DFSMS Encryption on z9 processor

2008-12-12 Thread Crispin Hugo
Can I use ICSF with DFSMS on z9 without any special processors or features ? Crispin Hugo Systems Programmer Macro 4 This email has been scanned for all known viruses by the MessageLabs Email Security Service and the

Re: DFSMS Encryption on z9 processor

2008-12-12 Thread R.S.
Crispin Hugo wrote: Can I use ICSF with DFSMS on z9 without any special processors or features ? No. You should buy software program called IBM Encryption Facility with additional feature for DSS. Additionally you should have enabled HW feature called CPACF DES/TDES enablement. If you want

Re: DFSMS Encryption on z9 processor

2008-12-12 Thread Rob Schramm
Let me clarify, it is possible to order 2 cards each containing either 1 or 2 PCI-X cards inside. On the upside CPACF just needs an activation disk that you IBM SE can activate on your box (should be no additional $) and Encryption Facility (to my knowledge) is priced to encourage use. The

Re: DFSMS Encryption on z9 processor

2008-12-12 Thread R.S.
Rob Schramm wrote: Let me clarify, it is possible to order 2 cards each containing either 1 or 2 PCI-X cards inside. Yes, it is possible to have cheaper cards 1P. However those cards are available only in cheaper mainframes, that means BC models (z9, z10). Two cards minimum is for