Chapter 3. Central processor complex system design

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Central processor complex system design

This chapter explains how the IBM z13 processor unit is designed. This information can be used to understand the functions that make the z13 a system that accommodates a broad mix of workloads for large enterprises.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•Overview

•Design highlights

•CPC drawer design

•Processor unit design

•Processor unit (PU) functions

•Memory design

•Logical partitioning

•Intelligent Resource Director (IRD)

•Clustering technology

3.1 Overview

The z13 symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) ...

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