Front cover IBM z14 Model ZR1 Technical Introduction Bill White Hervey Kamga Octavian Lascu Frank Packheiser Martijn Raave John Troy Redbooks International Technical Support Organization IBM z14 Model ZR1 Technical Introduction October 2018 SG24-8550-01 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page vii. Second Edition (October 2018) This edition applies to IBM Z platform IBM z14™ Model ZR1 (Machine type 3907). © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2018. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Contents Notices . vii Trademarks . viii Preface . ix Authors. ix Now you can become a published author, too . xi Comments welcome. xi Stay connected to IBM Redbooks . xi Chapter 1. The foundation of a trusted digital transformation . 1 1.1 The z14 ZR1: A secure and agile platform . 2 1.1.1 Building and deploying highly secure cloud-based services. 3 1.1.2 Securing data with pervasive encryption. 3 1.1.3 Transforming a transactional platform into a data powerhouse . 4 1.1.4 Getting more out of the platform with IT Operational Analytics. 4 1.1.5 Providing resilience towards zero downtime. 5 1.1.6 Accelerating digital transformation with agile service delivery . 5 1.1.7 Revolutionizing business processes . 6 1.1.8 Mixing open source and Z technologies . 6 1.2 z14 ZR1 technical description . 7 1.2.1 Technical highlights . 7 1.2.2 Storage connectivity . 8 1.2.3 Network connectivity . 9 1.2.4 Cryptography . 11 1.2.5 Clustering connectivity . 11 1.2.6 Special-purpose features and functions . 11 1.2.7 Capacity on demand and performance. 13 1.2.8 Reliability, availability, and serviceability. 13 1.3 Software support . 13 1.3.1 IBM compilers . 14 Chapter 2. IBM z14 ZR1 hardware overview . 17 2.1 Models and upgrade paths . 18 2.2 Rack and cabling. 19 2.3 CPC drawer. 20 2.3.1 Single chip modules . 21 2.3.2 Processor unit . 21 2.3.3 Memory . 24 2.3.4 Hardware system area . 25 2.4 I/O system structure . 25 2.4.1 16U Reserved feature. 28 2.5 Power and cooling. 29 2.5.1 Power considerations . 30 Chapter 3. Supported features and functions . 31 3.1 I/O features at a glance. 32 3.2 Native PCIe features and integrated firmware processor . 35 3.3 Storage connectivity . 36 3.3.1 zHyperLink Express . 36 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2018. All rights reserved. iii 3.3.2 FICON functions . 37 3.3.3 FCP functions . 38 3.3.4 FICON Express16S+ . 39 3.3.5 FICON Express16S (carry forward only). 39 3.3.6 FICON Express8S (carry forward only). 40 3.4 Network connectivity . 40 3.4.1 OSA-Express functions. 40 3.4.2 OSA-Express7S . 43 3.4.3 OSA-Express6S . 43 3.4.4 OSA-Express5S (carry forward only) . 44 3.4.5 OSA-Express4S (carry forward only, select features). 45 3.4.6 HiperSockets functions . 46 3.4.7 Shared Memory Communications functions . 47 3.4.8 RoCE Express features . 48 3.5 Compression options . 49 3.5.1 Compression Coprocessor . 49 3.5.2 zEnterprise Data Compression . 49 3.6 Cryptographic features . 49 3.6.1 CP Assist for Cryptographic Function . 49 3.6.2 Crypto Express6S . 50 3.6.3 Crypto Express5S (carry forward only) . 51 3.7 Coupling and clustering. 52 3.7.1 Coupling Express Long Reach . 52 3.7.2 Integrated Coupling Adapter Short Reach . 52 3.7.3 Internal coupling . 53 3.7.4 Coupling Facility Control Code Level . 53 3.8 Virtual Flash Memory . 53 3.9 Server Time Protocol . 54 3.10.