IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 (R) INTERNAL TAPE BACKUP UNIT IBM Announcement Letter Number 188-148 dated September 13, 1988 IBM US - Last Revised on September 13, 1988 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit (#5279) is a 3.5-inch form factor tape drive that is installed internally on a PS/2 (R) Model 50, 60, 70, or 80. When used with the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Program (see Programming Announcement 288-477, dated September 13, 1988) the Internal Tape Backup Unit allows the user to transfer up to 80Mb of DOS-formatted files from a disk storage device to a removable tape cartridge for later recall. The IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Convenience Kit packages the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit, the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Program, and a formatted mini-tape cartridge together for the customer's convenience. The Internal Tape Backup Unit, when used with the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Program, provides the customer with an easy to use, easy to install, and technologically advanced internal tape backup system. Purchase Price: #5279 -- $765 Planned Availability Date: October 14, 1988 (R) Registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o Supports PS/2 Models 50, 60, 70, and 80 o Up to 80Mb storage capacity o Supports data interchange between PS/2 Models 50, 60, 70, or 80 o Internal unit 3.25" form factor o Slides into existing diskette controller (Drive B position) o Accurate head positioning using closed-loop embedded servo o Uses 1/4" tape mini-cartridges o Backup rate approximately 2Mb/minute. DESCRIPTION The IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit (#5279) provides an internal tape backup solution for the Personal System/2 Models 50, 60, 70, and 80. It has the ability to store up to 80Mb of data on one .25-inch mini-tape cartridge. The Internal Tape Backup Unit, which can be purchased separately or as a part of the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Convenience Kit, has been specially designed to slide into the diskette drive B slot position and attach directly to the diskette interface connection, eliminating the need to install an interface card. The backup speed of this device is 2Mb per minute. For example, it would take approximately 30 minutes to backup a 60Mb drive. A unique servo mechanism is built into the unit to allow accurate head positioning during the read or write process. The IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Convenience Kit provides the customer with a complete internal tape backup solution for the PS/2 Model 50, 60, 70, or 80. It includes the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Program, the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit, and a formatted mini-tape cartridge. The IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Program is an easy to use, menu-driven program that allows the user to backup and restore an entire fixed disk with just a few key stokes. Online help facilities are included in the software for every screen. The software allows users with fixed disks larger than 80Mb to backup their fixed disks by prompting them to remove the full cartridge and insert a new cartridge when the 80Mb cartridge is full, giving the user the ability to back up large capacity fixed disks on multiple mini-cartridges. An additional feature of the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Program is the automatic start capability. This allows the system to automatically back up at any time, date, or day. (System unit must be on). The flexible file selection capability gives the user the ability to set up various file selection criteria. The IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Program also has an error correction coding (ECC) algorithm which will detect and correct errors on tape. A formatted mini-tape cartridge is also included in the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Convenience Kit, allowing the customer to begin using the backup system quickly and easily. PUBLICATIONS The following publication is shipped with the product. Additional copies will be available October 14, 1988. o IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit Installation and Testing Instructions (G571-0163) The following publications will be available by October 14, 1988. o IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit Supplements for the Hardware Maintenance Library (G571-0164) o IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Technical Reference (G571-0165) To order publications, contact your IBM marketing representative. SCHEDULE Planned availability is October 14, 1988. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Width 102 mm (4.0") Depth 150 mm (5.9") Height 41 mm (1.6") Weight 0.68 kg (1.5 lbs) OPERATING ENVIRONMENT o Ambient Air Temp -- 12.8 (degs) - 50 (degs) C (55 (degs) - 122 (degs) F) o Relative Humidity -- 8% - 80% MACHINE REQUIREMENTS o One of the following IBM Personal System/2 System Units: - IBM Personal System/2 Model 50 (8550-021/031/061) - IBM Personal System/2 Model 60 (8560-041/071) - IBM Personal System/2 Model 70 (8570-A21/E61/121) - IBM Personal System/2 Model 80 (8580-041/071/111/311) o Second or "B" diskette drive slot available on PS/2 system unit. o One 3.5" diskette drive (720K or 1.4Mb) o IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Program or equivalent application software. o 480Kb resident memory available. o One mini-tape cartridge. o One of the following IBM displays, or equivalent: - 8503 Monochrome Display (12-inch) - 8512 Color Display (14-inch) - 8513 Color Display (12-inch) - 8514 Color Display (16-inch) PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit is designed to operate with the IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Program (5871-AAA) operating under the control of IBM Personal Computer DOS. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The IBM Personal System/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit is designated as customer setup. Customer setup instructions will be included in the IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit Installation and Testing Instructions manual. INSTALLABILITY: Installation time for the Internal Tape Backup Unit is approximately 0.5 hours. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: The end user is responsible for problem determination. A diagnostic diskette is provided with the Internal Tape Backup Unit to assist in problem determination. PACKAGING o One Internal Tape Backup Unit o Installation and Testing Instructions o Diagnostic diskette o Two cover plates for the tape unit (one for PS/2 Models 50, 70 and one for PS/2 Models 60, 80) SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL This product utilizes the security and auditability features of the host PS/2 system. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. FIELD-INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM Personal System/2 Models 50, 60, 70, or 80. CHARGES Annual Minimum Feature Purchase Maintenance Description Number Price Charge For IBM PS/2 Models 50, 60, 70, 80: 80Mb Internal Tape Backup Unit 5279 $765 N/A