Hardware Models
General purpose/
Coupling Facility/
Linux
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A08, B16, C24, D32
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Coupling Links
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ISC-3
48
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IC
32
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ICB-2
8
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ICB-3
16
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ICB-4
16
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Max # Links
64¹
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Channels
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Minimum
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0/0/0/0 (ESCON/FICON Express™/OSA-Express/HiperSockets)
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Minimum
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0/0/0 (FICON Express2/OSA-Express2 - GbE/OSA-Express2 - 10 GbE)
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Maximum
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1024/120/48/16 (ESCON/FICON Express/OSA-Express/HiperSockets)
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Maximum
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240/48/24 (FICON Express2/OSA-Express2 - GbE/OSA-Express2 - 10 GbE)
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Increments
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4/2/2/1 (ESCON/FICON Express/OSA-Express/HiperSockets)
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Increments
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4/2/1 (FICON Express2/OSA-Express2 - GbE/OSA-Express2 - 10 GbE)
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| Cryptographic
4
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PCIX Crypto Coprocessor — optonal up to 4 features (4 coprocessor)
PCI Crypto Accelerator — optional up to 6 features (12 accelerators)
Crypto Express2 - optional up to 8 features (16 coprocessors)
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Processor Memory
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Model A08
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B16
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C24
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D32
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Minimum
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16GB
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16GB
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16GB
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16GB
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Maximum
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64GB
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128GB
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192GB
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256GB
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Upgradeability
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Upgradeable within zSeries 990
Upgrade from zSeries 900
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Physical Configuration
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Models A08, 2 frame, minimum²
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Models D32, 2 frame, maximum³
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Weight (unpacked)
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1174 kg (2588 lbs)
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2007 kg (4425 lbs)
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Footprint
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2.49 Sq meters (26.78 Sq. ft)
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2.49 Sq. meters (26.78 Sq. ft)
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Service Clearance
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5.45 Sq meters (58.69 Sq. ft)
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5.45 Sq. meters (58.69 Sq. ft)
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Input Power
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5.3 kW
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15.8 kW
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Heat Output
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18.02 KWTU/hr
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53.73 KBTU/hr
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Air Flow
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CFM 500, m³/m
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CFM 1450, m³/m
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Height
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194.1 cm (76.4 inches)
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194.1 cm (76.4 inches)
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General
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Conforms to EIA guidelines for frames
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Software
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z/OS™ LPAR mode:
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z/OS 1.2
5
and subsequent releases
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z/VM™ LPAR mode:
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z/VM 3.1, z/VM 4.3 and subsequent releases, z/VM 5.1
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Linux on zSeries LPAR mode:
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Red Hat, SUSE LINUX, Turbolinux, Linux as z/VM guest
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OS/390® LPAR mode:
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OS/390 2.10
5
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VSE LPAR mode:
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VSE/ESA™ 2.5
5
2.6 and subsequent releases
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TPF LPAR mode:
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TPF 4.1 (ESA mode only)
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Linux on S/390® LPAR mode:
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Red Hat, SUSE, Turbolinux
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