we tested with a single zIIP and turned it off quickly. 
We were eventually able to convert one spare CP to a second zIIP, and turned it 
on again on our secondary prod LPAR which was mostly all DB2 DDF type 
processing, both PROD1 and PROD2 were almost alway on the CAP, we saw some 
minor improvement, and are still studying the effects with SMT and without to 
see of the second zIIP helped us or SMT helped. the reason why is a CP3000 
study was performed for us and the recommendation was to turn SMT off 


Carmen Vitullo 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Bill Bishop (TMNA)" <[email protected]> 
To: [email protected] 
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 10:08:36 AM 
Subject: Effective of SMT with high zIIP usage 

Anyone have any real-world experience with SMT? 

We have very high zIIP usage, 70% to 80% across 3 zIIPs, right now and have 
been asked to evaluate turning on SMT. 

One response was that with high zIIP usage, SMT might not be as effective as 
could be, and the other response is that it will make more efficient use of the 
zIIPS and allow them to drive higher. 

We are aware of the impact of zIIP overflow to CPs. 

Thanks 

Bill Bishop 
Consultant, Mainframe Engineer 
Mainframe and Scheduling | Infrastructure Technology Services 
Toyota Motor North America 
[email protected] 
Office: (469) 292-5149 
Cell: (502) 316-4386 

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