zFrame® zCenter Server     The zCenter Server is a powerful new concept in providing multiple l/O functions in one compact and economical package. Utilizing the latest FLEX-ES®  technology, FLEX Control Unit behavior, to supply disk, tape, terminal and other resources to System z™, the zCenter offers exciting new solutions to many computing center challenges. Highlights: The zCenter can connect to traditional mainframes or zFrames via one or multiple ESCON® or Parallel channels or via network (LAN) channels to any zFrame system. zCenter/Storage Server offers large capacity disk storage using high performance SCSI-320 disks in a RAID-5 environment. zCenter/Storage Server can provide up to 2.8 TB internally, and 6 TB in a rack based unit, emulating standard 3390 devices. Two (2) GB of memory is standard for disk caching and can be configured to your data access patterns to ensure fast response times. Backup of the disks can be done using the included SDLT tape drive. The zCenter FakeTape™ Server offers large capacity emulation of tape files on disk to drastically reduce the number of tape volumes and tape mounts in your z/OS or System z environment. CSI technicians can help you implement 'auto-mounting' of compressed FakeTape files when your system calls for a tape mount, eliminating manual intervention. Up to 6 TB of disk space may be configured as FakeTapes. zCenter SCSI-Tape Server provides the connection of high performance, high capacity SCSI tape drives (such as 320 GB SDLT) to your traditional or System z Server. SCSI-Tape Server devices can appear to the system as almost any traditional tape device (3490, etc.). zCenter Terminal Server provides the connection of incoming TN3270 (IP connected) terminal sessions from normal workstations that appear as channel connected 3270 devices to your Operating System. Using the zCenter Terminal Server can simplify your z/OS networking environment and reduce the TCP/IP stack workload. The zCenter Terminal Server can replace an IBM® 2074 while providing additional function and capabilities. All zCenter Server functions can be combined into a single compact tower unit or rack mounted, further enhancing the convenience and savings. The zCenter uses IBM eServer® System x™ models specifically designed for high availability applications, featuring 533MHz Front Side Bus, six PCI slots, Error Correcting memory, and multiple redundant components. Uses FLEX-ES from Fundamental Software Inc. (FSI), Premier provider of z/OS emulation software. Includes 3 years of FSI FLEX-ES support. zFrame Delivers Cornerstone Systems is committed to supporting the our customers with outstanding technical support and services. Cornerstone provides on-site support for installation, migration, and training for every zFrame zCenter Storage or Tape Server. As an IBM Premier Business Partner, we are recognized for the finest customer service and level of perfomance in the industry. Please call our zFrame Hotline at 866-66zebra (866-669-3272) if you have any questions that we could help you with. If you would like a PDF of the above information (which includes the table below) please click here zCenter PDF..   zFrame® zCenter Specifications Features Capabilities & Specifications Base System IBM® eServer® xSeries® systems with ChipKill™ ECC memory, redundant, hot swappable power supplies and cooling fans, high performance RAID-5 disk subsystem, INTEL® Pentium® Xeon™ processors, integrated Ethernet 10/100/1000 and SCSI 320 controllers. 3 years of IBM 24 x 7 warranty. Connectivity Connection to traditional systems via either ESCON® or Parallel channels (one or multiple) Connection to zFrame systems via ESCON or Parallel channels or via network (LAN) channels Multiple control units can be defined and connected to a single channel Storage Server Disk capacity from 700 GB to more than 6 TB, emulating standard 3390 type devices Large disk cache in zCenter memory to optimize I/O response Emulated disks can be shared among multiple systems FakeTape™ Server FakeTape storage area can be defined from 300 GB to over 6 TB ‘Automounting’ of FakeTapes can be used to drastically reduce the number of physical tape mounts FakeTape files can be offloaded to high capacity SCSI tape for DR purposes FakeTape files can be automatically compressed, for even greater speed and capacity SCSI- Tape Server SCSI tapes attached to the SCSI-Tape server appear as standard 3490 (etc.) drives on mainframe Can make use of very high capacity (320 GB+) SCSI tape devices Can also use 3480/3490 compatible SCSI tape drives Terminal Server Any network attached workstation can access server (and system) via IP/TN3270 Terminals appear as local, non-SNA 3270 devices to system: no TCP/IP required Operator consoles can use the Terminal Server, reducing or eliminating need for 3174 or 2074 Physical Characteristics Available in either tower or rack mount forms (Rack units required depends on options chosen) Normal (110-120V) power and environmentals:no special cooling, power, noise control required Can be easily moved from one location to another Software RedHat® Linux® in a specifically customized configuration FSI FLEXCUB (Control Unit Behavior) Cornerstone Services Hardware and software configuration, on-site setup, and training of customer personnel. Ongoing support via CSI 24 x 7 hotline Additional custom services are available