Requirements for zCX
Hardware requirements
z/OS Container Extensions requires an IBM z14 or higher based server with Container Hosting
Foundation (hardware feature code 0104). This feature code includes service and support for the
underlying Linux kernel and zCX appliance, as well as unlimited zCX usage in the central processor
complex (CPC) across all LPARs. This hardware feature can be ordered from the eConfig Fulfillment
System. 
Monthly License Charge (MLC) pricing is available with
IBM Container Hosting Foundation for z/OS. See Software requirements.
If you have a z14 or higher processor but do not have feature code 0104, you
can enable the zCX trial and experiment with zCX for 90 days. Details can be found in zCX Trial.
Virtualization layer
The virtualization layer required for zCX is shipped in the z/OS BCP base HBB77C0 as new parts
and has the new Comp ID 5752-SCCON. The virtualization layer has the 3-character prefix
GLZ.
Software requirements
zCX is shipped as a new element of z/OS in the new FMID: HZDC7C0. This includes the Linux kernel
and Docker Engine (5752-SCCDE) as well as the z/OSMF Workflow (5752-SCCWF). The software has the
3-character prefix AZD. All systems in the sysplex on which you will deploy zCX must be at the z/OS
V2R4 level. IBM Container Hosting Foundation for z/OS delivers
Monthly License Charge (MLC) pricing to satisfy the requirement for the Z hardware feature code
0104.