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IBM Redbooks > Infrastructure Solutions
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 IBM System z Connectivity Handbook
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This IBM Redbooks publication discusses the connectivity options available for use within and beyond the data center for the following IBM System z servers:
System z10 Enterprise Class (z10 EC)
System z9 Enterprise Class (z9 EC)
System z9 Business Class (z9 BC)
zSeries 990 (z990)
zSeries 890 (z890)
It highlights the hardware and software components, functions, typical uses, coexistence, and relative merits of these connectivity features.
This book will assist readers in understanding the connectivity alternatives that are available in the planning and design of their data center infrastructure.
This connectivity handbook is intended for data center planners, IT professionals, system engineers, technical sales staff, and network planners who are involved in the planning of connectivity solutions for System z servers. |
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Chapter 1. Connectivity introduction
Chapter 2. Channel Subsystem overview
Chapter 3. Parallel channel
Chapter 4. Enterprise Systems Connection
Chapter 5. Fibre Connection
Chapter 6. Channel-to-channel
Chapter 7. Open Systems Adapter-Express
Chapter 8. OSA-Express Console support
Chapter 9. HiperSockets
Chapter 10. Coupling links and common time
Chapter 11. Extended distance solutions
Appendix A. CHPID assignment and CHPID mapping tool
Appendix B. Fiber optic cables
Appendix C. Fiber cabling services
Appendix D. Cryptographic features
Appendix E. System z channel features |
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