IBM z16 Technical Introduction

IBM z16 Technical Introduction

by Bill White, Octavian Lascu, Ewerson Palacio, Makus Ertl, Jannie Houlbjerg, Hervey Kamga, Gerard Laumay, Slav Martinksi, Kazuhiro Nakajima, Martijn Raave, Paul Schouten, Anna Shugol, Andre Spahni, John Troy, Roman Vogt, Bo Xu
Released April 2022
Publisher(s): IBM Redbooks
ISBN: 9780738460499

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Book description

This IBM® Redbooks® publication introduces the latest member of the IBM Z® platform that is built with the IBM Telum processor: the IBM z16 server.

The IBM Z platform is recognized for its security, resiliency, performance, and scale. It is relied on for mission-critical workloads and as an essential element of hybrid cloud infrastructures. The IBM z16 server adds capabilities and value with innovative technologies that are needed to accelerate the digital transformation journey.

This book explains how the IBM z16 server uses innovations and traditional IBM Z strengths to satisfy the growing demand for cloud, analytics, and a more flexible infrastructure. With the IBM z16 servers as the base, applications can run in a trusted, reliable, and secure environment that improves operations and lessens business risk.

Table of contents

  1. April 2022+Front cover
  2. Notices
    1. Trademarks
  3. Preface
    1. Authors
    2. Now you can become a published author, too!
    3. Comments welcome
    4. Stay connected to IBM Redbooks
  4. Chapter 1. Enduring the pace of digital transformation with the IBM z16 server
    1. 1.1 The platform for the digital transformation journey
    2. 1.2 IBM z16 technical overview
      1. 1.2.1 Storage connectivity
      2. 1.2.2 Network connectivity
      3. 1.2.3 Cryptography
      4. 1.2.4 Clustering connectivity
      5. 1.2.5 Special-purpose features and functions
      6. 1.2.6 Capacity on Demand and performance
      7. 1.2.7 Reliability, availability, and serviceability
    3. 1.3 IBM z16 software support
      1. 1.3.1 IBM compilers
  5. Chapter 2. IBM z16 hardware overview
    1. 2.1 Models and upgrade paths
    2. 2.2 Frames and cabling
    3. 2.3 CPC drawers
      1. 2.3.1 Dual-chip modules
      2. 2.3.2 Processor unit
      3. 2.3.3 Memory
      4. 2.3.4 Hardware system area
    4. 2.4 I/O system structure
    5. 2.5 Power and cooling
      1. 2.5.1 Power options
      2. 2.5.2 Cooling options
      3. 2.5.3 Power considerations
  6. Chapter 3. Supported features and functions
    1. 3.1 IBM z16 I/O connectivity overview
    2. 3.2 Storage connectivity
      1. 3.2.1 zHyperLink Express
      2. 3.2.2 FICON Express features
    3. 3.3 Network connectivity
      1. 3.3.1 HiperSockets
      2. 3.3.2 OSA-Express features
      3. 3.3.3 Shared Memory Communications
      4. 3.3.4 RoCE Express features
    4. 3.4 Clustering connectivity
      1. 3.4.1 Dynamic I/O configuration for stand-alone CFs
    5. 3.5 Server Time Protocol
      1. 3.5.1 Changes to the STP implementation in the IBM z16
      2. 3.5.2 Network Time Protocol client support
      3. 3.5.3 Precision Time Protocol client support
      4. 3.5.4 IEEE 1588 PTP is implemented on the IBM z16 as an ETS for a CTN. The PTP Ethernet cable must plug directly into the BMC/OSC ports on the IBM z16. Redundant cabling and ETS should be configured.Pulse per second support
    6. 3.6 Cryptographic features
      1. 3.6.1 Central Processor Assist for Cryptographic Functions
      2. 3.6.2 Crypto Express8S
      3. 3.6.3 Crypto Express7S and Crypto Express6S (carry forward only)
    7. 3.7 IBM Virtual Flash Memory
    8. 3.8 Hardware Management Console and Support Element
  7. Chapter 4. IBM z16 system design strengths
    1. 4.1 Technology improvements
      1. 4.1.1 System capacity
      2. 4.1.2 Processor design highlights
      3. 4.1.3 Memory
    2. 4.2 Virtualization
      1. 4.2.1 Hardware virtualization
      2. 4.2.2 Hybrid cloud environments
    3. 4.3 Capacity and performance
      1. 4.3.1 Capacity settings
      2. 4.3.2 Capacity on-Demand offerings
      3. 4.3.3 IBM z16 performance
    4. 4.4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability
      1. 4.4.1 RAS capability for the Support Element and Hardware Management Appliance
    5. 4.5 High availability with Parallel Sysplex
    6. 4.6 Pervasive encryption
      1. 4.6.1 IBM Fibre Channel Endpoint Security
      2. 4.6.2 IBM Hyper Protect Data Controller
      3. 4.6.3 Secure Service Container
    7. 4.7 Quantum-safe technology
  8. Chapter 5. Operating system support
    1. 5.1 Software support summary
      1. 5.1.1 Operating system summary
      2. 5.1.2 Application development and languages
      3. 5.1.3 Supported IBM compilers
    2. 5.2 Support by operating system
      1. 5.2.1 z/OS
      2. 5.2.2 z/VM
      3. 5.2.3 z/VSE
      4. 5.2.4 VSE
      5. 5.2.5 z/TPF
      6. 5.2.6 Linux on IBM Z
      7. 5.2.7 Kernel-based Virtual Machine hypervisor
    3. 5.3 Software licensing
    4. 5.4 References
  9. Back cover

Product information

  • Title: IBM z16 Technical Introduction
  • Author(s): Bill White, Octavian Lascu, Ewerson Palacio, Makus Ertl, Jannie Houlbjerg, Hervey Kamga, Gerard Laumay, Slav Martinksi, Kazuhiro Nakajima, Martijn Raave, Paul Schouten, Anna Shugol, Andre Spahni, John Troy, Roman Vogt, Bo Xu
  • Release date: April 2022
  • Publisher(s): IBM Redbooks
  • ISBN: 9780738460499