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Chapter 3. Connectivity
This chapter describes the connectivity options available on the z900 server.
The z900 server channel features are discussed. The functions, modes, and configuration
options for each feature are described, including examples of usage. The z900 server
channel features covered in this chapter are:
“Parallel channel” on page 85
“ESCON channel” on page 88
“Fibre Connection channel” on page 97
“FICON channel in Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) mode” on page 118
“Open Systems Adapter-2 channel” on page 127
“OSA-Express channel” on page 131
“External Time Reference” on page 142
“Parallel Sysplex channels” on page 147
“HiperSockets” on page 157
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