This IBM Redbooks publication explains the IBM eServer p5 models 590 and 595 (9119-590, 9119-595), a new level of UNIX servers providing world-class performance, availability, and flexibility. Ideal for on demand computing environments, data center implementation, application service providers, and high performance computing, this new class of high-end servers include mainframe-inspired self-management and security to meet your most demanding needs. The IBM eServer p5 590 and 595 provide an expandable, high-end enterprise solution for managing the computing requirements necessary to become an on demand business.

This publication includes the following topics:

p5-590 and p5-595 overview

p5-590 and p5-595 hardware architecture

Virtualization overview

Capacity on Demand overview

Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) overview

Hardware Management Console features and functions

This publication is an ideal desk-side reference for IBM professionals, Business Partners, and technical specialists who support the p5-590 and p5-595 systems, and for those who want to learn more about this radically new server in a clear, single-source handbook.

Chapter 1. System overview

Chapter 2. Hardware architecture

Chapter 3. POWER5 virtualization capabilities

Chapter 4. Capacity on Demand

Chapter 5. Configuration tools and rules

Chapter 6. Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Chapter 7. Service processor

Chapter 8. Hardware Management Console overview

Appendix A. Facts and features reference

Appendix B. PCI adapter placement guide

Appendix C. Installation planning

Appendix D. System documentation