IBM zEnterprise 196 Technical Guide

CPC system design

This chapter explains how the z196 processor unit is designed. You can use this information to understand the functions that make the z196 a system that suits a broad mix of workloads for large enterprises.

This chapter discusses the following topics:

•3.1, “Design highlights” on page 72

•3.2, “Book design” on page 73

•3.3, “Processor unit design” on page 76

•3.4, “Processor unit functions” on page 83

•3.5, “Memory design” on page 96

•3.6, “Logical partitioning” on page 99

•3.7, “Intelligent resource director” on page 108

•3.8, ...