Hardware Preparation

Depending on the interface, use the following documentation references provided.

For Processor Operations, follow the SNMP connection instructions. For INTERNAL path (or hostname ISQET32), follow the Base Control Program internal interface (BCPii) connection instructions.

Always use the highest SE/HMC workplace version information. The information about how to navigate and enter the SE/HMC data is related to its user interface view. System z API customization information can be found in these resources:

• See "Traditional SA z/OS Configuration", section "Preparing the Hardware" in IBM Z® System Automation Planning and Installation.
• Equivalent virtual hardware preparation of the Processor Operation support for z/VM guest machines, is documented in "Traditional SA z/OS Configuration", section "Preparing the VM PSM" in IBM Z System Automation Planning and Installation.