Layout of a Static Address Space and its GETVIS Areas

Figure 1 shows the layout of an address space with a static partition below 16 MB and the System GETVIS Area (31-Bit) located partly below 16 MB.

Figure 1. Static Address Space, Partition Layout, and GETVIS Areas
The graphic is explained in the surrounding text.

For a description of the GETVIS macro and its parameters, refer to z/VSE System Macros ReferenceGETVIS (Get Virtual Storage) Macro.