You can't program for the specialty processors without a contract from IBM. That is what got Neon to speed up DB2. https://www.theregister.com/2011/06/01/ibm_prevails_over_neon_zprime/
On Sat, May 28, 2022 at 8:53 PM Enzo D'Amato <edam...@octechservices.org> wrote: > > I am trying to get in contact with someone from IBM. I don't plan on pushing > the processor too hard (I am only one person), so I am not too upset about > this. I would really like to unlock some of the specialty engines to learn > more about how they impact performance and software behavior. Either way > though, performance isn't the end of the world for me. > > Thanks for the info, > Enzo Damato > ________________________________________ > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf of > Tom Brennan <t...@tombrennansoftware.com> > Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2022 2:33 PM > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > Subject: Re: my new z114 > > Once a CBU record expires, the machine is stuck at whatever it was > originally configured for, an A01 in your case. And since this machine > was withdrawn from LICC marketing a long time ago, a customer can't even > extend the contract. Basically, this single restriction is probably why > you were able to purchase the box for only $2K. > > But your case is different. I'm hoping someone at IBM will get > involved, skip over the rules, and get you what you need (LICC and > software) in order to help popularize the mainframe with younger folks > who are obviously interested enough to get their own hardware. > > On 5/28/2022 11:11 AM, Enzo D'Amato wrote: > > Interesting. This seems logical considering where the machine came from. > > Would it be possible to toggle the CBU on even though it is expired? Or > > would the machine lock this out once the contract expired. > > > > Thank you, > > Enzo Damato > > ________________________________________ > > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf of > > Tom Brennan <t...@tombrennansoftware.com> > > Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2022 1:58 PM > > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > > Subject: Re: my new z114 > > > > I think that data is from 2015, the last time the machine reported its > > configuration to IBM as far as I can tell. So a lot could have happened > > between then and now. Here are a couple of files you may find useful: > > > > https://www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/enzo/config.txt > > https://www.mildredbrennan.com/mvs/enzo/diagram.png > > > > The first is a list of the feature codes, descriptions, and counts (in > > cards not ports) of each item reported. This may be what was originally > > ordered, or there could have been additions or removals between order > > time and that 2015 list. > > > > The png file is generated by IBM's config program and should look at > > least somewhat like what you have and can be matched up with the > > config.txt listing. > > > > In addition, this appears to have been a Disaster Recovery machine with > > a CBU contract that expired in 2016. That would explain why it's an A01 > > with a good amount of FICON and a decent amount of memory (for the > > time). The CBU contract would have allowed the customer to dynamically > > add processors/speed for DR testing (or a real DR), while only paying > > for an A01 - which is the cheapest possible for a DR box. > > > > What concerns me about power is that I was always under the impression > > that a machine's ability to run either 3ph or 1ph is determined at order > > time, although I'm not sure since I never worked with anything but 3ph > > boxes. Next time I talk with an IBM CE/SSR/Top-Gun I'll try to remember > > to ask about that, or hopefully somebody else here knows. > > > > On 5/28/2022 7:28 AM, Enzo D'Amato wrote: > >> This is about what I expected in terms of CPU and memory, but I have no > >> idea what happened with the expansion cards. I almost certainly will not > >> use 18 ficon ports anyway, so I am not too upset about those ports. Either > >> way, I will ask the seller what happened with the extra channel cards. I > >> also wanted to ask if anyone could share the proper 3 phase to single > >> phase wiring for the power cable (I know the z114 BPRs can take 220v > >> single phase). I am checking the technical and physical planning guides > >> for this information, but I would like to independently verify this > >> information so that I don't fry my new machine. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Enzo Damato > >> ________________________________________ > >> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf > >> of Tom Brennan <t...@tombrennansoftware.com> > >> Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 2:18 PM > >> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > >> Subject: Re: my new z114 > >> > >> I was able to download the config information, but it doesn't seem to > >> match what you reported. So it could be I'm looking at something else. > >> Here's a summary - I'll assume you don't mind me posting it here since > >> many people here want to help. > >> > >> z114 2818-M05-A01 485F7 > >> 26 MIPS, 3 MSU > >> 40 GB > >> 18 ports FICON 8S SX > >> 8 ports OSA 3-2P 1000BASE-T > >> STP > >> CPACF > >> 1 HMC Tower > >> 2 Power cables - 14ft 200V 30A 3Ph Line > >> > >> On 5/27/2022 9:18 AM, Enzo D'Amato wrote: > >>> I have a model 2818 with s/n 02-485F7. I am fairly sure that I have a > >>> relatively low CPU capacity number, and all my unused PCIE card slots > >>> have blank fillers, but 2 of my I/O drawer slots are empty (no card or > >>> filler). If you can do a lookup, I would appreciate it. > >>> > >>> Thank you, > >>> Enzo Damato > >>> ________________________________________ > >>> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf > >>> of Tom Brennan <t...@tombrennansoftware.com> > >>> Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 11:53 AM > >>> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > >>> Subject: Re: my new z114 > >>> > >>> Do you know the serial number? It's typically on a small label on the > >>> front door. With that, someone from IBM (or maybe even me, I'm not > >>> sure) can go to IBM's Inventory Services and get the configuration data > >>> that was uploaded the last time the machine was connected to IBM's "call > >>> home" network. That data includes model, CP speed and count, cards, and > >>> other items. And if that data matches your card count, that's a good > >>> sign nobody has been picking spare parts out of the box. > >>> > >>> On 5/27/2022 7:43 AM, Enzo D'Amato wrote: > >>>> 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 > >>>> ________________________________________ > >>>> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf > >>>> of Timothy Sipples <sipp...@sg.ibm.com> > >>>> Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 6:04 AM > >>>> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > >>>> 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. > >>>> > >>>> — — — — — > >>>> Timothy Sipples > >>>> Senior Architect > >>>> Digital Assets, Industry Solutions, and Cybersecurity > >>>> IBM zSystems/LinuxONE, Asia-Pacific > >>>> sipp...@sg.ibm.com > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >>>> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > >>>> send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > >>>> > >>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >>>> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > >>>> send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > >>>> . > >>>> > >>> > >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >>> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > >>> send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > >>> > >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >>> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > >>> send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > >>> . > >>> > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > >> send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > >> send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > >> . > >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > . > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- Mike A Schwab, Springfield IL USA Where do Forest Rangers go to get away from it all? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
