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Configure Chargeback by Tier for IBM PowerVM Logical Partitions

Chargeback by tier is the method used for charging for reservations on IBM PowerVM logical partitions.

When assigning chargeback rates, keep in mind that the charge is for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week during the reservation period. Enter realistic hourly rates based on factors like energy costs and hardware maintenance expense. Most rates will probably range from 10 cents to 50 cents an hour.

Note: Chargeback is optional. The default rates are 0 (no chargeback).

To configure chargeback by tier for IBM PowerVM logical partitions

1. As administrator in Reservation Manager, under Administer Your Reservation Manager, click Manage your chargeback models, and IBM Logical Partitions.

   A pane with fields for tier chargeback appears.

2. Select the tiers for chargeback, and enter hourly rates. The default tiers are the following, although the administrator may have defined more when creating or editing templates:
   • lpar.Large
   • lpar.Medium
   • lpar.Small
3. Click OK.