5900BVU
IBM Bob
Third-party support for the IBM 5900BVU: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM IBM Bob (PID 5900BVU) — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 17 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your 5900BVU incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- family
- Other Software
- pid
- 5900BVU
Common Part Numbers(17)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| D135HZX | IBM Bob Enterprise Authorized User per Month |
| D14FLZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Java Modernization Enterprise Authorized User per Month |
| D14FNZX | IBM Bob Enterprise Pooled Consumption 1000 Resource Units per Annum |
| D14FUZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for i Enterprise Authorized User per Month |
| D14IGZX | IBM Bob Pro 40 Resource Units per Month |
| D14IHZX | IBM Bob Pro Resource Unit Overage |
| D14IJZX | IBM Bob Pro Plus 160 Resource Units per Month |
| D14IKZX | IBM Bob Pro Plus Resource Unit Overage |
| D14IRZX | IBM Bob Ultra 500 Resource Units per Month |
| D14ISZX | IBM Bob Ultra Resource Unit Overage |
| D1613ZX | IBM Bob Enterprise Pooled Consumption 1000 Resource Units Overage |
| D1688ZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Java Modernization Individual Authorized User per Month |
| D1689ZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for i Individual Authorized User per Month |
| E135GZX | IBM Bob Enterprise Authorized User Advanced Support per Month |
| E14FMZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Java Modernization Enterprise Authorized User Advanced Support per Month |
| E14FPZX | IBM Bob Enterprise Pooled Consumption 1000 Resource Units Advanced Support per Annum |
| E14FVZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for i Enterprise Authorized User Advanced Support per Month |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for 5900BVU — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for 5900BVU?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for 5900BVU when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
5900BVU Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM 5900BVU still supported?
Yes. The 5900BVU is currently supported by IBM, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
How much does third-party support for the 5900BVU cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.