I/O Connectivity

Visit the IBM Smarter Storage page for a complete list of storage solutions for businesses of all sizes.

For Disk storage systems for an on demand world refer to IBM Disk storage systems.

For Tape storage for data protection and long term retention refer to IBM Tape storage systems.

For scalable, flexible storage infrastructure refer to Storage Area Network (SAN).

Visit the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) page to view a complete list of System z qualified storage and Storage Area Network (SAN) devices.

Other supported devices

Qualification of Optica PRIZM product supporting attachment of FICON channels (CHPID type FC) to all ESCON control units (25KB)

Qualification Testing of Optica PRIZM product (225KB)

Qualification of Hitachi VSP products for FICON connectivity and support of extended functions (MIDAW facility and zHPF) for the zEC12, z196, and z10 EC servers (24KB)

Qualification Testing of Hitachi High Performance FICON for System z (zHPF) (16 Dec. 2008, 38KB)

Qualification testing of Hitachi Universal Storage Platform™ V series products (09 June 2008, 28KB)

Qualification testing of Hitachi USP V® series products (04 Dec. 2007, 26.7KB)

Qualification testing of Hitachi TagmaStore (22 Dec. 2005, 28KB)

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IBM provides world-class IBM mainframe technology to help today's enterprises respond quickly to evolving business conditions and with extreme flexibility. From automation to advanced virtualization technologies and open industry standards, IBM mainframes help deliver competitive advantages for enterprises contributing and succeeding on a smarter planet.

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IBM System z supports multiple operation systems:

Through its hybrid computing capability, IBM zEnterprise with IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter® Extension (zBX) also supports IBM® AIX® on Power, Microsoft Windows® and Linux® on System x®

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IBM's technology, solutions and industry expertise can help you find the competitive edge with a sharper understanding of your customers. Our System z solutions combine the foundation of IBM hardware, software and middleware with flexible financing and packaging options to help your business meet and overcome the challenges of doing business in the on demand world. IBM can help you develop a customer-centric view—and assist you in delivering the right solution and the right products.

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Cables

Do you have the appropriate FICON jumpers, patch cables, and conversion kits for your server? For all your cabling needs see the System z Fiber Cabling Services in the IBM Resource Link Services section (registration required)

IBM education

Are you ready for FICON? Learn about FICON Planning, Operation, Implementation, and Problem Determination, Course #ES326