The z800 comes with two crypto engines "built in". I haven't tried to use them on Linux or z/VM on the IFL yet. I have done some work with them on my test z/OS 1.4 system.
-- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer UICI Insurance Center Applications & Solutions Team +1.817.255.3225 This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its' content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. > -----Original Message----- > From: Wolfe, Gordon W [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 2:55 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Crypto and IFL > > > Can anyone tell me if it is possible to use a crypto card > with an IFL engine? We have a z800 with two standard > processors and two IFL processors. We want to add a crypto > card so that SuSE SLES8 on an LPAR with the IFLs can offload > some of the security processing. > > IBM's redbook SG24-6870-00 "zSeries Crypto Guide Update" can > be read two ways: one way says they will work and one way > says they won't. > > Also, if it does work, how many cards should we get and what > kind? PCICC or PCICA? > > Use the Best! Linux for Servers > Macintosh for Graphics > Palm for Mobility > Windows for Solitaire. > Gordon W. Wolfe, Ph.D. VM & Linux Systems Support > Enterprise Servers, The Boeing Company (425)865-5940 >
