Understanding NPIV and the Performance of Channels with zLinux

This session will be two parts.  The first part will discuss how mainframe I/O channels perform using QDIO in a zLinux environment.  The functionality of QDIO will be explained and how the zLinux I/O works on the modern day System z10. The second part of the presentation will discuss Node Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and how a System z10 can make use of NPIV technology to virtualize its connectivity to storage, and realize TCO savings in the process.

Tracks: Linux Systems Management