I concur with those who have urged you involve a licensed electrician. Professional HVAC assistance may be advisable, especially if you have an MG set in the garage for backup power.
-- Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz http://mason.gmu.edu/~smetz3 ________________________________________ 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 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://secure-web.cisco.com/1VzmCWufTOijIHAtW65G0pY6gBU1-kU3K37q2TsZWygzFm4IsPG4EnTjPdPKTn0pZQCGPdLHVlTm7HIv4zU_h6yYeq8otgkSY9INeeIXtQBjtiVHOqqyEwH5ma-QVd9xHhYMMmDuaTbdTkI8GoyfajrPR-YcF8VpRiYLBNvR1N_c5PQ-hnJwv2nDch2ykLe0o110qiVXMByw8M8YlwJQpSwZgByBNHXmkAb7tXeGYqNtd4j2jHhKaM2vQMyQdvIX8Ir8qEJhJz_5awUOuzP4huNPU09RKDnFU2rCZSWaMWYs-dND6mQ4lmS49pLrIE8BGFMFkAt07gBNQrHjeXzfqda-iM2zmZiqKuT61-eVVLaXCRm74rsdFzAdqoNDMBe02hhX78TeRQ5Z5nlZZFG1ktJ8pdf27yY3nI_6xPpz6obrptXuKT0EOyKPnFhMb7YKe/https%3A%2F%2Fecc.marist.edu%2Fweb%2Fconference2022 >> >> 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
