z/VM Virtual Server pane: Processors page

Use the Processors page to view information on the central processing units (CPUs) that the z/VM virtual server can use. You can also change the description of the CPUs.

Introduction

The CPUs field on the left of the page provides a list of all virtual CPUs that the z/VM virtual server can use. The information displayed in all other fields on the Processors page applies to the CPU selected in this field.

Fields

CPUs
Select the CPU for which you want to view information. The content of the Processors page changes according to the CPU you have selected in this field.
Virtual CPU
Hexadecimal serial number, starting from 0, assigned to the virtual CPU. The value in the Virtual CPU field matches the item selected in the CPUs field. You cannot edit this field.
Dedicated
Selected if the virtual CPU matches a real CPU that is reserved for use by this z/VM virtual server only. You cannot edit this field.
Cryptographic facility
Selected if the CPU belongs to a cryptographic device. You cannot edit this field.
Base Processor
Selected if the processor handles basic System z9 or zSeries specific infrastructure calls. Each z/VM virtual server has one base processor. You cannot edit this field.
Description
Optional: You can type a description of the CPU in this field. You can edit and extend an existing description.
Save
Saves all changes you have made on any of the notebook pages.
Refresh
Refreshes all fields on all notebook pages with their current values and discards any changes you have not already saved.
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