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43P-240

	original	upgraded
Hostname	(ancient tkrrs6z.gsi.de)	rs6kf (192.168.1.42)
CPU	1xPPC 604e, 233 MHz	2xPPC 604e, 233 MHz, 2x1MB L2Cache
Firmware	2404...
Network	10Mb	10Mb 100Mb
RAM	4x128MB + 4x0MB (EDO ECC DIMM)	4x128MB + 4x128MB 12Mx72 EDO 60ns 3.3V (P/N 40H8545 FRU 42H2775 SEC KMM372F1680AK-6)
Graphics	GXT120P; VGA
Hard Disk	2x4.5GB DCHS	+ external DEC StorageWorks
CD ROM	yes
Other Media	3.5" floppy tape drive DDS-2	tape drive DDS-3 Sony SDT-9000
Keyboard/Mouse	PS/2
SCSI	onboard (wide, scsi1, 04-B0 )	+ extra (wide, scsi0, 04-03 )
Battery
OS		AIX 5.1 ML09
Misc		fileserver

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes

References

Sales Manual: @IBM, local, printable
System Software Map: @IBM

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

RS/6000 7043 43P Series
Service Guide Fourth Edition (October 1998) SA38-0512-03 (web)
(local)

RS/6000 7043 43P Series
Setup Instructions Third Edition (October 1998) SA38-0510-02 (web)
(local)

RS/6000 7043 43P Series
User's Guide Fourth Edition (October 1998) SA38-0511-03 (web)
(local)

Supplement to the
Service Guide and User's Guide Second Edition (December 2000) SN32-9080-01 (web)
(local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
RS/6000 7043 43P Series Service Guide	Fourth Edition (October 1998)	SA38-0512-03	(web) (local)
RS/6000 7043 43P Series Setup Instructions	Third Edition (October 1998)	SA38-0510-02	(web) (local)
RS/6000 7043 43P Series User's Guide	Fourth Edition (October 1998)	SA38-0511-03	(web) (local)
Supplement to the Service Guide and User's Guide	Second Edition (December 2000)	SN32-9080-01	(web) (local)

To do

rework installation: libtermcap.a, customize, local freeware
5.1 freeware
webserver ?

320/32H

(two machines)

	original	upgraded
Host		rs6ka (192.168.1.38)
Model	7012-320 7012-32H
CPU	POWER 20 MHz POWER 25 MHz
RAM	1x8x2MB = 16MB 1x8x2MB = 16MB	8x4=32MB
Graphics	? Colour Graphics Display Adapter (gda0) 3W3
Hard Disk	no no	IBM DCAS-32160 (2060 MB)
Network	no no	Ethernet High-Performance LAN Adapter FRU P/N 00G3368 AUI/BNC
CD ROM	no	external Plextor 32TSi works
Other Media	3.5" Floppy, 2.88MB
Slots	MCA, 2 free MCA, 1 free
SCSI	IBM
OS	N/A	AIX 3.2.5

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pixx

References

Sales Manual: @IBM, local, printable
System Software Map: @IBM
Overview 7012 IBM RS/6000: local, printable,

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

7012 Models 300 Series RS/6000
Installation and Service Guide First Edition (October 1997) SA38-0545-00 (local)

7012 Models 300 Series RS/6000
Operator Guide First Edition (October 1997) SA38-0544-00 (local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
7012 Models 300 Series RS/6000 Installation and Service Guide	First Edition (October 1997)	SA38-0545-00	(local)
7012 Models 300 Series RS/6000 Operator Guide	First Edition (October 1997)	SA38-0544-00	(local)

Paper docs:

Title Date Code/Content

7012 POWERstation and POWERserver
Operator Guide Fourth Edition (June 1993) SA23-2623-03

7012 POWERstation and POWERserver
Installation and Service Guide Third Edition (1992) SA23-2624-02

7012 POWERstation and POWERserver
Installation and Service Guide Fifth Edition (1993) SA23-2624-04

Some historical 320 references:
- Computing History - IBM RS/6000 320
- Memorandum on Computer Usage @ BNL
- IBM RS/6000 support @ hep.nd.edu

Title	Date	Code/Content
7012 POWERstation and POWERserver Operator Guide	Fourth Edition (June 1993)	SA23-2623-03
7012 POWERstation and POWERserver Installation and Service Guide	Third Edition (1992)	SA23-2624-02
7012 POWERstation and POWERserver Installation and Service Guide	Fifth Edition (1993)	SA23-2624-04

To do

32H:

customize: xdt3 problem, termcap for dtterm
more Freeware
Freeware local: perl Config.pm, top, openssl(perl problem),
patches: patch tape (tapegen?)
cset 2.1.4?

320:

Key, SCSI card fuse, NIC
disk, install OS

3CT/39H

	original	upgraded
Host		rs6kc (192.168.1.40)
Model	7030-3CT 7012-39H
CPU	POWER2 67 MHz POWER2 67 MHz 2x1M cache 10ns 88G4012
RAM	2 x 8 x 8 MB = 128MB 72pin FPM ECC 60ns SIMMs 8x16MB (on CPU card) + 8x16MB 60ns 4Mx40 5V FRU 43G1796 = 256MB
Graphics	GXT150M (13W3) N/A	GXT150M (13W3)
Hard Disk	2x4.xGB, defective DFHS S2W 2150MB 74G7007	IBM DCHS 4.5GB
Network	10Mb Ethernet AUI/BNC Tokenring 10Mb Ethernet AUI/BNC FRU 32G1996 Tokenring FDDI
CD ROM	yes PN/FRU 88G4917/21 Aug-1995 (Firmware B726)	IBM OEM FRU 06H3847
Other Media	3.5" Floppy (1.44MB) Archive DDS-2 tape drive 3.5" Floppy (1.44MB) DFR723D01A FRU P/N 88G4768
Slots	4x Microchannel, 2x free MCA, 1x free
SCSI	IBM proprietary
OS	AIX ?	AIX 4.1.5

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pix

References

Hardware Announcement Letter: 39H
Sales Manual:
- 3CT: @IBM, local, printable
- 390: @IBM, local, printable
- 39H: @IBM, local, printable
System Software Map:
- 390: @IBM,
- 39H: @IBM,

PDF docs:

Title	Date	Code/Content
7012 Models 300 Series RS/6000 Installation and Service Guide	First Edition (October 1997)	SA38-0545-00	(local)
7012 Models 300 Series RS/6000 Operator Guide	First Edition (October 1997)	SA38-0544-00	(local)

To do

test C++; DISPLAY for telnet login => osscripts
prngd subsystem, ssl, ssh
xrn cust.

42T

	original	upgraded
Host		rs6kd 192.168.1.41
Model	7006 42T
CPU	PowerPC 604 120 MHz
RAM	4x16 + 4x8 MB = 96MB 72-pin PS/2 parity FRU 92G7201/2/4/5	4x32MB Samsung KMM5368103AKG-7 8Mx36-7P (P/N 88G9818 FRU 73G3135) + 2x32MB (Kingston KTC32K/PS) + 2x32MB (Kingston KTC1481/64) = 256MB (max: 8x32=256MB)
Graphics	Gt4e (ppr0), 3W3 conn. 1280 x 1024 x 8, 77Hz	GXT150L (bbl0), 13W3
Hard Disk	2.2GB Quantum XP32150 (DFHS)	2 possible
Network	Onboard, AUI
CD ROM	N/A	Sony CDU-561 boots
Other Media	3.5" Floppy (2.88MB)
Bus	5xMicrochannel, 4xfree
SCSI	HD50
OS	AIX 4.3.2	AIX 4.2.1

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pixx

References

Sales Manual: @IBM, local, printable

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

7006 Graphics Workstation Service Guide Second Edition (July 1995) SA23-2719-01 (local)

7006 Graphics Workstation Operator Guide Second Edition (July 1995) SA23-2718-01 (local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
7006 Graphics Workstation Service Guide	Second Edition (July 1995)	SA23-2719-01	(local)
7006 Graphics Workstation Operator Guide	Second Edition (July 1995)	SA23-2718-01	(local)

Paper docs:

Title Date Code/Content

7006 Graphics Workstation Operator Guide Second Edition (July 1995) SA23-2718-01

7006 Graphics Workstation Hardware Setup Procedure 1995 SA23-2720-02

Some historical 42T references (funny uses):
- Aerospatiale's CATIA usage (IBM eNetWork Software, July 1998)
- The Argonne Voyager Multimedia Server (ca 1996)
- ZAM aktuell Nr. 46 (September 1996)

Title	Date	Code/Content
7006 Graphics Workstation Operator Guide	Second Edition (July 1995)	SA23-2718-01
7006 Graphics Workstation Hardware Setup Procedure	1995	SA23-2720-02

To do

native: OpenGL, PEX/PHIGS, C/C++ 3.1.4 ?.
freeware: scp broken? (has to put /opt/bin in /etc/environment)
docs.

25T

(three machines)

	original	upgraded
Host		rs6km (192.168.1.66) restored biori6i.gsi.de restored rzri6f.gsi.de
Model	7011-25T
CPU	PowerPC 601 66? MHz
RAM	4x16 + 4x8 = 96MB 8x8MB
Graphics	GXT150 (bbl0), 13W3
Hard Disk	DFHS S2F, P/N 74G7044 (died Aug-2011) 1GB E0662 FRU 45G9467 1GB E0662 FRU 45G9467	IBM DCAS 34330 (4GB) Seagate ST32430N (2GB)
Network	Onboard, AUI
CD ROM	N/A	boots off PX-32TS
Other Media	3.5" Floppy (2.88MB)
Bus/Slots	Microchannel, 2 slots free
SCSI	HD50
OS	? AIX 4.3 AIX 4.3	AIX 4.2.1 (tape I/O server) AIX 3.2.5 (biori6i.gsi.de restored) AIX 3.2.5 (rzri6f.gsi.de restored)

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pixx

References

Sales Manual:
- 25T @IBM, local, printable
- 25S @IBM, local, printable
- 25W @IBM, local, printable
System Software Map: 25T@IBM, 25S@IBM, 25W@IBM,
RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 250 series, upgrades from 220 or 230 series, and POWER GXT100 and GXT150 graphics adapters. (21-September-1993): @IBM, local, printable
IBM RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 220 (21-Jan-1992): Web, local, printable
IBM RISC System/6000 POWERserver 22S Package, POWER GTO (19-May-1992): Web, local, printable
RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 220 Features (February 02, 1993): Web
RISC System/6000 POWERstation 200 Series Features (November 16, 1993): Web

Paper/PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

7011 POWERstation and POWERserver
Setup and Operator Guide Sixth Edition (October 1993) SA23-2664-05 2x

7011 POWERstation and POWERserver
Operator Guide Seventh Edition (August 1994) SA23-2664-06

7011 POWERstation and POWERserver
Hardware Setup Guide 1993 SA23-2701-00

Title	Date	Code/Content
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver Setup and Operator Guide	Sixth Edition (October 1993)	SA23-2664-05	2x
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver Operator Guide	Seventh Edition (August 1994)	SA23-2664-06
7011 POWERstation and POWERserver Hardware Setup Guide	1993	SA23-2701-00

To do

rs6km: mksysb

40P

	original	upgraded
Host	maharet 192.168.144.5
Model	7020-001 40P
CPU	PowerPC 601 66 MHz
RAM	4x8 + 2x0MB 1Mx72P 70ns 8186777 168pin
Graphics	S15 (gga0) (PCI,VGA)
Hard Disk	1GB, ID=6	ID=0
Network	10Mb ethernet (ISA;BNC,AUI,TP)
CD ROM	N/A
Other Media	Floppy
Bus	PCI,ISA
SCSI	HD50
OS	AIX 4.1.5	?

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pixx

References

Announcement Letter: 40P
Sales Manual: Web, local, printable,
IBM POWER GXT150P Graphics Adapter for the RISC System/6000 Model 40P and RISC System/6000 7020 Model D4E:
Web, local, printable, announcement letter

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

A Technical Introduction to PCI-Based RS/6000 Servers (April 1996) SG24-4690-00 (local)

Managing AIX V4 on PCI-Based RISC System/6000 Workstations (40P/43P) (September 1995) SG24-2581-00 (local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
A Technical Introduction to PCI-Based RS/6000 Servers	(April 1996)	SG24-4690-00	(local)
Managing AIX V4 on PCI-Based RISC System/6000 Workstations (40P/43P)	(September 1995)	SG24-2581-00	(local)

Title Date Code/Content

7020 Model 40P
7248 Model 43P
Hardware Maintenance Manual (June 1995) S30H-2409-00

Microcode and SMS
- download (also carries monitor passwords) (mirrors exist)
- Microcode description
Sven Dickert's page about LinuxPPC on RS/6000 40P
Linux on IBM 6015/7020 (includes hardware info)

Title	Date	Code/Content
7020 Model 40P 7248 Model 43P Hardware Maintenance Manual	(June 1995)	S30H-2409-00

To do/problems

fix power switch cable properly
boots very slowly, missing network ?
install base OS
more RAM

43P-140

	original	upgraded
Host		rs6ke 192.168.1.39
Model	7043-43P
CPU	PowerPC 604e 332 MHz
RAM		4x128 + 2xKTM-43P140/128 (not for 43P-240) =768MB
Graphics	GXT800P (smint0), VGA
Hard Disk		IBM DGHS09U 9GB
Network	10Mb Mbps onboard ent0	+ 10/100 Mbps ent1
CD ROM	SCSI Multimedia
Other Media	1.44MB 3.5" floppy
Bus	PCI/ISA
SCSI	wide, HD68
OS	N/A	AIX 4.3.3

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pixx

References

Sales Manual: Web, local, printable
System Software Map: @IBM

PDF docs:

Title	Date	Code/Content
RS/6000 7043 43P Series Service Guide	Fourth Edition (October 1998)	SA38-0512-03	(web) (local)
RS/6000 7043 43P Series Setup Instructions	Third Edition (October 1998)	SA38-0510-02	(web) (local)
RS/6000 7043 43P Series User's Guide	Fourth Edition (October 1998)	SA38-0511-03	(web) (local)
Supplement to the Service Guide and User's Guide	Second Edition (December 2000)	SN32-9080-01	(web) (local)

Paper docs:

Title Date Code/Content

RS/6000 7043 43P Series
Models 140 and 240 User's Guide Second Edition (April 1997) SA38-0511-01

RS/6000 7043 Serie 43P
Modelle 140 und 240 Benutzerhandbuch (in German) Dritte Ausgabe (Oktober 1997) SA12-4604-02

RS/6000 7043 Serie 43P
Installationsanweisungen Dritte Ausgabe (Oktober 1998) SA12-4603-02

Title	Date	Code/Content
RS/6000 7043 43P Series Models 140 and 240 User's Guide	Second Edition (April 1997)	SA38-0511-01
RS/6000 7043 Serie 43P Modelle 140 und 240 Benutzerhandbuch	Dritte Ausgabe (Oktober 1997)	SA12-4604-02
RS/6000 7043 Serie 43P Installationsanweisungen	Dritte Ausgabe (Oktober 1998)	SA12-4603-02

To do

mozilla 1.4, netscape 7?

43P-120

	original	upgraded
Host		rs6kk (192.168.1.76)
Model	7248-43P
Firmware	40H5176, Version 1.07 11/02/95	Version 1.11
CPU	PowerPC 604 120 MHz
RAM	4x32+2x8MB	6x32=192MB
Graphics	E15 onboard (VGA) GXT150P (13W3)	GXT150P removed
Hard Disk	N/A	IBM DCAS 34330 (4GB)
Network	10BaseT onboard
CD ROM	SCSI 50-pin
Other Media	Floppy 3.5" 1.44MB
Bus	2xPCI, 4+1xISA
SCSI	HD50
OS	N/A	Solaris 2.5.1 (PowerPC Edition)

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pixx

References

Sales Manual(s): @IBM, local, printable
System Software Map: 100@IBM, 120@IBM, 132@IBM

Paper/PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

7020 Model 40P
7248 Model 43P
Hardware Maintenance Manual (June 1995) S30H-2409-00

7248 Model 43P
Adapter Configuration Supplement First Edition (June 1995) P/N 41H6528 2x

7248 Model 43P
Setup Procedure (1995) P/N 30H2396 paper leaflet

IBM RISC System/6000 Modell 43P
Referenzhandbuch (in German) Erste Auflage (Juni 1995) Teilenummer 41H3040 2x

IBM RISC System/6000 Modell 43P
Benutzerhandbuch Erste Auflage (Juli 1995) Teilenummer 29H0682 2x

Title	Date	Code/Content
7020 Model 40P 7248 Model 43P Hardware Maintenance Manual	(June 1995)	S30H-2409-00
7248 Model 43P Adapter Configuration Supplement	First Edition (June 1995)	P/N 41H6528	2x
7248 Model 43P Setup Procedure	(1995)	P/N 30H2396	paper leaflet
IBM RISC System/6000 Modell 43P Referenzhandbuch	Erste Auflage (Juni 1995)	Teilenummer 41H3040	2x
IBM RISC System/6000 Modell 43P Benutzerhandbuch	Erste Auflage (Juli 1995)	Teilenummer 29H0682	2x

To do

IDE-disk (<=2GB)?, Pixx.
complete Solaris installation; OS/2?

Thinkpad 860

	original	upgraded
Host		tp860a (192.168.1.50)
Model	7249-860
CPU	166MHz PowerPC 603e
RAM	? x ??MB = ??MB
Graphics	GT20
Hard Disk	DPRS-21215 1.2GB FRU P/N 30H1471
Network	ent1: IBM Ethernet II Credit Card Adapter P/N 42H4916 0496 MAC: 00062914124F	+ ent0: IBM Credit Card Adapter for Ethernet P/N 0933270 4Q92 MAC: 08005ABF2110
CD-ROM	FRU P/N 84G4538
Battery	NiMH 9.6V 3.3Ah FRU P/N 85G2677
Slots	PCMCIA
SCSI	HD50f
OS	N/A	AIX 4.1.5

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes / Pixx

References

Sales Manual(s): @IBM, @IBM, @IBM, local

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

The IBM Personal Computer and ThinkPad Power Series January 1996 SG24-4592-00 (local)

OEM hard disk drive specifications
for
DPRS-20810/21215 (810/1215 MB) 3rd Edition (ver.1.2) (November 1, 1995) S39H-4500-02 (web),
(local)

Notes on getting Linux on an RS/6000 model 860
Some saved IBM documents on the Model 7249
Tecnopolis' IBM PowerPC AIX ThinkPad pages
IBM Electronic Pocket Reference Manual

Title	Date	Code/Content
The IBM Personal Computer and ThinkPad Power Series	January 1996	SG24-4592-00	(local)
OEM hard disk drive specifications for DPRS-20810/21215 (810/1215 MB)	3rd Edition (ver.1.2) (November 1, 1995)	S39H-4500-02	(web), (local)

To do

full installation/customization
20V power supply, accu, adapter cable for network card (FRU 42H4916, IBM Credit Card Ethernet I/II), larger disk, memory ?

560

	original	upgraded
Host
Model	7013-560
CPU	Power 50 MHz
RAM
Graphics
Hard Disk
Network
CD ROM	no
Other Media	2.88MB 3.5" floppy
Bus	MCA
SCSI	IBM
OS	4.1?	AIX 3.2.5

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pixx

References

Sales Manual: @IBM local,
System Software Map: @IBM
PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

RS/6000 7013 500 Series
Installation and Service Guide First Edition (November 1996) SA38-0531-00 (local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
RS/6000 7013 500 Series Installation and Service Guide	First Edition (November 1996)	SA38-0531-00	(local)

Paper docs:

Title Date Code/Content

RS/6000 7013 500 Series
Operator Guide First Edition (November 1996) SA38-0530-00

RS/6000 7013 500 Series
Installation and Service Guide First Edition (November 1996) SA38-0531-00

Title	Date	Code/Content
RS/6000 7013 500 Series Operator Guide	First Edition (November 1996)	SA38-0530-00
RS/6000 7013 500 Series Installation and Service Guide	First Edition (November 1996)	SA38-0531-00

To do

complete 3.2.5, customize
upgrade RAM?

285

	original	upgraded
Host
Model	9111-285
CPU	Power5+
RAM
Graphics
Hard Disk
Network
CD/DVD	DVD
Other Media
Bus	PCI
SCSI	VHDCI
OS	N/A	AIX >=5.2?

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pixx

References

IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 Express
Sales Manual: @IBM local,
System Software Map: @IBM
PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

IBM IntelliStation POWER 285
Technical Overview and Introduction Second Edition (September 2006) (web) (local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 Technical Overview and Introduction	Second Edition (September 2006)		(web) (local)

To do

test, OS?

44P-270

	original	upgraded
Host	cuba	rs6kcuba 192.168.1.39
Model	7044-44P
CPU	4x Power3 332 MHz
RAM	4x128 + 4x512 = 2560MB	2x(4x128 + 4x512 + 8x128) = 7168MB
Graphics	GXT120P (mga0), VGA
Hard Disk		Seagate ST39171WC
Network	10/100 Mbps onboard
CD ROM	SCSI Multimedia
Other Media	1.44MB 3.5" floppy
Bus	PCI
SCSI	VHDCI
OS	N/A	AIX 4.3.3

Local documentations

AIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes/Pixx

References

@IBM
Sales Manual: @IBM local,
RS/6000 7044 Model 270 Technical Overview and Introduction (February 13, 2000)
System Software Map: @IBM

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

RS/6000 44P Series Model 270
User's Guide Third Edition (September 2001) SA38-0573-02 (web)

RS/6000 44P Series Model 270
Service Guide Third Edition (September 2001) SA38-0572-02 (web)

RS/6000 44P Series Model 270
Setup Instructions First Edition (Feburary 2000) SA38-0574-00 (web)

Title	Date	Code/Content
RS/6000 44P Series Model 270 User's Guide	Third Edition (September 2001)	SA38-0573-02	(web)
RS/6000 44P Series Model 270 Service Guide	Third Edition (September 2001)	SA38-0572-02	(web)
RS/6000 44P Series Model 270 Setup Instructions	First Edition (Feburary 2000)	SA38-0574-00	(web)

To do

test 4.3.3 progs
upgrade 4.3.3: ML, /opt, compiler
upgrade 5.2?

RS/6000 Resources

Downloads

IBM's ftp server
- ancient firmware, SMS
- current firmware
Microcode update files on CD-ROM
NT arc images: IBM Boulder , a mirror, another mirror

Documentations

IBM originals

IBM Systems Hardware Information Center
pSeries and AIX Information Center (carries also what's left of RS/6000 info)
IBM Power Systems Hardware - System p
System to AIX maps, (show all)
PDF docs:
IBM eServer p5, pSeries, OpenPower and IBM RS/6000 Performance Report (February 8, 2005)

Title Date Code/Content

RS/6000 Systems Handbook 2000 Edition August 2000 SG24-5120-01 (local)

pSeries Handbook 2003 Edition December 2003 SG24-5120-02 (@IBM)

Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Micro Channel Bus Systems Fifth Edition (October 1998) SA38-0533-04 (local)

Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Micro Channel Bus Systems Sixth Edition (September 1999) SA38-0533-05 (local)

Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Micro Channel Bus Systems Seventh Edition (November 2000) SA38-0533-06 (@IBM)
(@IBM)

Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems Seventh Edition (October 1998) SA38-0516-06 (local)

Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems Fourteenth Edition (May 2003) SA38-0516-13 (local)

Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems Seventeenth Edition (October 2003) SA38-0516-16 (@IBM)
(@IBM)

Diagnostic Information for Micro Channel Bus Systems
Version 4.3.3 Sixth Edition (September, 1999) SA38-0532-05 (local)
(@IBM)
(@IBM)

Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems
Version 5.3 Twenty-fourth Edition (December 2004) SA38-0509-23 (@IBM)
(@IBM)

RS/6000 Graphics Handbook First Edition (March 1999) SG24-5130-00 (@IBM)
(local)

RS/6000 and eServer pSeries
Adapter Placement Reference for AIX Twenty-Fifth Edition (August 2004) SA38-0538-24 (local)

IBM Offering Information on historical RS/6000 models, for example:
1. choose: HW/SW desc (sales manual, RPQ)
2. Look in: Product Number
3. Search for: 7249-851
IBM RISC System/6000 POWER Gt4e Graphics Adapter (February 02, 1993): Web
IBM POWER GXT150M Graphics Adapter (May 24, 1994): Web
IBM 7206 External 4mm Tape Drive (September 21, 1993): Web

Title	Date	Code/Content
RS/6000 Systems Handbook 2000 Edition	August 2000	SG24-5120-01	(local)
pSeries Handbook 2003 Edition	December 2003	SG24-5120-02	(@IBM)
Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Micro Channel Bus Systems	Fifth Edition (October 1998)	SA38-0533-04	(local)
Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Micro Channel Bus Systems	Sixth Edition (September 1999)	SA38-0533-05	(local)
Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Micro Channel Bus Systems	Seventh Edition (November 2000)	SA38-0533-06	(@IBM) (@IBM)
Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems	Seventh Edition (October 1998)	SA38-0516-06	(local)
Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems	Fourteenth Edition (May 2003)	SA38-0516-13	(local)
Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems	Seventeenth Edition (October 2003)	SA38-0516-16	(@IBM) (@IBM)
Diagnostic Information for Micro Channel Bus Systems Version 4.3.3	Sixth Edition (September, 1999)	SA38-0532-05	(local) (@IBM) (@IBM)
Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems Version 5.3	Twenty-fourth Edition (December 2004)	SA38-0509-23	(@IBM) (@IBM)
RS/6000 Graphics Handbook	First Edition (March 1999)	SG24-5130-00	(@IBM) (local)
RS/6000 and eServer pSeries Adapter Placement Reference for AIX	Twenty-Fifth Edition (August 2004)	SA38-0538-24	(local)

Paper docs:

Title	Date	Code/Content	Media/Remarks
Getting Started: Using RISC System/6000	First Edition (January 1991)	GC23-2377-00
RISC System/6000 Schnelleinstieg: Systemverwaltung	(ca. 1991)	GC12-2093
Systemeinheit Tyep 7008 Installation und Bedienung	(September 1993)	SA12-4339-00	paperback
7013 POWERstation and POWERserver Operator Guide	Fourth Edition (September 1992)	SA23-2621-03
7013 POWERstation and POWERserver Installation and Service Guide	Eighth Edition (September 1993)	SA23-2622-07
7013 J Series Operator Guide	Third Edition (April 1997)	SA23-2724-02
7013 J Series Service Guide	Third Edition (April 1997)	SA23-2725-02
POWERstation and POWERserver Common Diagnostics and Service Guide Version 2.2	First Edition (1992)	SA23-2687-00	(lots of useful hardware info!)
POWERstation and POWERserver Common Diagnostics and Service Guide Version 2.3	Second Edition (June 1993)	SA23-2687-01	(lots of useful hardware info!)
POWERstation and POWERserver Common Diagnostics and Service Guide Version 2.4	Third Edition (October 1993)	SA23-2687-02	(lots of useful hardware info!)
System Unit Safety Information	Fifth Edition (October 1993)	SA23-2652-04	paperback
IBM POWERdisplay 17 and 20 Setup and Operator Guide	Fourth Edition (February 1994)	GA23-2076-03	paperback
IBM POWERdisplay 17 and 20 Service Guide	First Edition (February 1994)	SY66-0228-00	paperback
Diagnostic Information for Micro Channel Bus Systems Version 4.1.5	First Edition (October 1996)	SA38-0532-00
Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems Version 4.2.1	Fourth Edition (April 1997)	SA38-0509-03	paper back
PCI Adapter Placement Reference	Second Edition (April 1997)	SA38-0538-01
PCI Adapter Placement Reference	Sixteenth Edition (February 2002)	SA38-0538-15
POWER GXT120P Graphics PCI Adapter Installation and User's Guide	First Edition (October 1997)	P/N 05L0089
Token-Ring PCI Adapter Installation and User's Guide		P/N 93H9807 P/N 94H0252 P/N 94H0253 P/N 94H0254	sealed
SSA Adapters User's Guide and Maintenance Information	Second Edition (April 1997)	SA33-3272-00
Adapters, Devices and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems	Fourth Edition (April 1997)	SA38-0516-03
Adapters, Devices and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems	Seventh Edition (October 1998)	SA38-0516-06
Predicting Execution Time on the IBM RISC System/6000	First Edition (July 1991)	GG24-3711-00	ITSC Redbook
IBM RISC System/6000 NIC Tuning Guide for FORTRAN and C	Second Edition (July 1991)	GG24-3611-01	ITSC Redbook
Mainframe and Workstation NIC Software Compatibility	First Edition (May 1991)	GG24-3676-00	ITSC Redbook

Misc. Documentations

AIX and RS/6000 Resources (RS/6000, Bull and Motorola Documentation in PostScript and PDF format) , partial local mirror
L.Ohlands MCA RS/6000 collection
RS-Info 6000 (Nov-2004)
incomplete List of Redbooks (some of them may no longer be on IBMs pages)
SysKonnect FDDI PCI Adapter Product Manual(v1.00 05-Sep-2000)
Windows NT Support for PowerPC Computers

Sites

Rootvg pSeries (RS/6000) portal
L.Ohlands MCA pages: @gilanet , @ibmmuseum
ps-2.kev009.com (lots of old IBM docs).
Peter Wendt's MCA mafia site
RS/6000 & IBM pSeries Resource Site
pimpworks
Another page about LinuxPPC on RS/6000 43P (and others) ,
Xtelligent Xtelligent - IT-Dienstleistungen & IT-Konzepte, AIX, Linux, ITSM
IBM RS/6000 Memory Upgrades
IBM Memory upgrade
IBM computer parts

Articles

Computerwoche
- CW #14 06.04.1990: Die RS/6000 soll AIX die Tür zum Unix-Markt öffnen
- CW #23 08.06.1990: Marktanteile und Technologiekonzepte - Die RISC-Entwickler ringen um die technische Vorherrschaft
- CW #45 09.11.1990: IBM will mit neuer RS/6000 den RISC-Markt überrollen
- CW #05 01.02.1991: RS/6000-Erfolge beeinflussen die Open-Systems-Planung der IBM
- CW #07 15.02.1991: Wird IBM 1992 Marktführer bei Workstations? Analysten sehen IBM RS/6000 als das Bindeglied zwischen PS/2 und /370
- CW #05 31.01.1992: keine Euphorie über RS/6000: IBM entdeckt Softwaredefizite
- CW #13 27.03.1992: Neue RS/6000-Rechner nun auch mit Powervision-Label bei Wang
- CW #16 16.04.1993: IBM vertreibt RS/6000-Systeme in den USA ueber Handelsketten
- CW #23 04.06.1993: Eine Datenbankanfrage kostet bei IBM 2000 Dollar RS/6000-Server liegt beim TPC-Leistungstest vor HP-9000
- CW #32 06.08.1993: IBM praesentiert noch eine neue High-end-RS/6000
- CW #26 01.07.1994: RS/6000 erfolgreich US-Analysten prognostizieren gutes Geschaeftsjahr fuer die IBM
- CW #44 04.11.1994: Lou Gerstner: Power-RS/6000 ist ausverkauft
- CW #17 26.04.1996: IBM installiert tausendste RS/6000 SP
- CW #09 28.02.1997: RS/6000-Verlagerung nach Rochester hilft IBM Kosten sparen
- CW #37 12.09.1997: IBM packt mehr SMP-Leistung in die massiv-parallele RS/6000 SP
- CW #48 25.11.1998: IBM renoviert das RS/6000-Portfolio
- CW #24 16.06.2000: IBM packt Linux auf Thinkpads und RS/6000
- CW #33 18.08.2000: IBM clustert seine RS/6000-Server mit Supercomputer-Software
Annex Research analysis of IBM servers (Nov 22, 2004)

Miscellaneous

27 years of IBM RISC
short RS/6000 history (PDF) (web), (local)
RS/6000 Hardware Quick Reference Guide (USA Commercial List Prices February 9, 1998) (web) , (local)

Title	Date	Code	Remarks
Customer Installable Options Library	1996	P/N 93H6616	CD, 2x
Customer Installable Options Library	1997	P/N 07L9025	CD, 4x
Customer Installable Options Library	1999	P/N 11K0637/8	CD, 3x
Customer Installable Options Library	2000	LCD4-3031-01	CD
Customer Installable Options Library	2001	LCD4-1082-00 P/N 09P3706	CD, 2x

Last updated: 14-Oct-2012, M.Kraemer