https://gesrepair.com/convert-three-phase-single-phase/
On Sat, May 28, 2022 at 6:01 PM Enzo D'Amato <edam...@octechservices.org> wrote: > > Thanks for the info. From what I have read, the BPRs in all of the z114s are > the same weather or not you are using three-phase or single phase. The only > difference is the power cord that connects to them. I have a bare-ended power > cord with the following leads: black, grey, brown, green. I also have the > unbalanced (single) BPR configuration. I got this assumption from Connors > Kurkowsy's talk, and from Christian Svensson's experiences > (https://blog.mainframe.dev/2019/07/powering-mainframe.html). I also didn't > see anything in the physical planning or technical guides showing different > BPR modules, only separate power cords. If this is not the case, please do > let me know, as I would hate to fry my machine. If I do need three phase, > i'll get a converter. Thanks for the info about fundamental software though. > The flexcub looks exactly like what I am looking for if I can get my hands on > one. > > Thank you, > Enzo Damato > ________________________________________ > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf of > Harry Wahl <harry_w...@hotmail.com> > Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2022 12:50 PM > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > Subject: Re: my new z114 > > Enzo, > > You may want to see if you can get a FlexCub which, with its PC Escon card, > will connect your z114 to a PC based platform and emulate every type of z114 > peripheral you could possibly use. > > Using standard Escon fiber cable, the z114 Escon connects directly to a PC > Card that is a mainframe channel adapter. Between the card's firmware and > specific PC programs in the one PC box you will be able to emulate all the > peripherals you will need. > > http://www.funsoft.com go to FlexCub white paper. > > Fundamental Software, a.k.a. Funsoft, was spun off from IBM, specifically > from their P/390 group. > > There are several other, similar vendors out there too. > > > One other, unrelated word of advice, if your z114 is 3-phase, you must > convert it to single phase. In the specific town you live in, if you order > three phase (different from dipole) service the electric company will charge > "peak load usage" where they will charge you your highest usage fee for the > entire month, even if you use it only for a brief time. This is justified > because whatever amount you use they still need to build the delivery > capability for you highest demand. > > I think it will be cost prohibitive to replace the z114 internal power units. > Instead, get a single phase to 3-phase power converter. For the power needs > of a z114, if you shop around, for the amount of power you need, it will only > cost $300-$400. > > Good-Luck, > Harry > > P.S. There is an ex-IBM CE living in Mamaroneck, N.Y. which is reasonably > close to where you live: about a 2 hour drive...115 miles up the Taconic. > > He maintains a huge museum of old IBM hardware and really knows a lot about > this. He may be able to help, but I cannot promise as I have not asked him > yet. > > P.S.S. Also, as a professor at Columbia University in NYC, I may be able to > get you access to Columbia's museum of IBM history, including the parts not > open to the public. > Fundamental Software, Inc.<http://www.funsoft.com/> > System/390 on Intel-Based Servers > www.funsoft.com > > > ________________________________ > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf of > Enzo D'Amato <edam...@octechservices.org> > Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2022 10:28 AM > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> > Subject: Re: my new z114 > > This is about what I expected in terms of CPU and memory, but I have no idea > what happened with the expansion cards. I almost certainly will not use 18 > ficon ports anyway, so I am not too upset about those ports. Either way, I > will ask the seller what happened with the extra channel cards. I also wanted > to ask if anyone could share the proper 3 phase to single phase wiring for > the power cable (I know the z114 BPRs can take 220v single phase). I am > checking the technical and physical planning guides for this information, but > I would like to independently verify this information so that I don't fry my > new machine. > > Thanks, > Enzo Damato > ________________________________________ > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf of > Tom Brennan <t...@tombrennansoftware.com> > Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 2:18 PM > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > Subject: Re: my new z114 > > I was able to download the config information, but it doesn't seem to > match what you reported. So it could be I'm looking at something else. > Here's a summary - I'll assume you don't mind me posting it here since > many people here want to help. > > z114 2818-M05-A01 485F7 > 26 MIPS, 3 MSU > 40 GB > 18 ports FICON 8S SX > 8 ports OSA 3-2P 1000BASE-T > STP > CPACF > 1 HMC Tower > 2 Power cables - 14ft 200V 30A 3Ph Line > > On 5/27/2022 9:18 AM, Enzo D'Amato wrote: > > I have a model 2818 with s/n 02-485F7. I am fairly sure that I have a > > relatively low CPU capacity number, and all my unused PCIE card slots have > > blank fillers, but 2 of my I/O drawer slots are empty (no card or filler). > > If you can do a lookup, I would appreciate it. > > > > Thank you, > > Enzo Damato > > ________________________________________ > > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf of > > Tom Brennan <t...@tombrennansoftware.com> > > Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 11:53 AM > > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > > Subject: Re: my new z114 > > > > Do you know the serial number? It's typically on a small label on the > > front door. With that, someone from IBM (or maybe even me, I'm not > > sure) can go to IBM's Inventory Services and get the configuration data > > that was uploaded the last time the machine was connected to IBM's "call > > home" network. That data includes model, CP speed and count, cards, and > > other items. And if that data matches your card count, that's a good > > sign nobody has been picking spare parts out of the box. > > > > On 5/27/2022 7:43 AM, Enzo D'Amato wrote: > >> Parwez is correct that this is a M05 model, I will let you know what I > >> have in terms of processor capacity as soon as I finish setting up power > >> and turn it on. I in terms of my IO card configuration, this is what I > >> currently have in the box: > >> 2 2 port pcie 8g ficon cards (pcie) > >> 2 2 port rj45 Ethernet cards (pcie) > >> 1 4 port ficon card (IO drawer) > >> 2 16 port escon cards (IO drawer) > >> > >> I did want to ask however, do that crypto express cards and OSA adapters > >> require LICCC codes to enable? Most of my home network is 10GbE, and I > >> wanted to put one of those cards in so I can directly network it to my > >> core switch, but I don't want to order one if it will not activate. I am > >> currently working on sourcing FICON storage, and I will update you if I > >> make any headway on that front. I also have a plan and I think I will be > >> able to get some mainframe attached virtual tape set up. As Harry > >> recommended, I do plan on doing some experimenting with the bare metal on > >> the machine, but I don't have much experience with embedded/bare metal > >> programming, so I would really be starting from the ground up with that. I > >> would like to get in contact with someone about getting software > >> disks/licences for my machine. I know that you said that it would be a > >> special order as the software is withdrawn from marketing, but considering > >> the circumstances, it may not hurt to ask. I would also like to look into > >> what would be involved in getting a LICCC capacity upgrade (the z114 is > >> not completely out of support until the end of this year). If you know > >> anyone who I should reach out to, please let me know. > >> > >> I am quite close to both the z/VM and Marist events (I am like 20 minutes > >> from the IBM Poughkeepsie plant), but I will have to check my calendar to > >> see if I can make them (I should be able to, but I may have finals that > >> week. I will have to check). > >> > >> I will keep this list updated as I make progress and work on getting the > >> system set up. > >> Thank you, > >> Enzo Damato > >> ________________________________________ > >> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> on behalf > >> of Timothy Sipples <sipp...@sg.ibm.com> > >> Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 6:04 AM > >> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > >> Subject: Re: my new z114 > >> > >> Enzo, > >> > >> Congratulations on your acquisition! > >> > >> I’m curious if you happen to know yet the physical model (it’ll be either > >> 2818-M05 or 2818-M10) and general capacity details, notably the capacity > >> model, number/type(s) of specialty engines (if any; IFLs, zIIPs, ICFs), > >> and memory configuration. The capacity model is a letter (A to Z), the > >> number 0, and a number 0 to 5. For example, Q02. [A00 would be unfortunate > >> since that’d mean no general purpose engines (CPs) are configured. If it’s > >> a Z05 you won this lottery, but really any CP capacity is fine for a home > >> lab.] Also, have you figured out yet what features you have installed in > >> the I/O slots? > >> > >> As I think I mentioned, if you have a 2818-M10 and/or lots of I/O features > >> you might be able to (unofficially, after very careful study) field modify > >> the physical configuration so that you’re powering fewer components to > >> reduce electricity consumption and heat output in your home lab. But if > >> you have a -M05 with just a few I/O features then this’ll be a moot point. > >> > >> I wonder if the machine has any Crypto Express adapters. > >> > >> I really like the suggestion to visit the z/VM conference if you can. > >> There are bound to be many curious and knowledgeable people there. If 21st > >> Century Software happens to be at that conference then you could ask them > >> about VSEn 6.3 if that interests you. There’s also a mainframe conference > >> coming up at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, from June 12 to 14, > >> if convenient. > >> > >> https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fecc.marist.edu%2Fweb%2Fconference2022&data=05%7C01%7C%7C5738b48bc6a34993d6a608da40b65953%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637893449231593237%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D3zdzjnZLqQf3SbNQRCgHffcmocFE8VLeAOXXRSmwWM%3D&reserved=0 > >> > >> Operating systems that do not require ECKD/FICON-attached storage > >> (technically, leaving any licensing issues aside): Linux, z/VM, z/VSE, > >> VSEn. Possibly also MUSIC/SP, as a guest of z/VM anyway, but I’m guessing > >> a bit. I think you can start the z/OS Customized Offerings Driver without > >> actually having any attached storage, but then you can’t do that much with > >> it. > >> > >> Operating systems that require ECKD/FICON-attached storage: z/OS, z/TPF. > >> (z/TPF is even a little more particular about minimum storage > >> configurations. I believe it requires some physical or virtual tape as > >> well.) > >> > >> There are some bootable “mini things” that people don’t generally consider > >> operating systems but that do serve useful functions. Standalone IOCP and > >> Jan Jaeger’s ZZSA are two good examples. > >> > >> Good luck, and please keep us posted. > >> > >> — — — — — > >> Timothy Sipples > >> Senior Architect > >> Digital Assets, Industry Solutions, and Cybersecurity > >> IBM zSystems/LinuxONE, Asia-Pacific > >> sipp...@sg.ibm.com > >> > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > >> send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > >> send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > >> . > >> > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > . > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- Mike A Schwab, Springfield IL USA Where do Forest Rangers go to get away from it all? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
