Getting Started with zPCR (IBM's Processor Capacity Reference)

Document Author: John Campbell Document ID: PRS1381

Additional Author(s): Kathy Walsh, John Fitch

Doc. Organization: WSC IBM Z Document Revised: 06/13/2019

Product(s) covered: z14; z/OS; z/VM; z/VSE

Abstract: This is the Getting Started page for those interested in using IBM's Processor Capacity
Reference (zPCR) to capacity plan for IBM Z and LinuxONE processors. It includes links for
accessing related educational materials and downloading the tool itself.

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Note: If your currently installed zPCR version is older than C9.0, it MUST be
uninstalled prior to installing zPCR C9.2f (package includes Java). This is necessary
to facilitate conversion to the new IBM Java v8 64-bit runtime environment that is
required for zPCR.

To review the zPCR C9.2f NEWS file, click on What's New below.

Welcome
Download Support Education Notices / FAQs

This section provides download links for zPCR, documentation, and

installation instructions.

Note: The currently supported IBM Java runtime environment must be

installed in order to use zPCR. It is automatically installed with the zPCR
including IBM Java Runtime package.
zPCR Package Currency Installing zPCR
Version C9.2f
IBM Java Java 2 v8 64-bit All users must install the zPCR
version (SR5 FP20) including IBM Java Runtime
package. The zPCR onlypackage is
OS Win 10/8/7 64-bit no longer supported.
Change date April 30, 2019
zPCR including IBM Java Runtime After downloading, execute the EXE
Filename zPCRInstallWithJava.exe file from Windows Explorer, or with
Size 157 MB RUN under the Windows START
button and respond to the
Download
 zPCRInstallWithJava.exe
InstallShield prompts.
zPCR Documentation (PDF)
Note: zPCR may be installed to a
Standard Windows ID. It must be run
zpcr_quicks from the ID to which it was installed.
tart_guide.pdf

zpcr_usrguide.pdf
About CP3KEXTR

external_file_l CP3KEXTRruns on an IBM Z

ayout.pdf
zpcrabstract.pdf
CP3KEXTR (z/OS) for zPCR
Access CP3KEXTR Materials
CP3KVMXT (z/VM) for zPCR
Access CP3KVMXT Materials
processor under z/OS. It reads SMF
records to produce an Enterprise
Data File (EDF). A single EDF can
be used to generate the entire LPAR
configuration in zPCRor to copy
individual partitions into an already
defined LPAR configuration.
About CP3KVMXT

CP3KVMXT runs on an IBM Z

processor under z/VM. It reads CP
Monitor data and generates an
Enterprise Data File (EDF) of system
and workload related metrics for
input into zPCR. It can be used to
model interactive z/VM workloads or
z/VM guest operating systems such
as Linux.

Classification:Hardware Category:Planning and Design

Platform(s):IBM Z S/W Pillar(s):IBM System z Software

O/S:Linux; z/VM; z/OS; z/VSE Keywords:zSeries 800, zSeries 890, zSeries 900, zSeries 990, IBM System z9,
IBM System z10, IBM zEnterprise 196, IBM zEnterprise 114, IBM
zEnterprise EC12, IBM zEnterprise BC12, IBM z Systems, IBM Z,
z13, z13s, z14, LinuxONE, Emperor, Rockhopper, PCR

Notices / FAQs
This section is used to document Special Notices and FAQs regarding the operation of zPCR.

Special Notices

Use of Capacity Estimates from zPCR

The information contained in the zPCR tool and documentation has not been submitted to any formal
IBM test and is distributed on an "as is" basis without any warranty either expressed or implied. The use
of this information or the implementation of any of these techniques is a customer responsibility and
depends on the customer’s ability to evaluate and integrate them into the customer’s operational
environment. While each item may have been reviewed by IBM for accuracy in a specific situation, there
is no guarantee the same or similar results will be obtained elsewhere. Customers attempting to adapt
these techniques to their own environments do so at their own risk.

Performance data contained in this document was determined in a controlled environment;

therefore the results which may be obtained in other operating environments may vary
significantly. No commitment as to your ability to obtain comparable results is any way intended
or made by this release of information.

zPCR estimates have a degree of error of +/- 5%. Customers using zPCR information are solely
responsible for building capacity plans using zPCR results which accommodate the degree of
error inherent in the tool.

Registration
Registration is required to use zPCR. The primary purpose for registration is to have an email contact in
case important information must be distributed concerning the use of zPCR. A simple form is presented
at zPCR initiation, requesting the necessary information. The user must "opt-in" and agree to provide the
requested basic information in order to proceed with registration and using zPCR.

If internet attached, and your installation does not block IP address and/or port used, your
information is transmitted and a response should be immediate. If unable to internet connect, an
email option to complete registration is provided.

zPCR can be used up to 3 times without completing the registration process.

Subsequent registration for zPCR will only be required on a version change, which is expected
to happen very infrequently. New releases or modification levels of zPCR will be made available
on a regular basis but these updates will not require the user to register again.

End of Life Statement for zPCR

IBM does not have a specific end of life date set for zPCR

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the IBM z14 models identified?

The IBM z14 has 6 models. The models support different numbers of processor units (PU) which are
configurable as General Purpose CPs, zIIPs, IFLs, ICF's, or optional SAPs.

z14 Models M01 - Supports 1 to 33 Configurable PUs

M02 - Supports 1 to 69 Configurable PUs
M03 - Supports 1 to 105 Configurable PUs
M04 - Supports 1 to 141 Configurable PUs
M05 - Supports 1 to 170 Configurable PUs
ZR1 - Supports 1 to 30 Configurable PUs (6 General Purpose CPs)

In addition, for General Purpose CPs, there are 4 engine speeds, listed below in increasing
speed sequence. All zIIPs, IFLs, and ICFs are full speed CPs.

400 Limit of 33 General Purpose CPs

500 Limit of 33 General Purpose CPs
600 Limit of 33 General Purpose CPs
700 No limit for General Purpose CPs

How are the IBM z13 models identified?

The IBM z13 has 5 models. The models support different numbers of processor units (PU) which are
configurable as General Purpose CPs, zIIPs, IFLs, ICF's, or optional SAPs.

z13 Models N30 - Supports 1 to 30 Configurable PUs

N63 - Supports 1 to 63 Configurable PUs
N96 - Supports 1 to 96 Configurable PUs
NC9 - Supports 1 to 129 Configurable PUs
NE1 - Supports 1 to 141 Configurable PUs

In addition, for General Purpose CPs, there are 4 engine speeds, listed below in increasing
speed sequence. All zIIPs, IFLs, and ICFs are full speed CPs.

400 Limit of 30 General Purpose CPs

500 Limit of 30 General Purpose CPs
600 Limit of 30 General Purpose CPs
700 No limit for General Purpose CPs

How are the IBM zEnterprise EC12 models identified?

The IBM zEnterprise EC12 (zEC12) has 5 models. The models support different numbers of processor
units (PU) which are configurable as General Purpose CPs, zAAPs, zIIPs, IFLs, ICF's, or optional SAPs.

zEC12 Models H20 - Supports 1 to 20 Configurable PUs

H43 - Supports 1 to 43 Configurable PUs
H66 - Supports 1 to 66 Configurable PUs
H89 - Supports 1 to 89 Configurable PUs
HA1 - Supports 1 to 101 Configurable PUs

In addition, for General Purpose CPs, there are 4 engine speeds, listed below in increasing
speed sequence. All zAAPs, zIIPs, IFLs, and ICFs are full speed CPs.

400 Limit of 20 General Purpose CPs

500 Limit of 20 General Purpose CPs
600 Limit of 20 General Purpose CPs
700 No limit for General Purpose CPs

How are the IBM zEnterprise 196 models identified?

The IBM zEnterprise 196 (z196) has 5 models. The models support different numbers of processor units
(PU) which are configurable as General Purpose CPs, zAAPs, zIIPs, IFLs, ICF's, or optional SAPs.

z196 Models M15 - Supports 1 to 15 Configurable PUs

M32 - Supports 1 to 32 Configurable PUs
M49 - Supports 1 to 49 Configurable PUs
M66 - Supports 1 to 66 Configurable PUs
M80 - Supports 1 to 80 Configurable PUs

In addition, for General Purpose CPs, there are 4 engine speeds, listed below in increasing
speed sequence. All zAAPs, zIIPs, IFLs, and ICFs are full speed CPs.

400 Limit of 15 General Purpose CPs

500 Limit of 15 General Purpose CPs
600 Limit of 15 General Purpose CPs
700 No limit for General Purpose CPs

How are the IBM System z10 EC models identified?

The IBM System z10 EC has 5 models. The models support different number of processor units (PU)
which are configurable as General Purpose CPs, zAAPs, zIIPs, IFLs, ICF's, or optional SAPs.

System z10 EC Models E12 - Supports 1 to 12 Configurable PUs

E26 - Supports 1 to 26 Configurable PUs
E40 - Supports 1 to 40 Configurable PUs
E56 - Supports 1 to 56 Configurable PUs
E64 - Supports 1 to 64 Configurable PUs

In addition, for General Purpose CPs, there are 4 engine speeds, listed below in increasing
speed sequence. All zAAPs, zIIPs, IFLs, and ICFs are full speed CPs.

400 Limit of 12 General Purpose CPs

500 Limit of 12 General Purpose CPs
600 Limit of 12 General Purpose CPs
700 No limit for General Purpose CPs

How are the IBM System z9 EC models identified?

The IBM System z9 EC has 5 models. The models support different number of processor units (PU)
which are configurable as General Purpose CPs, zAAPs, zIIPs, IFLs, ICF's, or optional SAPs.

System z9 EC Models S08 - Supports 1 to 8 Configurable PUs

S18 - Supports 1 to 18 Configurable PUs
S28 - Supports 1 to 28 Configurable PUs
S38 - Supports 1 to 38 Configurable PUs
S54 - Supports 1 to 54 Configurable PUs

In addition, for General Purpose CPs, there are 4 engine speeds, listed below in increasing
speed sequence. All zAAPs, zIIPs, IFLs, and ICFs are full speed CPs.

400 Limit of 8 General Purpose CPs

500 Limit of 8 General Purpose CPs
600 Limit of 8 General Purpose CPs
700 No limit for General Purpose CPs

How are the IBM zSeries 990 models identified?

The IBM z990 has 4 models. The models support different number of processor units (PU) which are
configurable as General Purpose CPs, zAAPs, IFLs, ICF's, or optional SAPs.

zSeries z990 Models A08 - Supports 1 to 8 Configurable PUs

B16 - Supports 1 to 16 Configurable PUs
C24 - Supports 1 to 24 Configurable PUs
D32 - Supports 1 to 32 Configurable PUs

How often will I need to register my use of zPCR?

Registration is required to begin using zPCR. Subsequent registration for zPCR will only be required on
a version change. This is expected to happen very infrequently. New releases or modification levels of
zPCR will be made available on a regular basis but these updates will not require the user to register
again.

What versions of Windows will support zPCR?

The currently supported environment is Windows 10/8/7 64-bit

When must I reinstall the IBM Java runtime environment?

Periodically, the IBM Java runtime environment supporting zPCR will be updated to newer releases.
When a new release is required, you must download and install the zPCR including IBM Java Runtime
package, which will replace the older Java.