Flexera Content team will be updating the existing IBM PVU points rule for certain Intel Xeon processors to sync with IBM vendor literature. These are expected to be released via ARL cab file on July 30th, 2021.
Impact
Below are the updates to be published:
1) Processor type for Intel Xeon X Series from 5500 to 5999
Up to 2 sockets with 70 points
3 or 4 sockets with 100 points and
5 or more sockets with 120 points.
2) Processor type for Intel Xeon X Series from 6500 to 6999
Up to 2 sockets with 70 points
3 or 4 sockets with 100 points and
5 or more sockets with 120 points.
3) Processor type for Intel Xeon X Series from 7500 to 7999
Up to 2 sockets with 70 points
3 or 4 sockets with 100 points and
5 or more sockets with 120 points.
4) Intel Xeon Gold 5xxx series will be updated as defined by IBM:
Current Points Rule Name
Current Points
New Points Rule Name
New Points
Intel Xeon Gold 5000 to 5499
50
Intel Xeon Gold 5100 to 5399 with up to 2 sockets
70
Intel Xeon Gold 5100 to 5399 With 3 to 4 sockets
100
Intel Xeon Gold 5100 to 5399 With 5 and more sockets
120
5) Two separate Points rules will be defined to avoid conflict between Xeon vs Xeon scalable series like Gold/Silver/Platinum/Bronze
Points Rule Name
Points
Points Rule Name
Points
Intel Xeon 5000 to 5499
50
Intel Xeon 5000 to 5499
50
Intel Xeon 5000 to 5499 without series
50
Customers with existing IBM PVU points license that have these processor types will see improved accuracy in their license consumption.
The new rules are expected to be released via ARL cab file as usual on July 30th 2021.
