5900AFF
IBM Product Master Cartridge
Third-party support for the IBM 5900AFF: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM IBM Product Master Cartridge (PID 5900AFF) — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 30 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your 5900AFF 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
- Analytics - Platform
- pid
- 5900AFF
Common Part Numbers(30)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| D05SEZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core License + SW Subscription & Support |
| D05SJZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core License + SW Subscription & Support |
| D06PAZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production Virtual Processor Core LIC + SW S&S 12 MO |
| D06PFZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core LIC + SW S&S 12 MO |
| Z05SDZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core Advanced Support 12 Months |
| E06P9ZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production Virtual Processor Core Annual SW S&S Rnwl |
| E06PEZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Annual SW S&S Rnwl |
| E05SDZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core Annual SW S&S Rnwl |
| E05SIZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Annual SW S&S Rnwl |
| D05SHZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core SW Subscription & Support Reinstate |
| D05SMZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core SW Subscription & Support Reinstate |
| D06PDZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production Virtual Processor Core SW S&S REINSTATE 12 MO |
| D06PIZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core SW S&S REINSTATE 12 MO |
| D0PS3ZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core from IBM Product Master for Non-Financial Services 10 Resource Unit Value Trade Up |
| D0PS5ZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core from IBM Product Master for Non-Financial Services 10 Resource Unit Value Trade Up |
| D0PY0ZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core from IBM Product Master for Financial Services 2 Resource Unit Value Trade Up |
| D0PY1ZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core from IBM Product Master for Financial Services 2 Resource Unit Value Trade Up |
| D05SFZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core Monthly License |
| D05SGZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core SUBSCRPTION LICENSE |
| D05SKZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Monthly License |
| D05SLZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core SUBSCRPTION LICENSE |
| D06PBZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production Virtual Processor Core Monthly License |
| D06PCZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production Virtual Processor Core SUBSCRPTION LICENSE |
| D06PGZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Monthly License |
| D06PHZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core SUBSCRPTION LICENSE |
| D0PS4ZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core Subscription License Upgrade |
| D0PS6ZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Subscription License Upgrade |
| D0QMRZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production Virtual Processor Core SL UPGRADE |
| D0QMSZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Non-Production for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core SL UPGRADE |
| Z05SGZX | IBM Product Master Cartridge for Virtual Processor Core Advanced Support Subscription License 12 Months |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for 5900AFF — 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 5900AFF?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for 5900AFF 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.
5900AFF Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM 5900AFF still supported?
Yes. The 5900AFF 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 5900AFF 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.