IBM INTERNAL 8MM TAPE DRIVE FOR PS/2 SERVER 195/295 IBM Announcement Letter Number 193-388 dated December 21, 1993 IBM US - Last Revised on December 21, 1993 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability With the PS/2 (R) Server 195/295 systems supporting up to 28GB of DASD, a reliable backup facility is required that offers increased capacity and better performance. The IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive is a high-capacity backup/restore function that is ideally suited for unattended backup in LAN Servers or any other large capacity disk storage application. It offers much higher reliability, twice the capacity and twice the performance of the previous 2.3GB 8 mm technology. Enhancements include: o Reduced number of mechanical and electrical components o Improved tape handling o Use of higher reliability components. Features include: o A capacity of 5GB of data per cartridge, which can be increased to 10GB by enabling the Data Compression Hardware o Use of the native PS/2 Server 195/295 IDC SCSI adapter to attach tape drives to the system, which eliminates the need for a Micro Channel (R) SCSI Adapter o Software support in a wide variety of tape backup/restore utilities that offer support in OS/2 (R) and Novell (1) NetWare (1) environments. Single Unit Price: $3,289. Planned Availability Date: February 28, 1994. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation (1) Registered trademark of Novell, Inc. IN BRIEF . . . Enhancements include: o Twice the capacity and twice the performance, better reliability, and usability over existing 2.3GB 8mm Tape Drives o Reduced number of mechanical and electrical components o Improved tape handling o Use of higher reliability components. Features include: o Tape backup/restore support for PS/2 Server 195 and 295 o Fully read/write compatible with the 2.3GB 8mm Tape Drives o Capacity of 5GB of data per cartridge, which can be increased to 10GB by enabling the Data Compression Hardware o Use of the native PS/2 Server 195/295 IDC SCSI adapter to attach tape drives to the system, which eliminates the need for a Micro Channel (R) SCSI Adapter o Software support in a wide variety of tape backup/restore utilities that offer support in OS/2 (R) and Novell NetWare environments. Customer Letter Section PRODUCT POSITIONING The IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive provides the PS/2 Server 195/295 user with a fast and reliable method of backing up large amounts of data. The IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive is an improvement over the existing PS/2 Server 195/295 backup devices because it interfaces to the PS/2 195/295 SCSI interface card. This eliminates the need to provide a separate SCSI interface card to enable tape backup. The IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive is an improvement over the existing 2.3GB 8 mm technology, providing much better reliability, two times the capacity and two times the performance. The IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive should be positioned as the preferred backup device for the PS/2 Server 195/295. PUBLICATIONS The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies will be available by February 28, 1994. ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER IBM Internal 8mm Tape Option for Personal System/2 (R) Servers 195 and 295 Operator and Service Guide SA26-7067 16G8507 Option diskette S74G-8519 74G8519 The following publications will be available by February 28, 1994 To order, contact your IBM representative. ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER LANGUAGE IBM Internal 8mm Tape Option for Personal System/2 Servers Operator and Service Guide SA26-7067 16G8507 English Option diskette S74G-8519 74G8519 English The System Library Subscription Service (SLSS) is available by product number and subject code. Customers currently subscribing to SLSS will receive publication updates automatically. Publications are available through Mechanicsburg Distribution via PUBORDER. For IBM Authorized Dealers and Remarketers, publications can be ordered by calling IBM Software Manufacturing and Delivery at 800-879-2755. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: o Width: 140 mm (5.75 inches) o Depth: 200 mm (8.0 inches) o Height: 41 mm (1.625 inches) o Weight: 1.15 kg (2.57 pounds) OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: o Temperature: 10 (degs) to 40 (degs) C (50 (degs) to 104 (degs) F) o Relative humidity: 20% to 80% o Wet bulb: 27.0C (80.6F) maximum o Electrical power: 0.1 KVA o Noise Level: 46 dBa (5.8 bels) operating; 40 dBa (5.5 bels) idle o FCC Class: B o CISPR-22 Class: B o Japan VCCI: 2 o VDE Class: B MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: IBM PS/2 Server 8600 Models 001, 002 or 003 with Firmware Version 1.7. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: A software tape backup utility is needed to support the IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive. The backup/restore software listed below have been tested on the PS/2 Server 195/295: o OS/2: 2.1 o Sytron: SYTOS-PLUS Version 1.37 for OS/2 ORDERING INFORMATION Refer to Software Announcement 293-162, dated March 23, 1993. ORDER TYPE PROGRAM FEATURE PART NUMBER NAME NUMBER NUMBER MEDIA 5871-AAA SYTOS-PLUS Version 1.37 5062 61G1443 Dual NOVELL NETWARE 3.11: Cheyenne Software, ARCserve for NetWare, DOS Edition V4.02 Refer to Software Announcement 293-353, dated July 6, 1993. Orders may be sent via mail or fax to the following address or may be entered into the EduQuest (TM) Priority System by EduQuest branch personnel. EduQuest Priority System 411 Eagleview Boulevard Exton, PA 19341 Fax: 800-795-5327 (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation COMPATIBILITY: The IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive attaches to the SCSI interface of the PS/2 Server 8600 models 001, 002 and 003. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive is not a customer setup and has no unique requirements. CABLE ORDERS: No cables required INSTALLABILITY: Installation time of the IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive is approximately 1.5 hours. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: The IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive has three status lights: two green and one amber. These lights are turned on and off in various combinations to indicate the status of the 5.0GB 8mm Tape Drive. Status Light Definition: READ/ READY WRITE DISTURBANCE LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT STATUS On On On The Power-On Self Test is running or the System has issued a reset. Off Off Off One of the following has occurred: - The Power is Off - Post has completed successfully, but no tape cartridge has been inserted. On Off Off A tape cartridge has been inserted and the 5.0GB Tape Drive is ready to receive commands from the system. Off On Off The tape drive is busy loading or unloading the tape cartridge. On Flashing Off The tape is in motion and the 5.0GB Tape Drive is cleaning or running a device operation. Off Off Flashing The 5.0GB Tape Drive has detected an internal fault that requires corrective action. Off Off On The tape path requires or cleaning; consult your On Flashing operators guide. ACCESSORIES AND/OR SUPPLIES: IBM 8mm Data Cartridges (21F8575) and IBM 8mm Media kit (59F3907) are recommended for use with the IBM Internal 8mm Tape Drive FOR END USERS: Lexmark International, Inc., manufactures and markets IBM supplies. For information about products or services, call Lexmark at 800-358-5835. Supplies can be purchased from Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers or directly from Lexmark by calling 800-358-5835. Fax orders may be sent to: 800-522-3422 Mail orders may be sent to: Lexmark Telemarketing Center 1221 Alverser Drive Midlothian, VA 23113 FOR REMARKETERS: Supplies can be purchased from Lexmark International by calling 800-292-5885. Fax orders may be sent to: 800-232-9539 Mail orders may be sent to: Lexmark International, Inc. Lexmark Order Management Center P.O. Box 11427 Lexington, KY 40575-1427 SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL This product uses the security and auditability features of the host Personal System hardware and application 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 FEATURE SECTION MES DISCOUNT APPLICABLE: No The feature discount will be equal to the discount percent associated with the current volume commitment of the Category of the 8600 machine type. FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes o Field Install: Yes o Plant Install: Yes WARRANTY PERIOD: Three years CUSTOMER SETUP: No All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM PS/2 Model 8600. CHARGES Single Feature Part Machine Unit Description Number Number Type Model Price* PS/2 Model 195 5794 70G8369 8600 001 $3,289 PS/2 Model 295 002 3,289 PS/2 Model 295 003 3,289 * The single unit price reflects the purchase price for a single unit acquired from IBM, and is subject to change without notice. This price is for information purposes only, and shall not limit in any way the remarketers' ability to set their own prices for IBM products. o Monthly Maintenance Charge: $45