Re: Upgrading from a z890 to a z9 BC
-Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ??? ?? ??? Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 1:05 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Upgrading from a z890 to a z9 BC Hi, Our management has decided to upgrade one of our z890's. IBM has recommended we upgrade to a z9 BC. Do we have to use the Linux based HMC? YES If we do, can it control the z890 and z800 we will have in the HMC network? YES Will it be able to work together with the other OS/2 based HMC we have? What do you mean? Do your two OS/2 based HMCs talk to each other today, or do they both have the opportunity to connect to the service element of either box? You can have all three HMCs on the same LAN, the Linux one can control all three machines, the OS/2 HMCs can continue to control the two old boxes. Once you use the Linux based HMC you won't want to use the OS/2 based HMC. Okay, that is my opinion. Laggards will have trouble using something new. Being able to right click ICONs instead of looping around a task list is a blessing. TIA Gadi -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Upgrading from a z890 to a z9 BC
The z9 requires a high-level of the HMC program. IMHO, the easiest way to get this new level is to get a new HMC. In our case, we upgraded from a 7060-H30 to a z9 BC. The existing 7060 HMC could not be upgraded to control a z9 and as far as I know the HMC version shipped with a z9 can't be used to control a G5/G6 processor. As you are running z-series, it is possible that you can use your existing HMCs, but you will almost certainly have to upgrade the level of the HMC code to do so. Check with IBM. Nigel Salway -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Upgrading from a z890 to a z9 BC
I think that HMC hardware and software is downward compatible. But not always upward compatible. There is a relativity easy workaround: every HMC I have worked with includes a web server. Using a suitable browser and a suitable level of the Java runtimes, you can perform most all HMC functions. Note: depending on the level of HMC code, IE and MS Java may -not- be suitable. Firefox with Sun Java runtimes has worked for me every time. Hope this helps and good luck. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ??? ?? ??? Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 1:05 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Upgrading from a z890 to a z9 BC Hi, Our management has decided to upgrade one of our z890's. IBM has recommended we upgrade to a z9 BC. We currently have two z890 that are in a basic sysplex. We are running z/OS 1.7. We also run a z800 that is not connected to the sysplex. The z800 is controlled by the same HMC as the z890's. As far as I remember the z9 BC uses a linux based HMC. Do we have to use the Linux based HMC If we do, can it control the z890 and z800 we will have in the HMC network. Will it be able to work together with the other OS/2 based HMC we have. TIA Gadi NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Upgrading from a z890 to a z9 BC
Hi, Our management has decided to upgrade one of our z890's. IBM has recommended we upgrade to a z9 BC. We currently have two z890 that are in a basic sysplex. We are running z/OS 1.7. We also run a z800 that is not connected to the sysplex. The z800 is controlled by the same HMC as the z890's. As far as I remember the z9 BC uses a linux based HMC. Do we have to use the Linux based HMC If we do, can it control the z890 and z800 we will have in the HMC network. Will it be able to work together with the other OS/2 based HMC we have. TIA Gadi -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
