
124 IBM eServer zSeries 900 Technical Guide
Transmission data checking
When a transmission is sent via an FCP channel, due to its full-fabric capability, FCP
performs intermediate data checking for each leg of that transmission. FICON (and
ESCON) also perform intermediate data checking, but with an added end-to-end checking
for enhanced quality of delivery.
Serviceability
– Licensed Internal Code (LIC) updates
FCP allows for LIC updates, but requires a disruptive channel off/on in order to activate
them, whereas most FICON LIC updates can be performed concurrently without
impacting FICON channel operation.
– Problem determination
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