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VM66857: RACF SUPPORT FOR Z17

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APAR status

  • Closed as new function.

Error description

  • RACF Support for IBM z17 and LinuxONE Emperor 5.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED: z/VM RACF Users planning to move to the      *
    *                 IBM z17 family ( D/T9175 ).                  *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION: APPLY PTF                                    *
    ****************************************************************
    This APAR provides z/VM RACF compatibility for the IBM z17 and
    IBM LinuxONE Emperor 5 servers.
    The IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE Emperor 5 servers make up the IBM
    z17 family of servers D/T9175.
    

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

Comments

  • Several RACF parts have been recompiled to ensure compatibility
    with the z17 CP support.
    This APAR is required and must be installed together with the
    z17 CP APAR.
    

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    VM66857

  • Reported component name

    RACF/VM SUPPORT

  • Reported component ID

    576700201

  • Reported release

    730

  • Status

    CLOSED UR1

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2025-06-20

  • Closed date

    2025-06-20

  • Last modified date

    2026-01-13

  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

    UV99451

Modules/Macros

  • HCPRPD   HCPRPP
    

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    RACF/VM SUPPORT

  • Fixed component ID

    576700201

Applicable component levels

  • R730 PSY UV99451

       UP25/06/21 I 1000

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Document Information

Modified date:
13 January 2026