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IBM 170 Servers Manual (368 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Special Notices
10
Purpose of this Document
12
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Chapter 2. Iseries and AS/400 RISC Server Model Performance Behavior
15
Overview
15
Interactive Indicators and Metrics
15
Disclaimer and Remaining Sections
16
V5R3
16
V5R2 and V5R1
17
Server Model Behavior
17
In V4R5 - V5R2
17
Choosing between Similarly Rated Systems
18
Existing Older Models
18
Server Model Differences
20
Performance Highlights of Model 7Xx Servers
22
Performance Highlights of Model 170 Servers
23
Performance Highlights of Custom Server Models
24
Additional Server Considerations
24
Interactive Utilization
25
Server Dynamic Tuning (SDT)
26
Managing Interactive Capacity
29
Migration from Traditional Models
32
Upgrade Considerations for Interactive Capacity
34
Iseries for Domino and Dedicated Server for Domino Performance Behavior
35
V5R2 Iseries for Domino & DSD Performance Behavior Updates
35
V5R1 DSD Performance Behavior
35
Chapter 3. Batch Performance
39
Effect of CPU Speed on Batch
39
Effect of DASD Type on Batch
39
Tuning Parameters for Batch
40
Chapter 4. DB2 for I5/Os Performance
42
New for I5/Os V6R1
42
I5/Os V6R1 SQE Query Coverage
42
DB2 I5/Os V5R4 Highlights
44
I5/Os V5R4 SQE Query Coverage
45
I5/Os V5R3 Highlights
46
I5/Os V5R3 SQE Query Coverage
46
Partitioned Table Support
48
V5R2 Highlights - Introduction of the SQL Query Engine
49
Indexing
52
DB2 Symmetric Multiprocessing Feature
53
DB2 for I5/Os Memory Sharing Considerations
53
Journaling and Commitment Control
54
DB2 Multisystem for I5/Os
56
Referential Integrity
58
Triggers
58
Variable Length Fields
59
Reuse Deleted Record Space
61
Performance References for DB2
62
Chapter 5. Communications Performance
64
Communication Performance Test Environment
66
TCP/IP Secure Performance
69
Performance Observations and Tips
72
APPC, ICF, CPI-C, and Anynet
74
HPR and Enterprise Extender Considerations
76
Additional Information
77
Chapter 6. Web Server and Websphere Performance
78
HTTP Server (Powered by Apache)
79
PHP - Zend Core for I
88
Websphere Application Server
93
IBM Webfacing
107
Websphere Host Access Transformation Services (HATS)
117
System Application Server Instance
119
Websphere Portal
121
Websphere Commerce
121
Websphere Commerce Payments
122
Connect for Iseries
122
Chapter 7. Java Performance
125
Introduction
125
What's New in V6R1
125
IBM Technology for Java (32-Bit and 64-Bit)
126
Native Code
127
Garbage Collection
127
Classic VM (64-Bit)
128
JIT Compiler
128
Garbage Collection
130
Bytecode Verification
131
Determining Which JVM to Use
132
Capacity Planning
134
General Guidelines
134
Java Performance - Tips and Techniques
135
Introduction
135
I5/Os Specific Java Tips and Techniques
136
Classic VM-Specific Tips
136
Java Language Performance Tips
137
Java I5/Os Database Access Tips
139
Resources
141
Chapter 8. Cryptography Performance
142
System I Cryptographic Solutions
142
Cryptography Performance Test Environment
143
Software Cryptographic API Performance
144
Hardware Cryptographic API Performance
145
Cryptography Observations, Tips and Recommendations
147
Additional Information
148
Chapter 9. Iseries Netserver File Serving Performance
149
Iseries Netserver File Serving Performance
149
Response Time
150
Chapter 10. DB2 for I5/Os JDBC and ODBC Performance
152
DB2 for I5/Os Access with JDBC
152
JDBC Performance Tuning Tips
152
References for JDBC
153
IBM I 6.1 Performance Capabilities Reference - January/April/October
153
DB2 for I5/Os Access with ODBC
153
References for ODBC
156
Chapter 11. Domino on I
157
Domino Workload Descriptions
158
Domino 8
159
Domino 7
159
Domino 6
160
Notes Client Improvements with Domino 6
160
Domino Web Access Client Improvements with Domino 6
161
Response Time and Megahertz Relationship
162
Collaboration Edition and Domino Edition Offerings
163
Performance Tips / Techniques
164
Domino Web Access
167
Domino Subsystem Tuning
167
Performance Monitoring Statistics
168
Main Storage Options
168
Sizing Domino on System I
171
LPAR and Partial Processor Considerations
172
System I Notesbench Audits and Benchmarks
173
Chapter 12. Websphere MQ for Iseries
174
Introduction
174
Performance Improvements for Websphere MQ V5.3 CSD6
174
Test Description and Results
175
Conclusions, Recommendations and Tips
175
Chapter 13. Linux on Iseries Performance
177
Key Ideas
177
Basic Requirements -- Where Linux Runs
177
Linux on Iseries Technical Overview
178
Linux on Iseries Architecture
178
Linux on Iseries Run-Time Support
179
Basic Configuration and Performance Questions
180
General Performance Information and Results
181
Computational Performance -- C-Based Code
181
Computational Performance -- Java
182
Web Serving Performance
182
Network Operations
183
Gcc and High Optimization (Gcc Compiler Option -O3)
183
The Gcc Compiler, Version 3
183
Value of Virtual LAN and Virtual Disk
184
Virtual LAN
184
Virtual Disk
184
DB2 UDB for Linux on Iseries
185
Linux on Iseries and IBM Eserver Workload Estimator
186
Top Tips for Linux on Iseries Performance
186
Chapter 14. DASD Performance
190
Internal (Native) Attachment
190
Direct Attach (Native)
191
Hardware Characteristics
191
Iv5R2 Direct Attach DASD
192
IBM I 6.1 Performance Capabilities Reference - January/April/October
194
IOP Vs IOPLESS - 10 15K 35GB DASD
194
RAID5 Vs RAID6 - 10 15K 35GB DASD
194
5709, 573D, 5703, 2780 IOA Comparison Chart
195
Performance Measurements Were Done on Iv5R4 Systems. for Information on the Supported Features See the IBM Product Announcement Letters
197
Comparing 571E/574F and 571F/575B IOP and Iopless
198
Comparing 571E/574F and 571F/575B RAID5 and RAID6 and Mirroring
199
Performance Limits on the 571F/575B
201
Investigating 571E/574F and 571F/575B IOA, Bus and HSL Limitations
202
Direct Attach 571E/574F and 571F/575B Observations
204
New in Iv5R4M5
205
9406-MMA CEC Vs 9406-570 CEC DASD
205
RAID Hot Spare
206
Loop Testing
207
New in Iv6R1M0
208
Encrypted ASP
208
57B8/57B7 Ioa
210
Ioa
212
SAN - Storage Area Network (External)
214
General VIOS Considerations
216
Generic Concepts
216
Generic Configuration Concepts
217
Specific VIOS Configuration Recommendations -- Traditional (Non-Blade) Machines
220
VIOS and JS12 Express and JS22 Express Considerations
222
Bladecenter H JS22 Express Running IBM I Operating System/Vios
222
Bladecenter S and JS12 Express
227
JS12 Express and JS22 Express Configuration Considerations
228
DS3000/DS4000 Storage Subsystem Performance Tips
229
IBM I Operating System 5.4 Virtual SCSI Performance
231
Introduction
233
Virtual SCSI Performance Examples
234
Native Vs. Virtual Performance
235
Virtual SCSI Bandwidth-Multiple Network Storage Spaces
235
Virtual SCSI Bandwidth-Network Storage Description (NWSD) Scaling
236
Virtual SCSI Bandwidth-Disk Scaling
237
Sizing
238
Sizing When Using Dedicated Processors
238
Sizing When Using Micro-Partitioning
240
Sizing Memory
241
AIX Virtual IO Client Performance Guide
242
Performance Observations and Tips
242
Summary
242
Chapter 15. Save/Restore Performance
243
Supported Backup Device Rates
243
Save Command Parameters that Affect Performance
244
Use Optimum Block Size (USEOPTBLK)
244
Data Compression (DTACPR)
244
Data Compaction (COMPACT)
244
Workloads
245
IBM I 6.1 Performance Capabilities Reference - January/April/October
245
Comparing Performance Data
246
Lower Performing Backup Devices
247
Medium & High Performing Backup Devices
247
Ultra High Performing Backup Devices
247
The Use of Multiple Backup Devices
248
Parallel and Concurrent Library Measurements
249
Hardware (2757 Ioas, 2844 Iops, 15K RPM DASD)
249
Large File Concurrent
250
Large File Parallel
251
User MIX Concurrent
252
Number of Processors Affect Performance
253
DASD and Backup Devices Sharing a Tower
254
Virtual Tape
255
Parallel Virtual Tapes
257
Concurrent Virtual Tapes
258
Save and Restore Scaling Using a Virtual Tape Drive
259
Save and Restore Scaling Using 571E Ioas and U320 15K DASD Units to a
260
3580 Ultrium 3 Tape Drive
260
High-End Tape Placement on System I
262
BRMS-Based Save/Restore Software Encryption and DASD-Based ASP Encryption
263
5XX Tape Device Rates with 571E & 571F Storage Ioas and 4327 (U320)
267
5XX DVD RAM and Optical Library
268
9406-Mma DVD Ram
270
9406-MMA 576B Iopless IOA
271
Chapter 16 IPL Performance
273
IPL Performance Considerations
273
IPL Test Description
273
9406-MMA System Hardware Information
274
Small System Hardware Configuration
274
Large System Hardware Configurations
274
9406-MMA IPL Performance Measurements (Normal)
275
9406-MMA IPL Performance Measurements (Abnormal)
275
NOTES on MSD
276
MSD Affects on IPL Performance Measurements
276
5XX System Hardware Information
277
5XX Small System Hardware Configuration
277
5XX Large System Hardware Configuration
277
5XX IPL Performance Measurements (Normal)
278
5XX IPL Performance Measurements (Abnormal)
278
5XX IOP Vs Iopless Effects on IPL Performance (Normal)
279
IPL Tips
279
Chapter 17. Integrated Bladecenter and System X Performance
280
Introduction
280
Effects of Windows and Linux Loads on the Host System
281
IXS/IXA Disk I/O Operations
281
Iscsi Disk I/O Operations
282
Iscsi Virtual I/O Private Memory Pool
283
IBM I 6.1 Performance Capabilities Reference - January/April/October
283
Virtual Ethernet Connections
284
IXS/IXA IOP Resource
284
System I Memory Rules of Thumb for IXS/IXA and Iscsi Attached Servers
285
IXS and IXA Attached Servers
285
Iscsi Attached Servers
285
Disk I/O CPU Cost
286
Further Notes about IXS/IXA Disk Operations
287
Disk I/O Throughput
288
Virtual Ethernet CPU Cost and Capacities
289
VE Capacity Comparisons
289
VE CPW Cost
290
Windows CPU Cost
291
File Level Backup Performance
291
Summary
292
Additional Sources of Information
292
Chapter 18. Logical Partitioning (LPAR)
294
Introduction
294
V5R3 Information
294
V5R2 Additions
294
General Tips
294
V5R1 Additions
295
Considerations
295
Performance on a 12-Way System
296
LPAR Measurements
299
Chapter 19. Miscellaneous Performance Information
301
Public Benchmarks (TPC-C, SAP, Notesbench, Specjbb2000, Volanomark)
301
Dynamic Priority Scheduling
303
Main Storage Sizing Guidelines
306
Memory Tuning Using the QPFRADJ System Value
306
Additional Memory Tuning Techniques
307
User Pool Faulting Guidelines
308
AS/400 Netfinity Capacity Planning
310
Chapter 20. General Performance Tips and Techniques
313
Adjusting Your Performance Tuning for Threads
313
General Performance Guidelines -- Effects of Compilation
315
How to Design for Minimum Main Storage Use (Especially with Java, C, C++)
316
Theory -- and Practice
316
System Level Considerations
317
Typical Storage Costs
317
A Brief Example
318
Which Is more Important
319
A Short but Important Tip about Data Base
319
A Final Thought about Memory and Competitiveness
320
Hardware Multi-Threading (HMT)
321
HMT Described
321
HMT and SMT Compared and Contrasted
322
Models With/Without HMT
322
POWER6 520 Memory Considerations
323
Aligning Floating Point Data on Power6
324
Chapter 21. High Availability Performance
326
IBM I 6.1 Performance Capabilities Reference - January/April/October
326
Switchable Iasp's
326
Geographic Mirroring
328
Chapter 22. IBM Systems Workload Estimator
333
Overview
333
Merging PM for System I Data into the Estimator
334
Estimator Access
334
What the Estimator Is Not
334
Appendix A. CPW and CIW Descriptions
336
Commercial Processing Workload - CPW
336
Compute Intensive Workload - CIW
338
Appendix B. System I Sizing and Performance Data Collection Tools
340
Performance Data Collection Services
341
Batch Modeling Tool (BCHMDL)
342
Appendix C. CPW and MCU Relative Performance Values for System I
344
V6R1 Additions (October 2008)
345
V6R1 Additions (August 2008)
346
V6R1 Additions (April 2008)
346
V6R1 Additions (January 2008)
347
V5R4 Additions (July 2007)
348
V5R4 Additions (January/May/August 2006 and January/April 2007)
348
V5R3 Additions (May, July, August, October 2004, July 2005)
350
IBM ~ ® I5 Servers
350
V5R2 Additions (February, May, July 2003)
352
Iseries Model 8Xx Servers
352
Model 810 and 825 Iseries for Domino (February 2003)
353
V5R2 Additions
353
Base Models 8Xx Servers
353
Standard Models 8Xx Servers
353
V5R1 Additions
354
Model 8Xx Servers
355
Model 2Xx Servers
356
V5R1 Dedicated Server for Domino
356
Capacity Upgrade On-Demand Models
357
CPW Values and Interactive Features for Cuod Models
357
V4R5 Additions
359
As/400E Model 8Xx Servers
359
Model 2Xx Servers
360
Dedicated Server for Domino
360
SB Models
361
V4R4 Additions
361
As/400E Model 7Xx Servers
361
C.12.2 Model 170 Servers
362
Model 170 Servers
363
C.13 As/400E Model Sxx Servers
364
As/400E Custom Servers
364
C.15 AS/400 Advanced Servers
364
As/400E Custom Application Server Model SB1
365
AS/400 Models 4Xx, 5Xx and 6Xx Systems
366
AS/400 CISC Model Capacities
367
IBM I 6.1 Performance Capabilities Reference - January/April/October
367
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