European Pricing and Part Numbers for ABC

This information is effective July 01, 1998. If you require more specifics, don't hesitate to call us,
BAS Backup Archive Solutions Europe - 'The Network Backup Competence Group':

1.   Digital's Systems Classes
2.   Alpha Systems by Classes
3.   VAX Systems by Class
4.   ABC Software
5.   ABC in OpenVMS Cluster
6.   ABC Support
7.   ABC Update Subscription
8.   ABC Media and Documentation
9.   Oracle 7.x / 8.x and RdB Online-Backup in OpenVMS with ABC
10. ABC Installation, Performance, Tuning and Scheduling
11. ADSM Consulting
12. Ordering information

1 . Digital's System Classes

ABC licensing is dependent on the size of the system being licensed. For purposes of software licensing, Digital has categorized all of their Alpha and VAX systems into three distinct sizes or classes:

* Enterprise
* Departmental
* Workgroup

Enterprise class systems are typically large computer room systems, directly connected to many Gbytes of storage, and connected to each other via high-speed bus-type interconnects.

Departmental class systems are smaller server systems that may or may not reside within the confines of a computer room.

Workgroup systems consists of desktop workstations and entry-level server systems.

Regardless of the system class, they all utilize the identical version(s) of OpenVMS (one version for Alpha and one version for VAX). Operating system as well as application programs which are compiled on one will run on all other systems at the same operating system version or newer. Software can then be licensed by system class. A single software license for a system in a given class can be used on any system in that class. A "Workgroup license" for a software product would enable you to run the software product on any system in the Workgroup class, for example.

There has been some confusion associated with Digital's choice of the term "Enterprise". Enterprise does not refer to a site-wide or enterprise-wide license, but is simply the name of one of the three system classes. An Enterprise license allows the use of a software product on one Enterprise class system. 

The tables below indicate which Alpha and VAX systems fall into which of the three system classes. This information can also be found on Digital's web site or in any of Digital's product catalogs.

As new systems are introduced, they are placed into the appropriate class and these tables will be updated.

2 . Alpha Systems by Class

Alpha Systems by Class

Alpha Enterprise System Class - Part Number and Pricing

Alpha Departmental System Class - Part Number and Pricing

Alpha Workgroup System Class - Part Number and Pricing

*   All above prices are in Euro € and are exclusive of VAT (16 %)
** This costs are for one licensed system and provides support/update for a period of one year. It is automatically extended for an additional period of 12 months, unless canceled in writing, 3 month before it expires.

3 . VAX Systems by Class

VAX Systems by Class

VAX Enterprise System Class - Part Number and Pricing

VAX Departmental System Class - Part Number and Pricing

VAX Workgroup System Class - Part Number and Pricing

* All above prices are in Euro € and are exclusive of VAT (16 %)
** This costs are for one licensed system and provides support/update for a period of one year. It is automatically extended for an additional period of 12 month, unless canceled in writing, 3 month before it expires.

4 . ABC Software

Each system requiring backup services must be licensed. ABC uses Digital's License Management Facility (LMF) to control access to the software. A valid Product Authorization Key (PAK) must be loaded on the system for ABC to function.

When you purchase an ABC license from BAS, a PAK-Certificate will be send to you. Use the LMF utility to load this license. Complete details are provided in the ABC Installation Guide.

PAKs are unique and are provided under the Standard License Agreement. A PAK may only be used on one system. The LMF verifies that the correct License Class PAK is loaded. For instance, a Workgroup Class PAK will not load on an Enterprise Class system. However, an Enterprise Class PAK will load on either an Enterprise, Departmental, or Workgroup system. 

Additionally, if the system is used in a OpenVMS Cluster an ABC-Cluster-Authorization is required.

5 . ABC in OpenVMS Cluster

Digital's OpenVMS Cluster technology allows individual systems to be "clustered" together providing transparent access to the storage devices anywhere within the OpenVMS Cluster. 
BAS Europe requires evaluating the amount of data to be backed up and choosing a system, or systems within the OpenVMS Cluster of an appropriate size to handle the load. For licensing an ABC for a clustered environment, the customer needs to purchase an ABC-Cluster-Authorization License within a OpenVMS Cluster (SL-ABCAX-01or SL-ABCVX-01).

For questions about licensing options available to you within the OpenVMS Cluster environment, contact us at BAS Backup Archive Solutions Europe. We have many years of backup performance experience within this environment and can share that experience with you, helping you make the best choice.

ABC European OpenVMS Cluster - Part Number and Pricing

^* All above prices are in Euro € and are exclusive of VAT (16 %)

6 . ABC Support [ Mandatory ]

BAS provides following levels of support (choose one) for ABC customers: 

• 8 Hour per day, 5 Day per week Telephone/E-mail Support:

Customers purchasing this level of support will be provided with an access number to our Telephone Support Center between the hours of 9:00 am and 6:00 pm CET. E-mail and FAX inquiries are welcomed.

• 16 Hour per day, 7 Day per week Extended Telephone Support:

Customers purchasing this level of support will be provided with an access number to our Telephone Support Center. We provide dedicated support personnel to address customer issues received at our Telephone Support Center. E-mail and FAX inquiries are welcomed. For 7x24x365, please contact BAS for an offer.

All licenses within an organization must participate in the same level of Support. The fees have to be paid at the beginning of the Support period and are valid for 12 month. It is automatically extended for an additional 12 month, unless canceled in writing, 3 month before it expires.

• System Management Support:

We provide installation service for both ADSM Server on any Open Platform as well as ABC and other ADSM Clients. Installations, system management and troubleshooting in your own environment, during implementations are fee based.

Please ask us for details at: support@bas-europe.com

7 . ABC Update Subscription 

For the One Year Update Subscription, BAS delivers all updates and releases and the documentation for the new updates, pending SSSI releases, within one year. 
The Update Subscription fees have to be paid at the beginning of the subscription period and are valid for 12 month. It is automatically extended for an additional period of 12 month, unless canceled in writing, 3 month before it expires. Above Update Subscription prices are valid at ABC software license purchase time and within 30 days after the purchase date. Up to one year Backdated Subscriptions will be issued at a 50% price premium. Customers that have let their Update Subscription agreement lap for more than one year must purchase a Software Update. Software Updates are 50% of the then-current License list price. Telephone/E-mail Support or Extended Telephone Support can then be purchased for the updated products. 

For all questions about Support, Update Subscriptions and SW Updates, please contact us at: support@bas-europe.com

8 . ABC Media and Documentation

ABC is available on the Internet from BAS GmbH or SSSI, Inc. . You will find the software as well as the documentation there. 

The documentation is provided in a variety of formats.If you require documentation and software on a CD-ROM,
you may order it from BAS.

Documentation and Media Options

^* All above prices are in Euro € and are exclusive of VAT (16 %)

If you have special media requirements, please contact us for special pricing information. 

9 . Oracle 7.x / Oracle 8.x and RdB Online-Backup in OpenVMS with ABC

The customer who wishes to backup his database on an OpenVMS machine, whether off-line or online, should contact BAS for an offer. In general, backing up a database, should be adapted to the specific needs and requirements of a site.

Online Database Backup on an OpenVMS platform using ABC has two basic components:

 

1. The Product - ADSMConnect for Oracle or ADSMConnect for RdB on OpenVMS with ABC 
2. BAS Service - Installation, parameterization, localization and testing

BAS is offering these products with a ,turn-key' service.

European ADSMConnect for Oracle & RdB on OpenVMS with ABC
- Please contact BAS Backup Archive Solutions Europe for details and Pricing -

10 . ABC Installation, Performance, Tuning and Scheduling

BAS is providing Installation, Performance setting, Tuning & Scheduling for ABC . Please reserve time with our consultants - in time - before going into production.

11 . ADSM Consulting

BAS is offering a full range of ADSM Consulting. We can choose and configure your choice of the appropriate Server for your OpenVMS data, as well as all other ADSM Services. Please contact BAS for details.

12 . Ordering Information

The customer who wishes to evaluate ABC, needs to apply for a Loan of Product Agreement (LPA) from BAS Backup Archive Solutions Europe. After signing and returning the Agreement, the customer will receive a temporary PAK (Product Authorization Key) for 30 days in order to test the software.

During this test period please use Internet or Fax, through which you may address your questions to us. We will provide best effort response to these inquiries. You may also visit our web page to review our response to frequently asked questions. This service is provided free of charge, but BAS makes no warranties with respect to the information or response-times provided by this service level.

After ordering ABC, the customer is entitled to use the product. After receiving payment, the final PAK-Certificates will be sent.

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