The Structure Of Chips And Links Comprising The IBM EServer Z990 I/O Subsystem
White Papers The performance of large servers is to a high degree determined by their I/O subsystems. In the z990 server, nearly all of the components in the I/O path have been considerably improved in performance, capability, and cost.
[March 3, 2005, 2:00]
Secure Key Or Clear Key: Application Migration & Crypto Hardware On Z990
White Papers This white paper clarifies the meaning of secure key vs clear key and the impact of clear key only crypto at z990 GA1. The white paper also contains information to assist in determining whether a crypto application can be migrated to the z990 in...
[April 27, 2004, 0:05]
Activating Z990 Cryptographic Services For WebSphere
White Papers This paper provides instructions for activating the cryptographic hardware on IBM 2084 mainframe. References to the appropriate manuals are also included. WebSphere Versions 4 and 5 for OS/390 and z/OS use the cryptographic services for Secure...
[April 15, 2004, 1:04]
External Time Reference (ETR) Requirements On Z990
White Papers The IBM External Time Reference (ETR) architecture facilitates the synchronization of server time-of-day (TOD) clocks to ensure consistent time stamp data across multiple servers and operating systems.
[September 24, 2004, 3:00]
IBM Enlarges T-Rex
News IBM will announce two new higher-end models of its z990 mainframe on Tuesday along with a promotion to coax customers to try blade servers and other Big Blue products. When IBM released the first z990, code-named T-Rex, in May, there were two...
[October 7, 2003, 12:30]
IBM's T-Rex Mainframe Set To Roar
News IBM will announce its next-generation mainframe on Tuesday, sources said. The system, called the z990 and code-named T-Rex, will spearhead Big Blue's effort to ensure the lineage isn't doomed to extinction.
[May 12, 2003, 9:36]
IBM EServer ZSeries 990 Cryptographic Coprocessor Configuration
White Papers This paper provides information on the PCI X Cryptographic Coprocessor (PCIXCC) and the PCI Cryptographic Accelerator (PCICA) on a z990 server. It describes cryptographic domains and z990 configuration rules considering the increased number of...
[September 27, 2004, 3:00]
IBM Builds On-demand Power Into New Hardware
News IBM said on Thursday it was shipping its new mainframe and servers, including its top-end p690 Unix server, a system the company claims will be 65 percent faster than its predecessor and which will let customers rent more computing power as needed.
[June 19, 2003, 10:28]
Design Methods For Attaining IBM System Z9 Processor Cycle-Time Goals
White Papers Cycle-time targets were set for the IBM System z9e processor subsystem prior to building the system, and achieving these targets was one of the biggest challenges faced during hardware development. In particular, although the processor-subsystem...
[May 26, 2007, 1:00]
Middle-aged Mainframe Converts To Java
News IBM has created a module to handle Java for its mainframes and has come out with a budget mainframe for mid-sized companies to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its mainframe business. The zSeries Application Assist Processor (zAAP) is essentially...
[April 7, 2004, 8:55]
Server Consolidation Security - Firewall And VPN Solutions For IBM EServers
White Papers Today's on-demand enterprise can gain significant benefits by consolidating servers into their mainframe and midrange systems. Whether an organization uses IBM eServer iSeries model 800s or the IBM eServer zSeries z990, consolidation of servers is...
[March 1, 2008, 0:02]
The Value Of The Mainframe For Mid-Sized Enterprises
White Papers IBM zSeries servers can lend your business the flexibility and cost-effectiveness necessary to thrive in today's on demand marketplace. IBM has now brought the advanced mainframe technology of the high-end z990 to your IT world with the IBM eServer...
[November 10, 2004, 2:00]
High-Speed Interconnect And Packaging Design Of The IBM System Z9 Processor Cage
White Papers This paper describes the system packaging and technologies of the IBM System z9 enterprise-class server. The central electronic complex of the system consists of four nodes, each housing a MultiChip Module (MCM) with 16 chips consuming up to 1,200 W.
[March 7, 2007, 0:00]
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG: IT Transformation And Optimization
White Papers Following a merger that created one of Germany's top 10 financial services companies, Wustenrot and Wurttembergische was formed. The newly formed IT service provider W&W Informatik GmbH asked Accenture to help it reduce costs by consolidating the...
[January 7, 2005, 2:00]
IBM EServer ZSeries: Designed For On Demand Solutions
White Papers More and more businesses are turning - or returning - to mainframe servers power their on demand data centers. Why? Because they can provide the right foundation for the business, helping them adapt to an increasingly complex world while embracing...
[August 31, 2007, 1:00]
Linux On Mainframe Sparks Reanimation
News In another sign that the mainframe computer is coming back to life, IBM plans to announce on Wednesday that a customer is using its zSeries machines and Linux for a major consolidation of business applications.
[August 11, 2004, 9:10]
IBM Cautious On Recovery
News IBM on Wednesday reported higher second-quarter earnings that met analysts' expectations, but said that it's still too early to predict an upturn in the tech market. The New York-based tech giant said its net earnings for the quarter were $1.7bn...
[July 17, 2003, 9:43]
Linux Firms Join Forces On Security
News A consortium including Mandrakesoft, the Paris-based Linux seller that recently exited bankruptcy protection, has won a three-year contract worth €7m to improve Linux security. Mandrakesoft, joined by Bertin Technologies, Surlog, Jaluna and Oppida...
[September 24, 2004, 8:45]
