HiperSockets networking
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HiperSockets networking is an IBM mainframe technology that enables high-speed, memory-based TCP/IP communication between logical partitions (LPARs) without using external network hardware.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
IBM mainframe networking technology
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virtual networking technology ⓘ |
| alternativeTo | internal Ethernet networking on mainframes ⓘ |
| benefit |
elimination of physical network adapters for internal traffic
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higher throughput for intra-mainframe traffic ⓘ improved security by avoiding external cables ⓘ reduced CPU overhead compared to external networking ⓘ reduced network latency ⓘ |
| category |
in-memory networking
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mainframe virtualization technology ⓘ |
| communicationType |
intra-mainframe communication
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memory-based communication ⓘ |
| configuredAs | virtual network interface ⓘ |
| configuredBy | mainframe system administrators ⓘ |
| connects |
LPARs
NERFINISHED
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logical partitions ⓘ |
| designGoal |
optimize intra-system IP traffic
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simplify internal network topology ⓘ |
| developedBy | IBM NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| doesNotRequire |
OSA-Express adapters for internal traffic
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external routers ⓘ external switches ⓘ |
| implementedAs | internal high-speed data path ⓘ |
| integratesWith |
Linux on Z network stacks
NERFINISHED
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z/OS Communications Server NERFINISHED ⓘ z/VM virtual networking ⓘ |
| introducedBy | IBM for System z servers ⓘ |
| networkLayer | Layer 3 IP networking ⓘ |
| provides |
high-speed IP connectivity
ⓘ
low-latency communication between LPARs ⓘ virtual LAN capability inside a mainframe ⓘ |
| relevantFor |
high-availability mainframe environments
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mission-critical enterprise workloads ⓘ |
| requires | no external network hardware ⓘ |
| runsOn |
IBM System z mainframes
NERFINISHED
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IBM Z mainframes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| scope | single physical mainframe ⓘ |
| securityProperty | traffic never leaves the physical frame ⓘ |
| supportsEnvironment |
Linux on IBM Z
NERFINISHED
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z/OS NERFINISHED ⓘ z/TPF NERFINISHED ⓘ z/VM NERFINISHED ⓘ z/VSE NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportsFeature |
IP routing between LPARs
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VLAN-like segmentation within a mainframe ⓘ |
| supportsProtocol | TCP/IP NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
inter-partition communication
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server consolidation on IBM mainframes ⓘ workload integration across LPARs ⓘ |
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