IBM eServer zSeries 900 Technical Guide

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򐂰 Processor(s)

Called

Logical Processor(s), they can de defined as CPs, IFLs or ICFs. They can be

dedicated to a partition or shared between all partitions. When shared, a processor weight

can be defined to provide the required level of processor resources to a logical partition.

Also, the

capping option can be turned on, which prevents a logical partition from

acquiring more than its defined weight, limiting its processor consumption.

For z/OS Workload License Charge (WLC), a logical partition “Defined Capacity” can be

set, enabling the

soft capping function. See 7.9, “Workload License Charges” on page 239

for details.

Only Coupling Facility (CF) partitions can have both dedicated

and shared logical ...