Channel programs for channel-attached type 2 and type 4 physical units

The ICNCB represents type 2 and type 4 physical units, and contains addresses and CCWs needed for channel programs. Figure 1 shows the following information:
  • ICNCB
  • Location in storage of various CCWs
  • Write buffers required for writing three PIUs, each of which is contained in a single buffer. Write or Write-Break CCWs alternate with transfer-in-channel (TIC) CCWs.
Figure 1. Data areas used by channel programs for PU types 2 and 4
Diagram that shows data areas used by channel programs for PU types 2 and 4.