# zSeries and System z machine types

The minimum required z/Architecture processor type is z196. The most current information about IBM's Linux support can be found at the Linux on System z page on developerWorks.

## PAV and HyperPAV

PAV and HyperPAV are supported transparently, multipathing is not needed to take advantage of these storage system features. Be sure to configure the devices during DASD device selection. The alias devices will not be offered neither for formatting, partitioning nor direct use.