SMF30_TIME_zIIP_ON_CP is another indicator.  Look at subtype 2 interval records 
for long running tasks such as CICS and DB2 and at subtype 4 records for 
regular jobs.

SMF30_TIME_zIIP_ON_CP is all the work that could be done on a z/IIP but 
couldn't due to the ZIIP was busy with other work.

Also, there is a parm in IEAOPTxx called ZIIPAWMT that is the number of 
microseconds that ZIIP eligible work might wait to be dispatched on a ZIIP 
before the work is dispatched on a GP.  The theory is that it will wait a 
period of time to see if a ZIIP becomes available to run the work.  The problem 
is while the work is waiting, it isn't doing anything.  This is why you don't 
try to run ZIIPs at anything close to 100%.

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-----Original Message-----
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf 
Of Richards, Robert B.
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 6:46 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: ZIIP engine utilization

IIRC, you can look at zIIP-eligible time (CPUZIETM). If it is a high value, you 
are not only losing the benefit of running on an additional uncapped specialty 
processor, you are potentially wasting money if then running on a GP at a time 
that drives the system to a new 4HRA on software costs!

I justified the purchase of zIIP solely on this basis when I was able to 
demonstrate a ROI in five months due to eliminating the potential increase in 
costs attributed to running on a GP during the setting of a new peak four hour 
rolling average. YMMV

Props to Al Sherkow and his LCS software to be able to prove my assertions.

Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf 
Of Vernooij, Kees (ITOPT1) - KLM
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 2:36 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: ZIIP engine utilization

The situation for a zIIP is somewhat more complex and 2-staged.
If a zIIP becomes heavier used, delays for the zIIP begin to show up. It is at 
30% utilization when you have 1 zIIP, 60% utilization when you have 2 zIIP.
It the zIIP becomes heavier loaded and delays are growing, the CP is asked to 
assist the zIIP. The is also reported in RMF.

Kees.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]]
> On Behalf Of Barbara Nitz
> Sent: 18 May, 2018 7:57
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: ZIIP engine utilization
>
> > Can you point me to the best place to see if Ziip is getting maxed
> out.
>
> Look at the TYPE70 SMF records. They will show you if the ZIIP is 100%
> busy.
>
> Regards, Barbara
>
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