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Topology Model

The service provides a topology model with the following entities:

Enterprise

Provides a top-level anchor for the entire topology. The HWICONAME parameter defines the name of this entity.

Installation

Provides a second-level entity in the topology. The HWIDCNAME parameter defines the name of this entity.

Ensemble

Represents a Central Processor Complex (CPC) and other hardware (such as zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX)) at an installation. An Ensemble entity takes the name of the CPC entity it owns.

CPC

Represents a z/Series processor complex. A CPC typically comprises one or more LPARs.

LPAR

Is a division of a CPC. The division can be physical, logical, or a combination of the two. An LPAR can also be known as an image.

Capacity Records

Contains the capacity information for the parent CPC.

Profiles

Acts as a parent for the following types of profile entities: