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The z10 EC is also able to exploit numerous operating sys- tems concurrently on a single server, these include z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE, z/TPF, TPF and Linux for System z. These operating systems are designed to support existing appli- cation investments without anticipated change and help you realize the benefi ts of the z10 EC. System z10 – the new business equation.

z/OS

August 5, 2008, IBM announced z/OS V1.10. This release of the z/OS operating system builds on leadership capa- bilities, enhances time-tested technologies, and leverages deep synergies with the IBM System z10 and IBM System Storage™ family of products. z/OS V1.10 supports new capabilities designed to provide:

•Storage scalability. Extended Address Volumes (EAVs) enable you to defi ne volumes as large as 223 GB to relieve storage constraints and help you simplify storage management by providing the ability to manage fewer, large volumes as opposed to many small volumes.

•Application and data serving scalability. Up to 64 engines, up to 1.5 TB per server with up to 1.0 TB of real memory per LPAR, and support for large (1 MB) pages on the System z10 can help provide scale and performance for your critical workloads.

•Intelligent and optimized dispatching of workloads. Hip- erDispatch can help provide increased scalability and performance of higher n-way z10 EC systems by improv- ing the way workload is dispatched within the server.

•Low-cost, high-availability disk solution. The Basic HyperSwap™ capability (enabled by TotalStorage® Pro- ductivity Center for Replication Basic Edition for System z) provides a low-cost, single-site, high-availability disk solution which allows the confi guration of disk replication services using an intuitive browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) served from z/OS.

•Improved total cost of ownership. zIIP-Assisted HiperSockets for Large Messages, IBM Scalable Architecture for Financial Reporting™ enabled for zIIP (a service offering of IBM Global Business Services), zIIP- Assisted z/OS Global Mirror (XRC), and additional z/OS XML System Services exploitation of zIIP and zAAP help make these workloads more attractive on System z.

•Improved management of temporary processor capac- ity. A Capacity Provisioning Manager, which is avail- able on z/OS V1.10, and available on z/OS V1.9 with PTFs, can monitor z/OS systems on z10 EC servers. Activation and deactivation of temporary capacity can be suggested or performed automatically based on user-defi ned schedules and workload criteria. RMF™ or equivalent function is required to use the Capacity Provi- sioning Manager.

•Improved network security. z/OS Communications Server introduces new defensive fi ltering capability. Defensive fi lters are evaluated ahead of confi gured IP fi lters, and can be created dynamically, which can provide added protection and minimal disruption of services in the event of an attack.

•z/OS V1.10 also supports RSA key, ISO Format-3 PIN block, 13-Digit through 19-Digit PANdata, secure key AES, and SHA algorithms.

•Improved productivity. z/OS V1.10 provides improve- ments in or new capabilities for: simplifying diagnosis and problem determination; expanded Health Check Services; network and security management; automatic dump and re-IPL capability; as well as overall z/OS, I/O confi guration, sysplex, and storage operations

With z/OS 1.9, IBM delivers functionality that continues to solidify System z leadership as the premier data server. z/OS 1.9 offers enhancements in the areas of security, net- working, scalability, availability, application development, integration, and improved economics with more exploita- tion for specialty engines. A foundational element of the platform — the z/OS tight interaction with the System z hardware and its high level of system integrity.

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Contents IBM System z10 Enterprise Class z10 EC Reference Guide Table of Contents IBM System z10 Enterprise Class z10 EC Overview Specialty engines offer an attractive alternative Just-in-time deployment of IT resourcesNumerical computing on the chip Order of introductionZ10 EC Architecture ArchitectureLiberating your assets with System z Evolving for your businessPage Commitment to system integrity Page TPF VSELinux on System z Operating System ESA/390 Z10 ECPage Page Z10 EC Design and Technology Z10 EC Model Z10 EC Base and Sub-capacity Offerings Z10 EC model upgradesLarge System Performance Reference Z10 EC PerformanceCPU Measurement Facility System I/O Configuration Analyzer Z10 EC I/O SubsystemZ10 EC Channels and I/O Connectivity Modes of Operation Concurrent UpdateFicon Express4 and Ficon Express2 Performance Support of Spanned Channels and Logical PartitionsFCP Channels Ficon Support for Cascaded DirectorsFCP increased performance for small block sizes Platform and name server registration in Ficon channel Scsi IPL now a base functionFCP Full fabric connectivity Ficon and FCP for connectivity to disk, tape, and printersIt will register Program Directed re-IPL NPort ID VirtualizationOSA-Express3 Ethernet features Summary of benefits Feature Infrastructure Ports perPort density or granularity Type FeaturesOSA-Express2 availability Purpose/TrafficFour-port exploitation on OSA-Express3 GbE SX and LX OSA-Express3 10 Gigabit Ethernet SROSA-Express3 Gigabit Ethernet LX OSA-Express3 Gigabit Ethernet SXDynamic LAN idle for z/OS Network Traffic AnalyzerLayer 2 transport mode When would it be used? Link aggregation for z/VM in Layer 2 modeIBM Communication Controller for Linux CCL Direct Memory Access DMAOSA Layer 3 Virtual MAC for z/OS Hardware data routerRemove L2/L3 LPAR-to-LPAR Restriction OSA Integrated Console ControllerOSA/SF Virtual MAC and Vlan id Display Capability HiperSockets HiperSockets Enhancement for zIIP Exploitation Can Do IT securely Security CryptographyCP Assist for Cryptographic Function Cpacf Configurable Crypto Express2 Secure Key AES Dynamically add crypto to a logical partitionSystem z10 EC cryptographic migration TKE 5.3 workstation and support for Smart Card ReaderEnhancement with TKE 5.3 LIC TKE additional smart cardsRemote Key Loading Benefits Remote Loading of Initial ATM KeysImproved Key Exchange With Non-CCA Cryptographic Systems Capacity on Demand Temporary Capacity On Demand CapabilitiesAmendment for CBU Tests Capacity Provisioning System z9 System z10 OS Capacity provisioning allows you to set up rulesRAS Design Focus Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability RASHardware System Area HSA Availability FunctionsEnhanced Book Availability Enhanced Driver Maintenance Concurrent Physical Memory UpgradeConcurrent Physical Memory Replacement Concurrent Defective Book ReplacementPlan Ahead Memory Transparent SparingEnvironmental Enhancements Service EnhancementsPower Monitoring Power Estimation ToolIBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager Parallel Sysplex Cluster TechnologyCoupling Facility Control Code Cfcc Level Improved service time with Coupling Facility DuplexSystem-Managed CF Structure Duplexing Coupling Facility Configuration AlternativesParallel Sysplex Coupling Connectivity Coupling Connectivity for Parallel Sysplex Introducing long reach InfiniBand coupling linksZ10 EC Max Z10 Coupling Link OptionsServer Time Protocol STP Time synchronization and time accuracy on z10 ECPreview Improved STP System Management with Continuous availability of NTP servers used as Exter Enhanced Network Time Protocol NTP client supportNTP server on Hardware Management Console HMC Enhanced STP recovery when Internal Battery FeatureApplication Programming Interface API to automate Internal Battery Feature Recommendation HMC/SE Console Messenger HMC System SupportFamily Machine Type Internet Protocol, Version 6 IPv6HMC z/VM Tower systems management enhancements Gdps Implementation Services for Parallel SysplexFiber Quick Connect for Ficon LX Environments Model O Cage Z10 EC Physical Characteristics Z10 EC Configuration DetailZ10 EC Dimensions Z9 EC Number of Frames 2 Frame Z10 EC Environmentals Model O CageICFs Processor Unit Features ModelOSA-Express3 and OSA-Express2 Features Min Max CPs IFLsGeneral Information Z9 BC Coupling Facility CF Level of SupportStatement of Direction Following Redbook publications are available now PublicationsResource Link ZSO03018-USEN-02
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