BTW, there is a cable on ebay... https://www.ebay.com/itm/125016972933?hash=item1d1b979e85:g:HM0AAOSwZSpdS7OC
Joe On Sat, May 28, 2022 at 1:36 PM Joe Monk <[email protected]> wrote: > The IBM part # is 41U0111 for a single phase 240VAC cable for the z114. > > Joe > > > > > > On Sat, May 28, 2022 at 11:50 AM Harry Wahl <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> 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 <[email protected]> on behalf >> of Enzo D'Amato <[email protected]> >> Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2022 10:28 AM >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> 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 <[email protected]> on behalf >> of Tom Brennan <[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 2:18 PM >> To: [email protected] >> 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 <[email protected]> on >> behalf of Tom Brennan <[email protected]> >> > Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 11:53 AM >> > To: [email protected] >> > 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 <[email protected]> on >> behalf of Timothy Sipples <[email protected]> >> >> Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 6:04 AM >> >> To: [email protected] >> >> 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 >> >> [email protected] >> >> >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, >> >> send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, >> >> send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN >> >> . >> >> >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, >> > send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, >> > send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN >> > . >> > >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, >> send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, >> send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, >> send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
