Hardware Announcement January 10, 2006

New SurePOS 700 Front Service Cover features offer secure, reliable front access to the system unit

Overview Key prerequisites At a glance The IBM SurePOS 700 Series, the Front service covers: premier point-of-sale (POS) solution Front service cover set options in the IBM portfolio now offers • Must have Model 722, 742, C42, several new features designed to E42, or 782 Directly access system unit from enable fast, easy service. the front without removing rear Cable arm: Ultimately, these features help cables. Quickly remove or replace internal drives (when used with reduce your retail customers′ • Must have front service cover service costs, which helps minimize media door). • Must order medium or long length total cost of ownership. Plus, these Cable arm option features do not compromise system I/O cables security. Access rear cabling from the front PCI NVRAM adapter: without moving the system unit All models of the IBM SurePOS 700 • If using this adapter with 4690 OS, (when used with front service Series now feature a simple, cover). two-screw media door for convenient must have V3R3, or higher access to internal drives. This • Must have IBM PCI NVRAM adapter feature comes standard and allows xSeries listed in 4690 controller service technicians direct access to matrix This replaces the existing PCI the internal hard drive, as well as the NVRAM adapter and offers the -ROM or DVD drive. Product number same 128K of NVRAM. This adapter is available for xSeries All models also offer optional covers For details, refer to the Product units used as controllers in a 4690 that enable front-side access to the number section in this OS environment. This NVRAM system unit without the need to announcement. adapter is not required in any remove rear cables. When used in model of the 4800 system unit. combination with the media door, Planned availability date these optional covers make it very fast and simple to remove or replace March 31, 2006 internal drives. Additionally, your retail customers can choose to add an optional cable arm, which provides complete front-side access to rear cabling without moving the system unit from its normal position at the POS.

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 Asia Pacific IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. AG06-0003 program load, all SurePOS 700s support the Intel PXE AP Distribution protocol.

To all Asia Pacific Countries for release. Enabling Remote Systems Management IBM Retail Store Solutions provides an in-store and CTRY/Region ANNOUNCED remote systems management solution, which can help ─────────── ───────── ASEAN * — Yes retailers meet store uptime objectives, potentially reduce AUSTRALIA — Yes IT maintenance times and costs, and deploy new HONG KONG — Yes technologies faster. The IBM Remote Management Agent PRC — Yes solution helps retailers quickly deploy basic store-level TAIWAN — Yes KOREA — Yes software distribution, configuration, monitoring and event JAPAN — Yes management, and asset information management using NEW ZEALAND — Yes IBM Remote Management Agent. When IBM Remote Management Agent is installed on new or existing * Bangladesh, Brunei, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, SurePOS 700 systems, it automatically discovers the Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam system, and enables store-level systems management as well as enterprise management using the IBM Tivoli Automation solutions. IBM Remote Management Agent Description has a standards-based, open architecture implementation that can also support third-party retail management There are four major design points which continue with applications and enterprise systems management tools. this enhanced SurePOS 700 family of POS products. This allows retailers to manage the SurePOS 700 at a These points have determined the form and function of store-level efficiently than using manual operations every model within the IBM SurePOS 4694 and SurePOS and consistently with existing enterprise IT operations. 700 families since the first Model 4694-001 entered the Flexibility and choices market in 1993: The SurePOS 700 provides many choices for retailers. • Industry-standard design • Retailers can choose the model that best suits their Product flexibility to allow for customer choices environment, with a range of underlying architectures (P4 • Potential Investment protection • compatible), processors (2 GHz to 3 GHz), system Basic functions being standard memory (128 MB to 512 MB), video memory (configurable Since the SurePOS 4694 introduction, the marketplace has to 32 MB or 64 MB), POS peripheral ports (all USB or a changed, which changed the concept of how these design mix of RS-485 and USB), sizes (12.3 in/312 mm or points were satisfied. 17.3 in/440 mm wide), and color (storm gray, iron gray, or litho gray). Industry-standard design The choice of footprint allows you to optimize your It is no longer acceptable for point-of-sale terminals to be checkstand layout. The wider footprint models provide totally unique or proprietary devices. They must be able the capability to integrate any of the IBM POS keyboards, to run standard PC applications and attach standard PC printers, and full-screen displays, and up to two of the peripherals as well as point-of-sale unique peripherals customer displays on top of the system unit. The and software. The IBM SurePOS 700 utilizes industry narrower footprint models provide the capability to standards throughout its design. As a PCI bus machine, integrate the Retail POS Keyboard or the Retail POS the SurePOS 700 provides a platform with a widely Keyboard with Card Reader, any of the printers, and one utilized . SurePOS 700 is a retail-hardened PC and, of the customer displays. An integrated configuration is as such, utilizes: used when a traditional POS appearance is desired or when the POS is sunken in a well at the checkstand. • The standard PC componentry of Intel processors Both wide and narrow models can be used in a distributed • Standard socketed memory DIMMs configuration, where the system unit is placed under the • RS-232 ports counter and the input/output devices are placed on the checkstand at the retailer′s discretion. All models can be • PC keyboard and mouse ports mounted on their side using the vertical mounting stand, • which provides at least one inch of air clearance for each 3.5-inch hard drives vented side. So, the system unit can either be set on a • Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, a parallel port, and shelf or screwed to a wall under the counter in a SVGA video distributed configuration. Take note of the physical dimensions. They are similar to the SurePOS 4694 with When IBM 4690 OS customers requested that the next the exception of a slight increase in height. Since the SurePOS 700 models provide the memory retention narrow models consume less space, they may be function they came to rely upon with earlier, proprietary preferred in distributed configurations. The narrow IBM point-of-sale terminals, industry standards were not models are usually better for portable carts, such as compromised. The UPS option provides up to 1.5 hours those used in amusement parks and garden centers. of power to the planar in the event of a store power Once the model determination is made, there are many outage with the APM and ACPI architecture used in the more options that allow the retailer to customize the PC industry. APM and ACPI bring the familiar memory SurePOS 700 to their specific environment. One or two retention function not only to IBM 4690 OS users, but also hard disk drives can be added. Then there are the retail to DOS and Windows users. peripherals. Worldwide, you may choose from various printers, keyboards, displays, and cash drawers. Add to Since it is a retail-hardened PC, standard operating that the multitude of OEM peripherals and the solution systems, such as DOS, Windows, and Linux , run on the options grow exponentially. next-generation SurePOS 700 in addition to IBM 4690 OS. Drivers for DOS and Windows are provided. There are Potential investment protection also retail-industry-standard OPOS and JavaPOS drivers. Recognizing from the beginning the need for remote

AG06-0003 -2- IBM understands the time and investment retailers have USB Keyboard Medium Cable — powered USB 3096 in their POS software applications. The enhanced USB Key board Medium Cable — standard USB 3097 SurePOS 700 models support the 4690 applications with RS485 Medium keyboard cable 3327 the 4690 and the large install base of Medium length cash drawer cable 4095 DOS applications, so the extensive customization work Medium VFD USB Cable 5095 done by many retailers typically will not be lost just Medium RS485 display cable assembly 5096 because they move to a newer, open hardware platform. Medium LCD USB Cable — powered USB 5097 Many times capital budgets are tight, making it difficult for Medium Char/Graph Display Cable USB 5098 retailers to justify moving to an entirely new POS system. Medium RS485 #7 printer cable 6095 Through the introduction of SurePorts, all SurePOS 700s Medium USB power cable for RS232 4610 6096 support many of the 4694 input/output devices, so a Medium Cash drawer cable attached 6097 retailer can upgrade to a SurePOS 700 system unit and through the printer continue to use their 4694 input/output devices to help minimize capital expenditure. SurePorts are the Note: The following features are orderable on selectable and upgradeable POS ports. The default is an Machine Type 4800 Model C42: all-powered USB selection or you can select the mix of RS-485 and powered USB. These ports are selected when Wide Front Service Cover Kit 7209 ordering and can also be upgraded later on in the field. MES Storm Front Service Cover Kit 7312 Retailers typically expect to keep their POS terminals at MES Iron Front Service Cover Kit 7313 least five to seven years after they purchase them, so it MES Litho Front Service Cover Kit 7314 is important to allow for technology enhancements MES media access door 7315 whenever possible. All SurePOS 700s have socketed Cable Arm for Front Service 7316 memory so that more memory can be added in the future, MES Raven Black Cable Arm 7317 as needed. All models have socketed processors to allow NVRAM PCI Card MES 7359 for processor upgrades as the application grows and needs more horsepower. Note: The following features are orderable on Bulk Order Machine Type 4611, Model 048: Basic functions standard Note: The Bulk Ordering is not available in Japan. As functions become standard operating procedure within retail, the SurePOS 700 will usually make them standard Note: The following features are orderable on features of the system unit. Every next-generation Bulk Order Machine Type 4611, Model 048: SurePOS 700 has audio support standard on the planar, which reduces the number of feature card slots needed MES Storm Front Service Cover Kit 7312 and, therefore, allows the system unit to be shorter. MES Iron Front Service Cover Kit 7313 Every SurePOS 720, 740, and 780 has SVGA video MES Litho Front Service Cover Kit 7314 standard on the planar for the full-screen and GUI MES media access door 7315 applications. MES Raven Black Cable Arm 7317 NVRAM PCI Card MES 7359 Product number Front Service I/O Tray — wide — storm 7261 Front Service I/O Tray — wide — iron 7262 Front Service I/O Tray — wide — litho 7263 Feature USB 50 Key KB w/MSR and LCD — iron 3035 Description Model number Compact ANPOS KB or PS/2 ANPOS KB 3095 split cable, medium, black Note: The following Machine Type 4800 features USB Keyboard Medium Cable — powered USB 3096 are orderable on the indicated models with USB Key board Medium Cable — standard USB 3097 each feature: PS/2 ANPOS KB w/pointing device cable, 3098 medium, pebble gray PS/2 ANPOS KB w/pointing 742, 722, 3098 RS485 Medium keyboard cable 3327 device cable, medium, 782, E42, Medium length cash drawer cable 4095 pebble gray 781, 741, Medium VFD USB Cable 5095 721, W41, Medium RS485 display cable assembly 5096 W81 Medium LCD USB Cable — powered USB 5097 Compact ANPOS KB or PS/2 742, 722, 3095 Medium Char/Graph Display Cable USB 5098 ANPOS KB split cable, 782, E42, Medium RS485 #7 printer cable 6095 medium, black 781, 741, Medium USB power cable for RS232 4610 6096 721, W41, Medium Cash drawer cable attached 6097 W81 through the printer

Note: The following features are orderable on Trademarks Machine Type 4800 Models 722, 742, E42, and 782: SurePOS is a trademark of International Business Machines Wide Front Service Cover Kit 7209 Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. MES Storm Front Service Cover Kit 7312 The e-business logo, xSeries, Tivoli, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation MES Iron Front Service Cover Kit 7313 in the United States or other countries or both. MES Litho Front Service Cover Kit 7314 Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation. MES media access door 7315 Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Cable Arm for Front Service 7316 Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, MES Raven Black Cable Arm 7317 other countries or both. NVRAM PCI Card MES 7359 Other company, product, and service names may be Front Service I/O Tray — wide — storm 7261 trademarks or service marks of others. Front Service I/O Tray — wide — iron 7262 Front Service I/O Tray — wide — litho 7263 USB 50 Key KB w/MSR and LCD — iron 3035

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January 10, 2006

Education support Services

Selling and Supporting the IBM SurePOS 720, 740, and IBM Integrated Technology Services 780: Multimedia education is available for Business Partners and IBM representatives who sell and/or support IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, the IBM SurePOS 720, 740, and 780 as a Web hosting services, applications, and other technology downloadable course. management. To order RE4800A: Selling and Supporting the IBM These services help you learn about, plan, install, SurePOS 720, 740, and 780, refer to the Web site manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On http://www.ibm.com/education/retail Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application Then do the following: servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and • Click Enroll. many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs. • Fill in the registration form. Be sure to select RE4800A in the Course field. Once you submit your registration For details on available services, contact your IBM form, download instructions will be sent to your e-mail representative or visit address. http://www.ibm.com/services/ IBM SurePOS Models 722, 742, C42, and 782 Service Training: Multimedia education on CD-ROM is also For details on available IBM Business Continuity and available for customers, Business Partners, and IBM Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or representatives who service the IBM SurePOS visit Models 722, 742, C42, and 782. To order IBM SurePOS http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity Models 722, 742, C42, and 782 Service Training, do the following: For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit Customers and Business Partners: Refer to the IBM Publications Web site http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/index.html http://www.elink.ibmlink.ibm.com/public/ Select your country, and then select the product as the applications/publications/cgibin/pbi.cgi category. • Select your country and click Go. Technical information • Click Search for publications. • Search for keywords SurePOS and 722. Specified operating environment • Order the CD-ROM. The course is free, but there is a minimal stocking and shipping charge. Software requirements: No application software is required. IBM employees: IBM employees can order the CD-ROM from IBM Global Campus at the Web site No hardware driver and operating system requirements are required. http://w3-3.ibm.com/education/protect/ lang_en_US/index.jsp Planning information • Search on SurePOS and 722. This course is part of the Cable orders: No cables required. e-learning library card program, so if your division participates in the program, there is no charge. Security, auditability, and control

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and Publications implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application Translated safety messages are automatically shipped systems and communications facilities. with every machine. The SurePOS 720, 740, and 780 User′s Guide is available in softcopy only and can be downloaded from the Retail Store Solutions Web site.

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 Asia Pacific IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. AG06-0003 Terms and conditions

MES discount applicable: Equal to the volume commitment discount

Field installable feature: Yes

Warranty period: One year

Customer setup: Yes

Prices

Contact your IBM representative for prices information for this announcement.

Trademarks

SurePOS and IBMLink are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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