This
IBM Redbooks publication discusses IBM System z10 Enterprise Class,
which offers a continuation of IBM scalable mainframe servers.
Based on z/Architecture, 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
* Increasing 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 IBM Redbooks:
* IBM System z10 Enterprise Class Technical Introduction, SG24-7515
* IBM System z Connectivity Handbook, SG24-5444
