IBM zEnterprise BC12 Technical Guide

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Central processor complex system design

This chapter provides information about how the IBM zEnterprise BC12 System (zBC12) central processor (CP) complex (CPC) is designed. You can use this information to understand the functions that make the zBC12 a server that suits a broad mix of workloads for enterprises.

We cover the following topics:

•Overview

•Design highlights

•Processor drawer design

•Processor unit design

•Processor unit functions

•Memory design

•Logical partitioning

•Intelligent resource director

•Clustering technology

3.1 Overview ...

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