This section describes the system requirements of Adabas Encryption on z/OS.
The minimum prerequisite for Adabas Encryption is a z13 mainframe running z/OS 2.3, with the following additional services:
| Component | Required Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | z13 CPACF | Might offer lower performance than required |
| z13 Crypto Express5S (CEX5S) | Recommended for secure-key cryptography | |
| z14 CPACF | Substantially better performance than z13 CPACF | |
| z14 Crypto Express6S (CEX6S) | Recommended for secure-key cryptography | |
| z15 CPACF | Better performance than z14 CPACF | |
| z15 Crypto Express7S (CEX7S) | Improved throughput capacity over z14 CEX6S | |
| DFSMS | z/OS 2.3 + OA56622 PTFs | OA56622 supports encryption of basic & large format sequential datasets (several prerequisites) |
| z/OS 2.4 + OA56622 PTFs | ||
| ICSF | HCR77C0 or HCR77C1 | Protected-key read |
| HCR77A0-B1 + OA50450 PTFs |
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Adabas Encryption version 8.5 SP1 is compatible with all currently supported Adabas versions, with specific maintenance updates as follows:
| Adabas Version | Required Zaps |
|---|---|
| Adabas 8.5 SP3 | None |
| Adabas 8.5 SP2 | AI852005, AI852006, AN852023, AU852012, AU852016 |
| Adabas 8.5 SP1 | AI851014, AN851058, AU851026, AU851027 |
| Adabas for zIIP 8.4 SP3 | AI843018, AN843117, AU843045, AU843046 |
| Adabas 8.4 SP2 | AI842016, AN842088, AU842042, AU842043 |
Note:
Mainframe License Check (MLC) version 1.3 SP5 or higher must
always be running alongside Adabas and the Adabas Encryption modules.