Huh? 5.1 is 64bit and will make use of >2G central. Not for i/o like 5.2, but for other things.
Our 5.1 systems have 16G. We do 12 Central and 4 expanded usually. Then get yourself to 5.2 for the better i/o performance, the day after tomorrow :) Marcy Cortes This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose, or take any action based on this message or any information herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation." -----Original Message----- From: VM/ESA and z/VM Discussions [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Greenberg Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 12:56 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VMESA-L] How Do I Make Use of the Extra 4G Memory? On: Wed, Dec 14, 2005 at 12:30:36PM -0800,anson Wrote: } We recently upgraded our CPU from an MP3000 to an 8G z/890 machine. The } configuration is 2 LPARS running z/VM 5.1 on both sides. One side runs } multiple VSEs, and the other runs multiple Linux S/390. Now the } question is, since z/VM only supports up to 2G central storage, } what/how can I make use of the extra 4G memory? } Anson Ngai } VM/VSE Systems Programmer. 2 possibilities: 1) Give each lpar 2g of expanded memory 2) Go to the 64 bit version of VM. -- Rich Greenberg N6LRT Marietta, GA, USA richgr atsign panix.com + 1 770 321 6507 Eastern time zone. I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67 Canines:Val, Red & Shasta (RIP),Red, husky Owner:Chinook-L Atlanta Siberian Husky Rescue. www.panix.com/~richgr/ Asst Owner:Sibernet-L
