Installing and configuring the host bus adapter on z Systems hosts

The host bus adapters (HBAs) for a z Systems host must be ordered as features. These features are either factory-installed when you order a new system or installed into an existing system by a service representative.

To check the installation of the HBA and to configure the HBA to work with the system, complete the following steps:
  1. Ensure that FICON, FICONExpress, FICON Express2, or FICON Express4 features are installed on your z Systems host.
  2. Configure the HBA to run in FCP mode.

See the following website for additional information about FCP connectivity:

www.ibm.com/systems/z/hardware/connectivity/