Re: Unrestrict processor

[Mike <koldark@xxxxxxxxx>]

This is why I love this this. I can learn interesting tidbits once in a
while.

On 9/14/06, Pete Massiello <pmassiello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 1000 CPW power 5s are really 2400 CPW machines, as they report in as
> only .4 of a processor.  If you take 40% of 2400 you get approximately
> 1000.  You can unlock this by calling IBM and purchasing a 2400 CPW
> processor ;)  Its also why you can't run 10 partitions on a 1000 CPW
> machine, as each partition requires 10% of a CPU and you only have 40%
> of a CPU in total, hence the limit of 4 partitions.
>
> Pete
>
> Guy Terry wrote:
>
> >I am told that the 1000CPW 520's are actually 3000-odd CPW machines that
> >are throttled back by the iSeries Hypervisor. Is this true? If so, can
> >this be unlocked on my 520:
> >
> >9406-520 – Feature Code 7459
> >Processor #8952 - POWER5 1.5 GHz Uni processor – 1000CPW
> >Server feature #0902
> >Edition Feature #7459 Enterprise
> >
> >Cheers
> >
> >Guy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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