IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 SERVER 295 (8600-001 AND 002)
IBM Announcement Letter Number 192-142 dated June 2, 1992
IBM US - Last Revised on June 2, 1992
Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability
The Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) Server 295 is a
full-function 486 network server designed for client/server
applications supporting a range of users requiring high performance
and maximum system availability. In addition to high availability,
the system provides new levels of network control, for both local and
remote locations, allowing network management from anywhere in a
customer's organization. The PS/2 Server 295 is positioned to be an
application server for mission critical applications.
The PS/2 Server 295 provides new levels of performance and
functionality, in conjunction with high availability, and utilizes
one or two Intel 486/33 or 486/50 processors.
This build-to-order system comes standard with OS/2
(R) Standard Edition 1.3, 32MB of memory, and either a 400MB or 1GB
IBM disk drive. In addition, the PS/2 Server 295 supports up to
128MB of ECC memory and 28GB of disk drive storage using the latest
RAID-5 technology and IBM drives.
ADDITIONAL KEY FEATURES AND ATTRIBUTES
o System configured and tested before shipment
o Standard 486/33MHz with 128KB level two cache on Model 001
o Standard 486/50MHz with 256KB level two cache on Model 002
o Four independent memory controllers
o Two or four Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) channels
o "Hot pluggable" disk drive enabled
o Parity checking on all buses
o 1.44MB Diskette Drive (standard)
o 7855 High Speed External Modem (standard)
o Redundant Power Supply (optional)
o Hardware and software enabled for Universal Power Supply
Also announced today are three new IBM applications designed to
complement the PS/2 Server 295 system. IBM MAXIMUM AVAILABILITY AND
SUPPORT SYSTEM/2 (1) (MASS/2) is an innovative system management
package that provides the capability to manage large geographically
diverse networks from a central point within an organization.
MASS/2, a prerequisite, is required to fully utilize the system
architecture. The PS/2 Server 295 is shipped preloaded for the
customer's convenience. IBM MULTI PROCESSING EXTENSIONS/2 (1)
enables the dual processor operation on the PS/2 Server 295, and IBM
ORTHOGONAL RAID-5 DISK ARRAY/2 (1) supports multiple arrays of up to
16 drives, providing large capacity and performance for client/server
applications.
The PS/2 Server 295 system is compatible with industry
standards supporting clients running OS/2, DOS or Windows (2)
operating systems. The server supports OS/2, LAN Server, LAN Manager
(3) and NetWare (4) Requester for OS/2. OS/2 extensions, allowing
the system to fully utilize up to 128MB of system memory, are
standard with the PS/2 Server 295.
OPTIONAL FEATURES
The following features, also announced today, are unique to the PS/2
Server 295:
o IBM 486-33 System Processor Module (#2431)
o IBM 486-50 System Processor Module (#2432)
o IBM 486-50 System Processor Upgrade (#2653)
o IBM 1GB SCSI Fixed Disk Drive with Hot Insertion Carrier (#2433)
o IBM 400MB SCSI Fixed Disk Drive with Hot Insertion Carrier
(#2435)
o IBM 1.44MB 3.5-inch Half-High Microfloppy Diskette Drive (#2436)
o IBM Dual Channel SCSI I/II Intelligent Host Adapter (#2438)
o IBM 32MB Memory Upgrade Package (#2440)
o IBM Expansion Cabinet (#2446)
o IBM Redundant Power Supply (#2448)
o IBM Base Cable Dress and Security Package (#2447)
o IBM Expansion Cable Dress and Security Package (#2445)
o IBM SCSI Two-connector Internal Cable (#2441)
o IBM SCSI Five-connector Internal Cable (#2442)
o IBM SCSI Seven-connector Internal Cable (#2443)
o IBM SCSI 2-meter Shielded External Cable (#2444).
Planned Availability: October 1992.
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
(1) For ordering instructions and additional function and pricing
information, refer to Programming Announcement 292-302, dated
June 2, 1992.
(2) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
(3) Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
(4) Registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Customer Letter Section
HIGHLIGHTS
o 486 server with high availability and reliability
o 486/33 and/or 486/50 multiprocessing enabled
o Twelve Micro Channel (R) slots (eight or four per channel) in
dual micro channels
o 32MB up to 128MB of ECC memory
o Remote Maintenance Processor (RMP), with battery backup, for
system management and network control (standard)
o Recovers from most failures and continues to run without
intervention
o Supports from 400MB to 28GB of disk drive storage
o Supports RAID-5 Disk Arrays of up to 16 files per array and
multiple arrays per system
DESCRIPTION
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
The Personal System/2 Server 295 is designed specifically to provide
high levels of system availability combined with comprehensive system
management tools. Systems management is provided with a combination
of hardware and software innovations that together provide the
customer with the tools necessary to manage large complex LANs
running mission critical applications.
Key features include an 80C186-based battery-backed Remote
Maintenance Processor (RMP). This is a single-board processor that
comes standard with each system. It provides non-intrusive local and
remote server monitoring, configuration tuning, control and
unattended failure recover capabilities.
The PS/2 Server 295 is ideally suited as an application
database server for mission critical applications. Allowing many
clients fast reliable access to this data enhances the productivity
of the entire customer organization.
Because the PS/2 Server 295 supports OS/2, DOS or Windows
clients, as well as NetWare Requesters for OS/2, customers can
install the PS/2 Server 295 into current environments without going
through time consuming and expensive application conversions.
MAXIMUM AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT SYSTEM/2: MASS/2, an OS/2 based
software application working with the Remote Maintenance Processor
(RMP) on the PS/2 Server 295, provides a graphical interface for
managing functions, such as automatic reboot and reconfiguration,
comprehensive error logging, selective error notification including
dial-out capability, fail-safe access in case of power outage, remote
power cycling and system configuration, warning alarms, user and
administrative password security, and remote console capabilities.
With MASS/2, the PS/2 Server 295 can be geographically
distributed across large organizations while retaining the ability to
be managed in a centralized support location. MASS/2 provides
continual monitoring of resources and system critical parameters. In
addition, remote power cycling and system configuration control, as
well as alarm parameters, are all possible with the comprehensive
system management capabilities.
NOTE: MASS/2, a prerequisite, is required to fully utilize the system
architecture, is preloaded for each PS/2 Server 295, and must be
ordered separately. For more information on MASS/2, refer to
Programming Announcement 292-302, dated June 2, 1992.
USER PRODUCTIVITY
The PS/2 Server 295 is a build-to-order system with IBM hardware and
software options installed and tested at the IBM manufacturing site.
This means less time spent on configuration and more time to devote
to customer applications.
RELIABILITY AND AVAILABILITY: This system is designed for high
reliability and availability to the clients, while at the same time
provides an easy-to-use comprehensive system management tool (MASS/2)
for the system administrator. Reliability is designed into the
system by enabling redundant components. For example, subsystems
such as processors, SCSI, memory, disk drive and power can be
configured to be redundant through selection of various options
available on the PS/2 Server 295. High availability is ensured
through a combination of hardware and software. The ability to
configure redundant hardware subsystems, combined with the
capabilities of the system management software (MASS/2) to detect
failures and continue to run without human intervention, provides
powerful tools to maximize system availability for clients on the
LAN.
This high availability translates into higher customer
productivity for all users across the LAN.
MULTIPROCESSOR DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE: The multiprocessor design of
the server employs one or two 486/33 or 486/50 processors, or a
combination of the two, connected to a high-speed 200MB per second,
64-bit wide parity protected bus. The processors employ a second
level cache of 128KB or 256KB and communicate to memory via four
independent memory controllers. The system can support up to 128MB
of ECC main memory and 28GB of mass storage supported by two RISC
SCSI controllers and four SCSI buses providing the customer with a
variety of expansion choices and high reliability.
Another key feature to improved performance is the unique IBM
Orthogonal Raid-5 Disk Array/2 product. This software not only
provides high performance with RAID-5 levels of data protection; but,
in conjunction with the MASS/2 software, can even protect against
failures of a SCSI controller or channel.
INVESTMENT PROTECTION
The PS/2 Server 295 can protect the customer's investment in several
ways. First, it is a build-to-order system that allows the customer
to purchase the configuration to meet specific requirements. The
customer can spend current dollars to solve current problems and
expand as needed in the future. Once installed, the PS/2 Server 295
is designed to grow to meet changing needs. For example, memory up
to 128MB is supported and can be added in increments of 32MB. Disk
drive storage of 400MB up to 28GB is available with configuration
increments of 400MB or 1GB. Customers can start out with a single
processor and grow to multiprocessing later when needs change.
The system has 12 Micro Channel slots (8/4 per channel), which
allow the customer expansion capability and the opportunity to
provide hardware backup should a critical option card experience a
failure.
OS/2 compatibility provides further investment protection by
ensuring that the customer's applications can be supported across all
of the LANs in the enterprise and that software enhancements can
occur with minimal training costs.
FEATURES
The following features are unique to the PS/2 Server 295. These
features are field installable.
o IBM 486-33 System Processor Module:
Second processor feature can be ordered with either model
of the 8600. This feature provides 128KB second level cache
standard.
Maximum: One per system.
o IBM 486-50 System Processor Module:
Second processor feature can be ordered with either model
of the 8600. This feature provides 256KB second level cache
standard.
Maximum: One per system.
o IBM 486-50 System Processor Upgrade:
Allows field upgrade from 486-33 to 486-50 Processor
Module. The 486-33 System Processor Module removed during
installation must be returned to IBM.
o IBM 1GB SCSI Fixed Disk Drive with Hot Insertion Carrier:
3.5-inch 11ms Average Seek Time Drive can be installed or
removed without tools while the system is running. With Disk
Array/2 software, a fault-tolerant disk subsystem can be
configured, able to recover from failures without interrupting
system operations. Must select minimum of one of either IBM 1GB
or 400MB drive.
o IBM 400MB SCSI Fixed Disk Drive with Hot Insertion Carrier:
3.5-inch 11.5ms Average Seek Time Drive can be installed
or removed without tools while the system is running. With Disk
Array/2 software, a fault-tolerant disk subsystem can be
configured, able to recover from failures without interrupting
system operations. Must select minimum of one of either IBM 1GB
or 400MB drive.
o IBM 1.44MB 3.5-inch Half-High Microfloppy Diskette Drive:
Models 001 and 002 come with one 1.44 diskette drive
standard.
Maximum: One per system.
o IBM Dual Channel SCSI I/II Intelligent Host Adapter:
Provides a second SCSI I/II host adapter and two SCSI
channels. Seven SCSI devices can be attached to each channel for
a maximum of 14 devices. This combined with the standard SCSI
I/II Adapter gives the system a maximum of 28 SCSI devices. The
adapter utilizes one RISC processor per channel to maximize
performance. With the Disk Array/2 software, a fault tolerant
disk subsystem can be configured, able to recover from failures
without interrupting the system operation.
Maximum: One per system.
o IBM 32MB Memory Upgrade Package:
32MB ECC memory kit. The system comes standard with one
installed. A maximum of three additional kits may be installed
supporting up to 128MB of total system memory.
o IBM Expansion Cabinet:
Adds 10 half-high drive bays for additional mass storage
devices. Up to three expansion cabinets may be added to the base
cabinet to support the maximum of 28 mass storage devices. The
expansion cabinet is fully self-contained with built-in power
supply and cooling system. The expansion cabinet comes with an
external SCSI shielded cable.
o IBM Redundant Power Supply:
Adds a second power supply to the system allowing
operation to continue in the event of a power supply failure.
The option includes a 750 watt worldwide power supply. The
standard MASS/2 system management software is enabled to monitor
the redundant power supply.
Maximum: One per system.
o IBM Base Cable Dress and Security Package*:
Provides protection against unauthorized access to system
cables for the base system unit.
Maximum: One per system.
o IBM Expansion Cable Dress and Security Package*:
Provides protection against unauthorized access to system
cables for the expansion unit.
Maximum: One per expansion cabinet.
o IBM SCSI Two-connector Internal Cable:
Allows attachment of two additional internal SCSI devices.
o IBM SCSI Five-connector Internal Cable:
Allows attachment of five additional internal SCSI
devices.
o IBM SCSI Seven-connector Internal Cable:
Allows attachment of seven additional internal SCSI
devices.
o IBM SCSI 2-meter Shielded External Cable:
Allows attachment of SCSI devices in the expansion cabinet
to the base system enclosure.
* Field installable only.
SUMMARY
The new PS/2 Server 295 is designed to provide high levels of
performance and reliability as an application server in mission
critical environments. The PS/2 Server 295 combines both hardware
and software (refer to Programming Announcement 292-302, dated
June 2, 1992) to ensure high reliability and performance with
comprehensive system management capabilities.
The combination of multiprocessing 486 CPUs with highly
efficient disk drive and memory subsystems ensures sufficient power
for expected performance. In addition, the MASS/2 software,
prerequisite for the PS/2 Server 295, provides innovative system
management and error recovery capabilities.
The Orthogonal RAID-5 Disk Array/2 software supports multiple
arrays of up to 16 disks, each providing high capacity, performance
and reliability. The system can recover from a disk or SCSI failure
and continue to operate without intervention and, in many cases, the
clients never know a failure has occurred. In addition to RAID-5
capability, the system is able to utilize disks from an online spares
pool to reconstruct the array to its original configuration without
interruption to client services.
The MASS/2 software provides the system administrator with the
system status, error warnings, configuration control, reboot
capability and whether the PS/2 Server 295 is in the same room or
across the country. This capability is essential for centralized
control of enterprise LANs or for remote diagnostic assistance.
With the PS/2 Server 295 operating as a remote server, its
ability to identify problems, correct the error and keep running is a
key attribute of the system. The PS/2 Server 295 not only corrects
system problems without intervention, but alerts the systems
administrator, whether remote or local, to the nature of the problem
so corrective service, if required, can be scheduled later.
Because the PS/2 Server 295 comes with a standard modem, IBM
service personnel will be able to provide extensive online diagnostic
assistance should the need arise.
STATEMENT OF GENERAL DIRECTION: IBM intends to support OS/2 2.0 in
the fourth quarter of 1992 and NetWare in the first half of 1993 on
the PS/2 Server 295.
PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are shipped with the product.
PART
TITLE NUMBER
System Documentation 41G9377
- Installation Guide
- Administrator's Guide
- Hardware Reference Guide
Additional copies of the publications will be available
October 1992 by calling 1-800-426-7282.
Publications for OS/2 will be shipped with the system.
EDUCATION SUPPORT
Education for this product is provided in a combination of
self-study and classroom courses. Customer technical and executive
education will be updated to reflect this announcement. A
description of the self-study and classroom courses will be contained
in the Catalog of IBM Education (G320-1244).
Call IBM Direct -- Education at 1-800-426-2468 for schedules,
enrollments and orders for self-study courses.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BASE SYSTEM EXPANSION CABINET
Width: 58.4cm (23.0 in.) 36.45cm (14.35 in.)
Depth: 33.66cm (13.25 in.) 33.66cm (13.25 in.)
Height: 68.28cm (26.88 in.) 68.28cm (26.88 in.)
Weight: 68kg (150 lbs) 36kg (80 lbs)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:
o Temperature:
- 10 (degs) to 38 (degs)C (50 (degs) to 100 (degs)F) at 0 --
3048M (0 -- 10,000 ft)
o BTU
- System Unit Maximum Dissipated Power: 940 watts (3208
BTU/hr)
- Expansion Unit Maximum Dissipated Power: 307 watts (1048
BTU/hr)
o Relative Humidity: 20% to 80%
o Maximum Altitude: 3048m (10,000 ft)
o Equipment Approvals and Safety:
- FCC -- Certified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
(class A)
- UL -- UL478 5th edition
- CSA CS220
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: A PS/2 display is recommended.
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The MASS/2 software is a prerequisite and
is required to fully utilize the system architecture. MASS/2 must be
ordered according to Programming Announcement 292-302, dated
June 2, 1992, and will be preloaded for the customer's convenience.
The following operating systems are supported on the PS/2 Server 295:
o OS/2 Standard Edition 1.30.2
o OS/2 Extended Edition 1.30.2 (includes Database Manager)
o OS/2 LAN Server 1.3
o OS/2 LAN Server 2.0 -- Advanced
o OS/2 Extended Services 1.0
o Microsoft LAN Manager 2.x (uniprocessor mode)
o NetWare Requester for OS/2 1.3.
COMPATIBILITY: The PS/2 Server 295 BIOS provides the hardware
instructions and interfaces designed to support the standard features
of the PS/2 Server 295 to maintain compatibility with many software
programs currently operating under DOS and OS/2 on the PS/2 family of
products. However, due to the higher speed of the 486 processor in
these new models, some timing-sensitive software may require
modification.
LIMITATIONS: The PS/2 Server 295 supports a maximum of 128MB of ECC
memory. The PS/2 Server 295 supports 4MB ECC SIMMs in four memory
banks. Each bank contains eight SIMMs. Each bank must be fully
populated and contain the same type SIMMs. Allowable memory
configurations are 32, 64, 96 and 128MB.
PLANNING INFORMATION
CABLE ORDERS: Internal SCSI cables are required to configure the
system.
INSTALLABILITY: The PS/2 Server 295 requires about two hours for
installation by IBM Service. Installation includes unpacking, setup
and powering on the system. Additional time is required to install
other adapters and software that have not been installed at the
manufacturing site.
PACKAGING:
IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 SERVER 295 (8600-001 AND 8600-002):
SYSTEM UNIT CARTON*
o System documentation
o System Reference Diskette
o OS/2 Version 1.3.02
o System software drivers
o Installation support diskette
o Power cord
o Keyboard
o PS/2 Mouse
o External modem and cable
o Accessary bag
* Packaged in one box.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
Security and auditability features of this product are:
o Three-way locking enclosure
o Optional Dress and Security Package available
o Remote Maintenance Processor password protection
o Power-on password
o Set keyboard password used to lock the keyboard without turning
the system off.
This product uses the security and auditability features of
OS/2.
SCSI, as defined in the American National Standard Institute
(ANSI) standard X3.131-1986, provides a port for the attachment of
external devices. The IBM PS/2 Dual Channel SCSI I/II Intelligent
Host Adapter is in conformance with this standard and has an external
port.
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
Discounts section of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA).
The 8600 is included in Category A, Discount Group 1, of the
Volume Discount Exhibit -- Workstations and Related I/O (WKSN2).
NOTE: The 8600 is available for commitment attainment only, and is
not offered for a discount when purchased under a volume commitment
to the Workstations and Related I/O.
Software components do not aggregate to the Exhibit for
Personal Computer/System Programs.
For further information regarding volume orders, contact your
IBM marketing representative.
IBM CREDIT CORPORATION FINANCING: Term leases and installment
payment plans are available for commercial and state and local
government customers.
WARRANTY PERIOD: Hardware: One year.
Software: IBM Programs -- Three months.
Media -- Three months.
The IBM 486-50 System Processor Upgrade is a "Net-Priced"
feature. The IBM 486-33 System Processor Module removed during
installation must be returned to IBM.
WARRANTY SERVICE: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR).
MAINTENANCE SERVICE: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR).
IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION: One. IBM Warranty Service,
Maintenance Service or IBM Hourly Service may be obtained by calling
1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). IBM Hourly Service is available at the
applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price, if
applicable.
MID-RANGE SYSTEM OPTION: The 8600 is an eligible machine for the
Mid-Range System Option* of the ICA.
ELIGIBLE DISCOUNT
TYPE THREE-YEAR FIVE-YEAR
8600 17% 22%
CORPORATE SERVICE OPTION: The 8600 is an eligible machine for the
Corporate Service Option* of the ICA.
DISCOUNT
OPTION THREE-YEAR FIVE-YEAR
Network 25% 30%
System 17% 22%
EXTENDED MAINTENANCE OPTION: The 8600 is an eligible machine for the
Extended Maintenance Option* of the ICA.
* A revised exhibit will be available at a later date.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS: New product available.
FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURES/MODEL CONVERSIONS: Yes.
CUSTOMER SETUP: No.
LICENSED INTERNAL CODE: No.
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: A 15% educational allowance is available to
qualifying institutions in accordance with the Attachment for
Educational Allowance. The educational allowance may not be added to
any other discount or allowance.
CHARGES
PRODUCT CHARGES
MACHINE FEATURE PURCHASE
DESCRIPTION TYPE MODEL NUMBER PRICE
System Unit 8600 001 $29,060
System Unit 8600 002 34,060
OPTIONS
486-33 System Processor Module* 2431 9,900
486-50 System Processor Module 2432 14,900
486-50 System Processor
Upgrade 2653 7,500
IBM 1GB Fixed Disk Drive with
Hot Insertion Carrier 2433 5,000
MACHINE FEATURE PURCHASE
DESCRIPTION TYPE MODEL NUMBER PRICE
IBM 400MB SCSI Fixed Disk Drive
with Hot Insertion Carrier 2435 $3,125
IBM 1.44MB 3.5-inch Half-High
Microfloppy Drive 2436 263
IBM Dual Channel SCSI I/II
Intelligent Host Adapter 2438 6,000
IBM 32MB Memory Upgrade
Package 2440 6,000
IBM SCSI Two-connector Internal
Cable 2441 250
IBM SCSI Five-connector Internal
Cable 2442 500
IBM SCSI Seven-connector
Internal Cable 2443 650
IBM SCSI 2-meter Shielded
External Cable 2444 500
IBM Expansion Cable Dress and
Security 2445 350
IBM Expansion Cabinet 2446 8,000
IBM Base Cable Dress and
Security Package 2447 350
IBM Redundant Power Supply 2448 3,000
* The IBM 486-33 System Processor Module removed during installation
of the IBM 486-50 System Processor Module becomes the property of
IBM and must be returned to IBM.
MAINTENANCE CHARGES
MONTHLY
MACHINE FEATURE MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION TYPE MODEL NUMBER CHARGE
System Unit 8600 001 $385
System Unit 8600 002 525
OPTIONS:
486-33 System Processor Module 2431 190
486-50 System Processor Module 2432 330
486-50 System Processor
Upgrade 2653 140
IBM 1GB Fixed Disk Drive with
Hot Insertion Carrier 2433 16
IBM 400MB SCSI Fixed Disk
Drive with Hot Insertion Carrier 2435 10
IBM Dual Channel SCSI I/II
Intelligent Host Adapter 2438 30
The following PS/2 options were previously priced and can be
ordered on the PS/2 Server 295:
FEATURE
DESCRIPTION NUMBER
IBM Token-Ring Network 16/4 Adapter/A 0149
IBM Personal System/2 Adapter/A
for Ethernet Networks 1091
IBM Personal System/2 Multiprotocol
Adapter/A 3043
The IBM 3270 Connection 2000
IBM Personal System/2
FaxConcentrator (TM) Adapter/A 2530
IBM Personal System/2 Dual Async
Adapter/A 1014
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
(CORRECTED ON JULY 1, 1992) In the Abstract section, the
feature number for the IBM Expansion Cabinet is corrected to #2446.