the processor on demand (pod) feature of some ibm servers allows the server to be manufactured with extra processor capacity built in, ready to be activated when you need it. if your system is ordered with processor on demand features, you can activate the features and pay for the increased processing power as your needs grow.

    the processor on demand feature enables you to start small, and then increase your processing capacity without disrupting any of your current operations.

    for information about how to activate processor on demand features on your server, refer to “activating process for processor on demand” on page 8, or refer to the ibm hardware management console for pseries installation and operations guide, order number sa38-0590 that was delivered with your hardware management console.

    the processor on demand feature offers the capability to non-disruptively activate two or more processors on a server that was ordered and installed with inactive processor on demand features. the processor on demand feature adds capacity in increments of two processors, up to the maximum number of standby processors. the processor on demand feature adds significant value if you want to upgrade without disruption, handle business peaks, or add new workloads. the processor on demand feature adds permanent capacity growth with no requirement to reboot the server.