IBM 990 - Manual (Page 35)

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003, 2004. All rights reserved. 23
Chapter 2.
System structure and design
This chapter introduces the IBM ^ zSeries 990 system structure. Significant functions
and features are described, along with their characteristics and options.
The goal is to explain how the z990 is structured, what its main components are, and how
these components interconnect from a physical and logical point of view. This information is
useful for planning purposes and will help you define the configuration that best fits your
requirements.
The following topics are included:
2.1, “System structure” on page 24
2.2, “System design” on page 38
2