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

(#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

(#2623) 4.7 GB SCSI-2 DVD-RAM Drive (Black Bezel)

(No Longer Available as of September 24, 2004)

The SCSI-2 DVD-RAM drive is a multifunction storage device capable of reading and writing 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs and reading CD-ROM discs. This device also provides read/write compatibility with conventional 2.6GB DVD-RAM discs. System boot and install functions are supported with CD-ROM and DVD-RAM media.

Characteristics:

• Media Data Transfer Rate: 3600KB/sec CD-ROM (24X) max @ outer diameter, 1350KB/sec write (1X DVD) and 2705KB/sec read (2X DVD)
• Interface: SCSI-2 supporting synchronous and asynchronous data transfer
• Average Random Access Time: 100ms CD-ROM, 155ms DVD-RAM
• High-speed synchronous burst rate of 10MB/second
• Loading tray accommodates both 8cm discs (in horizontal orientation only), 12cm discs (CD-ROM) and 4.7GB DVD cartridges
• Operates in either vertical or horizontal position
• Reads multi-session discs
• Reads CD-recordable discs
• Reads CD-RW discs
• Reads and writes 2.6GB, 4.7GB and 9.4GB (double sided) DVD-RAM media
• Supports all major CD-ROM formats including Mode 1, Mode 2, XA, CDDA and audio
• Contains headphone output and line output for audio

Limitations:

• DVD video is not supported.
• Attributes provided: 4.7GB 2X DVD (2705 KB/Sec) DVD-RAM
• Attributes required: 1 half high media bay and one SCSI address
• For 7043-150: (#2623)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.3.3 with 4330-08 Recommended Maintenance Package or later, AIX 5.1 or later.
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2624) 32X (Max) SCSI-2 CD-ROM Drive

(No Longer Available as of July 29, 2005)

The 32X (Max) SCSI-2 Internal CD-ROM Drive is a tray loading CD-ROM drive providing up to 4800KB/sec maximum media data transfer rate. It is a 5.25 inch half-high form factor, single ended, 8 bit, multi-session capable, CD-ROM drive which provides state of the art performance and supports existing 600MB CD-ROM discs.

Characteristics:

• Media Data Transfer Rate: 4800 KB/sec (Max)
• Interface: SCSI-2 8 bit Single Ended (SE)
• Avg. Random Access Time: 90ms (typical)
• Buffer Memory: 512KB
• Media capacity: Greater than 600MB
• Multisession capable (Reads CDR & CDRW media)
• 5.25-inch half-high form factor
• Operates in either vertical or horizontal positions
• Interface supports standard and extended XA formats
• Loading tray supports 12cm and 8cm disks

• Attributes provided: 600MB 32X (max)(up to 4800KB/sec) CDROM
• Attributes required: 1 half high media bay and 1 SCSI-2 internal SE 8-bit address
• For 7043-150: (#2624)
  • Minimum required: 1
  • Maximum allowed: _2_ (Initial order maximum: _2_)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2627) 4.7 GB SCSI-2 DVD-RAM Drive (White Bezel)

(No Longer Available as of December 27, 2002)

The SCSI-2 DVD-RAM drive is a multifunction storage device capable of reading and writing 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs and reading CD-ROM discs. This device also provides read/write compatibility with conventional 2.6GB DVD-RAM discs. System boot and install functions are supported with CD-ROM and DVD-RAM media.

Characteristics:

• Media Data Transfer Rate: 3600KB/sec CD-ROM (24X) max @ outer diameter, 1350KB/sec write (1X DVD) and 2705KB/sec read (2X DVD)
• Interface: SCSI-2 supporting synchronous and asynchronous data transfer
• Average Random Access Time: 100ms CD-ROM, 155ms DVD-RAM
• High-speed synchronous burst rate of 10MB/second
• Loading tray accommodates both 8cm discs (in horizontal orientation only), 12cm discs (CD-ROM) and 4.7GB DVD cartridges
• Operates in either vertical or horizontal position
• Reads multi-session discs
• Reads CD-recordable discs
• Reads CD-RW discs
• Reads and writes 2.6GB, 4.7GB and 9.4GB (double sided) DVD-RAM media
• Supports all major CD-ROM formats including Mode 1, Mode 2, XA, CDDA and audio
• Contains headphone output and line output for audio

Limitations:

• DVD video is not supported.
• Attributes provided: 4.7GB 2X DVD (2705 KB/Sec) DVD-RAM
• Attributes required: 1 half high media bay and one SCSI address
• For 7043-150: (#2627)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.3.3 with 4330-08 Recommended Maintenance Package or later, AIX 5.1 or later.
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2639) Ultimedia Video Capture Adapter/S

(No Longer Available as of December 1, 2000)

The Ultimedia Video Capture Adapter is a PCI-based video monitoring and capture adapter for supported RS/6000 systems. It works with a variety of PCI-based graphics. The adapter supports three industry-standard video formats: NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. This adapter provides the ability to capture video and still images for entry-level video conferencing, security monitoring, security identification, and other images applications.

• Attributes provided: Video capture
• Attributes required: One PCI slot
• For 7043-150: (#2639)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum:1)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2708) Eicon ISDN DIVA PRO 2.0 PCI S/T Adapter

(No Longer Available as of October 17, 2001)

Connects PCI RS/6000 systems to worldwide ISDN networks. The adapter comes from Eicon Technology, the world leader in ISDN technology, as a fully supported IBM feature. ISDN provides basic rate 2B + D with 64 Kbps on each B channel. TCP/IP applications are supported.

Note: AIX drivers are shipped on diskette with the hardware feature. Systems ordered with AIX preinstalled will have the device drivers installed on the hard disk drive.

Country approvals for ISDN network attachment: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Provides S/T interface, requires connection to NT-1 (Network Terminator-1) from the phone line provider.

Limitation: This adapter is not supported by AIX 5.1 (32 bit or 64 bit kernel).

• Attributes provided: One ISDN BRI connection
• Attributes required: One PCI slot
• For 7043-150: (#2708)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum:1)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2709) ARTIC960Hx 4-Port T1 RJ48 Cable

(No Longer Available as of June 25, 2004)

4-Port T1 RJ48 cable for the ARTIC960Hx 4-Port T1/E1 PCI Adapter or ARTIC960RxD Quad Digital Trunk adapter.

• Attributes provided: 4-Port T1 RJ48 cable
• Attributes required: #6310 Adapter
• For 7043-150: (#2709)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 1 per adapter(Initial order maximum: 1 per adapter)
  • OS level required: None
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2710) ARTIC960Hx 4-Port E1 RJ48 Cable

(No Longer Available as of June 25, 2004)

4-Port T1 RJ48 cable for the ARTIC960Hx 4-Port T1/E1 PCI Adapter or ARTIC960RxD Quad Digital Trunk adapter.

• Attributes provided: 4-Port E1 RJ48 cable
• Attributes required: #6310 Adapter
• For 7043-150: (#2710)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 1 per adapter(Initial order maximum: 1 per adapter)
  • OS level required: None
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2741) SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-LP SAS PCI

(No Longer Available as of May 18, 2003)

Fiber optical FDDI Single Attach Station

This adapter provides single attachment to a FDDI concentrator (or point-to-point) using fiber optic cabling (not supplied with the adapter).

It also offers high speed, low latency, and low CPU and bus utilization and occupies a single PCI bus slot.

Features:

• Occupy single PCI bus slot
• Compatible with the FDDI-ANSI X3T12 specification and FDDI Standard Series
• SMT 7.3 compliance
• AMD SUPERNET3 single chip FDDI design
• SysKonnect designed custom ASIC with for buffer management with minimal CPU and bus load
• Four independent 128-byte FIFOs for buffering between PCI bus and buffer memory
• 128KB static RAM on board
• Support under AIX SMIT and diagnostic routines
• Supports Remote IPL and NIM with the appropriate system firmware. See Limitations section.

Connection requirements:

• Connect to fiber FDDI concentrator ports using fiber optic cable with an FDDI SC (low cost fiber) connector

Limitation:

• A configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (feature 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is feature 2743 (SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), constitutes a Class A system.
• NIM is supported on this system using FDDI on AIX 4.2.1 and later.

Note: FDDI Remote IPL, systems shipped after April 24, 1998, will have the appropriate firmware factory installed. Systems shipped prior to April 24, 1998, require an upgrade of system firmware to support the Remote IPL function for FDDI adapters. If you find you have problems with FDDI Remote IPL, make sure you obtain the latest system firmware. Instructions on how to obtain this firmware can be obtained by calling IBM Service and asking for Retain Tip H162841 or by reviewing and downloading from the RS/6000 Support microcode web page located at http://www.austin.ibm.com/support/micro/

Note: AIX Device Driver diskette is shipped with the adapter.

Limitation:

• AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

• Attributes provided: One Single Attach Station Fiber FDDI port
• Attributes required: One PCI Slot
• For 7043-150: (#2741)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2742) SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-LP DAS PCI

(No Longer Available as of May 18, 2003)

Fiber optical FDDI Dual Attach Station

This adapter provides either dual attachment to the main ring path or dual homing to one or two FDDI concentrators using fiber optic cabling (not supplied with the adapter).

It also offers high speed, low latency, and low CPU and bus utilization and occupies a single PCI bus slot.

Features:

• Occupy single PCI bus slot
• Compatible with the FDDI-ANSI X3T12 specification and FDDI Standard Series
• SMT 7.3 compliance
• AMD SUPERNET3 single chip FDDI design
• SysKonnect designed custom ASIC with for buffer management with minimal CPU and bus load
• Four independent 128-byte FIFOs for buffering between PCI bus and buffer memory
• 128KB static RAM on board
• Support under AIX SMIT and diagnostic routines
• Supports Remote IPL and NIM with the appropriate system firmware. See Limitations section.

Connection requirements:

• Connect to fiber FDDI concentrator ports using fiber optic cable with an FDDI SC (low cost fiber) connector

Limitation:

• A configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (feature 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is feature 2743 (SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), constitutes a Class A system.
• NIM is supported on this system using FDDI on AIX 4.2.1 and later.

Note: FDDI Remote IPL, systems shipped after April 24, 1998, will have the appropriate firmware factory installed. Systems shipped prior to April 24, 1998, require an upgrade of system firmware to support the Remote IPL function for FDDI adapters. If you find you have problems with FDDI Remote IPL, make sure you obtain the latest system firmware. Instructions on how to obtain this firmware can be obtained by calling IBM Service and asking for Retain Tip H162841 or by reviewing and downloading from the RS/6000 Support microcode web page located at http://www.austin.ibm.com/support/micro/

Note: AIX Device Driver diskette is shipped with the adapter.

Limitation:

• AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

• Attributes provided: One Dual Attach Station Fiber FDDI port
• Attributes required: One PCI Slot
• For 7043-150: (#2742)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2743) SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI

(No Longer Available as of July 31, 2001)

Copper FDDI Single Attach Station

This adapter provides single attachment to a FDDI concentrator (or point-to-point) using Category-5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling (not supplied with the adapter).

It also offers high speed, low latency, and low CPU and bus utilization and occupies a single PCI bus slot.

Features:

• Occupy single PCI bus slot
• Compatible with the FDDI-ANSI X3T12 specification and FDDI Standard Series
• SMT 7.3 compliance
• AMD SUPERNET3 single chip FDDI design
• SysKonnect designed custom ASIC with for buffer management with minimal CPU and bus load
• Four independent 128-byte FIFOs for buffering between PCI bus and buffer memory
• 128KB static RAM on board
• Support under AIX SMIT and diagnostic routines
• Supports Remote IPL and NIM with the appropriate system firmware. See Limitations section.

Connection requirements:

• Connect to Category-5 unshielded twisted pair FDDI concentrator ports using shielded RJ45 connector

Limitation:

• A configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (feature 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is feature 2743 (SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), constitutes a Class A system.
• NIM is supported on this system using FDDI on AIX 4.2.1 and later.

Note: FDDI Remote IPL, systems shipped after April 24, 1998, will have the appropriate firmware factory installed. Systems shipped prior to April 24, 1998, require an upgrade of system firmware to support the Remote IPL function for FDDI adapters. If you find you have problems with FDDI Remote IPL, make sure you obtain the latest system firmware. Instructions on how to obtain this firmware can be obtained by calling IBM Service and asking for Retain Tip H162841 or by reviewing and downloading from the RS/6000 Support microcode web page located at http://www.austin.ibm.com/support/micro/

Note: AIX Device Driver diskette is shipped with the adapter.

Limitation:

• AIX 5.1 or later support for this adapter is limited to the 32-bit kernel only. (AIX 5.1 or later 64-bit kernel does not support this adapter.)

• Attributes provided: One Single Attach Station CDDI (copper) port
• Attributes required: One PCI Slot
• For 7043-150: (#2743)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 2 (Initial order maximum: 2)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2823) POWER GXT2000P Graphics Accelerator

(No Longer Available as of June 30, 2002)

The POWER GXT2000P Graphics Accelerator is a short PCI adapter card that attaches to one slot. It supports display resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution up to 76 Hz, including monitors that comply with the ISO 9241 Part 3 and Part 8 standard, and allows up to 16.7 million simultaneous colors. For the OpenGL and graPHIGS APIs, the GXT2000P offers support for 8-bit and 24-bit double-buffered color.

Characteristics of the IBM POWER GXT2000P Graphics Accelerator are:

• 1920 x 1200 maximum resolution up to 76 Hz
  • Maximum refresh rate for 1600x1200 and smaller displays is 85 Hz
• 8-bit and 24-bit double-buffered color
• 24-bit Z-buffer
• 8-bit overlay buffer
• 4-bit window ID buffer
• 4-bit stencil buffer
• Four 256-entry hardware color tables
• Separate gamma correction table
• Face culling support
• OpenGL polygon offset support
• OpenGL polygon mode support
• 16 MB texture memory
• Trilinear texture mapping
• Video support
  • Point sampling and bilinear scaling
  • Color space conversion

• Attributes provided: Graphics capability
• Attributes required: Any Slot; one of the following monitors: P70, P200, P201, P72, P92, P202 , 6091-19I, POWERDP17, POWERDP20, 9516 or T85A.
  • For 7043-150: (#2823)
    • Minimum required: 0
    • Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum: 4)
    • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1 or AIX 4.3.2 or later with the appropriate AIX 4.2.1 or 4.3.2 Update CD that is included with the feature.
    • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
  • For MES orders of the GXT3000P and GXT2000P on AIX Version 4.2.1:
    • If your operating system was installed with AIX Version 4.2.1 prior to October 1998, you must apply the following 'AIX Version 4.2.1 refresh for October 1998' (this includes boot media and the update CD).
      • AIX 4.2.1 LCD4-0238-02
    • If you have AIX 4.2.1, LCD4-0238-00 or LCD4-0238-01 please update to LCD4-0238-02 to run this program.
  • Updating Current Licensees:
    • Current Licensees of AIX 4.2 who have not paid a media process charge are encouraged to call IBM direct at 800-426-2255.
    • Current Licensees of AIX 4.2 who have already paid a media process charge are encouraged to order MES updates by calling 800-879-2755. IBM Software Delivery Solutions (SDS) requires that all AIX/6000(R) licensed programs installed on any RS/6000 hardware be installed for the customer's appropriate hardware and software serial numbers on AAS. If these conditions are met, SDS will enter an order for an MES to ship the release and will process the installation of the MES. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. mountain time.

(#2825) POWER GXT3000P Graphics Accelerator

(No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

The POWER GXT3000P Graphics Accelerator is a single PCI adapter card that attaches to one slot but covers the slot adjacent to it. It supports display resolutions up to 1280 x 1024, including monitors that comply with the ISO 9241 Part 3 and Part 8 standard, and allows up to 16.7 million simultaneous colors.

For the OpenGL and graPHIGS APIs, the GXT3000P offers support for 8-bit and 24-bit double-buffered color.

The GXT3000P provides hardware acceleration for the new OpenGL 1.2 version of the API. Featured hardware enhancements over the POWER GXT800P include:

• OpenGL and graPHIGS lighting mode
• 3D texture mapping
• Stereo in a window
• Video scaling

Characteristics of the IBM POWER GXT3000P Graphics Accelerator are:

• 1280 x 1024 maximum resolution up to 85 Hz
• 8-bit and 24-bit double-buffered color
• 24-bit Z-buffer
• 8-bit overlay buffer
• 8-bit window ID buffer
• 8-bit stencil buffer
• 8-bit double-buffered alpha
• 16 MB texture memory
• Eight 256-entry hardware color tables
• Separate gamma correction table
• Hardware accelerated lighting
• Increased subpixel addressing over previously supported adapters
• Face culling support
• OpenGL polygon offset support
• OpenGL polygon mode support
• OpenGL specular lighting support in hardware
• Trilinear Texture Mapping
• 3D texture mapping
• Video support
  • Point sampling and bilinear scaling
  • Color space conversion
• Stereo support (1)
  • 12-bit RGB on a per window basis
  • 1024 x 768 at 120 Hz
  • Preserved aspect ratio

Note: (1) Stereo viewing requires additional equipment, such as emitter, cable, and glasses.

• Attributes provided: Graphics capability
• Attributes required: Slot 2; one of the following monitors: P70, P200, P201, P72, P92, or P202
• For 7043-150: (#2825)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum:1)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1 or AIX 4.3.2 or later with the appropriate AIX 4.2.1 or 4.3.2 Update CD that is included with the feature.
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
• For MES orders of the GXT3000P and GXT2000P on AIX Version 4.2.1:
  • If your operating system was installed with AIX Version 4.2.1 prior to October 1998, you must apply the following 'AIX Version 4.2.1 refresh for October 1998' (this includes boot media and the update CD).
    • AIX 4.2.1 LCD4-0238-02
  • If you have AIX 4.2.1 , LCD4-0238-00 or LCD4-0238-01 please update to LCD4-0238-02 to run this program.

• Updating Current Licensees:
  • Current Licensees of AIX 4.2 who have not paid a media process charge are encouraged to call IBM direct at 800-426-2255.
  • Current Licensees of AIX 4.2 who have already paid a media process charge are encouraged to order MES updates by calling 800-879-2755. IBM Software Delivery Solutions (SDS) requires that all AIX/6000(R) licensed programs installed on any RS/6000 hardware be installed for the customer's appropriate hardware and software serial numbers on AAS. If these conditions are met, SDS will enter an order for an MES to ship the release and will process the installation of the MES. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. mountain time.

(#2830) POWER GXT130P Graphics Accelerator

(No Longer Available as of May 18, 2003)

The POWER GXT130P is a versatile, low-priced graphics accelerator for RS/6000 PCI-bus systems. It is a half-length PCI card with a standard 15-pin DIN output connector and can support multisync monitors with at least a 64 KHz horizontal scan capability.

Ultimedia Services 2.2.0 and Xlib APIs are supported on AIX Version 4.2.1 or 4.3.

AIX Version 4.2.1 or 4.3.2 is required with the appropriate AIX Version 4.2.1 or 4.3.2 and the additional device drivers required that are included with the feature.

• For MES orders of the GXT130P Graphics Accelerator:
  • If your operating system was installed with AIX Version 4.2.1 before October 1998, you must apply the following AIX Version 4.2.1 refresh for October 1998 (this includes boot media and the additional device drivers required that are included with the feature.): AIX Version 4.2.1 LCD4-0238-02
  • If you have AIX Version 4.2.1 (LCD4-0238-00 or LCD4-0238-01), update to LCD4-0238-02 to run this program.

• Attributes provided: Graphics adapter
• Attributes required: 1 PCI slot
• For 7043-150: (#2830)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: _4_ (Initial order maximum: _4_)
  • OS level required: AIX Version 4.2.1, or 4.3
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2838) POWER GXT120P Graphics Adapter - PCI

(No Longer Available as of September 8, 1999)

The POWER GXT120P provides video acceleration features such as scaling and color space conversion. The GXT120P can support multisync monitors with at least a 64KHz horizontal scan capability or DDC-2B-compliant multisync monitors with at least a 38KHz horizontal scan capability.

Ultimedia Services 2.2.0 and Xlib APIs are supported on AIX Version 4.2.1 or 4.3.

• Attributes provided: Graphics adapter
• Attributes required: 1 PCI slot
• For 7043-150: (#2838)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum:4)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2841) POWER GXT300P Graphics Accelerator

(No Longer Available as of April 26, 2002)

The Power GXT300P Graphics Accelerator is for mid-range 2D design and visualization solutions. The GXT300P Graphics Accelerator is a short PCI adapter card requiring one PCI slot. It supports display resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 (maximum) at up to 75 Hz. For 1280x1024 and smaller display resolutions, maximum refresh rate is 85Hz.

The GXT300P complies with the ISO 9241 Part 3 and Part 8 standard, and allows up to 16.7 million simultaneous colors. For XWindows, the GXT300P offers support for 8-bit and 24-bit double buffered color.

Characteristics:

• 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution up to 75 Hz
  • Maximum refresh rate for 1280x1024 and smaller displays is 85 Hz
• 8-bit and 24-bit double-buffered color
• 8-bit overlay buffer
• 4-bit window ID buffer
• Four 256-entry hardware color tables
• Separate gamma correction table
• Video support

• Attributes provided: 2D graphics capability
• Attributes required: One PCI slot
• For 7043-150: (#2841)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum: 4)
  • OS level required: AIX Version 4.3.3, or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2842) - POWER GXT4500P Graphics Accelerator

IBM POWER GXT4500P -- Entry, 3D 64-bit PCI graphics accelerator

• Attachment via a single 64-bit or 32-bit PCI bus slot
• Native support for OpenGL and graPHIGS 3D APIs
• Advanced 3D texture mapping
• Digital monitor support

The GXT4500P Graphics Accelerator is a 64-bit entry 3D PCI Graphics adapter. The graphics subsystems provide excellent functionality and performance for demanding graphics applications in:

• Mechanical Computer Aided Design (MCAD) and Engineering (MCAE) for automotive and aerospace
• Petroleum exploration and production
• Scientific Visualization
• Other technical design and visualization

This adapter has the following base features:

• 128MB Unified Frame Buffer
  • 24 Bit Double Buffered up to 2048 x 1536
  • 24-Bit Double Buffered Stereo up to 1280 x 1024
  • 24-Bit Z-Buffer
  • 4/8 Bit Overlay
  • 8 Bit Double Buffered Alpha
  • 8 bit Stencil
  • 8 windows ID bits
  • 4 Clipping Planes
• Scissor Registers
• 5 HW Rectangular Clippers
• Texture Mapping
  • up to 110MB Texture Memory (1280 x 1024)
  • Dual Texture
  • 3D texture
• 4 Hardware Color Maps

API support

• X11
• graPHIGS
• OpenGL 1.2

Monitor Support

• Resolutions Supported: 8/16/24 bit (up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz)
• DDC2B support
• ISO 9241-3 and ISO 13406-2 Compliant

Software Requirements

• AIX Version 4.3.3 or 5.1, or later

The GXT4500P is packaged on a standard single-slot PCI card. The PCI interface is 64-bit, up to 66 MHz and 5.0 v or 3.3v. There are no options.

• Attributes provided: 3D Graphics
• Attributes required: 1 long PCI 32 or 64-bit slot, 5.0v or 3.3v
• For 7043-150: (#2842)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 3 (Initial order maximum: 3)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.3.3 or AIX 5.1, or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2845) POWER GXT550P Graphics Adapter/C - PCI

(No Longer Available as of September 8, 1999)

The POWER GXT550P Graphics Adapter is a single PCI adapter card. It supports display resolutions of 1280 x 1024 and 1024 x 768 including monitors that comply with the ISO 9241 Part 3 standard, and allows up to 16.7 million simultaneous colors. For the OpenGL, GL 3.2, graPHIGS and PEX APIs, the GXT550P offers support for 8-bit and 24-bit double-buffered color. For the OpenGL and GL 3.2, the GXT550P also supports 12-bit double-buffered color.

The GXT550P provides hardware acceleration for advanced 3D graphics functions including hidden-line and surface removal, antialiasing, Gouraud shading, depth cueing, stenciling and transparency. Stereo viewing is also supported on the GXT550P.

Characteristics of the IBM POWER GXT550P Graphics Adapter are:

• 1280x1024 resolution
• ISO support 77 Hz Video Refresh
• 8/12/24-bit Double Buffer
• 24-bit Z Buffer
• 8-bit Overlay Buffer
• 8-bit Window ID Buffer
• 8-bit Utility/Stencil Buffer
• 8-bit Alpha Double Buffer

• Attributes provided: Graphics capability
• Attributes required: 1 PCI slot (long)
• For 7043-150: (#2845)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2849) POWER GXT135P Graphics Accelerator with Digital Support

(No Longer Available as of November 27, 2009)

The POWER GXT135P is a versatile, low-priced 2D graphics accelerator for RS/6000 workstations and pSeries servers. It can be configured to operate in either 8-bit or 24-bit color modes. This adapter supports both analog and digital monitors. Its predecessor, Feature Number 2848, supported only analog monitors.

Hardware Description

• 128-bit graphics processor
• 8-bit CLUT or 24-bit true color
• 16 MB SDRAM
• 32-bit PCI interface
• Universal PCI (5.0v or 3.3v)
• 1 hardware color map

Features Supported

• Up to approximately 16.7 million colors
• Rectangular clipping
• 2 analog monitor outputs at up to 1280 x 1024 resolution
• 1 analog monitor output at up to 2048 x 1536 resolution
• 1 digital monitor output at up to 1600 x 1200 resolution
• 60 to 85 Hz refresh rates (ISO 9241, Part 3)

APIs Supported

• X-Windows and Motif
• UMS 2.3.0 (no hardware scaling)

Software Requirements

• AIX Versions 5.1 or 5.2 (analog or digital support), or later, or AIX 4.3 (analog support only)

• Attributes provided: 2D Graphics
• Attributes required: 1 PCI slot
• For 7043-150: (#2849)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum: 4)
  • OS level required: AIX 5.1 or AIX 5.2, or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both
  • CSU: Yes
  • Return parts MES: No

(#2851) POWER GXT250P Graphics Adapter - PCI

(No Longer Available as of December 13, 1999)

The IBM POWER GXT250P Graphics Adapter is an 8-bit, single buffer adapter (8-bit double buffer for 1024x768) that attaches to the standard PCI bus interface. It is designed for 2D applications including: desktop publishing, X-window applications, 2D mechanical drafting, CASE, chemical and biological applications, and electrical CAD.

Characteristics of the POWER GXT250P are:

• 64-bit or 32-bit PCI bus interface
• 3MB of VRAM
• Hardware acceleration for points, lines, triangles, rectangles, quadrilaterals, bit block transfer
• Pattern fill support
• Rectangular and non-rectangular clipping
• Up to 256 colors from a palette of 16.7 million
• Hardware window support (4 Window ID Bits)
• Dithering
• Three hardware color maps
• Monitor resolution support
  • AIX 4.1.5: 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024
• 60 to 85 Hz Monitor refresh rates
• Capable of driving monitors that meet ISO 9241 Part 3 Specification

• Attributes provided: Graphics Capability
• Attributes required: PCI Slot (short)
• For 7043-150: (#2851)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum: 4)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both

(#2852) POWER GXT255P Graphics Adapter - PCI

(No Longer Available as of September 8, 1999)

The IBM POWER GXT255P Graphics Adapter is an 8, 16, or 24-bit, single- buffer adapter (8-bit double-buffer up to 1280x1024) that attaches to the standard PCI bus interface. It is designed for 2D applications including: desktop publishing, X-window applications, 2D mechanical drafting, CASE, chemical and biological applications, and electrical CAD.

Characteristics of the POWER GXT255P are:

• 64-bit or 32-bit PCI bus interface
• 8MB of VRAM
• Hardware acceleration for points, lines, triangles, rectangles, quadrilaterals, bit block transfer
• Pattern fill support
• Rectangular and Non-rectangular clipping
• Up to 16.7 million colors from a palette of 16.7 million
• Hardware window support (4 Window ID Bits)
• Dithering
• Three hardware color maps
• Monitor resolution support
  • AIX 4.1.5: 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024
• 60 to 85Hz Monitor refresh rates
• Capable of driving monitors that meet ISO 9241 Part 3 Specification

• Attributes provided: Graphics Capability
• Attributes required: PCI Slot (short)
• For 7043-150: (#2852)
  • Minimum required: 0
  • Maximum allowed: 4 (Initial order maximum: 4)
  • OS level required: AIX 4.2.1, AIX 4.3.2 or later
  • Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Both