Glossary Term

Feature Code

An IBM identifier for a specific hardware component, upgrade, or activation option tied to a server model.

Definition

Feature codes identify specific hardware components, memory kits, processor activations, adapters, and other upgrade options available for a given Power server model. Compatibility is feature-code and model-specific, which is why the same upgrade cannot always be assumed to work across different server generations.

Buyers sourcing upgrades or replacement parts should always confirm the exact feature code compatibility with their installed server model before ordering.

Example

A memory upgrade feature code valid for one Power server generation may not be compatible with an older or newer CEC design.