Chapter 1. Technical overview 17availability. To maintain this high availability, the solution must be maintained as acertified configuration.IBM Datacenter UVHA solution offerings are tested and certified on specificSystem x servers and with standard ServerProven options, storage systems, andapplications. All components must be both ServerProven and Microsoftcluster-logo certified.The operating system is not preloaded. Installation must be performed by IBMSystem x Lab Services or IBM Partners certified under the EXAct program.Standard IBM Stage 2 manufacturing integration services can be used. IBMGlobal Services - Remote Support Services are mandatory.Table 1-2 on page 11 shows the models for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of theoperating system.With this option, the x3950 M2 models come with two processors, 8 GB memory(eight 1 GB DIMMs), four memory cards, and no disks. Unlike previoushigh-availability offerings, Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition is notpreloaded. Also shipped with the system are a recovery CD, OS documentation,and a 4-socket Certificate of Authenticity (COA) to license the system. Thisoffering is available in both English and Japanese languages.1.4.3 Upgrading to Datacenter EditionIf you are using another Windows operating system on your x3950 M2, such asWindows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, and want to upgrade to DatacenterEdition, you can order the appropriate upgrade as described in this section.IBM Datacenter preload upgrades can be ordered only after receiving approvalfrom the IBM world-wide System x marketing team. IBM Sales Representativesshould notify their geography Marketing Product Manager and Sales Managersof these opportunities, and the Product and Sales Managers should, in turn,notify the World Wide Marketing Product Manager of the sales opportunity.Business Partners should notify their IBM Sales Representative, who shouldengage with geography Product Marketing and Sales Managers.IBM validates the customer's current x3950 M2 hardware configuration as acertified Datacenter configuration. Orders are allowed only after a SolutionsNote: IBM no longer offers a Software Update Subscription for this offering.Customers should purchase a Microsoft Software Assurance contract foroperating system maintenance and upgrades. For information see:http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/sa
