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IBM EMEA Sales Manual  © IBM Corporation 2003. Revised:  January 28, 2003.

7248-132 IBM RS/6000 43P Series Model 132

   
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Abstract

 
Model Abstract 7248-132

The RS/6000* 43P Series is an affordable priced line of full-function systems that provides a solid range of power and expansion capabilities. These systems are versatile and perform well as either workstations or entry servers. Selectable microprocessor speeds plus available packaging options enable you to purchase the system that works best for you. Built-in graphics and integrated Ethernet** further enhance configuration flexibility.

The 43P Series leverages the personal computer bus technology from such common industry technologies as PCI, ISA and SCSI-2. This enables you to use many of the high-performance PCI adapters, low-priced ISA adapters, and readily available SCSI-2 devices. An entry graphics accelerator is integrated on the system board to provide outstanding entry 2D graphics. This graphics functionality is designed to meet the graphics needs of most business and commercial applications.

Model Abstract 7248-132

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

The 43P Model 132 is the high-performance member of the 43P Series. It is powered by a PowerPC 604* microprocessor running at 133MHz with 512KB of synchronous L2 cache, 16MB of memory, and 1.2GB disk.

Highlights

 
Model Highlights 7248-132

Model Highlights 7248-132

  • Low-priced entry workstation - The Model 132 delivers strong price/performance for a broad range of applications.

  • Easy processor upgrade - Can be easily upgraded by plugging in a 166MHz PowerPC 604e* processor.

  • Low-priced entry server - With a very attractive price and the flexibility to use both PCI and ISA adapters, including the 8-or 128-port asynchronous adapter, the 43P is a solid entry server for many application environments.

  • Graphics readiness and exceptional 2D performance - With 2D graphics functionality integrated on the system board, you are ready for most business graphics. Additional graphics accelerators are available for increased 2D performance.

  • Speed and power for advanced 3D applications - Use the POWER GXT1000* graphics accelerator to provide outstanding price/performance for complex 3D applications.

  • Flexible 5 slot x 5 bay configuration - Three ISA and two shared PCI/ISA slots provide room to attach your choice of adapters. In addition to the standard diskette and 8X-speed CD-ROM drives, extra bays are available for hard drives, another CD-ROM drive, or a tape unit.

  • Business multimedia capability - For quality business multimedia sound, use the build-in audio ports to connect stereo headphones and a microphone directly to your system.

  • Enhanced network connectivity - Use the built-in 10BaseT Ethernet port to connect to your Ethernet network (no card or slot required.) For increased performance, install the optional 10/100Mbps Ethernet adapter.

  • Internet solutions - Choose an IBM* or Netscape Internet POWER solution that is tailored for the 43P Series. Each solution is preloaded with a secured server, Web browser, and sample Web page library. The servers run on AIX* Version 4.1 or 4.2 and are factory tested and preinstalled.

Description

The 43P Series delivers the advanced technology and high performance of the PowerPC* microprocessor in a remarkable open system. Designed from the ground up to adhere to industry standards like Industry Standard Architecture (ISA), Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI), and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI-2), the 43P Series allows you to exploit PC components that adhere to these formats. The 43P Series provides you with an open, powerful system for solving today's business problems and is positioned to solve the complex problems of tomorrow.

Graphics Features Overview

The 7248 RS/6000 43P Series has various graphics options to fit a wide range of graphics requirements.

  • Integrated E15 graphics
  • POWER GXT150P* Graphics Adapter
  • POWER GXT250P* Graphics Adapter
  • POWER GXT255P* Graphics Adapter
  • IBM 7250 POWER GXT1000 Graphics Adapter

To achieve higher levels of 2D graphics performance, you can select from the PCI-based S15, POWER GXT150P, POWER GXT250P, or POWER GXT255P (requires AIX Version 4.2) graphics accelerators.

For production-quality 3D graphics at an entry price, AIX on the 43P Series provides Softgraphics 3D support for the OpenGL and graPHIGS* 3D application programming interfaces. Combining Softgraphics with a POWER GXT255P graphics accelerator enables you to run 24-bit entry-level 3D applications, such as production 3D CAD.

For advanced 3D graphics functionality and high performance, you can attach the POWER GXT1000 graphics accelerator to a 43P Series workstation running AIX. This accelerator is well suited for a variety of 3D modelling and rendering applications including design automation, architectural design, animation, and entertainment graphics.

The 7248 RS/6000 Model 43P (7248-132) consists of the following:

  • PowerPC 604/132 MHz system
  • 512 KB Synchronous L2 Cache
  • Integrated E15 Graphics
  • SCSI-2 8X-Speed Tray Loading CD-ROM Drive
  • Microphone and Internal Speaker
  • 1.44 MB 3.5-inch Diskette Drive
  • 3-Button Mouse
  • Selectable Required Features **
    • SCSI-2 Disk Drive (1.2 GB, 2.1 GB, or 2.2 GB)
    • Memory (16, 32, or 64MB parity memory) SIMMs
    • Enhanced Keyboard
  • Line Cord
  • Publications

Note: Selectable Required Features are individually priced with the 1.2 GB Disk, 16MB of Parity Memory, and Keyboard included in the base price.

Product Positioning

The 43P Series is positioned as the entry family of workstations and servers for the RS/6000 brand. They provide outstanding performance for their price. As a workstation, the versatile 43P Series can scale from entry 2D business graphics to complete 3D solids modeling, with the optional POWER GXT1000. It has the highest 2D performance with the POWER GXT250P and the best 24-bit "true color" support of any RS/6000 workstation.

The 43P makes an excellent workgroup server. It is the lowest-cost server in the RS/6000 family. It nicely complements the other PCI/ISA workgroup servers: the E20, E30, F30 and F40.

Model

 
Model Summary Matrix Maximum Customer Setup (CSU)
Devices Supported Model Conversions

Model Summary Matrix

       Clock                   AIX    Supported   Memory
Model   Rate     L2 Cache    Version   Graphics  (Parity)   DASD
-----  -----   ------------  -------  ---------  --------  ------
 132    133    512 KB Sync    4.1.3      2D       16 MB    1.2 GB
 

Maximum

Not applicable.

Customer Setup (CSU)

These machines are Customer Setup.

Devices Supported

External Storage Machines:

  • IBM 3494 Model B18 Virtual Tape Server
  • IBM TotalStorage Virtual Tape Server Model B10
  • IBM TotalStorage Virtual Tape Server Model B20
  • IBM Magstar MP 3570 Model C00 Tape Subsystem
  • IBM Magstar MP 3570 Model C01 Tape Subsystem
  • IBM Magstar MP 3570 Model C02 Tape Subsystem
  • IBM Magstar MP 3570 Model C11 Tape Subsystem
  • IBM Magstar MP 3570 Model C12 Tape Subsystem
  • IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Dataserver Model L06
  • IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Dataserver Model L12
  • IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Dataserver Model L18
  • IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Dataserver Model L24
  • IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Dataserver Model L32
  • IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 3580 Model H23
  • IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 2 Tape Drive 3580 Model L23
  • 3590-B1A -- Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem
  • 3590-B11 -- Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem
  • 3590-C12 -- Magstar 3590 Silo Compatible Tape Subsystem
  • IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 Model H11
  • IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 Model H1A
  • IBM 3995 Model C60 Optical Library
  • IBM 3995 Model C62 Optical Library
  • IBM 3995 Model C64 Optical Library
  • IBM 3995 Model C66 Optical Library
  • IBM 3995 Model C68 Optical Library
  • IBM 7131-105 Multi-Storage Tower Model 105 (Differential SCSI)
  • IBM 7137 Disk Array Subsystem Models 412, 413, 414
  • IBM 7203-001 Portable Disk Unit
  • IBM 7204-010 External Disk Drive Model 010
  • IBM 7204-112 External Disk Drive Model 112
  • IBM 7204-113 External Disk Drive Model 113
  • IBM 7204-114 External Disk Drive Model 114
  • IBM 7204 18.2 GB External Disk Drive Model 118
  • IBM 7204 Model 139 9.1GB External Disk Drive
  • IBM 7204-320 External Disk Drive Model 320
  • IBM 7204 Model 317 2.2 GB SCSI-2 External Disk
  • IBM 7204 Model 325 4.5 GB SCSI-2 External Disk
  • IBM 7204 Model 339 9.1GB External Disk Drive
  • IBM 7204 Model 402 2.2GB External Disk Drive
  • IBM 7204 Model 404 4.5GB External Disk Drive
  • IBM 7204 18.2 GB External Disk Drive Model 418
  • IBM 7205 Model 311 35GB External Digital Linear Tape Drive
  • IBM 7206-001 External 4mm Tape Drive Model 001
  • IBM 7206-005 External 4mm Tape Drive Model 005
  • IBM 7206 Model 110 12 GB External 4mm DDS-3 Tape Drive
  • IBM 7206 Model 220 External 20 GB 4mm DDS-4 Tape Drive
  • IBM 7206 Model VX2 External Tape Drive
  • IBM 7207 Model 122 4 GB Ext SLR5 QIC Tape Drive
  • IBM 7207 Model 315 13GB 1/4-Inch Tape Drive
  • IBM 7208-001 External 8mm Tape Drive Model 001
  • IBM 7208-011 External 8mm Tape Drive Model 011
  • IBM 7208 Model 341 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive
  • IBM 7209 Model 003 2.6GB Optical Disk Drive
  • IBM 7210-010 External CD-ROM Drive Model 010
  • IBM 7210 Model 015 8X CD-ROM Drive
  • IBM 7331-205 8mm Tape Library
  • IBM 7331 Model 305 8mm Tape Library
  • IBM 7332 Model 110 4mm DDS-3 Tape Cartridge Autoloader
  • IBM 7336 Model 205 4mm Tape Library
  • IBM 7337 Model 305 Digital Tape Library
  • IBM 7337 Model 306 Digital Tape Library

3D Input Device:

  • IBM 6094 Spaceball Model 30

X Stations:

  • IBM 7010 Model 120
  • IBM 7010 Model 130
  • IBM 7010 Model 140
  • IBM 7010 Model 150

Dials:

  • IBM 6094-010

    (Requires 6094 feature 4020 for attachment to a standard serial port.)

Lighted Programmable Function Keyboard:

  • IBM 6094-020

    IBM 6094-020 requires 6094 feature 4020 for attachment to a standard Serial Port.

Tablets:

  • IBM 6093 Tablet Model 011 (requires 6093 cable feature 4035)
  • IBM 6093 Tablet Model 012 (requires 6093 cable feature 4035)

Plotters:

  • IBM 6180 M1 Color
  • IBM 6182 Color
  • IBM 6185 Model 1 Color
  • IBM 6185 Model 2 Color

Printers:

  • IBM 2380-001 Personal Printer II
  • IBM 2381-001 Personal Printer II
  • IBM 2390-001 Personal Printer II
  • IBM 2391-001 Personal Printer II
  • IBM 2380 Plus Printer, emulating the 2380 Personal Printer for PPDS (IBM ASCII) (Note 8)
  • IBM 2381 Plus Printer, emulating the 2381 Personal Printer for PPDS (Note 8)
  • IBM 2390 Plus Printer, emulating the 2390 Personal Printer for PPDS (Note 8)
  • IBM 2391 Plus Printer, emulating the 2391 Personal Printer for PPDS (Note 8)
  • IBM 3812-002 Page Printer (Note 1)
  • IBM 3816-01D and 01S Page Printer (Note 2)
  • IBM 3930-03D and 03S Page Printer, emulating the HP LaserJet III Si
  • IBM 4019-001 LaserPrinter (Note 3)
  • IBM 4019-E01 LaserPrinter E (Note 3)
  • IBM 4029-010 LaserPrinter 5E
  • IBM 4029-020 LaserPrinter 6
  • IBM 4029-022 LaserPrinter (Note 8)
  • IBM 4029-030 LaserPrinter 10
  • IBM 4029-042 LaserPrinter
  • IBM 4029-040 LaserPrinter 10L
  • IBM 4037 5E Page Printer, emulating the 4029 LaserPrinter for PCL emulation and for PPDS (IBM ASCII) (Note 8)
  • IBM 4039-10R LaserPrinter 10R (Note 10)
  • IBM 4039-10D LaserPrinter 10D (Note 10)
  • IBM 4039-12L LaserPrinter 12L (Note 10)
  • IBM 4039-12R LaserPrinter 12R (Note 10)
  • IBM LaserPrinter 4039-12R, -12L, and -16L Plus, emulating the IBM 4039 LaserPrinter
  • IBM 4039-16L LaserPrinter 16L (Note 10)
  • Lexmark 4047 5E, emulating the IBM 4039 LaserPrinter
  • IBM 4070 IJ Printer Model 1
  • IBM 4072-001 ExecJet* Printer
  • IBM 4076 ExecJet II Printer (Notes 8, 9)
  • IBM 4079-001 Color JetPrinter
  • IBM 4201-002 Proprinter* II
  • IBM 4201-003 Proprinter III
  • IBM 4202-002 Proprinter II XL
  • IBM 4202-003 Proprinter III XL
  • IBM 4207-002 Proprinter X24E
  • IBM 4208-002 Proprinter XL24E
  • IBM 4212-001 Proprinter 24P
  • IBM 4216-031 Personal Page Printer II
  • IBM 4224-301, 302, 3C2, and 3E3 Serial Printer
  • IBM 4226-302 Printer
  • IBM 4230 Impact Printer Models 4S3, 4I3, 5S3, and 5I3, emulating the Proprinter III XL
  • IBM 4232-302 Impact Dot Matrix Printer, emulating the Proprinter II XL
  • IBM 4232-302 Dot Matrix Printer emulating the IBM 4202
  • IBM 4234-009 Line Dot Matrix Printer
  • IBM 4234-13 Line Dot Matrix Printer
  • IBM 5202-001 Quietwriter* III (Note 4)
  • IBM 5204-001 Quickwriter* (Note 4)
  • IBM 6252 Impactwriter AP2* (7012: #2936, #2937, or #3100 required)
  • IBM 6252 AS2 (7012: #2936, #2937, or #3100 required)
  • IBM 6252 AP8 Impactwriter* (Note 7)
  • IBM 6252 AS8 Impactwriter* (Note 7)
  • IBM 6262 A12, A14, A22
  • IBM 6400 Model 004 Line Matrix Printer, emulating the IBM 4234
  • IBM 6400 Model 008 Line Matrix Printer, emulating the IBM 4234
  • IBM 6400 Model 012 Line Matrix Printer, emulating the IBM 4234
  • IBM 6408 Model A00, CTA Line Matrix Printer, emulating the IBM 4234
  • IBM 6412 Model A00, CTA Line Matrix Printer, emulating the IBM 4234 Line Dot Matrix Printer
  • IBM 5327-011 Line Dot Matrix Kanji Printer
  • IBM 5572 Model B02 Kanji Printer
  • IBM 5575 Model B02, F02, and H02 Serial Dot Matrix Kanji Printer
  • IBM 5577 Model B02, F02, and G02 Serial Dot Matrix Kanji Printer
  • IBM 5579 Model H02 Kanji Printer
  • IBM 5585 Model H01 Kanji Printer
  • IBM 5587 Model G01 and H01 Page Kanji Printer
  • IBM 5589 Model H01 Kanji Printer

The following non-IBM printers are also supported:

  • HP LaserJet Series II** (Note 11)
  • HP LaserJet Series III** (Note 11)
  • HP LaserJet Series III Si** (Note 11)
  • Hewlett Packard LaserJet 4 (Note 11)
  • TI Omnilaser 2115**
  • DATAPRODUCTS LZR 2665**
  • PRINTRONIX P9012**
  • DATAPRODUCTS BP 2000**
  • QMS** Colorscript 100 Model 20

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.

  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:
    • 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:

  • 4033-001 IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters (Token-Ring)
  • 4033-002 IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters (Ethernet, Twisted Pair)
  • 4033-003 IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters (Ethernet, Thick and Thin)

ASCII Terminals:

  • IBM 3151 Model 310/410 (1)
  • IBM 3153 Model BA3/BG3/BW3

    IBM 3153 Models AA3, AG3, AW3, BA3, BG3, BW3 in the following modes:

    • DEC VT 100/200/300
    • WYSE WY-50, WY-60
    • ADDS ViewPoint
    • TeleVideo TVI-925
    • PC-Term
    • AT386
  • IBM 3161 (1)
  • IBM 3162 (1)
  • IBM 3163 (1)
  • IBM 3164 (1)
  • DEC VT100
  • DEC VT220
  • DEC VT320
  • DEC VT330
  • WYSE 30
  • WYSE 50
  • WYSE 60
  • WYSE 350

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

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 4 for RS/6000 software.

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

Model Conversions

None.

Technical Description

 
Physical Specifications Operating Environment Limitations
Hardware Requirements Software Requirements

IBM 7248 RS/6000 43P Series Base Machine:

  • PowerPC 604 100, 120, 133 MHz Microprocessors
  • L1 cache of 32 KB
  • Standard 256 KB or 512 KB L2 cache
  • Six memory connectors (accepts 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB parity memory SIMMs)
  • 5 X 5 cabinet (approximately 17.9 x 16.5 x 6.3 inches)
  • Slots (5):
    • 3 ISA Adapter slots (2 full, 1 short)
    • 2 additional PCI Adapter or ISA card slots (1 full, 1 short) (shared)

    Note: "Short" card cannot exceed 176.41mm or 6.945 inches in either top or bottom slots.

  • Five bays (three 3.5-inch and two 5.25-inch)
    • One 3.5-inch Diskette Drive Bay
    • Two 3.5-inch Disk Drive Bays
    • Two 5.25-inch Bays for CD-ROM Drive, Disk or other media devices
  • Input/Output Ports:
    • Keyboard port
    • Mouse port
    • Two 9-pin serial ports
    • 25-pin parallel port
    • SCSI-2 port
    • Display port (15-Pin D-shell)
    • Microphone jack (stereo)
    • Headphone jack (stereo)
    • Two audio input/audio output stereo jacks
  • Microphone and Internal Speaker
  • 200-watt Power Supply
  • Integrated E15-type graphics
  • Integrated Ethernet 10BaseT

7248 43P RS/6000 Series Selectable Required Components:

  • Memory modules
  • Keyboard (101/102-key Enhanced)
  • SCSI-2 Disk Drive (1.2 GB, 2.1 GB, 2.2 GB)

Additional Selectable Components:

  • Disk Drive (1.2 GB, 2.1 GB, 2.2 GB)
  • Communications (ISA 4/16 MB Token Ring or Ethernet Adapters, X.25)
  • Security Device (Tie-down Strap)
  • Monitors
  • Microphone, external
  • CD-ROM
  • 4 mm Tape Drive

Components and Configuration

Following is a description of the components and configuration possibilities for 7248 RS/6000 43P Series

Required Components: The initial order must contain the following selected from the available options. Based on the operating system selected, there may be certain recommendations and restrictions. Refer to the Operating Environment section for more detail.

  • Memory
  • Keyboard
  • Disk Drive
  • Country Pack (line cord)
  • Language Pack (Publications)

Orders may not contain more components then will fit into five slots and five bays. The five slots are 3 ISA, 2PCI or ISA (Shared).

Memory:

  • 4MB (70 ns) parity memory SIMM
  • 8MB (70 ns) parity memory SIMM
  • 16MB (70 ns) parity memory SIMM
  • 32MB (70 ns) parity memory SIMM

7248 RS/6000 43P Series can have memory configured up to 192 MB maximum with a minimum requirement of 16MB (parity). There are six memory SIMM connectors on the system board and memory SIMMs are required to be installed in pairs (there must be a minimum of 16 MB; two 8 MB memory SIMMs).

Six memory SIMM connectors provide for an economical memory buildup for most users. If future expansion of memory is projected, the purchaser must balance cost/availability of memory SIMMs with potential/total system memory requirements (Example: Today, installing four 8 MB memory SIMMs might be less expensive than one 32 MB memory SIMM but there would only be two connectors remaining for future memory expansion, for a 96 MB maximum instead of 192 MB maximum, without replacing/discarding 8 MB memory SIMMs).

Graphics Adapters

The 7248 RS/6000 43P Series uses PCI-based graphics adapters and offers high performance for graphics intensive applications. The adapter choices depend upon the price/performance the user requires. IBM E15-type graphics is standard on the 7248 RS/6000 43P Series motherboard. The adapters are:

The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter

The POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is an 8-bit, 256 color adapter that attaches the PCI local bus interface. The POWER GXT150P is designed for 2D applications including: desktop publishing, X-window applications, 2D mechanical drafting, CASE, chemical and biological applications, and electrical CAD. When used with the AIX Softgraphics software, the POWER GXT150P provides a cost-effective 3D platform.

Characteristics of the POWER GXT150P are:

  • Hardware acceleration for:
    • Points
    • Lines
    • Triangles
    • Rectangles
    • Quadrilaterals
    • Bit Block Transfer
  • Pattern fill support
  • Rectangular and Non-rectangular clipping
  • 60 to 77 Hz Monitor refresh rates
  • 256 Colors from a palette of 16.7 million
  • Meets ISO 9241 Part 3 on appropriate displays
  • 3 megabytes of VRAM
  • Hardware window support (4 Window ID Bits)
  • Three hardware color maps
  • 1024x768, 1280x1024, and 1152x900 resolution monitor support

POWER GXT250P and GXT255P Graphics Adapters:

The GXT250P and GXT255P are single-card adapters that attach to the 32-bit PCI I/O interface of the RS/6000 Model 43P workstation. These adapters offer the highest level of 2D graphics performance available on the Model 43P systems. Additionally, these adapters support the OpenGL**, PEX, and PHIGS* APIs through optional software.

The GXT250P allows the display of 256 colors simultaneously from a palette of approximately 16.7 million colors. Because the adapter supports monitor resolutions of 1027 x 768 and 1280 x 1024, customers can choose from a wide variety of monitors. Vertical refresh rates are selectable from 60Hz to 85Hz. The GXT250P adapter also supports monitors that comply with Part 3 of the ISO 9241 ergonomic standard, providing users with improved viewing and reduced flicker images over non-ISO monitors.

Attributes of the POWER GXT250P are:

  • 3MB of VRAM
    • 2MB frame buffer
    • 1MB auxiliary buffer
  • 32-bit PCI bus interface
  • 33Mhz PCI bus clock frequency
  • Hardware window support (four window ID bits)
  • 8-bit color depth
  • 8-bit double-buffer support at 1024 x 768 monitor resolution
  • Three hardware color maps
  • Monitor size and resolution are software selectable (no switches)
  • DDC (Display Data Channel) 2B support.

The GXT255P is a high-end, 2D, 24-bit (true) color adapter. It allows the display of approximately 16.7 million colors from a palette of approximately 16.7 million colors.

Attributes of the POWER GXT255P are:

  • 8MB of VRAM
  • 6MB frame buffer
  • 2MB auxiliary buffer
  • 8-, 16-, and 24-bit color depth
  • 8-bit overlay support
  • 8-bit double-buffer support up to 1280 x 1024 resolution

The POWER GXT250P and GXT255P graphics adapters provide hardware support for the following functions:

  • Hardware acceleration for points, lines, triangles, rectangles, quadrilaterals, and bit-block transfer
  • Rectangular and non-rectangular clipping
  • Pattern fill support

AIX Version 4.1.5 or 4.2 is required for the POWER GXT250P and GXT255P.

IBM 7250 POWER GXT1000 Graphics Accelerator

The IBM 7250 POWER GXT1000* Graphics Accelerator provides new levels of graphics performance and function for the RS/6000* family of workstations. The POWER GXT1000 is an external subsystem which:

  • Provides high function, high performance, and 3D graphics capability across the IBM RS/6000 product line, including model conversions.

  • Supports the following APIs:
    • X Window Release 5 (X11R5)
    • OpenGL 1.0
    • PEXlib 5.1
    • graPHIGS
    • IBM GL 3.2

  • Requires one available PCI 32-bit 33MHz slot and the IBM 7250 POWER GXT1000 Graphics PCI Attachment Adapter to attach to the RS/6000 43P Series workstation

  • Supports new ISO compliant monitors with a screen refresh rate of 77Hz

  • Provides the following:
    • High resolution pixel display - 1280 x 1024
    • Double-buffered frame buffer (8-, 12-, or 24-bit)
    • 24-bit Z-buffer
    • Alpha planes
    • Stencil planes
    • Accumulation buffers
    • Auxiliary buffers
    • Double buffered overlay planes
    • Up to 1024 x 1024 32-bit texture maps on Model 002
    • Allows the display of approximately 16.7 million concurrent colors.

    POWER GXT1000 Graphics Accelerators also provide advanced graphics support with state-of-the art functions like texture mapping, depth of field, motion blur and scene anti-aliasing.

IBM E15-type graphics integrated on the system motherboard:

The IBM E15-type graphics is a low-cost, medium performance DRAM-based graphics solution for systems employing a PCI system bus. The E15-type graphics employs the 64-bit S3 Vision864 graphical user interface (GUI) accelerator, and the 16-bit 135 MHz S3 SDAC. It comes standard with a 2 MB frame buffer, providing for up to 1280 x 1024 resolution and integrates on the system board. It uses a standard 15-Pin D-Shell connector.

Supported Monitors

The E15-type graphics capability integrated on the system motherboard supports multisync monitors having at least a 64 kHz horizontal scan capability. Default display modes are structured around the factory presets for the IBM Personal Computer Company family of monitors.

Monitor Cable

The IBM E15-type graphics supports the 15-pin D Shell Connector and monitor cable.

Supported Options

There are no supported options defined for this adapter.

Hardware Description

The IBM E15-type graphics consists of the S3 Vision864 GUI accelerator chip, the S3 135 MHz 16-bit SDAC, 2 MB of DRAM frame buffer memory, a 14.31818 MHz crystal, and other miscellaneous components.

The GUI accelerator chip provides the following functions:

  • Host (PCI) bus access of DRAM, GUI accelerator and CRT controller registers, and the RAMDAC
  • Linear frame buffer addressing
  • 64-bit frame buffer interface and internal data flow
  • DRAM memory refresh and access control
  • 16-bit pixel stream for screen refresh to the RAMDAC, via a 16-deep 8-byte-wide FIFO
  • CRT controller (CRTC) functions
  • GUI drawing functions, including BitBLTs and rectangle fills
  • VGA compatibility
  • Hardware cursor support

The RAMDAC performs the following functions:

  • 16-bit pixel port throughput at up to 135 MHz 8-bit pixel rate
  • Pixel color translation through triple 256 x 6 color lookup tables (CLUTs)
  • 18 or 24-bit digital to analog RGB conversion through triple 8-bit DACs
  • CLUT bypass for 24-bit color modes
  • Dual integrated phase-locked loops (PLLs) provide MCLK and DCLK to the GUI accelerator chip

Display Modes and Resolutions

The following resolutions and color depths can be supported by the IBM E15 Graphics:

  • 1280 x 1024 x 8 bpp at 60Hz refresh
  • 1024 x 768 x 8 bpp at up to 76Hz refresh
  • 800 x 600 x 8 bpp at up to 76Hz refresh
  • 640 x 480 x 8 bpp at up to 72Hz refresh.

In general, the operating system device driver, in concert with the user and application, is free to choose the resolution from the above list. Size of the attached monitor will determine optimum resolution and vertical refresh rate.

Keyboard

The 7248 RS/6000 43P Series will ship with a 101/102-key IBM Enhanced Keyboard.

Disk Drive

The 7248 RS/6000 43P Series uses SCSI-2 interfaced disk drives in varied capacities in the industry standard 3.5-inch format. The first drive occupies one of the 3.5-inch bays. Internal disk drives available are 1.2 GB, 2.1 GB, and 2.2 GB.

SCSI-2 Devices

SCSI devices may be attached to the integrated SCSI controller. They can be internal (maximum four) or external (maximum two) devices, for a total maximum of six on the system. SCSI-2 devices are disk drives, CD-ROM drives and tape drives. A disk drive, for example, may be located internally or externally in a SCSI-2 enclosure.

The first external SCSI device requires that the following be ordered:

  • One 3510 SCSI-2 Enclosure
  • SCSI-2 Active Terminator
  • SCSI-2 External cable (System to Option)

Each additional external SCSI device requires that the following be ordered:

  • One 3510 SCSI-2 Enclosure
  • SCSI-2 External cable (Option to Option)
 
SCSI Cable Matrix for 43P Series Attachment of External SCSI Devices  
-------------------------------------------------------- | External Cables to attach || External Cables to attach | | to Integrated 8 Bit SCSI || to SCSI 16 Bit adapter | | || (FC 2408 or 6208) | ---------------------------- --------------------------- |43P | 7xxx | 7xxx ||43P | 7xxx | 7xxx | |Feature | Select | MES ||Feature | Select | MES | |--------|--------|-------||--------|--------|-------| Devices | | | || | | | | | | || | | | 3510-0V0 | 8223 | 9124 | 2838 || 2111 | 9148 | 2872 | | | | || | | | 7203-001 | | 9121 | 2833 || 2113 | 9147 | 2871 | | | | || | | | 7204-010 | 8223 | 9124 | 2838 || 2111 | 9148 | 2872 | 7204-112 | **** | **** | **** || | 9149 | 2873 | 7204-113 | **** | **** | **** || | 9149 | 2873 | 7204-114 | **** | **** | **** || | 9149 | 2873 | 7204-320 | | 9121 | 2833 || 2113 | 9147 | 2871 | | | | || | | | 7206-001 | | 9121 | 2833 || 2113 | 9147 | 2871 | 7206-005 | 8223 | 9124 | 2838 || 2111 | 9148 | 2872 | | | | || | | | 7207-011 | | 9121 | 2833 || 2113 | 9147 | 2871 | 7207-012 | | 9121 | 2833 || 2113 | 9147 | 2871 | | | | || | | | 7210-005 | 8223 | 9124 | 2838 || 2111 | 9148 | 2872 | 7210-010 | 8223 | 9124 | 2838 || 2111 | 9148 | 2872 | | | | || | | | 7208-001 | | 9121 | 2833 || 2113 | 9147 | 2871 | 7208-011 | | 9121 | 2833 || 2113 | 9147 | 2871 | | | | || | | | 7131-105 | **** | **** | **** || | 9158 | 2882 | ----------------------------------------------------  

**** - 16-bit device not supported on 8-bit integrated SCSI  
 
--------------------------- | External Cables to attach | | to 16 Bit Adapter | | (FC 2409) | --------------------------- | 7xxx | 7xxx | | Select | MES | Devices |--------|-------| | | | 7204-317 | 9160 | 2884 | | 9158 | 2882 | | 9152 | 2876 | | 9132 | 2846 | | | | 7204-325 | 9160 | 2884 | | 9158 | 2882 | | 9152 | 2876 | | 9132 | 2846 | | | | 7131-105 | 9160 | 2884 | | 9158 | 2882 | | 9152 | 2876 | | 9132 | 2846 | | 9153 | 2877 | | 9161 | 2885 | | 9154 | 2878 | | 9146 | 2870 | | 9155 | 2879 | | 9145 | 2869 | | 9144 | 2868 | | 9156 | 2880 | | | | 7137-412 | | 2114 | | | 2014 | | | | 7137-413 | | 2114 | | | 2014 | | | | 7137-414 | | 2114 | | | 2014 | ----------------  

Diskette Drive

The 7248 RS/6000 43P Series uses the industry standard 3.5-inch diskette drive of 1.44 MB format.

CD-ROM Drive

The CD-ROM is a 5.25-inch, SCSI-2, Tray Loading, 680MB, 8X-Speed, CD-ROM with a data rate of 1200KB/sec. supporting CD-ROM XA format.

Mouse

The AIX Mouse (3-button) is supported.

Microphone

The 7248 RS/6000 43P Series uses a thin boom microphone that can be attached on the side of the monitor or supported on a desk stand.

Monitors

 
Supported IBM Monitors Compliant with ISO 9241 Part 3:  
Description Machine Type Part Number ----------- ------------ ----------- IBM 14V Color Monitor 6324 6324001 IBM 15V Color Monitor 6325 6325001 IBM 17V Color Monitor 6327 6327001 IBM 21P Color Monitor 9521 9521001 IBM 14P Color Monitor 9524 9524001 IBM 15P Color Monitor 9525 9525001 IBM 17P Color Monitor 9527 9527001  
Description Feature Number ----------- -------------- IBM P50 Color Monitor 3612 IBM P70 Color Monitor 3613 IBM P200 Color Monitor 3614  

The size of the screen and the actual viewable screen size for each monitor is given in the following table:

                                   Screen      Actual Viewable Screen
 Monitor                            Size      Size, Measured Diagonally
 -------                           ------     -------------------------
IBM 14V Color Monitor (6324)        14.0"               13.0"
IBM 15V Color Monitor (6325)        15.0"               13.7"
IBM 17V Color Monitor (6327)        17.0"               15.8"
IBM 21P Color Monitor (9521)        21.0"               19.1"
IBM 14P Color Monitor (9524)        14.0"               13.0"
IBM 15P Color Monitor (9525)        15.0"               13.7"
IBM 17P Color Monitor (9527)        17.0"               15.8"
IBM P50 Color Monitor               15.0"               13.6"
IBM P70 Color Monitor               17.0"               15.9"
IBM P200 Color Monitor              20.0"               19.1
 

Cables Required for Use with Displays: Refer to the following table to determine the appropriate IBM cable feature required for the 7248 RS/6000 43P series.

 
Table 1 ------- Table 1 provides a feature code-to-cable part number cross reference. It also describes the cable connectors for the adapter and monitor as well as the cable ID bit. Feat. Cable Num. P/N Standard Use Adapter Monitor ID Bit ---- --- ------------ ------- ------- ------ "D" 96G2693 P50 ID Bit Dongle 15-D 15-D 1010 (For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 27, 1999) None 11H4003 7091-7S1 15-D 15-D 13W3 1010 None 11H4004 7091-7S1 13W3 13W3 13W3 1010 4213 52G3255 13W3 Adapter for 15-D Mon. 13W3 15-D(F) Passthru 4214 09G3539 13W3 Adapter for 3BNC Mon. 13W3 3BNC 0100 4217 58F2901 15-D Adapter for 5BNC Mon. 15-D 5BNC 0100 4228 09G3588 15-D Adapter/1091-051 only 15-D 5BNC V111 4229 09G3589 13W3 Adapter/1091-051 only 13W3 5BNC V111 4234 96G2689 P Series Monitor ID 13W3 13W3 1010 (For IBM US, No Longer Available as of April 27, 1999) 4237 96G1712 P201 only DDC/IO Switch 15-D 13W3 DDC/1010* 4238 96G2156 P Series Monitor ID 15-D 13W3 DDC 4239 39H8682 15-D Adapter to 3BNC ID 15-D 3BNC 0100 F = Female socket for adapter cable * = Includes logic in cable, powered by P201, only for P201.  
 
Table 2 ------- Table 2 is used to select the appropriate video cable feature when the monitor type and graphics adapter are known. S15 Feature Feature Monitor: Connector E15(Integrated) (GXT150P) (GXT250P/GXT255P) -------- --------- --- ------- --------------- 5081,6091-19/23 3BNC N/S 4214 4239 6091-016, POWERdisplay 16 5BNC N/S 4214 4239 6091-19i, POWERdisplay 19 5BNC N/S 4214 4239 1091-051, POWERdisplay 16S 5BNC N/S 4229 4228 7091-7S1 13W3 P/N 11H4003 P/N 11H4004 P/N 11H4003 POWERdisplay 17, POWERdisplay 20 5BNC 4217 4214 4239 P50 Captive w/15P-D None "D" + 4213 None P70 13W3 4238 4234 4238 P200 13W3 4238 4234 4238 P201 13W3 4237 4234 4237 Other PC Co. Captive w/15P-D None 4214 None "D" = ID bit "dongle" for DDC Monitors N/S = Not supported  

Physical Specifications

IBM 7248 RS/6000 43P Series Base Machine:

  • PowerPC 604 100, 120, or 133 MHz Microprocessors
  • L1 cache of 32 KB
  • Standard 256 KB (7248 Model 100) or 512 KB L2 cache (7248 Models 120 and 132)
  • Six memory connectors (accepts 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB parity memory SIMMs)
  • 5 X 5 cabinet (approximately 17.9 x 16.5 x 6.3 inches)
  • Slots (5):
    • 3 ISA Adapter slots (2 full, 1 short)
    • 2 additional PCI Adapter or ISA card slots (1 full, 1 short) (Shared)
  • Five bays (three 3.5-inch and two 5.25-inch)
    • One 3.5-inch Diskette Drive Bay
    • Two 3.5-inch Disk Drive Bays
    • Two 5.25-inch Bays for CD-ROM Drive, Disk, or other media devices
  • Input/Output Ports:
    • Keyboard port
    • Mouse port
    • Two 9-pin serial ports
    • 25-pin parallel port
    • SCSI-2 port
    • Display port (15-Pin D-shell)
    • Microphone jack (stereo)
    • Headphone jack (stereo)
    • Two audio input/audio output stereo jacks
  • Microphone and Internal Speaker
  • 200-watt Power Supply
  • Integrated E15-type graphics
  • Integrated Ethernet 10BaseT

All possible configurations are shown in the following chart:

 
BAYS ________________________ | BAY 1 (3.5-inch) | | Diskette Drive | | 1.44MB | __________________|________________________| | BAY 2 (3.5-inch) | BAY 4 (5.25-inch) | | Disk Drive | CD-ROM | | 1.2GB to 2.2GB | | |__________________|________________________| | BAY 3 (3.5-inch) | BAY 5 (5.25-inch) | | Disk Drive | Tape Drive, | | 1.2GB to 2.2GB | CD-ROM Drive or | | | 1.2GB Disk Drive | |__________________|________________________|

Mechanical Specifications:

 
Size: Horizontal Orientation Vertical Orientation (including stand) ---------------------- -------------------- Depth: 455mm (17.9 in.) Depth: 455mm (17.9 in.) Height: 160mm ( 6.3 in.) Height: 450mm (17.7 in.) Width: 420mm (16.5 in.) Width: 235mm ( 9.3 in.)  
Weight: Minimum configuration: 12 kg (26 lb) Maximum configuration: 14.5 kg (32 lb)  

System Unit Carton:

Single Pack Dimensions.................... 25.62 x 21.50 x 12.50 in.
Single Pack Weight........................ 42 lb
Quantity per Pallet....................... 6
Multipack Dimensions...................... Multipack does not apply
Multipack Quantity........................ Multipack does not apply
Multipacks/Pallet......................... Multipack does not apply
Pallet Load Dimensions.................... 48 x 40 x 32 in.
Pallet Load Weight........................ 275 lb *
Estimated Safe Stacking Height............ 4 high
 
* 40 lb added for pallet  

Electrical Power Specifications

200-watt power supply; dual voltage, controlled by a switch on the unit
100-125 Vac (nominal); 50-60 Hz; 4 Amp (maximum)
200-245 Vac (nominal); 50-60 Hz; 4 Amp (maximum)
 

Environmental Specifications

Air Temperature:
   System on: 16 to 32C (61 to 90F)
  System off: 10 to 43 degrees C (50 to 109 degrees F)
 
Humidity: 8% to 80%; maximum altitude 2134 m (7000 ft)  

Acoustic Noise Emission Values:

Average sound-pressure levels:
  At operator position: 43 dB operating, 43 dB idle
  At bystander position (1 meter): 40 dB operating, 40 dB idle
 
Declared (upper limit) sound power levels: 5.1 dB operating; 4.9 dB idle  

Note: The noise emission level stated is declared (upper limit) a weighted sound power level (in bels) for a random sample of machines, typically configured and operating in idle mode (that is, powered on but no disk read/write or other I/O activity). These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 779, and are reported in conformance with ISO 9296.

Disk Drive Specifications

Formatted Capacity                    1.2GB   2.1GB   2.2GB
 Average Media data Mb/Sec             40      50      66
 Rate MB/sec                           10      10      10
 Average Seek Time ms                  11      8.5     9.3
 RPM                                   5400    5400    7200
 Sector Interleave                     1:1     1:1     1:1
 Interface                            SCSI-2  SCSI-2  SCSI-2
 Write Cache                           yes     yes     yes
 
MB = Million Bytes Mb = Million Bits GB = Giga Bytes  

Actual user-accessible capacity may vary slightly based on different operating environments.

CD-ROM Specifications:

 
8X Speed CD-ROM Drive - 5.25" Tray loading CD-ROM mechanism supports 12 and 8 cm disks Operates in both Horizontal or Vertical positions SCSI-2 Interface Supports Standard and extended XA formats Multi-session capability supports Photo-CD applications Data capacity: 600 MB or more Single Speed: 150 KB Double Speed: 300 KB 8X Speed: 1200 KB Average Random Access Time: 150 ms (typical) Buffer memory: 64 KB Operating environment: 5-50C, 8-80% Rh  

7248 RS/6000 43P Series Business Audio Hardware Performance and Specifications

 
Sampling Rate: 48 KHz per Channel maximum Channel Bandwidth: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (+1/-3dB) Dynamic Range: 16-bit resolution S/(N+D) (Line Input) 80 db min(f=1 KHz, measured at line out) S/(N+D) (Microphone Input) 60 dB min(f=1 KHz, measured at line out)  

Line Input:

 
Input Impedance: 4 K ohms (for use with 2 K ohm source impedances or lower)  
Signal Level: 2 V rms nominal  
Connector: Stereo 3.5mm 3-conductor mini phone jack with: Tip: Left Channel Ring: Right Channel Sleeve: Ground  

Microphone Input:

 
Input Impedance: 3.8K ohms (for use with 50 to 1000 ohm microphones  
Phantom Power: Stereo 0.5 ma. for nominal operation at 2 VDC  
Signal Level: 10 m Vrms nominal up to 50 m Vrms max  
Connector: Stereo 3.5mm 3-conductor mini-phone jack with: Tip: Left Channel Ring: Right Channel Sleeve: Ground  

CD-DA Input (Internal):

 
Input Impedance: 3 K ohms Signal Level: 1 V rms nominal Connector: 1 x 4 MOLEX male connector  

Line Output:

 
Output Impedance: 1 K ohm (for use with 10 K ohm load impedances or higher  
Signal Level: 2 V rms nominal  
Connector: Stereo 3.5mm 3-conductor mini phone jack with: Tip: Left Channel Ring: Right Channel Sleeve: Ground  

Headphone Output:

 
Output Impedance: 12 ohms  
Signal Level: 1.5 V rms nominal  
Connector: Stereo 3.5mm 3-conductor mini phone jack with: Tip: Left Channel Ring: Right Channel Sleeve: Ground  

System Speaker Output:

 
Output Impedance: 8 ohms (typ) Power Output: 1 Watt Max. (8 ohm load) Connector: Mono 2 pin Berg type  

Operating Environment

 
Temperature: 16 to 32 degrees C (61 to 90 degrees F) Relative Humidity: 8% to 80% (maximum altitude 2134 m - 7000 ft) Wet Bulb: 23 Heat output: 325 BTU (maximum configuration) 185 BTU (minimum configuration) Electrical power: 0.52 KVA max 90 to 137 Vac 0.52 KVA max 180 to 265 Vac Capacity of Exhaust: 8.5 Cubic meter/min. 20 CFM Noise Level: 4.9 dB idle 5.1 dB operating (with 44dB operating sound pressure) Leakage Current: 70 mA Starting Current: 23 Ampere  

Agency Approvals:

 
EMC Conformance Classification  
USA FCC Class B Japan VCCI Class 2 Europe CISPR 22 Class B, CE94 Korea MOC  
Product Safety/Country Testing/Certification  
USA UL Canada CNL (CSA or CUL) Germany GS Mark (Safety, TUV) Europe EN60-950  

Environmental Impact Assessment:

7248 RS/6000 43P Series was developed in compliance with corporate policy letter number 139 (Environmental Affairs).

Environmental Impact Assessment Number 818P.

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

Homologation:

Telecom Environmental Testing (Safety and EMC):

The 7248 RS/6000 43P Series and applicable components meet the environmental testing requirements of the country Telecom. The testing and approval process is ongoing.

                      Environmental Test
    Country           Safety         EMC
    -------           ------         ---
    Canada            CSA
    Chile             Telecom
    Denmark           DEMKO
    Finland           EIF
    France            LCIE           LCIE
    Hong Kong         Telecom
    Ireland           Telecom
    Italy             Telecom
    Japan             Telecom
    Korea             Telecom
    Malaysia          SIRIM
    Mexico            Telecom
    Netherlands       Telecom
    New Zealand       Telecom        Telecom
    Norway            NEMKO
    Spain             Ministry of
                      Industry
    Sweden            SEMKO
    Switzerland       SEV
    U.K.              BABT
 

ISO 9000:

ISO 9000 Registered IBM Locations:
    Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
          Manufacturing              ISO 9001
 
Greenock, Scotland Manufacturing ISO 9001  
Austin, Texas, USA PC Co. ECAT Manufacturing ISO 9001 AIX Software Development ISO 9001 PPS Development ISO 9001  

Compliance to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard 9241 Part 3 for front-of-screen ergonomics is provided when the following monitors form a part of an ISO-compliant system:

                                        Maximum Viewable
                                        Screen Size,
                                        Measured
Description                             Diagonally
-----------                             ----------
IBM 17S/S Sight and Sound Monitor       15.9"
IBM 15V Color Monitor                   13.7"
IBM 17V Color Monitor                   15.8"
IBM 21P Color Monitor                   19.1"
IBM 15P Color Monitor                   13.7"
IBM 17P Color Monitor                   15.8"
IBM P50 Color Monitor                   13.6"
IBM P70 Color Monitor                   15.9"
IBM P200 Color Monitor                  19.1"
 

Limitations

  • A CD-ROM is required either in the system unit or easily accessible on the network to use the supplied backup media. The 43P does not support boot from tape.

  • The 43P does not support reset of certain hardware functions during an operating system-initiated software reboot (called "warm" or "soft" boot). Power-off resets all hardware functions. System hang or crash conditions may be experienced during some boot (IPL) instances that are initiated by the operating system.

    In AIX a soft-boot can be initiated in the following ways:

    1. System administrator via the "shutdown" or "reboot" command.
    2. After a system crash if the "autoreboot" attribute is set.

    Most reliable shutdown procedure requires power-off of the system unit.

  • The 7248 RS/6000 43P Series has 6 memory slots. The minimum memory configuration is 16 MB and the maximum memory configuration is 192 MB using 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, or 32 MB memory SIMMs installed in pairs.

  • The 3 ISA slots can accommodate 2 full and one short ISA cards.

  • The 7248 RS/6000 43P Series supports 2 PCI or 2 additional ISA slots (one long and one short).

  • A maximum of one POWER GXT1000 Graphics Accelerator is supported.

  • Maximum data transfer rate of the CD-ROM is 1200KB/sec.

  • Maximum of 6 SCSI-2 devices can be attached (both internal and external) for the integrated SCSI controller.

  • Keyboards are PS/2-style keyboards.

  • Software Security Limitations:
    • Security modes may be set in software under password control. A mechanical keylock is provided to secure the cover only.
    • The External SCSI port can be disabled mechanically for security.

Ports:

  • Serial ports use the compact 9-pin format in place of the 25-pin format.

Diagnostics:

  • On Screen Diagnostics provide less cryptic messages than LEDs.
  • No LEDs for failure information or error code readout.
  • Diagnostics diskettes are provided with the system unit. Diagnostics cannot be run from the disk drive or while the normal operating system is running.

Data Protection and Reliability:

  • The 7248-100/120/132 is designed with lower cost parity memory. Parity memory provides data protection to ensure integrity of data. Soft errors in the system memory will be detected and halt the execution of the system so that errors are not propagated through the system. The system will have to be manually restarted to recover from the machine check. In user environments where this is not appropriate, RS/6000 machines with ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory should be chosen. ECC memory will detect single bit parity errors and correct them without interruption of the application or operating system.

  • A UPS or surge protector can increase data reliability in the event of a power outage. The Emergency Power Off Warning signal (EPOW), which alerts the operating system to power failures is not provided.

SCSI-2 Fast/Wide PCI-Bus Adapter (FC 2408, 6208, 2409, and 6209) Cabling Restrictions:

  • External cables and terminators supported:
    • 16 bit 1st dev cable for 2-port encl. - PN 06H6036 (Length: 1.0m)
    • 8 bit 1st dev cable for 2-port encl. - PN 06H6037 (Length: 1.0m)
    • 8 bit 1st dev cable for 1-port encl. - PN 52G0174 (Length: 1.5m)
    • 16 bit dev-dev cable for 2-port encl. - PN 52G9921 (Length: 0.5m)
    • 8 bit dev-dev cable for 2-port encl. - PN 33F4607 (Length: 0.7m)
    • 8 bit dev-dev cable for 1-port encl. - PN 31F4222 (Length: 0.7m)
    • 16 bit external active terminator (Boulay/Alt 2) - PN 52G9907
    • 8 bit external active terminator (FPT 18) - PN 51G7736 or 52G4260

    There are no internal cables for the 43P.

  • When connecting external devices, a maximum of four independent physical enclosures are allowed, provided each physical enclosure presents one device load to the SCSI bus. For example, a combination of up to four enclosures such as bridge boxes can be attached, but an enclosure that contains multiple device loads (such as the IBM 7131 Multi-Storage Tower) CANNOT be attached in combination with any other external or internal load.

  • The restriction on external attachment is independent of the presence or absence of internally attached devices, with the supported internal cables listed above ONLY. This includes the attachment of external bridge boxes to an adapter with an Autobahn backplane attached to its internal connector.

  • The restriction on external attachment is independent of the use of dual-port SCSI connectors or piggyback connectors on the enclosure.

  • Mixed width devices on the external port are not supported due to cabling and termination restrictions.

  • A single enclosure containing any amount of multiple device loads attached to the external port is supported subject to these restrictions:
    • Maximum combined internal and external cable length is 3 meters;
    • Loads on the external cable must be separated by 6 inches;
    • No mixed device widths unless the IBM specified 16 to 8 bit interposer (or equivalent) is used.
    • Architectural restrictions of SCSI-2 must be observed (for example, 15 IDs total and all timing and skew restrictions).
    • No internal devices allowed on the same adapter.
    • The IBM 7131 Multi-Storage Tower is supported with no internal devices attached to the internal connector of the same adapter.

  • External terminators must use active termination technology on all active signals (18 pins for narrow buses or 27 pins for wide buses).

  • Only one multi-initiator configuration is allowed on the SCSI-2 Fast/Wide PCI-Bus Adapter (FC 2408 or 6208).

Hardware Requirements

A system unit order must contain, as a minimum, 7 order items:

  • System Model
  • Country Pack
  • Language Pack
  • Software Pack
  • Keyboard specify
  • One Hark Disk
  • Memory

A monitor order must contain 3 order items:

  • Model code
  • Country Pack
  • Language Pack

A separate software order on ISMS is not required to obtain the Licensed software products that are part of the System configurations.

License material will be included in the software package shipped with the hardware.

Only POWER GXT1000 Graphics Accelerators ordered after October 10, 1995 are supported by the RS/6000 43P workstation. Additionally, customers who have a RS/6000 43P workstation ordered prior to 10/10/95 and are acquiring a new POWER GXT1000 Graphics Accelerator (ordered after 10/10/95) and ordering the new 7250 GXT1000 PCI Attachment Adapter need to update the system licensed internal code and System Management Services (SMS) diskette to Version 1.07 (or subsequent version), using the update materials and information shipped with the 7250 GXT1000 PCI Attachment Adapter.

Software Requirements

The following operating systems are available:

  • AIX Version 4.1
  • AIX Version 4.2

Note: AIX Version 4.1.3 or later is required unless the 7250 POWER GXT1000 accelerator is to be installed, in which case AIX Version 4.1.4 or later (5765-3993) and one or both of the following must be installed on the RS/6000 43P Series system unit:

  • PEX and PHIGS Version 4.1.4 for AIX
  • OpenGL and GL 3.2 Version 4.1.4 for AIX

Cable Orders:

Cables are not required for the 43P.

Following is cable information for these supported products:

IBM 7131 Model 105 SCSI Multi-Storage Tower
 
Cables Initial Part Plant Number Order MES Length ------ ----- --- ------ 52G4291 9160 2884 0.6m 06H6036 9158 2882 1.0m 06H6036 9152 2876 1.0m w/terminator 52G4233 9132 2846 2.5m 52G4233 9153 2877 2.5m w/terminator 88G5749 9161 2885 4.5m 88G5749 9154 2878 4.5m w/terminator 88G5747 9146 2870 12.0m 88G5747 9155 2879 12.0m w/terminator 88G5748 9145 2869 14.0m 88G5746 9144 2868 18.0m 88G5746 9156 2880 18.0m w/terminator  
IBM 7137 Disk Array Subsystem Models 412, 413, 414  
Cable Kit(1) Part Number MES Length ------ --- ------ 21H4029 2114 10.0m 75G5028 2014 4.0m  

Note: (1) Kits include a diskette, publications, cable, and terminator. IBM 7204 Model 317 2.2 GB SCSI-2 External Disk

IBM 7204 Model 317 2.2 GB SCSI-2 External Disk

IBM 7204 Model 325 4.5 GB SCSI-2 External Disk  
Cables:  
Initial Plant Order MES Length ----- --- ------ 9160 2884 0.6m 9158 2882 1.0m 9152 2876 1.0m w/terminator 9132 2846 2.5m  

Refer to the Hardware Requirements section for cable information for monitors and graphics adapters.

Publications

The following publications are shipped with the product.

          Title                                 Part Number
 ---------------------------                    -----------
 System Library                                 30H2377
 System Management Services Diskettes (2)       30H2090
 Hardware Maintenance Manual                    30H2409
 

Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange

 
No Charge Specify Codes Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable Feature Exchanges

No Charge Specify Codes

A maximum select of one feature code per Disk, Memory, and keyboard group is allowed.

These items will be factory installed.

(#9081) 16 MB Base Memory Select (two 8MB Parity Memory SIMMs)

The system requires 16 Megabytes (MB) of system memory expandable to 192 MB on the system board. A maximum of 6 memory modules can be installed, including the SIMMs ordered as part of the base system. Memory SIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.

(#9396) 1.2 GB Base Disk Drive  
 

Language Group Specify

Language Groups consist of user documentation in the languages listed below:

 

Line Cord Specify

 
 

Additional Features

After configuring the required features, the customer may select additional Build-To-Order features based on customer needs from the following list. Internal features will be installed in the system prior to shipment from the factory.

The following features are also available for aftermarket orders by specifying feature code 0001 "After Market Order Indicator" on the order. You may not mix aftermarket and installed feature selections on the same order. Features ordered on the same order as a feature code 0001 (Aftermarket Order Specify) will not be installed in the system unit.

Selectable Required Features

A maximum select of one feature code for Disk, Memory, Country Packs, Language Packs, and keyboards is allowed from this group. These items will be factory installed.

(#9396) 1.2 GB Base Disk Drive
(#9081) 16 MB Base Memory Select (two 8MB Parity Memory SIMMs)
 

Note: The system requires 16 Megabytes (MB) of system memory expandable to 192 MB on the system board. A maximum of 6 memory modules can be installed, including the SIMMs ordered as part of the base system. Memory SIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.

101/102-Key Enhanced Keyboard with Attach Cable

(No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997)

  • (#9310) U.S. (English)
  • (#9323) U.K. (English)
  • (#9328) Arabic
  • (#9311) Belgium/Dutch
  • (#9332) Bulgaria
  • (#9337) Czechoslovakia
  • (#9313) Denmark
  • (#9334) Netherlands
  • (#9314) Finland
  • (#9315) France
  • (#9316) Germany
  • (#9326) Greece
  • (#9327) Hebrew
  • (#9338) Hungary
  • (#9324) Iceland(1) (1) Requires Key Cap's Part number 1391495
  • (#9317) Italy
  • (#9322) Luxembourg
  • (#9319) Norway
  • (#9339) Poland
  • (#9320) Portugal
  • (#9340) Romania
  • (#9346) Russian (Cyrillic)
  • (#9347) Slovenia
  • (#9309) Slovakia
  • (#9321) Spain
  • (#9314) Sweden
  • (#9322) Switzerland
  • (#9325) Turkey (ID 179)
  • (#9335) Turkey (ID 440)

Country Packs

Country Packs include the power cord.

(The Country Packs are no longer available as of October 25, 1996.)

  • (#9101) Arabic
  • (#9102) Belgium/Dutch
  • (#9103) Belgium/French
  • (#9104) Belgium/English
  • (#9105) Denmark/Iceland
  • (#9106) Egypt
  • (#9107) Europe
  • (#9108) Finland
  • (#9109) France
  • (#9110) Germany
  • (#9111) Israel
  • (#9112) Italy
  • (#9113) Netherlands
  • (#9114) Norway
  • (#9115) Portugal
  • (#9116) South Africa
  • (#9117) Spain
  • (#9118) Sweden
  • (#9119) Swiss/French
  • (#9120) Swiss/German
  • (#9121) Swiss/Italian
  • (#9122) Swiss/English
  • (#9123) United Kingdom

Language Packs

Language Packs consist of system and user documentation in the languages listed below:

  • (#9710) English-UK
  • (#9701) Danish
  • (#9700) Dutch
  • (#9702) Finnish
  • (#9703) French
  • (#9704) German
  • (#9711) Italian
  • (#9706) Norwegian
  • (#9707) Portuguese
  • (#9708) Spanish
  • (#9709) Swedish

Monitor Country Packs

Country Packs include the power cord.

  • (#9101) Arabic
  • (#9102) Belgium/Dutch
  • (#9103) Belgium/French
  • (#9104) Belgium/English
  • (#9105) Denmark/Iceland
  • (#9106) Egypt
  • (#9107) Europe
  • (#9108) Finland
  • (#9109) France
  • (#9110) Germany
  • (#9111) Israel
  • (#9112) Italy
  • (#9113) Netherlands
  • (#9114) Norway
  • (#9115) Portugal
  • (#9116) South Africa
  • (#9117) Spain
  • (#9118) Sweden
  • (#9119) Swiss/French
  • (#9120) Swiss/German
  • (#9121) Swiss/Italian
  • (#9122) Swiss/English
  • (#9123) United Kingdom

Language Packs (Monitors)

Language Packs consist of monitor documentation in the languages listed below:

  • (#9710) English-UK
  • (#9701) Danish
  • (#9700) Dutch
  • (#9702) Finnish
  • (#9703) French
  • (#9704) German
  • (#9711) Italian
  • (#9706) Norwegian
  • (#9707) Portuguese
  • (#9708) Spanish
  • (#9709) Swedish

Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable

Special Features - Plant and/or Field Installable

  • Adapters
    • (#2408) IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide PCI-Bus Adapter
    • (#2409) PCI SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter
    • (#2638) Ultimedia Video Capture Adapter - PCI
    • (#2647) Video Capture Enhancement - PCI
    • (#2648) POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter - PCI (Two allowed)
    • (#2657) S15 Graphics Adapter - PCI (Max. one)
    • (#2741) SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-LP SAS PCI for PowerPC Systems
    • (#2742) SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-LP DAS PCI for PowerPC Systems
    • (#2743) SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI for PowerPC Systems
    • (#2851) IBM POWER GXT250P Graphics Adapter
    • (#2852) IBM POWER GXT255P Graphics Adapter
    • (#2856) 7250 POWER GXT1000 PCI Attachment Adapter - PCI (One allowed)
    • (#2931) IBM 8 Port Asynchronous Adapter - EIA-232, ISA Bus
    • (#2932) 8-Port Asynchronous Adapter - EIA232/422, ISA Bus
    • (#2933) 128 Port Asynchronous Controller, ISA Bus
    • (#2961) X.25 Interface Co-processor, ISA Bus
    • (#2971) 16 Bit Token Ring Adapter, ISA (Short) (Max. two)
    • (#2979) PCI Auto LANstreamer Token Ring Adapter
    • (#2981) Ethernet Adapter, ISA (Short)
    • (#2985) PCI Ethernet BNC/RJ-45 Adapter
    • (#2987) PCI Ethernet AUI/RJ-45 Adapter
    • (#2998) TURBOWAYS 25 ATM PCI Adapter
    • (#6208) PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Single-Ended Adapter
    • (#6209) PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential Adapter
  • Cables
    • (#2111) 8 Bit External SCSI-2 Cable Dual Port, plus terminator
    • (#2112) PCI SCSI Adapter to 2-Port, 8-bit Differential Ext. Device Cable
    • (#2113) 8 Bit External SCSI-2 Cable Single Port, plus terminator
    • (#2114) PCI SCSI Adapter 16-bit Differential External Y Cable
    • (#2115) 16 Bit External SCSI-2 Cable Single Port, plus terminator
    • (#2116) PCI SCSI Adapter to 2-Port, 16-bit Differential Ext. Device Cable
    • (#2424) 0.6M 16-bit SCSI-2 System to System Cable
    • (#2425) 2.5M 16-bit SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable
    • (#2701) 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller, ISA Bus
    • (#2702) Multiprotocol Attachment Cable - V.35
    • (#2703) Multiprotocol Attachment Cable - V.35 (France)
    • (#2704) Multiprotocol Attachment Cable - X.21
    • (#2705) 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable
    • (#2706) Multiprotocol Modem Attachment Cable - EIA-232/V.24
    • (#2860) 16-Bit SCSI-2 Option to Option Cable (0.5 Meter)
    • (#2934) Asynchronous Terminal/Printer Cable EIA-232
    • (#2936) Asynchronous Cable EIA-232/V.24
    • (#2945) Asynchronous Terminal/Printer Cable, EIA-433A
    • (#2965) X.25 Attachment Cable X.21 - 3-Meter (10 FT.)
    • (#2966) X.25 Attachment Cable V.24 - 3-Meter (10 FT.)
    • (#2967) X.25 Attachment Cable V.35 - 3-Meter (10 FT.)
    • (#2976) X.25 Attachment Cable X.21 - 6-Meter (20 FT.)
    • (#2977) X.25 Attachment Cable V.24 - 6-Meter (20 FT.)
    • (#2978) X.25 Attachment Cable V.35 - 6-Meter (20 FT.)
    • (#4213) 13W3 to 15-Pin D-Shell Cable Connector
    • (#4214) 13W3 to 3-BNC Display Cable
    • (#4217) 15-Pin D-Shell to 5 BNC
    • (#4227) Sun Compatible Display Converter Cable
    • (#4228) 15-Pin to 5 BNC Display Cable
    • (#4229) 13W3 to 5-BNC Display Cable
    • (#4234) 13W3 to 13W3 Display Cable
    • (#4237) 15-Pin to 13W3 DDC/ID Bits Switchable Display Cable
    • (#8131) 128-Port Asynchronous Controller Cable, 4.5 Meter (15 ft.)
    • (#8132) 128-Port Asynchronous Controller Cable, 23cm (9-Inch)
    • (#8133) RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable
    • (#8134) Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232
    • (#8136) Rack Mountable Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232
    • (#8137) - Enhanced Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232
    • (#8138) - Enhanced Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port RS-422
  • Processor
  • (#4312) - 166MHz PowerPC 604e Processor Upgrade
  • Disk
    • (#3031) 2 GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive
    • (#3096) 2.1 GB Hard Disk Drive Upgrade from 1.2 GB base
    • (#3097) 2.1 GB SCSI-2, 5400 RPM Hard Disk Drive
    • (#3099) 2.2 GB Hard Disk Drive Upgrade from 1.2 GB base
    • (#8228) 1.2 GB SCSI-2, 5400 RPM Hard Disk Drive
    • (#9396) 1.2 GB SCSI-2 Base Hard Disk Drive
  • Memory
    • (#4080) 4MB Parity Memory SIMM
    • (#4081) 8MB Parity Memory SIMM
    • (#4082) 16MB Parity Memory SIMM
    • (#4083) 32MB Parity Memory SIMM
  • Monitors
    • (#3607) POWERdisplay 17
    • (#3608) POWERdisplay 20
    • (#3612) P50 Color Monitor
    • (#3613) P70 Color Monitor
    • (#3614) P200 Color Monitor
    • (#3615) P201 Color Monitor
  • SCSI Devices
    • (#2616) SCSI-2 Quad Speed CD-ROM Drive
    • (#2618) 8X Speed Tray Loading CD-ROM
    • (#2619) 20X (Max) SCSI-2 CD-ROM Drive
    • (#6152) 4 GB 4mm Tape Drive
    • (#8222) External 3510 SCSI Enclosure
    • (#8223) SCSI-2 Ext. Cable (card to option)
    • (#8224) SCSI-2 Ext. Cable (long-option to option)
    • (#8225) SCSI-2 Ext. Cable (short-option to option)
    • (#8226) SCSI Active Terminator
  • Miscellaneous
    • (#4223) Ethernet 10Base2 Transceiver
    • (#6308) Personal Microphone
    • (#6509) Mounting Kit 3.5" drive in a 5.25" bay
    • (#8227) Tie-down Strap Security Device

Feature Descriptions

The following is a list of feature codes in numeric order.

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, or is available for both initial and MES orders.

Specify feature 0001 must be used when ordering After Market (MES) orders in EMEA. All features with the exception of 3096, 3097, and 9396 are applicable.

(#2111) - 8 Bit External SCSI-2 Cable Dual Port, plus terminator

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

This is an Dual Port 8-bit External SCSI-2 Cable with Terminator which is used in conjunction with the SCSI-2 adapter (FC #2408 or 6208) to attach an external SCSI-2 device to the system unit. This cable is approximately 1.5 meters long.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required:
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2112) - PCI SCSI Adapter To 2-Port, 8-Bit Differential Ext Device Cable

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

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of external 2-port, 8-bit differential devices to the PCI SCSI-2 differential adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 external SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Port
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2113) - 8-Bit External SCSI-2 Cable Single Port, plus terminator

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

This is an Single Port 8-bit External SCSI-2 Cable with Terminator which is used in conjunction with the SCSI-2 adapter (FC #2408 or 6208) to attach an external SCSI-2 device to the system unit. This cable is approximately 1.5 meters long.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required:
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2114) - PCI SCSI Adapter 16-Bit Differential External Y Cable

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of multiple hosts to the PCI SCSI-2 differential adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 external SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Port
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2115) - 16-Bit External SCSI-2 Cable Dual Port, Plus Terminator

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

This is a dual port 16-bit external SCSI-2 cable with terminator which is used in conjunction with the SCSI-2 adapter (FC #2408 or 6208) to attach an external SCSI-2 device to the system unit. This cable is approximately one meter long. A 0.5 Meter cable is also available (FC #2860).

This cable may also be used to connect External SCSI-2 devices to each other.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required:
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2116) - PCI SCSI Adapter To 2-Port, 16-Bit Differential Ext Device Cable

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

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of external 2-port 16-bit differential devices to the PCI SCSI-2 differential adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 external SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Port
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2408) - IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide PCI-Bus Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 8, 1996)

The IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide PCI-Bus Adapter is a single-ended SCSI adapter which can burst data to devices on the SCSI bus at 20 MB/s. The SCSI-2 FAST/WIDE PCI-Bus Adapter has both a internal and external connector which are physically connected to the same SCSI bus. The maximum number of addressable IDs enabled by the adapter is 15, but due to cabling restrictions the actual total number of supported devices attaching to the internal and external connector may be less.

Characteristics:

  • Controller conforms to ANSI Doc X3T9.2/86-109 rev 10h
  • Accepts multiple commands per device from system
  • SCSI-2 data rate of up to 20 MB per second (synchronous protocol)
  • Acts as SCSI initiator (command issuer)
  • PCI Bus interface; 132 MB/sec burst rate on the PCI bus
  • 4 byte (32-bit) Bus Master
  • Address and Data Parity Support
  • Occupies one PCI Bus slot
  • Supports Command Tagged Queuein (as SCSI initiator)

Limitation: AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of internal/external single-ended 8-bit or 16-bit SCSI devices
  • Attributes required: 1 PCI bus slot
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required:
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required:
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2409) - PCI SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 8, 1996)

The PCI SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter is a differential SCSI adapter which can burst data to devices on the SCSI bus at 20MB/s. The SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide PCI-Bus Adapter has a single connector for attachment of external differential devices. Both 8-bit and 16-bit device attachments are supported, but intermixing 8-bit and 16-bit devices is not supported. The maximum number of addressable IDs enabled by the adapter is 15, but cabling restrictions may limit the actual total number of attaching devices. See the limitations section for details.

Characteristics:

  • Controller conforms to ANSI Doc X3T9.2/86-109 rev 10h
  • Accepts multiple commands per device from system
  • SCSI-2 data rate of up to 20 MB per second (synchronous protocol)
  • Acts as SCSI initiator (command issuer)
  • PCI Bus interface; 132 MB/sec burst rate on the PCI bus
  • 4 byte (32-bit) Bus Master
  • Address and Data Parity Support
  • Occupies one PCI Bus slot
  • Supports Command Tagged Queuein (as SCSI initiator)

Adapter connector - A shielded 68-conductor connector consisting of two rows of 34 female contacts with adjacent contacts 1.27mm (0.05 inches) apart. Cable or mating connector - A shielded 68-conductor connector consisting of two rows of 34 female contacts with adjacent contacts 1.27mm (0.05 inches) apart. Detailed descriptions of the above can be found in the SCSI-3 Parallel Interface Standard X3t10/855D revision 15 or above.

Limitation: AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of external differential 8-bit or 16-bit SCSI devices
  • Attributes required: 1 PCI bus slot
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4 or 4.2, Windows NT(2) 3.51 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

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

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 and a SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Y-Cable (16-bit). This 68-pin cable is .6 meter (22.7 inches) in length.

  • Attributes provided: 0.6 meter SCSI cable with 68-pin connectors at each end
  • Attributes required: 68-pin SCSI interface
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

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

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

  • Attributes provided: 2.5 meter SCSI cable with 68-pin connectors at each end
  • Attributes required: 68-pin SCSI interface
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2616) - SCSI-2 Quad Speed CD-ROM Drive

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 21, 1997)

The SCSI-2 Quad Speed CD-ROM Drive uses a SCSI-2 standard interface (8 bit SE) and is packaged in a standard 5 1/4" half-high form factor. It is fully multimedia compliant (MPC-2) and supports the following functions:

  1. Plays audio through the front headphone jack and the rear audio connector.

  2. Reads digital audio (CD-DA) from the disk and sends it to the system over the SCSI bus.

  3. Reads data from the disk in various formats (Mode 1 Form1 and Mode 2 Form1 or Form2) and sends it to the host over the SCSI bus.

  4. Reads multi-session WORM disks written to the orange book standard

  5. Runs at either 1X (150 kb/sec), 2X (300 kb/sec), or 4X speed (600kb/sec).
  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required: 5.25-inch Bay
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2618) - 8X Speed Tray Loading CD-ROM

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

The 8X Speed Tray Loading CD-ROM is a SCSI-2 SE 8-bit, multi-session capable, 5.25-inch half-high CD-ROM drive.

Characteristics:

  • Media Data Transfer Rate: 1200KB/sec
  • Interface: SCSI-2 8-bit SE
  • Avg. Random Access Time: 150ms (typical)
  • Buffer Memory: 256KB
  • Media capacity greater than 600MB
  • Multi-session capable
  • 5.25-inch half-high form
  • Operates in either vertical or horizontal position
  • Interface supports standard and extended XA formats
  • Loading tray supports 12cm and 8cm disks
  • Attributes provided: 600MB 8X speed (1200KB/sec) CD-ROM
  • Attributes required: 1 half-high media bay and 1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _2_ (Initial order maximum: _1_)
    • OS level required: AIX Version 3.2.5 with PTF 437134 or later, 4.1.3 or later, 4.2 or later, or Windows NT(2) 3.51 or 4.0 (PowerPC Edition), or Windows NT 4.0 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#2619) - 20X (Max) SCSI-2 CD-ROM Drive

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

The 20X (Max) SCSI-2 Internal CD-ROM Drive is a tray loading CD-ROM drive providing up to 3000KB/sec maximum media data transfer rate. It is a 5.25 inch half-high form factor, single ended, 8 bit, multi-session capable, CD-ROM drive which provides state of the art performance and supports existing 600MB CD-ROM discs.

Characteristics:

  • Media Data Transfer Rate: 3000 KB/sec (Max)
  • Interface: SCSI-2 8 bit Single Ended (SE)
  • Avg. Random Access Time: 95ms (typical)
  • Buffer Memory: 512KB
  • Media capacity: Greater than 600MB
  • Multisession capable (Reads CDR & CDRW media)
  • 5.25-inch half-high form factor
  • Operates in either vertical or horizontal positions
  • Interface supports standard and extended XA formats
  • Loading tray supports 12cm and 8cm disks
  • Attributes provided: 600MB 20X (max)(up to 3000KB/sec) CDROM
  • Attributes required: 1 half high media bay and 1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _2_ (Initial order maximum: _0_)
    • OS level required: AIX 3.2.5 with PTF 437134 or later, AIX 4.1.4 or later, AIX 4.2 or later, AIX 4.3 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#2638) - Ultimedia Video Capture Adapter - PCI

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of August 15, 2000)

The Ultimedia Video Capture Adapter is a PCI-based adapter that allows the capture of live video and still images. This adapter, coupled with Ultimedia Services and the appropriate optional hardware, can be used for entry-level video conferencing, image capture, and video monitoring.

  • Attributes provided: Video capture and monitoring
  • Attributes required: One PCI slot
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1 or AIX 4.1.5
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#2647) - Video Capture Enhancement - ISA

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

The IBM Video Capture Enhancement is a cost effective attachment to the S15 graphics adapter providing full color video input. It attaches to the S15 via an internal ribbon cable. One ISA bus slot is required for the Video Capture Enhancement from which it derives its power and physical support only.

The combination of the S15 graphics adapter and the Video Capture Enhancement provides the ability to capture and linearly scale the incoming video image from an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM format source and monitor the video in a user defined window. Incoming video sources may be either composite or S-video, which allows attachment of video cameras, VCRs, camcorders, laser disk players and similar standard video devices, including television tuners.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required: Short ISA slot, S15 Adapter, and UMS 2.1
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Supported

(#2648) - POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter - PCI

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

The IBM POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter is an 8-bit, 256-color adapter that attaches the PCI local bus interface. It is designed for 2D applications including: desktop publishing, X-window applications, 2D mechanical drafting, CASE, chemical and biological applications, and electrical CAD. When used with the AIX Softgraphics software, the POWER GXT150P provides a cost-effective 3D platform.

Characteristics of the POWER GXT150P are:

  • Hardware acceleration for points, lines, triangles, rectangles, quadrilaterals, bit block transfer
  • Pattern fill support
  • Rectangular and Non-rectangular clipping
  • 60 to 77 Hz Monitor refresh rates
  • 256 Colors from a palette of 16.7 million
  • Meets ISO 9241 Part 3 on appropriate displays
  • 3 megabytes of VRAM
  • Hardware window support (4 Window ID Bits)
  • Three hardware color maps
  • 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, and 1152 x 900 resolution monitor support
  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required: 1 PCI slot
  • For 7248-100, 7248-120, 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • AIX level required: 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2657) - S15 Graphics Adapter - PCI

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 21, 1997)

The IBM S15 Graphics Adapter is a high performance VRAM-based PCI graphics adapter with integrated video coprocessor for use as a premium graphics solution. The S15 comes in a 2MB fixed version.

Supported Monitors: The S15 supports multisync monitors having at least a 64 kHz horizontal scan capability. Default display modes are structured around the factory presets for the IBM Personal Computer Company family of monitors.

Note: The IBM S15 Graphics Adapter does not provide a mechanism for reading the monitor ID, since most of the supported monitors return the "8514 Monitor ID" ('1010'). The S15 does not support the 8514 because it is not a multisync monitor.

Monitor Cable: The S15 supports the standard 15-pin D-shell (DB-15) monitor cable.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required: 1 PCI slot
  • For 7248-100, 7248-120, 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • AIX level required: 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2701) - 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller, ISA bus

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

This adapter supports attachment of RS/6000 systems to wide area networks at speeds up to 64 kbps. The ISA-bus based adapter contains 4 ports supporting EIA232, EIA422A, V.35, or X.21 physical interfaces. These physical interfaces are accomplished using the IBM 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable (FC 2705 - refer to the RS/6000 System Overview for detail on port and physical interface configurations supported). This adapter consists of a base card and a daughter card. The two cards are physically connected and require a single ISA bus card slot. The product supports SDLC connections to synchronous data networks at speeds up to 64 kbps per port. Characteristics:

  • ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus form factor.
  • 80C186 @ 10 Mhz processor
  • 1 MB RAM for data buffering
  • SDLC protocol
  • EIA232 / EIA422A / V.35 / X.21 physical interfaces supported.

This feature requires use of the IBM 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable (FC 2705). This cable (actually a breakout box) supports EIA232 on Ports 0-3, EIA422A on Ports 0 and 2, V.35 on ports 0 and 1, or X.21 on Port 0. Additionally, cables are required to connect modems to the breakout box and can be ordered as: FC 2706 (EIA232), FC 2703 (V.35 France), FC 2704 (X.21) or FC 2702 (V.35).

  • Attributes provided: Up to 4 ports (selectable as EIA232, EIA422A, V.35 or X.21) for SDLC protocols.
  • Attributes required: 1 ISA bus slot FC 2705 (IBM 4-port Multiprotocol Interface Cable
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2702) - Multiprotocol Attachment Cable - V.35

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

  • Includes wrap plug
  • 2 Meters (6.5 feet) in length
  • Maximum of two per 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable (FC 2705)
  • Attributes provided: V.35 attachment capability
  • Attributes required: FC 2701 4-Port Multiprotocol Comm. Controller, ISA FC 2705 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2 per Multiprotocol Interface Cable (FC 2705)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2703) - Multiprotocol Attachment Cable - V.35 (France only)

(No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

  • Includes wrap plug
  • 2 Meters (6.5 feet) in length
  • Maximum of two per 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable (FC 2705)
  • Attributes provided: V.35 attachment capability (France)
  • Attributes required: FC 2701 4-Port Multiprotocol Comm. Controller, ISA FC 2705 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2 per Multiprotocol Interface Cable (FC 2705)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2704) - Multiprotocol Attachment Cable - X.21

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

  • 3 Meters (9.8 feet) in length
  • Maximum of 1 per 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable (FC 2705)
  • Attributes provided: X.21 attachment capability
  • Attributes required: FC 2701 4-Port Multiprotocol Comm. Controller, ISA FC 2705 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1 per Multiprotocol Interface Cable (FC 2705)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2705) - 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable

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

The 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface cable is actually a breakout box 3 meters (9.8 ft.) which provides selectable physical interfaces for the 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller. Users can select from : EIA232 (ports 0-3), EIA422A (ports 0 and 2), V.35 (ports 0 and 1), or X.21 (port 0). It supports the following attachment cables: 2702, 2703 (France), 2704, and 2706 to the desired network.

  • 3 Meters (9.8 feet) in length
  • Maximum of one per 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller
  • Includes wrap plug
  • Attributes provided: Selectable physical interfaces for FC 2701
  • Attributes required: FC 2701 4-Port Multiprotocol Comm. Controller, ISA
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1 per 4-Port Multiprotocol Comm. Controller (FC 2701)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2706) - Multiprotocol Attachment Cable - EIA-232/V.24

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

  • Includes wrap plug
  • 3 Meters (9.8 feet) in length
  • Maximum of four per 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller
  • Attributes provided : EIA232/V.24 attachment capability.
  • Attributes required : FC 2701 4-Port Multiprotocol Comm. Controller, ISA FC 2705 4-Port Multiprotocol Interface Cable
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 4 per Multiprotocol Interface Cable (FC 2705)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2741) - SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-LP SAS PCI for PowerPC Systems

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 18, 2003)

  • Fiber optical FDDI Single Attach Station

This adapter provides single attachment to a FDDI concentrator (or point-to-point) using fiber optic cabling (not supplied with the adapter).

It also offers high speed, low latency, and low CPU and bus utilization and occupies a single PCI bus slot.

Features:

  • Occupy single PCI bus slot
  • Compatible with the FDDI-ANSI X3T12 specification and FDDI Standard Series
  • SMT 7.3 compliance
  • AMD SUPERNET3 single chip FDDI design
  • SysKonnect designed custom ASIC with for buffer management with minimal CPU and bus load
  • Four independent 128-byte FIFOs for buffering between PCI bus and buffer memory
  • 128KB static RAM on board
  • Support under AIX SMIT and diagnostic routines

Connection requirements:

  • Connect to fiber FDDI concentrator ports using fiber optic cable with an FDDI SC (low cost fiber) connector

Note: This adapter is supported on all PCI-capable RS/6000 systems but does not support remote boot over the FDDI network at this time.

Note: AIX Device Driver diskette is shipped with the adapter.

Limitation: A configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (feature 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is feature 2743 (SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), constitutes a Class A system.

Limitation: AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

  • Attributes provided: One Single Attach Station Fiber FDDI port
  • Attributes required: One PCI Slot
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _2_ (Initial order maximum: _2_)
    • OS level required: AIX Version 4.1.5 or 4.2.1
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

Note: A configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (feature 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is feature 2743 (SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), constitutes a Class A system.

(#2742) - SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-LP DAS PCI for PowerPC Systems

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 18, 2003)

  • Fiber optical FDDI Dual Attach Station

This adapter provides either dual attachment to the main ring path or dual homing to one or two FDDI concentrators using fiber optic cabling (not supplied with the adapter).

It also offers high speed, low latency, and low CPU and bus utilization and occupies a single PCI bus slot.

Features:

  • Occupy single PCI bus slot
  • Compatible with the FDDI-ANSI X3T12 specification and FDDI Standard Series
  • SMT 7.3 compliance
  • AMD SUPERNET3 single chip FDDI design
  • SysKonnect designed custom ASIC with for buffer management with minimal CPU and bus load
  • Four independent 128-byte FIFOs for buffering between PCI bus and buffer memory
  • 128KB static RAM on board
  • Support under AIX SMIT and diagnostic routines

Connection requirements:

  • Connect to fiber FDDI concentrator ports using fiber optic cable with an FDDI SC (low cost fiber) connector

Note: This adapter is supported on all PCI-capable RS/6000 systems but does not support remote boot over the FDDI network at this time.

Note: AIX Device Driver diskette is shipped with the adapter.

Limitation: A configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (feature 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is feature 2743 (SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), constitutes a Class A system.

Limitation: AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

  • Attributes provided: One Dual Attach Station Fiber FDDI port
  • Attributes required: One PCI Slot
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _2_ (Initial order maximum: _2_)
    • OS level required: AIX Version 4.1.5 or 4.2.1
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

Note: A configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (feature 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is feature 2743 (SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), constitutes a Class A system.

(#2743) - SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI for PowerPC Systems

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

  • Copper FDDI Single Attach Station

This adapter provides single attachment to a FDDI concentrator (or point-to-point) using Category-5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling (not supplied with the adapter).

Note: This adapter is supported on all PCI-capable RS/6000 systems but does not support remote boot over the FDDI network at this time.

Note: AIX Device Driver diskette is shipped with the adapter.

It also offers high speed, low latency, and low CPU and bus utilization and occupies a single PCI bus slot.

Features:

  • Occupy single PCI bus slot
  • Compatible with the FDDI-ANSI X3T12 specification and FDDI Standard Series
  • SMT 7.3 compliance
  • AMD SUPERNET3 single chip FDDI design
  • SysKonnect designed custom ASIC with for buffer management with minimal CPU and bus load
  • Four independent 128-byte FIFOs for buffering between PCI bus and buffer memory
  • 128KB static RAM on board
  • Support under AIX SMIT and diagnostic routines

Connection requirements:

  • Connect to Category-5 unshielded twisted pair FDDI concentrator ports using shielded RJ45 connector

Limitation: A configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (feature 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is feature 2743 (SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), constitutes a Class A system.

Limitation: AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

  • Attributes provided: One Single Attach Station CDDI (copper) port
  • Attributes required: One PCI Slot
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _2_ (Initial order maximum: _2_)
    • OS level required: AIX Version 4.1.5 or 4.2.1
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

Note: A configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (feature 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is feature 2743 (SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), constitutes a Class A system.

(#2851) - IBM POWER GXT250P Graphics Adapter

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

The GXT250P and GXT255P provide leadership 2D graphics for the RS/6000 43P series. Coupled with IBM's implementation of the OpenGL, PEX and PHIGS 3D APIs, they provide support for a wide variety of popular 3D applications.

The GXT250P graphics adapter is a single card adapter that attaches to the RS/6000 43P workstation via a single PCI graphics slot. The GXT250P allows the display of 256 simultaneous colors from a palette of approximately 16.7 million colors. It supports monitor resolutions of 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 1024. Vertical refresh rates are selectable from 60Hz to 85Hz. The GXT250P supports monitors that comply with Part 3 of the ISO 9241 ergonomic standard, providing users with improved viewing and reduced flicker images over non-ISO monitors.

AIX Version 4.2 is required.

  • Attributes Provided:
  • Attributes Required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX Version 4.1.5 or 4.2
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2852) - IBM POWER GXT255P Graphics Adapter

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

The GXT250P and GXT255P provide leadership 2D graphics for the RS/6000 43P series. Coupled with IBM's implementation of the OpenGL, PEX and PHIGS 3D APIs, they provide support for a wide variety of popular 3D applications.

The GXT255P graphics adapter is the high-end 24-bit true color adapter. It is a single card adapter that attaches to the RS/6000 43P workstation via a single PCI graphics slot. The GXT255P allows the display of 16.7 simultaneous colors from a palette of approximately 16.7 million colors. It supports monitor resolutions of 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 1024 and 8-bit double buffer up to 1280 x 1024 resolution, with 8-bit overlay support and 3 hardware color maps. Vertical refresh rates are selectable from 60Hz to 85Hz. The GXT255P supports monitors that comply with Part 3 of the ISO 9241 ergonomic standard, providing users with improved viewing and reduced flicker images over non-ISO monitors.

AIX Version 4.2 is required.

  • Attributes Provided:
  • Attributes Required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX Version 4.1.5 or 4.2
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2856) - IBM 7250 POWER GXT1000 PCI Attachment Adapter

The 7250 POWER GXT1000 PCI Attachment Adapter is a factory-installed or field-installed PCI adapter card that must be installed in the supported RS/6000 workstation in order to attach the POWER GXT1000 unit.

The IBM 7250 POWER GXT1000 Graphics Accelerator (Model 001 or 002) is an external subsystem that provides new levels of graphics performance and function for the RS/6000* family of workstations. It offers hardware-accelerated implementations of OpenGL**, PEX, PHIGS, X Window System**, and also support IBM GL3.2. This accelerator is well suited for a variety of three dimensional (3D) modeling and rendering applications including design automation, architectural design, geophysical analysis, molecular modeling, scientific visualization, and animation.

The POWER GXT1000 is available in two models which provide similar advanced function support at two price/performance points. Both models support the same APIs. Model 002 has additional graphics processor nodes, a higher performance rasterizer, and a frame buffer expansion feature that allows support of larger texture maps and higher performance of advanced functions. Both models support a Video Output Option and stereo viewing capability.

  • Attributes provided: Graphics Capability
  • Attributes required: 1 32-Bit PCI slot
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4 (See Software Requirements and Hardware Requirements prerequisites for attaching the POWER GXT1000 Graphics Accelerator via the POWER GXT1000 PCI Attachment Adapter)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2860) - 16-Bit SCSI Option to Option Cable (0.5 Meter)

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

16-Bit SCSI Option to Option Cable is used to attach external SCSI boxes (0.5 meters long -- see #2115 for 1 meter cable)

  • Attributes provided: External SCSI Option to Option connectivity
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 7248-120, 7248-132:
    • Minimum required:
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2931) - 8-Port Asynchronous Adapter - EIA-232, ISA Bus

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

With this adapter, up to eight EIA-232-E asynchronous serial devices (terminals, modems, printers, etc.) may be attached. This feature contains both the adapter and 8-port DB25 connector box providing up to eight asynchronous ports from a single I/O card slot. The feature is designed to comply with requirements for EIA-232-E and the CCITT Recommendations V.24/V.28 Series 100 (start-stop).

Characteristics:

  • ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus form factor.
  • Data rates up to 115.2 kb (full duplex) per port.
  • Fully buffered transmit and receive data.
  • Single 78-pin output connector connects to the 8-port DB25 connector box.
  • Full set of modem control lines for asynchronous communications
  • Supports the following interface signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, and RI
  • Maximum EIA-232 distance supported is 62 meters (200 feet).
  • Up to three adapters allowed per system (depending on slot availability).
  • Attributes provided: 8 EIA-232-D ports
  • Attributes required: 1 ISA bus slot.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 3
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2932) - 8-Port Asynchronous Adapter EIA232/422A, ISA Bus

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

With this adapter, up to eight EIA-232-E or RS422A compatible asynchronous serial devices (terminals, modems, printers, etc.) may be attached. This feature contains both the adapter and 8-port DB25 connector box providing up to eight asynchronous ports from a single I/O card slot. The feature is designed to comply with requirements for EIA-232 or 422A and the CCITT Recommendations V.24/V.28 Series 100 (start-stop).

Characteristics:

  • ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus form factor.
  • Port programmable EIA-232 or EIA-422A capability.
  • Data rates up to 115.2 kb (full duplex) per port.
  • Fully buffered transmit and receive data.
  • Single 78-pin output connector connects to the 8-port DB25 connector box.
  • Full set of modem control lines for EIA-232 asynchronous communications
  • Supports the following EIA-232 interface signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, and RI
  • Supports the following EIA-232 interface signals when a port is configured for RS-422A operation: DTR, DCD, and DSR.
  • Maximum EIA-232 distance supported is 62 meters (200 feet).
  • Maximum EIA-422A distance supported is 1200 meters (4000 feet).
  • Up to seven adapters allowed per system (depending on slot availability).
  • Attributes provided: 8 ports programmable as either EIA232 or EIA422A
  • Attributes required: 1 ISA bus slot.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 3
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1 or 4.2
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2933) - 128 Port Asynchronous Controller, ISA Bus

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

The 128-Port Async Adapter subsystem provides attachment for a high concentration of asynchronous lines (up to 128) from a single ISA bus slot. Two synchronous channels link the adapter to a maximum of eight 16-Port Remote Async Nodes (RAN), up to four RANs can be linked to each synchronous channel. The RAN provides 16-EIA232 ports yielding a total of 128-ports supporting EIA232 devices in a maximum configuration. The RANs are FC 8130, FC 8134 or 8136 (rack mountable). Power supplies are included in each RAN order.

One 4.5-meter (15-foot) cable (FC 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 (FC 8131) or the 23-cm. (9-inch) cable (FC 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 (FC 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.

Note: Refer to the RS/6000 Asynchronous Communications Products Marketing Guide for additional information and guidelines.

Characteristics:

  • ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus form factor.
  • Supports up to 128 ports per adapter
  • Supports the following interface signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, RI
  • Maximum external interface speed is 57.6 Kbps
  • Maximum EIA-232 distance supported is 62 meters (200 feet).
  • Attributes provided: Up to 128 EIA-232 ports
  • Attributes required: 1 ISA bus slot
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4 for Servers
    • 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:

  • FC 2931 (8-port Async Adapter EIA232, ISA bus)
  • FC 8133 (RJ45-DB25 converter cable for 16-port RANs 8130, 8134, 8136)
  • Attributes provided: EIA232 device attachment capability
  • Attributes required: Any Asynchronous port
  • 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1 per serial port
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

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

The Asynchronous Cable EIA-232/V.34 is used for attaching modems that support the EIA-232 standard to any asynchronous adapter.

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:

  • FC 2931 (8-port Async Adapter EIA232, ISA bus)
  • FC 8133 (RJ45-DB25 converter cable for 16-port RANs 8130, 8134, 8136)
  • Attributes provided: EIA232 device attachment capability
  • Attributes required: Any Asynchronous port
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1 per serial port
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2945) - Asynchronous Terminal Cable - EIA-422A

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

Provides a 20 meter (66 feet) interface cable for attaching an EIA-422A Terminal to the 8-Port and 16-Port Cable Assembly.

  • Attributes provided: EIA-422A attachment capability
  • Attributes required: 8-Port Asynchronous Adapter EIA232/422A (#2932)
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 8 per FC 2932
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order:/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2961) - X.25 Interface Co-Processor, ISA Bus

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of October 20, 1999)

The X.25 Interface Co-Processor, ISA bus provides for the attachment of the RS/6000 to synchronous data networks at speeds up to 64 kbps. The adapter provides a single port that will accommodate one of three selectable interfaces: EIA-232D/V.24, V.35, or X.21. The interface is "selected" by the cable which is separately orderable in 3m or 6m lengths.

This adapter together with IBM AIXLINK/X.25 provides a single port connection to X.25 packet switched networks. Code resident on the adapter off-loads low level X.25 communications tasks from the system processor. IBM AIXLINK/X.25 is a separately orderable LPP.

Characteristics:

  • ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus form factor.
  • 512 KB RAM for data buffering
  • Synchronous protocols (full duplex) can be supported.
  • V.24 interface up to 19.2 Kbps.
  • V.35 interface up to 56/64 Kbps.
  • X.21 (nonswitched) up to 64 Kbps.

Separate cables of 3 meter (9.8 feet) or 6 meter (19.6 feet) are available for the adapter (two lengths for each interface). A wrap plug is included with each.

Note: The DIP switches on the adapter must be set correctly to ensure proper operation. Switch 10 should be OFF (for 16-bit interface). Also, check the guide to operations for setting the interrupt level.

  • Attributes provided: 1 synchronous port (Selectable V.24, V.35 or X.21)
  • Attributes required: 1 ISA bus slot, AIXLink X.25 LPP
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: 4.1.3 - Server
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2965) - X.25 Attachment Cable X.21 - 3-Meter (10 FT.)

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

See X.25 Interface Co-Processor (Feature number 2961)

  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: 1 X.25 port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21) OR 1 Synchronous port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2966) - X.25 Attachment Cable V.24 - 3-Meter (10 FT.)

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

See X.25 Interface Co-Processor (Feature number 2961)

  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: 1 X.25 port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21) OR 1 Synchronous port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21)
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2967) - X.25 Attachment Cable V.35 - 3-Meter (10 FT.)

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

See X.25 Interface Co-Processor (Feature number 2961)

  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: 1 X.25 port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21) OR 1 Synchronous port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21)
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2971) - 4/16MB Token-Ring Adapter, ISA (Short)

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

This Token Ring Adapter is designed to allow RS/6000 systems to attach to a 4 MBps or 16 MBps 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 adapter has one connector, RJ-45. The RJ-45 connector is used to attach to UTP cabling. A 290mm (11.4 inch) conversion cable is included with the adapter to attach to customer supplied STP cabling.

  • Attributes provided: Connectivity to 4 MBps and 16 MBps Token-Ring LANs
  • Attributes required: 1 Short ISA slot, SMS Level 1.08 required for second Token-Ring card
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2976) - X.25 Attachment Cable X.21 - 6-Meter (20 FT.)

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

See X.25 Interface Co-Processor (Feature number 2961)

  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: 1 X.25 port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21) OR 1 Synchronous port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21)
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2977) - X.25 Attachment Cable V.24 - 6-Meter (20 FT.)

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

See X.25 Interface Co-Processor (Feature number 2961)

  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: 1 X.25 port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21) OR 1 Synchronous port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21)
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2978) - X.25 Attachment Cable V.35 - 6-Meter (20 FT.)

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

See X.25 Interface Co-Processor (Feature number 2961)

  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: 1 X.25 port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21) OR 1 Synchronous port (Selectable V.24, V.35, or X.21)
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2979) - PCI Auto LANstreamer Token Ring Adapter

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

The Auto LANstreamer Token Ring PCI 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:

  • 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps
  • Compatible with IEEE 802.5 specifications
  • Peripheral Component Interconnect - PCI Bus
  • 32-bit Bus Master
  • No limit on the maximum number of Token Ring adapters supported - system dependent
  • PCI Short - Form factor adapter

Limitation: AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

  • Attributes provided: 1 Token Ring connection
  • Attributes required: 1 PCI slot
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4 or 4.2, Windows NT(2) 3.51 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#2981) - Ethernet Adapter, ISA (Short)

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

The IBM LAN adapter for Ethernet offers and ISA bus solution for connectivity to 10BaseT, 10Base2, and 10Base5 Ethernet. The adapter offers support for Remote program load.

  • Attributes provided: Connectivity to 10BaseT, 10Base2, 10Base5 Ethernet
  • Attributes required: A free ISA slot (Top ISA short slot does not support Thin connection due to cover interference)
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2985) - PCI Ethernet BNC/RJ-45 Adapter

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of September 6, 2002)

This feature provides 10 Mbps Ethernet connectivity. It adheres to the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Revision 2.0 and IEEE 802.3 standards. It features a low-cost, high performance 32-bit card, 33MHz bus speed, yielding a PCI bus transfer rate of 132 MB/s. It includes three LEDs to provide status of the card's operation and includes auto- sense of the media connection. The controller chip on the card contains integrated DMA buffer management for low CPU and bus utilization and look-ahead packet processing which allows protocol analysis to begin before the end of the frame is received. This card differs from feature 2987 because of the BNC/RJ-45 connector.

Characteristics:

  • 10 Mbps Ethernet compatible with IEEE 802.3 specifications
  • Peripheral Component Interconnect - PCI Bus - 132 MB/s
  • 32-bit Bus Master
  • Supports connections to 10Base2 via BNC connector and 10BaseT via RJ-45 connector
  • PCI Short - Form factor adapter

Limitation: AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

  • Attributes provided: Ethernet connectivity
  • Attributes required: 1 PCI slot
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4 or 4.2, Windows NT(2) 3.51 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#2987) - PCI Ethernet AUI/RJ-45 Adapter

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

This feature provides 10 Mbps Ethernet connectivity. It adheres to the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Revision 2.0 and IEEE 802.3 standards. It features a low-cost, high performance 32-bit card, 33MHz bus speed, yielding a PCI bus transfer rate of 132 MB/s. It includes three LEDs to provide status of the card's operation and includes auto- sense of the media connection. The controller chip on the card contains integrated DMA buffer management for low CPU and bus utilization and look-ahead packet processing which allows protocol analysis to begin before the end of the frame is received. This card differs from feature 2985 because of the AUI/RJ-45 connector. Characteristics:

  • 10 Mbps Ethernet compatible with IEEE 802.3 specifications
  • Peripheral Component Interconnect - PCI Bus - 132MB/s
  • 32-bit Bus Master
  • Supports connections to 10BaseT networks via RJ-45 connectors and also contains a 15-pin DIX Ethernet connector
  • PCI Short - Form factor adapter

Limitation: AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

  • Attributes provided: Ethernet connectivity
  • Attributes required: 1 PCI slot
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4 or 4.2, Windows NT(2) 3.51 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#2998) - TURBOWAYS 25 ATM PCI Adapter

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

For direct access to ATM networks, the TURBOWAYS 25 ATM PCI Adapter provides dedicated 25Mbps full-duplex connection using PVCs or SVCs and enables TCP/IP to run over an ATM network. The adapter also supports communication with devices located on an ATM network or bridged to a Token-Ring, Ethernet, or other LAN.

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.

TURBOWAYS 25 ATM PCI Adapter is compatible with:

  • IBM 8285 ATM Workgroup Switch
  • IBM 8260 ATM Subsystem
  • IBM 8282 ATM Concentrator
  • IBM 8281 ATM LAN Bridge

Limitation: AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

  • Attributes provided: One ATM 25Mbps connection
  • Attributes required: One PCI slot
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: None
    • Maximum allowed: _2_ (Initial order maximum: _2_)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#3031) - 2.2 GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive

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

The 2.2 GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive is a 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 the 7248 RS/6000 43P Series.

  • Attributes provided: 2.2 GB of additional storage.
  • Attributes required: 1 half high disk bay and 1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#3096) - 2.1 GB Hard Disk Upgrade from 1.2 GB

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 18, 1997) This feature replaces the 1.2GB Base Hard Disk (#9396) with the 2.1 GB SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive on the initial machine order only. See feature #3097 for a description of the 2.1 GB SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive.

  • Attributes provided: 2.1 GB of additional storage.
  • Attributes required: 1 half high disk bay and 1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required:
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3 or later, Windows NT(2) 3.51 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Supported

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#3097) - 2.1 GB SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive

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

The 2.1 GB SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive is a 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 the RS/6000 43P Series. The 2.1 GB file is a 5400 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) driver versus the 2.2 GB (Feature Code #3031) file which is a 2.2 GB high performance drive.

  • Attributes provided: 2.1 GB of additional storage.
  • Attributes required: 1 half high disk bay and 1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required:
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3 or later, Windows NT(2) 3.51 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#3099) - 2.2GB Hard Disk Upgrade from 1.2 GB

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

This feature replaces the 1.2GB Base Hard Disk (#9396) with the 2.2 GB SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive on the initial machine order only. See feature #3031 for a description of the 2.2GB SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive.

  • Attributes provided: 2.2 GB of additional storage.
  • Attributes required: 1 half high disk bay and 1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3 or later, Windows NT(2) 3.51 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Supported

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#3607) - POWERdisplay 17

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

The POWERdisplay 17 is a high resolution graphics raster scan color display featuring a Trinitron** CRT with a maximum viewable image size of 16.1 inches/409mm measured diagonally. The POWERdisplay 17 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. The anti-reflective CRT surface treatment virtually eliminates screen reflections while optimizing image quality.

The POWERdisplay 17 meets ISO 9241 Part 3 recommendations for Video Display Terminal (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 and virtually eliminates static discharge from the front of the screen. Operator controls for power, brightness, contrast, image tilt, horizontal and vertical static convergence, geometry, vertical 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 six foot Power Cord option. High voltage (200-240V 50Hz) and the appropriate power cord is automatically supplied based on the 3 digit country code.

  • Resolution: 1280 X 1024 at 77 Hz and 1024 x 768 at 75 Hz
  • Vertical Scan Freq.: 77 Hz noninterlaced
  • Horizontal Scan Freq.: 82 KHz
  • View Area, H X V: 11.5 x 9.2 inches
  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: graphics capability
  • For 7248-100, 7248-120, 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#3608) - POWERdisplay 20

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

The POWERdisplay 20 is a high-resolution multisync graphics raster scan color display intended for high-resolution graphics applications. The POWERdisplay 20 has a flexible analog Red/Green/Blue (RGB) interface. The display automatically synchronizes with various screen formats. It provides sharp, bright, realistic colors for users of graphics applications that require high-resolution displays. It offers a high- contrast antiglare treatment that results in strikingly clear images. IBM POWERdisplay 20-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 19.1 inches when measured diagonally.

The POWERdisplay 20:

  • Incorporates a power management function to reduce energy consumption and increase product life
  • Meets requirements defined by the Environmental Protection Agency "Energy Star" program
  • Meets ISO 9241 Part 3 recommendations for VDT ergonomics
  • Meets Nordic MPR-II emission standards
  • Meets Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Class B requirements
  • Has digital operator controls for power, brightness, contrast, horizontal and vertical static convergence, horizontal and vertical centering, geometry, and color temperature selection.
  • Maximum Resolution: 1600 x 1280 @ 60 Hz noninterlaced refresh rate
  • Optimum Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 77 Hz noninterlaced refresh rate
  • Vertical Scan Frequency: Up to 150 Hz noninterlaced
  • Horizontal Scan Frequency: 29.0 - 82 KHz
  • View Area, H x V: 388mm (15.3 inches) x 292mm (11.5 inches)
  • Screen Size: 20-inch CRT (19.1-inch diagonal viewable area)
  • Power Source Loading: 0.48 KVA
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 140 W
  • Maximum Thermal Output: 480 BTU/Hr.
  • Maximum Sound Power: <3.5 bels referenced at 1 picoWatt
  • Voltage: 100/120V AC, 220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Operating Environment:

  • Temperature: 10 to 40 degrees C (60 to 90 degrees F)
  • Relative Humidity: 10 to 80 percent
  • Attributes provided: Color Display
  • Attributes required: Display Adapter
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#3612) - IBM P50 Color Monitor

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

The IBM P50 Color Monitor is a 15 inch high resolution color monitor featuring a Trinitron CRT for clear and sharp images and having a maximum viewable image of 13.6 inches/346mm measured diagonally. The anti- reflective CRT treatment on the P50 virtually eliminates reflections while optimizing image quality. The P50 is designed primarily for corporate customers, for whom picture quality, reliability and connectivity in a showcase environment is of paramount importance. The IBM P50 Color Monitor features On Screen Display to assist in the operation of user controls by providing an indication of the real-time adjustments that are being made.

The IBM P50 meets ISO 9241 Part 3 recommendation for Video Terminal (VDT) ergonomics. The P50 meets both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program and the Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development (NUTEK) power consumption requirements. The P50 meets the Swedish Board for Technical Accreditation (SWEDAC) and MPRII. The P50 meets Communication Federal Commission (FCC) Class B requirements. A tilt swivel base is standard with the P50 Color Monitor. The monitor automatically synchronizes with various screen formats.

  • Maximum Resolution 1280x1024 at 60 Hz noninterlaced refresh rate
  • Optimum Resolution 1024x768 for up to 85 Hz noninterlaced refresh rate.
  • Attributes provided: Color Display
  • Attributes required: Display Adapter
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Supported

(#3613) - P70 Color Monitor

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

The IBM P70 is a 17-inch high resolution multisync graphics raster scan color display featuring a Trinitron**CRT for the clearest, sharpest image with a maximum viewable image of 15.9 inches/403mm measured diagonally. The IBM P70 Color Monitor is supplied with an anti- reflective CRT film treatment that virtually eliminates reflection while optimizing image quality. The IBM P70 is intended for high resolution graphics applications where high quality and reliability are of the utmost importance.

The IBM P70 Color Monitor features On Screen Display to assist in the operation of user controls by providing an indication of the real-time adjustments that are being made.

The IBM P70 meets ISO 9241 Part 3 recommendations for Video terminal (VDT) ergonomics. The P70 meets both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program and the Swedish National Board for Industrial and technical Development (NUTEK) power consumption requirements. The P70 meets the Swedish Board for Technical Accreditation (SWEDAC), MPRII and TCO-92. The P70 meets the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Class B requirements. A tilt swivel base is standard with the P70 Color Monitor. the monitor automatically synchronizes with various screen formats.

  • Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 1024 at 77Hz noninterlaced refresh rate
  • Attributes provided: Color Display
  • Attributes required: Display Adapter
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#3614) - P200 Color Monitor

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

The IBM P200 is a 20-inch high resolution multisync graphics raster scan color display featuring a Trinitron**CRT for the clearest, sharpest image with a maximum viewable image of 19.1 inches/486mm measured diagonally. The IBM P200 Color Monitor is supplied with a seven layer anti-reflective bonded panel that virtually eliminates reflection while optimizing image quality. The IBM P200 is intended for high resolution graphics applications where high quality and reliability are of the utmost importance.

The IBM P200 Color Monitor features an On Screen Display to assist in the operation of user controls by providing an indication of the real- time adjustments that are being made.

the IBM P200 meets ISO 9241 Part 3 recommendations for Video Terminal (VDT) ergonomics. The P200 meets both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program and the Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development (NUTEK) power consumption requirements. The P200 meets the Swedish Board for Technical Accreditation (SWEDAC), MPRII and TCO-92. The P200 meets the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Class B requirements. A tilt swivel base is standard with the P200 Color Monitor. The monitor automatically synchronizes with various screen formats.

  • Maximum resolution: 1600 x 1024 at 60 Hz noninterlaced refresh rate
  • Optimum resolution: 1280 x 1024 at 77 Hz noninterlaced refresh rate
  • Attributes provided: Color Display
  • Attributes required: Display Adapter
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#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 (486mm). This high-quality IBM premium monitor is designed to support a wide range of attachment platforms and display nodes, utilizing microprocessor-controlled, multifrequency operation.

IBM P201 Color Monitors provide:

  • 0.26mm Trinitron CRTs for bright, high-definition images
  • Digital user controls
  • SWEDAC MPR-II emissions compliance
  • TCO-91 emissions compliance
  • ISO 9241-3 capability
  • Attributes provided: Color display
  • Attributes required: Graphics adapter and a display cable
  • For 7248-100,120,132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: Does not apply
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4080) - 4MB Parity Memory SIMM

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

This feature provides and additional 4 MB of memory. 4 MB Memory SIMMs must be installed in groups of two identical SIMMs for a total of 8 MB of system memory. Each additional group of two memory SIMMs fills 2 of the 6 total memory SIMM slots available.

  • Attributes provided: Additional memory of 4 MB per SIMM
  • Attributes required: Installation in pairs and a free SIMM socket
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 4
    • OS level required:
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Supported

(#4081) - 8MB Parity Memory SIMM

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

This feature provides and additional 8MB of memory. 8 MB Memory SIMMs must be installed in groups of two identical SIMMs for a total of 16 MB of system memory. Each additional group of two memory SIMMs fills 2 of the 6 total memory SIMM slots available.

  • Attributes provided: Additional memory of 8 MB per SIMM
  • Attributes required: Installation in pairs and a free SIMM socket
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 4
    • OS level required:
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Supported

(#4082) - 16MB Parity Memory SIMM

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

This feature provides and additional 16 MB of memory. 16 MB Memory SIMMs must be installed in groups of two identical SIMMs for a total of 32 MB of system memory. Each additional group of two memory SIMMs fills 2 of the 6 total memory SIMM slots available.

  • Attributes provided: Additional memory of 16 MB per SIMM
  • Attributes required: Installation in pairs and a free SIMM socket
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 4
    • OS level required:
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4083) - 32MB Parity Memory SIMM

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

This feature provides and additional 32 MB of memory. 32 MB Memory SIMMs must be installed in groups of two identical SIMMs for a total of 64MB of system memory. Each additional group of two memory SIMMs fills 2 of the 6 total memory SIMM slots available.

  • Attributes provided: Additional memory of 32 MB per SIMM
  • Attributes required: Installation in pairs and a free SIMM socket
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 4
    • OS level required:
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4213) - 13W3 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 graphics adapter with a 13W3 connector. This feature is normally needed for use with displays that have an integrated (captured) cable with a 15-pin D-Shell connector (for example, 8508, 631x, 632x, 952x displays).

  • Attributes provided: Connection to display with 15-pin D-Shell connector
  • Attributes required: Graphics adapter with 13W3 connector
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4214) - 13W3 to 3-BNC 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 graphics adapter with a 13W3 connector.

  • Attributes provided: Connection to display with 3 BNC connectors ID bits = 0100
  • Attributes required: Graphics adapter with 13W3 connector
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4217) - 15-Pin D-Shell to 5 BNC Cable (ID Bits = 0100)

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

This cable allows five separate BNC connectors at the display to attach to a graphics adapter with a 15 Pin D-Shell connector.

  • Attributes provided: Connection to display with 5 BNC connectors ID bits = 0100
  • Attributes required: Graphics adapter with 15-Pin D-Shell connector
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4223) - Ethernet 10Base2 Transceiver

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:

  • Selectable SQE signal via external toggle switch
  • Power LED
  • Dimensions: 2-7/8 inches x 2-1/8 inches
  • Attributes provided: 1 Ethernet 10Base2 connection
  • Attributes required: 1 Ethernet thick connection
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1 per Ethernet Adapter
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#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-compatible display (1152x900) 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.

  • Attributes provided: Connection to display with 13W3 connector
  • Attributes required: Graphics adapter with 13W3 connector and 1152x900 mode
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4228) - 15-Pin to 5 BNC Display Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 19, 1999) This cable provides five separate BNC connectors to allow displays to attach to a graphics adapter with a 15-Pin D shell connector.

  • Attributes Provided: Connection to display with 5 BNC connectors ID bits = V111
  • Attributes Required: Graphics adapter with 15-Pin D shell connector
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4229) - 13W3 to 5-BNC Display Cable

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

This cable provides five separate BNC connectors to allow displays to attach to a graphics adapter with a 13W3 connector.

  • Attributes provided: Connection to display with 5 BNC connectors ID bits = V111
  • Attributes required: Graphics adapter with 13W3 connector
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4234) - 13W3 to 13W3 Display Cable

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

This cable attaches displays with a 13W3 connector to a graphics adapter with a 13W3 connector.

  • Attributes provided: Connection to display with 13W3 connector ID bits = 1010
  • Attributes required: Graphics adapter with 13W3 connector
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4237) - 13W3 to 15-Pin DDC/ID Bits Switchable 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 15-Pin connectors. There is a switch in the cable that is used to enable or disable Plug and Play. When disabled, ID Bits are presented to the attaching system.

  • Attributes Provided: Connection to display with 13W3 connectors
  • Attributes Required: Graphics adapter with 15-Pin D shell connector
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4238) - 15-Pin D-Shell to 13W3 DDC Cable (ID bits NONE)

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

This cable allows a display with a 13W3 connector to attach to a graphics adapter with a 15-pin D-Shell connector.

  • Attributes provided: Connection to display with 13W3 connector ID bits - None
  • Attributes required: Graphics adapter with 15-Pin D-Shell connector.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4239) - 15-Pin to 3-BNC, ID Bit Display Cable

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

This cable attaches displays with 3-BNC video connectors to graphics adapters with 15-Pin D shell connectors.

  • Attributes Provided: Connection to display with 2-BNC connector ID bits = 0100
  • Attributes Required: Graphics adapter with 15-Pin D shell connector
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#4312) - 166MHz PowerPC 604e Processor Upgrade

The 166MHz PowerPC 604e Upgrade for the RS/6000 43P models 100, 120, and 132 provides a binary compatible performance boost for those customers needing additional processing power. This customer installable feature includes:

  • A pluggable 166MHz PowerPC 604e Processor module with cooling fan
  • Heatsink w/cooling fan
  • A timing card that resets the system clock speed to 166MHz.
  • Firmware Update Diskette (only required for use on 43P-120)
  • Installation Instruction and Publications

The system's existing L2 cache remains on the system and is used by the upgrade to help boost performance.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required: 43P-100, 120 or 132
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _1_ (Initial order maximum: _0_)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, AIX Version 4.2, Windows NT(2) 3.5.1, Windows NT 4.0
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#5014) - Windows NT Server Indicator (Factory only)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 21, 1997)

The Windows NT Server Indicator is required whenever an order for Windows NT Server is placed (using feature #5005 for software preinstall).

  • Attributes provided: Windows NT Server O/S
  • Attributes required: Software Preinstall feature #5005
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: Windows NT(2) Server
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial Order

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#6152) - 4 GB 4mm Tape Drive

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

The 4.0 GB 4 mm Internal Tape Drive features up to 8.0 GB (typical) of storage capacity with compression in a 5.25 inch half bay via the SCSI interface.

One Media kit is included which consists of a data cartridge, diagnostic cartridge and a cleaning cartridge.

  • Attributes provided: Tape backup for internal disk
  • Attributes required: Requires 5.25-inch Bay
  • For 7248-100, 7248-120, 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#6208) - PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Single-Ended Adapter

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

The PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Single-Ended Adapter (#6208) provides a single-ended SCSI-2 Fast/Wide interface that can burst data to devices on the SCSI bus at 20MB/s. This feature can provide both internal and external device support, connected to the same SCSI bus.

Machines ordered with AIX Version 4.2.0 will require the addition of APAR Ix60857 to operate optimally. This APAR can be obtained through FixDist, or from the IBM Support Center. For information on FixDist, refer to the following URL

           "http://aix.boulder.ibm.com/aix.us/fixes"
 
  • Attributes provided: Attachment of internal/external single-ended 8-bit or 16-bit SCSI devices.
  • Attributes required: 1 PCI adapter slot
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2)
    • OS level required: AIX Version 4.1.4 or higher or Windows NT(2) 3.51 or higher
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#6209) - PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential Adapter

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

The PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential Adapter (#6209) is a PCI adapter that provides a differential fast/wide SCSI-2 interface. It can burst data to external devices on the SCSI bus at 20MB/s.

Machines ordered with AIX Version 4.2.0 will require the addition of APAR Ix60857 to operate optimally. This APAR can be obtained through FixDist, or from the IBM Support Center. For information on FixDist, refer to the following URL

           "http://aix.boulder.ibm.com/aix.us/fixes"
 
  • Attributes provided: Attachment of external differential 8-bit or 16-bit SCSI devices
  • Attributes required: 1 PCI adapter slot
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2)
    • OS level required: AIX Version 4.1.4 or higher or Windows NT(2) 3.51 or higher
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#6308) - Personal Microphone

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

The IBM Personal Microphone is a lightweight microphone and headset which conveniently mounts over and behind the user's ear. The microphone element is attached to the earpiece with a thin tubular boom. The IBM personal Microphone allows adjustments to be made to position the microphone and headset for either the left or right ear.

The IBM Personal Microphone is a perfect addition to the microphone supplied with you system unit. It will allow each user to have their own microphone.

The microphone is suitable for a wide range of applications but is especially suited for speech recognition applications including dictation and navigation in an office environment. The microphone allows consistent performance by providing for an optimum distance the voice source and the microphone element and providing concurrent feedback to the user via the personal headset.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required:
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#6509) - Mounting Kit - 3.5" Disk in 5.25" Bay

The 3.5 inch Disk mounting kit provides the ability to mount a 3.5-inch disk into a 5.25 inch bay.

  • Attributes provided: Additional storage capability in 5.25 inch bay
  • Attributes required: A free 5.25 inch-half high bay
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required:
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#6600) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, US English, #103P

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6601) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, French, #189

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6602) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Italian, #142

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6603) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, German/Austrian, #129

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6604) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, UK English, #166

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6605) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Spanish, #172

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6606) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Japanese, #194

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6607) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Brazilian Portuguese, #275

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6608) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Canadian French, #058

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6611) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Swedish/Finnish, #153

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6612) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Danish, #159

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6614) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Swiss,French/German, #150f/g

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6616) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Norwegian, #155

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6617) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Dutch, #143

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6618) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Portuguese, #163

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6619) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Greek, #319

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6620) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Hebrew, #212

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6622) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Icelandic, #197

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6627) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Turkish, #179

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6628) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Turkish, #440

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6630) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Arabic, #238

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#6633) - Quiet Touch Keyboard, Korean, #413

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.3.0
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

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

  • Attributes provided: Quiet and soft-touch key depression, 3-meter keyboard cable, removable wrist rest, pearl white color, standard 6-pin mini-DIN connection.
  • Attributes required: Supported RS/6000 system with proper AIX operating system installed.
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No maximum
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1, or 4.3.0 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#8131) - 128-Port Asynchronous Controller Cable, 4.5 Meter (15 ft.)

This cable provides attachment between the 128-port Async. Controller to the first RAN in a daisy chain, or attachment between RANs in the daisy chain.

See feature code 2933 (ISA) or 8128 (MCA) for further information.

  • Attributes provided: Links 128-port Async Controller to RAN or RAN-to-RAN
  • Attributes required: (1) 128-P Async Controller (FC 2933) OR RAN-to-RAN connection in a daisy chain.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: See feature 2933
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#8132) - 128-Port Asynchronous Controller Cable, 23cm (9-Inch)

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

See feature code 2933 (ISA) or 8128 (MCA) for further information.

  • Attributes provided: Links 128-port Async Controller to RAN or RAN-to-RAN
  • Attributes required: (1) 128-P Async Controller (FC 2933) or RAN-to-RAN connection in a daisy chain.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: See feature 2933
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

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

This cable can be used to attach EIA-232 devices to the 16 port EIA 232 Remote Async Node (FC 8130 or FC 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.

  • Attributes provided: 4 DB-25 EIA-232 ports
  • Attributes required: 4 RJ-45 ports from a RAN (8130, 8134, 8136)
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: See feature 2933
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#8134) - Remote Asynchronous Node 16-Port EIA-232

This is the remote node which operates in conjunction with Feature 2933. See feature code 2933 (ISA) for further information.

  • Attributes provided: 16 RJ-45 EIA-232 ports
  • Attributes required: 1 128-Port Async Controller (FC 2933) OR RAN-to-RAN connection in a daisy chain
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 8 per 128-port controller
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

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

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:

  • Industry-standard 19-inch rack mountable chassis (can be configured for stacking on a desktop or mounted in a 19-inch rack).
  • Meets FCC Class B/CISPR B when used with similarly rated RS/6000 host.
  • All RJ-45 connectors are now on the front panel, greatly enhancing cable management.
  • The DB-15 synchronous connectors (cabling from host to RAN and between RANs) and the power cord and switch are located on the rear panel.
  • Power supply is self contained within the unit.

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

  • Identical function and support as existing 16-port Remote Async Node (RAN), feature #8130 or #8134.
  • Operation of 16 to 128 ports by supporting up to 8 RANs (4 per synchronous line) with either a Micro Channel or ISA host adapter.
  • Ability to monitor individual port operation, synchronous line station, and other diagnostics from front panel.
  • Built-in diagnostics can test ports independent of RS/6000 host.
  • Full modem control supports the following interface signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, RI.
  • The same RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable (feature #8133 -- quantity four per order) currently used on the existing RANs can be used to attach devices having a DB-25 connector to the Remote Async Nodes.
  • Individual ports support a maximum EIA-232 distance of 62 meters (200 feet).
  • Use of the same cabling from host to RAN and RAN to RAN: feature #8131 (4.5 meter), feature #8132 (23 cm) or customer supplied cables.
  • Location of RAN up to 330 meters from the host using standard shielded 8-wire twisted pair cabling.
  • Remote operation via synchronous modems or CSU/DSU extends the distance and allows location of RANs at geographically distant location from the host.
  • 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 7248-100, 120, 132
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 8 per 128-port controller
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.4
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

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

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.

  • Operation of 16 to 128 ports by supporting up to 8 RANs (4 per synchronous line) with either a Micro Channel, ISA or PCI host adapter.
  • Ability to monitor individual port operation, synchronous line station, and other diagnostics from front panel.
  • Built-in diagnostics can test ports independent of RS/6000 host.
  • Full modem control supports the following interface signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, RI.
  • The same RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable (feature #8133 -- quantity four per order) currently used on the existing RANs can be used to attach devices having a DB-25 connector to the Remote Async Nodes.
  • Individual ports support a maximum EIA-232 distance of up to 31 meters (100 feet), depending on the baud rate.
  • Use of the same cabling from host to RAN and RAN to RAN: feature #8131 (4.5 meter), feature #8132 (23 cm) or customer supplied cables.
  • Location of RAN up to 330 meters (sync data rate set at 1.2 Mbps) from host using standard shielded 8-wire twisted pair cabling.
  • Remote operation via synchronous modems or CSU/DSU extends the distance and allows location of RANs at geographically distant location from the host.
  • Attributes provided: 16 EIA-232 Async ports
  • Attributes required: One (#2933) per eight (#8137)s
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _24 (Initial order maximum: _24)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#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.

  • Operation of 16 to 128 ports by supporting up to 8 RANs (4 per synchronous line) with either a Micro Channel, ISA or PCI host adapter.
  • Ability to monitor individual port operation, synchronous line station, and other diagnostics from front panel.
  • Built-in diagnostics can test ports independent of RS/6000 host.
  • Supports the following interface signals: +TxD, +RxD, -TxD, -RxD.
  • The same RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable (feature #8133 -- quantity four per order) currently used on the existing RANs can be used to attach devices having a DB-25 connector to the Remote Async Nodes.
  • Individual ports support a maximum RS-422 distance of up to 1200 meters (3930 feet), depending on the baud rate.
  • Use of the same cabling from host to RAN and RAN to RAN: feature #8131 (4.5 meter), feature #8132 (23 cm) or customer supplied cables.
  • Location of RAN up to 90 meters (sync data rate set at 2.4/fars) from host using standard shielded 8-wire twisted pair cabling.
  • Remote operation via synchronous modems or CSU/DSU extends the distance and allows location of RANs at geographically distant location from the host.
  • Attributes provided: 16 EIA-232 Async ports
  • Attributes required: One (#2933) per eight (#8138)s
  • For 7248-132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _24 (Initial order maximum: _24)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.5, AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#8222) - External 3510 SCSI Enclosure

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

An external enclosure that accepts a 3.5 inch or 5.25 inch half-high SCSI storage device such as a SCSI disk drive and connects to the system unit via a SCSI cable attached to an 8-bit SCSI connector on the system and uses the integrated SCSI controller on the system board.

The enclosure features a 32-watt universal power supply, a cover key lock assembly and mounting holes in the base assembly for added security. The enclosure adhere to the ANSI standard X3.131-1986, which supports up to seven SCSI devices.

Multiple enclosures may be stacked to satisfy storage requirements for LAN or other applications that require accessibility to large amounts of data.

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of 3.5 or 5.25 half-high SCSI device
  • Attributes required: SCSI attachment cable and free SCSI address
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#8223) - SCSI-2 External Cable (card to option)

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

External 8-bit SCSI cable used to connect the system unit to an external SCSI device such as the external 3510 SCSI enclosure (FC #8222). This cable connects to the connector for the SCSI controller integrated on the system board.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#8224) - SCSI-2 External Cable (long - option to option)

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

This is an 8-bit external SCSI cable used to connect external SCSI options to each other. The cable is approximately 1 meter long. A shorter version is also available see feature code # 8225.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#8225) - SCSI-2 External Cable (short - option to option)

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

This is an 8-bit external SCSI cable used to connect external SCSI options to each other. The cable is approximately 0.5 meters long. A longer version is also available see feature code # 8224.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required:
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#8226) - SCSI Active Terminator

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

This device is used to terminate externally attached SCSI devices and is used in conjunction with the following feature codes (8223, 8224, and 8225). A terminator must be ordered with the first SCSI cable order.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required:
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#8227) - Tie-down Strap Security Device

The tie-down strap is used as an aid in securing the system unit and connects the system unit via a cable to a more secure item such as a desk, wall fixture, etc.

  • Attributes provided:
  • Attributes required:
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed:
    • OS level required:
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#8228) - 1.2 GB SCSI-2, 5400 RPM Hard Disk Drive

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

The 1.2 GB SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive is a 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 the RS/6000 43P Series.

  • Attributes provided: 1.2 GB of additional storage.
  • Attributes required: 1 half high disk bay and 1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required:
    • Maximum allowed: 2
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3 or later, Windows NT(2) 3.51 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Supported

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

(#9396) - 1.2GB Base Hard Disk Drive

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

This feature specifies the 1.2GB Base Hard Disk. See feature (#8228) for a description of the 1.2GB SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive.

  • Attributes provided: 1.2 GB of storage.
  • Attributes required: 1 half high disk bay and 1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address.
  • For 7248-100, 120, 132:
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1
    • OS level required: AIX 4.1.3 or later, Windows NT(2) 3.51 (PowerPC Edition)
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Supported

Note: (2) Supported on systems with Windows NT installed prior to April 25, 1997. No longer available for Windows NT-based systems after December 31, 1997.

Independent Hardware Vendor Options

Independent hardware vendor options are available on IBM RS/6000 43P Series machine type 7248.

After configuring the required components the customer may select additional build to order components based on customer need from the following list:

  • 3Com Ethernet ISA TP only (#8240)
  • 3Com Ethernet ISA BNC/AUI (#8241)
  • 3Com Ethernet PCI 10/100 MB (#8242)

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

  • Olicom Token Ring PCI (#8246)

These same part numbers are available for customer installation by calling IBM PC Direct.

Feature Exchanges

None.

Accessories

 
Customer Replacement Parts

None.

Customer Replacement Parts

  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Anything from Aftermarket Options

Supplies

 
Diskettes

None required with the machine order.

Diskettes

None.

Trademarks

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

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

PC Direct is a trademark of ZIFF Communications Company and is used by IBM Corporation under license.




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