IBM z16 “Time Direct to the CEC”
The IBM z16 became generally available (GA) in May 2022. It introduced yet another significant change to IBM Z time…
The Value of Choice in FICON Storage Area Networking
Having a choice means having options to select from. Most of us like to have a choice when it comes…
A Brief History of (Mainframe) Time
Timing, timekeeping, time synchronization, more specifically accurate synchronization, is a key requirement for modern information technology systems. This is especially…
3 Important I/O Features Coming with the IBM z14
17 July 2017 marked the IBM announcement of the latest IBM mainframe: the IBM z14. Congratulations to the IBM Z…
The Value of Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Like many of my fellow Planet Mainframe readers, I belong to several LinkedIn professional groups. Recently, there was a vibrant…
FICON CUP and Advanced Diagnostics
The FICON Control Unit Port (CUP) provides an in-band management interface defined by IBM that defines the channel command words…