IBM zSeries 800 Installation Manual

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ISC-3 Link FeatureISC-3 links provide Parallel Sysplex connectivity between a coupling facility andproduction systems using z/OS ® and OS/390 ® operating systems. ISC-3 linksoperate at 1 Gbps in compatibility mode (connection between zSeries 800 and 9672systems) or 2 Gbps in peer mode (connection between zSeries 800 systems orzSeries 800 and zSeries 900, zSeries 890, or zSeries 990 systems) at unrepeateddistances up to 10 kilometers.Configuration InformationThe table below lists the ISC-3 link feature code.Feature Code Description Fiber Type Connector TypeFC 0218 4-Port ISC-3 9 micron single mode LC Duplexv ISC-3 links are comprised of:– FC 0218 - A “daughter” adapter card with two ISC-3 ports per card.– FC 0217 - A “mother” card into which can be plugged two “daughter” cards.– FC 0219 - LIC that activates the ports on a daughter card. Each port on adaughter card is activated individually.– The “mother” card, two “daughter” cards, and the individual port LIC cancombine to provide up to four ports per ISC-3 adapter.v The system configuration tool places the ISC-3 feature port LIC across anappropriate number of cards for high availability.v There can be a maximum of 24 ports activated across 8 ISC-3 features.Connectivity Information4-Port ISC-3v Cable type is single mode 9 micron fiber opticv Cable connector is LC duplexv See Fiber Optic Links Planning (ESCON, FICON, and Coupling Links),GA23-0367 for information about link distances and light loss budget.ISC-3 ReferenceThe following illustration shows the ISC-3 link card, the link ports on the card, andthe type of fiber optic connector that plugs to the ports.Level 04a, June 21, 2004Chapter 6. Cabling and Connectivity 6-9||||||||||||||||||||||||||||