Abstract
This IBM Redbooks publication discusses the IBM System z10 Enterprise Class, which offers a continuation of the IBM scalable mainframe servers. Based on z/Architecture, the IBM System z10 Enterprise Class server provides major extensions by:
- Increasing the maximum number of Processor Units.
- Providing fixed HSA where all devices, Channel Subsystems and Multiple Subchannel Sets are defined, thus better supporting dynamic changes.
- Providing a base for major server consolidation by further removing memory, processor, and channel constraints.
- Increased capacity upgrades flexibility.
This book provides an overview of the z10 EC and its functions, features, and associated software support. More details are offered in selected areas relevant to technical planning.
This book is intended for systems engineers, consultants, planners, and anyone wanting to understand the new IBM System z10 Enterprise Class functions and plan for their usage. It is not intended as an introduction to mainframes. Readers are expected to be generally familiar with existing System z technology and terminology.
For a more complete understanding of System z, also refer to Redbooks:
- IBM System z10 Enterprise Class Technical Introduction, SG24-7515
- IBM System z Connectivity Handbook, SG24-5444
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Overview
Chapter 2. System structure and design
Chapter 3. I/O system structure
Chapter 4. Channel Subsystem
Chapter 5. Cryptography
Chapter 6. Software support
Chapter 7. Concurrent upgrades
Chapter 8. RAS
Chapter 9. Environmental requirements
Special Notices
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