The following table summarizes the host requirements for using Fibre Channel Endpoint Security for Mainframe. Check the IBM® website for the latest information about the requirements.
| Item | Requirements | Notice |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IBM® Z System z15 or later | N/A |
| OS | z/OS 2.2 or later | PTF* application might be required. |
| z/VM 6.4 or later | PTF* application might be required. | |
|
z/Linux (A distribution version that supports encryption of data-in-flight between the host and the storage system is required.) |
For more information, contact IBM® or the distributor. | |
| Host bus adapter (HBA) | FICON® Express 32S | Support for port authentication and encryption of data-in-flight (SeeVerifying the port authentication and encryption of data-in-flight settings on the host). |
| FICON® Express 16SA | Support for port authentication and encryption of data-in-flight (See Verifying the port authentication and encryption of data-in-flight settings on the host.) | |
| FICON® Express 16S+ | Support for port authentication (See Verifying the port authentication and encryption of data-in-flight settings on the host.) | |
| * PTF (Program Temporary Fix) is a fix program provided by IBM®. | ||