Using Temporary Instant Capacity

Acquiring and Configuring Temporary Instant Capacity

To add temporary capacity to a system that contains Instant Capacity processors, follow this procedure:

Order the desired amount of temporary capacity for your type of server by submitting a purchase order to HP. You must specify the system serial number.
After you purchase an amount of temporary capacity, HP sends you a letter that contains details on how to acquire a temporary capacity codeword license and apply it to the system that will utilize temporary capacity.
Acquire the temporary capacity codeword from the Utility Pricing Solutions portal (http://www.hp.com/go/icod/portal)
Apply the temporary capacity codeword using the icod_modify -C command:
Example 5-1 Applying a Temporary Capacity Codeword
/usr/sbin/icod_modify -C vnyqD.qjieC7e.LaLdQGH.4aCNYBp-BQk3w9n.jfDhpvz.LiEB58C.7Q3dca2
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The following valid codeword has been applied to the complex:
 
     Temporary Capacity Codeword
     30 days 0 hours 0 minutes of temporary capacity
 
Execute the icod_stat(1M) command to see the results of the application of this codeword.
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NOTE: As with all codewords, you must apply codewords in the same sequence as they are obtained.
Optional: if you wish to view temporary capacity balances on the portal, configure your partition for e-mail connectivity to HP. See “Configuring E-Mail on Instant Capacity Systems” for details.

Utilizing Temporary Instant Capacity

Auditing of temporary capacity is done at the complex level on Instant Capacity systems that support partitioning. While temporary capacity may have been purchased for use by a specific partition, it is available for use on all partitions in the system.

To use temporary capacity in a system that contains Instant Capacity processors, and has had the temporary capacity RTU codeword applied, follow this procedure:

To activate one or more processors in an nPartition, and allow them to use temporary capacity, use the icod_modify -t -a <number> command/options.

In the following activation example, two processors are currently active in the partition. You desire to activate a third processor, but there is no licensed processor available for activation. Because temporary capacity is available on the system, you can activate a third processor with it.

Example 5-2 Activating an Instant Capacity Processor with Temporary Capacity

/usr/sbin/icod_modify -t -a 1 

3 processors are now active, and 3 processors are specified to be active after the next reboot.




	NOTE: Temporary capacity cannot be used to activate Instant Capacity processors in inactive Instant Capacity cell boards. An RTU must be purchased for the cell board.

When you want to decrease or stop using temporary capacity, you deactivate the appropriate number of processors. Note: you do not use the “-t” option when deactivating processors. Temporary capacity will no longer be used when the number of active processors is equal to the number of licensed processors.

To deactivate one or more processors in an nPartition, use the icod_modify -d <number> command.

Using Temporary Instant Capacity

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