Processor requirements
IMS 15.6 runs only in z/Architecture® mode on an IBM® System z13® processor (machine type 2964) or later. IMS 15.6 is the last IMS release that supports running on an IBM System z13 or z13s (machine type 2964 or 2965).
The following table lists the processors supported by IMS 15.6.
| Machine name | Machine type |
|---|---|
| IBM z13 | 2964 |
| IBM z13s® | 2965 |
| IBM z14 | 3906 |
| IBM z14 ZR1 | 3907 |
| IBM z15® | 8561 |
| IBM z15 T02 | 8562 |
| IBM z16® | 3931 |
| IBM z16 A02 | 3932 |
| IBM z17® | 9175 |