5900B46
IBM Power Virtual Svrs PC Hardware
Third-party support for the IBM 5900B46: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM IBM Power Virtual Svrs PC Hardware (PID 5900B46) — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 13 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your 5900B46 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
- Cloud
- pid
- 5900B46
Common Part Numbers(13)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| D0GHPZX | IBM Power VS PC Pay per Use |
| D0GHQZX | IBM Power VS PC_HANA Pay per Use |
| D0GHRZX | IBM Power VS PC_Tier 0 Pay per Use |
| D0GHSZX | IBM Power VS PC_Tier 1 Pay per Use |
| D0GHTZX | IBM Power VS PC_Tier 3 Pay per Use |
| D0GHUZX | IBM Power VS PC_Tier 5K Pay per Use |
| D0GHWZX | IBM Power VS PC_Tier 1 Snapshot Pay per Use |
| D0GHZZX | IBM Power Remaining Commitment |
| D0RGBZX | ppcaas-metric-volume-async-replication-service Pay per Use |
| D0RGCZX | ppcaas-metric-volume-tier0-async-replicated Pay per Use |
| D0RGDZX | ppcaas-metric-volume-tier1-async-replicated Pay per Use |
| D0RGEZX | ppcaas-metric-volume-tier3-async-replicated Pay per Use |
| D0RGFZX | ppcaas-metric-volume-tier5k-async-replicated Pay per Use |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for 5900B46 — 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 5900B46?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for 5900B46 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.
5900B46 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM 5900B46 still supported?
Yes. The 5900B46 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 5900B46 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.