IBM United States
Software Announcement 203-190
July 29, 2003

IBM Compiler and Library for REXX on zSeries Release 4 increase efficiency and flexibility

 ENUS203-190.PDF (63KB)


At a glance

IBM Compiler for REXX on zSeries R4 and IBM Library for REXX on zSeries R4:

  • Include all service since Release 3
  • Provide more efficient systems management
  • Support improved error checking
  • Provide more information during debugging
  • Improve error checking during compilation
  • Allow increased flexibility

For ordering, contact:

Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).

Overview

IBM Compiler for REXX on zSeries® Release 4 and IBM Library for REXX on zSeries Release 4 are enhanced to meet your continued requirement for REXX support on IBM z/VM® and z/OS®. In addition to including a roll-up of service since Release 3, the REXX Compiler R4 has been enhanced to provide:

  • More efficient systems management by supporting CMS sequence numbers
  • Improved error checking for built-in functions
  • Improved debugging by providing the full name of the source file in the executable file
  • Improved error handling when the message repository is not available
  • Improved debugging and systems management through variables indicating compilation date and time
  • Increased flexibility with new compiler options

In addition to supporting the above compiler enhancements, the REXX Library has been enhanced to:

  • Support simplified interfaces to operating system functions
  • Provide sample interfaces to other programming languages

For more information, visit our Web site:

Note that the previous releases of these two products were known as Compiler for SAA® REXX/370 and Library for SAA REXX/370 Release 3.

Key prerequisites

One of the following:

  • z/OS V1R3, or later
  • OS/390® V2R10
  • z/VM V3R1, V4R2, or later

Planned availability dates

  • August 29, 2003, for OS/390 and z/OS
  • October 31, 2003, for z/VM

Description

The following enhancements are provided in REXX Compiler R4 :

For the z/VM and z/OS environments:

  • Error checking of built-in functions is improved.

    In many cases, error reporting for expressions involving invocations of built-in functions has been improved since the compiler now knows more about the properties (numeric, non-numeric, etc.) of the values returned by such built-in functions. For example, the SYMBOL function always returns a character string ('VAR', 'LIT', or 'BAD') and cannot therefore be used in an arithmetic expression such as: 

              Say 1 + SYMBOL('J')

    Previous compiler releases did not detect this error. In R4 the compiler reports the following error: 

              Say 1 + SYMBOL('J')
                    |
          +++FANGAO0659S Non-numeric term

    This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PN79373 for Release 3 on z/OS and APAR PN83402 for Release 3 on z/VM.

  • A new date conversion function is provided, allowing you to specify the input format, the input date, and the output format.

    The new function will produce the date in the specified output format, including separation characters.

    This function is also provided in the following PTFs for Release 3:

    • PQ00082: Compiler on z/OS
    • PQ01522: Compiler on z/VM
    • PQ00080: Library on z/OS
    • PQ38442: Library on z/VM
  • Debugging capabilities are improved by writing the source code file identifier into the compiled code.

    The compiler now writes the name of the source file to the executable output. For z/OS and OS/390, this is the DSName of the first data set in the SYSIN concatenation. For CMS, this is the fileid.

    This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PN79373 for Release 3 on z/OS and APAR PN83402 for Release 3 on z/VM.

  • New compiler directives provide improved systems management and debugging.
    • %SYSDATE and %SYSTIME are provided to retrieve the compilation date and time. The values are stored in special variables SYSDATE and SYSTIME using the specified REXX DATE format.

      Note that the variables SYSDATE and SYSTIME are not set if you are running with the Alternate Library or if the compiler option TRACE is used.

    • %TESTHALT places testhalt hooks at specific places in the program. When compiled with the currently available TESTHALT option, code is generated in several places within the REXX program to check for the HALT condition. This can lead to performance degradation. With the %TESTHALT directive, you can specify where the compiler should generate the HALT condition checks.

      This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PQ00107 for Release 3 on z/OS and APAR PQ27255 for Release 3 on z/VM.

    • Linkage/edit is simplified on z/OS and OS/390 by generating object modules that include preselected Stub code.

      The new %STUB statement includes the named Stub into the object output file.

      This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PQ03587 for Release 3 on z/OS and APAR PQ52347 for Release 3 on z/VM.

  • New compile options are introduced:
    • SLINE(A) — This automatic SLINE includes the source lines, depending on the compile options TRACE and ALTERNATE, and/or the SOURCELINE function used.
    • No/Optimize bypasses the compiler optimizer step.
    • FORMAT(C) uses columns to list erroneous sourcelines.
    • LIBLEVEL(n) restricts the usage of REXX language constructs to a specific library level.

    This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PN79373 for Release 3 on z/OS and APAR PN83402 for Release 3 on z/VM.

    More details about the above options can be found in the REXX for zSeries User's Guide and Reference .

For the z/VM environment only:

  • Improved messages are provided when the message repository is not available.

    With this enhancement, correct compiler messages are displayed even if the FANUME message repository is not installed or not in synchronization with the compiler release level.

    Note that this function already existed in the OS/390 and z/OS environment. This enhancement makes this function available in the z/VM environment.

    This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PQ52349 for Release 3 on z/VM.

  • Maintenance is simplified by allowing you to set the date/time stamp of various output files to the date/time stamp of the source file.

    With this enhancement, the file creation date and time of any of the files generated by the compiler under CMS may be set to the last change date and time of the source file. This is done with the new compiler option OLDDATE. It is also possible to select any of the generated files to which the OLDDATE option should apply. This is done with a selection list in parentheses following the OLDDATE option. Separator blanks are not allowed. The list may be empty or a concatenation of any of the following four characters, corresponding to the four output files:

    • C: CEXEC (the compiled EXEC)
    • P: PRINT (the compiler LISTING)
    • I: IEXEC (the expanded EXEC)
    • O: OBJECT (the TEXT file)

    This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PQ60410 for Release 3 on z/VM.

For the OS/390 and z/OS environments only:

  • New compiler option DDNames allows you to redefine the standard ddnames by reading a control file.

    This enhancement enables you to compile a program with user-selectable ddnames, replacing one or all of the following standard names:

    • SYSIN
    • SYSCEXEC
    • SYSDUMP
    • SYSPRINT
    • SYSPUNCH
    • SYSTERM
    • SYSIEXEC
    • SYSLIB

    The alternate ddnames are specified by a table in the data set defined by the standard ddname FANDDN. The following new compiler options support the use of the alternate ddnames:

    • NODDNAMES (Abbreviation: NODD)

      The data set defined by FANDDN is not read, and no ddnames will be replaced. This is the default.

    • DDNAMES (Abbreviation: DD)

      The data set defined by FANDDN is read and compiler ddnames are replaced.

    • DDNAMES(ddname) (Abbreviation: DD(ddname))

      The data set defined by ddname 'ddname' is read and compiler ddnames are replaced.

    This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PQ54247 for Release 3 on z/OS.

  • Simplified interface to ISPF services is added.

    Currently, if ISPF services are used by a module, the invocation parameter LANG(CREX) must be specified on the call to ISPF. This enhancement allows you to simplify your interface to ISPF by using the REXX stubs EAGSTCE, EAGSTCPP, and EAGSTMP. These stubs have been enhanced to indicate to ISPF that a REXX module is invoked.

    Note: ISPF updates are required to support these new stubs. ISPF Development has indicated that these updates will be available in a future release of ISPF.

    This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PQ70701 for Release 3 on z/OS.

  • Improved portability is available with STREAM I/O function package.

    The use of stream I/O functions provides for easier coding syntax and leads to better portability of REXX programs among different operating system platforms. This function package facilitates the use of I/O functions in interpreted and compiled REXX following the stream I/O concept.

The following enhancements are provided in REXX Library R4 :

For the OS/390 and z/OS environments only:

  • Interfaces to operating system functions are simplified with a multipurpose STUB.

    This enhancement enables you to generate link-edited modules supporting nearly all of the previous conventions with only one STUB named MULTI. In addition to supporting the existing interfaces to EFPL, CPPL, CPPLEFPL, CALLCMD, and subset of the MVS™ stub, this new stub also supports ADDRESS LINK and ADDRESS ATTACH. For ADDRESS LINKMVS and ADDRESS ATTCHMVS the existing MVS stub must be selected.

    This function is also provided in the PTF for APAR PQ04021 for Release 3 on z/OS.

  • Sample code for interfacing with other programming languages is available.

    Compiler for REXX on zSeries now includes some sample jobs that describe how to call a REXX program from within another program written in a different programming language, such as Assembler, Cobol, PL/I, and C.

    Within the samples, both the IRXJCL and IRXEXEC interfaces are demonstrated. These interfaces are applicable to both interpreted and compiled REXX execs. However, the sample jobs illustrate the use of interpreted programs.

    The following samples are provided:

    • For IRXEXEC:
      • SIEXASM (IRXEXEC Assembler)
      • SIEXC (IRXEXEC C)
      • SIEXCOB (IRXEXEC Cobol)
      • SIEXPLI (IRXEXEC PL/I)
    • For IRXJCL:
      • SJCLASM (IRXJCL Assembler)
      • SJCLC (IRXJCL C)
      • SJCLCOB (IRXJCL Cobol)
      • SJCLPLI (IRXJCL PL/I)

Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act

Compiler for REXX on zSeries and Library for REXX on zSeries are capable as of August 29, 2003, and October 31, 2003, 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 products properly interoperates with them.

Hardware and software support services

SmoothStart/Installation Services

IBM SmoothStart™ and Installation Services are not provided.

Trademarks

 
MVS and SmoothStart are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
 
zSeries, z/OS, z/VM, SAA, and OS/390 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
 
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Technical information

Specified operating environment

Hardware requirements

Compiler for REXX on zSeries® Release 4 and Library for REXX on zSeries Release 4 run on any hardware that meets the minimum specifications of the supported operating system environment.

Software requirements

All prerequisites and corequisites for these products apply.

The products listed here are supported only while service is available for those products.

REXX Compiler for z/VM® R4 and REXX Library for z/VM R4 operate in a CMS environment on one of the following operating systems:

  • z/VM (5654-A17) V3R1
  • z/VM (5739-A03) V4R2, or later

REXX Compiler for z/OS® R4 and REXX Library for z/OS R4 operate in a TSO/E environment on one of the following operating systems:

  • OS/390® (5647-A01) V2R10
  • z/OS (5694-A01) V1R3, or later

Compatibility: Compiler for REXX on zSeries R4 is upwardly compatible with Compiler for SAA® REXX/370 R3. Library for REXX on zSeries R4 is upwardly compatible with Library for SAA REXX/370 R3.

Limitations: REXX Compiler on z/VM and REXX Library on z/VM no longer support 370 mode.

User group requirements

  • MR00048971 — Implement I/O built-in functions (linein(), stream() etc.) under MVS™
  • MR00065066 — Include standard REXX I/O functions as part of supported product
  • MR00072906 — Make ISPF aware of the REXX Compiler
  • MR0410011855 — Compiled REXX VB to FB Conversion Tool

Planning information

Packaging

z/OS and OS/390 customers will receive the following in the REXX Compiler program package:

  • SMP/E installable tape containing the REXX Compiler code
  • Hardcopy Licensed Program Specifications (GH19-8161)
  • Hardcopy Program Directory (GI10-8170)

z/OS and OS/390 customers will receive the following in the REXX Library program package:

  • SMP/E installable tape containing the REXX Library code and the Alternate Library code
  • Hardcopy Licensed Program Specifications (GH19-8161)
  • Hardcopy Program Directory (GI10-9910) for the Library code
  • Hardcopy Program Directory (GI10-3243) for the Alternate Library code

z/VM customers will receive the following in the REXX Compiler program package:

  • VMSES/E installable tape containing the REXX Compiler code
  • Hardcopy Licensed Program Specifications (GH19-8161)
  • Hardcopy Program Directory (GI19-0029)

z/VM customers will receive the following in the REXX Library program package:

  • VMSES/E installable tape containing the REXX Library code and the Alternate Library code
  • Hardcopy Licensed Program Specifications (GH19-8161)
  • Hardcopy Program Directory (GI19-0027) for the Library code
  • Hardcopy Program Directory (GI19-0028) for the Alternate Library code

About the Alternate Library

The REXX Alternate Library enables users who do not have the Library for REXX on zSeries installed to run compiled REXX programs. It contains a language processor that transforms the compiled programs and runs them with the REXX interpreter, which is shipped as part of the OS/390, z/OS, and z/VM operating systems.

Software developers can distribute the Alternate Library, free of charge, with their compiled REXX programs. This allows customers who have the REXX Library installed to gain the performance benefits of running the compiled REXX programs, and also allows customers who don't have the REXX Library to still run the programs (as interpreted).

By including the Alternate Library in their program packages, software developers gain the benefits of shipping compiled REXX programs without the source code:

  • Maintenance of the program is simplified since the code can not be modified inadvertently.
  • Compiled programs can be shipped in load module format, simplifying packaging and installation.

Note that when using the Alternate Library, the performance of compiled REXX programs is similar to that of interpreted programs. The performance benefits of compiled REXX are available only when the REXX Library is installed.

System integrity

IBM will accept APARs where the installation of this licensed program causes an exposure to the system integrity of OS/390 or z/OS. This program is intended to run unauthorized.

OS/390 and z/OS system integrity applies: Yes

Security, auditability, and control

The announced programs use the security and auditability features of the host hardware or operating system software. 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

Ordering z/OS through the Internet

ShopzSeries (formerly SHOPS390) provides an easy way to plan and order your z/OS ServerPac or CBPDO. It will analyze your current installation, determine the correct product migration, and present your new configuration based on z/OS. Additional products can also be added to your order (including determination of whether all product requisites are satisfied). ShopzSeries is available in the U.S. and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, contact your IBM representative (or Business Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM ordering process. For more details and availability, visit the ShopzSeries Web site at:

Order VM SDO and VSE SIPO through the Internet

ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order zSeries software upgrades. This now includes VM and VSE! Using ShopzSeries, customers can quickly generate orders for VM SDOs and VSE SIPOs. Additionally, ShopzSeries will ensure your order is technically correct (that is, ensures any coreq or prereq or incompatibility conditions are resolved to ensure timely order placement and processing). ShopzSeries is available in the United States and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, contact your IBM representative (or Business Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM ordering process. For more details and availability, visit the ShopzSeries Web site at:

Current licensees

Current licensees of Compiler for SAA REXX/370 R3 and Library for SAA REXX/370 R3 will be sent a program reorder form that can be returned directly to IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment.

Reorder forms for OS/390 and z/OS customers are scheduled to be mailed by September 12, 2003. Reorder forms for z/VM customers are scheduled to be mailed by November 14, 2003.

When Release 4 is available, Release 3 will no longer be available.

In addition, the following media features, previously available in Release 3, will no longer be available in Release 4:

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013):

  • 5101 — Compiler for MVS, Japanese, 9/6250
  • 5337 — Compiler for VM, English, 4MM
  • 5338 — Compiler for VM, Japanese, 4MM
  • 5357 — Compiler for MVS, Japanese, 4MM
  • 5358 — Compiler for MVS, English, 4MM
  • 5861 — Compiler for MVS, English, 9/6250
  • 5871 — Compiler for VM, English, 9/6250
  • 5874 — Compiler for VM, English, 1/4 CRT-120M
  • 6113 — Compiler for VM, Japanese, 9/6250
  • 6115 — Compiler for VM, Japanese, 1/4 CRT-120M

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014):

  • 5101 — Library for MVS, Japanese, 9/6250
  • 5337 — Library for VM, English, 4MM
  • 5338 — Library for VM, Japanese, 4MM
  • 5357 — Library for MVS, Japanese, 4MM
  • 5358 — Library for MVS, English, 4MM
  • 5861 — Library for MVS, English, 9/6250
  • 5871 — Library for VM, English, 9/6250
  • 5874 — Library for VM, English, 1/4 CRT-120M
  • 6113 — Library for VM, Japanese, 9/6250
  • 6115 — Library for VM, Japanese, 1/4 CRT-120M

The following billing features, previously available in Release 3, are also withdrawn in Release 4:

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013):

  • 0051 — IMLC Base 80 MSUs
  • 0052 — IMLC 1 MSU
  • 0053 — IMLC 10 MSUs
  • 0054 — IMLC 50 MSUs

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014):

  • 0101 — IMLC Base 80 MSUs
  • 0102 — IMLC 1 MSU
  • 0103 — IMLC 10 MSUs
  • 0104 — IMLC 50 MSUs

New licensees

Orders for new licenses can be placed now. Registered customers can access IBMLink™ for ordering information and charges.

Shipment will not occur before the 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.

Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.

  • Orders that ship before the planned availability will receive Compiler for SAA REXX/370 R3 or Library for SAA REXX/370 R3.
  • Orders that ship after the planned availability date will receive Compiler for REXX on zSeries R4 or Library for REXX on zSeries R4.

New users of IBM Compiler for REXX on zSeries should specify:

    Type: 5695 Model: 013

New users of IBM Library for REXX on zSeries should specify:

    Type: 5695 Model: 014

Basic license: To order a graduated basic license monthly license charge (MLC), specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration and the feature number below that corresponds to the processor group that contains the designated machine.

Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium.

Note that graduated MLC is available only to z/VM customers of REXX Compiler and REXX Library.

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013) 

                    Graduated
Group               basic MLC
number              feature number
 
10                  0257
15                  0258
18                  0259
20                  0260
25                  0261
28                  0262
29                  1452
30                  0263
31                  1453
32                  0264
35                  0265
38                  0266
40                  0267
50                  0268
60                  0269
70                  1454
80                  1455

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014) 

 
 
                    Graduated
Group               basic MLC
number              feature number
 
10                  0313
15                  0314
18                  0315
20                  0316
25                  0317
28                  0318
29                  1518
30                  0319
31                  1519
32                  0320
35                  0321
38                  0322
40                  0323
50                  0324
60                  0325
70                  1532
80                  1533

Multiple Operating System — PR/SM™ (MOSP): For graduated MLC for MOSP, specify the feature number below that corresponds to the processor group that contains the designated machine.

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013) 

                    MOSP basic
                    graduated
Group               MLC
number              feature number
 
18                  3936
20                  3937
25                  3938
28                  3939
29                  3940
30                  3941
31                  3942
32                  3943
35                  3944
38                  3945
40                  3946
50                  3947
60                  3948
70                  3949
80                  3950

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014) 

                    MOSP basic
                    graduated
Group               MLC
number              feature number
 
18                  0001
20                  0002
25                  0003
28                  0004
29                  0005
30                  0006
31                  0007
32                  0008
35                  0009
38                  0010
40                  0011
50                  0012
60                  0013
70                  0014
80                  0015

Note: The group can be determined by referring to either the Exhibit for IBM System/390® Machines (Z125-3901) or the Exhibit for Non-IBM Machines (Z125-3902) associated with the IBM Customer Agreement (Z125-4575).

Entry Support License (ESL): To order an ESL, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the applicable ESL OTC feature number. Also specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium.

Note that ESL is available to z/VM, OS/390, and z/OS customers of REXX Compiler and REXX Library. 

 
                                             ESL one-time charge
Program number/description                   feature number
 
5695-013 Compiler for                        0835
 REXX on zSeries
5695-014 Library for                         0837
 REXX on zSeries

ESL machines can be determined by referring to the IBM Entry End User/390 Attachment (Z125-4379).

Parallel Sysplex® License Charge (PSLC) basic license: To order a basic license, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Specify the PSLC Base feature. If applicable, specify the PSLC Level A, PSLC Level B, PSLC Level C, and PSLC Level D features and quantity.

If there is more than one program copy in a Parallel Sysplex, the charge for all copies is associated to one license by specifying the applicable PSLC feature numbers and quantity represented by the sum of the Service Units in Millions (MSUs) in your Parallel Sysplex. For all other program copies, specify the PSLC No-Charge (NC) Identifier feature on the licenses.

Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium for z/OS or OS/390.

Note that PSLC is available only to OS/390 and z/OS customers of REXX Compiler and REXX Library.

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013) 

                    PSLC           PSLC basic License
Machine(s)          feature        MLC feature
MSU capacity        number         description
 
1                   3996           PSLC Base, 1 MSU
2                   3997           PSLC Base, 2 MSUs
 
3                   0021           PSLC Base, 3 MSUs
 
4 -- 45             0022           PSLC Level A, 1 MSU
                    0023           PSLC Level A, 42 MSUs
 
46 -- 175           0024           PSLC Level B, 1 MSU
                    0025           PSLC Level B, 10 MSUs
                    0026           PSLC Level B, 50 MSUs
 
176 -- 315          3998           PSLC Level C, 1 MSU
                    3999           PSLC Level C, 10 MSUs
                    4000           PSLC Level C, 50 MSUs
 
316 or more         0055           PSLC Level D, 1 MSU
                    0056           PSLC Level D, 50 MSUs
 
Not Applicable      0027           PSLC NC Identifier

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014) 

                    PSLC           PSLC basic license
Machine(s)          feature        MLC feature
MSU capacity        number         description
 
1                   0079           PSLC Base, 1 MSU
2                   0080           PSLC Base, 2 MSUs
 
3                   0081           PSLC Base, 3 MSUs
 
4 -- 45             0082           PSLC Level A, 1 MSU
                    0083           PSLC Level A, 42 MSUs
 
                    PSLC           PSLC basic license
Machine(s)          feature        MLC feature
MSU capacity        number         description
 
 
46 -- 175           0084           PSLC Level B, 1 MSU
                    0085           PSLC Level B, 10 MSUs
                    0086           PSLC Level B, 50 MSUs
 
176 -- 315          1004           PSLC Level C, 1 MSU
                    1005           PSLC Level C, 10 MSUs
                    1006           PSLC Level C, 50 MSUs
 
316 or more         0105           PSLC Level D, 1 MSU
                    0106           PSLC Level D, 50 MSUs
 
Not Applicable      0087           PSLC NC Identifier

Example 1: Compiler for REXX on zSeries

For a single machine with 11 MSUs, the PSLC features would be:

  • 0021 — quantity 1
  • 0022 — quantity 8

Example 2: Library for REXX on zSeries

For two machines in a Parallel Sysplex, which have an aggregation of 60 MSUs, the PSLC features would be:

  • PSLC chargeable license #1:
    • 0081 — quantity 1
    • 0083 — quantity 1
    • 0084 — quantity 5
    • 0085 — quantity 1
  • PSLC no-charge license #2:
    • 0087 — quantity 1

Workload License Charge (WLC) basic license: To order a basic license, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration.

Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium.

Note that Flat WLC is available to z/VM, OS/390, and z/OS customers of REXX Compiler and REXX Library.

Flat Workload License Charge features 

FWLC                FWLC
feature             feature
number              description
 
4900                WLC Compiler for REXX on zSeries
4900                WLC Library for REXX on zSeries

Growth Opportunity License Charge (GOLC): To order GOLC software, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the GOLC monthly charge feature number from the table below.

Also, specify the feature number for the desired distribution medium.

Note that GOLC is available to z/VM, OS/390, and z/OS customers of REXX Compiler and REXX Library.

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013) 

                              GOLC
GOLC                          feature
category                      number
 
H30                           0100
H50                           0101
H70                           0102

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014) 

                              GOLC
GOLC                          feature
category                      number
 
H30                           0400
H50                           0401
H70                           0402

zSeries Entry License Charge (zELC): To order zELC software, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the zELC monthly charge feature number from the table below.

Also, specify the feature number for the desired distribution medium.

Note that zELC is available to z/VM, OS/390, and z/OS customers of REXX Compiler and REXX Library.

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013) 

                              zELC
                              feature
z800 models                   number
 
0A1 -- 1 engine               4004
0B1 -- 1 engine               4005
0C1 -- 1 engine               4006
001 -- 1 engine               4007
0A2 -- 2 engines              4008
002 -- 2 engines              4009
003 -- 3 engines              4010
004 -- 4 engines              4011
0E1 -- 1 engine               4012
0X2 -- 2 engines              4013

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014) 

                              zELC
 
                              feature
z800 models                   number
 
0A1 -- 1 engine               4001
0B1 -- 1 engine               4002
0C1 -- 1 engine               4003
001 -- 1 engine               4004
0A2 -- 2 engines              4005
002 -- 2 engines              4006
003 -- 3 engines              4007
004 -- 4 engines              4008
0E1 -- 1 engine               4009
0X2 -- 2 engines              4010

Basic machine-readable material 

                              Feature        Distribution
Environment                   number         medium
 
z/OS Compiler, English        5862           3480
z/OS Compiler, Kanji          5102           3480
z/OS Library, English         5862           3480
z/OS Library, Kanji           5102           3480
 
                              Feature        Distribution
Environment                   number         medium
 
z/VM Compiler, English        5872           3480
z/VM Compiler, Kanji          6114           3480
z/VM Library, English         5872           3480
z/VM Library, Kanji           6114           3480

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.

Example: If publications are not desired for the initial order, specify feature number 3470 to ship media only. For future updates, specify feature number 3480 to ship media updates only. If, in the future, publication updates are required, order an MES to remove feature number 3480; then, the publications will ship with the next release of the program. 

                                                    Feature
Description                                         number
 
Initial shipments
 
Serial Number Only (suppresses shipment             3444
 of media and documentation)
 
Ship Media Only (suppresses initial                 3470
 shipment of documentation)
 
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses                 3471
 initial shipment of media)
 
Satellite Electronic Delivery                       3450
 
Update shipments
 
Ship Media Updates Only (suppresses                 3480
 update shipment of documentation)
 
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses                 3481
 update shipment of media)
 
Suppress Updates (suppresses update                 3482
 shipment of media and documentation)
 
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.

DSLO license: To order a DSLO license, specify the program number, feature number 9901 for asset registration, and the feature number below for a graduated monthly license charge that corresponds to the group containing the designated machine.

Note that DSLO is available only to z/VM customers of REXX Compiler and REXX Library.

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013) 

                    DSLO
                    graduated
                    MLC
Group               feature
number              number
 
10                  0283
15                  0284
18                  0285
20                  0286
25                  0287
28                  0288
29                  1457
30                  0289
31                  1458
32                  0290
35                  0291
38                  0292
40                  0293
50                  0294
60                  0295
70                  1459
80                  1424

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014) 

                    DSLO
                    graduated
                    MLC
Group               feature
number              number
 
10                  0339
15                  0340
18                  0341
20                  0342
25                  0343
28                  0344
29                  1535
30                  0345
31                  1536
32                  0346
35                  0347
38                  0348
40                  0349
50                  0350
60                  0351
70                  1537
80                  1538

Multiple Operating System — PR/SM™ (MOSP): For a graduated MLC for MOSP, specify the feature number below that corresponds to the group that contains the designated machine.

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013) 

                    MOSP DSLO
                    graduated
                    MLC
Group               feature
number              number
 
18                  3966
20                  3967
25                  3968
28                  3969
29                  3970
30                  3971
31                  3972
32                  3973
35                  3974
 
                    MOSP DSLO
                    graduated
                    MLC
Group               feature
number              number
 
38                  3975
40                  3976
50                  3977
60                  3978
70                  3979
80                  3980

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014) 

                    MOSP DSLO
                    graduated
                    MLC
Group               feature
number              number
 
18                  0031
20                  0032
25                  0033
28                  0034
29                  0035
30                  0036
31                  0037
32                  0038
35                  0039
38                  0040
40                  0041
50                  0042
60                  0043
70                  0044
80                  0045

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.

Extended License Charge (ELC) basic license: To order a basic license, specify the appropriate program and feature number, if required, for asset registration. Specify the applicable Extended License Charge feature(s). Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium.

Note that ELC is available only to z/VM customers of REXX Compiler and REXX Library.

Processors with assigned capacity above 80 MSUs will now have VM and VSE software prices based on the CPU service unit capacity of the processor. The ELC price structure will have a Base Charge for 80 MSU capacity and an incremental Per MSU charge for all additional MSUs above the 80 MSU base.

Compiler for REXX on zSeries (5695-013) 

 
                                                            ELC
                                                            feature
Description                                                 number
 
ELC Including 80 MSU, Basic                                 4001
 Per User Base
ELC Above 80 MSU, Per Usage                                 4002
 Additional Quantity
ELC Above 80 MSU, Per Block of 50                           4003
 MSU Additional Quantity

Library for REXX on zSeries (5695-014) 

                                                            ELC
                                                            feature
Description                                                 number
 
ELC Including 80 MSU, Basic                                 1539
 Per User Base
ELC Above 80 MSU, Per Usage                                 1540
 Additional Quantity
ELC Above 80 MSU, Per Block of 50                           1541
 MSU Additional Quantity

Terms and conditions licensing: The following apply to products ordered with Extended License Charges (ELC):

  1. Z125-6018, ICA Attachment for Extended License Charges, which should be signed by the customer
  2. Z125-6019, ICA Exhibit for Extended License Charges

Unlicensed documentation: A program directory and one copy of the following publication are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material: 

 
                                        Order
Title                                   number
 
Licensed Program Specifications         GH19-8161

Additional copies of this unlicensed publication will be available for a fee at product availability. These copies may be ordered via direct order or you may contact your IBM representative.

Displayable softcopy publications: The following product manuals for Compiler for REXX on zSeries and Library for REXX on zSeries are offered in displayable softcopy form:

  • User's Guide and Reference (SH19-8160)
  • Diagnosis Guide (SH19-8179)

The displayable manuals will be available in both BOOK and PDF format on the Library page of the product Web site:

The BOOK files 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.

In addition, the program directories are available in PDF format on the product Web site.

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.

Customized offerings

Most product media is shipped only via Customized Offerings (that is, CBPDO, ServerPac, Systempac®). Noncustomized items (CDs, diskettes, source media, media kits) will continue to be shipped via the stand-alone product.

Terms and conditions

The terms for REXX Compiler and REXX Library, as previously announced (Software Announcement 294-679 , dated October 25, 1994) licensed under the IBM Customer Agreement are unaffected by this announcement except as noted below:

  • Test period is eliminated. Refer to Software Announcement 203-082 , dated March 25, 2003.

IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: Yes

IBM Electronic Services

IBM Global Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put you on the road to higher systems availability. IBM Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that provides you with an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support on the IBM eServer. You should benefit from greater system availability due to faster problem resolution and pre-emptive monitoring. IBM Electronic Services is comprised of two separate but complementary elements: IBM Electronic Services news page and IBM Electronic Service Agent™.

IBM Electronic Services news page provides you with a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used by customers 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 IBM Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on your IBM eServer system that is designed to proactively monitor events and transmit system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, customer-defined timetable. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tracks system inventory, hardware error logs, and performance information. If the server is under a current IBM maintenance service agreement or within the IBM Warranty period, the Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to provide proactive service that maintains higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent will be made available to IBM service support representatives when they are helping answer your questions or diagnosing problems.

To learn how IBM Electronic Services can work for you, visit:

Prices

Contact your IBM representative for charges information for this announcement.

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To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). 

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 Fax:       800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
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 Reference: YE001

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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.

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