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Chapter 2. zSeries 900 system structure
This chapter introduces the IBM ^ zSeries 900 system structure, covering details
about processors, memory, and channel subsystem designs.
The most important functions and features are described, along with functional
characteristics, configuration options, and examples.
The objective is to explain how the z900 system works, the main components and their
relationships, from both hardware and usage points of view. This knowledge is an important
requisite for planning purposes; it will enable you to define and implement the configuration
that best fits your requirements.
The followi ...