IBM z17 Mainframe Time Synchronization Enhancements for Resiliency and Accuracy
By
rbanffy
Good intentions, undercooked execution. The bake is missing.
Summary
IBM has enhanced time synchronization capabilities in its z17 mainframe systems, focusing on resiliency, accuracy, and security (RAS). The article explains how IBM Z sysplex requires precise timing for transaction processing industries like finance, and details improvements through NTPv4/Chrony and mixed NTP-PTP modes to enhance time synchronization accuracy, stability, and resiliency.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledIn the world of time synchronization at IBM, we changed RAS to mean Resiliency, Accuracy, and Security.
Timing, timekeeping, time synchronization, and, more specifically, accurate synchronization are key requirements for modern IT systems.
This is especially true for industries involved in transaction processing, such as the financial sector.
This need for accuracy is why the IBM Z sysplex relies on highly precise timing and synchronization.
You might also wanna read
Everest C1: High-Performance ARM64 Server APU with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Processor
The Everest C1 is a high-performance ARM64 server APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) designed for engineers requiring maximum performance. It
Product Hunt·2mo ago
Caligra Launches Linux-Based Workbench OS and c100 Developer Terminal to Boost Knowledge Worker Productivity
Caligra is a new computer company that offers a Linux-based operating system called Caligra Workbench designed to improve productivity and r
caligra.com·6mo agoSix Companies Remain in the Mainframe Industry: IBM, Fujitsu, NEC, Hitachi, Atos, and Unisys
The article discusses the current state of the mainframe industry, identifying six remaining companies: Hitachi, NEC, Fujitsu, Atos (formerl
Intel Launches Crescent Island Xe3P GPU with 160GB vRAM for AI Inference
Intel has officially announced its new "Crescent Island" enterprise GPU, an inference-optimized graphics card designed specifically for AI w
phoronix.com·7mo ago
IBM Unveils Power11 Processor Architecture at Hot Chips 2025 Conference
IBM presented its Power11 processor architecture at Hot Chips 2025, detailing the roadmap and evolution from Power10. The company emphasized
servethehome.com·9mo ago
AI Boom Drives San Francisco Housing Market to Record Highs
The article discusses how the artificial intelligence boom is driving record home prices in San Francisco and the broader Bay Area. The infl
nytimes.com·8h ago