Mainframe Operations
Mainframe Compatibility and Functionality
In addition to full System-Managed Storage (SMS) compatibility, the Universal
Storage Platform V and VM provide the following functionalities and support in
the mainframe environment:
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Sequential data striping
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Cache fast write (CFW) and DASD fast write (DFW)
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Enhanced dynamic cache management
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Extended count key data (ECKD) commands
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Multiple Allegiance
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Concurrent Copy (CC)
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Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy (PPRC)
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FlashCopy
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Parallel Access Volume (PAV)
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Enhanced CCW
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Priority I/O queuing
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Red Hat Linux for IBM S/390
Mainframe Operating System Support
Table 3-4
Universal Storage Platform V and VM storage systems. Please contact your
Hitachi Data Systems account team for the latest information on mainframe
operating system support.
Table 3-4
Vendor
IBM
Red Hat
Fujitsu
Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V/VM User and Reference Guide
lists the mainframe operating systems currently supported by the
Mainframe Operating System Support
Operating System(s)
OS/390
MVS/ESA, MVS/XA
VM/ESA, VSE/ESA
z/OS, z/OS.e, z/VM, z/VSE
TPF
Linux for IBM S/390 and zSeries
MSP
Functional and Operational Characteristics
®
®
and zSeries
Mainframe Host Attachment and
Operations Guide, MK-96RD645
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