RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series, upgrades from 220 or 230 series, and POWER

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series with PowerPC (TM) technology are entry desktop workstations and servers that are binary compatible with the RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver family of systems. The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series is the industry's first implementation of the PowerPC (TM) archictecture, featuring the 66MHz PowerPC 601 (TM) processor.

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 has integrated SCSI-2 and Ethernet controllers. It has extensive growth capability from 16MB up to 256MB of error checking and correction (ECC) memory, internal fixed disk up to 2GB, up to a maximum of seven SCSI devices (including an optional internal fixed disk drive) on the SCSI bus, an optional 2.88MB diskette drive, an optional graphics adapter, and two 32-bit Micro Channel card slots for optional features.

The POWERstation 25T and 25W and POWERserver 25S are designed to meet customer needs for low-priced preconfigured models that address common additional requirements without limiting customers' ability to add to the configuration to satisfy their unique requirements. Each of these models offers the same base function as the POWERstation/POWERserver 250, as well as the additional features listed here.

The POWERstation 25T is a workstation model with a POWER GXT150 graphics adapter with appropriate cable, 540MB SCSI-2 disk drive, keyboard, mouse and the POWERdisplay 17.

The POWERstation 25W is a workstation model with a POWER GXT100 graphics adapter, 540MB SCSI-2 disk drive, keyboard and mouse.

The POWERserver 25S is an entry server model and comes complete with a 1GB SCSI-2 disk drive, 8 port RS-232 adapter and fan-out cable.

The POWERstation/POWERserver 25E is an upgrade from the POWERstation/POWERserver 220 or 230 series to provide the performance of the PowerPC 601 (TM) processor for these existing customers.

The POWER GXT100 graphics adapter and POWER GXT150 graphics adapter are also being announced. These are 8 bit, 256 color graphics adapters that attach directly to the PowerPC (TM) local processor bus and provide superior graphics performance. The POWER GXT100 graphics adapter version is an entry level adapter for 1024 x 768 resolution graphics, while the POWER GXT150 graphics adapter version has added VRAM and offers 1280 x 1024, 1152 x 900 and 1024 x 768 resolution support, multiple palettes and hardware window support.

Also being announced is a cable that provides for attaching a SUN display to any RISC System 7011 machine type model. This cable provides for 1152 x 900 resolution support used by SUN displays.

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General Availability

Planned General Availability Dates

    250, 25T, 25W and 25S - 15 October 1993
    GXT100 and GXT150     - 15 October 1993
    25E model upgrade     - 30 November 1993
    GXT100 and GXT150 as  - 30 November 1993
    MES order

Product Number

Description                  Machine     Models    Features
--------------------         ----------  --------  ----------
RISC System/6000
 POWERstation/
 POWERserver 250                7011     250
 
RISC System/6000
 POWERstation 25T               7011     25T
 
RISC System/6000
 POWERstation 25W               7011     25W
 
RISC System/6000
 POWERserver  25S               7011     25S
 
 
RISC System/6000
 POWERstation/
 POWERserver 25E                7011     25E
 Model Upgrade
 (MES Upgrade Only)
 
       Model
   From    To
   ----    --
    220    25E
    22G    25E
    22S    25E
    22W    25E
    230    25E
    23S    25E
    23W    25E
    23E    25E
 
2MB SIMM Memory                 7011     250,25T,    4001
                                         25W,25S,
                                         25E
 
4MB SIMM Memory (SPECIFY)                250,25T,    9230
                                         25W,25S,
                                         25E
 
8MB SIMM Memory Select                   250,25T,    4024
  (4MB to 8MB)                           25W,25S
 
16MB SIMM Memory                         250,25T,    4011
                                         25W,25S,
                                         25E
 
16MB SIMM Memory Select                  250,25T,    4025
  (4MB to 16MB)                          25W,25S
 
32MB SIMM Memory                         250,25T,    4012
                                         25W,25S,
                                         25E
 
32MB SIMM Memory Select                  250,25T,    4026
  (4MB to 32MB)                          25W,25S
 
540MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive (SPECIFY)        25T,25W     9254
 
 
1GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select
  (540MB to 1GB)                         25T,25W     2549
 
2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select
  (540MB to 2GB)                         25T,25W     2548
 
POWER GXT100 Graphics Adapter            250,25T,    2766
                                         25W,25S,
                                         25E
 
POWER GXT150 Graphics Adapter            250,25T,    2767
                                         25W,25S,
                                         25E
 
POWER GXT100 Graphics Adapter (SPECIFY)  25W         9991
 
POWER GXT150 Graphics Adapter (SPECIFY)  25T         9992
 
POWER GXT150 Graphics Adapter Select
  (GXT100 to GXT150)                     25W         2809

POWER Gt4e Graphics Adapter Select
  (GXT100 to GT4e)                       25W         2812
 
POWER Gt4e Graphics Adapter Select
  (GXT150 to GT4e)                       25T         2813
 
POWER GTO Accelerator Select
  (GXT100 to GTO)                        25W         2818
 
POWER GTO Accelerator Select
  (GXT150 to GTO)                        25T         2819
 
 
POWERdisplay 17 (SPECIFY)                25T         9612
 
 
POWERdisplay 19 Select                   25T         3606
  (POWERdisplay 17 to 19)
 
SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance     250,25T,
    External I/O Controller              25W,25S,    2420
                                         25E
 
SCSI-2 Differential Y-Cable              250,25T,    2422
                                         25W,25S,
                                         25E
 
SCSI-2 Differential System to            250,25T,    2423
    System Cable                         25W,25S,
                                         25E
 
Graphics I/O Card                        250,25T,    2810
                                         25W,25S,
                                         25E
 
SUN Compatible Display                   220,22W,    4227
  Converter Cable                        22G,
                                         22S,
                                         230,23W,
                                         23S,
                                         23E,250,
                                         25T,25W,
                                         25S,25E

 
The following features have been previously announced on
Machine Type 7011 and are available on the
POWERserver 25S:
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
---------------------------------------------    --------
8-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232 (SPECIFY)          9281
16-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232 Select            2956
  (8-Port to 16-Port)
128-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232 Select           8127
  (8-Port to 128-Port)
1GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive (SPECIFY)                   9249
2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select                      2583
 
 
The following features have been previously announced on
Machine Type 7011 and are available on the
POWERstation/POWERserver 250, POWERstation 25T, POWERstation
25W, POWERserver 25S, and POWERstation/POWERserver 25E:
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
---------------------------------------------    --------
Video capture adapter (VCA) - NTSC                2400
Video capture adapter (VCA) - PAL                 2401
 
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
SCSI-2 High-Performance I/O Controller            2410
 
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
200MB superslim 1st SCSI disk drive               2490
200MB superslim 2nd SCSI disk drive               2495
200MB superslim 1st SCSI disk drive               2491
200MB superslim 2nd SCSI disk drive               2496
540 MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive                          2390
1.0GB 3.5" SCSI disk drive                        2555
1.0GB  3.5" SCSI disk drive                       2559
2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive                             2580
3.5-Inch 2.88 MB Diskette Drive                   2610
Cable V.35 34 pin                                 2702
V.35 Pin Adapter - (France Only)                  2703
Cable X.21                                        2704
Fan out box                                       2705
 
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
V.24/EIA 232D cable                               2706
RISC System/6000 FDDI - Fiber Dual-Ring Upgrade   2723
RISC System/6000 FDDI - Fiber Single-Ring Adapter 2724
RISC System/6000 FDDI - STP Single-Ring Adapter   2725
RISC System/6000 FDDI - STP Dual-Ring Upgrade     2726
POWER Gt3i                                        2768
POWER Gt4e                                        2776
Integrated SCSI Controller Cable                  2833
SCSI Single-Ended Controller Cable                2834
SCSI-2 Controller Cable                           2836

 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
---------------------------------------------    --------
 
Term Cable 20 Meters                              2945
8-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232                    2930
Async Cable EIA-232/V.24                          2936
Printer/Terminal Interposer EIA-232               2937
16-Port Async Adapter - EIA-232                   2955
1-Port Multiprotocol Communications Adapter       2959
4MB SIMM Memory Card                              4002
8MB SIMM Memory                                   4003
4-Port Multiprotocol Adapter                      2700
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
X.25 Interface Co-Processor/2                     2960
X.25 Attachment Cable - X.21 - 3 meter            2965
X.25 Attachment Cable -  V.24 - 3 meter           2966
X.25 Attachment Cable -  V.35 - 3 meter           2967
Token-Ring High-Performance Network Adapter       2970
3270 Connection Adapter                           2990
3270 Connection Adapter-World Trade               2991
Multiport Interface Cable                         2995
16-Port Interface Cable - EIA-232                 2996
Ethernet (802.3) LAN adapter                      2980
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
PC Parallel Printer Cable                         3100
SCSI Device-to-Device Cable                       3130
POWERdisplay 17                                   3607
POWERdisplay 19                                   3601
Service pubs and/or wrap plugs                    3750
Diagnostic diskettes                              3751
Service pubs/wrap plugs/diagnostic disk           3752
POWER Gt1x to 15-Pin D-Shell Converter Cable      4213
POWER Gt1x to 6091 Display Cable                  4214
Token-Ring Cable (Same as cable
 included with Feature Number 2970)               4218
Ethernet 10Base2 Transceiver                      4223
Ethernet 10BaseT Transceiver                      4224
POWER Gt1x to POWERdisplay 16S Display Cable      4229
7235 POWER GTO Accelerator Feature                4350
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
AIX Operating System Preload (US, AP,             5005
 EMEA)
Digital Trunk Adapter                             6300
Digital Trunk Dual Adapter                        6305
M-Audio Capture and Playback Adapter              6301
3-Button Mouse                                    6041
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2
  Adapter (1 MB)                                  7002
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2
  Four-Port RS-232 Interface Board                7004
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster
  Adapter/A (2 MB)                                7006
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Eight-Port
  RS-232 Interface Board/A                        7008
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2
  Six-Port RS-232-C Synchronous Interface Board   7022
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2
  Eight-Port RS-232 Interface Board               7024

 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2
  Eight-Port RS-422 A Interface Board             7026
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2
  RS-422 Interface Board                          7028
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport
  Interface Cable                                 7030
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Eight-Port
  RS-422 Interface Board/A                        7042
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Six-Port V.35
  Interface Board/A                               7044
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Interface Board/A 7046
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Six-Port V.35
  Cable                                           7048
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Synchronous
  Interface Cable                                 7102
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Portmaster
  Adapter/A (1 MB)                                7104
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Eight-Port
  Cable                                           7106
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Six-Port X.21
  Cable                                           7108
Realtime Interface Co-Processor Six-Port X.21
  Cable                                           7110
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
RISC System/6000 128-Port Async Controller        8128
RISC System/6000 Remote Async Node 16-Port
  EIA-232                                         8130
RISC System/6000 128-Port Async Controller Cable,
  4.5-meter (15 foot)                             8131
RISC System/6000 128-Port Async Controller Cable,
  23-cm. (9 inches)                               8132
RISC System/6000 RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable   8133
RISC System/6000 Remote Async Node 16-Port
  EIA-232, Voltage Sensing                        8134
 
The following features are billable on the
POWERstation/POWERserver 250, POWERstation 25T, POWERstation
25W, POWERserver 25S and POWERstation/POWERserver 25E:
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
Keyboard - U.S. 101 Keys                          6010
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Belgian-Dutch/French)        6011
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Canadian French)             6012
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Danish)                      6013
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Finnish)                     6014
Keyboard - 102 Keys (French)                      6015
Keyboard - 102 Keys (German)                      6016
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Italian)                     6017
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Norwegian)                   6019
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Portuguese)                  6020
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Spanish)                     6021
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Swiss)                       6022
Keyboard - 102 Keys (United Kingdom-English)      6023
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Icelandic)                   6024
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Turkish)                     6025
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Greek)                       6026
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Hebrew)                      6027
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Arabic)                      6028
Keyboard - 106 Keys (Japanese-KANJI)              6030
Keyboard - 106 Keys (Korean)                      6031
Keyboard - 106 Keys (Chinese Tradional-Taiwan)    6033
Keyboard Dutch #143 (Netherlands)                 6034
Keyboard Turkish #440                             6035

 
The following features are standard for POWERstation 25T and
25W only.
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
 
3-Button Mouse Select                             9041
Keyboard - U.S. 101 Keys                          9010
Keyboard - 102 Keys
 (Belgian-Dutch/French)                           9011
Keyboard - 102 Keys
 (Canadian French)                                9012
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Danish)                      9013
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Finnish)                     9014
Keyboard - 102 Keys (French)                      9015
Keyboard - 102 Keys (German)                      9016
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Italian)                     9017
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Norwegian)                   9019
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Portuguese)                  9020
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Spanish)                     9021
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Swiss)                       9022
Keyboard - 102 Keys (United Kingdom-English)      9023
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Icelandic)                   9024
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Turkish)                     9025
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Greek)                       9026
Keyboard Dutch - 102 Keys #143 (Netherlands)      9034
Keyboard Turkish - 102 Keys #440                  9035
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Hebrew)                      9027
Keyboard - 102 Keys (Arabic)                      9028
Keyboard - 106 Keys (Japanese-KANJI)              9030
Keyboard - 106 Keys (Korean)                      9031
Keyboard - 106 Keys
 (Chinese Traditional-Taiwan)                     9033

 
The following language groups are available on the
POWERstation/POWERserver 250, POWERstation 25T, POWERstation
25W and POWERserver 25S:
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
Language Group - U. S. English                    9300
Language Group - Dutch                            9700
Language Group - French                           9703
Language Group - German                           9704
Language Group - Norwegian                        9706
Language Group - Portuguese                       9707
Language Group - Spanish                          9708
Language Group - Swedish                          9709
Language Group - Italian                          9711
Language Group - Canadian French                  9712
Language Group - French/Belgian                   9713
Language Group - Japanese                         9714
Language Group - Taiwan                           9715
Language Group - Korea                            9716
 
The following power cords are available on the
POWERstation/POWERserver 250, POWERstation 25T, POWERstation
25W and POWERserver 25S:
 
Description                                      Feature
                                                 Number
-------------------------------------            -------
Power cord                                        9800
Power cord                                        9820
Power cord                                        9821
Power cord                                        9824
Power cord                                        9825
Power cord                                        9827
Power cord                                        9828
Power cord                                        9829
Power cord                                        9830
Power cord                                        9831
Power cord                                        9833
Power cord                                        9834
Power cord                                        9986

Highlights

Introduces PowerPC 601 (TM) processor - first implementation of the PowerPC Architecture (TM) developed jointly by IBM, Apple and Motorola
Offers significant advances in compute and graphics performance to provide cost-effective entry workstation and server solutions.
New high-performance leadership graphics adapters which connect directly to the PowerPC (TM) local processor bus and provide accelerated 2D performance. With the AIXwindows 3D feature, Softgraphics support is provided for full-function 3D graphics capability.
Binary compatible with the current family of RISC System/6000 systems and the latest version of AIX/6000 3.2, IBM's open UNIX operating system
16MB to 256MB of memory, using standard PS/2 memory SIMMs with ECC for high reliability and availability
Optional internal fixed disk of 200MB, 540MB, 1GB, 2GB and optional internal 2.88MB diskette drive
Open system design: industry standard memory, industry standard integrated SCSI-2 and Ethernet (10 Base 5, 10 Base T) controllers and two industry standard Micro Channel slots, for additional growth capability
LAN-dependent, LAN-attached or stand-alone workstation
Attractively priced, easily-configured models available
POWERstation/POWERserver 220 or 230 series systems can be upgraded to the new model conversion 25E

Description

Business Solutions

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

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

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Investment Protection

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

User Productivity

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series supports AIXwindows(1) Environment/6000, which is based on the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) X window System, and includes a graphical user interface based on OSF/Motif(2)

Through the use of industry standard OSF/Motif, savings may be realized in end-user training and application development. Additionally, savings in hardware may be realized through the use of LAN-attached Xstations, to reduce cost per seat.

AIXwindows Environment/6000, based on the versatile OSF/Motif graphics user interface, provides the user with icons to represent files, printers and system objects, and allows the user to manipulate the file system through the icons. Support for InfoExplorer,(3) the online documentation aid, offers the user flexible access to online documentation using task index, hypertext jump points, and search features. These features allow users to become participant quickly, minimizing training and reducing costs.

Growth Enablement

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

The integrated SCSI-2 controller attaches up to seven SCSI devices. One internal disk drive may be installed in the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series. A 200MB, 540MB, 1GB or 2GB drive can be installed. Additional external devices may be attached, or by using Differential High-Performance External I/O Controllers (#2420) and external DASD Expansion Units, up to 30 GB of total disk storage may be configured. The integrated Ethernet controller and the PowerPC (TM) local processor bus slot for graphics adapters allow the user to have a LAN attachment and additional I/O devices and graphics without utilizing any of the Micro Channel(4) slots.

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

System Management

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

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

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 Series Standard Features

Base Model Configuration 250

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

The standard features of the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 are:

66MHz PowerPC 601 (TM) processor
Eight slots for SIMM memory cards
16 MB memory (Four 4MB SIMM memory cards that use the first four of eight available slots)
One integrated SCSI-2 controller
One integrated Ethernet controller
Standard Device Ports/Connectors:
- Keyboard/Speaker Port
- Mouse Port
- Tablet Port
- Two Serial Ports
- Parallel Printer Port
- SCSI-2 Port
- Ethernet Port
Two Micro Channel card slots for expansion (form factor 3)
One PowerPC (TM) local processor bus slot for an optional graphics adapter (GXT100 or GXT150)
One fixed disk and one diskette bay available for expansion
Memory Select Options - 32, 64, 128MB
This requires only four memory slots, up to 128MB may be added in the other four slots for a maximum of 256MB.

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

Preconfigured Models

Three specially-priced preconfigured models are available, by ordering the standard model configurations: the POWERstation 25T and 25W and POWERserver 25S.

POWERstation 25T

The graphics workstation can operate in a LAN environment or, with a diskette drive, in a standalone environment. Customers can upgrade memory, disk capacity and graphics.

This model is appropriate for desktop publishing, CASE, 2D CAD, Electrical Design Automation, student workstations, or other environments where enhanced 2D graphics performance and low-cost RISC workstations are appropriate. With soft 3D capability, cost-effective entry 3D performance is provided. With optional 3D graphics adapters, higher level 3D performance may be obtained.

These are the standard features for the POWERstation 25T:

All features listed for the POWERstation/POWERserver 250
POWER GXT150 graphics adapter and cable that attaches to the display
540 MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive
Keyboard
Mouse
POWERdisplay 17
Memory Select Options - 32, 64, 128 MB
Graphics Select Options - POWER Gt4e or GTO Accelerator
Disk Drive Select Options - 1 GB, 2 GB
Display Select Option POWERdisplay 19

POWERstation 25W

The POWERstation 25W is configured similarily to the 25T, but comes with the POWER GXT100 graphics adapter and without the display or display cable (for environments where an appropriate display is already available).

These are the standard features for the POWERstation 25W:

All features listed for the POWERstation/POWERserver 250
POWER GXT100 graphics adapter
540 MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive
Keyboard
Mouse
Memory Select Options - 32, 64, 128 MB
Graphics Select Options - POWER GXT150 graphics adapter, POWER Gt4e or GTO Accelerator
Disk Drive Select Options - 1 GB, 2 GB
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POWERserver 25S

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

The standard features for the POWERserver 25S are:

All features listed for the POWERstation/POWERserver 250
1 GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive
8 Port Async Adapter with the Multiport Interface Cable (FC #2995)
Memory Select Options - 32, 64, 128 MB
2 GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select Option
Async Select Options - 16 Port and 128 Port

Model Conversions

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

NOTE: Parts removed or replaced become the property of the customer

GXT100 and GXT150 Graphics Adapters

These graphics adapters are designed for superior 2D performance in an AIXwindows 2D environment. When used in conjunction with the AIXwindows 3D feature and Softgraphics they will provide cost-effective 3D performance. This is made possible through a design which interfaces video memory and a unique graphics accelerator chip directly to the PowerPC (TM) local processor bus.

The POWER GXT100 graphics adapter is an entry level adapter for 1024 x 768 resolution graphics, while the POWER GXT150 graphics adapter has added VRAM and provides 1280 x 1024, 1152 x 900 and 1024 x 768 resolution support, multiple color palettes and hardware window support.

Both graphics adapters are 8-bit single buffer, 256 color, graphics adapters that attach directly to the PowerPC 601 (TM) processor bus and do not require a Micro Channel slot. Each requires AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2.5 2D (support for X11R5) or later and AIX Version 3.2.5 for RISC System/6000.

Characteristics of both adapters:

Low-cost, high-performance graphical interface acclerator
Hardware acceleration for:
- Points
- Lines
- Triangles
- Rectangles
- Quadrilaterals
- Bit Block Transfer
Pattern fill support
Rectangular and Non-Rectangular clipping
60 to 77 Hz Refresh Modes
1024 x 768 resolution
256 Colors from a palette of 16 million
Meets ISO 9241 Part 3 on appropriate displays
Maximum of one adapter per system can be installed

Additional characteristics of the POWER GXT150 graphics adapter with its 3MB VRAM provide support for:

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Hardware window support
1280 x 1024 and 1152 x 900 resolution support
Multiple color palettes
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(2).Trademark of Open Software Foundation
(3).InfoExplorer is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
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Product Positioning

While offering significant performance improvements over rival products, the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series provides a high-performance, cost-effective workstation solution for applications such as software development, technical publishing and CAD. It works in standalone or local area network (LAN)-based configurations. This PowerPC(TM)-based system can also be used as a low-cost server for ASCII terminal networks to applications such as retail, branch banking, wholesale and plant floor.

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series offers binary compatibility with the RISC System/6000 family of systems, providing both investment protection and scaleability. AIX/6000 provides a robust, stable and common environment for RISC System/6000 clients and servers today. As customer requirements and technology evolve into areas such as as next-generation multimedia data base applications, POWERstation 250s have the performance to adapt with customer requirements.

With either the GXT100 or GXT150 graphics adapters, the workstation models are ideally suited to environments where high performance and low cost-per-seat are important. By adding the AIXwindows 3D feature with Softgraphics, this product provides effective price/performance solutions for some 3D applications. Refer to Product Announcement 193-aaa (RFA #21964), dated September 21, 1993, for additional information on supported interfaces and recommended environments for Softgraphics.

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series provides a tremendous amount of computing power in a compact package. Its compute performance is greater than several other RISC System/6000 desktop and deskside units. Customers will need to evaluate the tradeoffs between compute performance, price and I/O expansion capability. For some uses such as file servers, customers will be better served by selecting a deskside system, because of its greater I/O expansion capabilities.

Publications

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

 
          TITLE                               ORDER NUMBER
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Quick Reference                                SC23-2401
Getting Started                                GC23-2521
Documentation Overview                         SC23-2456
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver
  Hardware Setup Guide                         SA23-2701
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver Setup
  and Operator Guide                           SA23-2664
System Unit Safety Information                 SA23-2652
AIX Version 3.2 Diskless Workstation
  Management Guide                             SC23-2433

SLSS is available by order number only. Customers currently subscribing to SLSS will receive publication updates automatically.

The following publications are available from the Software Publications Center (SPC).

If translated publications are not available, U.S. English publications will be shipped instead of the national language publications. National language publications will be shipped, when available, to customers who ordered national language publications but received U.S. English. Contact your IBM representative to determine availability date.

                                          Order
    Title                                 Number      Language
---------------------------------------   ---------  ---------
IBM RISC System/6000 System Overview      GC12-2111  German
                                          GA82-1005  Belgian/
                                                      Dutch
                                          GA82-1004  Belgian/
                                                      French
 
IBM RISC System/6000 Planning for Your    GC12-2112  German
  System Installation
 
 
Quick Reference                           SC11-0964  French
                                          SC12-2118  German
                                          SC14-4180  Swedish
                                          SA20-0028  Korean
                                          SB82-4010  Belgian/
                                                      Dutch
                                          SC10-9201  Spanish

Getting Started                           GC11-0963  French
                                          GC12-2187  German
                                          GA15-4409  Norwegian
                                          GB82-4031  Belgian/
                                                      Dutch
                                          GC10-9248  Spanish
                                          GC14-4173  Swedish
                                          GA20-0025  Korean
 
Documentation Overview                    SC12-2158  German
 
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver         SA11-1244  French
  Hardware Setup Guide                    SA12-4432  German
                                          GA13-1836  Italian
                                          SA14-4179  Swedish
                                          SA88-6716  Japenese
                                          SA20-0023  Korean

7011 POWERstation and POWERserver         SA11-1243  French
  Setup and Operator Guide                SA12-4259  German
                                          SA15-4339  Norwegian
                                          SB82-4018  Belgian/
                                                      Dutch
                                          SA13-1660  Italian
                                          SA14-2865  Swedish
                                          SA88-6704  Japanese
                                          SA20-0022  Korean
AIX Version 3.2 Diskless Workstation      SC11-0897  French
  Management Guide
 
Problem Solving Guide and Reference       SA20-0026  Korean
                                          SC12-2076  German

IBM RISC System/6000 System Overview      GC23-2406  English
IBM RISC System/6000 Planning for Your
  System Installation                     GC23-2407  English
Quick Reference                           SC23-2401  English
Getting Started                           GC23-2521  English
Documentation Overview                    SC23-2456  English
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver
  Hardware Setup Guide                    SA23-2701  English
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver
  Setup and Operator Guide                SA23-2664  English
POWERstation and POWERserver Common
  Diagnostics and Service Guide           SA23-2687  English
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver
  Service Guide                           SA23-2665  English
System Unit Safety Information            SA23-2652  English

AIX Version 3.2 Diskless Workstation
  Management Guide                        SC23-2433  English
Problem Solving Guide and Reference       SC23-2204  English
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver
  Hardware Technical Reference            SA23-2666  English
POWERstation and POWERserver Hardware
  Technical Information - General
  Architecture                            SA23-2643  English
POWERstation and POWERserver
  Hardware Technical Information
  Options and Devices                     SA23-2646  English
CD-ROM Hypertext Information Base Library
  for AIX Version 3.2                     SC23-2163  English

Technical Information

Specified Operating Environment

Physical Specifications

Physical Specifications of the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series:

Height: 84mm (3.3 inches) Weight: 9-11.5kg (20-25 lbs) Width: 406mm (16.0 inches) Depth: 419mm (16.5 inches) Thermal Output:307 BTUs per hour (typical configuration) 89.95 joules per second (typical configuration) 511 BTUs per hour (maximum configuration) 149.72 joules per second (maximum configuration) Noise Rating 5.2 Bel sound Power (operating - upper limit, typical configuration) 5.0 Bel sound Power (idle - upper limit, typical configuration) 39dbA sound pressure - operating (mean one-meter position) 38dbA sound pressure - idle (mean one-meter position) EMC Conformance Classification: USA FCC Class A Japan VCCI-1 Europe CISPR 22 Note: IBM has applied for FCC Class B certification and has not yet received approval. IBM also intends to comply with CISPR 22 Class B and VCCI-2. Physical Specifications of the POWERdisplay 17: Height: 414mm (16.25 inches) Weight: 22.0kg (48.4 lbs) unpacked Width: 406mm (16.0 inches) Depth: 470mm (18.50 inches) Physical Specifications of the POWERdisplay 19: Height: 485mm (19.09 inches) Weight: 34.0kg (74.8 lbs) unpacked Width: 480mm (18.9 inches)

Environmental:

Environmental Impact Assessment Number 617P-3

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

Environmental Impact Assessment:

Compliance with Corporate Standard C-S 3-0527-002 (1991-06) Control of Chemicals in IBM Facilities, Requirements and Responsibilities. Depth: 506mm (19.92 inches)

Operating Environment

Operating Environment for the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series: Temperature: 16 to 32 degrees C (60 to 90 degrees F) Relative Humidity 8-80% Wet Bulb: 23 degrees C (73 degrees F) Operating Voltages: 110-220 volts AC 50/60 Hz Output in Watts: 140 Power Source Loading 0.22kVA (typical configuration) 0.32kVA (maximum configuration) Operating Environment for the POWERdisplay 17: Voltage: 100/120V ac, 220/240V ac 50/60 Hz Power Source loading: 0.32 KVA Operating Environment for the POWERdisplay 19: Voltage: 100/120V ac, 220/240V ac 50/60 Hz Power Source loading: 0.48 KVA ISO 9000 Registered IBM Locations: Santa Palomba, Italy Manufacturing 9002 Havant, England Development 9001 Austin, Texas, USA Manufacturing 9002 Development 9001 AIX Software Development 9001 Supported IBM features Complying to ISO 9241 Part 3: POWERdisplay 17 (Feature 3607) POWERdisplay 19 (Feature 3601)

Machine Requirements

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

A RISC System/6000-supported ASCII terminal or a POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series-supported display, display adapter and keyboard.
For installation and support of diskless or dataless POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series systems, the network to which the system is attached must contain at least one IBM RISC System/6000 system that has a 3.5-inch diskette drive. Diagnostics are run off the host if the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series is attached to a network as a client. In addition, that IBM RISC System/6000 must have AIX/6000 3.2.5, at the current level, installed and operational. LAN-dependent systems do not require the optional diskette drive (#2610).
Diskless systems must be connected to the boot server using either the integrated Ethernet controller or a Token-Ring Adapter (#2970). LAN-dependent machines with disk drives may be connected to the boot server with the above or with an Ethernet Adapter (#2980).
For standalone configurations, a disk drive and diskette drive are required. Diagnostics must be run from a diskette drive or disk drive for standalone systems. Note: An external media unit is recommended to support software distribution in standalone environments.

Programming Requirements

Programming Requirements of the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series: AIX Version 3.2.5 for RISC System/6000, at the level, including any updates, that is current at the time the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series is available, is required for operating the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series. Small disk configurations (200 MB) may be dependent on a LAN connection, based on the fixed-disk storage requirement of the specific software selected. Refer to "Software Offerings" in the publication, IBM RISC System/6000 System Overview, (GC23-2406) for assistance in planning fixed-disk requirements. Programming Requirements of POWER GXT100 graphics adapter and POWER GXT150 graphics adapter, POWER GT4e and GTO Accelerator: AIX Version 3.2.5 for RISC System/6000, at the level, including any updates, that is current at the time the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series is available. Also, AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2.5 (support for X11R5) or higher is required for installation of these graphics adapters. For customers requiring 3D capability on a "2D" graphics adapter, the AIXwindows/3D feature is required.
AIX/6000 applications written for POWER-based RISC System/6000s will run on the new POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series without recompilation. (The only exception to this statement would be applications written using kernel extensions which use certain privileged Assembler instructions. IBM is not aware of any applications using these instructions.) Additional performance can be achieved by recompiling with the latest versions of the IBM XL compilers to further exploit the PowerPC (TM) technology.
Applications compiled using a compiler option to exploit the PowerPC (TM) technology may not function properly on systems that do not employ that technology. Customers with any combination of POWER-, POWER2- and PowerPC 601-based (TM) systems may continue to run their applications unmodified. New applications and recompilation of existing applications for use in a mixed processor environment should be compiled using the POWER or common mode options available in the new XL compilers or any other compilers that support those options.
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(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

Planning Information

Cable Orders

No additional cables required with the base machine.

Memory Configurations

The POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series achieves exceptional performance while using industry-standard memory SIMM devices. This exceptional performance is accomplished by interleaving memory access across two banks of double-word wide memory. This means that memory is addressed in groups of four SIMM devices. Because of this new use of memory, the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series requires that memory SIMMs are installed in groups of four. The same size SIMM must be used in each group of four SIMMs.

Memory Considerations for Model Upgrades

Due to the new use of memory described in "Memory Configurations" for the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series, consideration needs to be made for upgrades from a 220 or 230 with regard to memory SIMMs. Since these previous models addressed memory in pairs, rather than fours, an upgrade may require the purchase of additional memory SIMMs to complete a group of four SIMMs.

Cables Required for Use with IBM Displays

The appropriate IBM cable feature code should be ordered when attaching displays to the POWER GXT100 graphics adapter or POWER GXT150 graphics adapter. Refer to the following table to determine the appropriate IBM cable feature code to order. Interlaced display modes are not supported by these graphics adapters. Note that the GXT100 graphics adapter supports the 1024 x 768 resolution only.
Display Type Resolution Refresh Hz Cable FC 8508 Mono 1280x1024 67 #4213 6091-023 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 6091-019 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 6091-19i Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 60 POWERdisplay 19 Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 60 POWERdisplay 17 Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 1280x1024 60 1024x768 75 1024x768 70 6091-016 Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 60 POWERdisplay 16 Color 1280x1024 77 #4214 60 1091-051(16) Color 1280x1024 72 #4229 POWERdisplay 16sColor 1280x1024 72 #4229 5081-016 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 8517 Color 1024x768 70 #4213 6314-014 * Color 1024x768 70 #4213 6319-015 * 60 6317-017 * Color 1280x1024 60 #4213 1024x768 75 70 60 Note: Other IBM displays, such as 632x and 952x displays, which support the listed resolution and refresh modes may also be attached using cable #4213.

Cables Required for Use with Other Displays

The appropriate IBM cable feature code should be ordered when attaching displays to the POWER GXT100 graphics adapter or POWER GXT150 graphics adapter. Refer to the following table to determine the appropriate IBM cable feature code to order. Interlaced display modes are not supported by these graphics adapters. Note that the GXT100 graphics adapter supports the 1024 x 768 resolution only.
Display Type Resolution Refresh Hz Cable FC SUN Color 1152x900 76 #4227 66 Mitsubishi Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 HL6915 1024x768 70 1024x768 60 Nanao 9070U Color 1024x768 60 #4214 NEC 4D Color 1024x768 70 #4214 1024x768 60 NEC 5D Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 1024x768 70 1024x768 60 IDEK MF5117 Color 1024x768 60 #4214 SONY GDM1953 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 SONY GDM1954 Color 1024x768 60 #4214 SONY GDM1605 Color 1024x768 60 #4214 SONY GDM1606 Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 Mitsubishi Color 1280x1024 60 #4214 HL/FL6615 1024x768 70 1024x768 60 NEC 5FG/6FG Color 1280x1024 74 #4214 1024x768 75 Goldstar Color 1024x768 60 #4213 VGA1465 Hyundai SVGA Color 1024x768 60 #4213 NEC 3FGx Color 1024x768 60 #4213 Panasonic Color 1024x768 60 #4213 C1395

Supported Devices

External Storage Machines

IBM 7203 Model 001 Portable Disk Unit
IBM 7204 Model 320 External Disk Drive
IBM 7204 Model 001 1GB External Disk Drive
IBM 7204 Model 010 1GB External Disk Drive
IBM 7206 Model 001 2.0GB External 4mm Tape Drive
IBM 7206 Model 005 4.0GB External 4mm Tape Drive
IBM 7207 Model 001 150MB 1/4-inch Tape Drive
IBM 7207 Model 011 525MB External 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Drive
IBM 7207 Model 012 1.2GB External 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Drive
IBM 7208 Model 001 2.3 GB 8mm Tape Drive
IBM 7208 Model 011 5.0 GB 8mm Tape Drive
IBM 7209 Model 001 650MB R/W Optical Disk Drive
IBM 7209 Model 002 1.19GB R/W Optical Disk Drive
IBM 7210 Model 001 External CD-ROM Drive
IBM 7210 Model 005 External CD-ROM Drive
IBM 9334 Model 500 Deskside Expansion Unit (Requires dedicated SCSI I/O Controller)
IBM 9334 Model 501 Deskside Expansion Unit (Requires dedicated SCSI I/O Controller)
IBM 9348 Model 012 Magnetic Tape Unit (1/2-inch 9 Track Tape Drive)

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

ASCII Terminals

The IBM 3151, 3161, 3162, 3163, and 3164 are supported in 3161 mode. Support for the IBM 3164 included color attributes.

IBM 3151 Model 310/410*
IBM 3161*
IBM 3162*
IBM 3163*
IBM 3164*
DEC VT100**
DEC VT220
DEC VT320
DEC VT330
WYSE 30**
WYSE 50
WYSE 60
WYSE 350

* National language support is provided through the use of Cartridge 8859/1.2 inserted in the terminal.

IBM Displays

POWERdisplay 16S (#3603)
POWERdisplay 16 (#3600)
POWERdisplay 17 (#3607)
POWERdisplay 19 (#3601)
IBM 1091-051 17-inch Color Display (1024 x 1280 72Hz NI)
IBM 5081 16-inch Color Display (1024 x 1280 60HZ only)*

feature code #1280 required

IBM 6091 16-inch Color Monitor (1280 x 1024 60HZ and 1024 x 768 75 Hz NI)
IBM 6091 19-inch Color Display (1280 x 1024 60HZ NI and 1280 x 1024 67 Hz NI)
IBM 6091-19i 19-inch Color Display (1280 x 1024 60 Hz, 77 Hz)
IBM 6091 23-inch Color Display (1280 x 1024 60Hz NI only)*
IBM 6314 14-inch Color Display (1024 x 768 70Hz only)
IBM 6319 15-inch Color Display (1024 x 768 60Hz only)
IBM 6317 17-inch Color Display (1280 x 1024 60Hz and 1024 x 768 75,70,60Hz)
IBM Monochrome Display 8508 (1280 x 1024 67HZ only)

IBM Personal System/2 8517 Color Display (1024 x 768)

* RPQs for 'separate sync': RPQ 8K1700 for 5081-16 and RPQ 8K1744 for 6091-23.

Vendor Displays

Mitsubishi HL-6915SBK 1280 x 1024 20-inch color
NANAO 9070 1024 x 768 16-inch color
NEC 4D Multisync 1024 x 768 16-inch color
NEC 5D Multisync 1280 x 1024 20-inch color
IDEK MF-5117 1024 x 768 17-inch color
Sony GDM-1606/1953 1280 x 1024 16-inch, 19-inch color
Sony GDM-1605/1954 1024 x 768 16-inch, 19-inch color
Mitsubishi HL/FL6615 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768 16-inch color
NEC 5FG/6FG 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768 21-inch color
Goldstar VGA1465 1024 x 768 14-inch color
Hyundai SVGA 1024 x 768 14-inch color
NEC 3FGx 1024 x 768 15-inch color
Panasonic C1395 1024 x 768 14-inch color

Dials

IBM 6094-010

IBM 6094-010 requires 6094 feature #4060 for attachment to a standard serial port. 6094 feature #4061 may also be required.

Lighted Programmable Function Keyboard

IBM 6094-020

IBM 6094-020 requires 6094 feature #4060 for attachment to a standard Serial Port. 6094 feature #4061 may also be required.

Tablets

IBM 6093 Tablet Model 011 (requires 6093 cable feature #4015)
IBM 6093 Tablet Model 012 (requires 6093 cable feature #4015)

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 3812-002 Page Printer
IBM 3816-01D and 01S Page Printer (Note 1)
IBM 4019-001 LaserPrinter
IBM 4019-E01 LaserPrinter E
IBM 4029-010 LaserPrinter 5E
IBM 4029-020 LaserPrinter 6
IBM 4029-022 LaserPrinter
IBM 4029-030 LaserPrinter 10
IBM 4029-042 LaserPrinter
IBM 4029-040 LaserPrinter 10L
IBM 4039 LaserPrinter 10R, 10D, 12L, 12R, 16L
IBM 4070 IJ Printer Model 1
IBM 4079 Color Jetprinter PS 4079
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 4224-301, 302, 3C2, and 3E3 Serial Printer
IBM 4226-302 Printer
IBM 4234-009 Line Dot Matrix Printer
IBM 4234-013 Line Dot Matrix Printer
IBM 5202-001 Quietwriter** II
IBM 5204-001 Quickwriter*
IBM 6252-AP2 Impactwriter*
IBM 6262-AS2 Impactwriter*

The following OEM printers are also supported:

Hewlett Packard LaserJet** Series II
Hewlett Packard LaserJet Series III
Hewlett Packard LaserJet Series IIISi
Hewlett Packard LaserJet Series 4
AIX support for Hewlett Packard JetDirect Ethernet Card

Printer notes:

Feature code #7652 for the IBM 3816 Page Printer is required for attachment to the RISC System/6000 system.
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.
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.

Printers Peripherals

4033-001 IBM LAN Connection For Printers and Plotters (Token-Ring)
4033-002 IBM LAN Connection For Printers and Plotters (Ethernet 10BaseT)
4033-003 IBM LAN Connection For Printers and Plotters (Ethernet 10Base2)

Modems

Modem support is provided to allow communication through common carrier telephone networks using dial-up or leased lines with asynchronous protocols or the synchronous half-duplexed SDLC protocols. Not all features supported by the listed modems are supported by the AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000 software.
Modems Protocols Standards ----------------------- ------------ --------------------
IBM 5865 9600bps SYNC EIA-232D, CCITT V.24 IBM 7861 up to 19.2 Kbps ASYNC SYNC EIA-232D, CCITT V.24

The following Trade Marks apply to products referenced in this section.

** LAGO Systems and DataWheel are trademarks of Lago Systems, Inc.
** DEC is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.
** WYSE is a trademark of WYSE Corporation.
** VISUAL 640 XDS is a trademark of Visual Technology.
** Smartmodem 1200 and 2400 is a trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
** Racal-Vadic is a trademark of RACALVADIC Corp.
** HP LaserJet Series II and III and TI Omnilaser 2115 are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Inc.
** DATAPRODUCTS LZR 2665 and DATAPRODUCTS BP 2000 are trademarks of Dataproducts Inc.
** PRINTRONIX P9012 is a trademark of Printronix Inc.
** Spaceball is a trademark of Spaceball Technologies, Inc.
** QMS is a trademark of QMS, Inc.
** UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc. in the USA and other countries, and is licensed by UNIX System Laboratories, Inc. in Japan.

Security, Auditability and Control

Security and auditability features of the POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series include:

Physical security provided by a key lock that helps prevent both cover removal and unauthorized IPL of operating system when locked
Customer-orderable Security Cable accessory

This product also uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, software and/or application software. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administrative procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.

Charges

Consult your IBM Marketing Representative.

Terms and Conditions

All Terms and Conditions are the same as those which apply to the IBM 7011/RISC System/6000 220.
LICENSED INTERNAL CODE Licensed Internal Code applies: Yes

Announcement Countries

All European, Middle Eastern and African Countries.

The data in this letter is subject to the disclaimer in Letter ZS90-0112, which is available from IBM on request.

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