IBM markets DB2SORT, which is Syncsort/MFX with modifications to specifically work with and enhance sorting performed for DB2 Utilities and offloads portions of its processing to z/IIP engines when possible.
Syncsort/MFX also offloads portions of its processing to z/IIP engines. Syncsort ZPSAVER offloads significant portions of its processing to z/IIP engines. I am not aware of any of these products' "performance suffering from using zIIPs" in either billable TCB time or elapsed time. Many years of research and development have gone into creating these products and I am proud to have been a small part of it. Chris Blaicher Technical Architect Mainframe Development Syncsort Incorporated 50 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 P: 201-930-8234 | M: 512-627-3803 E: [email protected] www.syncsort.com -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter Hunkeler Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:27 AM To: [email protected] Subject: AW: Re: DFsort and zIIP >DFSORT can use zIIP on behalf of DB2 utilities, but not otherwise. >Here's more information: > >At this time, IBM has no plan for enabling DFSORT to exploit the system >z9 Integrated Information Processor (zIIP). IBM realizes DFSORT >remains a prominent component of our customers' batch workloads. >However, the added controls that would need to be implemented in order >to maintain our high standards for performance, reliability and system >integrity are not justified in view of estimations that there is a low >offload potential and the value to clients may be marginal.....[snip] Interesting statement. I seem to remember that SyncSort offers an Add-On package that allows certain SyncSort processing to be offloaded to zIIPs. The above statement suggest that SyncSort's perfocmance is suffering from using zIIPs (simplified and exagerated, I know). Also "IBM Sort for DB2 for z/OS" (can't remember the exact name), is offloading to zIIPs, if I remember correctly. This procuct is based on SyncSort code as far as I understand. -- Peter Hunkeler ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ________________________________ ATTENTION: ----- The information contained in this message (including any files transmitted with this message) may contain proprietary, trade secret or other confidential and/or legally privileged information. Any pricing information contained in this message or in any files transmitted with this message is always confidential and cannot be shared with any third parties without prior written approval from Syncsort. This message is intended to be read only by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed or by their designee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are on notice that any use, disclosure, copying or distribution of this message, in any form, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and/or Syncsort and destroy all copies of this message in your possession, custody or control. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
