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7011-25S IBM RS/6000 Model 25S

IBM United States Sales Manual
Revised:  September 22, 2010.

Table of contents
TOC Link Product Life Cycle Dates TOC Link Publications
TOC Link Abstract TOC Link Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange
TOC Link Highlights TOC Link Accessories
TOC Link Description TOC Link Machine Elements
TOC Link Model TOC Link Supplies
TOC Link Technical Description  

 
Product Life Cycle Dates
Type Model Announced Available Marketing Withdrawn Service Discontinued
7011-25S 1993/09/211993/10/15 1996/10/25 -

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Abstract

IBM UNIX systems consist of the IBM eServer pSeries and IBM RS/6000 product lines. Providing unprecedented value, these innovative systems feature IBM's leading-edge technology and run the top-rated UNIX operating system, AIX. This broad product line ranges from powerful workstations ideal for mechanical design; to mission-critical symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) servers for ERP, SCM, CRM, transaction processing, and Web serving; up to parallel RS/6000 SP systems that can handle demanding scientific and technical computing and business intelligence tasks. These platforms provide the power to create change and the flexibility to manage it, with thousands of applications that provide real value. More than 1,000,000 systems have shipped to over 135,000 businesses worldwide.

Model Abstract 7011-25S

The RS/6000* POWERserver* 25S is an entry server model and comes complete with 16MB of memory, 1GB of internal fixed disk, and an 8 port RS-232 adapter and fan-out cable.
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Highlights

See Model Highlights.

Model Highlights 7011-25S


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Description

The entry POWERstation/POWERserver 250 can function without a fixed disk in a LAN environment or, with a fixed disk and diskette drive added, in a stand-alone environment. Customers can upgrade memory and add features to enhance the system.

The standard features of the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 are:

Note: Standard with the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series is the ability to attach the Ethernet controller to either Thick or Twisted Pair Ethernet media. For connection to Thick (10 Base 5) Ethernet media, the output connector is a Thick 15-pin D-shell "slide-latch" type that is compatible with IEEE 802.3 Section 7.6. For connection to Twisted Pair (10 Base T) Ethernet media, use the additional converter that is shipped standard with the POWERserver 250 series. For connection to Thin (10 Base 2) Ethernet media, use an optional external Transceiver (Feature Code #4223).

The POWERserver 25S is ideally suited for environments attaching multiple async terminals such as retail, data entry, small office, banking and insurance.

The standard features for the POWERserver 25S are:

Business Solutions

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series supports customers' business objectives by providing a high-performance, desktop workstation/server solution for compute-intensive technical applications or multi-user commercial server applications. With either the 2D GXT100 graphics adapter or GXT150 graphics adapter the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series workstation models are ideally suited to 2D environments where high-performance and low cost-per-seat are important. With the AIXwindows 3D feature, Softgraphics support is provided to enable full- function 3D graphics capability on all supported graphics adapters, including the GXT100 and GXT150 graphics adapters. This feature provides cost-effective and scalable graphics performance and consistent functions for the entry 3D environments. When configured with either a POWER Gt4e or GTO Accelerator graphics adapter and appropriate software, more demanding 3D applications are enabled. POWERstation 25S, with its standard 1 GB disk drive and 8-port adapter, is a cost-effective entry server for retail, branch banking, wholesale and plant floor applications. Memory capacity of up to 256 MB and internal fixed disk capacity of up to 2 GB, coupled with a variety of input/output devices, graphics, and communications features, are available to configure the system as a powerful, entry POWERstation or POWERserver for a wide range of business solutions.

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series desktop workstations utilize IBM's PowerPC Architecture* and are binary compatible with the IBM RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver family of systems, with application portability and high throughput levels. All AIX/6000 applications written for POWER-based RS/6000s (models available before 9/21/93) will run on the PowerPC 601-based* RS/6000s without recompilation. (The only exception to this statement would be applications written using kernel extensions which use certain privileged Assembler instructions. IBM is not aware of any applications using these instructions.) The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series with AIX/6000 Version 3.2.5, conforms to many industry-standards in the open system environment -- a key factor to enable customers to develop and port applications.

Investment Protection

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series, with AIX/6000 3.2.5, offers interoperability with other IBM and other vendor host systems, expanding the usefulness of those systems and maximizing the utility of the 250 series. Any POWERstation/POWERserver 220 or 230 series machine can be upgraded to a 25E. The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series, with its PowerPC 601* processor offers competitive fixed-point processing and floating-point processing for the entry workstation market. The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series can be configured as a diskless or dataless system with integrated SCSI-2 and Ethernet controllers. Because of its optional feature offerings it can also be configured as an independent workstation, a file or communications server, or a distributed system.

User Productivity

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series supports AIXwindows* Environment/6000, which is based on the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) X window System, and includes a graphical user interface based on OSF/Motif**. Through the use of industry-standard OSF/Motif, savings may be realized in end-user training and application development. Additionally, savings in hardware may be realized through the use of LAN-attached Xstations, to reduce cost per seat.

AIXwindows Environment/6000, based on the versatile OSF/Motif graphics user interface, provides the user with icons to represent files, printers and system objects, and allows the user to manipulate the file system through the icons. Support for InfoExplorer*, the online documentation aid, offers the user flexible access to online documentation using task index, hypertext jump points, and search features. These features allow users to become participant quickly, minimizing training and reducing costs.

Growth Enablement

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series is designed to grow with the customer's requirements. Memory can be increased to a maximum of 256MB. A maximum of seven SCSI devices (including optional internal fixed disk drive) can be attached.

The integrated SCSI-2 controller attaches up to seven SCSI-1 devices or four SCSI-2 devices. One internal disk drive may be installed in the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series. A 200MB, 540MB, 1GB, or 2GB drive can be installed. Additional external devices may be attached, or by using Differential High-Performance External I/O Controllers (#2420) and external DASD Expansion Units, up to 30 GB of total disk storage may be configured. The integrated Ethernet controller and the PowerPC 601* local processor bus slot for graphics adapters allow the user to have a LAN attachment and additional I/O devices and graphics without utilizing any of the Micro Channel* slots.

Two Micro Channel feature card slots (form factor 3) are available for additional features such as a token-ring adapter, communications processors and high-performance 3D graphics processors.

System Management

A system installation and management facility is provided as part of the operating system. The System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) facilitates the performance of system management tasks, such as software installation and configuration, device configuration and management, problem determination, and storage management. Support is also provided for the use of an ASCII terminal as the system console as well as remote installation of the system on a LAN.

AIX/6000 is designed to meet the NCSC (National Computer Security Center) trusted computer system evaluation criteria class C2 security support requirements.
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Model

Model Summary Matrix

                                                         Std Device
        CPU In                 Internal         Micro     Ports 1
Model    MHz       Memory      Fixed disk      Channel   Connection
------  ------  -------------  -------------   -------   ----------
 25S    66      16MB to 256MB  1GB to 2GB      2 Slots      Yes
 
Ethernet Diskette Graphics SCSI Model Controller Drive Adapter Display Controller ------ ---------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- 25S Yes Optional Optional Optional SCSI-2  

Customer Setup (CSU)

These are customer set up machines and features.

Devices Supported

External Storage Machines

External Storage Notes:

  1. Disk Arrays are attached using the SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance External I/O Controller (#2420) or IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2416).

3D Input Device

X Stations

ASCII Terminals

(1) National language support is provided through the use of Cartridge 8859/1.2 inserted in the terminal and appropriate keyboard.

IBM Displays

(b) RPQs for 'separate sync': RPQ 8K1700 for 5081-16 and RPQ 8K1744 for 6091-23. The IBM 6091 23-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 21.4 inches when measured diagonally.

Vendor Displays

Dials

Lighted Programmable Function Keyboard

Tablets

Plotters

Printers

The following non-IBM printers are also supported:

PRINTER PERIPHERALS

Printer notes:

  1. Feature code #3155 for the IBM 3812 printer is required for attachment to the RS/6000 system.
  2. Feature code #7652 for the IBM 3816 printer is required for attachment to the RS/6000 system.
  3. When using the serial ports, the IBM 4019 requires feature code #9143 (System serial interface adapter) for attachment to the RS/6000 system.
  4. The IBM RS/6000 system supports Code Page 850. The Code Page 850 cartridge must be installed on the IBM 5202 printer to fully utilize the full characters sets of the system. For details on available cartridges, refer to the IBM 5202 Sales Manual. Other IBM printers have Code Page 850 resident.
  5. For optimum system performance, high-speed serial printers should be attached to the native ports or the 128-Port Async Controller.
  6. The parallel printer port is provided for the convenience character printer. High-speed printers or applications requiring a large amount of data transfer per page (e.g., high density graphics) should use the serial interface for optimum system performance.
  7. Impactwriter A models emulate the IBM 4202-3 printer for traditional line printing of simple text and numbers. Graphics, all points addressable, and large characters cannot be printed.
  8. For assistance with these printers and for the latest AIX virtual printer files (colon files), call Lexmark Customer Support. Virtual printer files (colon files) for the 4037 and 4076 printers are available from Lexmark. Colon files for these printers are distributed via:
    • Lexmark Customer support line: (606) 232-3000
    • Dial-in BBS: (606) 232-5238
    • VM request machine DRIVERS at LEXCJN1 (for IBM customers, marketing reps, SEs)
    • Lexmark Internet file server: ftp.lexmark.com
    • Reader response card for the 4037 and 4076
  9. Use the virtual printer files available from Lexmark for the PCL emulation mode of the 4076 printer. For PPDS (IBM ASCII), select emulation of the 2390 Personal Printer.
  10. AIX support software for the LaserPrinter Integrated Network Option is provided with the Network Option cards (Features 5495, 5496, 5497 on the IBM 4039 LaserPrinter.)
  11. AIX support software for the HP JetDirect Ethernet Card

Printer Peripherals

Modems

Modem support is provided to allow communication through common carrier telephone networks using dial-up or leased lines with asynchronous protocols or the synchronous half-duplexed SDLC protocols. Not all features supported by the listed modems are supported by the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 software.

 Modems                       Protocols           Standards
-----------------------     ----------------    --------------------
IBM 5865 9600bps                   SYNC         EIA-232D, CCITT V.24
IBM 7861 up to 19.2 Kbps    ASYNC  SYNC         EIA-232D, CCITT V.24
 

Model Conversions

Model 25F

A Field-installable model conversion is offered to convert installed 220-, 230-, and 250-series systems to the Model 25F, which provides an 80-MHz PowerPC 601 performance improvement via a planar replacement.

Model 25E

A field-installable model conversion is offered to convert installed POWERstation/POWERserver 220-series and POWERstation/POWERserver 230-series models to the POWERstation/POWERserver 25E. All of the memory SIMMs, fixed disk and media devices, as well as most features may be retained for use on the converted system, with the exception of the POWER Gt1, POWER GT1b, and POWER Gt1x Graphics Adapters. A customer's investment in installed 7011 systems is protected with this 25E model conversion.

National Language Support

The IBM RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series supports US English and the following National Languages:


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Technical Description
TOC Link Physical Specifications TOC Link Operating Environment TOC Link Limitations
TOC Link Hardware Requirements TOC Link Software Requirements


Physical Specifications

Height:               84mm (3.3 inches)
Weight:               9-11.5kg (20-25 lbs)
Width:                406mm (16.0 inches)
Depth:                419mm (16.5 inches)
 
Physical Specifications of the POWERdisplay 17:  
Height: 414mm (16.25 inches) Weight: 22.0kg (48.4 lbs) unpacked Width: 406mm (16.0 inches) Depth: 470mm (18.50 inches)  
The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally.  
Physical Specifications of the POWERdisplay 19:  
Height: 485mm (19.09 inches) Weight: 34.0kg (74.8 lbs) unpacked Width: 480mm (18.9 inches) Depth: 506mm (19.92 inches)  
The IBM POWERdisplay 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  

Operating Environment

Thermal Output:       307 BTUs per hour (typical configuration)
                      89.95 joules per second (typical configuration)
                      511 BTUs per hour (maximum configuration)
                      149.72 joules per second (maximum configuration)
 
Noise Rating 5.2 Bel sound Power (operating - upper limit, typical configuration) 5.0 Bel sound Power (idle - upper limit, typical configuration) 39dBA sound pressure - operating (mean one-meter position) 38dBA sound pressure - idle (mean one-meter position)  
EMC Conformance Classification:  
USA FCC Class B Japan VCCI-2 Europe CISPR 22 Class B  

Environmental Impact Assessment Number 617P-3

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series was developed in compliance with corporate policy letter number 139 (Environmental Affairs).

Environmental Impact Assessment

Compliance with Corporate Standard C-S 3-0527-002 (1991-06) Control of Chemicals in IBM Facilities, Requirements and Responsibilities.

Temperature:           16 to 32 degrees C (60 to 90 degrees F)
Relative Humidity:     8-80%
Wet Bulb:              23 degrees C (73 degrees F)
Operating Voltages:    110-220 volts AC 50/60 Hz
Output in Watts:       140
Power Source Loading:  0.22kVA (typical configuration)
                       0.32kVA (maximum configuration)
 
Operating Environment for the POWERdisplay 17:  
Voltage: 100/120V AC, 220/240V AC 50/60 Hz Power Source loading: 0.32 KVA  
The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally.  
Operating Environment for the POWERdisplay 19:  
Voltage: 100/120V AC, 220/240V AC 50/60 Hz Power Source loading: 0.48 KVA  
The IBM POWERdisplay 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
ISO 9000 Registered IBM Locations: Santa Palomba, Italy Manufacturing 9002 Havant, England Development 9001 Austin, Texas, USA Manufacturing 9002 Development 9001 AIX Software Development 9001  
Supported IBM features Complying to ISO 9241 Part 3: POWERdisplay 17 (Feature 3607) POWERdisplay 19 (Feature 3601)  
The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally. The IBM POWERdisplay 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  

Limitations

Limits for Disk Storage Adapters and Subsystems

ASSUMPTIONS:
  SCSI-2 SE CONTROLLER <---------> 9334-SE
    9334-SE: 1x2GB + 3x2.41GB = 9.23GB
  SCSI-2 DIFF CONTROLLER <-------> 9334-DIFF(1st) + 9334-DIFF(2nd)
    9334-DIFF(1st): 4x2GB = 8GB
    9334-DIFF(2nd): 3x2GB = 6GB
       (CALCULATE AS 7GB / 9334)
  SCSI-2 DIFF CONTROLLER <-------> 7135 + 7135
    RAID7135: 30x2GB > 48GB (ASSUME PROTECTED MODE)
  SERIAL CONTROLLER <------------> 9333
    9333: 4x2GB = 8GB
 
DESCRIPTION: LIMIT VALUES: INTEG SCSI - INT DASD 0 - SCSI-2 DIFF CONTROLLERS INTEG ETHERNET 0 - SERIAL CONTROLLERS 2 I/O SLOTS 2 - SCSI-2 SE CONTROLLERS 2 - SCSI-2 SE + SCSI-2 DIFF 0 - RAID7135 SUBSYSTEMS CALCULATED STORAGE LIMITS: MAX W/O RAID 20 GB(A) ------------------- -------------------- CONFIGURATIONS: # CONTROLLERS INTERNAL & RAID7135 9333 & 9334 DRAWERS ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- BASE + SCSI TOTAL CONFIG >> 20.46 GB(A) 2 SCSI-2 SE INTERNAL @ 2 GB 2 -9334 @ 9.23 GB 0 SCSI-2 DIFF 0 -RAID7135 @ 48 GB 0 -9334 @ 7.00 GB 0 SERIAL 0 -9333 @ 8.00 GB  
(A) Match  

Hardware Requirements

These are the requirements for operating the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series:

Software Requirements

Programming Requirements of the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series: AIX Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000, at the level, including any updates, that is current at the time the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series is available, is required for operating the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series.

Small disk configurations (200 MB) may be dependent on a LAN connection, based on the fixed-disk storage requirement of the specific software selected. Refer to Software Offerings in the publication, "IBM RS/6000 System Overview" (GC23-2406) for assistance in planning fixed-disk requirements.

Programming Requirements of GXT100 graphics adapter and GXT150 graphics adapter, POWER GT4e and GTO Accelerator: AIX Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000, at the level, including any updates, that is current at the time the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series is available. Also, AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2.5 (support for X11R5) or higher is required for installation of these graphics adapters. For customers requiring 3D capability on a "2D" graphics adapter, the AIXwindows/3D feature is required. Refer to Product Announcement 193-aaa, dated September 21, 1993, for specific programming requirements.

AIX/6000 applications written for POWER-based RS/6000s will run on the new POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series without recompilation. (The only exception to this statement would be applications written using kernel extensions which use certain privileged Assembler instructions. IBM is not aware of any applications using these instructions.) Additional performance can be achieved by recompiling with the latest versions of the IBM XL compilers to further exploit the PowerPC* technology.

Applications compiled using a compiler option to exploit the PowerPC* technology may not function properly on systems that do not employ that technology. Customers with any combination of POWER-, POWER2-, and PowerPC 601-based* systems may continue to run their applications unmodified. New applications and recompilation of existing applications for use in a mixed processor environment should be compiled using the POWER or common mode options available in the new XL compilers or any other compilers that support those options.
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Publications

The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies are available for a fee.

For a current list of publications, contact your local IBM representative.
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Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange
TOC Link No Charge Specify Codes TOC Link Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable TOC Link Feature Exchanges


No Charge Specify Codes

Common POWERstation/POWERserver 250 Series Features

The power cord and language group are common features to all POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series models.

POWERstation/POWERserver 250 Series Power Cords

Ordering Country                    Default Option
                                    Feature Code
C/C   Country              Group         Code
----  -------------        -----       --------
 
DOM   United States         DOM          9800
      Chicago                            9986
 

POWERstation/POWERserver 250 Series Language Groups

Language Group                    Feature Code
--------------------------------  ------------
US English                           9300
 

Model 25S Specify Features

(#9230) 4MB SIMM Memory (Specify)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

Four 4MB SIMM memory cards come standard with the Model 25S for a total of 16MB of memory. See feature code #4002 for a description of this feature. You may purchase larger memory SIMMs in place of these features on the initial plant order. Refer to the "Special Features" section of this model for a list of these other memory features.

(#9249) 1GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive (Specify)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 12, 1997)

This feature comes standard with the Model 25S. See feature code #2555 for a description of this feature. You may purchase a larger amount of fixed disk in place of this feature on the initial plant order. Refer to the "Special Features" section of this model for a list of these other fixed disk features.

(#9281) 8-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232 (Specify)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997)

This feature comes standard with the Model 25S. See feature code #2930 for a description of this feature. You may purchase a different communications features in place of this feature on the initial plant order. Refer to the "Special Features" section of this model for a list of these other communication features.

Other Specify Features

In addition to the features listed above, you must also select an appropriate power cord and language group for this model. Refer to "Common POWERstation/POWERserver 250 Series Features" for this information.

Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable

Special Features - Initial Orders

Feature Descriptions

Minimums and maximums are the absolute limits for a single feature without regard to interaction with other features. The maximum valid quantity for MES orders may be different than for initial orders. The maximums listed below refer to the largest quantity of these two possibilities.

The order type defines if a feature is orderable only on initial orders, only on MES orders, on both initial and MES orders, or if a feature is supported on a model due to a model conversion. Supported features cannot be ordered on the converted model, only left on or removed from the converted model.

(#3036) 1GB to 1.1 GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 31, 1997)

See feature #3030.

(#3038) 1.0 GB to 2.2 GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

See feature #3031.

Initial Orders

The following special features can only be ordered with the initial plant order.

Model 25S Select Features

(#4024) 8MB SIMM Memory Select

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

You may purchase this feature in place of the standard memory on the initial plant order of the Model 25S. These features each provide 8MB of memory and must be installed in groups of four identical SIMM memory Cards for a total of 32MB of system memory. See feature code #4003 for a description of this feature.

(#4025) 16MB SIMM Memory Select

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

You may purchase this feature in place of the standard memory on the initial plant order of the Model 25S. These features each provide 16MB of memory and must be installed in groups of four identical SIMM memory Cards for a total of 64MB of system memory. See feature code #4011 for a description of this feature.

(#4026) 32MB SIMM Memory Select

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

You may purchase this feature in place of the standard memory on the initial plant order of the Model 25S. These features each provide 32MB of memory and must be installed in groups of four identical SIMM memory Cards for a total of 128MB of system memory. See feature code #4012 for a description of this feature.

(#2583) 2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 12, 1997)

You may purchase this feature in place of the standard fixed disk on the initial plant order of the Model 25S. See feature code #2580 for a description of this feature.

(#2956) 16-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232 Select

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997)

You may purchase this feature in place of the standard communications feature on the initial plant order of the Model 25S. See feature code #2955 for a description of this feature.

(#8126) 128-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232 Select

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997)

You may purchase this feature in place of the standard communications feature on the initial plant order of the Model 25S. This feature includes the controller adapter, cable, and 16-port external concentrator. See feature code #8128 for a further description of this feature.

(#8000) 80-MHz PowerPC 601 Performance Select

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997)

The 80-MHz PowerPC 601 Performance Select provides 80-MHz PowerPC performance for Models 250, 25W, 25T, and 25S. This feature is available with the initial plant order only and replaces the standard 66-MHz PowerPC 601 processor with an 80-MHz PowerPC 601 processor. The Model 25F offers the equivalent 80-MHz PowerPC 601 performance improvement for existing 200 series customers via a field-installable model conversion.

Special Features - Plant and/or Field Installable

Feature Descriptions

Attributes, as defined in the following feature descriptions, state the interaction of requirements among features.

Minimums and maximums are the absolute limits for a single feature without regard to interaction with other features. The maximum valid quantity for MES orders may be different than for initial orders. The maximums listed below refer to the largest quantity of these two possibilities.

The order type defines if a feature is orderable only on initial orders, only on MES orders, on both initial and MES orders, or if a feature is supported on a model due to a model conversion. Supported features cannot be ordered on the converted model, only left on or removed from the converted model.

(#1101) Non-locking Switch

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The non-locking, three-position, MODE switch provides logic security without the need of a key. This feature is optional -- it is available on the initial plant order in place of the standard keylock at no charge. It is also available as a field installable feature at an additional charge.

(#2992) Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter is designed to allow the RS/6000 to attach the system to 10Mbps Ethernet networks. Its parallel processing design reduces adapter latency and increases data throughput. It is Ethernet Version 2 and IEEE 802.3 compatible. The adapter has 2 ports (only one active): 10BaseT (Twisted Pair) and 10Base5 (AUI).

Characteristics:

Attributes provided: 1 Ethernet 10Base5 connection XOR
                     1 Ethernet 10BaseT connection
Attributes required: 1 Micro Channel slot
 
For 7011-25S: Minimum required: 0 Maximum allowed: _1_ (Initial order maximum: _1_) OS level required: AIX 4.1.4 or 4.2 Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both  

(#2993) Ethernet 10Mbps BNC MC Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The Ethernet 10Mbps BNC MC Adapter is designed to allow the RS/6000 to attach the system to 10Mbps Ethernet networks. Its parallel processing design reduces adapter latency and increases data throughput. It is Ethernet Version 2 and IEEE 802.3 compatible. The adapter has 1 port: 10Base2 (Coaxial).

Characteristics:

(#2994) IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of October 17, 2001)

This adapter provides connectivity to 10/100BaseTX Ethernet LANs for select RS/6000 systems that support the MCA bus. This adapter provides 10Mb/sec or 100Mb/sec connectivity to 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Ethernet LANs, including the ability to automatically sense the speed provided at the hub port. The adapter is fully 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard-compatible. The product allows RS/6000 customers to migrate effortlessly from 10Mb/sec LANs to 100Mb/sec LANs using this same adapter.

Note: AIX Version 4.1.5 device driver is shipped on diskette. Systems ordered with AIX Version 4.1.5 preinstalled will have the device driver installed on the hard disk drive.

Note: AIX v 4.2.1 and 4.3 device driver is included on the Base Operating System.

Note: When using up to four 10/100Mbps Ethernet MC Adapters on a system with dual Micro Channel busses, it is recommended the adapters be distributed two per Micro Channel bus.

Note: Due to performance limitations inherent in machine type 7011 systems, network throughput will be lower on these models.

Features:

Connection requirements:

(#8136) Rack Mountable Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232

(No Longer Available as of March 31, 2006)

The Rack Mountable Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232 (RAN) is a modified version of the existing 16-port Remote Async Node (feature #8130 or #8134) in an industry-standard 19-inch rack mount chassis to allow simpler installation and ease-of-use. Like the existing RAN, it can also be configured as a desktop device.

As an additional benefit, the new metal chassis meets FCC Class B/CISPR B when used with similarly rated RS/6000 host to meet the needs of customers with these requirements.

The RANs provide 16 ports of EIA-232 capability with full modem controls on each port and are connected to the 128-port Async Controller (Micro Channel or ISA versions) residing in the host. RANs are connected in daisy-chain fashion up to 8 RANs per 128-port Async Controller (either version).

The new rack-mountable RAN offers these enhanced features:

The new rack-mountable RAN offers these same features as the existing RAN product:

Attributes provided: 16 RJ-45 EIA-232 ports
Attributes required: (1) 128-P Async. Controller connection or RAN-to-RAN
                     connection in a daisy chain
 
For 7011-22S:
  Minimum required:  0
  Maximum allowed: _8_   (Initial order maximum: _8_)
  AIX level required: AIX 3.2.5 - AIX 4.1.4
  Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
 
For 7011-25S:
  Minimum required:  0
  Maximum allowed: _8_   (Initial order maximum: _8_)
  AIX level required: AIX 3.2.5 - AIX 4.1.4
  Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
 

(#8137) Enhanced Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232

(No Longer Available as of March 31, 2006)

Provides remote connection of up to 16 EIA-232 devices to a 128-Port Asynchronous Controller.

Each port can be individually programmed to provide a asynchronous connection of 230 Kbaud, but a limited number of ports in a maximum configuration (128 ports) can be supported at this baud rate.

(#8138) Enhanced Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port RS-422

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 31, 2001)

Provides remote connection of up to 16 RS-422 devices to a 128-Port Asynchronous Controller.

Each port can be individually programmed to provide a asynchronous connection of 230 Kbaud, but a limited number of ports in a maximum configuration (128 ports) can be supported at this baud rate.

(#2412) Enhanced SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 16, 1999)

The IBM Enhanced SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A is a dual ported fast (10 MHz) and wide (2 bytes wide) SCSI Micro Channel Adapter that can provide synchronous SCSI bus data rates of up to 20 megabytes per second. The Enhanced SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A provides high performance attachment to Differential SCSI disks, disk subsystems, tape devices and read/write optical subsystems. The maximum data rate depends on system and application configurations. The Enhanced SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A has one internal single ended port and one external Differential port. The internal port is capable of attaching up to six single ended devices; the external port is capable of addressing up to fifteen differential devices. The number of physical devices attached to each port is limited by SCSI bus cabling restrictions. The internal port of this adapter supports either 8-bit or 16-bit devices via an 8-bit or a 16-bit connector. Only one of these two connectors may be used at one time. (Devices of different bus attachment widths cannot be connected/used at the same time.) The external Differential SCSI bus is capable of supporting cable lengths of 25 meters (82 feet).

Additional system, subsystem and high availability connections are also available with the differential system-to-system and Y-cable features.

Characteristics:

Attributes provided:  1 SCSI-2 external Differential 16-bit fast/wide
                       port AND 1 SCSI-2 internal SE fast/wide port
Attributes required:  1 Micro Channel slot
 
For 7011-25S: Minimum required: 0 Maximum allowed: 2 AIX level required: AIX 4.1.3, 3.2.5 with all PTFs installed Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: both  

(#2934) Asynchronous Terminal/Printer Cable EIA-232

The Asynchronous Printer/Terminal Cable is used for attaching printers, plotters, and terminals that support the EIA-232 standard to any asynchronous adapter. This cable is the equivalent of the combination of FC 2936 (modem cable) and FC 2937 (printer/terminal interposer) and replaces this method of printer/terminal attachment.

This cable is 3m (9.8 feet) long, uses DB25 connectors and is supported on all RS/6000 systems using any asynchronous ports. It is used in conjunction with :

Attributes provided: EIA232 device attachment capability
Attributes required: Any RS/6000 Asynchronous port
 
For 7011-25S: Minimum required: 0 Maximum allowed: No maximum AIX level required: Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: both  

(#7107) IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor: V.35 Network Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This cable is used to attach devices supporting the V.35 physical interface standard. It is used in conjunction with the Portmaster base adapters (FC 7006 or 7008) together with a V.35 daughter board (FC 7046), and a V.35 Fanout box (FC 7106). The cable uses a 25-pin D-shell connector on the fanout box side, and a 34-pin D-shell connector on the device side. It is 2m long.  

Attributes provided: None
Attributes required: 1 V.35 port from a Portmaster Adapter/A
 
For 7011-25S: Minimum required: 0 Maximum allowed: 1 per port AIX level required: AIX 4.1.3, AIX 3.2.5 with all PTFs installed Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: both  

(#7111) IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor: X.21 Network Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This cable is used to attach devices supporting the X.21 physical interface standard. It is used in conjunction with the Portmaster base adapters (FC 7006 or 7008) together with an X.21 daughter board (FC 7048), and an X.21 Fanout box (FC 7110). The cable uses a 25-pin D-shell connector on the fanout box side, and a 15-pin D-shell connector on the device side. It is 2m long.  

Attributes provided: None
Attributes required: 1 X.21 Interface Board/A
 
For 7011-25S: Minimum required: 0 Maximum allowed: 1 per port AIX level required: AIX 4.1.3, AIX 3.2.5 with all PTFs installed Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: both  

(#3030) 1.1GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 31, 1997)

The 1.1GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive is a high-performance 3.5-inch form-factor disk drive that attaches via an ANSI-SCSI-2 interface. This compact drive provides additional price performance and growth options for most of the RS/6000 family of systems.

* Note: Average seek times and maximum media data transfer rate are equal to or better than noted.
Attributes provided: 1.1GB of disk storage
Attributes required: 1 half high disk bay and
                     1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address
 
*

(#3031) 2.2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 25, 1998)

The 2.2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive is a high-performance 3.5-inch form-factor disk drive which attach via an ANSI-SCSI-2 interface. This compact drive provides additional price performance and growth options for most of the RS/6000 family of systems.

* Note: Average seek times and maximum media data transfer rate are equal to or better than noted.
Attributes provided: 2.2GB of disk storage
Attributes required: 1 half high disk bay and
                     1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address
 
*

The following features may be ordered for plant or field installation.

Memory Options

(#4001) 2MB SIMM Memory Card

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997)

This feature provides an additional 2MB of memory. 2MB SIMM Memory Cards must be installed in groups of four identical SIMM Memory Cards for a total of 8MB of system memory. Each addition of a group of four 2MB SIMM Memory Cards fills 4 of the 8 available memory card slots on the system board.

(#4002) 4MB SIMM Memory Card

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

This feature provides an additional 4MB of memory. 4MB SIMM Memory Cards must be installed in groups of four identical SIMM Memory Cards for a total of 16MB of system memory. Each addition of a group of four 4MB SIMM Memory Cards fills 4 of the 8 available memory card slots on the system board.

(#4003) 8MB SIMM Memory Card

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

This feature provides an additional 8MB of memory. 8MB SIMM Memory Cards must be installed in groups of four identical SIMM Memory Cards for a total of 32MB of system memory. Each addition of a group of four 8MB SIMM Memory Cards fills 4 of the 8 available memory card slots on the system board.

(#4011) 16MB SIMM Memory Card

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This feature provides an additional 16MB of memory. 16MB SIMM Memory Cards must be installed in groups of four identical SIMM Memory Cards for a total of 64MB of system memory. Each addition of a group of four 16MB SIMM Memory Cards fills 4 of the 8 available memory card slots on the system board.

(#4012) 32MB SIMM Memory Card

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This feature provides an additional 32MB of memory. 32MB SIMM Memory Cards must be installed in groups of four identical SIMM Memory Cards for a total of 128MB of system memory. Each addition of a group of four 32MB SIMM Memory Cards fills 4 of the 8 available memory card slots on the system board.

Fixed Disk Storage

(#2490) 200 MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive (1st)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 6, 1995)

This half-high drive provides 200MB of internal disk drive storage in the first (#2490) or second (#2495) position. The half-high form factor allows for two drives to reside in the same space as a full-high drive.

Characteristics:

(#2495) 200 MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive (2nd)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 6, 1995)

See #2490 above.

(#2390) 540 MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of October 25, 1996)

This feature provides 540MB of disk drive storage.

Characteristics:

(#2555) 1 GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 12, 1997)

Provides 1GB of SCSI-2 disk drive storage.

Characteristics:

(#2580) 2 GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 12, 1997)

This feature provides 2GB of disk drive storage.

Characteristics:

Media

(#2610) 2.88MB Diskette Drive

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

The 2.88MB Diskette Drive is a 3.5-inch one-inch high diskette drive with up to 2.88MB of formatted capacity when a 3.5-inch 4MB diskette is installed. In addition, this drive maintains read/write compatibility with 720 KB and 1.44 MB diskette drives.

I/O Adapters

For detailed information on adapters and devices, reference the publication: "IBM RS/6000 Hardware Technical Reference - Adapters and Devices" (SA23-2646).

(#2404, #2405) IBM Ultimedia Video I/O Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

The Ultimedia Video I/O adapter for the RS/6000 provides a broad based solution for video enablement on the RS/6000. The Video I/O adapter is comprised of two cards: a base Micro Channel feature card which provides video in and video out (#2404) and a guest card which provides hardware assisted video data compression or decompression (#2405). Each card is separately orderable; however, it is required to have the base card installed as a prerequisite to the guest card. The Video I/O adapter requires only one Micro Channel slot of space with either the base card or the base and guest card installed.

The Ultimedia Video I/O adapter provides support for numerous multimedia applications requiring video. Support is provided for these application requirements: still or full motion video, NTSC, PAL or S-video standards and YUV or RGB color spaces. A variety of image sizes are supported in the video capture mode and one busmaster DMA channel is offered to enhanced system thruput. A further benefit is the savings obtained through the use of the compression and decompression algorithm provided on the guest card which provides considerable assistance with regards to transporting video data internally in the system or across the network, as only the compressed data need be sent.. The compression algorithm supported in hardware is M-JPEG, a universal video compression/decompression format. The compression/ decompression hardware is fully programmable to allow the user to select the compression level desired.

The Ultimedia Video I/O adapter provides the required support for applications such as multimedia enabled training, authoring, desktop publishing, video collaboration (still or live), and video distribution.

Details of Supported Functions

Video Formats Supported

Base Card Functions (FC2404)

The Ultimedia Video I/O base Adapter directly supports several programmable functions and in addition provides the system level interface for the guest compression/decompression card. The functions provided on the base card include: analog to digital conversion with video capture support, digital to analog conversion with video out support, selectable color space conversion for video in, monitoring of incoming video images with a supported IBM graphics adapter and/or an external video monitor, scaling the size of the incoming video image, and DMA transfer of the digital image data to and from the card.

8 BIT DITHERED MODE SELECTED ON GRAPHICS ADAPTER AND VIDEO I/O
 
     NTSC SOURCE                   PAL SOURCE
 
           640 X 480     FULL SIZE      768 X 576
           320 X 240     CIF SIZE       384 X 288
           160 X 120     QCIF SIZE      192 X 144
 
24 BIT RGB MODE SELECTED ON GRAPHICS ADAPTER AND VIDEO I/O
 
     NTSC SOURCE                   PAL SOURCE
 
           320 X 240     CIF SIZE       384 X 288
           160 X 120     QSIF SIZE      192 X 144
 
Table #1 Video Monitoring with a supported graphics adapter
 

Compression/Decompression Guest Card (FC2405)

The compression/decompression of video is supported with the M-JPEG algorithm in either the compression or decompression mode. This card supports full motion video capture and video out utilizing the enablements provided by the base video card mentioned previously. Video monitoring concurrent with M-JPEG compression is supported.

When compression is required, the quality or compression information is provided by the user through a software interface whereas the decompression file sent to the adapter contains the necessary information for software to automatically interpret the necessary command and control information for the user.

Video out images may be accepted as either full size NTSC or PAL or CIF size NTSC or PAL from the system. Scaling of the CIF size images to full size NTSC, PAL or S-video images for video out is featured through support on the base card.

The Video I/O adapter supports M-JPEG compression and capture of video in to CIF or full size frames with concurrent monitoring of the video. The video may be viewed in an X-window in 8 bit dithered or 24 bit RGB on a supported graphics adapter at CIF size (320 x 240 NTSC. 384 x 288 PAL).

External Connections

Four external connectors are provided for video:

System Interface

The Video I/O adapter card functions as a 32 bit Micro Channel bus master accepting streaming data and address in 32 bit widths. Parity checking is enabled on both address and data lines. Programmable Option Select (POS) is provided for software initialization.

Cabling

No cabling is supplied with the Video I/O adapter.

Programming Interface

Ultimedia Services for AIX 1.2 or later supplies the necessary device driver API and support GUI interfaces.

Hardware Requirements

IBM Ultimedia Video I/O Adapter

POWER GXT155L

One 601 slot is required for the GXT155L Graphics Adapter.

IBM Ultimedia Audio Adapter

One half length Micro Channel slot is required for the IBM Ultimedia Audio Adapter.

Programming Requirements

IBM Ultimedia Video I/O Adapter

or

IBM Ultimedia Audio Adapter Select

or

POWER GXT155L

Physical Interface Specifications

(#2410) SCSI-2 High-Performance External I/O Controller

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 10, 1997)

Provides high-performance attachment of external single ended SCSI and SCSI-2 devices. The SCSI-2 Controller allows up to 10MB per second data rate for SCSI-2 devices and supports Command Tagged Queuing. This feature provides for the attachment of one IBM 9334 Expansion Unit or up to four external IBM supported SCSI devices with IBM supported cables (#2836 and #3130). Maximum SCSI bus length of 3.75 meters (12.3 feet) with IBM supported cables or 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) with non-IBM supported cables. Maximum of two SCSI Controllers (either FC #2410 or #2420 in any including any Integrated SCSI Controller.

Characteristics:

(#2415) IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 16, 1999)

The IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A is a dual ported fast (10 MHz) and wide (2 bytes wide) SCSI-2 Micro Channel Adapter that can provide synchronous SCSI bus data rates of up to 20 megabytes per second. It provides high performance attachment to single ended (SE) SCSI disks, CD-ROMs, tape devices, read/write (R/W) optical devices, and storage subsystems. The maximum data rate is dependent on the maximum data rate of the devices.

The IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A has one internal SE port and one external SE port. Each SE port is capable of addressing up to seven SE SCSI devices. The number of physical devices attached to each port is limited by SCSI bus cabling restrictions. The internal port of this adapter supports either 8-bit or 16-bit devices via a 8-bit or 16-bit connector. Only one of these two connectors may be used at one time. (Devices of different bus attachment widths cannot be connected/used at the same time.) External cabling may be up to 6 meters (19.6 feet) when attached to the 9334-010 or 9334-500, 3 meters when attached to anything else and is supplied by the attaching device.

Characteristics:

(#2416) IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

The IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A is a dual ported fast (10 MHz) and wide (2 bytes wide) SCSI Micro Channel Adapter that can provide synchronous SCSI bus data rates of up to 20 megabytes per second. The SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A provides high performance attachment to Differential SCSI disks, disk subsystems, tape devices, and read/write optical subsystems. The maximum data rate is dependent on the maximum data rate of the device. The IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A has one internal single ended port and one external Differential port. The internal port is capable of addressing up to seven single ended devices, the external port is capable of addressing up to seven differential devices. The number of physical devices attached to each port is limited by SCSI bus cabling restrictions. The internal port of this adapter supports either 8-bit or 16-bit devices via a 8-bit or 16-bit connector. Only one of these two connectors may be used at one time. (Devices of different bus attachment widths cannot be connected/used at the same time.) The external Differential SCSI bus is capable of supporting cable lengths of 25 meters (82 feet).

Additional system, subsystem, and high availability connections are also now available with the differential system-to-system and Y-cable features.

Characteristics:

(#2420) SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance External I/O Controller

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 10, 1997)

The SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance External I/O Controller provides attachment of external SCSI-2 differential devices and is the recommended SCSI controller for increased availability configurations. The SCSI-2 differential controller features improved SCSI bus signal cable quality over the current SCSI controllers FC #2410 and #2835 and a maximum SCSI bus length of up to 19 meters (62.3 feet).

The SCSI-2 Differential Controller supports up to a 10MB per second data rate for SCSI-2 differential devices and supports Command Tagged Queuing.

Cabling is ordered with the IBM 9334 and by also ordering the SCSI-2 Differential Y-Cable (#2422) and SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable (#2423). Maximum of two SCSI Controllers (either FC #2420 or #2410 in any combination) plus an Integrated SCSI Controller for a total of three SCSI controllers per system.

Characteristics:

(#2707) Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC Systems

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

This adapter provides RS/6000 systems with connectivity to worldwide ISDN networks. The adapter comes from Eicon Technology, an industry leader in ISDN technology, as a fully supported IBM feature.

Note: Limit 1 adapter per system

Note: AIX drivers are shipped on diskette with the hardware feature. Systems ordered with AIX preinstalled will have the device drivers installed on the hard disk drive.

Features:

Connection requirements:

(#2759) S/370 Channel Emulator/A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The S/370 Channel Emulator/A adapter provides parallel channel attachment capability via the Block Multiplexer Channel for selected printers and tape devices, allowing customers to offload parallel I/O workloads from their S/370 host systems to selected RS/6000 systems. Supporting a data transfer rate of up to 4.5MB per second (MBps), the S/370 Channel Emulator/A adapter allows attachment of either channel- attached printer devices or tape drives. The adapter uses one Micro Channel slot, and can support up to four control units (either printer or tape) per Block Multiplexer Channel (a maximum of four adapters may be installed per system, depending upon slot availability.

Designed to support industry specifications for channel devices, the S/370 Channel Emulator adapter conforms to most of the standard Micro Channel specifications, as well as most of the 370 OEMI (Original Equipment Manufacturers' Information) specifications, with the following exceptions:

One 3.0-meter (10 foot) adapter cable, wrap plugs, channel cable terminators, and one diagnostic diskette are included with the hardware adapter. Channel cables are also required and should be ordered separately.

The S/370 Channel Emulator/A adapter supports the following printer or tape devices with appropriate software device drivers installed:

Note: The S/370 Channel Emulator/A adapter supports both printers and tape devices; however, only one type of device (either printer or tape device) can be used with each S/370 Channel Emulator/A adapter. Customers who wish to have support for both tape and printer devices will require at least two S/370 Channel Emulator/A adapters.

The S/370 Channel Emulator/A requires the installation of AIX/6000 Version 3.2 (5736-030) or later, as well as the following PTFs applied:

Software support for printers is required and can be obtained via the following separately-orderable software product from the Pennant Systems Company:

Software support for tape devices is also required and can be obtained via the following PRPQ (Programming Request for Price Quotation) product supplied by ADSTAR:

(#2840) 5080 Coax Communication Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

Feature 2840 is a full price feature used to order the 5080 Coax Communication Adapter for any applicable IBM RS/6000 model.

The 5080 Coax Communication Adapter (5080 CCA) allows support for the physical attachment of a RS/6000 workstation to any member of the IBM 5088/6098 Control Unit via coaxial cable. It provides support for the AIX 5080 Emulation Program Release 1.1 on RS/6000 workstations with 200 series model type as well as the new machine type 7006 models 41T and 41W.

The 5080 CCA transfers data at high speed between a RS/6000 processor and a System/370 or System/390 host in the same manner as the System/370 Host Interface Adapter (RS/6000 feature 2800), through a 5088/6098 Channel Control Unit. Multiple 5080 CCAs may be installed on RS/6000 models with multiple card slots to access other host systems (applications) or to improve performance of the LAN Gateway function of the IBM AIX 5080 Emulation Program. 3270 Emulation software is supported (for example, 5601-260 - 3270 Host Connection)and can be ordered separately.

RS/6000 workstation models may now take advantage of high speed transfer capabilities using either the new smaller feature 2840 (200 series, 41T, 41W) or feature 2800 (300 and 500 series).

Maximum Number of Features: 3 -- 1 per slot. Corequisites: Designed to run under AIX Version 3.2.2 with APAR IX43351 for RS/6000 or a later release. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: No. Limitations: Does not support the connection to the 5086 Attachment Adapter (#2801) or the 5085 Attachment Adapter (#2802). Field Installable: Yes. Cable Order: None necessary.

AS/400 Connectivity

(#0800, P/N 08H0800) 5250 Emulation RS/6000 Convenience Kit, 6250-RRR

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 29, 1998)

The 5250 Emulation RS/6000 Convenience Kit is a combined hardware and software solution for connecting the RS/6000 to the S/3X-AS/400 using the twinaxial protocol which is predominant in the midrange arena. The 5250 Emulation RS/6000 Adapter included in the kit provides the physical twinaxial connectivity, via a supported cabling system, either locally to the host Twinaxial Workstation Controller or remotely via a 5294, 5394, or 5494 Remote Control Unit. Separately selectable adapter cables are available -- twinaxial (FC 2877, PN 6403635), shielded twisted-pair (FC 3535 PN 60G1043), and unshielded twisted-pair (FC 3540 PN 60G1042).

AIX 5250 Emulation/6000 (x5250t) included enables the RS/6000 to emulate a 5250 terminal and provides two windowed sessions in the AIXwindows environment for accessing S/3X-AS/400 applications. As an alternative, these sessions may be provided for up to two users on LAN-attached Xterminals, such as the IBM Xstation product line.

This offering is orderable as Feature 0800 of ordering vehicle 6250-RRR, or Part Number 08H0800. (For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 29, 1998)

Cables

(#2422) SCSI-2 Differential Y-Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

The SCSI-2 Differential Y-Cable provides attachment and termination of an IBM 9334 to two separate RS/6000 POWERstation or POWERserver systems. This is particularly desirable in increased availability environments. Each system will require a Y-cable. The Y-cable will be attached to the cabling that comes with the IBM 9334 Differential Expansion Unit. One end of the 50-pin Y-cable must be terminated with a SCSI-2 Differential Terminator which is included with the SCSI-2 Differential Y-Cable feature. The Y-cable is .765 meter (30 inches) in length.

(#2423) SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

The SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable provides for the connection between two or more RS/6000 processors that each have a SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance I/O Controller (FC #2420) and a SCSI-2 Differential Y-Cable (FC #2422) installed. This cable can be used in conjunction with the target mode function of the adapter to enable system to system communication across the SCSI bus at up to 10 MB/s. This 50-pin cable is 2.5 meter (8.2 feet) in length.

(#2424) 0.6m 16-bit SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable

(No Longer Available as of December 10, 2004)

The 0.6m 16-bit SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable provides for the connection between two or more RS/6000 processors that each have a SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2416) and a SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Y-Cable (#2426) (16-bit). This 68-pin cable is 0.6 meters (22.7 inches) in length.

(#2425) 2.5m 16-bit SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable

(No Longer Available as of June 23, 2006)

This cable provides for the connection between two or more RS/6000 processors that each have a SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2416) and a SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Y-Cable (#2426) (16-bit) installed. This 68-pin cable is 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) in length.

(#2426) 16-bit Y-Cable for IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

This Y-Cable provides attachment and termination of an IBM 16-bit SCSI-2 Differential device/subsystem to two separate RS/6000 systems which each have a SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2416) installed. This is particularly desirable in increased availability environments. Each system requires a Y-cable. The Y-cable is attached to the cabling that comes with the 16-bit SCSI-2 Differential device/subsystem. A SCSI-2 Differential Terminator is included. The Y-cable is .940 meters (37 inches) in length.

(#2427) 8-bit Y-Cable for IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

This Y-Cable provides attachment and termination of an IBM 8-bit SCSI-2 differential device/subsystem to two separate RS/6000 systems which each have a SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential Adapter/A (#2416) installed. This is particularly desirable in increased availability environments. Each system requires a Y-cable. The Y-cable is attached to the cabling that comes with the 8-bit SCSI-2 Differential device/subsystem. A SCSI-2 Differential Terminator is included. The Y-cable is .765 meters (30 inches) in length.

(#2435) 16-bit IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

The 16-bit IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable provides attachment from the IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2414, #2415) to the first 16-bit single ended dual ported device on the SCSI bus. The cable is 1.5 meters (59 inches) in length.

(#2436) 16-bit IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

The 16-bit IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable provides attachment from the IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2413, #2416) to the first 16-bit differential dual ported device on the SCSI bus. The cable is 1.5 meters (59 inches) in length.

(#2437) 8-bit IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

The 8-bit IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable provides attachment from the IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2414, #2415) to the first 8-bit single ended dual ported device on the SCSI bus. The cable is 1.5 meters (59 inches) in length.

(#2438) 8-bit IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

The 8-bit IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable provides attachment from the IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2413, #2416) to the first 8-bit differential dual ported device on the SCSI bus. The cable is 1.5 meters (59 inches) in length.

(#2439) 8-bit IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Single Ported Device Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

The 8-bit IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A to single Ported Device Cable provides attachment from the IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2414, #2415) to the first 8-bit single ended single ported device on the SCSI bus. The cable is 1.5 meters (59 inches) in length.

(#2833) Integrated SCSI Controller Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 31, 1999)

The Integrated SCSI Controller Cable (#2833) connects the 50-pin integrated SCSI Controller on a RS/6000 system unit planar board to the first external SCSI device. The cable is 1.48 meters (five feet) in length. It provides two 50-pin industry-standard connectors on the device end for attachment of SCSI devices having one industry standard SCSI signal port. This feature includes a terminator.

(#2834) SCSI Single-Ended Controller Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 30, 1998)

This cable connects the 50-pin integrated SCSI Controller on a RS/6000 system unit planar board to the first external SCSI device; it should be used when attaching to other devices requiring single-ended attachment. The cable is 1.48 meters (five feet) in length, and provides one 50-pin industry-standard connector on the device end for attachment of single- port SCSI devices. This features includes a terminator.

(#2836) SCSI-2 Controller Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 31, 1999)

Connects the 50-pin high density SCSI-2 Controller (#2410) connector to the first external SCSI device. The cable is 1.57 meters (5.2 feet) in length and provides two 50-pin industry-standard connectors on the device end for attachment of SCSI devices having one or two industry standard SCSI Signal ports. Includes SE (single ended) terminator.

(#3130) SCSI Device-to-Device Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

The SCSI Device-to-Device Cable is used if more than one external device is attached. This cable is .66 meter (2.2 feet) in length.

(#3100) PC Parallel Printer Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

Allows attachment of a POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series-supported printer to the system parallel printer port. The cable is three meters (9.8 feet) in length.

(#2936) Async Cable EIA-232/V.24

Used to attach a modem to the standard I/O ports with the 10-pin to 25-pin converter cable (shipped with the system), 8-port Cable Assembly, 16-Port Cable Assembly, 16-Port Asynchronous Concentrator (with RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable feature #6402) or the 16-Port EIA-232 Remote Async Node (with RJ45 to DB25 Converter Cable feature #8133). The cable is 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length.

(#2937) Printer/Terminal Interposer EIA-232

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 8, 1999)

The Printer/Terminal Interposer EIA-232 is used in conjunction with the Async Cable EIA-232/V.24 (#2936) to provide the proper wiring for the attachment of IBM terminals, plotters, and printers to the async adapters (8-and 16-port) and to the standard I/O serial ports.

(#2995) Multiport Interface Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The Multiport Interface Cable allows up to eight devices to attach to the 8-Port Async Adapters (EIA-232 or EIA-422A) by providing eight 25-pin D shell connectors. The cable is 3 meters (9.8 ft) in length.

(#2996) 16-Port Interface Cable - EIA-232

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 24, 1998)

The 16-Port Interface Cable - EIA-232 allows up to 16 devices to attach to the 16-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232 (#2955), by providing 16 25-pin D shell connectors. The cable is three meters (9.8 feet) in length.

(#2997) 16-Port Interface Cable - EIA-422A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 8, 1999)

The 16-Port Interface Cable - EIA-422A allows up to 16 devices to attach to the 16-Port Async Adapter - EIA-422A (FC 2957) by providing 16 25-pin D shell connectors. The cable is 3 meters (9.8 ft) in length.

(#8131) 128-Port Async Controller Cable, 4.5 meter (15 foot)

(No Longer Available as of June 23, 2006)

This cable provides adapter-to-Remote Async Node or Remote Async Node - to - Remote Async Node attachment in the 128-Port Async subsystem.

(#8132) 128-Port Async Controller Cable, 23 cm (9 inch)

(No Longer Available as of June 23, 2006)

This cable may be substituted for the 4.5 meter (15 foot) async controller cable whenever a customer configuration requires stacked Remote Async Nodes.

(#8133) RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable

(No Longer Available as of November 26, 2010)

This cable can be used to attach EIA-232 devices to the 16 port EIA 232 Remote Async Node (#8130 or #8134) for the 128-Port Async subsystem. This cable provides a 25-pin D shell connector for device attachment. Four cables are provided per each order.

(#8135) 64-Port to 128-Port Pin-out Converter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 31, 2001)

The 64-Port to 128-Port Pin-out Converter allows customers with devices attached to 64-Port Concentrators to attach them to a 128-Port Remote Asynchronous Node EIA232.

Asynchronous Communications Adapters

(#2930) 2.8-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This adapter attaches up to eight EIA-232 asynchronous serial devices (terminals, modems, printers, etc.). Up to two adapters can be installed in a POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series machine. The adapter contains the electronics required to support eight asynchronous ports and utilizes one Micro Channel slot. The eight connectors for device attachment are provided in a Multiport Interface Cable (#2995). The 8-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232 is designed to comply with requirements for EIA-232 D and CCITT Recommendations V.24/V.28 Series 100 (Start-Stop).

Characteristics:

(#2940) 8-Port Async Adapter - EIA-422A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

This adapter will provide the Model 250 with up to eight asynchronous serial devices (terminals, printers, etc.). The adapter contains all of the electronics required to support eight asynchronous ports and utilizes one I/O card slot. The eight connectors for device attachment are provided in a Multiport Interface Cable assembly (FC 2995). The 8-Port Async Adapter - EIA-422A is designed to comply with requirements for EIA-422A.

Characteristics:

(#2955) 16-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 24, 1998)

This adapter will attach up to sixteen EIA-232 asynchronous serial devices. Up to two of this adapter can be installed in a POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series machine. The adapter contains the electronics required to support sixteen asynchronous ports and utilizes one I/O card slot. The sixteen connectors for device attachment are provided in a 16-Port Interface Cable - EIA-232 (#2996). The 16-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232 is designed to comply with the electrical characteristics requirements for EIA-232 D.

Characteristics:

(#2957) 16-Port Async Adapter - EIA 422A

This adapter will provide the 200 series system with up to 16 EIA-422 asynchronous serial devices (terminals, printers, etc.). The adapter contains all of the electronics required to support 16 asynchronous ports and utilizes one I/O card slot. The 16 connectors for device attachment are provided in a 16-Port Cable Assembly - EIA-422A FC 2997. The 16-Port Async Adapter - EIA-422A is designed to comply with requirements for EIA-422A.

Characteristics:

(#8128) 128-Port Async Controller

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

(#8130) Remote Async Node 16-Port EIA232

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 25, 1998)

The 128-Port Async Controller subsystem provides attachment for a high concentration of asynchronous lines (up to 128) from a single Micro Channel slot. Two synchronous channels link the adapter to a maximum of eight 16-Port Remote Async Nodes (#8130-US and Canada only; #8134-World Trade only); up to four 16-Port Remote Async Nodes can be linked to each synchronous channel. This configuration provides the ability to attach up to 128 EIA-232 devices per adapter.

One 4.5-meter (15-foot) cable (#8131 or customer-supplied cables) is available to connect the adapter to the first Remote Async Node on each synchronous channel. Additional Remote Async Nodes may be connected to each synchronous channel in a "daisy chain" configuration, using either the 4.5-meter (15-foot) cable (#8131) or the 23-cm (9-inch) cable (#8132), the shorter cable being recommended when stacking Remote Async Nodes. Customer-supplied cables may also be substituted.

The RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable (#8133--quantity four per order) can be used to attach devices having a DB-25 connector to the Remote Async Nodes. One RJ-45 wrap plug and two Controller Line Terminator plugs are included with each adapter order. Each Remote Async Node order (#8130 or #8134) includes a US/Canadian or World Trade power supply, respectively; power supplies are not separately orderable in this product.

Characteristics:

The 128-Port Async Controller subsystem is compatible with all temperature, humidity, vibration, EMC, and other environmental limits of the base RS/6000 product.

Local Area Network (LAN) Communications Adapters

(#2970) Token-Ring High-Performance Network Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 25, 1996)

The Token-Ring High-Performance Network Adapter is designed to allow a POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series to attach to 4Mbps or 16Mbps Token-Ring local area networks. This Token-Ring adapter is cable and network compatible with all IBM and PS/2 Token-Ring adapters; no new cables or network components are required. The required cable is included with this adapter and is three meters (9.8 feet) in length.

Characteristics:

(#2972) IBM Auto Token-Ring LANStreamer 32 MC Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The IBM Auto Token-Ring LANStreamer MC 32 adapter is designed to allow a RS/6000 system to attach to 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps Token-Ring local area networks. This adapter automatically selects the correct Token-Ring speed (4 or 16 Mbps). It is cable and network compatible with all IBM PS/2 Token-Ring adapters; no new cables or network components are required. The adapter has one connector, RJ-45. The RJ-45 connector is used to attach to UTP cabling. A 10-inch conversion cable is included with the adapter to attach to STP cabling.

Characteristics:

(#2945) Term Cable 20 Meters

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 31, 2001)

Provides a 20 meter (66 foot) interface cable for attaching an EIA-422A terminal to the Multiport Interface Cable.

(#4218) Token-Ring Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

The Token-Ring Cable is available separately and is the same as cable included with Feature Number 2970.

(#2980) Ethernet High-Performance LAN Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 13, 1999)

The Ethernet High-Performance LAN Adapter is a high-performance Micro Channel Architecture Bus Master adapter which attaches an POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series machine to Ethernet networks. This adapter is designed to provide connection to a 10 Megabit Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Ethernet network and is compatible with IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet external interfaces. To attach the system to the network, the customer must supply the appropriate cable for connection to the standard 50-ohm or RG-58A/U coaxial cables.

Characteristics:

Note: POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series systems cannot be booted through this device.

(#2402) Network Terminal Accelerator - 256 Session Feature

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

The Network Terminal Accelerator - 256 Session Feature is an Ethernet adapter which accelerates network performance by offloading the telnet and rlogin daemons, TCP/IP protocol stack and virtual terminal I/O management from the RS/6000 system. The Network adapter buffers the system from frequent CPU intensive packet interrupts and reduces context switches, dramatically reducing CPU load. Network adapter increases terminal I/O throughput and the number of concurrent on-line user sessions.

The Network adapter software also provides a "pass-through" capability for other Ethernet protocols, which can eliminate the need for a separate Ethernet adapter. For network management adapter supports onboard SNMP.

The Network adapter is a 32 bit bus master Micro Channel card with a 25 Mhz i960 high performance RISC processor and 2MB of two-way bank interleaved DRAM memory with parity. It provides one AUI DB-15 Ethernet port for attachment to a user supplied Ethernet transceiver of any Ethernet media type, 10Base-T, 10Base2, or 10Base5. And it supports both 802.3 and DIX V2.

The IBM Network Terminal Accelerator - 256 and 2048 Session Feature for the RS/6000 systems will require AIX Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000, 5756-030, any available updates and the AIX Network Terminal Server-Accelerator/6000, 5765-268 feature #5050.

RS/6000 500 series systems must have the additional cooling fan feature #6506 installed.

Characteristics:

(#2403) Network Terminal Accelerator - 2048 Session Feature

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

The IBM Network Terminal Accelerator - 2048 Session Feature is an Ethernet adapter which accelerates network performance by offloading the telnet and rlogin daemons, TCP/IP protocol stack and virtual terminal I/O management from the RS/6000 system. The Network adapter buffers the system from frequent CPU intensive packet interrupts and reduces context switches, dramatically reducing CPU load. The adapter-2048 increases terminal I/O throughput and the number of concurrent on-line user sessions by up to 3 times.

The adapter software also provides a "pass-through" capability for other Ethernet protocols, which can eliminate the need for a separate Ethernet adapter. For network management the adapter supports onboard SNMP.

The adapter is a 32 bit bus master Micro Channel card with a 25 Mhz i960 high performance RISC processor and 8MB of two-way bank interleaved DRAM memory with parity. It provides one AUI DB-15 Ethernet port for attachment to a user supplied Ethernet transceiver of any Ethernet media type, 10Base-T, 10Base2, or 10Base5. And it supports both 802.3 and DIX V2.

The IBM Network Terminal Accelerator - 256 and 2048 Session Feature for the RS/6000 systems will require AIX Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000, 5756-030, any available updates and the AIX Network Terminal Server-Accelerator/6000, 5765-268 feature #5050.

RS/6000 500 series systems must have the additional cooling fan feature #6506 installed.

Characteristics:

(#4223) Ethernet 10Base2 Transceiver (thin cable)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 25, 2004)

The 10Base2 Ethernet transceiver is compatible with Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 transceiver specifications and 10 Mbps Ethernet CSMA/CD operation, to provide a connection to thin Ethernet coaxial cable (10Base2). It is connected to a 15-pin DIX Ethernet connection via a transceiver (AUI) cable and converts the signal to 10Base2. The medium connection is made through a BNC coaxial connector.

Features include:

(#4224) Ethernet 10BaseT Transceiver (twisted pair)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 31, 2001)

The Ethernet 10BaseT Transceiver provides the complete Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) to a twisted pair LAN connection. It is connected to a 15-pin DIX Ethernet connection via a transceiver (AUI) cable and converts the signal to 10BaseT. The medium connection is made through an RJ-45 receptacle.

Features include:

(#2724) FDDI Fiber Single-Ring Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

Single Attach Stations (SAS) using the RS/6000 FDDI - Fiber Single-Ring Adapter will allow customers to attach the workstation directly to a primary ring of a FDDI 100 megabits per second (Mbps) network via FDDI 100 Mbps concentrator. The concentrator option offers additional protection by isolating the network from routine on/off activity and individual workstation failures.

Characteristics:

(#2723) FDDI Fiber Dual-Ring Upgrade

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

Dual Attach Stations (DAS) using the RS/6000 FDDI - Fiber Single-Ring Adapter and FDDI - Fiber Dual-Ring Upgrade will allow customers to attach to both the primary and secondary FDDI ring. In the event of a failure, this type of attachment allows the wrapping of the primary and the secondary ring for high network availability and problem isolation. The dual-ring upgrade can also attach to concentrator ports as a single- attached station or a dual-homing station. A dual-homing station attaches to two different concentrators with the second concentrator acting as a backup or a standby for the station in the event of a concentrator or port failure.

Characteristics:

(#2725) FDDI STP Single-Ring Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

Single Attach Stations (SAS) using the RS/6000 FDDI - STP Single-Ring Adapter will allow customers to attach the workstation directly to a primary ring of a FDDI 100 megabits per second (Mbps) network via a FDDI 100 Mbps concentrator. The concentrator option offers additional protection by isolating the network from routine on/off activity and individual workstation failures.

Characteristics:

(#2726) FDDI STP Dual-Ring Upgrade

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

Dual Attach Stations (DAS) using the RS/6000 FDDI - STP Single-Ring Adapter and FDDI - STP Dual-Ring Upgrade will allow customers to attach to both the primary and secondary FDDI ring. In the event of a failure, this type of attachment allows the wrapping of the primary and the secondary ring for high network availability and problem isolation. The dual-ring upgrade can also attach to concentrator ports as a single- attached station or a dual-homing station. A dual-homing station attaches to two different concentrators with the second concentrator acting as a backup or a standby for the station in the event of a concentrator or port failure.

Characteristics:

Wide Area Network (WAN) Communications Adapters

(#2959) 1-Port Multiprotocol Communications Adapter

The Multi-Protocol Communications Adapter (MP/A) provides a one port synchronous EIA-232D connection supporting speeds up to 19.2Kbps for communications networks. The (MP/A) supports modems or direct attachment at speeds up to 19.2 Kbps via one 25-pin D-shell connector. Cables Required: An EIA-232D industry-standard cable. IBM cable P/N 1502067 may be used with this adapter.

(#2700) 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller attaches an POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series system to synchronous communications networks using EIA-232C, EIA-422A, V.35, and X.21 physical specifications.

The adapter supports SDLC and BSC protocols, prepares all inbound and outbound data, performs address searches, and in general relieves the system processor of many communications tasks. It is designed to support data rates up to 64 Kbps per port with appropriate user provided software.

Support for four interfaces: EIA-232C on Ports 0, 1, 2, and 3, EIA-422A on Ports 0 and 2, CCITT V.35 on Ports 0 and 1, CCITT X.21 on Port 0. Surge protection is provided on EIA-422A interfaces. Devices attach to the adapter via a 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable (#2705).

Characteristics:

(#7002) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 Adapter (0.5 MB)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

The IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 adapter has been designed to function as a subsystem to offload tasks such as communications control, data/protocol conversions, and optional device interfaces from the RS/6000. The adapter features 512 KB of user storage, seven selectable interrupt levels, nine programmable hardware timers, watchdog timer, and watchdog timer status-indicator.

With attachment of the appropriate Interface Board, ports 0 and 1 can operate at speeds up to 38,400 bps using Direct Memory Access (DMA). One port can operate at 38,400 bps full duplex while a second is operating at a maximum of 19,200 bps full duplex. All eight ports may be operated concurrently at 9.6 Kbps. The first two ports can be programmed for asynchronous, bit synchronous, and character synchronous protocols, using either DMA or interrupt mode, whereas the remaining ports are asynchronous using interrupt mode.

The Co-Processor's memory is dual-ported. Communications between the Co-Processor and the RS/6000 are done via I/O ports and shared memory. Communications are synchronized by interrupts between the Co-Processor and the system unit (interrupt levels are selectable).

Timer support is also provided. There may be up to 255 software timers set within increments ranging from 5 milliseconds to 327 seconds. The watchdog timer is used to signal an error condition should the Co-Processor fail.

The microcode for the IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor is included with the Co-Processor feature and is shipped on 3.5-inch program media.

Characteristics:

Related Features:

(#7004) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 Adapter (1 MB)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This adapter provides increased memory capacity of 1 megabyte on the IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 adapter. The 1 MB memory is dual-ported with parity for error detection.

Related Features:

(#7022) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 Four-Port RS-232 Interface Board

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This interface board provides four EIA RS-232-C/CCITT V.24 serial I/O ports for the IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor family of adapters. The Interface Board attaches to the Co-Processor card and includes a 78-pin connector for attachment of a Multiport Interface Cable. Only those pins associated with ports 0 through 3 are electrically connected. Only one Four-Port RS-232 Interface Board can be attached to a Co-Processor card.

Diagnostics packaged with this board include one 78-pin wrap connector and one copy of "Multiport/2 Co-Processor Adapters for RS/6000 Installation and Service" (system diagnostics are shipped with AIX/6000 Version 3.2).

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(#7024) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 Six-Port RS-232-C Synchronous Interface Board

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This board provides six synchronous EIA RS-232-C/CCITT V.24 serial I/O ports for the IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 adapters. The interface board attaches to the Co-Processor adapter and includes a 78-pin connector for attachment of a Synchronous Interface Cable. Asynchronous, bit synchronous and character synchronous protocol hardware support is provided on all six ports. The interface board can support 38,400 bps full duplex HDLC/SDLC protocols on one of the first two ports. A second port supports speeds up to 19,200 bps full duplex. All six ports can be operated concurrently at 4,800 bps full duplex for HDLC/SDLC protocols or at 9,600 bps full duplex for asynchronous protocols.

Diagnostics packaged with this board include one 78-pin wrap connector and one copy of "Multiport/2 Co-Processor Adapters for RS/6000 Installation and Service" (system diagnostics are shipped with AIX/6000 Version 3.2).

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(#7026) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 Eight-Port RS-232 Interface Board

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This board provides eight EIA RS-232-C/CCITT V.24 serial I/O ports for the IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 adapters. The Interface Board attaches to the Co-Processor card and includes a 78-pin connector for attachment of a Multiport Interface Cable.

Diagnostics packaged with this board include one 78-pin wrap connector and one copy of "Multiport/2 Co-Processor Adapters for RS/6000 Installation and Service" (system diagnostics are shipped with AIX/6000 Version 3.2).

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(#7028) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 Eight-Port RS-422-A Interface Board

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This interface board provides the hardware facilities for the Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 adapter to support eight RS-422-A serial input/output ports. The board attaches to the Co-Processor adapter and includes a 78-pin connector for attachment of a Multiport Interface Cable. The interface board provides asynchronous, bit synchronous, and character synchronous protocol hardware support on the first port. Asynchronous hardware support is provided on the remaining ports. The first port can operate at 64,000 bps full duplex. Line speeds in excess of 64,000 bps can be achieved with appropriate adapter resident communication programs. All eight ports may be operated concurrently at 9,600 bps full duplex.

Diagnostics packaged with this board include one 78-pin wrap connector and one copy of "Multiport/2 Co-Processor Adapters for RS/6000 Installation and Service" (system diagnostics are shipped with AIX/6000 Version 3.2).

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(#7030) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 RS-232/RS-422 Interface Board

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This board provides support for four EIA RS-232-C/CCITT V.24 serial I/O ports, ports 0 through 3, and four EIA RS-422 serial I/O ports, ports 4 through 7. The Interface Board attaches to the Multiport/2 adapter card and includes a 78-pin connector for attachment of the Multiport Interface Cable.

Diagnostics packaged with this board include one 78-pin wrap connector and one copy of "Multiport/2 Co-Processor Adapters for RS/6000 Installation and Service" (system diagnostics are shipped with AIX/6000 Version 3.2).

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(#7006) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster Adapter/A (1 MB)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster Adapter/A is a full-function Micro Channel bus master that complements and extends the capabilities of the IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor family of adapters. Bus master extensions for the adapter include capabilities and services that address both adapter-to-system and adapter-to-adapter data transfers under Direct Memory Access (DMA) control. The adapter utilizes the multi-master capability of the Micro Channel bus architecture by taking control of the system unit bus and communicating directly with system memory or with other I/O adapters without interrupting the system unit processor.

Throughput speeds will vary depending upon the number of ports operating concurrently and the software application. With the selection of the appropriate Interface Board, full-duplex rates of up to 64 Kbps running simultaneously on each of eight ports or up to 2.048 Mbps for a single port can be achieved with the IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster Adapter/A. High-speed data rates for multiple ports rely on the use of DMA; two channels are provided for each port. All ports can be programmed for asynchronous, bit synchronous, or character synchronous protocols, using either DMA or interrupt mode.

Timer support is also provided. There may be up to 255 software timers set with increments ranging from 5 milliseconds to 327 seconds. A watchdog timer is also provided.

Additional software is required to program the adapter, and must be ordered separately. Software support can be provided by IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor AIX Support for RS/6000 (5696-038).

Cables for connection of I/O devices are also required, and are the responsibility of the customer.

Characteristics:

Related Features:

(#7008) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster Adapter/A (2 MB)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This adapter provides increased memory capacity of 2 MB on the IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster Adapter/A feature. The 2 MB memory is dynamically-managed in multiples of 16-byte paragraphs.

Related Features:

(#7042) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Eight-Port RS-232 Interface Board/A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This board provides the appropriate drivers and receivers to support eight serial I/O ports of RS-232-D/CCITT V.24. Protocols for these electrical interfaces are user programmable. The interface board attaches to the Portmaster Adapter/A and includes a 100-pin connector for attachment to the Eight-Port Cable. Asynchronous or synchronous modes may be individually selected for each of the eight ports. All ports are supported at up to 38.4 Kbps full-duplex running concurrently. Actual performance may vary depending on the user's application.

Diagnostics packaged with this board include one 100-pin wrap connector and one copy of "Portmaster Co-Processor Adapters for RS/6000 Installation and Service" (system diagnostics are shipped with AIX/6000 Version 3.2).

Related Features:

(#7044) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Eight-Port RS-422 Interface Board/A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This interface board provides support for up to eight serial RS-422-A ports. Protocols for these electrical interfaces are user programmable. The interface board attaches to the Portmaster Adapter/A and includes a 100-pin connector for attachment to the Eight-Port Cable. Asynchronous or synchronous modes may be selected individually for each of the eight ports.

The following full-duplex data rates are supported by IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster Adapter/A using this interface board:

Actual performance may vary depending on the user's application.

Diagnostics packaged with this board include one 100-pin wrap connector and one copy of "Portmaster Co-Processor Adapters for RS/6000 Installation and Service" (system diagnostics are shipped with AIX/6000 Version 3.2).

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(#7046) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Six-Port V.35 Interface Board/A

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This board provides attachment for up to six compatible V.35/V.36 electrical ports in conjunction with the Portmaster Adapter/A base card, and includes a 100-pin connector for attachment to the Six-Port V.35 Cable. The following full-duplex data rates are supported by IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster Adapter/A using this interface board:

Actual performance may vary depending on the user's application.

Diagnostics packaged with this board include one 100-pin wrap connector and one copy of "Portmaster Co-Processor Adapters for RS/6000 Installation and Service" (system diagnostics are shipped with AIX/6000 Version 3.2).

Related Features:

(#7102) Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport Interface Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This cable is used to distribute eight electrical interfaces away from the physical constraints of the back panel of the system. One end of the cable provides for a 78-pin connector to join with the IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 adapter card. The other end has eight 25-pin connectors which will connect up to eight EIA RS-232-C/CCITT V.24 devices or eight EIA RS-422 devices. Wrap connectors are provided for diagnostic testing of the cable.

Related Features:

(#7104) IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Synchronous Interface Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This cable can be used in conjunction with the Six-Port RS-232-C Synchronous Interface Board. One end of the cable connects to the 78-pin connector of the Interface Board. The other end provides six 25-pin connectors for attachment of up to six EIA RS-232-C/CCITT V.24 devices. One wrap connector is provided for diagnostic testing of the cable.

Related Features:

(#7106) IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Six-Port V.35 Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This 1.2-meter (4-foot) V.35 cable can be used to connect up to six devices to the Six-Port V.35 Interface Board/A. Additional customer- supplied cables may be required to connect the customer's devices to the distribution block at the end of the V.35 cable. One wrap connector is included for diagnostic testing of the cable.

Related Features:

(#7108) IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processor Eight-Port Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

This cable can be used in conjunction with either the Eight-Port RS-232 Interface Board/A or the Eight-Port RS-422 Interface Board/A. The cable connects a 100-pin connector on the interface board to eight 25-pin connectors (RS-232-D/CCITT V.24/ISO 2110 standard) housed in a molded block at the end of this cable. Additional customer-supplied cables may be necessary to connect the devices to the distribution block at the end of the cable. One wrap connector is included for diagnostic testing of the cable.

Related Features:

(#2705) 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface cable (#2705) is three meters (9.8 ft.) in length and allows for connection of the 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller (#2700) to the desired networks via the following cables:

(#2960) X.25 Interface Co-Processor/2

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The X.25 Interface Co-Processor/2 allows an POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series system to be attached to an X.25 communication network and is capable of processing inbound and outbound data streams to offload communications tasks from the system processor. The X.25 co-processor provides a single port that will accommodate one of three selectable interfaces: X.21, V.24, and V.35.

Characteristics:

Three separate three-meter (9.8 feet) cables are available for the adapter (one for each interface). A wrap plug is included with each.

(#2965) X.25 Attachment Cable - X.21 - 3 meter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

(#2966) X.25 Attachment Cable - V.24 - 3 meter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

(#2967) X.25 Attachment Cable - V.35 - 3 meter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 8, 1998)

370 COAX Communication Connection Adapters

(#2990) 3270 Connection Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

The 3270 Connection Adapter connects the system to a mainframe and allows the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series to respond like an IBM 3278 or 3279 Display Terminal. This adapter allows a coaxial connection between a POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series system and:

No host hardware or host system software modifications are required.

Characteristics:

ARTIC960 Coprocessor

The ARTIC960 coprocessor is a high-speed, high through-put co-processor adapter with multiple memory options designed to operate in 32-bit Micro Channel* bus compatible systems. The ARTIC960 coprocessor relieves the host from compute-intensive tasks associated with I/O communication applications and protocols. It also provides bus-mastering capabilities for peer to peer transfers across the Micro Channel bus. The ARTIC960 coprocessor's wide bandwidth provides co-processor performance at least 4-6 times that of previously released IBM ARTIC co- processors.

A high-speed, 4-Port multi-interface AIB offers either EIA-232D (asynchronous) or EIA-530 (RS422) or ISO 4903 (X.21) or ISO 4902 (V.36) electrical interfaces for communications applications. The selection of the specific interface is achieved by a matching cable (4 ports of 232 or 4 ports of 422 or 4 ports of X.21 or 4 ports of V.36). The AIB will operate all four ports at up to 2.048 megabits per second full duplex.

The ARTIC960 coprocessor and AIB together comprise a feature. There are three features available depending upon memory option (1MB, 4MB, or 8MB). The ARTIC960 coprocessor is designed to operate in any full-slot 32-bit Micro Channel bus system adhering to the IBM Micro Channel architectural guidelines such as the PS/2 computer, RS/6000 computer and the IBM Industrial Computers. The ARTIC960 realtime kernel and on-card operating system and AIX/6000 Version 3.2.5 Operating System development driver are included with the purchase of the adapter.

The application development driver is intended to provide a level of interface to the adapter for those developing applications using the ARTIC960 and is not a full function driver. The application development driver is contained in the diagnostic diskette.

A developer's kit is offered that provides AIB design information, sample programs, a programmer's guide/reference, and a hardware technical reference manual. As part of the developer's kit, a Developer's Assistance Program (DAP) is provided for parties who will be developing their own software applications and/or designing their own application interface board. The ARTIC960 DAP is administered by IBM in Boca Raton, Florida.

It can be reached by telephone at 1-800-3333 ext. ARTIC960.

The DAP, through telephone and E-mail, will provide technical help for software development or additional AIB designs.

The ARTIC960 coprocessor is ideally suited for:

The IBM ARTIC960 coprocessor is a family of high performance WAN communications adapters with a base card with 3 memory options and daughter cards with different interfaces and cables. Each IBM ARTIC960 coprocessor occupies one Micro Channel slot.

INCREASED PROCESSOR PERFORMANCE and COMMUNICATION SPEEDS

The ARTIC960 coprocessor provides a 4-6 times increase in data throughput across the Micro Channel bus when compared to the existing family of IBM ARTIC co-processors. The 4-Port multi-interface Application Interface Board handles four lines of communications data at 2.048 megabits per second.

Prerequisites: None.

Co-requisites: None.

Compatibility Conflicts: None.

Customer Set-up: Yes.

Field Installable: Yes.

Cable Order:

IBM recommends that one of the following cables be ordered with the 4-Port AIB. The cable choice determines the AIB's electrical interface. Other interface cables can be ordered at published prices. Each cable set is 1.8 meters in length and has four connectors in a fanout fashion terminating in a 100-pin connector that plugs into the AIB.

      DESCRIPTION                          F/C
  -----------------------------           ------
  Cable Option EIA-232D                    2922
  Cable Option EIA-530 (RS 422)            2924
  Cable Option ISO 4903 (X.21)             2927
  Cable Option ISO 4902 (V.36)             2926
 

(#2921) IBM ARTIC960 Coprocessor (1MB)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This feature includes the following:

(#2924) IBM ARTIC960 Coprocessor (4MB)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

This feature includes the following:

(#2928) IBM ARTIC960 Coprocessor (8MB)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This feature includes the following:

(#2922) Cable Option EIA 232

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 20, 1996)

This feature provides the following:

(#2923) Cable Option EIA 530 (RS422)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

This feature provides the following:

(#2926) Cable Option ISO 492 (V.36)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

This feature provides the following:

(#2927) Cable Option ISO 493 (X.21)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

This feature provides the following:

Graphics Adapters and Subsystems

(#2650) GXT150M Graphics Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 8, 1999)

This graphics adapter is designed for superior 2D performance in an AIXwindows 2D environment. When used in conjunction with the AIXwindows 3D feature and Softgraphics it provides cost-effective 3D performance.

The IBM POWER GXT150M Graphics Adapter provides 1280 x 1024 resolution support, multiple color palettes, and hardware window support.

The IBM POWER GXT150M Graphics Adapter is an 8-bit single buffer, 256 color graphics adapter that attach directly to the Micro Channel.

Characteristics are:

Prerequisites:

In addition to the POWER GXT150M, a display meeting the ISO 9241 Part 3 requirements is also required to obtain the reduced flicker operation.

Programming Requirements:

(#2766) GXT100 Graphics Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 10, 1997)

The GXT100 graphics adapter is an entry-level adapter for 1024 x 768 resolution graphics.

It is an 8-bit single buffer, 256 color, graphics adapter that attaches directly to the PowerPC 601* processor bus and does not require a Micro Channel slot. The adapter requires AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2.5 2D (support for X11R5) or later and AIX Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000. Characteristics:

POWERstations supported: 250, 25T, 25W, 25S, 25E
Frame buffer: Single 8-bit (one 8-bit buffer)
Z-Buffer: None
API support: Xlib, GKS, Display PostScript, OpenGL, graPHIGS, PEXlib
Maximum adapters per system: 1
Options: None

(#2767) GXT150 Graphics Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997)

The GXT150 graphics adapter has added VRAM over its entry-level counterpart (#2766) and provides 1280 x 1024, 1152 x 900, 1024 x 768 resolution support, multiple color palettes and hardware window support.

It is an 8-bit single buffer, 256 color, graphics adapter that attaches directly to the PowerPC 601* processor bus and do not require a Micro Channel slot. The adapter requires AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2.5 2D (support for X11R5) or later and AIX Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000.

Characteristics:

POWERstations supported: 250, 25T, 25W, 25S, 25E
Frame buffer: Single 8-bit (one 8-bit buffer)
Z-Buffer: None
Advanced Hardware functions: Multiple color palettes, hardware window support
API support: Xlib, GKS, Display PostScript, OpenGL, graPHIGS, PEXlib
Maximum adapters per system: 1
Options: None

(#2768) POWER Gt3i

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 19, 1995)

The POWER Gt3i is a high-performance 2D color graphics adapter. It has a single 8-bit frame buffer and allows the display of 256 simultaneous colors from a palette of approximately 16.7 million colors. POWER Gt3i supports monitors with a display resolution of 1280x1024 including monitors that comply with Part 3 of the ISO 9241 ergonomic standard. These ergonomic displays provide users with improved viewing and physical comfort, minimized reflections, and sharper images. The POWER Gt3i attaches via a single Micro Channel slot and is suitable for 2D graphics applications such as: drafting, 2D mechanical CAD, electronic CAD, civil/architectural engineering, 2D mapping applications, and CASE.
Frame buffer: Single 8-bit (one 8-bit buffer)
API support: Xlib, GKS, Display PostScript, graPHIGS, PEXlib, OpenGL
Maximum adapters per system: 2
Options: None
Monitor support: POWERdisplay 16  
The IBM POWERdisplay 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 16s  
The IBM POWERdisplay 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 17  
The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 19  
The IBM POWERdisplay 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60Hz, 77 Hz  
The IBM 6091 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60 Hz, 77 Hz  
The IBM 6091 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60 Hz  
The IBM 6091 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60 Hz  
The IBM 6091 23-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 21.4 inches when measured diagonally.

(#2776) POWER Gt4e

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of October 25, 1996)

The POWER Gt4e is a single card which provides 3D graphics capabilities for the POWERstation 220, 230, 250, 3XX, 3X5, and 5XX. It has a double 8-bit frame buffer which allows the display of 256 simultaneous colors from a palette of approximately 16.7 million colors (24-bit color is NOT available on this adapter). The adapter also comes standard with a 24-bit Z-Buffer which assists with hidden line and surface removal. The POWER Gt4e supports monitors with a display resolution of 1280x1024, including monitors that comply with Part 3 of the ISO 9241 ergonomic standard. These ergonomic displays provide users with improved viewing and physical comfort, minimized reflections, and sharper images. The POWER Gt4e attaches to the POWERstation via a single Micro Channel slot and is suitable for applications such as: mechanical CAD, engineering analysis, architectural design, and geographical mapping.
POWERstations supported: 2XX, 3XX, 3X5, 5XX
Frame buffer: Double 8-bit (two 8-bit buffers)
Z-Buffer: 24-bit
Overlay planes: 2
Advanced Hardware functions: Dithering, depth cueing, antialiased lines, Gouraud shading, local lighting, NURBS
API support: Xlib, GKS, Display PostScript, OpenGL, GL, graPHIGS, PEXlib
Maximum adapters per system: 2
Options: None
Monitor support: POWERdisplay 16  
The IBM POWERdisplay 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 16s  
The IBM POWERdisplay 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 17  
The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 19  
The IBM POWERdisplay 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60Hz, 77 Hz  
The IBM 6091 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60 Hz, 77 Hz  
The IBM 6091 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60 Hz  
The IBM 6091 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60 Hz  
The IBM 6091 23-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 21.4 inches when measured diagonally.

7235 POWER GTO (Models 01i and 02i)

The 7235 POWER GTO subsystem is a high-performance 3D color graphics adapter for the entire POWERstation family (except M20). The GTO has its own product number (7235) and cannot be ordered as a feature. It is referred to as a subsystem because it is an external device with its own power supply. The POWER GTO is available in two different models, Model 01i which provides a double 8-bit frame buffer and Model 02i which provides a double 24-bit frame buffer. These models allow 256 or approximately 16.7 million simultaneous colors, respectively, from a palette of approximately 16.7 million. Model 02i additionally provides an enhanced shading processor (Model 01i does not have a shading processor) and a standard 24-bit Z-Buffer for the support of hidden line and surface removal. Model 02i also provides subpixel antialiasing of lines in hardware. The POWER GTO models support a display resolution of 1280 x 1024, including monitors that comply with Part 3 of the ISO 9241 ergonomic standard. These ergonomic displays provide users with improved viewing and physical comfort, minimized reflections, and sharper images. The POWER GTO is an external subsystem that attaches to the RS/6000 workstation via the POWER GTO Accelerator (Feature #4350) card which occupies one Micro Channel slot.

(#4350) POWER GTO Accelerator

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 4, 1994)

This card is ordered as a feature of the RS/6000 and is MANDATORY for support of the 7235 POWER GTO product. The POWER GTO is suitable for high-performance applications such as: high-end CAD design and analysis, entertainment graphics, scientific visualization, and aerospace applications.
POWERstations supported: 2XX, 3XX, 3X5, 5XX
Frame buffer: Model 01i - Double 8-bit (two 8-bit buffers)
Model 02i - Double 24-bit (two 24-bit buffers)
Z-Buffer: 24-bit (Model 02i)
Overlay planes: 4
Advanced Hardware functions: Depth cueing (Model 02i), antialiased lines, Gouraud shading (Model 02i), local lighting (Model 02i), NURBS
API support: Xlib, GKS, Display PostScript, GL, graPHIGS, PEXlib
Maximum adapters per system: 1
Options: Model conversions for all of the POWER GTO Models (001, 002, 01i, 02i) are only available through RPQ.
Monitor support: POWERdisplay 16  
The IBM POWERdisplay 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 16s  
The IBM POWERdisplay 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 17  
The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 19  
The IBM POWERdisplay 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60Hz, 77 Hz  
The IBM 6091 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60 Hz, 77 Hz  
The IBM 6091 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60 Hz  
The IBM 6091 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
1280x1024 at 60 Hz  
The IBM 6091 23-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 21.4 inches when measured diagonally.

Displays

(#3608) POWERdisplay 20

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 12, 1995)

Feature 3608 is a full-price feature used to order a POWERdisplay 20 (featuring a Trinitron** CRT with a maximum viewable image size of 486mm (19.1 inches) measured diagonally) for any applicable RS/6000 model.

The POWERdisplay 20 is a high-resolution graphics raster scan color display. The IBM POWERdisplay 20-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 19.1 inches when measured diagonally. It is intended for high-resolution graphics applications and supports an Analog RGB and separate horizontal and vertical sync.

The POWERdisplay 20 provides sharp, bright, realistic colors with minimum distortion. It offers a premium high-contrast antireflective multilayer bonded panel that results in strikingly clear images. It virtually eliminates static discharge from the front of the screen. The POWERdisplay 20 adheres to the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) display power management signaling (DPMS) process. This function allows the display to reduce power consumption to 10 watts when the workstation power is off, allowing it to meet requirements for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "Energy Star" program. The POWERdisplay 20 meets ISO 9241 Part 3 recommendations for VDT ergonomics and also meets Very Low Frequency Magnetic Field (VLMF), Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field (ELMF), Very Low Electrical Field (VLEF), and Extremely Low Electrical Field (ELEF) emission standards. Operator controls for power, brightness, contrast, image tilt, horizontal and vertical static convergence, geometry, vertical and horizontal centering, and indicators are included in a front accessible panel. A tilt swivel base is standard. The display automatically synchronizes with various screen formats.

Voltage/Power Cord: No specify code is required to order the default 6-ft power cord option. High voltage (200-240V 50 Hz) and the appropriate power cord will automatically be supplied based on the 3-digit country code.

Note: The POWERdisplay 17 and 20 do not offer video redrive or auxiliary power as did the 6091 displays. The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally. The IBM POWERdisplay 20-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 19.1 inches when measured diagonally. There are several options with which to supply power to the 6093/6094 peripherals:

  1. If a Micro Channel expansion slot is available in the RS/6000, please order the Graphics Input Device Adapter (FC 2810) and appropriate signal cables (FC 2811). The Dials and LPFK each need a signal cable. The 6094-030 is not supported on the Graphics Input Device Adapter.

    Since the Graphics Input Device Adapter supplies power, no additional power supplies or auxiliary power cables are needed.

  2. If a Micro Channel expansion slot is not available in the RS/6000, separate power supplies are needed. For the 6094-010 Dials and the 6094-020 LPFKs please order from the following feature codes (order one per peripheral):
    # 4063 100 Volt Power Supply
    # 4064 120 Volt Power Supply
    # 4065 220/240 Volt Power Supply

  3. For the 6094-030 Spaceball 3-D Input Device order the following specify codes:
    # 9526 100 Volt Power Supply
    # 9527 120 Volt Power Supply
    # 9529 220/240 Volt Power Supply

  4. If a Micro Channel expansion slot is not available, separate power supplies are not acceptable by the customer, and video redrive is needed, order the 6091-19i display (with a Trinitron CRT that has a fixed image size of 439mm (17.3 inches) measured diagonally).

(#3607) POWERdisplay 17

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of October 6, 1995)

Feature 3607 is a full-price feature used to order a POWERdisplay 17 (featuring a Trinitron** CRT with a maximum viewable image size of 409mm (16.1 inches) measured diagonally) for any applicable RS/6000 model.

The POWERdisplay 17 is a high-resolution graphics raster scan color display. The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally. It is intended for high-resolution graphics applications and supports an Analog RGB and separate horizontal and vertical sync. The POWERdisplay 17 provides sharp, bright, realistic colors with minimum distortion. It offers a premium high-contrast antireflective multilayer bonded panel that results in strikingly clear images. It virtually eliminates static discharge from the front of the screen. The POWERdisplay 17 adheres to the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) display power management signaling (DPMS) process. This function allows the display to reduce power consumption to 10 watts when the workstation power is off, allowing it to meet requirements for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "Energy Star" program. The POWERdisplay 17 meets ISO 9241 Part 3 recommendations for VDT ergonomics and also meets Very Low Frequency Magnetic Field (VLMF), Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field (ELMF), Very Low Electrical Field (VLEF), and Extremely Low Electrical Field (ELEF) emission standards. Operator controls for power, brightness, contrast, image tilt, horizontal and vertical static convergence, geometry, vertical and horizontal centering, and indicators are included in a front accessible panel. A tilt swivel base is standard. The display automatically synchronizes with various screen formats.

Voltage/Power Cord: No specify code is required to order the default 6-fit power cord option. High voltage (200-240V 50 Hz) and the appropriate power cord will automatically be supplied based on the 3-digit country code.

Note: The POWERdisplay 17 and 20 do not offer video redrive or auxiliary power as did the 6091 displays. The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally. The IBM POWERdisplay 20-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 19.1 inches when measured diagonally. There are several options with which to supply power to the 6093/6094 peripherals:

  1. If a Micro Channel expansion slot is available in the RS/6000, please order the Graphics Input Device Adapter (FC 2810) and appropriate signal cables (FC 2811). The Dials and LPFK each need a signal cable. The 6094-030 is not supported on the Graphics Input Device Adapter.

    Since the Graphics Input Device Adapter supplies power, no additional power supplies or auxiliary power cables are needed.

  2. If a Micro Channel expansion slot is not available in the RS/6000, separate power supplies are needed. For the 6094-010 Dials and the 6094-020 LPFKs please order from the following feature codes (order one per peripheral):
    # 4063 100 Volt Power Supply
    # 4064 120 Volt Power Supply
    # 4065 220/240 Volt Power Supply

  3. For the 6094-030 Spaceball 3-D Input Device order the following specify codes:
    # 9526 100 Volt Power Supply
    # 9527 120 Volt Power Supply
    # 9529 220/240 Volt Power Supply

  4. If a Micro Channel expansion slot is not available, separate power supplies are not acceptable by the customer, and video redrive is needed, order the 6091-19i display (with a Trinitron CRT that has a fixed image size of 439mm (17.3 inches) measured diagonally).

(#3601) POWERdisplay 19

(No Longer Available as of February 25, 1994; replaced by POWERdisplay 20)

The POWERdisplay 19 is a 19-inch high resolution graphics raster scan color display. The IBM POWERdisplay 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally. The POWERdisplay 19 is intended for high resolution graphic applications and supports an Analog RGB and separate horizontal and vertical sync. The POWERdisplay provides sharp, bright, realistic colors with minimum distortion. Signal redrive is provided for all input signals. The antireflective CRT surface treatment virtually eliminates screen reflections while optimizing image quality.

The POWERdisplay 19 meets ISO 9241 Part 3 recommendations for Video Display Terminal (VDT) ergonomics and also meets Very Low Frequency Magnetic Field, (VLMF) and Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field,(ELMF) emission standards and virtually eliminates static discharge from the front of the screen. Operator controls for power, brightness, contrast, selectable screen formats, horizontal and vertical static convergence, vertical centering, and indicators are included in a front accessible panel. A tilt swivel base is standard.

Voltage/Power Cord: No specify code is required to order the default six foot Power Cord option. High voltage (200-240V 50Hz) and the appropriate power cord will automatically be supplied based on the 3 digit country code.

Physical Specifications:

      Width:  480mm (18.9 inches)
      Depth:  506mm (19.92 inches)
      Height:  485mm (19.09 inches)
      Weight:  34.0kg (74.8 lbs) unpacked
 

Operating Environment:

Voltage:                 100/120V AC, 220/240V AC
                         50/60 Hz
Power Source loading:    0.48 KVA
 
The IBM POWERdisplay 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  

(#3612) IBM P50 Color Monitor

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997)

The IBM P50 Color Monitor (featuring a Trinitron** CRT) has a maximum image size of 13.6 inches/346mm measured diagonally. This high quality premium monitor is designed to support a wide range of attachment platforms and display modes, utilizing microprocessor-controlled, multi- frequency operation.

IBM P50 Color Monitors provide:

(#3613) IBM P70 Color Monitor

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 21, 1998)

The IBM P70 Color Monitor (featuring a Trinitron** CRT) has a maximum image size of 15.9 inches/403mm measured diagonally. This high quality premium monitor is designed to support a wide range of attachment platforms and display modes, utilizing microprocessor-controlled, multi- frequency operation.

IBM P70 Color Monitors provide:

(#3615) P201 Color Monitor

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 21, 1998)

The IBM P201 Color Monitor features a 20-inch Trinitron** CRT with a viewable image size of 19.1 inches (486 mm). This high-quality IBM top- of-the-line premium monitor is designed to support a wide range of attachment platforms and display modes, utilizing microprocessor- controlled, multifrequency operation.

IBM P201 Color Monitors provide:

Attributes provided:  Color Display
Attributes required:  Graphics adapter and a Display Cable
For 7011-25S:
  Minimum required:  0
  Maximum allowed:  1 per graphics adapter (Initial order max: same)
  AIX level required:  Does not apply
  Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported:  Both
 

(#3614) IBM P200 Color Monitor

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 21, 1998)

The IBM P200 Color Monitor (featuring a Trinitron** CRT) has a maximum image size of 19.1 inches/486mm measured diagonally. This high quality premium monitor is designed to support a wide range of attachment platforms and display modes, utilizing microprocessor-controlled, multi- frequency operation.

IBM P200 Color Monitors provide:

(#4234) 13W3 to 13W3 Display Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

This cable attaches displays with 13W3 video connectors to graphics adapters with 13W3 connectors, that require '1010' ID Bits presented at the monitor interface.

(#4236) 13W3 to 3W3 Display Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 8, 1999)

This cable attaches displays with 13W3 video connectors to graphics adapters with 3W3 connectors.

(#9004) Southern Hemisphere SPECIFY for P50/P70/P200 Color Monitors

Specifies that a southern hemisphere model of the P50, P70, or P200 color monitor is required on the initial plant order.

Display Cables

(#4213) POWER Gt1x to 15-Pin D-Shell Converter Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 31, 2001)

This converter cable allows a standard 15-pin display cable to be connected to a GXT100 graphics adapter or GXT150 graphics adapter. This feature is normally needed for use with displays that have an integrated (captured) cable with a 15-pin D-Shell connector. (Example 8508 and 8517 Displays). This cable is a 13w3 connector to a 15-pin D-shell connector converter cable.

(#4214) POWER Gt1x to 6091 Display Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 8, 1999)

This cable provides three separate BNC connectors to allow many IBM and non-IBM displays to attach to a GXT100 graphics adapter or GXT150 graphics adapter.

(#4227) Sun Compatible Display Converter Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

This cable provides a method of attaching a Sun display to an appropriate graphics adapter. The cable converter is 12 inches long. Since this cable is not intended to be the primary connection between the adapter and the display; the original display cable is also required. The connector on the graphics adapter end is a 13W3 plug with a 13W3 receptacle at the display end.

(#4229) POWER Gt1x to POWERdisplay 16s Display Cable

This cable provides five separate BNC connectors to allow displays such as the POWERdisplay 16s to attach to a GXT100 graphics adapter or GXT150 graphics adapter. The IBM POWERdisplay 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.

Cables Required for Use with IBM Displays

The appropriate IBM cable feature code should be ordered when attaching displays to the GXT100 graphics adapter or GXT150 graphics adapter. Refer to the following table to determine the appropriate IBM cable feature code to order. Interlaced display modes are not supported by these graphics adapters. Note that the GXT100 graphics adapter supports the 1024 x 768 resolution only.

Display         Type     Resolution     Refresh Hz     Cable FC
--------------  ------   ----------     ----------     --------
8508            Mono     1280x1024      67             #4213
 
6091-023 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214  
The IBM 6091 23-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 21.4 inches when measured diagonally.  
6091-019 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214  
The IBM 6091 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
6091-19i Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 60  
The IBM 6091 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 19 Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 60  
The IBM POWERdisplay 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 17 Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 1280x1024 60 1024x768 75 1024x768 70  
The IBM POWERdisplay 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 16.1 inches when measured diagonally.  
6091-016 Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 60  
The IBM 6091 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 16 Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 60  
The IBM POWERdisplay 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
1091-051(16) Color 1280x1024 72 #4229  
The IBM 1091 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
POWERdisplay 16s Color 1280x1024 72 #4229  
The IBM POWERdisplay 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally.  
5081-016 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214  
8517 Color 1024x768 70 #4213  
6314-014 Color 1024x768 70 #4213  
6319-015 60  
The IBM 6314 14-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 12.0 inches when measured diagonally.  
The IBM 6319 15-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 12.7 inches when measured diagonally.  
6317-017 Color 1280x1024 60 #4213 1024x768 75 70 60  
The IBM 6317 17-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.7 inches when measured diagonally.  
Note: Other IBM displays, such as 632x and 952x displays, which support the listed resolution and refresh modes may also be attached using cable #4213.  

Cables Required for Use with Other Displays

The appropriate IBM cable feature code should be ordered when attaching displays to the GXT100 graphics adapter or GXT150 graphics adapter. Refer to the following table to determine the appropriate IBM cable feature code to order. Interlaced display modes are not supported by these graphics adapters. Note that the GXT100 graphics adapter supports the 1024 x 768 resolution only.

Display         Type     Resolution     Refresh Hz     Cable FC
--------------  ------   ----------     ----------     --------
Sun             Color    1152x900       76             #4227
                                        66
 
Mitsubishi Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 HL6915 1024x768 70 1024x768 60  
Nanao 9070U Color 1024x768 60 #4214  
NEC 4D Color 1024x768 70 #4214 1024x768 60  
NEC 5D Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 1024x768 70 1024x768 60  
IDEK MF5117 Color 1024x768 60 #4214  
SONY GDM1953 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214  
SONY GDM1954 Color 1024x768 60 #4214  
SONY GDM1605 Color 1024x768 60 #4214  
SONY GDM1606 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214  
Mitsubishi Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 HL/FL6615 1024x768 70 1024x768 60  
NEC 5FG/6FG Color 1280x1024 74 #4214 1024x768 75  
Goldstar Color 1024x768 60 #4213 VGA1465  
Hyundai SVGA Color 1024x768 60 #4213  
NEC 3FGx Color 1024x768 60 #4213  
Panasonic Color 1024x768 60 #4213 C1395  

Other Adapters

(#6300) Digital Trunk Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997)

The Digital Trunk Adapter attaches an IBM 9291 Single Digital Trunk Processor, Model 010 (T1) or 020 (CEPT), or an IBM 9295 Multiple Digital Trunk Processor feature 0010 (T1) or 0020 (CEPT/E1), to an IBM RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series system. The 9291, the 9295, the Adapter (#6300) and the IBM AIX DirectTalk/6000 licensed program are components of the IBM CallPath DirectTalk/6000 Voice Processing System.

External interfaces of the 9291 Models 010 and 020 are compatible with those of the 9295 features 0010 and 0020, respectively.

Limitations: Each IBM 9291 Single Digital Trunk Processor model requires one Digital Trunk Adapter. Each 9295 Multiple Digital Trunk Processor feature #0010 or #0020 requires one Digital Trunk Adapter. When used with AIX DirectTalk/6000, a maximum of two Digital Trunk Adapters may be attached to a given RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series system.

(#6302) IBM Ultimedia Audio Adapter for the RS/6000

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

The Ultimedia* Audio Adapter for the RS/6000* provides a cost- effective, 16-bit audio adapter suitable for many applications, such as: business audio, multimedia desktop authoring, presentation audio and desktop collaboration.

The Ultimedia Audio Adapter for the RS/6000 is packaged on a single 1/2 length Micro Channel card and supports 3rd party DMA for data transfer.

A coded chip supports the conversion of data between digital audio formats and analog audio signals. The coded based solution adds to the flexibility of the audio solution in that the RS/6000 RISC based system processor completes the remaining tasks of supporting the audio functionality at a higher level than the more standard hardware intensive audio adapters.

The IBM Ultimedia Audio Adapter for the RS/6000 provides support for standard input/output devices, including audio players, microphones, and speakers through connectors on the card's rear panel.

MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: One Micro Channel slot is required (half length).

LIMITATIONS: A maximum of two audio adapters may be installed on R10, R20, and R24 systems. A maximum of one audio adapter may be installed on all other system units.

COMPATIBILITY: This adapter supports audio formats compatible with the M-ACPA, (FC 6301); except IBM ADPCM, 8-bit signed or 2's complement, or 16-bit unsigned.

(#6305) Digital Trunk Dual Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 1999)

The Digital Trunk Dual Adapter attaches up to two 9291 Single Digital Trunk Processor models or 9295 Multiple Digital Trunk Processor features to a POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series system. Each Digital Trunk Dual Adapter will allow up to 48 T1 or 60 CEPT telephone channels to be attached to it.

Limitations: A maximum of two Digital Trunk Dual Adapters (#6305) or Digital Trunk Adapters (#6300), in any combination, may be attached to a RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series system.

(#6301) M-Audio Capture and Playback Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 6, 1995)

The RS/6000 M-Audio Capture and Playback Adapter provides the capability to record and playback high-quality sound. The adapter works with standard audio input devices, including microphone, compact disc, and cassette players. The sound can be played back through a variety of devices, including headphones, speakers, and amplifiers. A maximum of two adapters per system may be installed. Each adapter requires one Micro Channel card slot.

(#2400) M-Video Capture Adapter (NTSC)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 6, 1995)

The M-Video Capture Adapter provides the capability to capture, display and digitize high-quality video images for use in presentations and applications.

The adapter accepts video input signals through a multi-pin connection on the adapter. The on-board processor converts the analog signal to a digital format that can be manipulated, compressed and stored for later use.

The video adapter also contains output connectors, for attachment to a monitor, which allow the user to view captured images during the capturing process. The adapter display capability is not required to run presentations containing captured images.

The video adapter end-bracket contains a 20-pin connector. The associated cable, included with the adapter, supports input/output jacks for connection to RGB (Red-Green-Blue), NTSC (National Television Standard Code, also known as Composite Video) and Y/C (Luminance/Chrominance) devices. The Y/C capability allows the user to capture a significantly higher quality image than those available from NTSC. Y/C devices, such as Super VHS video cameras and VCRs, are now emerging in the video marketplace. The adapter accepts input from devices that meet the following standards/specifications:

The M-Video Capture Adapter outputs to devices with the following output standards/specifications:

Input/Output Connectors:

Resolution: 640 x 480 x 16

Each adapter requires one Micro Channel card slot. A maximum of two adapters per system is supported.

Cable Orders: All cables sold by IBM for use with this adapter are included with the product. Cables for input/output device connection are the customer's responsibility.

Note: A minimum of 24MB system memory is required for 250 series systems.

(#2810) Graphics Input Device Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

The Graphics Input Device Adapter provides attachment of the IBM 6094 Model 010 Dials and the IBM 6094 Model 020 Lighted Program Function Keyboard. This two port card provides control lines as well as DC power to the attached devices. Only one Graphics Input Device Adapter is allowed per system. This feature occupies one card slot in the Micro Channel.

(#2811) Graphics Input Device Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

This cable is made available for users who have previously purchased the IBM 6094 Dials Model 010 or the IBM 6094 Lighted Programmable Function Keyboard Model 020 or the IBM 5083 Tablet Models 021 and 022 for other IBM systems and wish to continue to use these devices on the IBM RS/6000 Models. The cable is 2.1 meters (7 feet) in length.

Keyboards

(#1110) Keyboard - Soft Touch, U.S. English

(No Longer Available as of February 6, 1998)

(#6010) Keyboard - 101 Keys

(No Longer Available as of February 6, 1998)

Supports 101 keys, speaker, and double rate typematic default speed for the cursor keys. A detachable 3 meter (9.8 feet) cable is included.

Keyboard - 102 Keys

(No Longer Available as of February 6, 1998)

The 102 keyboard supports 102 keys, speaker, and double rate typematic default speed for cursor keys. A detachable 3 meter (9.8 feet) cable is included.

Keyboard - 104 Keys

(No Longer Available as of February 6, 1998)

The 104 keyboard supports 104 keys, speaker, and double rate typematic default speed for cursor keys. A detachable 3 meter (9.8 feet) cable is included.

Keyboard - 106 Keys

(No Longer Available as of February 6, 1998)

The 106 keyboard supports 106 keys, speaker and double rate typematic default speed for cursor keys. A detachable 3 meter (9.8 feet) cable is included.

(#6599) - Optional Keyboard Cable with Speaker

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6600) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, US English, #103P

(For IBM, No Longer Available as of March 26, 2004)

(#6601) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, French, #189

(For IBM, No Longer Available as of March 26, 2004)

(#6602) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Italian, #142

(For IBM, No Longer Available as of March 26, 2004)

(#6603) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, German/Austrian, #129

(For IBM, No Longer Available as of March 26, 2004)

(#6604) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, UK English, #166

(For IBM, No Longer Available as of March 26, 2004)

(#6605) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Spanish, #172

(For IBM, No Longer Available as of March 26, 2004)

(#6606) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Japanese, #194

(For IBM, No Longer Available as of March 26, 2004)

(#6607) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Brazilian Portuguese, #275

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

(#6608) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Canadian French, #058

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

(#6609) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Belgian/French, #120

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

(#6610) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Belgian/UK-Flemish, #120

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6611) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Swedish/Finnish, #153

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

(#6612) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Danish, #159

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

(#6613) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Bulgarian, #442

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6614) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Swiss,French/German, #150f/g

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

(#6616) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Norwegian, #155

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

(#6617) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Dutch, #143

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

(#6618) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Portuguese, #163

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

(#6619) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Greek, #319

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

(#6620) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Hebrew, #212

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

(#6621) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Hungarian, #208

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6622) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Icelandic, #197

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

(#6623) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Polish, #214

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6624) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Romanian, #446

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6625) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Slovakian, #245

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6626) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Czech, #243

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6627) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Turkish, #179

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

(#6628) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Turkish, #440

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

(#6629) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, LA Spanish, #171

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6630) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Arabic, #238

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

(#6632) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Serbian-Cyrillic, #118

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6633) - Enhanced Keyboard with Speaker, Korean, #413

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

(#6634) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Chinese/US, #467

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6635) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, French Canadian, #445

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6636) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Thailand, #191

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6638) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Russian, #443

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6639) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Croatian, #105

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

(#6640) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, US English ISO9995, #103P(EMEA)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 11, 1997)

Other Features

(#6041) 3-Button Mouse

(For IBM, No Longer Available as of March 26, 2004)

The 3-Button Mouse is a dynamic tracking pointing device which utilizes Opto-mechanical technology. Resolution is 320 DPI. A 2.74 meter (108 inch) attachment cord is included.

(#5005) AIX Operating System Preload

The most current release of the AIX Version 3 for the RS/6000 will be preloaded on the fixed disks when defined on the initial plant order.

A minimum of 540MB of SCSI fixed disk is required for the preload. Software preload is for the AIX Operating System only.

(#5050) Fastpath Ordering Option

The Fastpath Ordering Option provides expedited turnaround from order entry to delivery of the product. This option is available for all POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series models. This option allows the customer to receive a new POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series system within five business days of a valid order entry.

The Fastpath Ordering Option is not available for MES orders.

Service Features

(#3750) Service Publications and Wrap Plugs Kit

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

Service publications include "RS/6000 7011 POWERstation/POWERserver Service Guide" (SA23-2665) and "RS/6000 POWERstation and POWERserver Common Diagnostics and Service Guide" (SA23-2687). The "7011 Service Guide" provides maintenance information specific to the 7011 system unit, adapters, and attached devices that do not have their own service information. It also includes Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs) that are not common to other RS/6000 systems. The "Common Diagnostics Guide" contains information common to all system units and is used primarily for problem isolation by a customer's service specialist trained on the unit being serviced.

Both publications are intended to be used in the customer's enterprise by the customer's own service specialists, and not by IBM Service personnel.

Four wrap plugs are included in the Service Publications and Wrap Plugs Kit (#3750) for use in diagnostic testing of the following connections to the 7011 system unit:

(#3751) Diagnostic Diskettes Kit

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999)

This kit contains system diagnostic diskettes for 7011 machines, along with a test diskette, for use by the customer's service specialist (not by IBM Service personnel).

Feature Exchanges

None.
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Accessories

Adjustable Vertical Stand (P/N 91F1028)

The Adjustable Vertical Stand is a device that enables a user to place a POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series machine (or other system having a height between 62mm and 130mm) in a vertical orientation to provide for a reduced footprint.

Security Cable (P/N 31F4155)

The Security Cable assists in the physical security of a POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series machine by providing a cable that attaches to the rear cover of the workstation. The Security Cable consists of a 60 inch long, 1/8-inch plastic-coated hardened stainless steel cable with a hardened stainless steel clip that attaches through a slot in the back of the workstation. A loop is provided on the other end of the cable to attach or lock the cable to a secure fixture in the customer location. Instructions are included.

Accessories can be purchased from IBM Authorized Dealers, IBM Authorized Distributors, or IBM Telemarketing Operations (TMO). Call IBM TMO at 1-800/IBM-2468. Send mail orders to:

IBM Corporation
IBM Telemarketing Operations
One Culver Road
Dayton, NJ 08810

Customer Replacement Parts

None.
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Machine Elements

None.
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Supplies

None.

Supplemental Media

None.

Trademarks

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** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service mark of others.

UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.
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