Hardware Announcement January 16, 2001

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IBM NetVista N2800 Additional Models Available in EMEA

Overview Key Prerequisites At a Glance Selected models of the NetVista • Ethernet LAN connection thin client N2800 family are now N2800 EMEA models available: available in EMEA. − Models Axx, Cxx, and Exx • • Token-Ring connection Linux models for Belgium Refer to the Description for specific • models available. − For models Bxx and Txx V2R1, Linux and Windows-based Terminal models for Israel and Included are models for: • Server with Windows NT 4.0 South Africa Workstation, Windows NT 4.0 • • Belgium TurboLinux Server, Windows NT 4.0 TSE, or White keyboard/mouse models • Germany Windows 2000 to run the Express for Germany − White keyboard/mouse Thin Client Service Utility and • Israel and South Africa with: NetVista Thin Client Manager − V2R1 Operations Utility − TurboLinux − Windows -based Terminal 1.5 − Models Axx, Bxx, Cxx, Exx, and Txx N2800 Memory Upgrades: New option part numbers for memory N2800 Models Exx and Txx DIMMs to upgrade all models of the •   N2800 are now available. OS/400 , Windows NT, or AIX boot server • Network Station Manager V2R1

Planned Availability Dates • N2800 models: January 19, 2001 • Memory for N2800 (22P0851): March 16, 2001

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.

IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 101-002 • Advanced Video Graphics Description − Accelerated drawing support Models Available in EMEA − 4 MB of Video Memory for high resolution and greater than 256 colors Machine Part Video resolution up to 1600 X 1200 at 85 Hz refresh Description Type Model Number rate are supported. Applications that require high resolution should be verified with your IBM or NetVista N2800 64 MB 8364 Business Partner technical marketing representative. Israel EI4 8364EI4 South Africa ESA 8364ESA • 16-bit business-level audio NetVista N2800 64 MB 8364 Israel AI4 8364AI4 − Built-in speaker with good quality monophonic Belgium ABE 8364ABE audio NetVista N2800 64 MB 8364 − Stereo headphone or speaker connect German (white keyboard) TGW 8364TGW Israel TI4 8364TI4 − Mono microphone connector South Africa TSA 8364TSA • NetVista N2800 64 MB 8364 Other Standard System I/O South Africa BSA 8364BSA − 1xParallel Port Israel BI4 8364BI4 − 2xSerial Ports Belgium BBE 8364BBE − 2xUSB Ports for growth Germany BGW 8364BGW NetVista N2800e 64 MB 8364 • System Functional Expansion (located inside the German (white keyboard) CGW 8364CGW system) Israel CI4 8364CI4 − 2xSlots for additional Half-High PCI Adapters South Africa CSA 8364CSA − 1xSlot with a connector supporting a removable Options CompactFlash card

Memory TurboLinux Models Axx and Bxx

Machine Part A three CD TurboLinux kit is packaged with each N2800 Description Type Model Number Thin Client Linux Offering.

128 MB 8364 All 22P0851 For information on NetVista Thin Client with TurboLinux, refer to Software Announcement 200-379, dated In addition to the 128 MB Memory upgrade announced October 24, 2000. here, a 64 MB memory upgrade part number 22P0848 previously announced for all NetVista N2200 models is Year 2000 available for all N2800 models. This product is Year-2000-ready. Memory Field Upgrade (Customer-Installed): To order the 8364-ZZZ Field Upgrade for 64 MB or 128 MB memory upgrade, Business Partners should contact their local Reference Information Business Partner customer support office. • NetVista N2200w Thin Client for Windows-based Machine Part Terminal Standard 1.5 Description Type Model Number Refer to Hardware Announcement 100-104, dated Ordering Vehicle for Field 8364 April 18, 2000. Upgrade 64 MB memory upgrade 0848 22P0848 • NetVista N2200e Thin Client Express 128 MB memory upgrade 0851 22P0851 Refer to Hardware Announcement 100-162, dated May 30, 2000. NetVista N2800 Hardware • NetVista N2200 Thin Client Linux Models • 266 MHz Intel Pentium MMX Processor Refer to Hardware Announcement 100-338, dated • 512 KB Integrated Cache October 24, 2000. • System Memory • NetVista N2200l Thin Client with TurboLinux Flash − System support for up to 256 MB memory Refer to Hardware Announcement 100-363, dated December 5, 2000. − Two SDRAM DIMM Sockets • Withdrawal of NetVista Thin Client Memory − 1 x 64 MB SDRAM DIMM installed Refer to Hardware Withdrawal 900-001, dated − Options available to support 64 MB or 128 MB January 16, 2001. DIMMs to provide additional system memory • Connectivity − 10/100 Ethernet Models Axx, Cxx, Exx, Lxx, Wxx − Token-Ring Models Bxx, Txx

101-002 -2- Trademarks

NetVista and Network Station are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. AIX and OS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. MMX and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

-3- 101-002 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information

January 16, 2001

A copy of this manual is available on the Internet. Options The following publications are also shipped with each NetVista N2800e: Memory Part Machine Part Description Number Description Type/Model Number Quick Setup for NetVista Thin Client 31L5280 64 MB 8364 22P0848 Type 8364 (Model Cxx) (one-page 128 MB 8364 22P0851 pamphlet for quickly setting up your NetVista N2800e, Memory upgrade for all NetVista N2800 models is Thin Client Express) available: NetVista Safety Information 31L5257 (multilanguage) Memory Field Upgrade(Customer Installed): To order the IBM Licensed Agreement for Machine Code 85H7820 8364-ZZZ Field Upgrade for 64 MB or 128 MB Memory (multilanguage) Upgrade, Business Partners should contact their local NetVista Hardware Warranty 31L5258 Business Partner customer support office. Software License Information Document 31L5256 IPLA Booklet (multilanguage) 04L6067 Feature Part Software Service and Support Document 9990002 Description Number Number Ordering Vehicle for Field Upgrade 8364 Technical Information 64 MB Memory Upgrade 0848 22P0848 128 MB Memory Upgrade 0851 22P0851 Physical Specifications • For 8364 (N2800) memory upgrades one DIMM position is System Unit (without pedestal) populated with 64 MB base memory and the other open − Width: 71.4 mm (2.81 in) DIMM position is available for a memory upgrade. They − Depth: 346.2 mm (13.63 in) do not have to be installed in pairs. − Height: 292.6 mm (11.52 in) • System Unit (with pedestal) To install the maximum 256 MB system memory − Width: 125.2 mm (4.93 in) configuration, replace the 64 MB base memory in one − Depth: 346.2 mm (13.63 in) DIMM position with a 128 MB memory upgrade in that − Height: 293.4 mm (11.55 in) DIMM position. This, when combined with 128 MB • System Weight: 5.67 kg (12.5 lb) memory added in the other DIMM position provides the maximum 256 MB system memory configuration. Standards: Regulatory Agency Approvals: Network Station Publications • C-Tick (Australia) • CSA C22.2 No.950 (Canada) Axx, Bxx, Exx, and Txx Models • UL 1950 Third Edition (U.S.) • FDA/DHHS (U.S.) Part • DNHW (Canada) Description Number • GS (Germany) • CE Mark (Europe) Setting Up NetVista Thin Client Client Hardware — Type 8364 Class B EMC Conformance Classification English 41L5623 • U.S.: FCC Class B German 41L5641 • Japan: VCCI Class 2 NetVista Safety Information 03N3053 • Europe: EN 55022 Class B (multilanguage) • Korea: Korean MoC Class B IBM License Agreement 85H7820 • Taiwan: BCIQ CNS13438 Class B for Machine Code The IBM Network Station 8364 complies with the Cxx Models : NetVista N2800e, Thin Client Express requirements of the United States Environmental Reference (Model Cxx) contains detailed information on Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program. The hardware setup, software configuration, installing options intent of the ENERGY STAR Program is to encourage the and upgrades, and solving problems. The information can production and use of energy-efficient equipment. IBM′s also be used by IBM service. participation in the ENERGY STAR Program is voluntary.

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.

IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 101-002 To qualify, a desktop computer or monitor must have a You will find comprehensive, up-to-date technical power consumption of 30 watts or less after a specified information for your specific support. Categorization for period of inactivity. technical information and an “Advanced” search engine allows you easy navigation to the information you need. Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity You can personalize your Web site based on filling out a profile. Once your profile is established with IBM, you will Relative Maximum be greeted by name and presented targeted information Measurement Temperature Humidity Wet Bulb selected specifically to meet your needs.

Operating 10° to 40°C 8% to 80% 27°C Telephone installation, usage and defect support for Power off 10° to 52°C 8% to 80% 27°C NetVista Thin Client with TurboLinux software is provided Storage 0° to 60°C 5% to 80% 29°C through the IBM Operational Support Services — Support Shipping -40° to 60°C 5% to 95% 29°C Line. Note: The higher level of humidity for shipping allows for For more information on obtaining Support Line, call condensation, but not direct contact with moisture. 888-426-4343 in the U.S. or Puerto Rico or 800-465-9600 in Canada. • Maximum heat dissipation: 120 Btu/hr • Electrical power: 0.1 115/230 kVA Packaging: One box • Noise level: 4.6 dBa or less • Logic Unit Hardware Requirements • Keyboard • Mouse Models Exx and Txx: OS/400 , Windows NT , or AIX • Power Module server with Network Station Manager V2R1 installed • Power Cord • Publications Model Cxx: Windows 2000 server for Systems • CompactFlash (Models Cxx, Lxx, and Wxx) Management • TurboLinux 3 CD kit(Models Axx, Bxx, and Lxx)

Models Axx and Bxx Security, Auditability, and Control • Windows 2000 server for Systems Management • When supported by a server host system, these products Linux server use the security and auditability features of the server system hardware, software, or application software Software Requirements managing the NetVista N2800 Thin Client. Models Exx and Txx: Thin Client Manager V2R1 The N2800 thin client provides a hardware security “lock-down” point at the back/bottom of the machine. You Model Cxx: Thin Client Manager V2R1 loaded on the must obtain a suitable locking cable (usually consisting CompactFlash card included with the NetVista N2200e of woven metal fibers with a lock on one end) that can be 8363-Cxx models threaded through the “lock-down” point (or hole) and then locked to a suitable place (such as a table or other piece Models Axx and Bxx: TurboLinux 6.0 of furniture). When this feature is in use, the system cannot be opened (preventing theft of internal Planning Information components) and it cannot be removed from the table to which it is connected (depending on the length of the Cable Orders Token-Ring Models Bxx and Txx: TTP cable securing cable). with an RJ-45 8-position connector is required. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and Industry-standard Token-Ring requirements and implementation of security features, administrative standards apply for distances and taps. The cable type procedures, and appropriate controls in application is generally described as STP, UTP, or TTP RJ-45 category systems and communications facilities. 3 for 4Mb ring-speed operation and category 4 for 16 MB ring-speed operation. Terms and Conditions The following cables and adaptors are available from IBM. Contact your local IBM parts supplier. This product is available for purchase under the terms of • TTP RJ-45 plug, STP cable to IBM Cabling System the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA). connector (60G1063) IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts, • TTP RJ-45 socket to IBM Cabling System adapter or new and used parts. In some cases, the hardware (73G8315) product may have been previously installed. • TTP RJ-45 socket to 9-pin D-shell connector adapter Regardless, IBM warranty terms apply. (73G8320) IBM Credit Corporation Financing: Yes • TTP RJ-45 STP cable to 9-pin D-shell connector (60G1066) Warranty Period: Hardware N2800: Three years Direct Customer Support: The NetVista thin client Web N2800e CompactFlash Software 5648-C07: Software is site provides a wide range of product and technical licensed under the terms and conditions of the IBM support information and solutions, visit: International Program License Agreement. Refer to the http://www.ibm.com/pc/support license documents included for details. Select “NetVista” Program Service End Date: December 31, 2001 Select “NetVista thin client”

101-002 -2- N2200l CompactFlash Software 5724-A20: NetVista Thin Maintenance Services Client with TurboLinux software is licensed under the terms and conditions of the IPLA. Refer to the license • IOE, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, documents included for details. excluding holidays, next-business-day response • Program Services: Available Until December 31, 2001 IOE, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, same-day response IBM warrants all IBM parts of this software product and report suspected software defects in the TurboLinux Maintenance Service: Currently available maintenance distribution to TurboLinux. TurboLinux will handle the services for ICA legacy contracts. The preferred go to resolution of these reported problems per their normal market offerings are ServiceElect and ServiceSuite. process. However, ICA legacy contracts will still be available for current customers until they are withdrawn. Software Updates: New releases can be downloaded from the Web at: Alternative Service (Warranty Service Upgrades) http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/netvista/thinclient • IOE, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, next-business-day response Select “Software” • IOE, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, same-day CDs for new releases will also be available through your response Business Partner. Maintenance Services You can report suspected defects until the product′s Service Expiration Date. The Service Expiration Date is • IOE, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, defined in your License Information booklet under excluding holidays, next-business-day response Program Services. • IOE, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, same-day Warranty Service response

CCE — Customer Carry-In Exchange via Mail-In (Base) Usage Plan Machine: No • Customer reports hardware problem to IBM Service IBM Hourly Service Rate Classification: One 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378), IBM Service will assist the customer with hardware problem isolation to Mid-Range System Option determine if warranty service or parts exchange is required Eligible Discount • All parts of the system are considered customer Type Three-Year Five-Year replaceable units (CRUs) • IBM express ships replacement CRU to the customer 8364 12% 17% • Customer replaces CRU and returns defective part to IBM Corporate Service Option: The announced product is eligible for the Corporate Service Option of the ICA. Note: If it becomes necessary to replace a defective logic card (CRU), it is the customer′s responsibility to re-install Discount the existing features, that is, memory modules on the new Option Three-Year Five-Year logic card. Network 12% 17% Keyboard and Mouse: IBM part numbered units supplied with the NetVista N2800, thin clients are serviced the When a type of service involves the exchange of a same as any other NetVista. Display units with their own machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will machine type and serial number use existing be in good working order. maintenance terms and conditions. Rental Offering: No The replacement unit becomes the property of the customer in exchange for the failed unit, which becomes Field-Installable Features: Yes the property of IBM. The customer needs to pack the failed unit in the shipping carton that contained the Model Conversions: No replacement unit and follow the IBM return shipping instructions. IBM will cover the shipping charges both Customer Setup: Yes ways. If the customer does not use the approved shipping container, any damage the to failed unit may be charged Graduated Charges: No to the customer. Licensed Internal Code: IBM Licensed Internal Code is ServiceSuite and ServiceElect (formerly ESA) licensed for use by a customer on a specific machine, Maintenance designated by serial number, under the terms and conditions of the IBM Agreement for Licensed Internal Warranty Service Upgrades Code. • IBM On-Site Exchange (IOE), 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, next-business-day response • IOE, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, same-day response

-3- 101-002 Prices

IBM Machine Feature Part List Description Type Number Number Price1

Memory Field Upgrade 8364 64 MB DIMM 0848 22P0848 $ 65 128 MB DIMM 0851 22P0851 115 1 IBM price; does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary.

Annual Minimum Maintenance Charges: Not applicable For ServiceElect (ESA) Maintenance Service Charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).

Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at: http://www.financing.ibm.com

Trademarks

NetVista and Network Station are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. AIX and OS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows NT and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure

Statements made in this announcement regarding Year 2000 are “Year 2000 Readiness Disclosures” under the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act of 1998, a U.S. statute enacted on October 19, 1998.

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