IBM zEnterprise 196
enhancements deliver faster access to data
IBM United States
Hardware Announcement 111-121
July 12, 2011
The world today is changing and people are more tech-savvy. Every
aspect of life is benefiting from the interconnection of systems and
the infusion of intelligence into those systems. Nothing is changing
more than information technology and the opportunities for innovation
and smarter computing models have never been greater. To take advantage
of these opportunities, new systems need to communicate with each
other, share data better, be easier to manage, and be more cost effective.
The IBM® zEnterprise™ System (zEnterprise) is a perfect fit in this
world of smarter computing, being both the newest step in the evolution
of System z® leadership and a premier solution
for centrally managed enterprise cloud environments. zEnterprise is
a true hybrid computing system comprised of virtualized heterogeneous
resources integrated and managed as a single system, and optimized
to your business objectives.
The zEnterprise includes a central processor
complex (CPC), either the IBM zEnterprise 196
(z196) or the new IBM zEnterprise 114
(z114), the IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter® Extension
(zBX) with its integrated optimizers and select IBM blades,
and the management fabric that ties it all together, the IBM zEnterprise Unified Resource Manager.
The enhancements announced today extend zEnterprise leadership,
continuing to deliver a powerful, yet flexible server that goes beyond
technology to drive business innovation.
Enhancements include:
Increased support of the zEnterprise System
- Enhancements to IBM zEnterprise Unified
Resource Manager for continued support of a smarter business infrastructure
Security
- Changes to the Common Cryptographic Architecture, Crypto Express3,
and Trusted Key Entry
Ease of use
- IPL from an alternate subchannel set
A new I/O infrastructure
- PCIe-based I/O infrastructure with more bandwidth - 8 GBps PCIe
bus
- PCIe I/O drawer with 14% more capacity
- New form factor for port granularity
- Reduced power consumption
New features and functions for the storage area network
- A new form factor with FICON® Express8S; increased bandwidth
and channel granularity for FICON, zHPF, and FCP
- Increased reliability for FCP channels with support of T10-DIF
New features and functions for networking
- A new form factor with OSA-Express4S; increased performance for
inbound traffic and port granularity
- Improved scalability and performance with Inbound Workload Queuing
for Enterprise Extender for z/OS®
New features and functions for Parallel
Sysplex® environments for demanding data-sharing workloads
- Improved service times for 12x InfiniBand coupling links with
a new generation of hardware - when using the 12x IFB3 protocol, synchronous
service times are designed to be 40% faster than when using the 12x
IFB protocol
- Increased connectivity for 1x InfiniBand coupling links
- Up to 32 subchannels (devices) per CHPID for 1x InfiniBand coupling
links to help improve coupling throughput at extended distances with
a new generation of hardware supporting four ports per feature
- Server Time Protocol (STP) recovery enhancement
Usability and security
- Enhancements for the Hardware Management Console (HMC) including
increased security for file transfers
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The zEnterprise gives you the freedom to
bring mainframe and distributed technologies together in a system
that can start to replace individual islands of computing, bringing
applications closer to the data they need, and helping to reduce complexity
while improving security. With enhancements to IBM zEnterprise Unified Resource Manager,
we are continuing to provide a smarter business infrastructure.
In support of the heterogeneous technology available with the zEnterprise, today we are also announcing
support for running the Linux® on System
x® operating system on select IBM System
x blades installed in the zBX. This is designed to help increase
the application portfolio available for the zEnterprise.
Refer to Hardware Announcement 111-129, dated July 12, 2011.
Security enhancements to the Common Cryptographic Architecture
and Crypto Express3 coprocessor provide stronger algorithms for industry
security standards and improved PIN protection - critical for automated
teller machines (ATMs), debit cards, and point-of-sale (POS) devices.
Introduction of the Trusted Key Entry 7.1 Licensed Internal Code helps
keep in step with current recommendations for cryptographic strength
such as new access control support, crypto module notebook support,
and improvements to smart cards. Enhancements to the Hardware Management
Console (HMC) are designed to ensure more security for File Transfer
Protocol (FTP).
Since businesses need to deliver timely, integrated information
to business leaders, support personnel, and customers 24x7, access
to data and the network needs to be fast, secure, and dependable.
The new z196 PCIe I/O subsystem improves robustness, resiliency,
and performance, offers nondisruptive add and repair, and is designed
to help lower power requirements compared to the current I/O cage
and I/O drawer.
An additional new function is being introduced to improve time
coordination of zBX components to increase time accuracy to an NTP
server. New features are being introduced for increased performance
for 12x InfiniBand coupling links and more connectivity for 1x InfiniBand
coupling links.
The new IBM zEnterprise 114 (z114) can
upgrade to a zEnterprise z196 (z196) Model M15 (air-cooled
model only). Refer to Hardware Announcement 111-136, dated July 12, 2011.
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Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections of this announcement.
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- September 9, 2011
- New build systems, MES orders, and new features and functions
- September 26, 2011
- Unified Resource Manager functions
- Manage suite (#0019) enhancements
- Automate/Advanced Management Firmware Suite (#0020) enhancements
- Manage Firmware System x Blade (#0042)
- Advanced Management Firmware System
x Blade (#0046)
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Enhancements to IBM zEnterprise Unified Resource Manager
IBM zEnterprise System continues
to provide a smarter business infrastructure through augmentation
of IBM zEnterprise Unified Resource
Manager. Unified Resource Manager is designed to virtualize and manage
all resources of a System z ensemble as a single
pool of resources, integrating system and workload management across
the multisystem, multitier, multiarchitecture environment.
Enhancements to the Manage suite (#0019) functions include:
- Hypervisor™ and virtual server life-cycle
management to support the zBX integrated hypervisor for IBM System
x blades (using Kernel-based Virtual Machine). Hypervisor and
virtual server life-cycle management was first introduced with Unified
Resource Manager for PR/SM™, z/VM®,
and PowerVM™.
- zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension
(zBX) Model 002 integrated hypervisor for System
x blades, which is shipped, deployed, and serviced as zEnterprise System licensed internal
code (LIC) and is booted automatically on each System
x blade at power-on-reset. Like the existing supported hypervisors
(PR/SM, z/VM, and PowerVM),
it is isolated on the intranode management network (INMN) and managed
by Unified Resource Manager, providing a single point of control and
supporting directed and dynamic virtual server provisioning.
Enhancements to the Automate/Advanced Management Firmware Suite
(#0020) functions include:
- Representation of the physical and virtual resources that are
used in the context of a deployed business function as a named workload
for IBM System x blades. Workload representation
enables focus on business goals rather than individual elements and
better aligns resources with business needs.
- Ability to define a performance service level policy and to enable
performance monitoring and reporting for IBM System
x blades.
System x blades running Linux on System
x are supported in the zBX, utilizing the zBX integrated hypervisor
for IBM System x blades (using Kernel-based
Virtual Machine), providing logical device integration between System
z and System x blades for multitiered applications. System
x blades are licensed separately and are enabled and managed
as part of the ensemble by Unified Resource Manager.
For more information on IBM System
x blades refer to Hardware Announcement 111-053, dated April 06, 2011, IBM BladeCenter HX5 is a scalable blade server
designed to provide new levels of utilization, performance, and reliability
for compute- and memory-intensive workloads.
Improved time coordination for zBX components
Network Time Protocol (NTP) clients, running on blades in zBX,
can synchronize their time to the NTP server provided by the Support
Element (SE) every hour. Therefore, it is important for the SE's clock
to maintain time accuracy.
An enhancement has been made to improve the time accuracy of the
SE's Battery Operated Clock (BOC) by synchronizing the SE's BOC to
the server's Time-of-Day (TOD) clock every hour, instead of the previous
synchronization which took place every 24 hours. This enhancement
allows the SE's clock to maintain a time accuracy of 100 milliseconds
to an NTP server configured as the External Time Source in an STP-only
CTN.
In addition, this enhancement provides the capability for the components
in zBX to maintain an approximate time accuracy of 100 milliseconds
to an NTP server if they synchronize to the SE's NTP server at least
once an hour. This enhancement is exclusive to z196 and z114.
For more information regarding IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension
(zBX) Model 002, refer to Hardware Announcement 110-177, dated July 22, 2010, IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension
(zBX).
Common Cryptographic Architecture and Crypto
Express3 enhancements
To continue to satisfy customer requirements, new functions are
now available for the Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) and
the Crypto Express3 feature, when defined as a coprocessor, complementing
the Central Processor Assist for Cryptographic Function (CPACF). The
CPACF provides high-performance hardware encryption and decryption
on every z196 or z114 processor unit defined as a central processor
(CP) or Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL).
Crypto Express3 remains a tamper-sensing and tamper-responding
programmable cryptographic feature. Each Crypto Express3 PCIe adapter
contains dual processors that operate in parallel to support the Common
Cryptographic Architecture with high reliability. The Crypto Express3
feature continues to reside in the I/O cage or I/O drawer of the zEnterprise System.
Common Cryptographic Architecture enhancements
The following enhancements have been added to the Common Cryptographic
Architecture support which is used in the Crypto Express3 feature
when it is configured as a coprocessor.
Expanded key support for AES algorithm: CCA currently supports
the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm to allow the use
of AES keys to encrypt data. Expanded key support for AES adds a framework
to support a much broader range of application areas, and lays the
groundwork for future use of AES in areas where standards and customer
applications are expected to evolve.
As stronger algorithms and longer keys become increasingly common,
security requirements dictate that these keys must be wrapped using
key encrypting keys (KEKs) of sufficient strength. This feature adds
support for AES key encrypting keys. These AES wrapping keys have
adequate strength to protect other AES keys for transport or storage.
The new AES key types use the variable-length key token. The supported
key types are EXPORTER, IMPORTER, and for use in the encryption and
decryption services, CIPHER. New application programming interfaces
(APIs) have been added or modified to manage and use these new keys.
The following new or modified CCA API functions are also supported:
- Key Token Build2: Builds skeleton variable-length key tokens
- Key Generate2: Generates keys using random key data
- Key Part Import2: Creates keys from key part information
- Key Test2: Verifies the value of a key or key part
- Key Translate2
- Translates a key: Changes the key encrypting key (KEK) used to
wrap a key
- Reformats a key: Converts keys between the legacy token format
and the newer variable-length token format
- Symmetric Key Export: Modified to also export AES keys
- Symmetric Key Import2: Imports a key that has been wrapped in
the new token format
- Secure Key Import2: Wraps key material under the master key or
an AES KEK
- Restrict Key Attribute: Changes the attributes of a key token
- Key Token Parse2: Parses key attributes in the new key token
- Symmetric Algorithm Encipher and Symmetric Algorithm Decipher:
Enhanced to encipher and decipher data using AES keys wrapped in the
new variable-length token format
Expanded key support for AES algorithm and CCA API functions supported
by the Crypto Express3 feature when defined as a coprocessor, is exclusive
to z196 and z114, and is supported by z/OS and z/VM.
Refer to the Software requirements section.
Enhanced ANSI TR-31 interoperable secure key exchange: ANSI
TR-31 defines a method of cryptographically protecting Triple Data
Encryption Standard (TDES) cryptographic keys and their associated
usage attributes. The TR-31 method complies with the security requirements
of the ANSI X9.24 Part 1 standard, although use of TR-31 is not required
in order to comply with that standard. CCA has added functions that
can be used to import and export CCA TDES keys in TR-31 formats. These
functions are designed primarily as a secure method of wrapping TDES
keys for improved and more secure key interchange between CCA and
non-CCA devices and systems.
Enhanced ANSI TR-31 interoperable secure key exchange supported
by the Crypto Express3 feature when defined as a coprocessor, is exclusive
to z196 and z114, and is supported by z/OS and z/VM.
Refer to the Software requirements section.
PIN block decimalization table protection: To help avoid
a decimalization table attack to learn a personal identification number
(PIN), a solution is now available in the CCA API to thwart this attack
by protecting the decimalization table from manipulation. PINs are
most often used for automated teller machines (ATMs) but are increasingly
used at point-of sale, for debit and credit cards.
PIN block decimalization table protection supported by the Crypto
Express3 feature when defined as a coprocessor, is exclusive to z196
and z114, and is supported by z/OS and z/VM.
Refer to the Software requirements section.
PKA RSA OAEP with SHA-256 algorithm: RSA Encryption Scheme
- Optimal Asymmetric Encryption Padding (RSA OAEP) is a public-key
encryption scheme or method of encoding messages and data in combination
with the RSA algorithm and a hash algorithm.
Currently, the Common Cryptographic Architecture and z/OS Integrated
Cryptographic Service Facility (ICSF) provide key management services
supporting the RSA OAEP method using the SHA-1 hash algorithm, as
defined by the public key cryptographic standard (PKCS) #1 V2.0 standard.
These services can be used to exchange AES or DES/TDES key values
securely between financial institutions and systems. However, PKCS#1
V2.1 extends the OAEP method to include the use of the SHA-256 hashing
algorithm to increase the strength of the key wrapping and unwrapping
mechanism. The CCA key management services have been enhanced so that
they can use RSA OAEP with SHA-256 in addition to RSA OAEP with SHA-1.
This provides support for PKCS that is mandated by some countries
for interbank transactions and communication systems.
PKA RSA OAEP with SHA-256 algorithm is supported by the Crypto
Express3 feature when defined as a coprocessor, is exclusive to z196
and z114, and is supported by z/OS and z/VM.
Refer to the Software requirements section.
Additional Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) functions:
The Common Cryptographic Architecture has been extended to include
the Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) algorithm.
Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) is a key agreement protocol
that allows two parties, each having an elliptic curve public-private
key pair, to establish a shared secret over an insecure channel. This
shared secret may be used directly as a key, or to derive another
key which can then be used to encrypt subsequent communications using
a symmetric key cipher such as AES.
Enhancements include:
- Updated key management functions to support AES KEKs
- Generating an ECC private key wrapped with an AES KEK
- Importing and exporting an ECC private key wrapped with an AES
KEK
- Support for ECDH with a new service
These additional Elliptic Curve Cryptographic functions are supported
by the Crypto Express3 feature when defined as a coprocessor, are
exclusive to z196 and z114, and are supported by z/OS and z/VM.
Refer to the Software requirements section.
Trusted Key Entry (TKE) 7.1 Licensed Internal Code (LIC):
The following functions are supported in the TKE 7.1 LIC:
- New access control support for all TKE applications: Every
TKE application and the ability to create and manage crypto module
and domain groups now require the TKE local cryptographic adapter
profile to have explicit access to the TKE application or function
the user wants to run. This was done to provide more control of what
functions TKE users are allowed to perform.
- New Migration Utility: During a migration from a lower
release of TKE to TKE 7.1 LIC, it will be necessary to add access
control points to the existing roles. The new access control points
can be added through the new Migrate Roles Utility or by manually
updating each role through the Cryptographic Node Management Utility.
The IBM-supplied roles created for TKE 7.1 LIC have all of the access
control points needed to perform the functions they were permitted
to use in TKE releases prior to TKE 7.1 LIC.
- Single process for loading an entire key: The TKE now has
a wizard-like feature that takes users through the entire key loading
procedure for a master or operational key. The feature preserves all
of the existing separation of duties and authority requirements for
clearing, loading key parts, and completing a key. The procedure saves
time, by walking users through the key loading procedure. However,
this feature does not reduce the number of people it takes to perform
the key load procedure.
- Single process for generating multiple key parts of the same
type: The TKE now has a wizard-like feature that allows a user
to generate more than one key part at a time. The procedure saves
time because the user has to start the process only one time, and
the TKE efficiently generates the desired number of key parts.
- AES operational key support: CCA V4.2 for the Crypto Express3
feature includes three new AES operational key types. From the TKE,
users can load and manage the new AES EXPORTER, IMPORTER, and CIPHER
operational keys from the TKE workstation crypto module notebook.
- Decimalization table support: CCA V4.2 for the Crypto Express3
feature includes support for 100 decimalization tables for each domain
on a Crypto Express3 feature. From the TKE, users can manage the decimalization
tables on the Crypto Express3 feature from the TKE workstation crypto
module notebook. Users can manage the tables for a specific domain
or manage the tables of a set of domains if they are using the TKE
workstation Domain Grouping function.
- Host cryptographic module status support: From the TKE
workstation crypto module notebook, users will be able to display
the current status of the host cryptographic module that is being
managed. If they view the Crypto Express3 feature module information
from a crypto module group or a domain group, they will see only the
status of the group's master module.
- Display of active IDs on the TKE console: A user can be
logged onto the TKE workstation in privileged access mode. In addition,
the user can be signed onto the TKE workstation's local cryptographic
adapter. If a user is signed on in privileged access mode, that ID
is shown on the TKE console. With this new support, both the privileged
access mode ID and the TKE local cryptographic adapter ID will be
displayed on the TKE console.
- Increased number of key parts on smart card: If a TKE smart
card is initialized on a TKE workstation with a 7.1 level of LIC,
it will be able to hold up to 50 key parts. Previously, TKE smart
cards could hold only 10 key parts.
- Use of ECDH to derive shared secret: When the TKE workstation
with a 7.1 level of LIC exchanges encrypted material with a Crypto
Express3 at CCA level V4.2, Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) is
used to derive the shared secret. This increases the strength of
the transport key used to encrypt the material.
Trusted Key Entry 7.1 Licensed Internal Code is supported by the
Crypto Express3 feature when defined as a coprocessor on z196, z114, z10™ EC,
and z10 BC servers. TKE workstation (#0841) is required.
Ease of use enhancement - IPL from an alternate
subchannel set
First came multiple subchannel sets (MSS) (two sets), which was
designed to provide greater I/O device configuration capabilities
for large enterprises. Two subchannel sets could be defined to each
channel subsystem - the base addresses and aliases in subchannel set
0 and the parallel access volume aliases in subchannel set 1; 63.75K
subchannels in set-0 and the addition of 64K-1 subchannels in set-1.
MSS was delivered on System z9® in September of
2005 and supported by z/OS V1.7 and Linux on System
z. This applied to the ESCON® and FICON protocols.
Then came a third subchannel set to extend the amount of addressable
storage capacity - another 64k subchannels to help complement functions
such as "large" or extended addressing volumes and HyperPAV and to
help facilitate consistent device address definitions, simplifying
addressing schemes for corresponding devices. This was delivered
on zEnterprise 196 in September of 2010
and supported by z/OS V1.12 and Linux on System
z. This applied to the ESCON, FICON,
and zHPF protocols.
Now, we are introducing IPL from an alternate subchannel set to
allow enterprises to IPL from subchannel set 1 or subchannel set 2
(z196 only), in addition to subchannel set 0. Devices used early
during IPL processing can now be accessed using subchannel set 1 or
subchannel set 2. This is intended to allow the users of Metro Mirror
(PPRC) secondary devices defined using the same device number and
a new device type in an alternate subchannel set to be used for IPL,
IODF, and stand-alone dump volumes when needed.
IPL from an alternate subchannel set is exclusive to z196 and z114,
applies to the FICON and zHPF protocols (CHPID type FC), and
is supported by z/OS. Refer to the Software requirements section. It is applicable to all of the supported FICON features.
Note, the z114 supports up to two subchannel sets.
PCIe I/O drawer - increased capacity, granularity,
bandwidth, and RAS
A new I/O drawer and new form factor I/O cards are being introduced
to support a direct Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Generation
2 (PCIe Gen2) infrastructure with increased capacity, granularity,
and infrastructure bandwidth, as well as increased reliability, availability,
and serviceability. New hardware features are being introduced for
the SAN and the LAN to support PCIe Gen2 - FICON Express8S
and OSA-Express4S.
Capacity: With their compact design, two PCIe I/O drawers
occupy the same space as one I/O cage while delivering 14% more capacity
- up to 128 channels (64 I/O cards) are supported versus the 112 channels
(28 I/O cards) offered with the I/O cage.
Granularity: With the PCIe I/O drawer we are introducing
enhanced granularity features for the storage area network (SAN) and
the local area network (LAN).
- For the FICON/zHPF/FCP storage area network: FICON Express8S
for single mode fiber (LX) and multimode fiber (SX) environments with
two channels per feature, and two channel path identifiers (CHPIDs).
- For the 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet local area network:
OSA-Express4S for single mode fiber (LX, LR) and multimode fiber (SX,
LR) environments. The 10 GbE features have one port per feature and
one CHPID. The GbE features have two ports per feature and one CHPID
shared by the two ports.
Increased infrastructure bandwidth: The new I/O infrastructure
introduces the industry-standard Peripheral Component Interconnect
Express Generation 2 (PCIe Gen2) infrastructure from the processor
book to the I/O cards, which now supports an 8 gigabytes per second
(8 GBps) bus. This new infrastructure offers enhanced bandwidth in
the connection to the processor book as well as the distribution buses
contained in the drawer.
Reliability, Availability, Serviceability: The PCIe I/O
drawer is designed with symmetrical, redundant cooling across all
I/O cards and power supplies for improved RAS. Dual PCIe paths to
the system processors from an I/O card provide enhanced resiliency.
Also included are temperature monitoring of critical ASICs to optimize
cooling and reliability.
FICON Express8S - a new generation
for FICON , zHPF, and FCP
A new generation of features for the storage area network (SAN)
is being introduced in support of the PCIe 8 GBps host bus and the
PCIe I/O drawer. The new features for the multimode and single mode
fiber optic cabling environments have path length reductions for High
Performance FICON for System
z (zHPF) and Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), increased start I/Os,
improved throughout for zHPF and FCP with the introduction of a hardware
data router, and increased port granularity - two channels/ports per
feature.
New design for increased performance for zHPF and FCP: FICON Express8S
contains a new IBM ASIC which is designed to support the 8 GBps
PCIe interface to the PCIe I/O drawer and increased start I/Os. In
addition, a hardware data router has been added in support of the
zHPF and FCP protocols for path length reduction and increased throughput. FICON Express8S
supports a link data rate of 2, 4, or 8 Gbps auto-negotiated.
With these changes FICON Express8S, when supporting
the zHPF or FCP protocols, has been designed to achieve full duplex
line speed - 8 Gbps - in each direction.
The High Performance FICON for System
z journey:
- In October of 2008 we made the initial zHPF announcement on System z10® with FICON Express4
and FICON Express2 channels.
- Maximum of 31k zHPF IOs/sec, 2.2 times the FICON protocol
- Single track limit for zHPF data transfers
- In July 2009 we introduced FICON Express8
channels on System z10.
- Maximum of 52k zHPF IOs/sec
- 64k byte limit for zHPF data transfers
- In July 2010 we introduced additional support on zEnterprise 196.
- Extension to multi-tracks of zHPF data transfers
- Today with the new FICON Express8S channel exclusive
to zEnterprise 196 and zEnterprise 114
we are introducing:
- A hardware data router for more efficient zHPF data transfers.
- The first FICON Express channel with hardware specifically
designed to support zHPF - FICON Express8S. FICON Express8, FICON Express4,
and FICON Express2 have a firmware-only zHPF implementation.
In laboratory measurements, using FICON Express8S
in a z196 with the zHPF protocol and small data transfer I/O operations, FICON Express8S
operating at 8 Gbps achieved a maximum of 92,000 IOs/sec, compared
to the maximum of 52,000 IOs/sec achieved with FICON Express8
operating at 8 Gbps. This represents approximately a 77% increase
and applies to reads, writes, and a read/write mix.
In laboratory measurements, using FICON Express8S
in a z196 with the zHPF protocol and a mix of large sequential read
and write data transfer I/O operations, FICON Express8S
operating at 8 Gbps achieved a maximum throughput of 1600 MB/sec (reads
+ writes) compared to a maximum of 770 MB/sec (reads + writes) achieved
with FICON Express8 operating at 8 Gbps. This represents
approximately a 108% increase.
This performance data was measured in a controlled environment
running an I/O driver program under z/OS.
The actual throughput or performance that any user will experience
will vary depending upon considerations such as the amount of multiprogramming
in the user's job stream, the I/O configuration, the storage configuration,
and the workload processed.
Increased performance for the FCP protocol: A FICON Express8S
feature, when defined as CHPID type FCP, conforms to the Fibre Channel
Protocol (FCP) standard to support attachment of SCSI devices, to
complement the classical storage attachment supported by FICON and
zHPF channels.
In laboratory measurements, using FICON Express8S
in a z196 with the FCP protocol for small data transfer I/O operations, FICON Express8S
operating at 8 Gbps achieved a maximum of 92,000 IOs/sec, compared
to the maximum of 84,000 IOs/sec achieved with FICON Express8
operating at 8 Gbps. This represents approximately a 10% increase
and applies to reads, writes, and a read/write mix.
In laboratory measurements, using FICON Express8S
in a z196 with the FCP protocol and an internal driver supporting
the hardware data router, executing a mix of large sequential read
and write data transfer I/O operations, FICON Express8S
operating at 8 Gbps achieved a maximum throughput of 1600 MB/sec (reads
+ writes) compared to the maximum of 770 MB/sec (reads + writes) achieved
with FICON Express8 operating at 8 Gbps. This represents
approximately a 108% increase.
The FCP protocol is supported by z/VM, z/VSE™,
and Linux on System
z. Refer to the Software requirements section.
FCP channels to support T10-DIF for enhanced
reliability
Recognizing that high reliability is important to maintaining the
availability of business-critical applications, the System
z Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) has implemented support of the
American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) T10 Data Integrity
Field (DIF) standard. Data integrity protection fields are generated
by the operating system and propagated through the storage area network
(SAN). System z helps to provide added end-to-end
data protection between the operating system and the storage device.
An extension to the standard, Data Integrity Extensions (DIX),
provides checksum protection from the application layer through the
host bus adapter (HBA), where cyclical redundancy checking (CRC) protection
is implemented.
T10-DIF support by the FICON Express8S and FICON Express8
features, when defined as CHPID type FCP, is exclusive to z196 and
z114. Exploitation of the T10-DIF standard requires support of the
operating system and the storage device. Refer to the Software requirements section.
Increased port granularity: The FICON Express8S
10KM LX and SX features for single mode and multimode fiber optic
cabling environments each now have two channels/ports per feature
versus the four channels per feature for the FICON Express8
features. This design helps facilitate purchasing the right number
of ports to help satisfy your application requirements and to better
optimize for redundancy.
The FICON Express8S features, supporting CHPID
types FC (zHPF, FICON, channel-to-channel) and FCP, are exclusive
to z196 and z114. They are for use exclusively in the PCIe I/O drawer
and are supported by z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE,
z/TPF, and Linux on System
z. Refer to the Software requirements section.
OSA-Express4S - a new form factor of Ethernet
for the LAN
A new generation of 10 Gigabit (10 GbE) and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
OSA-Express features is being introduced in support of the PCIe 8
GBps host bus and the PCIe I/O drawer. These new features retain
the robust performance characteristics of the OSA-Express3 GbE and
10 GbE features while providing increased port granularity.
Port granularity for increased flexibility: The OSA-Express4S
features have half the number of ports per feature compared to OSA-Express3.
This design facilitates purchasing the right number of ports to help
satisfy your application requirements and to better optimize for redundancy.
OSA-Express4S 10 GbE with one port per feature: The OSA-Express4S
10 GbE features have one CHPID per feature and one port associated
with the CHPID. A feature can be configured to support CHPID type
OSD or OSX.
- CHPID type OSD continues to support the Queued Direct Input/Output
(QDIO) architecture, TCP/IP traffic when Layer 3 (uses IP address),
protocol-independent when Layer 2 (uses MAC address).
- CHPID type OSX continues to support connectivity and access control
to intraensemble data network (IEDN) from z196 or z114 to zBX (OSA-Express
10 GbE features only)
OSA-Express4S 10 Gigabit Ethernet Long Reach (LR) is available
for single mode fiber environments. OSA-Express4S 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Short Reach (SR) is available for multimode fiber environments.
OSA-Express4S GbE with two ports per feature: The OSA-Express4S
GbE features have one CHPID per feature (CHPID type OSD) and two ports
associated with the CHPID.
Note: CHPID type OSN (OSA-Express for NCP)
is not being offered for the OSA-Express4S GbE features.
OSA-Express4S GbE long wavelength (LX) is available for single
mode fiber environments. OSA-Express4S GbE short wavelength (SX)
is available for multimode fiber environments.
The OSA-Express4S 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet features
are exclusive to z196 and z114. They are for use exclusively in the
PCIe I/O drawer and are supported by z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE,
z/TPF, and Linux on System
z. Refer to the Software requirements section.
Checksum offload for IPv6 packets is now available for z/OS environments
and for z/VM guest exploitation: When the checksum
function is offloaded from the host, CPU cycles are reduced, improving
performance. With the introduction of OSA-Express4S, the checksum
offload function is now performed for IPv6 packets as well as IPv4
packets, whether the traffic goes out to the local area network (LAN),
comes in from the LAN, or flows logical partition-to-logical partition
through OSA-Express4S.
Checksum offload provides the capability of calculating the Transmission
Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Internet
Protocol (IP) header checksums for Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
packets and now, IPv6 packets.
When checksum offload was introduced in May of 2003, it was limited
to IPv4 packets. Checksum offload for IPv6 packets is exclusive to
OSA-Express4S features (CHPID types OSD and OSX) on z196 and z114.
It is supported by z/OS and z/VM for
guest exploitation. Refer to the Software requirements section.
Checksum offload for IPv4 packets is currently available for all in-service
releases of z/OS and Linux on System
z.
Checksum offload for LPAR-to-LPAR traffic in the z/OS environment is
included in the OSA-Express4S design for both IPv4 and IPv6 packets.
Refer to the Software requirements section.
Large send for IPv6 packets is now available for z/OS environments:
Large send (also referred to as TCP segmentation offload) is designed
to improve performance by offloading outbound TCP segmentation
processing from the host to an OSA-Express4S feature by employing
a more efficient memory transfer into OSA-Express4S.
Large send support for IPv6 packets applies to the OSA-Express4S
features (CHPID type OSD and OSX), and is exclusive to z196 and z114.
It is supported by z/OS. Refer to the Software requirements section. Large send for
IPv4 packets is currently available for all in service releases of z/OS, Linux on System
z, and z/VM for guest exploitation.
Note: Large send
is not supported for LPAR-to-LPAR packets.
Design change yields performance benefit for OSA-Express4S 10
Gigabit Ethernet inbound traffic
Performance using jumbo frames: In laboratory measurements,
using an OSA-Express4S 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) feature in a z196
defined as CHPID type OSD with an inbound-to-the-host streams workload
operating at 10 Gbps, we achieved a maximum user-payload throughput
of 1,180 megabytes per second (MBps) compared to a maximum of 680
MBps achieved with an OSA-Express3 10 GbE feature on a z196. This
represents approximately a 70% increase for jumbo frames (8000 byte
frames).
With a mixed-direction streams workload in the same jumbo frames
environment, using an OSA-Express4S 10 GbE feature, we achieved a
maximum user-payload throughput of 2,080 MBps with an OSA-Express4S
10 GbE feature compared to a maximum of 1,240 MBps on an OSA-Express3
10 GbE feature on z 196. This represents approximately a 70% increase
for jumbo frames.
Performance using standard frames: In laboratory measurements,
using an OSA-Express4S 10 GbE feature in a z196 defined as CHPID type
OSD with an inbound-to-the-host streams workload operating at 10 Gbps,
we achieved a maximum user-payload throughput of 1,120 MBps compared
to a maximum of 615 MBps achieved with an OSA-Express3 10 GbE feature
on a z196. This represents approximately an 80% increase for standard
frames (1492 byte frames).
With a mixed-direction streams workload in the same standard frames
environment, using an OSA-Express4S 10 GbE feature, we achieved a
maximum user-payload throughput of 1,680 MBps with an OSA-Express4S
10 GbE compared to a maximum of 1,180 MBps with an OSA-Express3 10
GbE feature on a z196. This represents approximately a 40% increase
for standard frames.
OSA-Express4S 10 GbE performance was measured in a controlled environment
using IBM Application Workload Modeler (AWM). The
actual throughput or performance that any user may experience will
vary depending upon considerations such as the amount of multiprogramming
in the user's job stream, the network options and configuration, and
the workload processed. One MBps represents 1,048,576 bytes per second.
Access AWM information at
- http://www.ibm.com/software/network/awm/index.html
OSA-Express4S Gigabit Ethernet is already capable of line speed
for jumbo frames and standard frames.
Inbound workload queuing for Enterprise Extender - for improved
scalability and performance: Inbound workload queuing (IWQ) for
the OSA-Express features has been enhanced to differentiate and separate
inbound Enterprise Extender traffic to a new input queue. The Enterprise
Extender separation and processing associated with the Enterprise
Extender input queue provides improved scalability and performance
for Enterprise Extender.
With each input queue representing a unique type of workload, each
having unique service and processing requirements, the IWQ function
allows z/OS to use appropriate processing resources
for each input queue. This approach allows multiple concurrent z/OS processing
threads to process each unique input queue to avoid traditional resource
contention. In a heavily mixed workload environment, this "off the
wire" network traffic separation provided by OSA-Express IWQ reduces
the conventional z/OS processing required to identify and separate
unique workloads.
Inbound workload queuing for Enterprise Extender is supported by
the OSA-Express4S and OSA-Express3 features when defined as CHPID
type OSD or OSX. It is exclusive to z196 and z114, and is supported
by z/OS and by z/VM for
guest exploitation. Refer to the Software requirements section.
For more information on inbound workload queuing, refer to Hardware
Announcement 110-170, dated July 22, 2010, IBM zEnterprise System -- A new dimension
in computing.
Server Time Protocol (STP) enhancement
Recovery enhancement: The new generation of host channel
adapters (HCA3-O or HCA3-O LR), introduced for coupling, have been
designed to send a reliable unambiguous "going away signal" (GOSIG)
to indicate that the server on which the HCA3 is running is about
to enter a failed (check stopped) state. When the GOSIG sent by the
Current Time Server (CTS) in an STP-only Coordinated Timing Network
(CTN) is received by the Backup Time Server (BTS), the BTS can safely
take over as the CTS without relying on the previous recovery methods
of Offline Signal (OLS) in a two-server CTN or the Arbiter in a CTN
with three or more servers.
This enhancement is exclusive to z196 and z114 and is available
only if you have an HCA3-O or HCA3-O LR on the CTS communicating with
an HCA3-O or HCA3-O LR on the BTS. Note that the already available
STP recovery design is still available for the cases when a GOSIG
is not received or for other failures besides a server failure.
A new generation of 12x and 1x InfiniBand
coupling links
Support for demanding data-sharing workloads: Simplify your Parallel Sysplex connectivity requirements
and do more with less, with a new generation of host channel adapters
(HCA3s) for coupling - the HCA3-O fanout for 12x InfinBand (12x IFB)
with improved service times using the 12x InfiniBand3 (12x IFB3) protocol
and the HCA3-O LR fanout for 1x InfiniBand (1x IFB) with four ports
of connectivity and optional additional subchannels for extended-distance
solutions.
- 12x InfiniBand coupling links support a link data rate of 6 gigabytes
per second (GBps) at distances up to 150 meters (492 feet).
- 1x IFB coupling links support a link data rate of 5 gigabits per
second (Gbps) server-to-server or 2.5 or 5 Gbps when using dense wavelength
division multiplexers (DWDMs). The 1x IFB coupling links support
distances up to 10 km (6.2 miles) unrepeated. Greater distances are
possible with an RPQ or when using qualified DWDM solutions.
- Both 12x and 1x InfiniBand coupling links also allow you to share
physical links by defining multiple logical links (channel path identifiers
- CHPIDs) - up to 16 CHPIDs across two ports for 12x IFB, and up to
16 CHPIDs across four ports for 1x IFB.
Note: The 12x InfiniBand HCA3-O fanout can connect to 12x InfiniBand
HCA2-O fanout on a z196, z114, or z10. An
HCA3-O fanout cannot connect to an HCA1-O fanout on a z9™.
Two protocols - 12x IFB and 12x IFB3 - for the new generation
of 12x InfiniBand coupling links: There are now two protocols
supported by the HCA3-O for 12x IFB feature - 12x IFB and 12x IFB3.
- 12x IFB3 protocol: When HCA3-Os are communicating with
HCA3-Os and have been defined with four or fewer CHPIDs per port,
the 12x IFB3 protocol is utilized.
- 12x IFB protocol: If more than four CHPIDs are defined
per HCA3-O port, or HCA3-O features are communicating with HCA2-O
features on zEnterprise or System
z10 servers, links will run with the 12x IFB protocol.
Improved service times when using the 12x IFB3 protocol:
The HCA3-O feature supporting 12x InfiniBand coupling links has been
designed to deliver improved services times. When no more than four
CHPIDs are defined per HCA3-O port, the 12x IFB3 protocol is used.
When using the 12x IFB3 protocol, synchronous service times are
designed to be 40% faster than when using the 12x IFB protocol.
Improved physical connectivity with 1x InfiniBand coupling links:
The HCA3-O long reach (LR) fanout for 1x InfiniBand coupling links
has been designed with four ports per feature to satisfy requirements
for more physical connectivity. The added connectivity will be helpful
as clients migrate from InterSystem Channel-3 (ISC-3) to 1x InfiniBand
coupling links.
Up to 32 subchannels (devices) per CHPID for 1x InfiniBand coupling
links: To improve link utilization and coupling throughput at
extended distances between the coupling facility (CF) and the operating
system or between CFs separated by extended distances, we are now
optionally supporting 32 subchannels (devices) per CHPID, versus the
current 7 subchannels per CHPID. The additional subchannel definition
is available whether using an HCA3-O LR or HCA2-O LR feature for 1x
IFB. This increase is designed to help eliminate the need to add CHPIDs
or physical links in order to help improve coupling throughput at
extended distances.
The HCA3-O feature (#0171) for 12x IFB and the HCA3-O LR feature
(#0170) for 1x IFB are exclusive to z196 and z114, utilize CHPID type
CIB, and are supported in the z/OS environment. Refer to the Software requirements section.
Enhancements for the Hardware Management Console/Support
Element
Enhancements for usability, and an update that strengthens secure
File Transfer Protocol support, have been added to the Hardware Management
Console/Support Element (HMC/SE) to help satisfy customer and service
requirements.
Systems and Technology Group (STG) Lab Services
In support of this announcement, STG Lab Services has developed
enablement services for the IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX). Whether
the environment is z/OS, z/VM,
or Linux on System
z, Lab Services can help to set up your systems and train your
IT staff. Lab Services will enable the ensemble, install and configure
the necessary software components, and provide hardware connectivity
services that will help to demonstrate the capabilities and functions
of this new technology, as well as help you to quickly realize the
value and investment that you have made in the new hybrid system.
The four services available are:
IBM Smart Analytics Optimizer Enablement Services
A three- to four-week service offering that provides services to
assist current DB2® for z/OS clients with the planning
and installation activities for the integration of the optimizer into
their data center as well as configuring the hardware components necessary
to enable a basic functional IBM Smart Analytics Optimizer environment
and IBM System Storage® unit.
zEnterprise Ensemble Enablement JumpStart
Assistance for zBX Blades
A three- to four-week service offering that is targeted for implementations
involving zBX Blades and is designed to help accelerate the implementation
of an ensemble. The service will set up the z/OS and
zBX infrastructure, use a test application to demonstrate the functions
of the ensemble environment, and provide education to the client with
a focus on Unified Resource Manager "Manage" functions.
zEnterprise Ensemble Enablement JumpStart
Assistance for z/VM
A three- to four-week service offering that is targeted for implementations
that will use the Unified Resource Manager to manage Linux virtual
servers under the z/VM Hypervisor.
The service will set up the z/VM and Unified Resource Manager
infrastructure, use a test application to show the functions of the
ensemble environment, and provide education to the client with a focus
on Unified Resource Manager "Manage" functions.
zEnterprise Ensemble Enablement JumpStart
Assistance for DataPower® XI50z Blades
A two-week service offering that is targeted for implementations
involving the configuration and enablement of the DataPower XI50z
within a zBX environment. An education workshop is also provided that
will assist you to leverage the new blades quickly and assist in the
training of staff on new functions available on the Hardware Management
Console (HMC) to support the XI50z and zEnterprise environments.
Other z196- and z114-related service offerings from STG Lab
Services
STG Lab Services provides other service offerings in support of IBM zEnterprise 196 (z196) and IBM zEnterprise 114 (z114). A sampling of
these services that might be applicable include:
- z/OS Infrastructure Solutions, such as
- Parallel Sysplex
- Hardware, Performance, and DFSMShsm™ Health
Inspections
- Middleware Solutions, such as
- DB2, CICS®, and WebSphere® Services
- z/OS and Linux on System
z Security Services
- Linux on System
z Services and Training Kits
- Systems Agenda Consulting
- Cross-Platform Consulting Services
- Data Center Services
- IBM High Availability Center of Competency briefings
and education on high availability best practices
- IBM Systems Technical Training
For more information visit
- http://www.ibm.com/systems/services/labservices/
Contact your IBM representative, your IBM Business
Partner, or the IBM zEnterprise Enablement Services
team (systemz@us.ibm.com).
IBM zEnterprise Setup
and Migration Services
IBM Global Technology Services (GTS) has released
the IBM Implementation Services for System
z - IBM zEnterprise setup and migration.
The services are designed to assist you as you plan for, configure,
implement, and migrate to a zEnterprise System.
The IBM zEnterprise Setup and Migration
Services are comprised of a four-day standard service with three optionally
selectable activities that can be acquired separately to address specific
installation requirements.
The four-day standard service includes:
- Onsite or remote planning session. IBM will
review your overall plan, define milestones, identify potential migration
scenarios, and assess your readiness for installation.
- Onsite or remote review and updating of hardware, network, and
storage provisioning.
IBM will:
- Review and update your I/O configuration (IODF)
- Assist you, as needed, with the OSA-Express implementation and
ensure the console definitions are valid
- Review and update your VTAM® definitions
- Review and update your TCP/IP parameters settings
- Review the operating system (z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE,
and Linux on System
z) settings to ensure they are appropriate for the zEnterprise System
- Review the procedures for migrating the logical partition (LPAR)
configurations to the new Hardware Management Console (HMC) and assist
as needed
- Identify and order the operating system (z/OS, z/VM,
and z/VSE) and subsystem (DB2, IMS™,
and CICS) maintenance
- One day onsite within 120 days of contract signing to facilitate
deployment.
The following optional activities can be acquired individually,
using the recommended number of the onsite daily assist feature:
- Two weeks of services to upgrade z/OS (within
coexistence policy) to the current version and release - Applies
skilled IBM resources using best practices to migrate
back-level z/OS versions (within coexistence policy) to
work with the zEnterprise System. The contract can
be expanded to include other migration activities such as: subsystems,
operational migration, Independent Software Vendor (ISV), user-exits
migration, testing, and deployment.
- Two weeks of services for sysplex clients exploiting Parallel Sysplex InfiniBand using
InfiniBand (PSIFB) with the zEnterprise System - Assists
you in planning, implementing, and migrating your ICB and ISC-3 configurations
to PSIFB.
- Two weeks of services to assist on other installation and Implementation
requirements - Assists you with infrastructure work specific to
your requirements.
For more information about the services, contact your Business
Partner or IBM representative, or send an email to
- express@us.ibm.com
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
- http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html
Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
zEnterprise 196 servers are capable on
delivery, when used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation,
of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794d, as implemented by 36 C.F.R. Part
1194, provided that any Assistive Technology used with the product
properly interoperates with it.
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Updates to the zEnterprise 196 and the zEnterprise System
are designed to bring you a whole new set of applications, new levels
of scalability, security, and reliability, as well as new means to
incorporate service management into your data center.
IBM zEnterprise continues to
provide a smarter business infrastructure through augmentation of IBM zEnterprise Unified Resource Manager.
Unified Resource Manager is designed to virtualize and manage all
resources of a System z ensemble as a single pool of resources,
integrating system and workload management across the multisystem,
multitier, multiarchitecture environment.
Support of select IBM System
x blades in the zBX allows the zEnterprise to
access a whole new application portfolio. Front-end applications
that need access to centralized data serving would be a good fit for
running on the blades, as well as applications that are a front end
to core CICS or IMS transaction processing such as IBM WebSphere.
Security enhancements to the Common Cryptographic Architecture
and the Crypto Express3 coprocessor of the z196 as well as a new level
of Trusted Key Entry Licensed Internal Code provide enhanced hardware
encryption and decryption.
The new industry-standard PCIe I/O subsystem in the z196 improves
robustness and resiliency, and combined with High Performance FICON for System
z (zHPF) offers excellent performance improvements. The new
PCIe I/O drawer is designed to deliver nondisruptive add and repair
and lower power requirements compared to the I/O cage or I/O drawer.
Increased port granularity is also available with the new features
being offered for the PCIe I/O drawer.
For demanding data-sharing workloads, enhancements to Parallel Sysplex 12x InfiniBand
(12x IFB) coupling links have been designed to provide 40% faster
synchronous service times (12x IFB3 protocol) than the current 12x
IFB protocol. And, you now have more physical connectivity for 1x
InfiniBand coupling links with double the number of ports. In addition,
to improve link utilization and coupling throughput at extended distances,
there are now up to 32 subchannels (devices) per CHPID for 1x InfiniBand
coupling links.
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Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for Unified Resource Manager: IBM intends
to offer APIs for IBM zEnterprise Unified
Resource Manager. These APIs are designed to provide access to the
same underlying functions that support the Unified Resource Manager
user interface and can be exploited to enable discovery, monitoring,
and provisioning use cases.
IBM intends to enhance the Tivoli Integrated Service Management
for System z portfolio to take advantage of the additional zEnterprise
ensemble monitoring and management information provided by the Unified
Resource Manager APIs.
Dynamic discovery of storage resources by Unified Resource Manager: IBM intends
to offer dynamic discovery of storage resources by Unified Resource
Manager. A server administrator will be able to trigger discovery
of additional storage resources through the user interface of Unified
Resource Manager.
HiperSockets™ Completion Queue: IBM plans
to support transferring HiperSockets messages asynchronously,
in addition to the current synchronous manner on z196 and z114. This
could be especially helpful in burst situations. The Completion Queue
function is designed to allow HiperSockets to transfer
data synchronously if possible and asynchronously if necessary, thus
combining ultra-low latency with more tolerance for traffic peaks.
HiperSockets Completion Queue is planned
to be supported in the z/VM and z/VSE environments
in a future deliverable.
HiperSockets integration with the IEDN:
Within a zEnterprise environment, it is planned
for HiperSockets to be integrated with the
intraensemble data network (IEDN), extending the reach of the HiperSockets network outside of the
central processor complex (CPC) to the entire ensemble, appearing
as a single Layer 2 network. HiperSockets integration
with the IEDN is planned to be supported in z/OS V1.13
and z/VM in a future deliverable.
The IBM zEnterprise 196 and the IBM zEnterprise 114 are the last System
z servers to support ESCON channels. IBM plans
to not offer ESCON channels as an orderable feature on System
z servers that follow the z196 (machine type 2817) and z114 (machine
type 2818). In addition, ESCON channels cannot be carried
forward on an upgrade to such follow-on servers. This plan applies
to channel path identifier (CHPID) types CNC, CTC, CVC, and CBY and
to features 2323 and 2324.
System z customers should continue to eliminate ESCON channels
from the mainframe wherever possible. Alternate solutions are available
for connectivity to ESCON devices. IBM Global
Technology Services offers an ESCON to FICON Migration
solution, Offering ID #6948-97D, to help facilitate migration from ESCON to FICON.
This offering is designed to help customers to simplify and manage
a single physical and operational environment - FICON channels
on the mainframe with continued connectivity to ESCON devices.
This is a restatement of general direction already published. Refer
to Hardware Announcement 111-012, dated February 15, 2011.
The IBM zEnterprise 196 and the zEnterprise 114 are the last System
z servers to support the Power Sequence Controller (PSC) feature. IBM intends
to not offer support for the PSC (feature 6501) on future System
z servers after the z196 (machine type 2817) and z114 (machine
type 2818). PSC features cannot be ordered and cannot be carried forward
on an upgrade to such a follow-on server.
This is a revision to the PSC statement of general direction published
July 22, 2010. Refer to Hardware Announcement 110-170, dated July 22, 2010, IBM zEnterprise System -- A new dimension
in computing. At that time we indicated the PSC feature could not
be ordered on future servers. We are further clarifying that PSC
features will also not be supported as carry forward on an upgrade.
IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are
subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion.
Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline
our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making
a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential
future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation
to deliver any material, code, or functionality. Information about
potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract.
The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality
described for our products remains at our sole discretion.
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Machine
Description type Model Feature
zEnterprise 196 2817 M15
M32
M49
M66
M80
Manage FW System x Blade 0042
Adv Mgmt FW System x Blade 0046
PCIe fanout 0169
HCA3-O LR fanout for 1x IFB 0170
HCA3-O fanout for 12x IFB 0171
PCIe interconnect 0400
OSA-Express4S GbE LX 0404
OSA-Express4S GbE SX 0405
OSA-Express4S 10 GbE LR 0406
OSA-Express4S 10 GbE SR 0407
FICON Express8S 10KM LX 0409
FICON Express8S SX 0410
TKE 7.1 LIC 0867
PCIe I/O drawer-A 4003
PCIe I/O drawer-W 4006
Machine
Description type Model Feature
System z10 EC 2097 E12
E26
E40
E56
E64
TKE 7.1 LIC 0867
Machine
Description type Model Feature
System z10 BC 2098 E10
TKE 7.1 LIC 0867
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products
from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner
information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld® ID
and password are required (use IBM ID).
- https://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/mem/sla.jsp?num=111-121
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The following publications have been updated and are available
now in the Library section of Resource
Link®.
Title Order number
z196 Installation Manual for Physical Planning GC28-6897
z196 System Overview SA22-1086
Functional Matrix ZSW0-1335
IOCP User's Guide SB10-7037
PR/SM Planning Guide SB10-7155
CHPID Mapping Tool User's Guide GC28-6900
The following publications are shipped with the product. They have
been updated and are available in the Library section of Resource Link.
Title Order number
z196 Safety Inspection GC28-6894
Systems Safety Notices G229-9054
System z Statement of Limited Warranty GC28-6883
z196 Installation Manual GC28-6890
z196 Service Guide GC28-6892
Service Guide for TKE Workstations (Version 7.0) GC28-6901
Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide Z125-5823
The following publications have been updated and will be available
at planned availability in the Library section of Resource Link.
Title Order number
System z Application Programming Interfaces SB10-7030
System z Application Programming Interfaces for Java™ API-JAVA
System z CIM Management Interface SB10-7154
Capacity On Demand User's Guide SC28-2605
Service Guide for HMCs and SEs GC28-6861
Hardware Management Console Operations Guide (V2.11.1) SC28-6905
Support Element Operations Guide (V2.11.1) SC28-6096
Stand-Alone IOCP User's Guide SB10-7152
Coupling Links I/O Interface Physical Layer SA23-0395
Fibre Channel Connection (FICON) I/O Physical Layer SA24-7172
ESCON and FICON CTC Reference SB10-7034
Maintenance Information for Fiber Optic Links SY27-2597
Planning for Fiber Optic Links GA23-0367
Fiber Optic Cleaning Procedures SY27-2604
Introduction to Ensembles GC27-2609
Ensemble Planning and Configuring Guide GC27-2608
Ensemble Performance Management Guide GC27-2607
HMC Operations Guide for Ensembles (V2.11.1) SC27-2615
z196 Parts Catalog GC28-6898
OSA-Express Customer Guide and Reference SA22-7935
Publications can be obtained at Resource
Link by accessing the following website
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
Using the instructions on the Resource
Link panels, obtain a user ID and password. Resource
Link has been designed for easy access and navigation.
The following Redbooks® have been updated and are available
now.
Title Order number
zEnterprise Technical Introduction SG24-7832
zEnterprise Technical Guide SG24-7833
zEnterprise Unified Resource Manager SG24-7921
System z Connectivity Handbook SG24-5444
For other IBM Redbooks publications, refer
to
- http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/
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Global Technology Services
IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing,
hosting services, applications, and other technology management.
These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or
optimize your IT infrastructure to be an on-demand business. They
can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems,
application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms,
middleware, and communications software for IBM and
many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT
support needs.
For details on available services, contact your IBM representative
or visit
- http://www.ibm.com/services/
For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery
Services, contact your IBM representative or visit
- http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity
For details on education offerings related to specific products,
visit
- http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/index.html
Select your country, and then select the product as the category.
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Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
Approximate weight for the zEnterprise 196 (z196) machine
type 2817:
New Build New Build
Minimum Maximum
System System
Model M15 Model M80
One I/O Cage Max # of I/O Cages
System with IBF Feature
- kg 1448.0 2489.0
- lb 3258.0 5600.0
- kg (O/H IO cable exit) 1532.4 2573.0
- lb (O/H IO cable exit) 3448.0 5790.0
System without IBF Feature
- kg 1248.0 2191.0
- lb 2807.0 4930.0
- kg (O/H IO cable exit) 1332.4 2278.0
- lb (O/H IO cable exit) 2997.0 5125.0
"O/H IO cable exit" refers to Top Exit I/O cabling.
Standards
The FICON Express8S features are designed to conform
to the following standards:
- Fibre Channel Single-Byte Command Code Sets-3 (FC-SB-3)
The
INCITS 374-2003, Information Technology - Fibre Channel Single-Byte
Command Code Sets-3 (FC-SB-3) standard describes the channel
mapping protocol associated with the Single-Byte Command Code
Sets.
This standard was developed by Task Group T11 of
Accredited Standards Committee INCITS during 2002-2003.
The standards approval process started in 2002.
SB-3
is a mapping protocol, referred to as an FC-4. An FC-4 is a
mapping protocol that maps a particular Upper Level Protocol
(ULP) instance to Fibre Channel. The SB-3 ULP is based on the
SB-2 ULP, which is based on the Single-Byte Command Code Set.
- Fibre Channel - Framing and Signaling (FC-FS)
The INCITS
373, Information Technology - Fibre Channel - Framing and Signaling
(FC-FS) standard provides a general transport vehicle for Upper
Level Protocols (ULPs) (for example, Small Computer System
Interface (SCSI) command sets, Internet Protocol (IP), and others).
- FCP - Fibre Channel Protocol
The ANSI INCITS Project 1144D
"Fibre Channel Protocol for SCSI, Second Version (FCP-2)" is
the FCP analogy to FC-SB-3 and describes the mapping of SCSI
onto Fibre Channel.
- Fibre Channel-Physical Interface-4 (FC-PI-4) revision 8.00
to INCITS
The FICON Express8S features have the following
characteristics:
FICON Express8S 10KM LX (#0409)
- Data rate: 2, 4, or 8 Gbps
- Defined as: CHPID types FC (FICON,
zHPF, CTC) and FCP (communication with SCSI devices)
- Connector type: LC Duplex
- Port count: Two channels per feature
- Cable type: Single mode fiber optic cabling (9 micron)
FICON Express8S SX (#0410)
- Data rate: 2, 4, or 8 Gbps
- Defined as: CHPID types FC (FICON,
zHPF, CTC) and FCP (communication with SCSI devices)
- Connector type: LC Duplex
- Port count: Two channels per feature
- Cable type: Multimode fiber optic cabling (50 or 62.5 micron)
For details regarding the unrepeated distances for FICON Express8S
10KM LX and FICON Express8S SX refer to System
z Planning for Fiber Optic Links (GA23-0367) available on zEnterprise 196 at planned availability
in the Library section of Resource
Link
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
The OSA-Express4S 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet features
are designed to conform to the following standards:
- Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX) IEEE 802.3ac
IEEE 802.1q IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.3z
DIX Version 2
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet LR (10GBASE-LR) and SR (10GBASE-SR)
IEEE 802.3ae IEEE 802.1q IEEE 802.3x - flow control
DIX Version 2
The OSA-Express4S features have the following characteristics:
OSA-Express4S Gigabit Ethernet LX (long wavelength) (#0404)
- Data rate: 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
- Operating mode: Full duplex
- Defined as: CHPID type OSD
- Frame size: DIX V2: 1492 bytes; for jumbo frame 8992 bytes
- Connector type: LC Duplex
- Port count: Two LX ports per feature
- Cable type: Single mode fiber optic cabling (9 micron)
- Unrepeated distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
OSA-Express4S Gigabit Ethernet SX (short wavelength) (#0405)
- Data rate: 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
- Operating mode: Full duplex
- Defined as: CHPID type OSD
- Frame size: DIX V2: 1492 bytes; for jumbo frame 8992 bytes
- Connector type: LC Duplex
- Port count: Two SX ports
- Cable type: Multimode fiber optic cabling (50 or 62.5 micron)
- Unrepeated distance:
- With 50 micron fiber at 500 MHz-km: 550 meters (1804 feet)
- With 62.5 micron fiber at 200 MHz-km: 275 meters (902 feet)
- With 62.5 micron fiber at 160 MHz-km: 220 meters (722 feet)
OSA-Express4S 10 Gigabit Ethernet LR (long reach) (#0406)
- Data rate: 10 gigabits per second (10 Gbps)
- Operating mode: Full duplex
- Defined as: CHPID types OSD and OSX
- Frame size: DIX V2: 1492 bytes; for jumbo frame 8992 bytes
- Connector type: LC Duplex
- Port count: One LR port
- Cable type: Single mode fiber optic cabling (9 micron)
- Unrepeated distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
OSA-Express4S 10 Gigabit Ethernet SR (short reach) (#0407)
- Data rate: 10 gigabits per second (10 Gbps)
- Operating mode: Full duplex
- Defined as: CHPID types OSD and OSX
- Frame size: DIX V2: 1492 bytes; for jumbo frame 8992 bytes
- Connector type: LC Duplex
- Port count: One SR port
- Cable type: Multimode fiber optic cabling (50 or 62.5 micron)
- Unrepeated distance:
- With 50 micron fiber at 2000 MHz-km: 300 meters (984 feet)
- With 50 micron fiber at 500 MHz-km: 82 meters (269 feet)
- With 62.5 micron fiber at 200 MHz-km: 33 meters (108 feet)
Operating environment
Hardware requirements
The hardware requirements for the machine type, models, features,
and functions contained in this announcement are identified.
Machine Change Levels (MCLs) are required. Descriptions
of the MCLs are available now on Resource
Link.
Access Resource Link at
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
MCLs are designed to be applied concurrently. Contact IBM service
personnel for further information.
Required Driver Level and MCLs to be made available at planned
availability:
- HMC (V2.11.1) plus MCLs
- Support Element (V2.11.1) plus MCLs
You should review the PSP buckets for minimum Machine Change Levels
(MCLs) and software PTF levels before IPLing operating systems.
Peripheral hardware and device attachments
IBM devices previously attached to IBM System z10, System
z9, and zSeries® servers are supported for attachment
to zEnterprise 196 channels, unless otherwise
noted. The subject I/O devices must meet ESCON or FICON architecture
requirements to be supported. I/O devices that meet OEMI architecture
requirements are supported only using an external converter. Prerequisite
Engineering Change Levels may be required. For further detail, contact IBM service
personnel.
While the zEnterprise 196 supports devices as described
above, IBM does not commit to provide support or service
for an IBM device that has reached its End of Service
effective date as announced by IBM.
Note: IBM cannot
confirm the accuracy of performance, compatibility, or any other claims
related to non-IBM products. Questions regarding the capabilities
of non-IBM products should be addressed to the suppliers of those
products.
Information on switches and directors qualified for IBM System
z FICON and FCP channels can be found in the Library section
of Resource Link
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink/
Software requirements
Listed are the operating systems and the minimum versions and releases
supported by zEnterprise 196, its functions, and its
features. Select the releases appropriate to your operating system
environments.
Note: Refer to the z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE subsets
of the 2817DEVICE Preventive Service Planning (PSP) bucket prior to
installing a zEnterprise 196.
Regarding support of z/OS, the notes below may apply:
(1) z/OS V1.10 supports zEnterprise 196.
However, z/OS V1.10 support will be withdrawn September
30, 2011. After that date, the IBM z/OS Lifecycle
Extension for z/OS V1.10 (5656-A01) is required for z/OS V1.10
support with the zEnterprise 196. Talk to your IBM representative
for details. For the complete list of software support, see the PSP
buckets. For more information on the IBM Lifecycle
Extension for z/OS V1.10, refer to Software Announcement 211-002, dated February 15, 2011.
(2) z/OS V1.9 support was withdrawn September 30,
2010. However, with the z/OS Lifecycle Extension (5646-A01), z/OS V1.9
supports the zEnterprise 196. Talk to your IBM representative
for details. No exploitation of new zEnterprise System
functions is available with z/OS V1.9. Certain functions and
features of the zEnterprise 196 require later releases
of z/OS. For the complete list of software support,
see the PSP buckets. For more information on the IBM Lifecycle
Extension for z/OS V1.9, refer to Software Announcement 210-027, dated May 11, 2010.
(3) z/OS V1.8 support was withdrawn September 30,
2009. However, with the z/OS Lifecycle Extension (5638-A01), z/OS V1.8
supports the zEnterprise 196. Talk to your IBM representative
for details. No exploitation of new zEnterprise 196
functions is available with z/OS V1.8. Certain functions and
features of the zEnterprise 196 require later releases
of z/OS. For the complete list of software support,
see the PSP buckets. For more information on the IBM Lifecycle
Extension for z/OS V1.8, refer to Software Announcement 910-149, dated June 15, 2010.
zEnterprise 196, for the contents of
this announcement, requires at a minimum:
- z/VM V5.4 with PTFs.
- z/VSE V4.2 and V4.3 with PTFs.
All other operating system versions and releases remain unchanged
from original planned availability of z196. Refer to Hardware Announcement 110-170, dated July 22, 2010, IBM zEnterprise System -- A new dimension
in computing.
Expanded support for AES algorithm, Enhanced ANSI TR-31 Secure
Key Exchange, PIN block decimalization table protection, and Additional
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) functions for the Crypto Express3
feature (when defined as a coprocessor) require at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.11, z/OS V1.12,
or z/OS V1.13 with the Cryptographic Support for z/OS V1R11-V1R13
web deliverable (planned to be available September 9, 2011). This
may be obtained at
- http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/os/zos/downloads/
- z/VM V5.4 with PTFs for guest exploitation.
- Linux on System
z:
- Support is planned for a future release of Common Cryptographic
Architecture Support Program for Linux on System
z.
PKA RSA OAEP with SHA-256 algorithm for the Crypto Express3
feature (when defined as a coprocessor) requires one of the following
at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.13 with a PTF planned to be available
September 9, 2011.
- z/OS V1.11, z/OS V1.12,
or z/OS V1.13 with the Cryptographic Support for z/OS V1R11-V1R13
web deliverable planned to be available September 9, 2011.
- z/OS V1.10 (1), z/OS V1.11,
or z/OS V1.12 with the Cryptographic Support for z/OS V1R10-V1R12
web deliverable with a PTF planned to be available September 9, 2011.
- z/VM 5.4 for guest exploitation.
The Cryptographic web deliverables are available at
- http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/os/zos/downloads/
IPL from an alternate subchannel set requires at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.13.
- z/OS V1.11 or V1.12 with PTFs.
FICON Express8S (CHPID type FC) when utilizing FICON or
Channel-To-Channel (CTC), requires at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.8 (3).
- z/VM V5.4.
- z/VSE V4.2.
- z/TPF V1.1.
- Linux on System
z distributions:
- Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
10 and SLES 11.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 and RHEL 6.
FICON Express8S (CHPID type FC) for support
of zHPF single-track operations requires at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.11.
- z/OS V1.8 (3), V1.9 (2), or V1.10 (1) with PTFs.
- Linux on System
z distributions:
FICON Express8S (CHPID type FC) for support
of zHPF multitrack operations requires at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.11 with PTFs.
- z/OS V1.9 (2) or V1.10 (1) with PTFs.
- Linux on System
z distributions:
- RHEL 6.1.
- IBM is working with its Linux distribution
partners to include support in future Linux on System
z distribution releases.
FICON Express8S (CHPID type FCP) for support
of SCSI devices requires at a minimum:
- z/VM V5.4 with PTFs.
- z/VSE V4.2.
- Linux on System
z distributions:
- SLES 10 and SLES 11.
- RHEL 5 and RHEL 6.
FICON Express8S (CHPID type FCP) support of
hardware data router requires at a minimum:
- Linux on System
z distributions:
- IBM is working with its Linux distribution
partners to include support in future Linux on System
z distribution releases.
T10-DIF support by the FICON Express8S
and FICON Express8 features when defined as CHPID
type FCP requires at a minimum:
- z/VM 5.4 with PTFs for guest exploitation.
- Linux on System
z distributions:
- IBM is working with its Linux distribution
partners to include support in future Linux on System
z distribution releases.
OSA-Express4S GbE LX (#0404) and GbE SX (#0405) require
at minimum:
CHPID type OSD with exploitation of two ports per CHPID:
- z/OS V1.10 (1).
- z/OS V1.9 (2) with PTFs.
- z/OS V1.8 (3) with PTFs.
- z/VM V6.1.
- z/VM V5.4 with PTFs.
- z/VSE V4.2.
- z/TPF V1.1 PUT 4 with PTFs.
- Linux on System
z distributions:
- SLES 10 SP2 and SLES 11.
- RHEL 5.2 and RHEL 6.0.
CHPID type OSD without maximum port exploitation (one port on the
PCIe adapter is available for use):
- z/OS V1.8 (3).
- z/VM V5.4.
- z/VSE V4.2.
- z/TPF V1.1.
- Linux on System
z distributions:
- SLES 10 and SLES 11.
- RHEL 5 and RHEL 6.
OSA-Express4S 10 GbE LR (#0406) and 10 GbE SR (#0407) require
at a minimum:
CHPID type OSD:
- z/OS V1.8 (3).
- z/VM V5.4.
- z/VSE V4.2.
- z/TPF V1.1.
- Linux on System
z distributions:
- SLES 10 and SLES 11.
- RHEL 5 and RHEL 6.
CHPID type OSX for access control to the intraensemble data network
(IEDN) from z196 to Unified Resource Manager functions:
- z/OS V1.12 with PTFs.
- z/OS V1.11 with PTFs.
- z/OS V1.10 (1) with PTFs.
- z/VM V6.1 with PTFs.
- z/VM V5.4 with PTFs to define, modify, and delete
OSX CHPID types when z/VM is the controlling LPAR for
dynamic I/O.
- z/VSE V5.1 (when available).
- z/TPF V1.1 PUT 4 with PTFs.
- Linux on System
z distributions:
- SLES 10 SP4, SLES 11 SP1 (maintenance update).
- RHEL 5.6 and RHEL 6.0.
Inbound workload queuing for Enterprise Extender for the
OSA-Express4S and OSA-Express3 features (CHPID types OSD or OSX) requires
at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.13.
- z/VM V5.4 with PTFs for guest exploitation.
OSA-Express4S checksum offload for IPv6 packets (CHPID types
OSD and OSX) requires at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.13.
- z/VM V5.4 for guest exploitation.
OSA-Express4S checksum offload for LPAR-to-LPAR traffic for
IPv4 and IPv6 packets (CHPID types OSD and OSX) requires at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.13.
- z/VM V5.4 for guest exploitation.
OSA-Express4S Large Send for IPv6 packets (CHPID types OSD
and OSX) requires at a minimum:
- z/OS V1.13.
- z/VM V5.4 for guest exploitation.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Information on customer responsibilities for site preparation can
be found in the Library section of Resource
Link at
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
Cable orders
Fiber optic cabling for the FICON Express8S
and OSA-Express4S features is a customer responsibility.
Cabling responsibilities
Fiber optic cables, cable planning, labeling, and placement are
all customer responsibilities for new installations and upgrades.
Installation Planning Representatives (IPRs) and System Service Representatives
(SSRs) will not perform the fiber optic cabling tasks without a services
contract.
The following tasks are required to be performed by the customer
prior to machine installation - for new installations and upgrades:
- All fiber optic cable planning.
- All purchasing of correct fiber optic cables.
- All routing of fiber optic cables to correct floor cutouts for
proper installation to server.
- Use the Physical Channel Identifier (PCHID) report or the report
from the Channel Path Identifier (CHPID) Mapping Tool to accurately
route all cables.
- All labeling of fiber optic cables with PCHID numbers for proper
installation to server.
- Use the PCHID report or the report from the CHPID Mapping Tool
to accurately label all cables.
Additional service charges may be incurred during the z196 installation
if the above cabling tasks are not accomplished as required.
Fiber Quick Connect (FQC), a fiber harness integrated in the z196
frame for "quick" connect, is offered as a feature on the z196 for
connection to ESCON and FICON LX
channels.
For further details also refer to the Installation Manual for
Physical Planning (IMPP), available on Resource
Link at
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
Security, auditability, and control
The zEnterprise 196 uses the security and
auditability features and functions of host hardware, host software,
and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls
in application systems and communications facilities.
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware
and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability.
Electronic Services is a web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive,
no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available
for IBM servers. These services are designed to
provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster
problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services
comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services
news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point
that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet
services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access
to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical
problems.
The Electronic Service Agent™ is
no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors
events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on
a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically
reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential
problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result
in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information
collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service
support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose
problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for
problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and
service for your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/support/electronic
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MES discount applicable
No
Field installable feature
Yes
Warranty period
One year.
An IBM part or feature installed during the initial
installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full
warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part
or feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes
the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature.
An IBM part or feature added to a machine without
replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full
warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified
otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service
level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in
which it is installed.
Customer setup
No
IBM Licensed Internal Code (LIC) is licensed
for use by a customer on a Specific Machine, designated by serial
number, under the terms and conditions of the IBM License
Agreement for Machine Code, to enable a Specific Machine to function
in accordance with its Specifications, and only for the capacity authorized
by IBM and acquired by the customer.
You can obtain the agreement at
- http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/machine_warranties/machine_code.html
or by contacting your IBM representative.
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For all local charges, contact your IBM representative.
Mach EW MMMC Init/
Description type Mod Feat Fe indicat MES
zEnterprise 196 2817 M15 X
M32 X
M49 X
M66 X
M80 X
Manage FW System x Blade 0042 Both
Adv Mgmt FW System x Blade 0046 Both
PCIe fanout 0169 Both
HCA3-O LR fanout for 1x IFB 0170 Both
HCA3-O fanout for 12x IFB 0171 Both
PCIe interconnect 0400 Both
OSA-Express4S GbE LX 0404 Both
OSA-Express4S GbE SX 0405 Both
OSA-Express4S 10 GbE LR 0406 Both
OSA-Express4S 10 GbE SR 0407 Both
FICON Express8S 10KM LX 0409 Both
FICON Express8S SX 0410 Both
TKE 7.1 LIC 0867 Both
PCIe I/O drawer-A 4003 Both
PCIe I/O drawer-W 4006 Both
Mach EW MMMC Init/
Description type Mod Feat Fe indicat MES
System z10 EC 2097 E12 X
E26 X
E40 X
E56 X
E64 X
TKE 7.1 LIC 0867 Both
Mach EW MMMC Init/
Description type Mod Feat Fe indicat MES
System z10 BC 2098 E10 X
TKE 7.1 LIC 0867 Both
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