IBM Z® Open Systems Adapter Express (OSA-Express) provides external network connectivity for your z/OS application workloads.

As a strategic communications device for IBM Z, it provides high-performing, secure networking and connectivity. OSA-Express provides a rich set of functional options that can optimize network performance. Selecting the right set of options for your environment is an important task. To configure OSA-Express for optimal network performance, throughput for your z/OS application workloads, and for the avoidance of packet loss, some guidance could be very beneficial.

The attached white paper offers some guidance to help you get the most out of your OSA-Express feature with z/OS Communications Server.

Download this white paper to get the best practices: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6562173

Note: You must perform an analysis and assessment of your specific and unique environment before adopting any suggested changes.