The mainframe operating system for servers based on SPARC64 architecture
Its functionality has been enhanced with additional system support software products. OSD/XC V2.2 is the current operating system version, BS2000/OSD-BC V6.0, ported to the SX servers based on SPARC64 architecture. OSD/XC unlocks unlimited BS2000/OSD functionality for the SX server class. Existing customer applications run as object-compatible code on the SX servers under OSD/XC.
OSD/XC - The new consolidation dimension for mainframes OSD/XC brings mainframe functionality and mainframe quality to the SX servers. In combination with the SX servers, it provides improved coexistence with the Solaris environment and offers new consolidation options for e-business infrastructures. With its support for Fibre Channel, OSD/XC considerably increases BS2000 I/O connectivity. Seamless integration into storage area networks (SANs) additionally underscores the strategy of openness with BS2000/OSD.
OSD/XC - The complete package for the data center OSD/XC supports all sets of functions relevant to Dynamic Data Center:
Advanced, mainframe-typical workload management for interactive dialog and batch loads,
Wide scalability of processor performance, memory and I/O bandwidth,
Extensive I/O connectivity through support for Type 2 and Type S channels (for SX130, SX140, SX150), as well as Fibre Channel,
Automation of data center operation and data center operating processes possible,
Ability to run open applications and support for the Internet,
Support for backup and data storage scenarios.
In version V2.2 the OSD/XC package consists of the following software products:
