RS/6000 Micro Channel-based Systems Expand Communications Features Hardware Announcement April 15, 1997 Announcement Letter Number: 197-075 Table of Contents: At a Glance DESCRIPTION PRODUCT POSITIONING SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS TECHNICAL INFORMATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS CHARGES CALL NOW TO ORDER At a Glance IBM expands its line of communications features for RS/6000 Micro Channel-based systems with these enhancements: IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter (UNI or SMP) Single-port connection to 10BaseT or 100BaseTx Ethernet LANs through switch or hub Automatic operation at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps depending on port speed at the hub or switch Network boot support Full-duplex capability Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter Single-port connection to 10BaseT LAN (TP port) or any 802.3 media using external transceiver (AUI port) Network boot support Full-duplex capability (TP only) Improved performance over previous IBM 10 Mbps Ethernet adapters Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter Single-port connection to 10Base2 Ethernet LANs Network boot support Improved performance over previous IBM 10 Mbps Ethernet adapters Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC Systems Single-port connection to ISDN basic rate network through use of NT-1 (network terminator provided by phone service provider) Support for ETSI and National ISDN-1 128KB support using both B-channels ----------------------------------------- For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM North America Sales Call Center at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE010 Overview IBM enhances its line of communications I/O adapters for Micro Channel (R)-based RS/6000 (TM) systems, providing expanded connectivity options and networking performance enhancements to both the uniprocessor and SMP-processor product lines. Highlights include: Two new IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapters supported on AIX (R) Version 4.1.5 and Version 4.2.1. The UNI feature is for uniprocessor systems and the SMP feature is for SMP-processor systems. Lower cost, higher performance 10 Mbps Ethernet adapters supporting full-duplex operation on the SMP product line; for both AIX Version 4.1.4, or later, and AIX Version 4.2, or later ISDN basic rate interface connectivity support on AIX Version 4.1.5 Intended Customers IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter (UNI or SMP) Customers who need more networking performance and are taking advantage of the straightforward upgrade of Ethernet LANs from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps speeds Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter and Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter Customers who want enhanced performance at a lower cost over IBM's earlier 10 Mbps Ethernet adapters Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC (R) Systems Customers who need higher speed data transfer between their remote, regional, or corporate sites over an ISDN network Key Prerequisites Supported Micro Channel-capable RS/6000 model AIX Version 4.1.4, or later, or Version 4.2, or later, depending on RS/6000 communications feature Planned Availability Dates April 25, 1997, for Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter and Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter May 30, 1997, for IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter/UNI and Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC Systems June 27, 1997, for IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter/SMP Note: Dates for the adapters apply to initial system and field MES. ------------------------------ This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative or call 800-IBM-4YOU. DESCRIPTION The IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter (UNI or SMP) is a high-speed Ethernet communications adapter for Micro Channel-based RS/6000 systems that provides network performance improvement over existing 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Compared to FDDI or ATM networks, this adapter provides a very cost-effective migration path. It provides investment protection by using the same unshielded twisted-pair wiring (Category 5) that can be used for 10 Mbps Ethernet wiring as well. Features Fully 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard compatible Full-duplex capability Full-frame buffering on both transmit and receive 32-bit Micro Channel DMA bus master Support for full 64-bit streaming with 80MB capability on MCA bus Type 3 Micro Channel form factor Support for network boot operations MCA parity generation and detection The Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC Systems is a high-speed ISDN communications adapter for Micro Channel-based RS/6000 systems that provides worldwide connectivity via ISDN networks including fast Internet access. ISDN network attachment is approved for the following countries: Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Japan Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden United Kingdom United States Features Supports 2B + D, with 64 Kbps on each B channel Support for TCP/IP-based applications S/T physical interface (requires external NT-1) The Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter is a low-priced communications adapter that allows a supported RS/6000 system to attach to 10 Mbps Ethernet networks. It provides full duplex capability and performance improvement over existing RS/6000 10 Mbps Ethernet. Features 32-bit bus master Micro Channel interface Address and data parity support Compatible with IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet Version 2 interfaces 10BaseT (twisted pair) and 10Base5 (AUI) connectors The Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter is a communications adapter that provides a single port connection to 10Base2 (ThinNet) Ethernet LANs. No external transceiver is required. Features 32-bit bus master Micro Channel interface Address and data parity support Compatible with IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet Version 2 interfaces 10Base2 (coaxial) BNC connector FEATURE MATRIX The following feature availability matrix for the IBM RS/6000 machine types uses the letter "A" to indicate features that are available and orderable on the specified models. "S" indicates a feature that is supported on the new model during a model conversion; these features will work on the new model, but additional quantities of these features cannot be ordered on the new model; they can only be removed. "N" indicates that the feature is not supported on the new model and must be removed during the model conversion. As additional features are announced, supported, or withdrawn, this list will be updated. Check with your IBM representative for additional information. Machine Type 7006 .--------+-+-+-+-+------------------------------------------. | |4|4|4|4| A=Available | | |1|1|2|2| S=Supported | | |T|W|T|W| N=Not Supported | |Feature | | | | | | |Number | | | | | Description | |--------+-+-+-+-+------------------------------------------| |2964 |A|A|A|A| IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter/UNI | '--------+-+-+-+-+------------------------------------------' Machine Type 7009 .--------+-+-+----------------------------------------------. | |C|C| A=Available | | |1|2| S=Supported | | |0|0| N=Not Supported | |Feature | | | | |Number | | | Description | |--------+-+-+----------------------------------------------| |2707 |A|A| Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC | | | | | Systems | |2964 |A|A| IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter/UNI | '--------+-+-+----------------------------------------------' Machine Type 7011 .--------+-+-+-+-+-+-+--------------------------------------. | |2|2|2|2|2|2| A=Available | | |5|5|5|5|5|5| S=Supported | | |0|E|F|S|T|W| N=Not Supported | |Feature | | | | | | | | |Number | | | | | | | Description | |--------+-+-+-+-+-+-+--------------------------------------| |2707 |A|A|A|A|A|A| Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for | | | | | | | | | PowerPC Systems | '--------+-+-+-+-+-+-+--------------------------------------' Machine Type 7012 .--------+-+-+-+-+------------------------------------------. | |3|3|G|G| A=Available | | |9|9|3|4| S=Supported | | |0|H|0|0| N=Not Supported | |Feature | | | | | | |Number | | | | | Description | |--------+-+-+-+-+------------------------------------------| |2707 |A|A|A|A| Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC | | | | | | | Systems | |2964 |A|A| | | IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter/UNI | |2992 |A|A|A|A| Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter | |2993 |A|A|A|A| Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter | |2994 | | |A|A| IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter/SMP | '--------+-+-+-+-+------------------------------------------' Machine Type 7013 .--------+-+-+-+-+-+-+--------------------------------------. | |5|5|5|J|J|J| A=Available | | |9|9|9|0|3|4| S=Supported | | |0|1|5|1|0|0| N=Not Supported | |Feature | | | | | | | | |Number | | | | | | | Description | |--------+-+-+-+-+-+-+--------------------------------------| |2707 |A|A|A|A|A|A| Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for | | | | | | | | | PowerPC Systems | |2964 |A|A|A| | | | IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC | | | | | | | | | Adapter/UNI | |2992 |A|A|A|A|A|A| Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI | | | | | | | | | MC Adapter | |2993 |A|A|A|A|A|A| Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter | |2994 | | | |A|A|A| IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC | | | | | | | | | Adapter/SMP | '--------+-+-+-+-+-+-+--------------------------------------' Machine Type 7015 .--------+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+----------------------------------. | |9|9|R|R|R|R|R|R| A=Available | | |9|9|2|2|3|3|4|4| S=Supported | | |J|K|0|4|0|U|0|U| N=Not Supported | |Feature | | | | | | | | | | |Number | | | | | | | | | Description | |--------+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+----------------------------------| |2707 |A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A| Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for | | | | | | | | | | | PowerPC Systems | |2964 |A|A|A|A| | | | | IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC | | | | | | | | | | | Adapter/UNI | |2992 |A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A| Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC | | | | | | | | | | | Adapter | |2993 |A|A|A|A|A|A|A|A| Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter | |2994 | | | | |A|A|A|A| IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC | | | | | | | | | | | Adapter/SMP | '--------+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+----------------------------------' Machine Type 7030 .--------+-+-+----------------------------------------------. | |3|3| A=Available | | |B|C| S=Supported | | |T|T| N=Not Supported | |Feature | | | | |Number | | | Description | |--------+-+-+----------------------------------------------| |2964 |A|A| IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter / UNI | '--------+-+-+----------------------------------------------' PRODUCT POSITIONING IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter (UNI or SMP) Immediate network performance improvement over existing 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs Very cost-effective and straightforward migration, especially when compared with FDDI or ATM Compatible with existing applications Investment protection -- uses same unshielded twisted-pair (UTP Category 5) wiring that can be used for 10 Mbps Ethernet as well Point-to-point connectivity to switch in star topology increases network manageability Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter Performance improvement over existing RS/6000 10 Mbps Ethernet Lowest price Ethernet adapter in the portfolio Full-duplex capability effectively doubles network throughput Ports can support connection to any 802.3-based media (10BaseT, 10Base2, or 10Base5) Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter Single-port connection to 10Base2 (ThinNet) Ethernet LANs No external transceiver required Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC Systems Worldwide connectivity via ISDN network Higher speed lines versus asynchronous modems Fastest access speed to Internet Fastest connect and disconnect time with AIX Connection on Demand REFERENCE INFORMATION Refer to Software Announcement 297-093, dated April 15, 1997. Trademarks RS/6000 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Micro Channel, AIX, and PowerPC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS Installation publications are shipped with the communications adapters. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Specified Operating Environment Physical Specifications: Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC (R) Systems (#2707) Length: 162 mm (6.4 in) Depth: 18 mm (0.65 in) Height: 88 mm (3.5 in) IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter/UNI (#2964), Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter (#2992), Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter (#2993), and IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter/SMP (#2994): Length: 203 mm (8.0 in) Depth: 16 mm (0.64 in) Height: 88 mm (3.5 in) EMC Conformance Classification U.S. -- FCC Class B (#2707) U.S. -- FCC Class A (#2964, #2992, #2993, #2994) Europe -- CISPR 22 Class B (#2707) Europe -- CISPR 22 Class A (#2964, #2992, #2993, #2994) Japan -- VCCI-2 Operating Environment: For each of the four communications adapters: Temperature: 10(degs) to 32(degs)C (50(degs) to 90(degs)F) Relative humidity: 8% to 80 % Electrical power: 1.25W Hardware Requirements: The IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter (UNI or SMP) provides a single-port connection to 10BaseT or 100BaseTx Ethernet LANs. Supported Micro Channel (R)-capable RS/6000 (TM) model Connect to 10BaseT Ethernet LAN via 10BaseT hub or switch using Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair wiring Connect to 100BaseTx Ethernet LAN via 100BaseTx capable hub or switch using Category 5 unshielded twisted pair wiring The Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter provides a single-port connection to 10BaseT LAN or through use of a transceiver to any 802.3 media. Supported Micro Channel-capable RS/6000 model Connect to 10BaseT Ethernet LAN via 10BaseT hub or switch using Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair wiring (TP port) Using AUI port and external transceiver, connect to any 802.3 based Ethernet LAN The Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter provides a single-port connection to 10Base2 Ethernet LANs. Supported Micro Channel-capable RS/6000 model Connect to 10Base2 Ethernet LAN via ThinNet coaxial cable The Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC Systems provides a single-port connection to an ISDN Basic Rate network. Supported Micro Channel-capable RS/6000 model Provides S/T interface, requires connection to NT-1 (Network Terminator-1) from the phone line provider (cable included with adapter) Software Requirements: The following communications adapters require various levels of the AIX (R) operating system. IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MC Adapter (UNI or SMP) requires AIX Version 4.1.5 or Version 4.2.1. Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps TP/AUI MC Adapter and Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter require AIX Version 4.1.4, or later, or Version 4.2, or later. Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC Systems requires AIX Version 4.1.5. The product numbers for AIX Version 4.1 are 5765-393 or 5765-C34 (modification level 5) and for AIX Version 4.2, or later, are 5765-655 or 5765-C34. Planning Information Cable Orders: The Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC Systems feature includes one six-meter cable with the adapter. The customer must supply a standard Ethernet cable for the other communications features. Security, Auditability, and Control This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware, software, and application software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Feature Section This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement. IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM's warranty terms apply. MES Discount Applicable: Equal to the volume commitment discount Field-Installable Feature: Yes Warranty Period: One year The Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter for PowerPC Systems (#2707) is warranted by Eicon Technology Corporation. IBM will provide service for this feature under the terms and conditions that exist on the IBM product at the time of installation of the feature. Customer Setup: No Licensed Machine Code: Same license terms and conditions as designated machine CHARGES Initial/ Machine Feature Purchase MES/ Description Type/Model Number Price Both IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 7006-41T 2964 $795 MES MC Adapter/UNI 7006-41W Both 7006-42T Both 7006-42W Both Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter 7009-C10 2707 995 Both for PowerPC Systems 7009-C20 Both IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 7009-C10 2964 795 Both MC Adapter/UNI 7009-C20 Both Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter 7011-250 2707 995 Both for PowerPC Systems 7011-25E Both 7011-25F Both 7011-25S MES 7011-25T Both 7011-25W MES Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter 7012-390 2707 995 Both for PowerPC Systems 7012-39H Both 7012-G30 MES 7012-G40 Both IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 7012-390 2964 795 Both MC Adapter/UNI 7012-39H Both IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 7012-G30 2994 795 Both MC Adapter/SMP 7012-G40 Both 7012-G30 Both 7012-G40 Both Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter 7013-590 2707 995 Both for PowerPC Systems 7013-591 Both 7013-595 Both 7013-J01 Both 7013-J30 MES 7013-J40 Both IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 7013-590 2964 795 Both MC Adapter/UNI 7013-591 Both 7013-595 Both IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 7013-J01 2994 795 Both MC Adapter/SMP 7013-J30 Both 7013-J40 Both Initial/ Machine Feature Purchase MES/ Description Type/Model Number Price Both Eicon ISDN DIVA MCA Adapter 7015-99J 2707 995 Both for PowerPC Systems 7015-99K Both 7015-R20 Both 7015-R24 Both 7015-R30 MES 7015-R3U MES 7015-R40 Both 7015-R4U Both IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 7015-99J 2964 795 Both MC Adapter/UNI 7015-99K Both 7015-R20 Both 7015-R24 Both IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 7015-R30 2994 795 Both MC Adapter/SMP 7015-R3U Both 7015-R40 Both 7015-R4U Both IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 7030-3BT 2964 795 Both MC Adapter/UNI 7030-3CT Both The following features are already announced for the RS/6000 machine types: Initial/ Machine Feature Purchase MES/ Description Type/Model Number Price Both Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps 7012-G30 2992 $595 Both TP/AUI MC Adapter 7012-G40 Both Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC 7012-G30 2993 595 Both MC Adapter 7012-G40 Both Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps 7013-J01 2992 595 Both TP/AUI MC Adapter 7013-J30 Both 7013-J40 Both Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC 7013-J01 2993 595 Both MC Adapter 7013-J30 Both 7013-J40 Both Ethernet/FDX 10 Mbps 7015-R30 2992 595 Both TP/AUI MC Adapter 7015-R3U MES 7015-R40 Both 7015-R4U Both Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC 7015-R30 2993 595 Both MC Adapter 7015-R3U MES 7015-R40 Both 7015-R4U Both CALL NOW TO ORDER To order, contact IBM North America Sales Call Center, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner (TM). IBM North America Sales Call Center, our national direct marketing organization, can also arrange to put your name on the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products. Phone: 800-IBM-CALL Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com Mail: IBM North America Call Sales Center Dept. RE010 P.O. Box 16848 Atlanta, GA 30321-0848 Reference: RE010 To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks RS/6000 and Business Partner are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. PowerPC, Micro Channel, and AIX are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.