Prior to this peak, what should the customer do?

A customer running a z13-N63 model 710 realizes they have an upcoming peak that will last for five days. They will need additional processor capacity plus more memory to support this peak. The machine currently has 256GB of pre-planned memory. They have a Customer Initiated Upgrade (CIU) contract already in place.

Prior to this peak, what should the customer do?
A . Add five temporary processors using On/Off CoD; although the required temporary memory must be ordered and installed by IBM before the peak.
B . Use Capacity for Planned Event (CPE) for both the processors and memory needed.
C . Use CIU to purchase the memory and use On/Off CoD to add temporary processors before the peak.
D . Use On/Off CoD to add the temporary processors and the temporary memory needed before the peak.

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Temporary upgrades

Three types of upgrades are provided through the following offerings:

You can order CPE or CBU temporary upgrade records or related entitlements, such as CBU tests, using the CIU application through Resource Link or calling your IBM sales representative. You can only order an On/Off CoD temporary upgrade using the CIU application through Resource Link.

References: IBM Z Capacity on Demand User’s Guide (2017), page 2