3 Server Unit SU500
This section describes the Server Unit SU500. SE500 is equipped with an SU500 as the
first Server Unit.
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The SU500 enables BS2000 to execute (in Native mode on on BS2000 VMs) on /390 archi-
tecture.
Features
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6 models with a high performance range are available. The processor module has 8
CPUs. Depending on the model, 1 to 3 processors are available. Capacity on Demand
permits temporary processor attachment.
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One hot spare processor is available with dynamic activation.
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The main memory is up to 64 GB in size.
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The I/O system has up to 94 Fibre Channels, each with a throughput of 8 Gbit/s.
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The SU supports a 10 Gbps LAN (connection via the HNC).
The Server Unit SU500 consists of the following components:
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a CPU box (see
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an AROMA-P (Automatic and Remote Operation Manager)
controls the power supply of the SU and occupies two height units (HUs).
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two to six channel boxes (see
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Components and ports which are not used are not described below.
section "CPU
box")
section "Channel box (CHE
box)")
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