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Published on 28 September 2022, updated 12 February 2025
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ISBN-10: 0738460788
ISBN-13: 9780738460789
IBM Form #: SG24-8951-00
Authors: Ewerson Palacio, Ewerson Palacio, Bill White, Makus Ertl, Jannie Houlbjerg, Hervey Kamga, Gerard Laumay, Slav Martinski, Kazuhiro Nakajima, Martijn Raave, Paul Schouten, Anna Shugol, Andre Spahni, John Troy, Roman Vogt and Bo Xu
Abstract
This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the features and functions of the latest member of the IBM Z® platform that was built with the IBM Telum processor: the IBM z16™ (machine type 3931). It includes information about the IBM z16 processor design, I/O innovations, security features, and supported operating systems.
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.
The IBM z16 is a state-of-the-art data and transaction system that delivers advanced capabilities, which are vital to any digital transformation. The IBM z16 is designed for enhanced modularity, which is in an industry standard footprint.
This system excels at the following tasks:
- Providing AI inference with Integrated Accelerator for Artificial Intelligence
- Making use of multicloud integration services
- Securing data with pervasive encryption
- Accelerating digital transformation with agile service delivery
- Transforming a transactional platform into a data powerhouse
- Getting more out of the platform with IT Operational Analytics
- Accelerating digital transformation with agile service delivery
- Revolutionizing business processes
- Blending open source and IBM Z technologies
This book explains how this system uses new innovations and traditional IBM Z strengths to satisfy growing demand for cloud, analytics, and open source technologies. With the IBM z16 as the base, applications can run in a trusted, reliable, and secure environment that improves operations and lessens business risk.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM z16
Chapter 2. Central processor complex hardware components
Chapter 3. Central processor complex design
Chapter 4. Central processor complex I/O structure
Chapter 5. Central processor complex channel subsystem
Chapter 6. Cryptographic features
Chapter 7. Operating system support
Chapter 8. System upgrades
Chapter 9. Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Chapter 10. Hardware Management Console and Support Element
Chapter 11. Environmental requirements
Chapter 12. Performance and capacity planning
Appendix A. Channel options
Appendix B. IBM Z Integrated Accelerator for AI
Appendix C. IBM Integrated Accelerator for zEnterprise Data Compression
Appendix D. Tailored Fit Pricing and IBM Z Flexible Capacity for Cyber Resiliency
Appendix E. Frame configurations Power Distribution Units and Bulk Power Assembly-based systems
