McKown, John wrote:
I had the CSF task working on our z800. However, when we upgraded to a z890, we did not get any sort of coprocessor card(s) because they cost extra and we didn't perceive any need. So my first question is, can I run CSF (on z/OS 1.6) without a coprocessor. If so, can anybody point me to a cook book which details exactly the steps that I need to take? I've been going according to "z/OS 1.6 ICSF System Programmer's Guide" and just hit a thick wall (my skull, most likely). Any help gratefully appreciated. Sorry for the long sig with the useless legalize and marketting mottos. <sigh>
See System Programmers Guide - Appendix F: IBM e(logo)server zSeries 990 without a PCI X Cryptographic Coprocessor.
In few words you can set up ICSF without the cards, you can also use some cryptographic functions. The number of functions depend on CPACF feature - even if disabled there's still some services available (including SHA-1).
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