Thanks Kevin and Parwez. I looked only at the ResourceLink publications for the related machines and I couldn’t find any info on PCHID and port association, so I later searched for SHARE presentations and found my answer there. Will keep a copy of the connectivity handbook close by!
– Vignesh Mainframe Infrastructure -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> On Behalf Of Parwez Hamid Sent: 15 February 2019 18:46 To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Quick Q - OSA and FICON Your Q has already been answered. For reference only, I will add one additional point: Starting with the newer generation of FICON features i.e. FICON Express16S+ (introduced with the z14), like previous generation of FICON features, both ports have its own PCHID and CHIPD. The keep difference is that both ports must be defined as FC or FCP. With the prior generations both ports could be FC or FCP or a mix of FC/FCP. I know when you are looking for a quick answer, reading the manual isn't very appealing. It has already been suggested that IBM Redbooks can be an a very good source for information. I strongly recommend you download and keep these handy. The key Redbooks I would recommend for Z are: 1) Technical Guide (each generation of Z System has its own) 2) The IBM Z Connectivity Handbook 3) The IBM xxx Setup Configuration (xxx = the System you have/are interested in) Of course, in addition there are lots of other Redbooks for Z, z/OS, Disk, Tapes etc ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN MARKSANDSPENCER.COM ________________________________ Unless otherwise stated above: Marks and Spencer plc Registered Office: Waterside House 35 North Wharf Road London W2 1NW Registered No. 214436 in England and Wales. Telephone (020) 7935 4422 Facsimile (020) 7487 2670 www.marksandspencer.com Please note that electronic mail may be monitored. This e-mail is confidential. If you received it by mistake, please let us know and then delete it from your system; you should not copy, disclose, or distribute its contents to anyone nor act in reliance on this e-mail, as this is prohibited and may be unlawful. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
