Products and services that exploit zIIP include:
Technical details
Software requirements
zIIP for z/OS requires z/OS 1.8 or newer. Certain functions such as z/OS Container Extensions, System Recovery Boost and Support for other software may have additional z/OS, middleware or hardware requirements.
Hardware requirements
zIIP processors are available on the following IBM Z systems:
- IBM z15
- IBM z14
- IBM z13
Technical specifications
Sizing and planning: To assist in planning for zIIPs, components of z/OS have been enhanced to report both projected zIIP usage and actual zIIP usage. The projected usage function (PROJECTCPU) is intended to gather information about CPU time spent executing code that could potentially execute on zIIPs.
You may also be interested in
IBM z15
Flexibility, responsiveness and cost are fueling your digital transformation and your journey to cloud. Now, you can drive to market faster – while avoiding cloud security risks and complex migration challenges. Designed through collaboration with clients, the new IBM z15™ single-frame and multi-frame systems deliver security, privacy and resiliency at scale as part of your enterprise-wide cloud infrastructure. IBM z15 enables cloud native services while extending the value of your most valuable data and applications to address today’s business challenges and lead tomorrow's transformation.
Learn moreIBM z14
Digital transformation is having a profound effect on us as individuals and across society. As businesses adapt, trust will be the currency that drives the digital economy. The IBM z14® family of servers is the core of trusted digital experiences. These IBM Z systems offer the ultimate protection for your data while simplifying compliance to regulations. They also allow you to apply machine learning to your most valuable data to create deeper insights. The IBM z14 single-frame model can process 850 million encrypted transactions per day in the space of two floor tiles. It's a perfect fit for the data center and businesses of all sizes.
Learn more