Feature Descriptions for 7043-150 IBM RS/6000 Model 150

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(#0001) After-market (MES) Order Indicator

(No Longer Available as of March 21, 2008)

This feature may be used in orders for features ordered by MES. This feature prevents configuration checking. It does not have to be repeated for subsequent MES orders for the same machine.

  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: None
  • For 7043-150: (#0001)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _1__ (Initial order maximum: _1__)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

(#0986) CCS Customer Service Specify (US)

This feature code specifies that the system will receive special request services from the Center for Customized Solutions (CCS).

FC 0986 is available only on the initial plant order.

  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: None
  • For 7043-150: (#0986)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial

(#1736) Expedited Delivery Service Indicator

(No Longer Available as of June 25, 2004)

This feature number specifies that a system will be shipped to the customer with expedited 2 day delivery.

  • Attributes provided: None
  • Attributes required: None
  • For 7043-150: (#1736)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
    • CSU: Does not apply
    • Return parts MES: Does not apply

(#2111) PCI SCSI Adapter To 2-Port, 8-Bit SE External Device Cable

(No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of external 2-port, 8-bit devices to the PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 external SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Port
  • For 7043-150: (#2111)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2112) PCI SCSI Adapter To 2-Port, 8-Bit Differential Ext Device Cable

(No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of external 2-port, 8-bit differential devices to the PCI SCSI-2 differential adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 external SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Port
  • For 7043-150: (#2112)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2113) PCI SCSI Adapter To Single Port 8-Bit SE External Device Cable

(No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of external single-port, 8-bit SE devices to the PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 external SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Port
  • For 7043-150: (#2113)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2114) PCI SCSI Adapter 16-Bit Differential External Y Cable

(No Longer Available as of June 23, 2006)

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of multiple hosts to the PCI SCSI-2 differential adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 external SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Port
  • For 7043-150: (#2114)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2115) PCI SCSI Adapter To 2-Port, 16-Bit SE External Device Cable

(No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of external 2-port 16-bit SE devices to the PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 external SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Port
  • For 7043-150: (#2115)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2116) PCI SCSI Adapter To 2-Port, 16-Bit Differential Ext Device Cable

(No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of external 2-port 16-bit differential devices to the PCI SCSI-2 differential adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 external SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Port
  • For 7043-150: (#2116)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2117) PCI SCSI Adapter 16-bit SE External Y Cable

(No Longer Available as of December 3, 2001)

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of multiple hosts to the PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide adapter
  • Attributes required: 1 External SCSI-2 Port
  • For 7043-150: (#2117)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2118) SCSI Converter Cable, VHDCI to P, Mini-68 pin to 68 pin, 0.3M

(No Longer Available as of June 23, 2006)

16-bit SCSI cable used to convert from a Mini-68 pin VHDCI connector to a 68 pin P style connector. Cable has male Mini-68 pin VHDCI connector on one end and a female 68 pin P style connector on the other. Length = 0.3 meters.

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of supported external sub-system to integrated SCSI port or SCSI adapter with VHDCI Mini-68 pin connector.
  • Attributes required: None
  • For 7043-150: (#2118)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: _No max (Initial order maximum: 0)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: MES

Note: #2118 provides the equivalent hardware to the 7131-105 (#9164 or #2888).

(#2424) 0.6M 16-bit SCSI-2 System to System Cable

(No Longer Available as of December 10, 2004)

This cable provides a 16-bit connection between any two differential or single ended SCSI devices having 68-pin connectors. It can be used to attach an external SCSI device to a SCSI adapter card in an RS/6000 system.

  • Attributes provided: 0.6 meter SCSI cable with 68-pin connectors at each end
  • Attributes required: 68-pin SCSI Interface
  • For 7043-150: (#2424)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2425) 2.5M 16-bit SCSI-2 System to System Cable

(No Longer Available as of June 23, 2006)

This cable provides a 16-bit connection between any two differential or single ended SCSI devices having 68-pin connectors. It can be used to attach an external SCSI device to a SCSI adapter card in an RS/6000 system.

  • Attributes provided: 2.5 meter SCSI cable with 68-pin connectors at each end
  • Attributes required: 68-pin SCSI Interface
  • For 7043-150: (#2425)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: No max(Initial order maximum: No max)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2445) Internal Ultra SCSI Cable Assembly

(No Longer Available as of December 27, 2002)

The Internal Ultra SCSI Cable Assembly #2445 is an internal 16-bit Ultra SCSI cable that provides a signal path from the single-ended Ultra SCSI adapter to internal Ultra SCSI single-ended disk drives.

  • Attributes provided: Cable from PCI Single-ended Ultra SCSI adapter to Single-ended Ultra SCSI devices. 3-Drop, 16-Bit.
  • Attributes required: PCI Single-ended Ultra SCSI Adapter (#6206)
  • For 7043-150 (#2445)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum required: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1)
    • OS level required: None
    • Initial order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2494) PCI 3-Channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID Adapter

(No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The RS/6000 PCI 3-Channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID Adapter (#2494) is a non- bootable high-performance Ultra2 SCSI RAID Adapter providing RAID 0, 1, or 5 capability and can address up to forty-five 16-bit SCSI-2 physical disk drives on three independent SCSI buses.

To increase the data writing performance, a 32 MB fast-write cache is provided as a resident part of this adapter. The 32 MB fast-write cache is a resident feature of the IBM PCI 3-Channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID Adapter that utilizes non-volatile RAM. During the unlikely event of an PCI 3-Channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID Adapter failure, a replacement PCI 3-Channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID Adapter can be installed and the fast-write cache can be removed from the failing adapter and installed in the new adapter helping to insure data integrity. The 32 MB fast-write cache can provide an significant improvement in data throughput and response time during certain sequence write operations compared to SCSI RAID adapters without the fast-write cache. The response time and data transfer improvement will vary depending upon the data block sizes, the percentage of sequential writes, machine type/model, and application parameters.

The PCI 3-Channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID Adapter has one internal and two external independent Ultra2 SCSI buses. The internal port can be used to provide an internal RAID solution on supporting RS/6000 systems. Systems with internal 6-pack disks can attach one PCI 3-Channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID adapter per internal 6-pack.The two external ports provide connectivity to an IBM 2104-DL1 Expandable Storage Plus Drawer or 2104-TL1 Expandable Storage Plus Tower at up to 80 MB/s SCSI bus data rate. The two external ports can also connect to the IBM 7131-105 external Fast/Wide SCSI disk enclosure via an optional VHDCI to P Converter Cable (#2118). Note: Even though the PCI 3-Channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID Adapter has ports that run at Ultra2 SCSI speeds (up to 80 MB per second), the internally attached disk drives will run at a maximum SCSI bus data rate specified by that supporting system backplane. Also, the externally attached 7131-105 will only run at a maximum of Fast/Wide SCSI speeds (up to 20 MB per second).

In order for full support and to take full advantage of the Ultra2 (up to 80 MB per second) speed of this adapter, the proper AIX level also needs to be considered. AIX 4.2.1 with appropriate APAR updates and 4.3.3 or later supports the full range of SCSI bus data rates (including Ultra2 SCSI up to 80 MB per second). AIX 4.3.2 only supports data rates up to 40 MB per second. Check the AIX level your system has or is able to support. Appropriate AIX APAR needed are as follows:

  • AIX 4.2.1 with APAR IX86638, IX86654, IX87183, IY01945, & IY02373
  • AIX 4.3.2 with APAR IX86395, & IX86396
  • AIX 4.3.3 or later

Upgrading an existing PCI 3-Channel Ultra SCSI RAID Adapter (#2494) to the later version PCI 3-Channel Ultra2 SCSI RAID Adapter is also available after September 24, 1999. To upgrade to the Ultra2 version (up to 80 MB per second capability), a new level of microcode needs to be downloaded. To obtain this later level of microcode (3.12.00 or higher), go to the below web address and follow the microcode download procedure. AIX levels with appropriate APAR updates described above also apply in conjunction with the microcode upgrade.

http://www.rs6000.ibm.com/support/micro/download.html

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of internal and external SCSI devices
  • Attributes required: One PCI bus slot
  • For 7043-150: (#2494)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1 with APARs (see description above); 4.3.2 with APARs (see description above); AIX 4.3.3 or later
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

Note: An Update CD-ROM (9903 or later) containing these updates can be obtained by calling 1-800-879-2755 in USA and ordering feature code 0837 for AIX 4.2.1 or feature code 0838 for AIX 4.3.2. These Update APARS may also be obtained by contacting your normal Service Channel Support Line or FixDist.

(#2498) PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter

(No Longer Available as of December 10, 2004)

The RS/6000 PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter(#2498) is a non- bootable high performance Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter providing RAID 0,1,1E, 5, 5E capability and can address up to sixty 16-bit SCSI physical disk drives on four independent SCSI buses.

To increase the data writing performance, a 128 MByte fast-write cache is provided as a resident part of this adapter. The 128 MByte fast-write cache is a resident feature of the PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter that utilizes non-volatile RAM. During the unlikely event of an PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI

RAID Adapter failure, a replacement PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter can be installed and the fast-write cache can be removed from the failing adapter and installed in the new adapter insuring data integrity. The 128 MByte fast-write cache can provide an significant improvement in data throughput and response time during certain sequence write operations compared to SCSI

RAID adapters without the fast-write cache. The response time and data transfer improvement will vary depending upon the data block sizes, the percentage of sequential writes, machine type/model, and application parameters.

The PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter has four independent Ultra3 SCSI buses. There are two internal ports and four external ports. The two internal ports are shared with two of the external ports. Two of the four busses can drive either an internal port or an external port. The other two busses only drive external ports. The internal ports can be used to provide an internal RAID solution on supporting RS/6000 systems. Systems with one or two internal 6-pack disks can attach to a PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter. The four external ports provide connectivity to an IBM 2104-DU3 Expandable Storage Plus Drawer or 2104-TU3 Expandable Storage Plus Tower at up to 160 MB/s SCSI bus data rate. The four external ports also provide connectivity to an IBM 2104-DL1 Expandable Storage Plus Drawer or 2104-TL1 Expandable Storage Plus Tower at up to 80 MB/s SCSI bus data rate.

Limitations:

  • The four external ports do not support the connection to the IBM 7131-105 external Fast/Wide SCSI disk enclosure.
  • Even though the PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter has ports that run at Ultra3 SCSI speeds (up to 160 MBytes/s) and Ultra2 SCSI speeds (up to 80MBytes/s), the internally attached disk drives will run at a maximum SCSI bus data rate specified by that supporting system backplane.

In order for full support and to take full advantage of the Ultra3 (up to 160 MBytes/s) speed of this adapter, the proper AIX level also needs to be considered. AIX 4.3.3 with appropriate APAR updates or later AIX versions support the full range of SCSI bus data rates (including Ultra3 SCSI up to 160 MByte/s). Check the AIX level your system has or is able to support.

  • Attributes provided: Attachment of internal and external SCSI devices
  • Attributes required: One PCI bus slot
  • For 7043-150: (#2498)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.3.3 with 4330-05 Recommended Maintenance Package.
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
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