Channel performance management is rarely as straightforward as it first appears. To further complicate this, the IBM z17 introduces new considerations with the addition of the Network Express Adapter, FICON Express32-4P Adapter, and Data Processing Unit (DPU). This presentation will begin with a brief overview of channels and the z17 channel architecture. It then moves into a deeper exploration of channel performance management , highlighting key components, critical metrics, and important nuances specific to the z17 architecture.
