Communication Controller for Linux on System z

Communication Controller for Linux® on System z can provide an alternative and superior platform for running the Network Control Program (NCP) software product, in place of many configurations where you are currently using a 37xx hardware environment.

Enhancements in V1.3 include:

• New DLSw command console client

• Multiple DLSw console port support

• New filter for DLSw "show" command based on peer addresses

• Samples to automate CCL start and stop sequences

• Performance enhancements

• MultiLink Transmission Group (MLTG) support for IP Transmission Groups (IPTGs)

• Multiple OSA/OSN CDLC IPL port support

• CCU and 900 Utilization reporting via NPA LU

• Installation compatibility for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (SLES 11), available April 30, 2009

You can read more about these enhancements in the IBM Communication Controller for Linux on System z V1.3 announcement letter.

The V1.3 enhancements add to the following functions delivered in prior releases:

• Replacement of key 3745/46 functions including:
  • An interface for vendor-written plug-ins in support of X.25 NPSI.
  • Channel Data Link Control (CDLC) using OSA-Express2 in NCP mode (OSN).
  • Performance improvements which lower CPU utilization and increase throughput.
  • SNA connectivity over OSA Express fiber ports based on OSA Express layer 2 switch technology.
  • IP connectivity between two CCL NCPs.
  • SNA Network Interconnection (SNI).
  • Intermediate Network Node (INN).
  • Boundary Network Node (BNN).
  • Extended Recovery Facility (XRF) and Network Routing Facility (NRF).
  • SSCP Takeover and Giveback.
• Additional Features for monitoring and managing critical Network functions:
  • Generation and utility support for the NCP that is installed in the Communication Controller for Linux on System z9 and zSeries is provided through Advanced Communication Function (ACF) System Support Program (SSP).
  • Monitoring, real-time analysis, and interactive tuning of internal NCP resources in the Linux environment through NTuneMON.
  • Support for Netview Performance Monitor (NPM).
  • Support of NCP dumping and restarting functions with faster availability.
  • Communication Controller for Linux MOSS console via an easily-accessible browser.