Quickspecs – HP GS80 User Manual

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OpenVMS Galaxy

OpenVMS Galaxy
Licensing Requirements

Licensing Requirements

For more details about OpenVMS Galaxy licensing requirements, refer to the Software Product
Description for the Galaxy Software Architecture on OpenVMS Alpha: SPD 70.44.xx - OpenVMS
Update 05 is required.

One OpenVMS Base Operating System License (included in base system) is mandatory for
AlphaServer GS80 configured as an OpenVMS Galaxy system.
One SMP Extension License (included in SMP CPU upgrade) is mandatory for each CPU after
the first CPU.
For each AlphaServer GS80 CPU in an OpenVMS Galaxy, one OpenVMS Galaxy License is
mandatory.
HP layered products are licensed as follows:

- One capacity license per system
- One user license per use

Up to two instances of OpenVMS are supported in OpenVMS Galaxy configurations on
AlphaServer GS80 systems.
For more information about OpenVMS Galaxy requirements, configurations, and procedures,
refer to the OpenVMS Alpha Galaxy Guide. The latest version is always available at
http://www.openvms.hp.com/gsseries/index.html

NOTE:

NOTE: This Web site is not available in English only.

Galaxy 1-CPU License

QL-66XAA-3B

Galaxy 2-CPU License

QL-66XAA-3C

Galaxy 4-CPU License

QL-66XAA-3D

Galaxy 8-CPU License

QL-66XAA-3E

Example: 8 CPU GS80 system in which all processors are licensed for OpenVMS with two
hard partitions (each with four CPUs) and all CPUs licensed for Galaxy:
Base system order would include a DY-A80BE-Ax and seven 3X-KN8AB-AC SMP upgrade
CPUs
Add one QL-66XAA-3E Galaxy 8-CPU License
No other licenses are required for OpenVMS on the SMP instance in the second hard partition
with four CPUs.

Step 14 - Hardware and Software Support Services

Installation or Installation and Startup is required for all AlphaServer GS80 systems.
Select one of the optional Care Pack Service Packages described below that best supports
the customer's operational requirements for system availability.

HP Care Pack Services

HP Care Pack Services are available for AlphaServer systems running Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS operating systems.
HP Care Pack Services are designed for customers who require support beyond that provided by the hardware
product warranty with coverage for both Principal server systems and SSPs (Subsequent System Packages) - that
meet a full range of customer support requirements.

QuickSpecs

HP AlphaServer GS80 (1224 MHz)

Options

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