... and another oversight during review: The request form on ibm.com/servers/resourcelink/ is online since 04/30. The delivery of the FCP enabling ucode is planned for mid june...
Kind regards, Christoph http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/faq/z_annc_apr02.html Question: How do I get my zSeries server enabled for FCP for Linux on zSeries? Answer: Currently FCP enablement on the zSeries is offered with limited availability for customer test and development purposes only. In order to get FCP enabled on new or existing z800 and z900 servers, customers must complete the "Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) for Linux z800/z900 Request Form" available in the IBM Resource Link? planning section (ibm.com/servers/resourcelink/? registration required; from the left navigation bar, select Planning). This form should be available June 15th. Once the request is accepted, FCP enablement will be delivered in a free Licensed Internal Code update along with documentation and a statement of limitations. Once Linux distributors provide distributions of Linux that contain the requisite FCP zSeries drivers, the special request form for zSeries FCP will no longer be required. The form will be removed from IBM Resource Link, and the Licensed Internal Code will be integrated into new zSeries orders and placed on Retain for existing machines. Please note, the FCP Licensed Internal Code load through the early limited availability and later through Retain system will be disruptive. System outages should be planned accordingly. Jim Elliott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>@VM.MARIST.EDU> on 02.05.2002 07:41:38 Please respond to Linux on 390 Port <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: Linux on 390 Port <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Subject: Re: z900 Turbo > I've been all over DeveloperWorks, and > http://ibm.com/developerworks/opensource/linux390/whatsnew.shtml > looking for the FCP drivers. The latest (March 4) Device Drivers and > Installation Commands manual doesn't mention FCP. > Does anyone know where the FCP support for S/390 lives? Scott: I think the FAQ may have been premature. I believe it should have said the patches would be available when the LIC is available, which is June 15. It may be available earlier and I am sure the lab will post the availability info on this list. Regards, Jim
