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Enterprise Pools 2.0 Credit Consumption Calculator.

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I propose the creation of a calculator to predict credit consumption. Currently, users of Power Enterprise Pools 2.0 can monitor credit consumption through the CMC console. However, there is no tool available that allows for the prediction of credit consumption based on defined resources (CPU, RAM, Software). Such a calculator would be useful for administrators who want to efficiently manage resources and plan for future needs. Effective resource management is crucial for cost optimization and ensuring system continuity.


To illustrate the utility of this tool, consider the following scenario:

  • Resources: 10 CPUs, 32 GB RAM, Midrange

  • Server: AIX with PowerHA SystemMirror for AIX - Enterprise Edition

  • Question: How long can one work on 1 capacity credit with the above resources?

I know there is a page https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/entitled-systems-support?topic=pep-power-enterprise-pools-20-what-is-credit-current-consumption-rates with the pricing, but calculating this can be challenging, and we are never as confident in our calculations as we would be if we received this information directly from the provider.

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