Storage maps

Figure 1 and Figure 2 describe the layout of central and virtual storage, respectively. For a description of the prefixed storage area (PSA), see the PSA control block section in z/OS® MVS™ Data Areas in http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/os/zos/bkserv/.

Figure 1. Virtual storage layout for single address space
Virtual storage layout for single address space

Figure 2. Mapping of V=R regions into central storage
Mapping of V=R regions into central storage