5900B4M
IBM Bob Premium Package for Z
Third-party support for the IBM 5900B4M: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM IBM Bob Premium Package for Z (PID 5900B4M) — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 31 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your 5900B4M 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
- Watson
- pid
- 5900B4M
Common Part Numbers(31)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| D106WZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Enterprise for IBM Z Authorized User LIC + SW S&S 12 MO |
| D0GQ0ZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Authorized User License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D0GQEZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Virtual Server License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| E0GPZZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Authorized User Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal |
| E0GQDZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Virtual Server Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal |
| E0XSJZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Code Explanation for IBM Z Resource Unit Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal |
| E0PKCZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z for IBM Z Resource Unit Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal |
| E106UZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Enterprise for IBM Z Authorized User Annual SW S&S Rnwl |
| D0PKEZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z for IBM Z Resource Unit SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D106ZZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Enterprise for IBM Z Authorized User SW S&S Reinstate 12 Mo |
| D0GQ4ZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Authorized User SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D0GQIZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Virtual Server SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D0XSLZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Code Explanation for IBM Z Resource Unit SW S&S Reinstate 12 Months |
| D0I5VZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Authorized User Trade Up from IBM Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence for IBM Z Authorized User License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D0I5WZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Virtual Server Trade Up from IBM Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence for IBM Z Virtual Server License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D0I6YZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Authorized User Trade Up from IBM Application Discovery for IBM Z Authorized User License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D0I6ZZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Virtual Server Trade Up from IBM Application Discovery for IBM Z Virtual Server License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D1070ZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Enterprise for IBM Z Authorized User Trade Up IBM_TO_IBM 1 TRDUP LIC + SW S&S 12 MO |
| D0GQ1ZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Authorized User Monthly License |
| D0GQ2ZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Authorized User Subscription License Upgrade |
| D0GQ3ZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Authorized User Subscription License |
| D0GQFZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Virtual Server Monthly License |
| D0GQGZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Virtual Server Subscription License Upgrade |
| D0GQHZX | IBM Bob Premium Package for Z for IBM Z Virtual Server Subscription License |
| D0M6NZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z for IBM Z Resource Unit Subscription License |
| D0M6QZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z for IBM Z Resource Unit Monthly License |
| D0QKXZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Code Explanation for IBM Z Resource Unit Subscription License |
| D0QKYZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Code Explanation for IBM Z Resource Unit Monthly License |
| D106VZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Enterprise for IBM Z Authorized User Subscription License |
| D106XZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Enterprise for IBM Z Authorized User Monthly License |
| D106YZX | IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Enterprise for IBM Z Authorized User SL UPGRADE |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for 5900B4M — 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 5900B4M?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for 5900B4M 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.
5900B4M Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM 5900B4M still supported?
Yes. The 5900B4M 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 5900B4M 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.