This IBM® Redbooks® publication helps you install, configure, and maintain the IBM z14® Model ZR1 (Machine Type 3907). The z14 ZR1 offers new functions that require a comprehensive understanding of the available configuration options. This book presents configuration setup scenarios and describes implementation examples in detail.

This publication is intended for systems engineers, hardware planners, and anyone who needs to understand IBM Z® configuration and implementation. Readers should be generally familiar with current IBM Z technology and terminology. For more information about the functions of the z14 Model ZR1, see IBM z14 Model ZR1 Technical Introduction, SG24-8550, and IBM z14 Model ZR1 Technical Guide, SG24-8651.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Planning considerations for CPC in PR/SM mode

Chapter 3. Preparing for a new z14 ZR1

Chapter 4. Mapping CHIDs to CHPIDs by using the CMT

Chapter 5. Production IODF and setting up the CPC

Chapter 6. Configuring network features

Chapter 7. Defining console communication

Chapter 8. Preparing for Sysplex and configuring Server Time Protocol

Chapter 9. Defining Coupling Facility links

Chapter 10. Specialized features

Chapter 11. Adding LPARs and OSCONFIGs

Chapter 12. Adding storage devices

Chapter 13. Adding network devices

Chapter 14. Adding coupling connectivity

Chapter 15. Adding PCIe devices

Chapter 16. Configuring a z14 ZR1 server by using Dynamic Partition Manager

Appendix A. Additional material