Database server

The tables in this topic list the hardware and software used for the DB2® database server setup in a IBM® System z® LPAR.

Table 1. Database server software

Software

Service level

  • Novell SuSE Linux™ Enterprise Server 11 for System z (64-bit)
  • IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition Version 9.7
  • Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Fix Pack 4 (9.7.0.4)
Table 2. Database server hardware

Server hardware

Setup

IBM z196 LPAR

(Model 2817-M66)

IBM System Storage® DS8800

  • 4 IFLs (CPUs)
  • 8 GB central storage
  • 1 GbE OSA-Express2 for administration
  • HiperSockets™ (8k MTU size) for application server connection
  • FICON® Express8 feature
  • 1 x DASD Model 27
  • 4 HyperPAV aliases