Connectivity options
This chapter introduces the connectivity options available on IBM z SystemsTM platforms. It covers the following topics:
•Connectivity support
•Channel subsystem
•I/O cages, I/O drawers, and PCI Express (PCIe) I/O drawers
•Supported channel types
The input/output architecture, implementation, and system-relevant rules for z Systems platforms are described in detail in subsequent chapters.
1.1 Overview
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