Parwez is correct that this is a M05 model, I will let you know what I have in
terms of processor capacity as soon as I finish setting up power and turn it
on. I in terms of my IO card configuration, this is what I currently have in
the box:
2 2 port pcie 8g ficon cards (pcie)
2 2 port rj45 Ethernet cards (pcie)
1 4 port ficon card (IO drawer)
2 16 port escon cards (IO drawer)
I did want to ask however, do that crypto express cards and OSA adapters
require LICCC codes to enable? Most of my home network is 10GbE, and I wanted
to put one of those cards in so I can directly network it to my core switch,
but I don't want to order one if it will not activate. I am currently working
on sourcing FICON storage, and I will update you if I make any headway on that
front. I also have a plan and I think I will be able to get some mainframe
attached virtual tape set up. As Harry recommended, I do plan on doing some
experimenting with the bare metal on the machine, but I don't have much
experience with embedded/bare metal programming, so I would really be starting
from the ground up with that. I would like to get in contact with someone about
getting software disks/licences for my machine. I know that you said that it
would be a special order as the software is withdrawn from marketing, but
considering the circumstances, it may not hurt to ask. I would also like to
look into what would be involved in getting a LICCC capacity upgrade (the z114
is not completely out of support until the end of this year). If you know
anyone who I should reach out to, please let me know.
I am quite close to both the z/VM and Marist events (I am like 20 minutes from
the IBM Poughkeepsie plant), but I will have to check my calendar to see if I
can make them (I should be able to, but I may have finals that week. I will
have to check).
I will keep this list updated as I make progress and work on getting the system
set up.
Thank you,
Enzo Damato
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Subject: Re: my new z114
Enzo,
Congratulations on your acquisition!
I’m curious if you happen to know yet the physical model (it’ll be either
2818-M05 or 2818-M10) and general capacity details, notably the capacity model,
number/type(s) of specialty engines (if any; IFLs, zIIPs, ICFs), and memory
configuration. The capacity model is a letter (A to Z), the number 0, and a
number 0 to 5. For example, Q02. [A00 would be unfortunate since that’d mean no
general purpose engines (CPs) are configured. If it’s a Z05 you won this
lottery, but really any CP capacity is fine for a home lab.] Also, have you
figured out yet what features you have installed in the I/O slots?
As I think I mentioned, if you have a 2818-M10 and/or lots of I/O features you
might be able to (unofficially, after very careful study) field modify the
physical configuration so that you’re powering fewer components to reduce
electricity consumption and heat output in your home lab. But if you have a
-M05 with just a few I/O features then this’ll be a moot point.
I wonder if the machine has any Crypto Express adapters.
I really like the suggestion to visit the z/VM conference if you can. There are
bound to be many curious and knowledgeable people there. If 21st Century
Software happens to be at that conference then you could ask them about VSEn
6.3 if that interests you. There’s also a mainframe conference coming up at
Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, from June 12 to 14, if convenient.
https://ecc.marist.edu/web/conference2022
Operating systems that do not require ECKD/FICON-attached storage (technically,
leaving any licensing issues aside): Linux, z/VM, z/VSE, VSEn. Possibly also
MUSIC/SP, as a guest of z/VM anyway, but I’m guessing a bit. I think you can
start the z/OS Customized Offerings Driver without actually having any attached
storage, but then you can’t do that much with it.
Operating systems that require ECKD/FICON-attached storage: z/OS, z/TPF. (z/TPF
is even a little more particular about minimum storage configurations. I
believe it requires some physical or virtual tape as well.)
There are some bootable “mini things” that people don’t generally consider
operating systems but that do serve useful functions. Standalone IOCP and Jan
Jaeger’s ZZSA are two good examples.
Good luck, and please keep us posted.
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Timothy Sipples
Senior Architect
Digital Assets, Industry Solutions, and Cybersecurity
IBM zSystems/LinuxONE, Asia-Pacific
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