Yes. Assuming your micro code is anywhere near up to date, this is an
entry in the activation profile on the HMC, but is easily changed on the
fly (CHANGE LPAR CONTROLS).
You actually have two caps to choose from. One is a 'soft' cap ('Defined
Capacity') that uses a rolling four hour average. IBM offers 'sub
capacity billing' plans based on that. The reporting is a little of a
PITA, but has been well worth it to us. See
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/swprice/scrt/
The other is a 'hard' cap, where the LPAR is constrained to that value.
But not the machine. I have not heard of any ISV that recognizes that
cap. Of course, every ISV is different, and many will negotiate. I have
heard of ISV's looking to support 'sub capacity billing' (see SCRT
above).
HTH and good luck.
-----Original Message-----
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Martin, Mike
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 2:48 PM
To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU
Subject: LPAR Capping
Hi,
We just went to LPAR mode from basic mode. We have a 2066-002 (z800)
that is about 350 MIPS. We currently only have a single LPAR, but we
wish to CAP the LPAR at 200 MIPS. (for ISV charging purposes)
Is this easy to do? How? Can it be done without a POR or IPL?
Thanks for any help!
Mike Martin
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