5900BYY
IBM Sovereign Core
Third-party support for the IBM 5900BYY: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM IBM Sovereign Core (PID 5900BYY) — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 12 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your 5900BYY 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
- Systems - Middleware
- pid
- 5900BYY
Common Part Numbers(12)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| D167HZX | IBM Sovereign Core Resource Unit LIC + SW S&S 12 MO |
| D167MZX | IBM Sovereign Core Control Plane - IBM Resource Unit LIC + SW S&S 12 MO |
| Z167QZX | IBM Sovereign Core - Resource Unit Sovereign Support 12Mo |
| E167FZX | IBM Sovereign Core Resource Unit Annual SW S&S Rnwl |
| E167KZX | IBM Sovereign Core Control Plane - IBM Resource Unit Annual SW S&S Rnwl |
| D167JZX | IBM Sovereign Core Resource Unit SW S&S Reinstate 12 Mo |
| D167PZX | IBM Sovereign Core Control Plane - IBM Resource Unit SW S&S Reinstate 12 Mo |
| D167GZX | IBM Sovereign Core Resource Unit Subscription License |
| D167IZX | IBM Sovereign Core Resource Unit Monthly License |
| D167LZX | IBM Sovereign Core Control Plane - IBM Resource Unit Subscription License |
| D167NZX | IBM Sovereign Core Control Plane - IBM Resource Unit Monthly License |
| Z167RZX | IBM Sovereign Core - Resource Unit Sovereign Support Subscription Lic |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for 5900BYY — 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 5900BYY?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for 5900BYY 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.
5900BYY Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM 5900BYY still supported?
Yes. The 5900BYY 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 5900BYY 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.