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| IN BRIEF . . . |
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| POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter |
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| o New 8-bit 2D graphics adapter for the RISC System/6000 |
| Model 40P |
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| o Highest level of 2D graphics performance currently available |
| for the RISC System/6000 Model 40P |
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| o Cost-effective entry 3D platform when coupled with IBM's |
| Softgraphics software implementation of the OpenGL and PEX |
| and PHIGS APIs |
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| o PCI expansion slot attachment |
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| o Monitor resolutions of 1280 x 1024, 1152 x 900, and |
| 1024 x 768 |
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| Preconfigured 7020 Model D4E |
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| o The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter |
| o 32MB Memory |
| o 1GB hard disk drive |
| o 1.44MB 3.5-inch diskette drive |
| o AIX(R) three-button mouse |
| o 101-key enhanced keyboard |
| o AIX Version 4.1.1 for Clients, pre-installed |
| o AIX Version 4.1.1 CD-ROM |
| o IBM Ultimedia(R) Services Version 2.1 CD-ROM |
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The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is an 8-bit, 2D graphics adapter
for the RISC System/6000(R) Model 40P entry workstation. The POWER
GXT150P offers IBM's highest level of 2D graphics performance
currently available for the Model 40P. It is well suited for a
variety of applications including:
- Desktop publishing
- X Window System** applications
- 2D mechanical drafting
- Electrical computer-aided design (CAD)
When coupled with IBM's Softgraphics software implementation of the
OpenGL** and PEX and PHIGS** 3D Application Programming Interfaces
(API), the POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter also provides Model 40P
users with IBM's lowest-priced offering for entry-level 3D graphics.
The single card POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter attaches to the
Model 40P using a peripheral component interface (PCI) expansion
slot. The support of display resolutions of 1280 x 1024, 1152 x 900,
and 1024 x 768 allows a wide range of monitors to be used.
Also available is a new preconfigured model of the RISC System/6000
40P, the 7020 Model D4E, which includes the POWER GXT150P Graphics
Adapter, 32MB memory, and a 1GB hard disk drive.
Purchase Price:
RISC System/6000 7020
Model D4E $6,495
POWER GXT150P
Graphics Adapter 1,095
Planned Availability Date: February 17, 1995
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation
** Product or company name is a trademark or registered trademark
of its respective holder.
DESCRIPTION
POWER GTX150P Graphics Adapter
The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is an 8-bit, single-buffered
graphics adapter that attaches directly to the PCI bus in the RISC
System/6000 Model 40P entry workstation. It offers IBM's highest
level of 2D graphics performance currently available on the Model 40P
and additionally supports the OpenGL and PEX and PHIGS 3D APIs
through optional software.
The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is a single card that allows the
display of 256 simultaneous colors from a palette of approximately
16.7 million colors. It provides 1280 x 1024, 1152 x 900, and 1024 x
768 resolution support, allowing customers to choose from a wide
range of monitors.
The POWER GTX150P Graphics Adapter also supports monitors that comply
with Part 3 of the ISO 9241 ergonomic standard, providing users with
improved viewing, reduced flicker images, minimized reflections, and
sharper characters over non-ISO monitors.
AIX Version 4.1.1 is required for POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter.
The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter includes:
- 3MB of VRAM
- 32-bit PCI Bus Interface
- Hardware window support (four window ID bits)
- Three hardware color maps
The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter supports:
- 256 simultaneous colors from a palette of 16.7 million
- Rectangular and non-rectangular clipping
- Pattern fill support
- 1280 x 1024, 1152 x 900, and 1024 x 768 monitor resolution
- 60 to 77 Hz monitor refresh rates (meets ISO 9241 Part 3 standards
on appropriate monitors)
Hardware acceleration for the following 2D graphics primitives is
provided:
- Points
- Lines
- Triangles
- Rectangles
- Quadrilaterals
- Bit Block Transfer
A maximum of two local bus graphics adapters per system can be
installed in the Model 40P.
7020 Model D4E
Model D4E is a new pre-configured model that includes the POWER
GXT150P Graphics Adapter.
GEMS
Order
Description Model/Type Number
RISC System/6000 40P
32MB Memory
(one 32MB SIMMs)
1GB Hard Disk Drive
IBM POWER GXT150P Graphics
Adapter (cable required)
GEMS
Order
Description Model/Type Number
1.44MB 3.5-inch Diskette Drive
AIX Mouse (three-button)
101-key Enhanced Keyboard
(U.S. English)
AIX Version 4.1.1 for Clients,
pre-installed
AIX Version 4.1.1 CD-ROM
IBM Ultimedia Services
Version 2.1 CD-ROM
Documentation and other
shipment group items 7020/D4E 7020D4E
PRODUCT POSITIONING
The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is a 2D graphics adapter that
provides the highest level of 2D graphics performance currently
available for the RISC System/6000 Model 40P entry workstation. The
POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is based on the same technology as
IBM's leadership POWER GXT150L(TM) Graphics Adapter. It further
extends IBM's family of industry-leading, 2D graphics adapters for
RISC System/6000 workstations. The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter
attaches to the Model 40P via the PCI bus, requiring only one PCI
slot.
The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter supports IBM's Softgraphics
software implementation of the OpenGL and PEX and PHIGS 3D APIs.
This provides customers with a cost effective entry-level platform,
allowing the support of 3D applications on a 2D graphics adapter.
The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter provides multiple hardware color
maps, a feature that is required by most popular 3D applications.
The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is well suited for a wide variety
of 2D applications including:
- Desktop publishing
- X Window System applications
- 2D mechanical drafting
- Electrical CAD
Application performance will vary and applications should be
benchmarked on the target systems to determine actual application
performance before a final selection is made.
PUBLICATIONS
The IBM POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter Installation Instructions
(19H1242) hardware publication is shipped with the POWER GXT150P
Graphics Adapter.
The Hardware Maintenance Manual (S83G-7698, 83G7698) is available to
Model 40P authorized maintenance providers.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specified Operating Environment
Physical Specifications: The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is a
peripheral component interconnect (PCI) card.
- Width: 4.2 inches
- Depth: 6.875 inches
- Height: .7 inches
- Weight: 8 ounces
- Power Requirement: 5 volts
Hardware Requirements
- Workstations supported: RISC System/6000 Model 40P
- Frame buffer: Single 8-bit (one 8-bit buffer)
- Z-Buffer: None
- Advanced Hardware Functions: Three color palettes, hardware
window support Xlib**, GKS, Display PostScript**, OpenGL,
graPHIGS(TM), and PEXlib
- Maximum adapters per system: Two
- Options: None
IBM Monitors Supported (Compliant with ISO 9241 Part 3):
Maximum
Required Viewable
Machine Monitor Cable Screen Size,
Type/ Part Part Measured
Description Model Number Number Diagonally
IBM 17S/S Sight and
Sound Monitor 7091/7S1 70917S1 88G3097* 15.9-inch/
404 mm
POWERdisplay 17 ---- 52G4179 11H6470 16.1-inch/
406 mm
POWERdisplay 20 ---- 52G4458 11H6470 19.1-inch/
486 mm
IBM 14V Color
Monitor 6324/001 6324001 11H6469 13.0-inch/
330 mm
IBM 15V Color
Monitor 6325/001 6325001 11H6469 13.7-inch/
347 mm
IBM 17V Color
Monitor 6327/023 6327023 11H6469 15.8-inch/
401 mm
IBM 21P Color
Monitor 9521/001 9521021 11H6469 19.1-inch/
486 mm
IBM 14P Color
Monitor 9524/001 9524001 11H6469 13.0-inch/
330 mm
IBM 15P Color
Monitor 9525/001 9525001 11H6469 13.7-inch/
347 mm
IBM 17P Color
Monitor 9527/011 9527011 11H6469 15.8-inch/
401 mm
* Cable included with monitor order.
Customers utilizing monitors that support 1024 x 768 resolution, and
who have applications that support this resolution, can also take
advantage of increased performance for the OpenGL 3D API (available
through optional software support). The performance increase is made
possible through the hardware double--buffered DFA interface that
provides hardware acceleration points, lines, and flat shaded,
non--Z--buffered primitives. A performance improvement for all other
OpenGL primitives will also be gained. This OpenGL 3D acceleration
is supported only when using a display resolution of 1024 x 768. A
number of IBM monitors support multiple display resolutions,
alternate resolutions can easily be selected by a system management
interface tool (SMIT).
Software Requirements: The AIX Version 4.1.1 operating system is
included in the Model 40P and is required for the POWER GXT150P
Graphics Adapter.
The following licensed program products are available as an option
with the POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter to provide an entry 3D
platform:
- For customers requiring 3D software support for OpenGL, OpenGL,
and GL 3.2 Version 4.1 for AIX is required (5696-939).
- For customers requiring 3D software support for PEX and PHIGS, PEX
and PHIGS Version 4.1 for AIX is required (5696-907). PEX support
requires the addition of APAR IX48594, available March 31, 1995.
Note: Refer to Order Exception for IBM Licensed Programs for the RISC
System/6000 7020 Processor in Remarketer Announcement 594-077, dated
November 1, 1994, to order.
Compatibility: Model 40P is designed to maintain compatibility with
adapters and devices, which fully support both the industry standard
architecture (ISA) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
interfaces.
Limitations: The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter does not support VGA
resolutions. Supported resolutions are 1280 x 1024, 1152 x 900, and
1024 x 768.
Planning Information
Customer Responsibilities: The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is
designated as a unit for customer setup. Customer setup, service,
and programming publications are available.
Cable Orders: The appropriate IBM cable should be ordered when
attaching monitors to the POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter. Interlaced
display modes are not supported by the POWER GXT150P Graphics
Adapter.
Cables:
- 13W3 to 15-Pin D-Shell Converter Cable allows a standard 15-pin
monitor cable to be connected to the POWER GXT150P Graphics
Adapter. This cable is normally needed for use with monitors that
have an integrated (captured) cable with a 15-pin D-Shell
connector.
- 13W3 to POWERdisplay Cable provides three separate BNC connectors
to allow many IBM and non-IBM monitors to attach to the POWER
GXT150P Graphics Adapter.
- 13W3 to 13W3 Display Converter Cable provides a method of
attaching many non-IBM monitors to the POWER GXT150P 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 POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is a 13W3 plug
with a 13W3 receptacle at the display end.
Problem Determination: The Customer Problem Analysis and Resolution
(CPAR) guides contain self-test and diagnostic procedures, which
assist the customer in isolating a defective machine element. During
the warranty period, the failing element will be replaced on-site.
An IBM Service Agreement is recommended outside of the warranty
period.
IBM Support Services: Ongoing technical support services for this
product are available for a fee on an hourly or subscription basis
from the AIX Support Family of services. These technical support
services include operational assistance, remote and on-site
consulting, system planning and design, project management, and
implementation. For additional information, contact your IBM
representative or authorized remarketer, or call 800-CALLAIX
(255-5249). Refer to Support Family Enhancements and New Technical
Support Structure in Services Announcement 694-018, dated
July 26, 1994, for further details.
Security, Auditability, and Control
This product uses the security and auditability features of host
hardware, host software, and/or application software.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communications
facilities.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM
Customer Agreement (ICA).
IBM Credit Corporation Financing: Term leases and installment
payment plans are available for commercial and state and local
government customers.
Warranty Period:
- One year IBM On-site Repair (IOR)
- Optional features:
The warranty period of IBM Optional Features is the stated
warranty period, or the remaining warranty of the IBM system in
which the optional feature is installed, if purchased new during
the IBM system warranty.
- Media (diskettes and CD-ROMs) -- three months
Program Warranty:
- Central Service will be available until May 2, 1996.
Program services offers a method of reporting code-related
problems for AIX Version 4.1.1. The base set of program services
is provided as part of the IBM basic software license agreement.
Problems may be reported via e-mail, facsimile, or U.S. Mail, and
will be responded to by using the same method as submitted. IBM
will respond to customer inquiries within two business days of
e-mail or facsimile receipt and seven days of U.S. Mail receipt,
advising of the problem disposition. If the problem reported is
not known to be a code-related problem, the customer will be
informed that IBM will continue to work on it for a fee if the
customer does not have a support contract. If the problem is
determined to be caused by an error in IBM code, the fee will be
waived.
Licensing: The program in this announcement is licensed under the
terms of the IBM License Agreement for Programs or the ICA.
- Program Warranted: Yes
- Variable Charges Apply: No
- Distributed Features Apply: No
- Usage Restriction Applies: Yes
The customer cannot exceed the maximum number of system users.
Hardware Warranty Service: The warranty is 24 hours, seven days a
week -- same day service.
Alternative Service: None
Maintenance Service: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR)
IBM Hourly Service Rate Classification: One. IBM Warranty Service,
Maintenance Service or IBM Hourly Service may be obtained by calling
800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). IBM Hourly Service is available at the
applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price if
applicable.
Product Availability Status: New product available
Field Installable Features: No
Model Conversions: No
Customer Setup: Yes
Licensed Internal Code: No
National Education Price (NEP): A NEP is available under the terms
and conditions of the NEP list. The NEP price, which represents 5%
discount from the single unit purchase price, is not subject to any
further discount or allowance. The machines in this announcement are
included in the NEP list.
CHARGES
Preconfigured Model (GEMS Product)
Machine Part Purchase Annual
Description Type/Model Number Price MMC
RISC System/6000
40P 7020/D4E 7020D4E $6,495 $600
MMC = Minimum Maintenance Charge
Options Available for Later Purchase
Part Purchase
Description Number Price
IBM POWER GXT150P Graphics
Adapter 8185425 $1,095
Graphics Cable -- 13W3 to 15Pin
D-shell 11H6469 90
Graphics Cable -- 13W3 to 3BNC 11H6470 90
Hardware Compatibility: The RISC System/6000 Model 40P entry
workstation is designed to maintain compatibility with adapters and
devices, which fully support both the industry standard architecture
(ISA) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) interfaces.
For additional information regarding the RISC System/6000 Model 40P,
refer to Hardware Announcement 194-338, dated October 4, 1994.
Software Compatibility: AIX Version 4.1.1 for Clients supports the
full range of applications on the Model 40P. As a general guide,
applications requiring 3-D features, server functions, and
communication hardware that are not available with the Model 40P
should not be executed, as well as any applications that exceed the
physical limits of available memory and storage. Attachment of
external SCSI devices can be used to extend the capability of the
Model 40P workstation.
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