TYPE PROGRAM  RELEASE   NUMBER   MIN/MAX  OPTION
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PRE  5770999  V7R2M0    MF59807   00/00    0000



NOTICE:
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use system memory addresses not generated by the IBM translator,
including programs that circumvent control technology designed to limit
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for future PTFs.  By applying this PTF you authorize and agree to the
foregoing.

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APAR Error Description / Circumvention

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Many Numeric and Decimal operations use special methods to load
or store data.  The implementation of these methods is not as
optimal as possible for newer power processors.  This can result
in extra CPU being required when executing the operations.

CORRECTION FOR APAR MA46976 :
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The special methods used by Numeric and Decimal operations to
load or store data have been optimized for the newer power
processors.

CIRCUMVENTION FOR APAR MA46976 :
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None.


Activation Instructions


None.




Special Instructions


None.


Default Instructions

THIS PTF CAN BE APPLIED IMMEDIATE OR DELAYED.



Supersedes

PTF/FIX NO(S).  APAR TITLE LINE
--------------  ------------------------------------------------------------
   MF59834      LIC-DB SLIC DB Parallel Index Build Priority
   MF58833      LIC-OTHER-THREADS-INCORROUT IMPROVE TIMING WINDOW SO THAT QW

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