IBM PC NETWORK BASEBAND ADAPTER/A Contents Announcement Letter Number 187-082 dated April 2, 1987 US - Last Revised on April 2, 1987 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A is a feature card specifically designed for connecting the new IBM Personal System/2 (TM) Model 50, Model 60, and Model 80 (8580-041/071) computers to the baseband IBM PC Network. It is compatible with the form factor and bus design of these new Personal System/2s to take advantage of greater Intel 80286 and 80386 processing speeds. The IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A (#1223) supports the NETBIOS interface and the 802.2/Logical Link Control (LLC) protocols via the IBM Local Area Network Support Program (83X7873) which was also announced today. This allows the adapter to provide access to IBM PC Network and IBM Token-Ring Network applications written to the NETBIOS or APPC/PC interfaces. Purchase Price: $470 Planned General Availability: April 1987 (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corp. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o A feature card for IBM Personal System/2 Models 50, 60, and 80 (8580-041/071) o Modular baseband transceiver for connection to the baseband IBM PC Network. o Supports 802.2/LLC protocols o Supports Remote Initial Program Load (RIPL) on the new systems shipped without hardfiles. o Uses IBM 5173 PC Network Baseband Extender for additional distance and for connecting greater than eight workstations DESCRIPTION IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A card features a 2 megabit-per-second transmission speed with a CSMA/CD access protocol and supports 802.2/LLC protocols via IBM Local Area Network Support Program (83X7873). The selected protocol and NETBIOS interface support are loaded into PC RAM to execute on the PC system processor. The IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A ROM includes Power On Self Test (POST) diagnostics, which help the customer to identify adapter failure without diagnostic diskettes or printed problem determination procedures. The adapter also supports the Remote Initial Program Load (RIPL) feature. The adapter supports daisy chain as well as star topologies via the IBM 5173 PC Network Baseband Extender announced today in IBM Product Announcement 187-083. Up to eight workstations can be linked together in a chain topology with an overall length of up to 200 feet of 4-wire twisted pair IBM Cabling System Type 3 specification telephone wire. A chain of workstations linked to the 5173 can have an overall length of up to 400 feet. Up to ten daisy chains with eight workstations each can connect to the Baseband Extender for a maximum of 80 workstations in the baseband IBM PC Network. The cable required for the baseband adapter must be ordered separately. Note: This adapter is not designed to operate on the IBM Personal System/2 Model 30. PUBLICATIONS Installation instructions are shipped with the product. The following publications will be available immediately after general availability. To order, contact your IBM marketing representative. o IBM PC Network Baseband Planning Guide (S68X2269) o IBM NETBIOS Application Development Guide (S68X2270) o IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A Technical Reference (S68X2264) o IBM PC Network Baseband Extender Technical Reference (S68X2266) o IBM PC Network Hardware Maintenance & Service (S68X2240) o IBM PC Network Hardware Maintenance & Service Supplement/A (S68X2271) EDUCATION SUPPORT The Local Area Network Curriculum will be updated to include information on this announcement. Course descriptions are contained in the Catalog of IBM Education (G320-1244). SCHEDULE General availability of the IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A is planned for April 1987. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: A full size adapter slot in one of the following system units: o IBM Personal System/2 Model 50 (8550) o IBM Personal System/2 Model 60 (8560) o IBM Personal System/2 Model 80 (8580-041/071) PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: o IBM LAN Support Program (83X7873). o IBM Personal Computer DOS 3.3 (6280060) (See IBM Programming Announcement 287-098 COMPATIBILITY: IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A operates together with other similarly equipped processors in either a daisy chained or star configuration. When used with the IBM 5173 PC Network Baseband Extender in a star configuration up to 80 devices can be attached. Consult the IBM PC Network Baseband Planning Guide (S68X2269) for further information. FCC certification of the IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter /A is Class A. PREREQUISITE: An existing or new baseband IBM PC Network. LIMITATIONS: The Remote Initial Program Load (RIPL) feature is only supported on the new systems shipped without hardfiles. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The customer is responsible for set-up. CABLE ORDERS: Cable is not supplied with the adapter. Consult the IBM PC Baseband Network Planning Guide (S68X2269) and the IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter /A Technical Reference (S68X2264) for options on cable. Part Machine Feature Cables Number Type Number IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter Cable 1501229 5173 1229 IBM PC Network Baseband General Purpose Cable 1501228 5173 1228 IBM Cabling System PC Network Baseband Cable 1501227 5173 1227 PROBLEM DETERMINATION: Adapter ROM includes Power On Self Test (POST) diagnostics. PACKAGING: The adapter is shipped with installation instructions, a wrap plug, and a terminator plug. Cables must be ordered separately. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL The IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A utilizes the security and auditability features of the PC system hardware and software. 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 CUSTOMER SET-UP: Yes. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine on which the feature is installed. If the warranty period of the feature extends beyond that of the host system, the customer may be required to provide proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. CHARGES Feature Purchase Number Price For 8550, 8560, 8580-041/071 IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter #1223 $470 Publication Prices Order Purchase Number Price IBM PC Network Baseband Planning Guide S68X2269 $17.50 IBM NETBIOS Application Development Guide S68X2270 49.25 IBM PC Network Baseband Adapter/A Technical Reference S68X2264 21.25 IBM PC Network Baseband Extender Technical Reference S68X2266 8.50 IBM PC Network Hardware Maintenance and Service S68X2240 86.25 IBM PC Network Hardware Maintenance and Service Supplement/A S68X2271 8.50