IBM z14 (3906) Technical Guide

Central processor complex I/O system structure

This chapter describes the I/O system structure and connectivity options that are available on the IBM z14™ servers.

 

Note: Throughout this chapter, “z14” refers to IBM z14 Model M0x (Machine Type 3906) unless otherwise specified.

This chapter includes the following topics:

•4.1, “Introduction to I/O infrastructure” on page 146

•4.2, “I/O system overview” on page 147

•4.3, “PCIe I/O drawer” on page 150

•4.4, “PCIe I/O drawer offerings” on page 153

•4.5, “Fanouts” on page 154

•4.6, “I/O features ...