IBM RISC System/6000 250 Series 80MHz PowerPC 601 Feature and 25F Model Conversion July 26, 1994 Announcement Number: 194-236 Document's Table of Contents: Abstract PRODUCT POSITIONING PUBLICATIONS EDUCATION SUPPORT TECHNICAL INFORMATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS CHARGES Abstract RISC System/6000(R) Models 250, 25T, 25W, and 25S, available with an 80MHz PowerPC(TM) 601 Performance Select, provide an increase in processor performance of up to 21% over the 66MHz PowerPC 601(TM) processor. This feature is available with the initial plant order only and replaces the standard 66MHz PowerPC 601 processor with an 80MHz PowerPC 601 processor. In addition, existing 200 series customers may upgrade their systems to take advantage of the performance of an 80MHz PowerPC 601 processor with the 25F field-installable model conversion. Note: The Model 25F supports the POWER GXT100 and POWER GXT150 graphics adapters with a field replacement unit (FRU) on the graphics adapters. Existing 250 series customers who purchased a POWER GXT100 or POWER GXT150 and are now purchasing the Model 25F conversion can upgrade to the appropriate FRU level at no charge. IBM RISC System/6000 200 series systems also offer additional features including: Asynchronous connection for long distance via 8- or 16-Port Async Adapters is now available for EIA -- 422A communication support. The 8-Port Async Adapter is available on any existing 200 series system; while the 16-Port Async Adapter and cable are available on server Models 220, 230, 23S, 250, 25S and upgrade Models 23E, 25E, and 25F. For environments that do not require a system-lock ability, an optional nonlocking switch is available on the initial plant order in place of the standard keylock. The nonlocking, three-position MODE switch provides logic security without a key. Additional supported devices include attachment of IBM 7135 Models 010 and 110 RAIDiant Array to Models 250, 25T, 25W, 25S, 25E and 25F via the IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A or the IBM SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance External I/O Controller and IBM 3490 Enhanced Capability Magnetic Tape Subsystem Model E01. Refer to the Charges section of this announcement for specific feature and model conversion prices. Planned Availability Dates: August 12, 1994, for: 80MHz PowerPC 601 Performance Select 8-Port Async Adapter -- EIA -- 422A 16-Port Async Adapter -- EIA -- 422A 16-Port Interface Cable -- EIA -- 422A Nonlocking Switch Select September 9, 1994, for: Model 25F MES features (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation IN BRIEF . . . +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | o New 80MHz PowerPC 601 Performance Select provides 80MHz | | PowerPC 601 performance for Models 250, 25W, 25T and 25S and | | sets new price/performance levels on these models. | | | | o The Model 25F offers the equivalent 80MHz PowerPC 601 | | performance improvement for existing 200 series customers via | | a field-installable model conversion. | | | | o Additional asynchronous communication support with the 8- and | | 16-Port Async Adapters for EIA -- 422A communication. | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ PRODUCT POSITIONING The 80MHz PowerPC 601 Performance Select feature fulfills IBM's commitment to offer greater performance and growth to RS/6000 200 series customers. With the 25F field-installable model conversion, customers can upgrade existing 200 series systems to take advantage of IBM's fastest PowerPC 601 microprocessor. As a result of these offerings, a system with an 80MHz PowerPC 601 can have similar performance to Models 41T, 41W, and C10 without Level 2 (L2) cache since L2 cache is not available for the 200 series systems. A 200 series system with an 80MHz PowerPC 601 processor should be considered for customers who do not need the additional performance capacity offered by Models 41T, 41W, or C10. The 250 series is limited to one internal disk and a maximum of two Micro Channel(R) slots. The faster 80MHz PowerPC 601 processor boosts the 2-D graphics Xmark93 performance for the POWER GXT150 graphics adapter. The Model 25T with the 80MHz PowerPC 601 Performance Select increases performance approximately 20% over the 66MHz PowerPC 601 at a very affordable price. In addition, all models with the 80MHz PowerPC 601 processor provide improved price/performance when compared to the 66MHz PowerPC 601 250 series. PUBLICATIONS Publications are shipped with the system order. Additional copies are available. Order Title Number 7011 POWERstation(TM) and POWERserver(TM) Hardware Setup Procedure SA23-2701 7011 POWERstation and POWERserver Operator Guide SA23-2664 AIX(R) and Related Products Documentation Overview SC23-2456 RISC System/6000 System Unit Safety Information SA23-2652 The following publications have been updated and are available for a fee. To order, contact your IBM representative. Order Title Number 7011 POWERstation and POWERserver Hardware Setup Procedure SA23-2701 7011 POWERstation and POWERserver Operator Guide SA23-2664 7011 POWERstation and POWERserver Service Guide SA23-2665 POWERstation and POWERserver Common Diagnostics and Service Guide SA23-2687 AIX and Related Products Documentation Overview SC23-2456 IBM RISC System/6000 System Overview and Planning GC23-2406 System Library Subscription Service (SLSS) is available by order number only. Current subscribers to SLSS automatically receive publication updates. EDUCATION SUPPORT Education to support the IBM RISC System/6000 hardware and related software is available for effective installation planning, programming, and efficient day-to-day operations. For a complete listing of available courses, contact your IBM representative or call IBM Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACh (426-8322) for catalogs, schedules, and enrollments. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Specified Operating Environment Software Requirements: AIX Version 3.2.5 for RISC System/6000 or IBM AIX Version 4 (the level, including any updates, current at the time these features or 25F Model Upgrade are available). Limitations: Limitations of Model 25F Conversion: The Model 25F supports the POWER GXT100 Graphics Adapter with Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) number 52G3206 and the POWER GXT150 Graphics Adapter with FRU number 52G3207. Note: Existing 250 series customers who purchased a POWER GXT100 or POWER GXT150 and now want to purchase Model 25F conversion will be upgraded to the appropriate graphics adapter FRU level at no charge. These features from an existing 200 series system are not supported by the Model 25F and must be removed before completing the model conversion: POWER Gt1(TM) (#4208) POWER Gt1b (#2803, #2804) POWER Gt1x (#4207, #4212, #9280) Speech Accelerator (#6306) PC Display Converter Cable (#3690) POWER Gt1 High Density 15-Pin-D to 1091 5-BNC Cable (#4228) POWER Gt1 VRAM Upgrade (#4209) Existing 200 series customers, with systems that include a POWER Gt1, Gt1b, or Gt1x graphics adapter, who want to upgrade their systems through the 25F Model Conversion must obtain a new graphics adapter compatible with the 25F, if an attached display is to be supported. Planning Information Cable Orders: No additional cables required with the Model 25F. Memory Configurations: The Model 25F achieves exceptional performance while using industry-standard memory SIMM devices. This exceptional performance is accomplished by interleaving memory access across two banks of doubleword-wide memory, which means memory is addressed in groups of four SIMM devices. With this new use of memory, Model 25F requires that memory SIMMs be installed in groups of four. The same size SIMM must be used in each group. Memory Considerations for Model 25F Upgrade: Due to the new use of memory described in "Memory Configurations" for the Model 25F, 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. Supported Devices for Model 25F Any device supported on a 250 series system is also supported on a Model 25F. Security, Auditability, and Control These products use the security and auditability features of RISC System/6000 hardware and required software. Customers are responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Security and auditability features of the Model 25F include: Physical security provided by a key lock that helps prevent cover removal and unauthorized IPL of the operating system Customer-orderable security cable accessory This product also uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, software, and application software. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Volume Discount: Volume purchasing is available under the Volume Discounts section of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) Volume orders: For information regarding volume orders, contact your IBM representative. IBM Credit Corporation Financing: Term leases and installment payment plans are available for commercial and state and local government customers. Customer Fulfillment Option Applies: Yes Warranty Period: One year Warranty Service: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR) Maintenance Service: IOR IBM Hourly Service Rate Classification: Two IBM Warranty Service, Maintenance Service or IBM Hourly Service can be obtained by calling 800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378). IBM Hourly Service is available at the applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price, if applicable. Mid-Range System Option: The announced product is an eligible machine for the Mid-Range System Option* of the ICA. Eligible Discount Types Three-Year Five-Year 7011 12% 17% Corporate Service Option: The announced product is an eligible machine for the Corporate Service Option* of the ICA. Discount Three-Year Five-Year Network 15% 20% System 12% 17% Extended Maintenance Option: The announced product is an eligible machine under the Extended Maintenance Option* of the ICA. * A revised exhibit is planned for availability at a later date. IBM Software Support Services: The IBM AIX Support family offers a number of technical support services designed to meet diverse system support requirements of AIX and RISC System/6000 customers. Support services provide timely, knowledgeable assistance and information from IBM specialists, and various services options allow flexibility for defining the scope of required services. The AIX Support family includes: AIX Support Line -- provides a team of IBM specialists as a single point of contact for usage questions and code-related problems. AIX Support Line Electronic -- provides use of the AIX Internet server for searching technical databases and submitting problems or questions. AIX Associate -- assigns an analyst to work remotely with you to become familiar with your specific systems requirements. AIX ConsultLine -- lets you schedule phone time with experts to address highly technical topics such as system design, performance evaluation, and in-depth communications. AIX Performance Management -- provides automated performance data collection software that continually monitors your system and transmits results performance experts for evaluation. AIX Technical Library -- provides a library of service and support information on a CD-ROM, which is updated and distributed quarterly. AIX House Call -- provides scheduled, on-site assistance with tasks such as installation, problem assistance, software maintenance, and updates. AIX Alert -- provides automatic notification of HIPER APARS or PE PTFs via fax, IBMLink(TM), or e-mail. AIX System Backup and Recovery/6000 "Sysback" V3 -- allows backup and restoring of full system images, including multiple volume groups, files, directories, and raw logical volumes. RISC System/6000 Recovery Services -- provides predefined systems to restore system operations following a failure. For complete details on the AIX/6000(TM) Support Family services call the AIX Support Family Project Office at 800-CALLAIX (225-5249). Product Availability Status: New product available. Field-Installable Features: Yes Model Conversions: Yes Customer Setup: Yes, new machines -- No, model conversions Graduated Charges: The announced product is in Processor Group D5 for software with graduated charges. Licensed Internal Code: Yes Educational Allowance: A 20% educational allowance is available to qualifying institutions in accordance with the Attachment for Educational Allowance. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. CHARGES Minimum Monthly Model Feature Purchase Maint. Description Number Number Price Charge Machine Type 7011 80MHz PowerPC 250,25T, 601 Performance 25W,25S 8000 $1,500 $0 Select 8-Port Async 220, 22W Adapter 22G, 230, EIA -- 422A 23W, 23S, 23T, 23E, 250, 25T, 25W, 25S, 25E, 25F 2940 936 0 16-Port Async 220, 230, Adapter 23S, 23E, EAI -- 422A 250, 25S, 25E, 25F 2957 1,550 0 16-Port Interface 220, 230, Cable 23S, 23E, EIA -- 422A 250, 25S, 25E, 25F 2997 639 0 Non-Locking 220, 22W, Switch 230, 23W, Select 23S, 23T, 250, 25T, 25W, 25S 1101 0 0 Note: Select and Specify features can be ordered only with the initial system plant order. The following features have been previously announced on Machine Type 7011 and are also available on the Model 25F: Feature Description Number Keyboard U.S. English -- Soft Touch 1110 Video capture adapter (VCA) -- NTSC 2400 Network Terminal Accelerator-256 2402 Network Terminal Accelerator-2048 2403 SCSI-2 High-Performance I/O Controller 2410 IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A 2415 IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A 2416 SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance External I/O Adapter 2420 SCSI-2 Differential Y-Cable 2422 SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable 2423 0.6m 16-bit SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable 2424 2.5m 16-bit SCSI-2 Differential System to System Cable 2425 16-bit Y-Cable for IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A 2426 Feature Description Number 8-bit Y-Cable for IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A 2427 16-Bit IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable 2435 16-Bit IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable 2436 8-Bit IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable 2437 8-Bit IBM SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Dual Ported Device Cable 2438 8-Bit IBM SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter/A to Single Ported Device Cable 2439 200MB superslim 1st SCSI disk drive 2490 200MB superslim 2nd SCSI disk drive 2495 540 MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive 2390 1.0GB 3.5-inch SCSI disk drive 2555 2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive 2580 3.5-Inch 2.88 MB Diskette Drive 2610 4-Port Multiprotocol Adapter 2700 Cable V.35 34 pin 2702 Cable X.21 2704 Fan out box 2705 V.24/EIA 232D cable 2706 Feature Description Number RISC System/6000 FDDI Fiber Dual-Ring Upgrade 2723 Fiber Single-Ring Adapter 2724 STP Single-Ring Adapter 2725 STP Dual-Ring Upgrade 2726 POWER GXT150M(TM) (for Micro Channel Bus) 2650 POWER GXT100 Graphics Adapter 2766 POWER GXT150 Graphics Adapter 2767 POWER Gt3i(TM) 2768 POWER Gt4e(TM) 2776 Graphics Input Device Adapter 2810 Cable for Tablet 2811 7250 Attachment Adapter 2820 Integrated SCSI Controller Cable 2833 SCSI Single-Ended Controller Cable 2834 SCSI-2 Controller Cable 2836 5080 Coax Communication Adapter 2840 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 SIMM Memory 2MB 4001 4MB 4002 8MB 4003 16MB 4011 32MB 4012 X.25 Interface Co-Processor/2 2960 X.25 Attachment Cables X.21 -- 3 meter 2965 V.24 -- 3 meter 2966 V.35 -- 3 meter 2967 Token-Ring High-Performance Network Adapter 2970 Ethernet (802.3) LAN adapter 2980 3270 Connection Adapter 2990 Multiport Interface Cable 2995 16-Port Interface Cable -- EIA-232 2996 PC Parallel Printer Cable 3100 SCSI Device-to-Device Cable 3130 POWERdisplay 17 3607 POWERdisplay 20 3608 Service pubs and/or wrap plugs 3750 Diagnostic diskettes 3751 POWER Gt1x to 15-Pin D-Shell Converter Cable 4213 POWER Gt1x to 6091 Display Cable 4214 Token-Ring Cable 4218 Ethernet 10Base2 Transceiver 4223 Ethernet 10BaseT Transceiver 4224 Sun** Compatible Display Converter Cable 4227 POWER Gt1x to POWERdisplay 16S Display Cable 4229 7235 POWER GTO(TM) Accelerator Feature 4350 Digital Trunk Adapter 6300 Digital Trunk Dual Adapter 6305 M-Audio Capture and Playback Adapter 6301 3-Button Mouse 6041 Feature Description Number Realtime Interface Co-Processors Multiport/2 Adapter (1 MB) 7002 Multiport/2 Four-Port RS-232 Interface Board 7004 Portmaster(R) Adapter/A (2MB) 7006 Eight-Port RS-232 Interface Board/A 7008 Multiport/2 Six-Port RS-232-C Synchronous Interface Board 7022 Multiport/2 Eight-Port RS-232 Interface Board 7024 Multiport/2 Eight-Port RS-422 A Interface Board 7026 Multiport/2 RS-422 Interface Board 7028 Multiport Interface Cable 7030 Eight-Port RS-422 Interface Board/A 7042 Six-Port V.35 Interface Board/A 7044 Interface Board/A 7046 Synchronous Interface Cable 7102 Portmaster Adapter/A (1MB) 7104 Eight-Port Cable 7106 Six-Port X.21 Cable 7108 RISC System/6000 128-Port Async Controller 8128 Remote Async Node 16-Port EIA-232 8130 128-Port Async Controller Cable, 4.5-meter (15 foot) 8131 128-Port Async Controller Cable, 23-cm. (9 inches) 8132 RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable 8133 64-Port to 128-Port Pin-out Converter 8135 Keyboard -- U.S. 101 Keys 6010 Keyboard -- 102 Keys Belgian-Dutch/French 6011 Canadian French 6012 Danish 6013 Finnish 6014 French 6015 German 6016 Italian 6017 Norwegian 6019 Portuguese 6020 Spanish 6021 Swiss 6022 United Kingdom-English 6023 Icelandic 6024 Turkish 6025 Greek 6026 Hebrew 6027 Arabic 6028 Keyboard -- 106 Keys Japanese-KANJI 6030 Keyboard -- 106 Keys Korean 6031 Chinese Traditional-Taiwan 6033 Keyboard Dutch #143 (Netherlands) 6034 Keyboard Turkish #440 6035 The following features have been previously announced on Machine Type 7011 and are supported on the Model 25F but cannot be purchased new on this model: Feature Description Number CCS Custom Offering 0986 Keyboard U.S. English -- Soft Touch Select (9010) 1010 Non-Locking Switch Select 1101 160MB SCSI Disk Drive 2121 400MB disk drive 2560 540 MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select 2391 540 MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select 2392 200MB superslim SCSI disk drive Select 2492 2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select 2548 1.0GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select 2549 1.0GB 3.5-inch SCSI disk drive Select 2550 1.0GB 3.5-inch SCSI disk drive Select 2551 1.0GB 3.5-inch SCSI disk drive Select 2553 1.0GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select 2556 1.0GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select 2558 400MB disk drive Select 2563 2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select 2581 2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select 2582 2GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Select 2583 400MB disk drive Specify 9244 1.0GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Specify 9249 540MB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Specify 9254 POWER Gt3(TM) 2777 POWER GXT150 Select 2809 POWER Gt4e Select 2812 POWER Gt4e Select 2813 POWER GTO Select 2818 POWER GTO Select 2819 7250 Attachment Adapter Select 2821 7250 Attachment Adapter Select 2822 POWER GTO Select 4206 POWER Gt3i Select 4210 POWER Gt4e Select 4211 POWER Gt3i Select 4230 POWER Gt4e Select 4231 POWER GTO Select 4232 POWER GXT100 Specify 9991 POWER GXT150 Specify 9992 Cable SCSI Adapter to External Device 2832 SCSI High-Performance I/O Controller 2835 Terminator SCSI Passthru Double Ended 50-Pin 2914 Double Ended 60-Pin 2915 POWERdisplay 16 3600 POWERdisplay 19 3601 POWERdisplay 1091-051 3603 POWERdisplay 16 Select 3604 POWERdisplay 19 Select 3605 POWERdisplay 19 Select 3606 POWERdisplay 20 Select 3609 POWERdisplay 1091-051 9611 POWERdisplay 17 Specify 9612 SIMM Memory Select 8MB 4024 16MB 4025 32MB 4026 SIMM Memory Specify 4MB 9230 8MB 9237 6091 Attach Cable 4217 AIX Operating System Preload 5005 Fastpath Indicator 5050 64-Port Async Controller 6400 Feature Description Number 16-Port Async Concentrator Remote Async Node 16-port EIA-232 6401 RJ-45 to DB-25 Converter Cable 6402 128-Port ASYNC Controller -- Remote Node and Cable (Select) 8126 Transformers 100 to 110 V AC 9115 115 to 127 V AC 9116 200 to 220 V AC 9117 230 to 240 V AC 9118 3-Button Mouse Specify 9041 16-Port Async Adapter -- EIA-232 and Cable (Select) 2956 8-Port Async Adapter -- EIA-232 and Cable (Specify) 9281 Keyboard -- U.S. 101 Keys 9010 Keyboard -- 102 Keys Belgian-Dutch/French 9011 Canadian French 9012 Danish 9013 Finnish 9014 French 9015 German 9016 Italian 9017 Norwegian 9019 Portuguese 9020 Spanish 9021 Swiss 9022 United Kingdom-English 9023 Icelandic 9024 Turkish 9025 Greek 9026 Keyboard -- 106 Keys Japanese-KANJI 9030 Keyboard -- 106 Keys Korean 9031 Chinese Traditional-Taiwan 9033 Keyboard Dutch #143 (Netherlands) 9034 Keyboard Turkish #440 9035 Language Groups U. S. English 9300 Dutch 9700 French 9703 German 9704 Norwegian 9706 Portuguese 9707 Spanish 9708 Swedish 9709 Italian 9711 Canadian French 9712 French/Belgian 9713 Japanese 9714 Taiwan 9715 Korean 9716 Power Cords United States/Canada 9800 Belgium, Finland, France 9820 Denmark 9821 Japan 9824 United Kingdom 9825 Israel 9827 Switzerland 9828 South Africa/Pakistan 9829 Italy 9830 Argentina 9831 Thailand 9833 Uruguay 9834 Chicago 9986 Model Type 7011 Conversion Purchase Prices: Model Conversion Model Purchase From To Price+ 220 25F $3,295 22W 25F 3,295 230 25F 3,295 23T 25F 3,295 23W 25F 3,295 23S 25F 3,295 23E 25F 3,295 250 25F 3,295 25T 25F 3,295 25W 25F 3,295 25S 25F 3,295 25E 25F 3,295 + Parts removed or replaced become the property of IBM and must be returned. ** Product or company name is a trademark or registered trademark of its respective holder.