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