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Published on 12 May 2025
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ISBN-10: 0738462144
ISBN-13: 9780738462141
IBM Form #: SG24-5444-23
Authors: Ewerson Palacio, Bill White and Octavian Lascu
Abstract
This IBM Redbooks® publication describes the connectivity options that are available for use within and beyond the data center for the IBM Z® family of mainframes, which includes the following systems:
- IBM z17™ ME1
- IBM z16™ A01
- IBM z16 A02
- IBM z16 AGZ
- IBM z15® T01
- IBM z15 T02
This book highlights the hardware and software components, functions, typical uses, coexistence, and relative merits of these connectivity features. It helps readers understand the connectivity alternatives that are available when planning and designing their data center infrastructures.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Channel subsystem overview
Chapter 3. Fibre Channel connectivity
Chapter 4. IBM zHyperLink Express
Chapter 5. IBM Open Systems Adapter Express
Chapter 6. Console communications: IBM Open Systems Adapter-Express Integrated Console Controller
Chapter 7. Shared Memory Communications
Chapter 8. HiperSockets
Chapter 9. Coupling links and common time
Chapter 10. Extended distance solutions
Appendix A. Cryptographic solutions
Appendix B. Channel conversion options
Appendix C. Channel feature attributes
Appendix D. Fiber optic cables
