Improving Performance of an IBM 360/67 Computer by Using a Hardware Monitor on the Disk Facility

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Abstract:

The provision of comprehensive services by a complex modern computer installation is expensive. In the face of increasing demand for computer service, system expansion may be proposed. This expansion may not be necessary if existing resource utilization can be increased or more equally distributed. The report investigates the possibility of increased IBM 36067 system throughput through a balancing of the demand on the individual modules of an IBM 2314 Disk Facility. The performance of the disk modules is measured utilizing a hardware monitor. The hardware monitor is also used to obtain system performance profiles which are plotted by a FORTRAN program. Comparison of system throughput is made during times when different sets of resources are available. Recommendations are made to improve system performance by rearranging the data sets on the disk modules.

Author(s):
Sprague, Jay W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0050

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.4_Decide
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*DIGITAL COMPUTERS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), THESES, TIME STUDIES, COSTS, MONITORS, TIME SHARING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems
Keyword(s):
FORTRAN, IBM 360 67 COMPUTERS, COMPUTERS
Report Date:
1972 Jun 01