IBM z16 Configuration Setup - Second Edition - (includes ibm z16 A02 and AGZ specifics)

This IBM® Redbooks® publication helps you install, configure, and maintain IBM z16 (machine types 3931 and 3932) systems. IBM z16 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 familiar with IBM Z technology and terminology. For more information about the functions of IBM z16, see IBM z16 Technical Introduction, SG24-8950 and IBM z16 (3931) Technical Guide, SG24-895 and IBM z16 A02 and IBM z16 AGZ Technical Guide,

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Planning considerations

Chapter 3. Preparing for a new IBM z16 system

Chapter 4. Preparing an input/output configuration program to use the CHPID Mapping Tool

Chapter 5. Building the production input/output definition file and setting up the central processor complex

Chapter 6. Configuring network features

Chapter 7. Defining console communication

Chapter 8. Preparing for IBM Parallel Sysplex and Server Time Protocol

Chapter 9. Defining Coupling Facility links

Chapter 10. Specialized features

Chapter 11. Adding logical partitions and operating system configurations

Chapter 12. Adding storage devices

Chapter 13. Adding network devices

Chapter 14. Adding coupling connectivity

Chapter 15. Adding Peripheral Component Interconnect Express devices

Appendix A. System relocation and discontinuance

Appendix B. Additional material