IBM United States
Software Announcement 202-309
November 12, 2002
IBM Device Support Facilities Release 17 Delivers Comprehensive Support
for IBM Direct Access Storage While Responding to Customer Requirements
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At a Glance
This new release of ICKDSF, a no-charge program that is required to
enable use of IBM Direct Access Storage, is designed to provide:
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Full support for IBM's premier ESS and features
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Fulfillment of the most prevalent customer requirements
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Full integration of all previous maintenance and support
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas
Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: LE001).
Overview
IBM Device Support Facilities (ICKDSF) Release 17 is designed to
provide full support for the IBM TotalStorage™ Enterprise Storage
Server™ (ESS), including support for Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy —
Extended Distance. This release addresses many long-standing and
high-priority customer requirements including:
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RACF® protection of commands
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Printing of dataset name when an uncorrectable data check is detected
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Checking connectivity of devices to help verify cabling
Release 17 is available in MVS™, CMS, VSE and stand-alone
versions, and the stand-alone version is now optionally available on
CD-ROM.
ICKDSF remains a no-charge offering that is required to install,
maintain, and use IBM Direct Access Storage on IBM 
zSeries™ processors.
Key Prerequisites
ICKDSF requires a zSeries or System/390® processor and supported
connecting IBM Direct Access Storage.
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The MVS version supports z/OS™, z/OS.e and OS/390® (V2R10 only)
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The CMS version supports z/VM™ and VM/ESA® (V2R4 only)
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VSE is supported by the VSE version (V2R5, or later)
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The stand-alone version supports XA mode, ESA mode, or S/390® ESA mode
Planned Availability Date
November 22, 2002
Description
ICKDSF Release 17 has been considerably enhanced. All previous
enhancements, which include many direct access storage device and feature
support capabilities, have been rolled-up into this release, making it a
comprehensive source for device support. So ICKDSF Release 17 now
provides broad based support for the ESS, IBM's premier storage offering,
with a wealth of copy services and disaster recover capabilities.
The stand-alone version of ICKDSF is now offered on CD-ROM instead of
diskette. Use from CD-ROM is much easier, and the enhanced capacity of
CD-ROMs will support more ICKDSF function and make room for expansion as
new capabilities are added.
ICKDSF Release 17 also incorporates a broad range of high priority
customer requirements, many that have been requested for a number of
years. Highlights include:
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All commands can be RACF protected (MVS version only)
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When an uncorrectable data check is detected during an ANALYZE SCAN, the
data set name can optionally be printed out if the track in error resides
within a data set
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ICKDSF can check connectivity of devices to help verify, in many cases,
whether or not they are cabled correctly
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ICKDSF checks for VTOC full condition when refreshing a VTOC or building
an index
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In the MVS version, ICKDSF no longer requires the volume to be varied
offline to all other sharing systems when building indexes or refreshing,
extending, or building new VTOCs
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Support for Extended Distance using the Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy (PPRC)
feature of the ESS has been added to this release
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Extended Distance PPRC support is an example of how ICKDSF support for
Copy Services capabilities on the ESS continue to be selectively enhanced
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
IBM Device Support Facilities is capable, as of
November 22, 2002, when used in accordance with IBM's
associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive
technology used with the product properly interoperates with it.
Product Positioning
ICKDSF is a required, no-charge component of an IBM Direct Access Storage
solution for zSeries.
Hardware and Software Support Services
SmoothStart™/Installation Services
IBM Installation Services are provided for ICKDSF and IBM Direct Access
Storage offerings by IBM Global Services or your IBM Business Partner, at
a cost. For additional information, contact your IBM representative and
ask for Installation Services for Storage offerings.
Trademarks
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The e-business logo, Enterprise Storage Server, TotalStorage, MVS,
zSeries, z/OS, z/VM, and SmoothStart are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
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RACF, System/390, OS/390, VM/ESA, and S/390 are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
Technical Information
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements
System/370™ mode is no longer supported by ICKDSF in any version.
All versions of ICKDSF Release 17 require at least 2 megabytes of
main storage. (Some cases require additional storage as documented in
the
User's Guide and Reference
.)
The MVS™ version of ICKDSF Release 17 is designed to run on
zSeries™ or System/390® processors supported by z/OS™, z/OS.e, and
OS/390® (V2R10).
The CMS version of ICKDSF Release 17 is designed to run on zSeries
or System/390 processors supported by z/VM™ and VM/ESA® (V2R4).
The VSE version of ICKDSF Release 17 is designed to run on zSeries
or System/390 processors supported by VSE/ESA™ (V2R5, or later).
The stand-alone version of ICKDSF Release 17 is designed to run on
zSeries or System/390 processors (ES/900 and newer) running in XA, ESA,
or S/390® ESA mode.
ICKDSF Release 17 includes support for all devices that were
supported in Release 16 and that still have service support by IBM.
Software Requirements
The MVS version runs on OS/390 V2R10 (5647-A01), z/OS V1 (5694-A01), or
z/OS.e V1 (5655-G52).
The CMS version runs on VM/ESA V2R4 (5654-030), z/VM V3R1 (5654-A17) and
z/VM V4R1, or later (5739-A03).
The VSE version runs on VSE/ESA V2R5, or later (5690-VSE).
The following APARs are required to utilize the online reindexing
capability:
Compatibility:
ICKDSF Release 17 only runs in 32 bit mode.
Performance Considerations:
ICKDSF Release 17 is designed not to introduce any performance
degradation to functions that are present in ICKDSF Release 16.
User Group Requirements:
This announcement satisfies five requirements from one or more of
the worldwide user group communities. Groups include Australasian
SHARE/GUIDE (ASG), COMMON, COMMON Europe, GUIDE International, G.U.I.D.E.
Europe, Japan GUIDE/SHARE (JGS), Guide Latin American (LAG), SHARE
EUROPE, and SHARE Incorporated.
Planning Information
Packaging
All versions of ICKDSF Release 17 are shipped on the medium
specified in the order:
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3480 1/2-inch Data Cartridge 34K bpi uncompressed
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4-mm Data Cartridge; Modified; 2 GB uncompressed (variable block)
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9 Track 6250 BPI Distribution Tape Reel (DTR)
The stand-alone version can also be ordered on CD-ROM.
Depending on the version ordered, one of the following Program
Directories will also be shipped:
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Program Directory for VM/ESA and z/VM: GI10-4514
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Program Directory for OS/390 and z/OS (including z/OS.e): GI11-1239
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Program Directory for OS/390 and z/OS (including z/OS.e) Japanese NLS:
GI11-1239
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Program Directory for VSE: GI11-1238
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Program Directory for Stand-alone (Tape): GI11-1237
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Program Directory for Stand-alone (CD-ROM): GI11-1236
If the NLS feature is ordered, it will be shipped with the Program
Directory for OS/390 and z/OS (including z/OS.e) Japanese NLS
(GI11-1239).
Security, Auditability, and Control
The announced program uses the security and auditability features of the
host hardware or operating system software.
Security has been enhanced in the MVS version of ICKDSF Release 17
since all commands can be RACF® protected. The customer is responsible
for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application
systems and communication facilities.
Ordering Information
Current Licensees
Current licensees of ICKDSF can receive this new release by placing a new
order.
New Licensees
Orders for new licenses can be placed now.
Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.
Unless a later date is specified, orders entered before the planned
availability date will be assigned a schedule date of one week following
availability.
Unless a later date is specified, orders entered after the planned
availability date will be assigned a schedule date for the week following
order entry.
New users of ICKDSF Release 17 should specify the versions they
require:
Version Type Model
MVS 5655 257
CMS 5684 042
VSE 5747 DS2
Stand-alone 5747 DS1
Basic License:
To order a basic license, specify the program number of the desired
version of ICKDSF Release 17 and feature number 9001 for asset
registration. When ICKDSF Release 17 is available, ICKDSF
Release 16 will no longer be available.
Basic Machine-Readable Material
Feature Distribution
Environment Number Medium
MVS 5862 3480 1/2-inch Data Cartridge
MVS 5700 4-mm Data Cartridge
MVS 5001 9 Track 6250 BPI DTR
CMS (for VM) 5802 3480 1/2-inch Data Cartridge
CMS (for VM) 5803 4-mm Data Cartridge
CMS (for VM) 5801 9 Track 6250 BPI DTR
VSE 5862 3480 1/2-inch Data Cartridge
VSE 5700 4-mm Data Cartridge
VSE 5010 9 Track 6250 BPI DTR
Stand-alone 9181 3480 1/2-inch Data Cartridge
Stand-alone 5720 4-mm Data Cartridge
Stand-alone 9131 9 Track 6250 BPI DTR
Stand-alone 5721 CD-ROM
Customization Options:
Select the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order to
specify the delivery options desired. These features can be specified on
the initial or MES orders.
Publications are not shipped with the media.
Feature
Description Number
Initial Shipments
Serial Number Only (suppresses shipment 3444
of media and documentation)
Satellite Electronic Delivery 3450
Update Shipments
Suppress Updates (suppresses update 3482
shipment of media and documentation)
Feature
Description Number
Expedite Shipments
Local IBM Office Expedite 3445
(for IBM use only)
Customer Expedite Process Charge 3446
($30 charge for each product)
Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72-hour delivery from the
time IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF) receives the order. SDF
will then ship the order via overnight air transportation.
Optional Machine-Readable Material
To order, select the feature number for the desired distribution
medium:
Feature Distribution
Environment Number Medium
MVS Japanese 5102 3480 1/2-inch Data Cartridge
Feature
MVS Japanese 5102 3480 1/2-inch Data Cartridge
Feature
MVS Japanese 5701 4-mm Data Cartridge
Feature
To order
only
the MVS Japanese feature (in Kanji), order 5655-257 with the appropriate
media feature number (5102 or 5701). To order
both
the MVS feature (ISMF panels in English) and the MVS Japanese feature
(ISMF Panels in Kanji), order 5655-257 with the appropriate media feature
number for basic MVS (5862, 5700 or 5001) and also order 5655-257 with
the appropriate media feature number for Japanese (5102 or 5701).
DSLO License:
Ordering a DSLO feature will result in IBM maintaining a record of
this customer location as a DSLO user only. All material for the DSLO
license will be provided through the basic license location. If a user
selects DSLO, no other feature numbers are valid for this order and no
program materials or updates will be shipped.
Unlicensed Documentation:
At planned availability, the publications listed below will be
available for download from the z/OS Internet library at the Web site:
Order
Title Number
Device Support Facilities User's Guide GC35-0033
and Reference
Device Support Facilities Release 17 GC26-3946
System Control Programming
Specifications
Program Directory for ICKDSF for Use GI10-4514
with z/VM, VM/ESA
Program Directory for ICKDSF for Use GI11-1239
with z/OS(1), OS/390
Program Directory for ICKDSF for Use GI11-1246
with z/OS(1), OS/390 Japanese National
Language Support
Program Directory for ICKDSF for Use GI11-1238
with VSE
Program Directory for ICKDSF for GI11-1237
Stand-alone (Tape)
Program Directory for ICKDSF for GI11-1236
Stand-alone (CD-ROM)
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1
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Includes z/OS.e
The User's Guide and Reference
(GC35-0033) will also be available on the following collections the next
time they are updated:
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z/OS V1 Collection, SK3T-4269
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z/OS V1 and Software Products DVD Collection, SK3T-4271
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VM Collection, SK2T-2067
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VSE Collection, SK2T-0060
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OS/390 Collection, SK2T-6700
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OS/390 V2R10 PDF Library Collection, SK2T-6718
Displayable Softcopy Publications:
The Device Support Facilities User's Guide and Reference
(GC35-0033) publication is offered in displayable softcopy form. This
format is available for download from the z/OS Internet library at the
Web site:
These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager® READ
licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and
conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the
files.
Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases)
to the publications shipped with the product will be distributed to the
user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in
effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed.
The following publication will be available after general availability.
Order
Title Number
Program Directory for ICKDSF for Use GI11-1246
with z/OS(1), OS/390 Japanese
National Language Support
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1
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Includes z/OS.e
Features Withdrawn
This announcement is withdrawing the following feature numbers that
were available with ICKDSF Release 16:
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5000 for the MVS version (5655-257)
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5800, 5892, 7118, 5890, and 5891 for the CMS version (5684-042)
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9184 for the stand-alone version (5747-DS1)
Features Added
This announcement is adding the following feature numbers for ICKDSF
Release 17:
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5803 for the CMS version (5684-042)
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5721 for the stand-alone version (5747-DS1)
Terms and Conditions
The terms for ICKDSF are stated below and are the same as previously
announced. These terms are unaffected by this announcement. ICKDSF is
licensed under the IBM Customer Agreement.
Variable Charges Apply:
No
Installation License or Location License Applies:
Not applicable
Educational Allowance:
Not applicable
Volume Discount:
Not applicable
Testing Period:
Not applicable
Warranted:
Yes
Licensed Program Materials Availability:
Restricted Materials — No. This licensed program will be available
without source licensed program materials. It will be available in
object code.
Program Services:
ICKDSF is a Class 2 system control program and program service for a
supported release is provided under the terms and conditions of the IBM
agreements relevant to the purchase or lease of IBM machines.
Central Service, including the IBM Support Center, will be available for
all environments of ICKDSF until discontinued by IBM upon 12 months'
written notice.
Program Currency:
ICKDSF Release 16
Available until November 30, 2003.
IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line:
Yes
Prices
ICKDSF is a no-charge program.
Global Financing
IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified
customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Our offerings
include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and
services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings
(for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates,
terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM
Global Financing organization or visit the Web at:
Order Now
Use Priority/Reference Code: LE001
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: The Americas Call Centers
Dept. LE001
P.O. Box 2690
Atlanta, GA 30301-2690
You can also contact your local IBM Business Partner or IBM
representative. To identify them, call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note:
Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
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The e-business logo, System/370, MVS, z/OS, zSeries, z/VM, and VSE/ESA
are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both.
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System/390, OS/390, VM/ESA, S/390, RACF, and BookManager are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
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