IBM z13 Configuration Setup

Configuration planning

This chapter addresses the planning steps to take when you install an IBM z13. These steps apply whether you are upgrading from an existing server or installing a new z13.

This chapter includes the following topics:

•Tools

•Hardware Management Console and Support Element configuration planning

•Channel considerations

3.1 Tools

This section summarizes the various tools available for the IBM z Systems platforms. Table 3-1 lists the machine types for the current z Systems platforms.

Table 3-1 Machine types

Server

Abbreviated ...