IBM 6150 RT PERSONAL COMPUTER (TM) MODEL T25 (TEMPEST)
IBM Announcement Letter Number 188-029 dated February 2, 1988
IBM US - Last Revised on February 2, 1988
Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability
IBM announces a new addition to the RT PC (TM) family to
provide a product offering for customers requiring added security
measures. The IBM 6150-T25 RT PC has been manufactured to a design
to meet the U.S. government specification NACSIM 5100A (referred to
herein as TEMPEST). The product is intended for customers who need
to reduce their susceptibility to unauthorized acquisition of
electromagnetic emission from their systems. The IBM 6150-T25 system
includes the 6150-T25 RT PC and the IBM 6155 Model T01 Extended
Monochrome Graphics Display.
Purchase Price: $29,500 (including 6155-T01)
Planned Availability: September 1988
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Customer Letter Section
HIGHLIGHTS
o Reduces certain electromagnetic emissions
o Designed to allow an IBM RT PC to be used in installations
requiring added security measures
o Provides functional equivalence to the Model 125
DESCRIPTION
The IBM 6150 Model T25 and the IBM 6155 Model T01 Extended
Monochrome Graphics Display are functionally equivalent to the IBM
6150 Model 125 and the IBM 6155 Model 001 display, respectively. The
new models have a unique mechanical/electrical design that reduces
electromagnetic radiation.
PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are shipped with the system and may
also be ordered separately:
ORDER
TITLE NUMBER
IBM 6150-T25 Setup, Operation, and
Problem Determination SBOF-1805
IBM 6150-T25 Hardware Maintenance
and Service SBOF-1806
The following related publications may be ordered separately
from IBM for a fee:
ORDER
TITLE NUMBER
IBM RT PC 6150-T25 Planning and
Preparation Guide GC23-0833
IBM RT PC 6150 Hardware
Technical Reference SBOF-1830
NOTE: There are no changes to the standard RT PC Hardware Technical
Reference Manual for the TEMPEST model.
SLSS is not available.
SCHEDULE
Planned availability is September 1988.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
IBM 6150-T25:
o Width: 304.8 mm (12 inches)
o Depth: 739.6 mm (29.1 inches)
o Height: 635 mm (25 inches)
o Weight: 57.2 kg (126 pounds)
IBM 6155-T01:
o Width: 372 mm (14.7 inches)
o Depth: 400 mm (15.8 inches)
o Height: 360 mm (14.2 inches)
o Weight: 17.3 kg (38 pounds)
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The IBM 6150-T25 is available in one standard
configuration: an IBM 6150 Model T25 system unit with an IBM 6155
Model T01 Extended Monochrome Graphics Display with the following
features:.
o One 4MB Fast Memory Expansion
o One Advanced Processor Card
o One Extended Monochrome Graphics Adapter
o One 4-Port Asynchronous RS-232-C Buffered Adapter
o One Extended ESDI Adapter
o One 70MB Extended ESDI Fixed-Disk Drive
o One AT (R) High Capacity Diskette Drive
o One Keyboard (U.S. English)
RPQs will be accepted for other configurations, new machine
builds only. Field upgrades are not available.
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Corporation.
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: IBM AIX (TM)/RT Operating System Version
2.2.
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COMPATIBILITY: The IBM 6150-T25 and 6155-T01 are functionally
equivalent to the IBM 6150 Model 125 and 6155 Model 001. For more
detail, refer to Product Announcements 187-021, dated February 17,
1987, for the IBM 6150 Model 125, and 186-007, dated January 21,
1986, for the IBM 6155 Model 001.
LIMITATIONS: This machine has unique ordering requirements. For
additional information, contact your IBM marketing representative.
Field installable options are not available on this machine. Desired
configurations other than this offering must be submitted as RPQs.
PLANNING INFORMATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The IBM 6150-T25 is designated as
customer setup. The customer is responsible for unpacking and setup
of the unit following the setup instructions. The IBM 6150-T25
Planning and Preparation Guide (GC23-0833) will assist in preparing
for installation. To order, contact your IBM representative.
CABLE ORDERS: Separate cable orders are not required. Appropriate
cables are shipped with system.
PROBLEM DETERMINATION: When a system error occurs, the customer is
responsible for running the diagnostics in order to determine the
failing unit.
PACKAGING: The IBM 6150-T25 system unit, the IBM 6155-T01 display,
keyboard, line cord, and external options are packed in separate
cartons. An additional carton contains the warranty card and the IBM
6150-T25 Setup, Operation, and Problem Determination and IBM 6150-T25
Hardware Maintenance and Service manuals.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL
This product reduces emissions.
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
VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume purchasing is available under the Volume
Procurement Amendment (VPA) to the Agreement for Purchase of IBM
Machines. The announced product is included in Category G, Discount
Group 2 of the Intermediate Systems and Related I/O Exhibit
(Z125-3993).
For further information regarding volume orders, contact your
IBM marketing representative.
IBM CREDIT CORPORATION FINANCING: Installment payment plans are
available for commercial and state and government customers.
ELIGIBLE MACHINE UNDER ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR IBM MACHINES:
No
WARRANTY PERIOD: One year
WARRANTY: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR)
IBM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR)
IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION: Two
IBM warranty service, maintenance service or IBM hourly
service may be obtained by calling the IBM Service/Exchange
Communications Center, 800-428-2569. IBM hourly service is available
at the applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price if
applicable.
MID-RANGE SYSTEM AMENDMENT: The IBM 6150 is an eligible machine for
the Mid-Range System Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement.
ELIGIBLE DISCOUNT PERCENT
TYPE THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR
6150 15% 20%
CORPORATE SERVICE AMENDMENT: The IBM 6150 is an eligible machine for
the Corporate Service Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement.
OPTION ONE YEAR THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR
Network 10% 20% 25%
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS: New product available.
CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes, CSU allowance is one day. IBM setup is
available at the applicable IBM hourly service rates and terms.
PRE-INSTALLATION TEST ALLOWANCE: None
ON-SITE ALLOWANCE: None
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: A 20% educational allowance is available to
qualifying institutions in accordance with the Educational Allowance
Amendment. The educational allowance may not be added to any other
discount or allowance.
CHARGES
MACHINE PURCHASE
DESCRIPTION TYPE MODEL PRICE
IBM 6150-T25
RT PC system* 6150 T25 $29,500
* Including 6155-T01 Extended Monochrome Graphics Display
ANNUAL MINIMUM MAINTENANCE CHARGES
IBM
ON-SITE
REPAIR
(IOR)
$1,465