HYPERMAX OS support for mainframe
VMAX 100K, 200K, 400K arrays with HYPERMAX OS supports both mainframe-only
and mixed mainframe/open systems environments.
VMAX arrays provide the following mainframe support for CKD:
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Support for 64, 128, 256 FICON single and multi mode ports, respectively
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Support for CKD 3380/3390 and FBA devices
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Mainframe (FICON) and OS FC/iSCSI/FCoE connectivity
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High capacity flash drives
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16 Gb/s FICON host connectivity
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Support for Forward Error Correction, Query Host Access, and FICON Dynamic
Routing
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T10 DIF protection for CKD data along the data path (in cache and on disk) to
improve performance for multi-record operations
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D@RE external key managers:
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Gemalto SafeNet KeySecure
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IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Data at Rest Encryption on page 39 provides more information.
IBM z Systems functionality support
VMAX arrays support the latest IBM z Systems enhancements, ensuring that the
VMAX can handle the most demanding mainframe environments. VMAX arrays
support:
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zHPF, including support for single track, multi track, List Prefetch, bi-directional
transfers, QSAM/BSAM access, and Format Writes
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zHyperWrite
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Non-Disruptive State Save (NDSS)
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Compatible Native Flash (Flash Copy)
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Concurrent Copy
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Multi-subsystem Imaging
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Parallel Access Volumes
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Dynamic Channel Management (DCM)
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Dynamic Parallel Access Volumes/Multiple Allegiance (PAV/MA)
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Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy (PPRC) SoftFence
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Extended Address Volumes (EAV)
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Persistent IU Pacing (Extended Distance FICON)
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HyperPAV
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PDS Search Assist
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Modified Indirect Data Address Word (MIDAW)
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Multiple Allegiance (MA)
Mainframe Features
74 Product Guide VMAX 100K, VMAX 200K, VMAX 400K with HYPERMAX OS
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