Announcement Summary

IBM United States

April 23, 1996 Announcements by FAX or Internet

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DITTO/ESA Release 2 Utility Solutions for MVS, VSE, and VM 296-120

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ii FAX Information Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 In This Issue

System/390 Architecture-Based Systems DITTO/ESA Release 2 Utility Solutions for MVS, VSE, and VM 296-120 ...... 1 VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2 and PL/I, COBOL, LE — Meet Year 2000 Challenge 296-137 ...... 2 IBM System Display and Search Facility for MVS/ESA Release 6 296-145 ...... 3 IBM Application Support Facility for MVS Version 3 Release 2 296-153 ...... 4 New Remote Service Provides IBM Mission Critical Operational Support for AIX Customers 696-013 ...... 5

General/Distributed Systems IBM RISC System/6000 7024 Model E30 Server Offers Power and Expandability at an Affordable Price 196-080 ...... 7 IBM RISC System/6000 43P Enhancements Improve Performance and Networking 196-081 ...... 8 IBM RISC System/6000 New Features, Enhancements, and Additional Support 196-082 ...... 9 IBM 7027 High Capacity Storage Drawer and 24/48GB 4mm DDS-2 Tape Autoloader Internal Offers Exceptional Price Performance in Storage Expansion and Growth 196-083 ...... 10 IBM RISC System/6000 Features Supported on Models E20 and F30 Running Windows NT Server (PowerPC Edition) 3.51 196-084 ...... 11 Windows NT 3.51 (PowerPC Edition) Preinstall and Service Packs for RISC System/6000 296-125 ...... 12 IBM AIX High Performance Parallel Interface Driver Group Offers High Performance for High-Speed, Large Data Transfer 296-127 ...... 13 OpenGL and GL 3.2 for AIX, Version 4.2 296-128 ...... 14 PEX and PHIGS for AIX, Version 4.2 296-129 ...... 15 SMARTsort for Workstations Version 1.2 for AIX offers Increased Performance and Cost-Efficiency 296-132 ...... 16 SMARTsort for Workstations Version 1.2 for OS/2 offers Increased Performance and Cost-efficiency 296-141 ...... 17 SMARTsort for Workstations Version 1.2 for Windows NT 296-142 ...... 18 Price Changes: Selected Features of the RISC System/6000 396-065 ...... 18 Price Changes: Selected Disk Subsystems 396-066 ...... 19 IBM Internet POWERsolutions for AIX — Ready-to-Run Internet Solutions for the RISC System/6000 696-012 ...... 20

Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Table of Contents iii Hardware Withdrawal: Selected RISC System/6000 Features and Vendor Logo Products — Replacements Available 996-100 ...... 21 Hardware Withdrawal: 7133-010 SSA Disk Subsystem — Selected Cable Features — Replacements Available 996-106 ...... 21

Storage, I/O and Related Equipment IBM 7336 4mm Tape Library Model 205 196-088 ...... 23 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 7134 High Density SCSI Subsystem 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules — Selected Replacements Available 996-104 ...... 24 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 7135 RAIDiant Array 1.3GB and 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules — Replacements Available 996-115 ...... 25

Communications 973X Feature Enhancements 196-087 ...... 27 IBM TURBOWAYS 155 ATM Micro Channel UTP5/STP Adapter Provides Connectivity Over Copper Wiring 196-089 ...... 28 IBM 2218 Nways Frame Relay Access Device Offers Cost-Effective Platform for Providing Device/Host Interconnect Across Wide Area Networks 196-093 ...... 29 Price Changes: Selected IDNX Features 396-064 ...... 30 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM LANStreamer MC16 Adapter — Replacements Available 996-113 ...... 30

Workstations IBM ThinkPad 365X and 365XD — Power-Packing Notebooks with Dazzling Color Displays 196-086 ...... 31 IBM ThinkPad 760E and 760ED Feature Pentium 133MHz or 120MHz Processor and Preinstalled 196-091 ...... 32 IBM ThinkPad 760EL and 760ELD Systems Feature Pentium 133MHz, 120MHz, and 100MHz Processor and Windows 95 Preinstalled 196-092 ...... 33 Options by IBM: 1.27GB Fast SCSI-2 for IBM PC Systems 196-094 ...... 34 Options by IBM: IBM ThinkPad 365 1.08GB Hard Disk II 196-095 ...... 35 The IBM SelectaDock System Provides Enhanced Docking Capabilities for Selected IBM ThinkPad Systems 196-096 ...... 36 New IBM ThinkPad Models Offer Faster Processors and Larger Hard Drives at Value Prices 196-097 ...... 37 Options by IBM: Memory Upgrades for IBM ThinkPad 760E/ED/EL/ELD and ThinkPad 365X/XD 196-098 ...... 38 IBM PC Server 720 Update 196-099 ...... 39 IBM PC Server 320 — Now with ECC Memory 196-100 ...... 40 iv Table of Contents Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 IBM AIX Version 4.2 Enhanced with New Entry Client Package, Expanded Function, Services, and Bonus Pack 296-124 ...... 41 Netscape Commerce Server Version 1.1 Lets You Mix and Match Many of Today′s Best Internet Tools 296-126 ...... 42 IBM Ultimedia Services for AIX, Version 2.1.4 Enhances Video and Audio Capabilities 296-130 ...... 43 IBM Performance Toolbox for AIX, Version 2.2 Offers New Pricing and Packaging 296-131 ...... 44 National Software Remarketing: Transman Provides Computerized Maintenance Management for Transportation Industry 296-133 ...... 45 IBM CICS Clients Version 2.0 296-139 ...... 46 New Terms and Conditions, Pricing, and Channels, and Enhanced Support for Three Members of the CallPath Family 296-144 ...... 47 Software Service Discontinuance: IBM AIX High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing/6000 Version 2.1 — Replacement Available 996-101 ...... 48 Hardware Withdrawal: Selected IBM Color Monitors 996-102 ...... 48 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM Token-Ring Network 16/4 Adapter II — Replacements Available 996-103 ...... 49 Software Withdrawal and Service Discontinuance: Selected IBM CallPath Programs and Services — Replacements Available 996-114 ...... 50

Application Offerings IBM Soft5080 HostConnect for AIX Version 1 Release 2 296-135 ...... 51 IBM Soft5080 for AIX Version 2 Release 3 296-136 ...... 52

Industry-Specific Offerings IBM 7526 Communications Adapter Cards Expand Connectivity on the 7526 Data Collection Terminal 196-085 ...... 53 IBM 7524 2.4 GHz RF Terminals (SST) Deliver Significantly Higher Data Transfer Rates 196-090 ...... 54 IBM SchoolVista Version 2.0, a Powerful Metaphor-Based Instructional Management System 296-134 ...... 55 IBM SchoolVista Assessment Suite Delivers Comprehensive Assessment Tools 296-138 ...... 56 IBM Communications System for Windows NT Adds New Platform to Distributed Application Environment 296-140 ...... 57 New IBM Data Collection Software Products for OS/2 and Windows NT Provide Advanced Function 296-143 ...... 58 IBM Nature of Science Visit Series Offers Additional Operating Environments 296-146 ...... 59

Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Table of Contents v IBM Writing and More for Grades 2/3 Enables Students to Understand and Become Proficient in Writing as a Process 296-147 ...... 60 Vendor Logo: NOV*IX for Client/Server Products Simplify TCP/IP Installation, Configuration, and Management While Enhancing Network Security 296-148 ...... 61 IBM NetVista Offers an Internet Solution for the K-12 Environment 296-149 ...... 62 IBM SchoolVista Language Arts for Grades 2/3 Offerings 296-150 ...... 63 IBM NetVista with NOV*IX for Client/Server Internet Offerings 296-151 ...... 64 IBM SchoolVista Mathematics Offers Software and Curriculum for the IBM SchoolVista Version 2.0 Instructional Management System 296-152 ...... 65 Price Changes: IBM 4695 Point of Sale Terminals 396-062 ...... 66 Price Changes: Selected Industrial Computer Features 396-063 ...... 66 SchoolVista Version 2.0 Introductory Price Promotion 396-067 ...... 67 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 7527 Data Collection Terminal Models 001, 002, and all Features 996-105 ...... 68 Software Withdrawal: IBM SchoolVista Version 1.0 — Replacement Available 996-107 ...... 69 Software Withdrawal: IBM Education LAN and Tools 386 Version 1.10 996-108 ...... 69 Software Withdrawal: Selected IBM K-12 Components — Replacements Available 996-109 ...... 70 Software Withdrawal and Services Discontinuance: IBM AIX Consumer Transaction Definition/6000 and Runtime/6000 996-110 ...... 71 Software Withdrawal: Nature of Science Visit Series Products — Replacements Available 996-112 ...... 72

Announcement Letter Numeric Index ...... 73

vi Table of Contents Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 System/390 Architecture-Based Systems

DITTO/ESA Release 2 Utility Solutions for MVS, VSE, and VM Software Announcement 296-120, Dated April 23, 1996

IBM Data Interfile Transfer, Testing, and Operations Utility for ESA IN BRIEF . . . (DITTO/ESA) is IBM′s best known storage media and data maintenance utility solution for the MVS , VSE, and VM environments. DITTO is a key resource for data processing professionals due to many ♦ National Language Support versatile functions working with tapes, disks, VTOCs and catalogs, (NLS) enablement VSAM data, VSE library members, sequential data sets and files, MVS ♦ Execution of DITTO/ESA for VSE Object Access Method (OAM) objects, and card images. from VM DITTO in Client/Server mode It provides a consistent package of functions for the MVS, VSE, and ♦ VSE label area display VM user with a common user interface based on Common User ♦ Advanced Function Printing Access (CUA ) architecture guidelines. It supports the respective (AFP ) data browse ♦ ESA operating system environment on ESA capable processors. Disk track edit for better media maintenance DITTO′s functions can be used in full-screen mode using its own ♦ Support for the IBM 3590 tape interactive panel driver, thus being independent from VSE ICCF or subsystems ♦ ANSI tape label support MVS ISPF interactive full-screen environments. It can be used in REXX ♦ ′ Support for ASCII record EXECs or procedures using DITTO s keyword command mode. For formats routine tasks, DITTO can be used in batch jobs using control ♦ Support for spanned records statements. In emergency situations it can also be used on a system (tape and sequential data sets) console in dialog mode. For VSE users it is additionally available on ♦ Enhanced tape copy operations a VSE stand-alone backup tape. ♦ Optional pad and truncate of records while copying DITTO/ESA supports and exploits new features of the MVS/ESA , the ♦ Performance enhancement for VSE/ESA , and the VM/ESA operating systems. It adds new Object Access Method (OAM) functions and many improvements based on customer requirements. functions ♦  DITTO/ESA uses 31-bit addressing. YEAR 2000 support ♦ Adaptations to new S/390 operating system interfaces Release 2 incorporates enhancements and maintenance, and ♦ supersedes the DITTO/ESA Release 1 product family as well as Incorporation of maintenance (APARs and PTFs) previous DITTO releases. For ordering, contact: Price: Refer to the Charges section for pricing information. Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at Planned Availability Date: December 13, 1996 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or both. EXTRA! EXTRA! . . .

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VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2 and PL/I, COBOL, LE — Meet Year 2000 Challenge Software Announcement 296-137, Dated April 23, 1996

Built on the strengths of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1, VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2 addresses your needs in traditional areas of VSE IN BRIEF . . . and S/390 strength and offers substantial improvements in the following areas: Reduce the cost of computing and • With VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2, you can concentrate on increase your application growth preparing your own application portfolio for the Year 2000 with VSE/ESA Version 2 challenge. Throughout VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2, required Release 2. It provides: Year 2000 modifications are designed to extend VSE/ESA while maintaining compatibility with existing dates stored in standard ♦ A smooth transition to the Year DASD and tape labels, VSAM catalogs, and librarian files. 2000 challenge • The VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2 Turbo Dispatcher more ♦ Excellent Turbo Dispatcher efficiently uses servers in an N-way complex. Improvements come enhancements from customer-tested enhancements to scheduling algorithms, and related enhancements to VSE/POWER. Partition balancing • VSE/ESA POWER running in facilities have been added. parallel work units • Balancing of CPU time for • New client/server capabilities have been added to VSE/ESA each balanced partition Version 2 Release 2: ♦ LANRES/VSE Extensions − LANRES/VSE also supports OS/2 LAN servers. − LANRES capabilities have been extended to allow for transfer • Server environment for of KSDS and ESDS files between a S/390 server and an attached OS/2 LANs OS/2 or Novell LAN. • Data access for VSAM − The Distributed Workstation Feature (DWF) of the VSE KSDS and ESDS files Workdesk is now available for Windows† PCs. ♦ DWF for Windows with similar − The new VSE C Language Run-Time Support enables 31-bit, functionality to DWF for Year 2000-ready applications to run on VSE. OS/2 on: − The VisualLift and C Language Run-Time Environments are part of the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2 base programs. • Windows 3.1 and 3.11 • MS Windows 95 • IBM′s newest tape drive, the IBM 3590 High Performance Tape Subsystem, is supported. ♦ Programming Languages • VM/ESA supports the testing of guests such as VSE/ESA with a • 31-bit C Language for VSE guest system clock set to a date beyond the Year 2000. Run-Time Support, Year 2000-ready • The Spanish National Language version of VSE/ESA Version 2 • LE for VSE Version 1 Release 2 is now offered in the U.S. Release 4 • The suite of IBM programming languages available with VSE/ESA Source Level Debugger for Version 2 Release 2 is enhanced. Version 1 Release 4 of IBM COBOL for VSE and PL/I for Language Environment for VSE (LE for VSE) provides the Run-Time VSE Environment for a powerful debugging function, which is available as ♦ IBM 3590 High Performance a new option for the COBOL for VSE and PL/I for VSE compilers. The Tape Subsystem support new debugging capabilities are especially important for meeting the ♦ Year 2000 challenge. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2 Spanish National Language VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2 replaces VSE/ESA Version 2 Support Spanish now offered in Release 1. the U.S.

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2 System/390 Architecture-Based Systems Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 System/390 Architecture-Based Systems

IBM System Display and Search Facility for MVS/ESA Release 6 Software Announcement 296-145, Dated April 23, 1996

IBM System Display and Search Facility for MVS/ESA (SDSF) IN BRIEF . . . provides an easy and efficient way to monitor, manage, and control one of your very important Information Technology assets — your MVS/ESA JES2 system. SDSF does this with an interactive panel ♦ Enhances usability through: interface that provides immediate, up-to-date information about jobs, output, printers, initiators, and other system resources. • New panels to display and manage JES2 lines, JES2 SDSF Release 6 delivers improved function through new panels which nodes and to simplify spool allow the user to control JES2 lines, nodes and spool offload. You now offload have the ability to enter ISPFPARMS statements from an input file and • A cursor placement function have them activated dynamically. SDSF Release 6 allows the use of which makes it easier for a SAF resource to determine a users membership in groups defined users to keep their place on through ISPFPARMS. An option for cursor placement allows you to tabular panels keep the cursor on the row you are working with on tabular panels. • A LOCATE command which To prevent the loss of important information, a confirmation options is makes it easier for users to provided when action characters are used. With this new release of find information on tabular SDSF, the user can edit job JCL and resubmit without exiting SDSF. displays The filter function is extended to limit searches of the OPERLOG panel. ♦ Improves system programmer There is increased flexibility in the format of date displays. The Locate productivity through command can help you find, by title, a column on a tabular panel. The dynamically activated SDSF WHO command has been enhanced to return additional ISPFPARMS. information; this includes levels of MVS , JES, RMF and ISPF. ♦ Enhances sysplex support by In Release 6, SDSF has been updated to recognize the year 2000 and adding filtering to OPERLOG. dates beyond. ♦ Provides protection for user information with the ability to SDSF Release 6 will be available as an optional feature of OS/390 confirm action characters. Release 2. ♦ Provides improved end-user Planned Availability Date: April 26, 1996 productivity by allowing the user to edit job JCL and United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or resubmit within SDSF. both. ♦ Provides improved date support with the flexibility of display formats and the recognition of the year 2000 and beyond.

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Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 System/390 Architecture-Based Systems 3 System/390 Architecture-Based Systems

IBM Application Support Facility for MVS Version 3 Release 2 Software Announcement 296-153, Dated April 23, 1996

Release 2 of IBM Application Support Facility for MVS Version 3 IN BRIEF . . . allows you now to take advantage of relational data models in document production of small to very large volumes. Now, during time periods when the system load is low, you can format documents Release 2 of IBM Application without losing the sort capability prior to printing. Support Facility for MVS Version 3 offers you the following With the above and additional enhancements, this new release enhancements: provides an encompassing cross-industry solution for the creation and processing of varied sized volumes of individual and structured ♦ Relational data model in DB2 documents as well as business correspondence. The control and for excellent queries and for automation functionalities of Application Support Facility allow the connecting systems through  following: DRDA ♦ Continuous formatting for • Generate your business correspondence efficiently and producing large volumes of cost-effectively documents with optimal • Support a corporate identity through consistent documentation exploitation of system style resources • Improve the accuracy, quality, and consistency of documents ♦ Versioning of records for • Shorten the turn-around time of production enabling archiving methods • Adhere to standards with significantly reduced space requirements Application Support Facility also lets you create a single-system image ♦ across CICS , IMS and TSO environments and supports New document structures for more and simplified element programmable workstations by connecting applications through a selections, and for reducing consistent application programming interface (API). administration efforts Planned Availability Date: April 26, 1996 ♦ Definition of test and production systems for efficiently in the United States or other countries or both. United States or other countries or both. controlled takeover from test to production ♦ Application programming interface enhancements for support of up to 32767 parameters and for improved integration with other applications

4 System/390 Architecture-Based Systems Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 System/390 Architecture-Based Systems

New Remote Service Provides IBM Mission Critical Operational Support for AIX Customers Services Announcement 696-013, Dated April 23, 1996

In response to our customers′ requests, IBM enhances support for its IN BRIEF . . . AIX customers with the addition of a new remote service. This new service, IBM Mission Critical Operational Support for AIX, provides the highest level of support currently offered by IBM. This new support IBM Support Family Remote level may enhance your productivity by providing you with Services have been enhanced to comprehensive support for your software and hardware needs. include IBM Mission Critical Operational Support for AIX IBM Mission Critical Operational Support for AIX customers provides customers. This support: the highest level of remote support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. ♦ Provides the highest level of With this service, a designated Mission Critical team will assume remote 24x7 support currently management of all your mission critical problems/questions. IBM offered by IBM Mission Critical Operational Support requires either an IBM Support ♦ Helps you maintain high levels Line — Standard (24x7), or Premium contract for the appropriate of availability software products and an IBM Maintenance Agreement (MA) for the ♦ systems being supported. Requires either an IBM Support Line Standard (24x7) or The addition of this new remote service allows AIX customers to select Premium Contract and an IBM from the following options: Maintenance Agreement • Support Line — Standard • Support Line — Premium • Support Line with IBM Mission Critical Operational Support IBM Mission Critical Operational Support is available for AIX Support Line customers only.

Availability Date: April 23, 1996 in the United States or other countries or both.

Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 System/390 Architecture-Based Systems 5 6 System/390 Architecture-Based Systems Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 General/Distributed Systems

IBM RISC System/6000 7024 Model E30 Server Offers Power and Expandability at an Affordable Price Hardware Announcement 196-080, Dated April 23, 1996

The RISC System/6000 Model E30, a workgroup server, is well suited IN BRIEF . . . for network-centric computing and interoperability. Faster than the Model E20, the E30 can support up to 960MB of memory and offers an optional service processor for increased availability. It can be used Features of the Model E30 server as a stand-alone multiuser server, workgroup server, or database include: server with the connectivity to participate in most currently installed ♦ UNIX1 and PC networks. The Model E30 allows for system growth in Tower design with eight slots memory, disk, and media devices as your needs grow. and eight bays ♦ The 7024-E30 is a powerful and expandable server that combines the Outstanding PowerPC 604 following attributes: processor performance ♦ Modular processor designed to • Outstanding performance of PowerPC processor technology enable future upgrades • Industry-standard I/O and memory architectures ♦ • Reliability characteristics of commercial servers Industry-common PCI, ISA, and • Compact, quiet packaging for the office environment SCSI technologies • Multiple operating systems ♦ Superior expansion capability to 960MB memory and over 13GB The result is an affordably priced entry server that supports the broad internal disk range of applications currently available to the RS/6000 family of servers running under the AIX Version 4.1.4 or AIX Version 4.2 ♦ High-reliability features operating system. The E30 also supports applications that run under including ECC memory  Windows† NT Server 3.51 (PowerPC Edition). ♦ A design for easy installation The E30 uses a modular processor card design implementing a and upgrade PowerPC 604 processor running at 133MHz. The modular design ♦ Adapters and AIX Version 4.1.4 allows for an upgrade to future, faster processors following the or 4.2 may be preinstalled and PowerPC roadmap. configured

In addition to the E30, a number of features for the 7024-E20 and/or For ordering, contact: 7025-F30 are offered: Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at • For the 7024-E20, the EIA-232/422A 8-Port Asynchronous Adapter 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001 (#2932), Asynchronous Terminal Cable (#2945), and the 133MHz 604 Processor Upgrade (#4308) EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . • For the 7025-F30, the EIA-232/422A 8-Port Asynchronous Adapter (#2932), Asynchronous Terminal Cable (#2945), the 128MB DIMM Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through (#4168), and the Service Processor Option (#1001) Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with Purchase Price: $11,995 (E30) SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and you′re on your way! Planned Description Availability Date 7024-E30 May 3, 1996 Service Processor Option (#1001) May 31, 1996 128MB DIMM (#4168) May 31, 1996 Windows NT Server 3.51 (PowerPC Edition) June 28, 1996 in the United States or other countries or both. 1 Registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. † Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation United States or other countries or both.

Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 General/Distributed Systems 7 General/Distributed Systems

IBM RISC System/6000 43P Enhancements Improve Performance and Networking Hardware Announcement 196-081, Dated April 23, 1996

New hard disk drives, leading-edge 8-bit and 24-bit adapters for 2D and IN BRIEF . . . 3D applications, and I/O adapters enhance the RISC System/6000 43P Series (7248-100, -120, and -132) for use in full-featured workstation and entry server environments. Enhancements to the 43P Series The 43P Series systems now have a new 1.2GB base hard disk drive, workstations include: more than doubling the previous base of 540MB, a new 2.1GB ♦ New hard disk drives upgrade, and optional 1.2GB and 2.1GB hard disk drives for factory or ♦ field installation. The new larger base hard disk meets the growing POWER GXT250P and POWER GXT255P graphics adapters needs of our customers and a new price/performance 2.1GB hard disk balances storage capacity, cost, and performance. The ♦ New I/O adapters high-performance 2.2GB hard disk is still available for customers who These enhancements provide: need additional performance and speed. ♦ More storage capacity and The IBM POWER GXT250P and POWER GXT255P graphics adapters better performance provide outstanding 2D 8-bit and 24-bit graphics performance for the ♦ RISC System/6000 (RS/6000 ) 43P Series systems and offer customers Outstanding 2D graphics an exciting new level of 2D graphics performance. When coupled with ♦ Enhanced commercial IBM′s Softgraphics software implementation of OpenGL and performance with differential graPHIGS 3D application program interfaces (APIs), the POWER SCSI external storage devices GXT250P and POWER GXT255P graphics adapters also provide 43P ♦ Improved connectivity with the users with an attractively priced offering for 3D graphics. multiprotocol adapter The POWER GXT250P is a single-card PCI adapter that allows the ♦ Increased Ethernet and display of 256 colors simultaneously from a palette of approximately token-ring LAN performance 16.7 million colors. The POWER GXT255P is the high-end, 24-bit, with the new PCI Ethernet and token-ring adapters true-color PCI adapter that allows the display of approximately 16.7 million colors from a palette of approximately 16.7 million. With the For ordering, contact: RS/6000 43P, these graphics adapters provide users with an Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized exceptional technical workstation platform. Business Partner, or IBM Direct at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001 The new I/O adapters provide richer I/O configuration possibilities for use in entry and workgroup server environments: EXTRA! EXTRA! . . .

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Planned Availability Dates: May 31, 1996, except for the PCI Ethernet BNC/RJ-45 and AUI/RJ-45 Adapters and the PCI Auto LANStreamer Token-Ring Adapter, which will be available June 28, 1996

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8 General/Distributed Systems Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 General/Distributed Systems

IBM RISC System/6000 New Features, Enhancements, and Additional Support Hardware Announcement 196-082, Dated April 23, 1996

IBM′s line of communication and storage adapters for Micro IN BRIEF . . . Channel -based RS/6000 systems enhances performance and expands connectivity options for RS/6000 systems. ♦ What′s new: New adapters supported: • Enhanced SSA 4-Port • Adapters supported: Adapter • − Enhanced Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) 4-Port Adapter on Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter AIX Version 3.2.5, AIX Version 4.1.4, or later ♦ Existing features are now − Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter on AIX Version 4.1.4, or supported on AIX V4.1.4 or later V4.2: • Existing features supported on AIX Version 4.1.4 or Version 4.2 for • 7318 Serial Communications selected RS/6000 systems: Network Server on AIX V4.2 for selected RS/6000 − 7318 Serial Communications Network Server on AIX systems. Version 4.2 • NTA on AIX V4.2 for selected RS/6000 systems. − Network Terminal Accelerator (NTA) on AIX Version 4.2 • S/370 Channel Emulator/A − S/370 Channel Emulator/A Adapter on AIX Version 4.1.4 Adapter on AIX V4.1.4 for selected RS/6000 systems. − S/390 ESCON Channel Emulator on AIX Version 4.1.4 • S/390 ESCON Channel (required device driver may be ordered using RPQ #8A1016 Emulator on AIX V4.1.4 for only) selected RS/6000 systems. • High Performance Parallel − High Performance Parallel Interface Adapter: support for IBM Interface (HIPPI) Adapter: 9570 Storage Array in IBM AIX High Performance Parallel support for IBM 9570 Interface Driver Group (5765-551) on AIX Version 4.1.4 and AIX Storage Array in IBM AIX High Performance Parallel Version 4.2 (support for SMP systems via RPQ #8A1017) Interface Driver Group • Support for AIXLINK/X.25 Version 1.1.3 on ARTIC960 family of (5765-551) with AIX V4.1.4 high-speed WAN adapters for selected RS/6000 systems. Also, support on AIX V4.2 for selected RS/6000 systems. Purchase Description Price ♦ New adapter support for AIX licensed programs: Ethernet 10 Mbps BNC MC Adapter $ 595 • Support for AIXLINK/X.25 Enhanced SSA 4-Port Adapter 2,000 Version 1.1.3 licensed program on ARTIC960 Planned Availability Dates: May 3, 1996, (except for the S/370 Channel family of high-speed WAN Emulator/A Adapter and S/390 ESCON Channel Emulator support: adapters. May 17, 1996; and the Ethernet 10Mbps BNC MC Adapter: May 31, 1996) For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized in the United States or other countries or both. United States or other countries or Business Partner, or IBM Direct at both. 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001

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IBM 7027 High Capacity Storage Drawer and 24/48GB 4mm DDS-2 Tape Autoloader Internal Offers Exceptional Price Performance in Storage Expansion and Growth Hardware Announcement 196-083, Dated April 23, 1996

The IBM 7027 High Capacity Storage Drawer provides up to 30 disk IN BRIEF . . . bays plus three media bays in a rack package. In its base configuration, the 7027 comes with four 2.2GB disk drives installed and 20 bays available. Six more disk bays plus three media bays can be Features of these new storage added, offering a total capacity of up to 30 one-inch, 2.2GB disk drives devices include: or 15 1.6-inch, 4.5GB disk drives for a maximum of 67.5GB of disk per drawer. The media bays can be filled with various tape systems or IBM 7027 High Capacity Storage quad-speed CD-ROM. Drawer ♦ Up to four 7027 drawers can be installed in an R00 rack system for Low-cost, high-capacity, SCSI-2   Fast/Wide disk and media attachment to Micro Channel -based RISC System/6000 systems. storage The 7027 drawer mounts into a standard 19-inch rack occupying seven ♦ EIA units of vertical space. Options include tape/CD-ROM media, up Maximum of 30 hot-swap, disk to four power supplies, and a “twin initiator” capability for attachment drive slots providing up to to multiple systems in a high-availability configuration. The 7027 is 67.5GB available in SCSI-2 single-ended and SCSI-2 differential models and ♦ Enhanced diagnostics for easy includes remote power-on as a standard offering. and quick problem determination The IBM 24/48GB 4mm DDS-2 Tape Autoloader Internal provides an ♦ Rack-mounted singled-ended or internal tape backup solution that can store up to 48GB of data with differential drawer models data compression. With compression, the drive is capable of data transfer rates of 60 MB/min. This allows unattended, off-hour, IBM 24/48GB 4mm DDS-2 Tape incremental backup of all internal DASD, which for many Autoloader Internal configurations can handle a full backup without operator intervention. ♦ Unattended backup of up to The autoloader uses a 4-mm DDS-2 drive that is read/write compatible 48GB data (compressed) with most IBM/OEM DDS-1 and DDS-2 tape drives. The drive uses ♦ Media Recognition System (MRS) so that it will only attempt to write Industry-standard drive that on data-grade media. The autoloader is a 5.25-inch, full-high, SCSI-2, reads/writes DDS-1 and DDS-2 4-mm tapes fast single-ended (SE) device that takes up to six tape cartridges to achieve the 24/48GB capacity. The autoloader comes in a horizontal ♦ High-capacity data transfer rate and vertical model and features a front panel LCD that gives the user of 60 MB/min pertinent operational and diagnostic information. The feature is For ordering, contact: supported on AIX Version 4.2. Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at Purchase Price: $17,800 (7027); $5,400 (DDS-2) 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001

Planned EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . Description Availability Date Customize your IBM announcement delivery! 24/48GB 4mm DDS-2 Tape Autoloader May 17, 1996 Receive automatic notification through Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to 7027 High Capacity Storage Drawer May 24, 1996 [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and in the United States or other countries or both. you′re on your way!

10 General/Distributed Systems Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 General/Distributed Systems

IBM RISC System/6000 Features Supported on Models E20 and F30 Running Windows NT Server (PowerPC Edition) 3.51 Hardware Announcement 196-084, Dated April 23, 1996

Selected operating system dependent adapters, devices, and other IN BRIEF . . . features are now supported by Microsoft Windows† NT Server (PowerPC Edition) 3.51 on the RISC System/6000 Model E20 and F30. Refer to the Description section for a detailed list of supported ♦ Additional new features features. supported on RISC System/6000 Models E20 and For additional information regarding the IBM PowerPC Editions of F30 Windows NT Server operating system, refer to Software Announcement 296-036, dated February 20, 1996. EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . Planned Availability Date: June 28, 1996 Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through † Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation United States or other countries or Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to both. in the United States or other countries or both. [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective you′re on your way! owners.

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Windows NT 3.51 (PowerPC Edition) Preinstall and Service Packs for RISC System/6000 Software Announcement 296-125, Dated April 23, 1996

Windows† NT Workstation 3.51 (PowerPC Edition), a 32-bit operating IN BRIEF . . . system with built-in networking, is now available preinstalled on the IBM RISC System/6000 43P and ThinkPad Power Series 820 and 850. This operating system can support 16-bit DOS and Windows ♦ Windows NT Workstation 3.51 applications and powerful native PowerPC 32-bit applications. (PowerPC Edition) can be ordered preinstalled on Also available are Windows NT Service Packs containing fixes to RISC/System 6000 43P and earlier PowerPC Editions of Windows NT Workstation 3.51 or Windows ThinkPad Power Series 820 and NT Server 3.51. The Service Packs ship on a CD-ROM, which installs 850. on either the Workstation or the Server version. ♦ Also available are Windows NT Each subsequent Service Pack includes all previous Service Packs. Service Packs containing fixes Service Pack 4, for example, includes Service Packs 1, 2, and 3. IBM to earlier PowerPC Editions of Windows NT Workstation 3.51 adds PowerPC-specific fixes to each new Service Pack, as necessary. or Windows NT Server 3.51.

A list of the fixes contained in the Service Packs is available on the For ordering, contact: CD-ROM. Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at Prices: 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001

Windows NT Preinstall: N/C EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . Windows NT Service Pack $70 Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Planned Availability Dates: Receive automatic notification through Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with RISC System/6000 43P Preinstall: June 17, 1996 SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and ThinkPad Power Series 820 you′re on your way! and 850 Preinstall: June 17, 1996 Windows NT (PowerPC Edition) Service Pack: May 31, 1996

† Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or both.

12 General/Distributed Systems Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 General/Distributed Systems

IBM AIX High Performance Parallel Interface Driver Group Offers High Performance for High-Speed, Large Data Transfer Software Announcement 296-127, Dated April 23, 1996

AIX High Performance Parallel Interface Driver Group program IN BRIEF . . . Version 4.1.1 (HIPPI/6000) now supports AIX Version 4.2. An additional device driver for AIX Version 4.1.4 supports IBM 9570 Disk Array Subsystems. RISC System/6000 access to the As previously announced, when used in conjunction with RISC American National Standards   Institute (ANSI) HIPPI channel and System/6000 , the HIPPI Micro Channel Adapter Set (#2735) gives the following applications: your RISC System/6000 system gigabit-speed connectivity to a variety of supercomputer, storage, and communication equipment. You can ♦ High-speed connectivity to the connect your RISC System/6000 to: IEEE mass storage model ♦ • High-speed clustering of RISC Other RISC System/6000 systems System/6000 workstations • 9570 Disk Array Subsystem • Other vendor supercomputers ♦ Connectivity to supercomputers • HIPPI fiber optic extenders and switches ♦ Attachment of high-speed IPI-3 • Disk arrays HIPPI peripherals • Tape subsystems ♦ Compliant with ANSI standards RISC System/6000 systems supporting the industry-standard HIPPI channel with TCP/IP, HIPPI Framing Protocol, User Datagram Protocol EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . (UDP), and Intelligent Peripheral Interface (IPI-3) master and slave upper level protocols, offers one of the industry′s highest performance Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through and most complete solutions for high-speed and large data transfer Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to requirements. [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and you′re on your way! HIPPI/6000 contains six functional device drivers: • IBM 9570 Disk Array Subsystem device driver • HIPPI Framing Protocol • IPI-3 master transport services driver • IPI-3 slave transport services driver • HIPPI Link Encapsulation (LE) layer driver for use with TCP/IP, UDP, and NFS • HIPPI adapter driver

One-Time Charge: $2,495 (5765-551)

Planned Availability Date: May 17, 1996 in the United States or other countries or both.

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OpenGL and GL 3.2 for AIX, Version 4.2 Software Announcement 296-128, Dated April 23, 1996

This release of OpenGL and GL 3.2 for AIX , Version 4.2 introduces IN BRIEF . . . support for the new 2D high-performance graphics adapters, the IBM POWER GXT250P and POWER GXT255P, for attachment to the RISC System/6000 43P (Models 100, 120, and 132). This release also OpenGL and GL 3.2 for AIX, offers new OpenGL extensions to the existing OpenGL application Version 4.2 provides the following programming interface (API) library. OpenInventor, an OpenGL toolkit enhancements: from Portable Graphics, Inc., will also be included on the OpenGL and ♦ GL 3.2 distribution medium as a “Try and Buy” product offer. IBM POWER GXT250P and POWER GXT255P support for OpenGL and GL 3.2 for AIX, Version 4.2 provides users with a RISC System/6000 43P conformant implementation of the OpenGL application programming (Models 100, 120, and 132) interface. It also provides IBM′s implementation of the GL 3.2 API. ♦ OpenGL 1.0 extensions These APIs provide users with a variety of advanced graphics ♦ functions that can be used for developing complex 3D graphics OpenInventor, an OpenGL toolkit product, on a “Try and applications. Buy” basis ′ IBM s implementation of OpenGL is supported on most IBM graphics For ordering, contact: adapters, either through software or through hardware acceleration. Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized This allows users to develop 3D applications on entry-level 2D Business Partner, or IBM Direct at graphics adapters and then move them to hardware-accelerated 3D 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001 graphics adapters as their performance requirements increase. IBM GL 3.2 is supported on IBM′s family of 3D graphics adapters. The EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . development environment for OpenGL and GL 3.2 for AIX, Version 4.2 includes debuggers for both GL 3.2 and OpenGL. Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to Price: Basic License — $695 [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and Planned Availability Date: May 17, 1996 you′re on your way!

in the United States or other countries or both.

14 General/Distributed Systems Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 General/Distributed Systems

PEX and PHIGS for AIX, Version 4.2 Software Announcement 296-129, Dated April 23, 1996

Version 4.2 of the PEX and PHIGS for AIX licensed program IN BRIEF . . . introduces support for the new high-performance 2D graphics adapters, the IBM GXT250P and GXT255P, for attachment to the RISC System/6000 43P (Models 100, 120, and 132). This release also PEX and PHIGS for AIX, offers support for AIX Version 4.2. Version 4.2 provides the following enhancements: PEX and PHIGS for AIX, Version 4.2 provides users with IBM′s implementation of the PEX and the ISO/ANSI PHIGS (Programmers ♦ IBM POWER GXT250P and Hierarchical Interactive Graphics Systems) application programming POWER GXT255P support for interfaces. These APIs provide users with a variety of advanced RISC System/6000 43P graphics functions that can be used for developing complex 3D (Models 100, 120, and 132) graphics applications. ♦ Support for AIX Version 4.2

IBM′s implementation of the PEX and PHIGS APIs is supported on For ordering, contact: many current graphics accelerators through either software or Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at hardware. This allows users to develop their 3D applications 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001 on entry-level 2D graphics adapters and then move them to hardware-accelerated 3D graphics adapters as their performance requirements increase. EXTRA! EXTRA! . . .

Price: Basic License — $695 Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to Planned Availability Date: May 17, 1996 [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and in the United States or other countries or both. you′re on your way!

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SMARTsort for Workstations Version 1.2 for AIX offers Increased Performance and Cost-Efficiency Software Announcement 296-132, Dated April 23, 1996

SMARTsort is a high-performance sort product that can improve the IN BRIEF . . . execution performance of application programs. SMARTsort for AIX can sort data up to 20 times faster than the AIX 4.1 sort command. It also can be invoked by a command by AIX users to easily sort files. SMARTsort for Workstations It replaces the standard sort capability provided in the AIX product, Version 1.2 for AIX provides: and it offers dramatically improved performance. SMARTsort has the capability to sort, copy, and merge files, and has additional functions ♦ Sort, copy, and merge capabilities which make it easy to manipulate data, filter and restructure data, ♦ create sum totals of fields, and support user-written exits. SMARTsort The capability to select records, can check to determine if input files are already sorted to prevent sum field totals, and reformat records unnecessary processing. ♦ Very high performance ♦  Support for the different SMARTsort can now work in conjunction with DB2 for AIX Version collating sequences required by 2.1.1 to speed up DB2 LOAD with Index Create function. The national languages other than DB2-SMARTsort Accelerator can improve the performance of the English, making programs for sorting portion by up to 70% and the overall load with Create Index worldwide distribution easier to function by up to 39%. (Note: More information regarding create ♦ performance can be found in the Performance Considerations section.) An accelerator for loading DB2 for AIX databases All programs that invoke a sort process, and users who need to sort For ordering, contact: files on command, can benefit by using SMARTsort. Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at Price: Refer to the Charges for pricing information. 800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE001 Planned Availability Dates: EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . SMARTsort for Workstations 1.2 for AIX: April 26, 1996 SMARTsort for Workstations 1.2 for AIX System Program Order: Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through May 3, 1996 Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with in the United States or other countries or both. SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and you′re on your way!

16 General/Distributed Systems Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 General/Distributed Systems

SMARTsort for Workstations Version 1.2 for OS/2 offers Increased Performance and Cost-efficiency Software Announcement 296-141, Dated April 23, 1996

SMARTsort is a high-performance sort product that can improve the IN BRIEF . . . execution performance of application programs. SMARTsort for OS/2 can sort data up to 2.8 times faster than the OS/2 3.0 Sort command. SMARTsort can also be invoked by a command by SMARTsort for Workstations OS/2 users to easily sort files. It replaces the standard sort capability Version 1.2 for OS/2 provides: provided in the OS/2 product, and offers dramatically improved performance. Directly on your workstation, SMARTsort has the ♦ Sort, copy, and merge capabilities capability to sort, copy, and merge files, and has additional functions ♦ which make it easy to manipulate data, filter and restructure data, The capability to select records, create sum totals of fields, and support user-written exits. SMARTsort sum field totals, and reformat records can check to determine if input files are already sorted to prevent ♦ Very high performance unnecessary processing. ♦ Support for the different collating sequences required by Note: More information regarding performance can be found in the national languages other than Performance Considerations section. English, making programs for worldwide distribution easier to SMARTsort Release 2 supports programs written in C, C++, COBOL, create and PL/I languages. SMARTsort Release 2 extends your workstation capability and increases productivity. For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at All programs which invoke a sort process, and users who need to sort 800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE001 files on command, can benefit by using SMARTsort.

Price: Refer to the Charges section for pricing information. EXTRA! EXTRA! . . .

Planned Availability Date: April 26, 1996 Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through in the United States or other countries or both. Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and you′re on your way!

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SMARTsort for Workstations Version 1.2 for Windows NT Software Announcement 296-142, Dated April 23, 1996

SMARTsort is a high-performance sort product that can improve the IN BRIEF . . . execution performance of application programs. SMARTsort can sort data up to 3.4 times faster than the Windows† NT 3.51 sort command. SMARTsort can be invoked by a command by NT users to easily sort SMARTsort Version 1.2 for files. It is an alternative to the standard sort capability provided in the Windows NT provides: NT product, and offers dramatically improved performance. SMARTsort has the capability to sort, copy, and merge files, and has ♦ Sort, copy, and merge capabilities additional functions which make it easy to manipulate data, filter and ♦ restructure data, create sum totals of fields, and support user-written The capability to select records, exits. SMARTsort can check to determine if input files are already sum field totals, and reformat records sorted to prevent unnecessary processing. ♦ Very high performance ♦ Support for the different Note: For more information on performance, see the Performance collating sequences required by Considerations section. national languages other than English, making programs for SMARTsort Release 2 supports programs written in C, C++, COBOL, worldwide distribution easier to and FORTRAN languages. SMARTsort Release 2 extends your create workstation capability and increases productivity. For ordering, contact: All programs which invoke a sort process, and users who need to sort Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at files on command, can benefit by using SMARTsort. 800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE001 Price: Refer to Charges section for pricing information. EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . Planned Availability Date: April 26, 1996 Customize your IBM announcement delivery! † Trademark of Microsoft Corporation Receive automatic notification through Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and you′re on your way!

Price Changes: Selected Features of the RISC System/6000 Marketing Announcement 396-065, Dated April 23, 1996

Today, IBM announces decreases in purchase prices on selected features of the RISC System/6000 . The new, lower purchase prices are effective April 23, 1996. in the United States or other countries or both.

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Price Changes: Selected Disk Subsystems Marketing Announcement 396-066, Dated April 23, 1996

Today, IBM announces decreases in purchase prices on selected models and features of Disk Subsystems. The new, lower purchase prices are effective April 23, 1996.

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IBM Internet POWERsolutions for AIX — Ready-to-Run Internet Solutions for the RISC System/6000 Services Announcement 696-012, Dated April 23, 1996

AIX has the right connections when it comes to the Internet. Now IN BRIEF . . . you can order a preinstalled hardware and software combination that is ready to put you on the Internet′s World Wide Web (WWW). You can spend your time focusing on your information content, not the work of The Internet POWERsolutions for installing an Internet server. Internet POWERsolutions for AIX are AIX offer: compatible packages of the hardware, software, and services you need to get up and running on the Web. ♦ Easier ordering of an integrated Internet server system for the These packages are preloaded, preinstalled, tested, and ready to be RISC System/6000 machine connected by the customer to an Internet service provider. There are with appropriate prerequisites ′ also sample Web pages so you don t have to start from scratch. ♦ A range of preconfigured hardware to match your The Internet POWERsolutions for AIX consist of the following items: capacity needs • A RISC System/6000 machine with AIX Version 4.1.4 or 4.2 ♦ Reduced power-on to home page time • A choice of server software from IBM or Netscape ♦ Installation, configuration, and − IBM Internet Connection Secure Server Version 4.0.2 for AIX initial usage instruction in the − Netscape Commerce Server Version 1.1 Get Connected Guide • Netscape Navigator browser (included with each Netscape server) ♦ Sample Web pages • Sample Web pages EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . You can select the RISC System/6000 hardware features and any AIX Customize your IBM announcement delivery! feature numbers or licensed program products (LPPs) to be preloaded Receive automatic notification through on your Internet POWERsolutions Server. Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and IBM now intends to offer additional Internet POWERsolutions for AIX you′re on your way! with Netscape′s Version 2.0 server products when Netscape completes its AIX versions. IBM intends to make Netscape FastTrack Server 2.0, Netscape Enterprise Server 2.0, and Netscape Proxy Server 2.0 available as Internet POWERsolutions for AIX in the second half of 1996.

These statements represent IBM′s current intent and are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. For more information on the Netscape products, refer to Software Announcement 296-126, dated April 23, 1996 (Netscape Software for AIX).

Price: Charges are based on hardware, software, and services.

Planned Availability Date: May 3, 1996 in the United States or other countries or both.

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20 General/Distributed Systems Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 General/Distributed Systems

Hardware Withdrawal: Selected RISC System/6000 Features and Vendor Logo Products — Replacements Available Withdrawal Announcement 996-100, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective April 30, 1996, and July 23, 1996, IBM will withdraw from marketing the RISC System/6000 products, features, and hardware RPQs listed in the Withdrawn Products, Features, and Hardware RPQs section. After the effective withdrawal date, customers will no longer be able to obtain these products directly from IBM. The products however, may be obtained on an as-available basis through IBM authorized remarketers. in the United States or other countries or both.

Hardware Withdrawal: 7133-010 SSA Disk Subsystem — Selected Cable Features — Replacements Available Withdrawal Announcement 996-106, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 26, 1996, IBM will simplify the ordering complexity of the 7133-010 SSA Disk Subsystem by reducing the number of cable feature codes required to configure the subsystem. The specified cables are replaced by existing cable features currently available within the 7133-010 product structure. After July 26, 1996, customers will no longer be able to obtain the withdrawn cable features directly from IBM. However, field installed features associated with this machine type but not listed in this announcement will continue to be available. The 7133-010 SSA Disk Subsystem continues to be available through IBM Authorized Remarketers. A complete listing of affected cable features and replacement product information is in the Cable Feature Withdrawals section.

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IBM 7336 4mm Tape Library Model 205 Hardware Announcement 196-088, Dated April 23, 1996

The IBM 7336 4mm Tape Library Model 205, a member of the IBM IN BRIEF . . . StorageSmart family of products, is an automated tape library supported on RISC System/6000 models with either an Enhanced SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2412), a SCSI-2 Differential The 7336 Model 205 offers: Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2416), a SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance ♦ One or two 4mm tape drives External I/O Controller (#2420), or a PCI SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide ♦ Adapter (#2409). It is also supported by a variety of open systems and Up to 112GB/224GB capacity software applications. ♦ Selectable automatic drive cleaning The 7336 is a stand-alone unit that includes two removable ♦ 14-cartridge magazines as standard and can be configured with one Two library configurations: or two 4mm, 4GB tape drives. It utilizes a standard 4mm data base, split library cartridge that provides 4GB native capacity and up to 8GB (typical) ♦ Three operational modes: with data compression, giving the 7336 typically a maximum storage manual, sequential, random capacity of 224GB. An optional bar code reader allows for positive ♦ Two removable 14-cartridge tape cartridge identification and inventory. magazines (28-cartridge capacity) The 7336 can be used for save/restore, program distribution, migration, data interchange, automatic migration of data between disk ♦ Two bonus slots storage and tape, and mass storage for data archive. The 7336 • Cleaning cartridge slot Model 205 should appeal to customers who: • Custom slot for additional • Are experiencing growth in online storage requirements cleaning cartridge, drive diagnostic cartridge, test • Are considering tape autoloaders and tape libraries with software tape, or data cartridge for automatic backup to accommodate growth and reduce manual ♦ operations SCSI-2 interface (narrow and wide) • Have standardized on 4mm tape and are looking for a 4mm ♦ External stand-alone tower solution ♦ State-of-the-art cartridge Full interchange of data is supported with the 7206 Model 005 and 7332 handler design for reliability Model 005 using DDS-2 data cartridges. Software support for the 7336 ♦ Physical or software lockable  is provided by software such as ADSTAR Distributed Storage door Manager (ADSM), AIX System Backup and Recovery/6000 (Sysback), ♦ and other compatible software offerings. Front panel graphical LCD display Volume Orders: For information regarding volume orders, contact ♦ Operator control panel your IBM representative. ♦ Optional bar code reader Purchase Price: $10,500 For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Planned Availability Date: May 31, 1996 Business Partner, or IBM Direct at United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001 both.

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Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 7134 High Density SCSI Subsystem 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules — Selected Replacements Available (summary only announcement) Withdrawal Announcement 996-104, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 26, 1996, IBM will withdraw the following products from marketing. After that date, customers will no longer be able to obtain these products directly from IBM. The products, however, may be obtained on an as-available basis through IBM authorized remarketers.

Machine Model Feature Description Type Number Number

Standard Two 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules 7134 010 9522

2.0GB Disk Drive Module 7134 010 2821

Two 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules 7134 010 2822

Replacement Product Information

Replacement Product Withdrawn Product Replacement Product Machine Type/ Title Title Feature Number

Standard Two Four 2.2GB 2.0GB Disk Disk Modules 7134/2722 Modules Two 4.5GB Disk Modules 7134/2724 2.2GB Disk Modules, Quantity 7 7134/2731 2.2GB Disk Modules, Quantity 14 7134/2732 4.5GB Disk Modules, Quantity 7 7134/2741 4.5GB Disk Modules, Quantity 14 7134/2742

2.0GB Disk Drive 2.2GB Disk Module Drive Module 7134/2712

Two 2.0GB Disk None Modules

24 Storage, I/O and Related Equipment Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Storage, I/O and Related Equipment

Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 7135 RAIDiant Array 1.3GB and 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules — Replacements Available (summary only announcement) Withdrawal Announcement 996-115, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 26, 1996, IBM will withdraw the following products from marketing. After July 26, 1996, you can no longer obtain these products directly from IBM. You can obtain the products on an as-available basis through IBM authorized remarketers. Machine Type 7135 Model Feature Description Number Number CCS Integration Code 010, 110, 210 0986 Two 1.3GB Disk Drive Modules 110, 210 9410 Two 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules 010 9420 Three 1.3GB Disk Drive Modules 1st Bank 110, 210 2713 Five 1.3GB Disk Drive Modules Full Bank 110, 210 2715 2.0GB Disk Drive Module 010 2720 Five 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules 1st Bank 110, 210 2723 Five 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules Full Bank 110, 210 2725 Five 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules Order 3 110, 210 2733 Five 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules Order 6 110, 210 2736 1.3GB Replacement Disk Drive Module REP 2716 2.0GB Replacement Disk Drive Module REP 2726 Replacement Product Information Feature Withdrawn Product Replacement Product Number CCS Integration Code None Two 1.3GB Disk Modules Five 2.2GB Disk Modules 1st Bank 2823 Five 4.5GB Disk Modules 1st Bank 2843 Two 2.0GB Disk Modules 2.2GB Disk Drive Module 2803 4.5GB Disk Drive Module 2805 Three 1.3GB Disk Modules 1st Bank None Five 1.3GB Disk Modules Five 2.2GB Disk Modules Full Bank Full Bank 2825 Five 4.5GB Disk Modules Full Bank 2845 2.0GB Disk Drive Module 2.2GB Disk Drive Module 2802 Five 2.0GB Disk Modules Five 2.2GB Disk Modules 1st Bank 1st Bank 2823 Five 4.5GB Disk Modules 1st Bank 2843 Five 2.0GB Disk Modules Five 2.2GB Disk Modules Full Bank Full Bank 2825 Five 4.5GB Disk Modules Full Bank 2845 Five 2.0GB Disk Modules Five 2.2GB Full Bank Order 3 Order 3 2853 Five 2.0GB Disk Modules Five 2.2GB Full Bank Order 6 Order 6 2856 1.3GB Replacement Disk Module None 2.0GB Replacement Disk Module None

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973X Feature Enhancements Hardware Announcement 196-087, Dated April 23, 1996

The 973X Integrated Digital Network Exchange (IDNX) is being IN BRIEF . . . enhanced to meet customer requirements for increased flexibility, expandability and lower cost. These enhancements include: • A new trunk module, TRK-3 (TRUNK-3) for the IDNX family to The 973X is being enhanced to address a wide range of networking applications with include the following: combinations of processing capabilities and physical interfaces. ♦ A new trunk module, TRK-3 • Release of cables to support TRK-3 applications. (TRUNK-3) with Lic code • 9733 Bundles are being updated to include the TRK-3 Module as upgrades a choice. ♦ 9733 Bundles for TRK-3 and • New additional 9733 bundles to support APX (FrameXpress), FramExpress ECHOX and ISDNX. • A new release of Licensed Internal Code (LIC 13.X2) is now For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized orderable. This release contains TRK-3 support. Business Partner, or IBM Direct at • A new release of processor card for 9738-090 and 9739 HPC-8 to 800-IBM-CALL Reference: NE001 replace HPC. • Accessories for HPC-8 are orderable for individual front card and back interface card by part number.

Planned Availability Date: April 26, 1996

Note: See the Charges section for feature descriptions and feature numbers.

Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Communications 27 Communications

IBM TURBOWAYS 155 ATM Micro Channel UTP5/STP Adapter Provides Connectivity Over Copper Wiring Hardware Announcement 196-089, Dated April 23, 1996

The TURBOWAYS Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) adapter IN BRIEF . . . family now offers support for UTP5/STP wiring. The new TURBOWAYS 155 ATM Micro Channel UTP5/STP Adapter supports UTP5 and STP wiring at 155 Mbps ATM speed. This high-speed This new TURBOWAYS 155 ATM  adapter lets you connect RISC System/6000 workstations and PC Adapter adds support for UTP5 and servers and clients over copper wiring. The adapter requires: STP wiring and expands the IBM client/server ATM solution. • AIX Version 3.2.5 in a Classical IP environment Features: • NetWare 3.1.2 or 4.01, or later; or OS/2 2.11, or later, in an IBM LAN Emulation environment ♦ Connects RISC/System 6000 workstations and PC servers In addition to a lifetime warranty, customer support programs are also and clients over copper wiring available for the UTP5/STP adapter, including CompuServe or ♦ Supports 1,024 virtual circuits IBMLink (electronic support for hardware and software problems — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week), consulting services, and a bulletin ♦ Increases the flexibility of the board service to download drivers and product information. Voice TURBOWAYS adapter family by support for software problems is also available for a fee from IBM expanding current multimode fiber support Support Line — an IBM Family of Services Offering. ♦ Comes with a Lifetime Warranty Purchase Price: $1,995 ♦ Includes a RJ45 jack STP Planned Availability Date: April 26, 1996 attachment to a universal data connector via an optional United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or converter cable both. For ordering, contact: Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized owners. Business Partner, or IBM Direct at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001

28 Communications Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Communications

IBM 2218 Nways Frame Relay Access Device Offers Cost-Effective Platform for Providing Device/Host Interconnect Across Wide Area Networks Hardware Announcement 196-093, Dated April 23, 1996

The 2218 Nways Frame Relay Access Device (FRAD) offers an IN BRIEF . . . excellent solution for tying the branch office to the centralized data center. The 2218 Nways FRAD provides device/host interconnection across a The 2218 Nways FRAD provides a frame relay or LAN network. It channels SNA, BSC, async, and migration path if you are seeking a low-cost solution for integrating multiprotocol LAN traffic onto a single frame relay permanent virtual into networks of the future. circuit, eliminating the need to have separate WAN links for traditional and LAN traffic. Features include: ♦ The 2218′s ability to concentrate traffic is based on RFC1490, the Complete support for SNA and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) specification that defines the IBM traditional devices, such as BSC, async, and SDLC found encapsulation of multiple protocols in frame relay frames. The 2218 in today′s networks. provides an adaptation layer for optimizing serial devices and transparently transports multiple protocols on a frame relay trunk. ♦ Traffic concentrated and transported over a LAN or In addition, the 2218′s traffic management scheme for prioritization of frame relay network providing protocols and bandwidth allocation ensures the delivery of critical SNA SNA internetworking. or LAN traffic from branch offices onto frame relay backbones. ♦ Fully compatible with other IBM products that support RFC1490, Another advantage of the 2218 Nways FRAD is that it is fully the IETF specification that manageable by NetView and SNMP manager. The network defines the encapsulation of managers can continue to view their network using VTAM /NetView, multiple protocols onto a single send commands to the remote devices, run diagnostics including frame relay circuit.  LPDA -2 modem and LL2 test commands, and enable NetView ♦ Optimization features for high performance monitor commands. utilization of the link, enhanced reliability, and bandwidth To tune and manage the mission-critical traffic, two sophisticated allocation for delay-sensitive controls can be used to prioritize LAN and SNA traffic. Protocols can traffic. be assigned one of four priority levels, then the priority levels can be allocated an amount of bandwidth. This ensures that time-sensitive traffic reaches its destination. The 2218 Nways FRAD is available in several models to allow selection of two, four, or eight communication ports, a token-ring or Ethernet connection, and various functional capabilities.

Price Range: $2,495 to $5,695

Planned Availability Date: May 31, 1996 United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or both.

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Price Changes: Selected IDNX Features Marketing Announcement 396-064, Dated April 23, 1996

Today, IBM announces increases in purchase prices on selected IDNX features.

Hardware Withdrawal: IBM LANStreamer MC16 Adapter — Replacements Available Withdrawal Announcement 996-113, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 23, 1996, IBM will withdraw the following products from marketing. After that date, customers will no longer be able to obtain these products directly from IBM. The products, however, may be obtained on an as-available basis through IBM Authorized Remarketers and IBM Authorized Dealers.

Feature Part Machine Model Description Number Number Type Number

IBM LANStreamer 8998 74G0801 7551 ZZZ MC16 Adapter 8550 ZZZ

IBM LANStreamer 9016 92G9016 7551 ZZZ MC16 Adapter 8550 ZZZ (5 Pack)

IBM LANStreamer 1515 74G0813 7551 ZZZ MC16 Adapter 8550 ZZZ (30 Pack)

See Additional Information for a list of replacement products.

United States or other countries or both.

30 Communications Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

IBM ThinkPad 365X and 365XD — Power-Packing Notebooks with Dazzling Color Displays Hardware Announcement 196-086, Dated April 23, 1996

Open the cover of the new ThinkPad 365X or 365XD and you will IN BRIEF . . . immediately realize you are experiencing IBM′s new generation of ThinkPad notebooks. A large SVGA 10.4-inch TFT or DSTN color display or 11.3-inch DSTN color display (measured diagonally) is the These lightweight, compact most obvious characteristic. notebooks feature large SVGA

1 10.4-inch or 11.3-inch (measured Add to that a fast Pentium 100/66MHz or 120/60MHz processor , a diagonally) color displays. They 2 large-capacity hard disk drive (HDD) (up to 1.08GB ), infrared (IR) are packed with power and transceiver, and 64K color support, and you have most everything you function, including these key need for heavy-duty computing — in a compact, lightweight notebook. features: All models support Sound Blaster Pro audio applications, and many ♦ Pentium 100/66MHz or models are available with a (4X) CD-ROM option. 120/60MHz1 depending on model These new color models of the ThinkPad family emphasize fast ♦ 8MB of EDO memory standard performance and advanced function at a lower price. — expandable to 40MB A 365X or 365XD system combined with optional port replicator can ♦ High-capacity upgradeable easily become your primary personal computer, providing an HDD: 810MB or 1.08GB alternative to a desktop system unit. standard with optional 810MB and 1.08GB available Models are preloaded with Windows† 95 and include many useful ♦ Built-in 16-bit stereo audio applications. standard on all models (supports Sound Blaster OS/2 Warp Connect with WIN-OS/2 : The ThinkPad 365X and 365XD Pro-compatible applications) have been thoroughly tested to ensure support of, and compatibility ♦ with, OS/2 Warp, Version 3 and OS/2 Warp Connect with On the 365XD: Integrated 5.0-inch CD-ROM drive (4X) WIN-OS/2 operating systems. Specific models and availability dates for systems with OS/2 Warp Connect with WIN-OS/2 will be ♦ Systems come with Windows 95 announced in June 1996. preinstalled and selected applications. Single • OS/2 Warp Connect with Unit WIN-OS/2 and BonusPak Description Price applications and other selected applications. ThinkPad 365XD (Model 6E3) $2,799 Models and availability to ThinkPad 365X (Model 7E7) 2,899 be announced in June 1996. ♦ HelpCenter support available Planned Availability Dates: May 31, 1996, except for 11.3-inch DSTN (800-772-2227) models, which will be available June 30, 1996. United States or other countries or both. 1 The first number is the processor internal speed and the second is the speed at the CPU bus. 2 GB = 1000 million bytes and MB = one million bytes when referring to hard disk † Trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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IBM ThinkPad 760E and 760ED Feature Pentium 133MHz or 120MHz Processor and Windows 95 Preinstalled Hardware Announcement 196-091, Dated April 23, 1996

Open the cover of the new ThinkPad 760E or 760ED — see the large 12.1-inch (measured diagonally) SVGA (800 x 600) TFT display, and the IN BRIEF . . . styling of the tilted keyboard with built-in palm rest — and you will realize that you are experiencing IBM′s latest edition of the ThinkPad 760 family. Add to that a fast Pentium 133/66MHz or 120/60MHz The ThinkPad 760E/ED family — processor (processor speed/CPU bus speed) with L2 cache, depending packed with power and function, on model, full PCI architecture with PCMCIA CardBus PC Card still a light-weight, compact support, large-capacity hard disk storage (up to 2.4GB* or 2.16GB, notebook. depending on model, using an optional second hard disk drive (HDD)),  Don′t miss seeing the 12.1-inch media processor Mwave Digital Signal Processor (DSP), dual — Infrared (IR) transceivers, 64K color support, and highly functional SVGA TFT display one of the ThinkPad Ultrabay — you have everything you need, and more, in a largest screens available in this compact, light-weight notebook. size notebook computer. Key features include: These new models of the ThinkPad family emphasize faster performance and advanced function. This function includes the ♦ Pentium 133/66MHz or integrated media processor Mwave DSP providing stereo audio 120/60MHz processor support, .WAV and MIDI audio support, integrated (up to 28.8 Kbps) (processor speed/CPU bus data/fax modem support, full-feature telephony support (speakerphone speed) with L2 cache, and telephone answering machine), and a slide volume control. depending on model Integrated IR for wireless data/file transfer is also included. ♦ PCI bus architecture with System memory is a base of 8MB or 16MB, depending on the model, PCMCIA CardBus PC Card that can be expanded to 72MB or 80MB, respectively. Systems that support allows the use of the are identified as having a “thick base” can be upgraded with the newer CardBus PC Cards and optional CD-ROM at any time to increase their functionality. the Type I, II, and III 16-bit PCMCIA cards Consider the ThinkPad 760ED system solution if you need more ♦ advanced and integrated multimedia capability — CD-ROM, audio, and Keyboard with automatic tilt video combined. The integrated removable 4X CD-ROM drive function and palm-rest area (150/600 Kbps), Total Image Video with moving pictures experts ♦ 8MB or 16MB of standard group (MPEG-1 and MPEG-2) half horizontal resolution (HHR) support memory, depending on model; is available in the 760ED models only. Stereo speakers, TheaterSound expandable to a maximum of (MIDI Wave Table Audio), and other features make the ThinkPad 760ED 72MB and 80MB, respectively MPC-2 compliant, setting it apart from less integrated multimedia ♦ competitive systems. High-capacity, removable HDD: 810MB, 1.08GB or 1.2GB, OS/2 Warp Connect with WIN-OS/2 : The ThinkPad 760E and 760ED depending on model, with have been thoroughly tested to ensure support of, and compatibility option to add second HDD with, OS/2 Warp, Version 3 and OS/2 Warp Connect with ♦ Media processor — WIN-OS/2 operating systems. Specific models and availability dates programmable Mwave DSP for systems with OS/2 Warp Connect with WIN-OS/2 will be announced subsystem for audio, games, in June 1996. music; 28.8 Kbps data/fax Single Unit Price Range: $4,999 to $6,999 modem; telephony (answering machine/speakerphone) Planned Availability Date ♦ On 760ED only: Total Image Video with MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 IBM ThinkPad 760E/ED with Windows† 95 preinstalled April 23, 1996 HHR support IBM ThinkPad 760E/ED without preinstalled software April 23, 1996 IBM ThinkPad Pentium 133MHz Upgrade Kit June 28, 1996 ♦ On 760ED only: Integrated, IBM ThinkPad IDE Conversion Card (for Dock I and II) May 31, 1996 removable 5.0-inch CD-ROM drive (4X) standard United States or other countries or both. * GB = 1000 million bytes and MB = one million bytes when referring to hard disk. ♦ “Thick base” models can be Capacity available for end-user may vary. in the United States or other countries upgraded with the optional or both. CD-ROM to increase their † Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation functionality Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective ♦ HelpCenter (800-772-2227) owners.

32 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

IBM ThinkPad 760EL and 760ELD Systems Feature Pentium 133MHz, 120MHz, and 100MHz Processor and Windows 95 Preinstalled Hardware Announcement 196-092, Dated April 23, 1996

Open the cover of the new ThinkPad 760EL or ELD — see the large 12.1-inch SVGA TFT or 11.3-inch DSTN (measured diagonally) display, IN BRIEF . . . depending on model, and the styling of the tilted keyboard with built-in palm rest — and you will realize that you are experiencing IBM′s new The ThinkPad 760EL and 760ELD generation of ThinkPad notebooks. — packed with power and function — still a light-weight, compact These models also feature fast Pentium processors — 133/66MHz, notebook. 120/60MHz, or 100/66MHz depending on model (internal speed/CPU bus speed), large-capacity hard disk storage (up to 2.4GB1 using two Key features include: optional 1.2GB hard disk drives (HDDs) installed in the ThinkPad ♦ Pentium 133/66MHz, Ultrabay ), dual Infrared (IR) transceivers, 64K color support on the 120/60MHz, or 100/66MHz TFT LCD, and highly functional ThinkPad UltraBay, providing you with depending on model. The Pentium 120MHz and 100MHz most everything you need, in a compact, light-weight notebook. processor models are upgradeable to the Pentium In addition, all models are designed to be compatible with Sound 133MHz processor with the Blaster Pro audio card and can accept the CD-ROM option. System optional ThinkPad Pentium memory is a base of 8MB or 16MB depending on the model and can 133MHz Upgrade Kit. This kit be expanded up to 72MB or 80MB, respectively. is not customer installable. ♦ Large 12.1-inch (measured These new color models of the ThinkPad family emphasize fast diagonally) SVGA (800 x 600) performance and advanced function at a lower price. The Microsoft TFT or an 11.3-inch (measured Windows† 95 operating system and selected applications are diagonally) DSTN SVGA preinstalled on all systems except the models with blank HDDs. (800 x 600) LCD display. The TFT display supports 64K colors Consider the ThinkPad 760ELD system solution if you need more and the DSTN display supports 256 colors in SVGA mode. advanced capability — CD-ROM, audio, and video combined. The ThinkPad 760ELD features an integrated removable (4X) CD-ROM drive ♦ Capability to use the CD-ROM (150/600 Kbps), Sound Blaster Pro audio compatibility, a port for the and 1.2GB (17.5 mm) HDD external attachment of the floppy diskette drive (FDD), stereo options on all systems. speakers, and more. ♦ Keyboard with automatic tilt function and palm-rest area. Also announced today is the availability of 760EL and 760ELD systems ♦ 8MB or 16MB of standard without any operating systems or applications preinstalled on the hard memory depending on model, drive. Orders must be for pallet quantities (24 systems) only. expandable to a maximum of 72MB and 80MB, respectively. OS/2 Warp Connect with WIN-OS/2: The ThinkPad 760EL and 760ELD ♦ Sound Blaster Pro audio has been thoroughly tested to ensure support of, and compatibility compatibility on all systems. with, OS/2 Warp, Version 3 and OS/2 Warp Connect with WIN-OS/2 operating systems. Specific models and availability dates ♦ High-capacity, removable hard for systems with OS/2 Warp Connect with WIN-OS/2 will be announced disk: 810MB or 1.08GB standard with optional 720MB, in June 1996. 810MB, 1.08GB, and 1.2GB available. Single Unit Price Range: $3,399 to $5,499 ♦ Integrated, removable 5.0-inch Availability Date: April 23, 1996 CD-ROM drive (4X) (760ELD only). in the United States or other countries or both. 1 GB = 1000 million bytes and MB = one million bytes when referring to hard disk ♦ Preinstalled Windows 95 † Trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. operating system plus selected applications. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective ♦ Available with no operating owners. systems or applications preinstalled in pallets of 24 systems. ♦ HelpCenter (800-772-2227)

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Options by IBM: 1.27GB Fast SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive for IBM PC Systems Hardware Announcement 196-094, Dated April 23, 1996

You can meet the performance and reliability needs of today′s IBM PC IN BRIEF . . . desktop and entry-level server systems with the 1.27GB1 Fast SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for IBM PC Systems. This drive features an average read seek time of 11 ms, a rotational speed of 5400 rpm, a The 1.27GB Fast SCSI-2 HDD for maximum synchronous burst transfer rate of 10 MB/s, and a projected IBM PC Systems combines the 2 MTBF rating of 500,000 power-on hours. capability of storing large amounts of data, excellent performance and This low-profile, 3.5-inch form factor drive is well suited for your reliability, with low cost for your applications with demanding storage requirements such as databases, IBM workstation and entry-level spreadsheets, desktop publishing, video, and imaging. The 1.27GB IBM PC server applications. Fast SCSI-2 HDD for IBM PC Systems is ideal for use in departmental IBM PC servers, desktop IBM PC systems, and home use where your Features include: IBM PC systems require SCSI expandability. ♦ 3.5-inch form factor, 1.0-inch (25.4 mm) height The 1.27GB Fast SCSI-2 HDD for IBM PC Systems also has Predictive ♦ Failure Analysis (PFA) capability that can provide you with advanced 1.27GB formatted capacity warning of an impending drive failure when used with the appropriate ♦ Fast SCSI-2 interface software, such as IBM PC SystemView , formerly NetFinity . ♦ Single-unit packaging The 1.27GB Fast SCSI-2 HDD for IBM PC Systems adheres to the ♦ Systems Supported: Aptiva , American National Standards Institute (ANSI) SCSI-2 standard PC 300 and PC 700 Series, X3T9.2/375R, Revision 10K, dated March 1993. ValuePoint , PS/1 , PS/2 Server 85 and 95, PC Server This drive is packaged in single units. 300, 310, and 320, IBM 3510 and 3511 enclosures, and Single Unit Price: $345 ThinkPad docking stations. Planned Availability Date: May 1, 1996 ♦ Three-year limited warranty3 1 MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1000 million bytes. Actual user-accessible capacities For technical support: may vary slightly based on different operating environments. 2 MTBF includes early-life and end-of-life failures. Product description data ♦ Call the HelpCenter represents design objectives and is provided for comparative purposes; actual (800-426-7299) results may vary based on a variety of factors. This product data does not constitute a warranty. Questions regarding IBM′s warranty terms or the or methodology used to derive this data should be referred to your IBM representative. This data is subject to change without notice. United States or ♦ Request technical information other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or both. via IBM Faxback (800-426-3395) 3 For information on IBM′s statement of limited warranty, call 800-772-2227. Copies available upon request.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

34 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

Options by IBM: IBM ThinkPad 365 1.08GB Hard Disk II Hardware Announcement 196-095, Dated April 23, 1996

Increase disk drive capacity and enhance the value of your IN BRIEF . . . ThinkPad 365 systems with a new high-capacity disk drive upgrade. The ThinkPad 365 1.08GB* Hard Disk II is a low-profile, 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) storage upgrade option designed for the ThinkPad 365 Increase your ThinkPad 365 family of computers. You can install the disk drive upgrade option to system′s performance with the meet your growing storage needs that are driven by data and new new 1.08GB Hard Disk II storage applications. upgrade featuring: The drive is ideal for ThinkPad 365 system users with ever-increasing ♦ 2.5-inch wide, low-profile size requirements for storage-intensive applications such as complex (12.5-mm high) spreadsheets, engineering applications, and graphics. With this ♦ 1.08GB capacity ′ option, you can have a desktop system s storage capacity on your ♦ ThinkPad 365 mobile system. IDE bus interface ♦ 13 ms typical average read The ThinkPad 365 1.08GB Hard Disk II features a typical average read seek time seek time of 13 ms. HDD upgrade options offered by IBM balance the ♦ requirements of capacity, performance, size, enhanced power Data transfer rate (buffer to management, and ruggedness to meet the exacting needs of the disk) of 33-53 Mb/s ThinkPad 365 mobile customer. ♦ High shock resistance ♦ Single Unit Price: $1,009 Lightweight ♦ Slimline form factor Planned Availability Date: May 31, 1996 ♦ One-year limited warranty1 in the United States or other countries or both. * GB = Billion Bytes when used with HDD capacity. The total user-accessible Systems supported: All ThinkPad capacity can vary slightly based on operating environments. 365 models 1 For information on and copies of IBM′s statement of limited warranty, call 800-772-2227 or contact your reseller. in the United States or other countries or For technical support: both. ♦ Call the HelpCenter (800-426-7299) or ♦ Request technical information via IBM Faxback (800-426-3395)

Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations 35 Workstations

The IBM SelectaDock System Provides Enhanced Docking Capabilities for Selected IBM ThinkPad Systems Hardware Announcement 196-096, Dated April 23, 1996

The SelectaDock System consists of a port replicator, the IBM SelectaDock Base Model I, and an expansion underslice, the IBM IN BRIEF . . . SelectaDock I. IBM has now brought the concept of modularity, a ThinkPad attribute, to the docking station. For your ThinkPad docking system needs, consider the new If you require docking capability, you no longer have to make the IBM SelectaDock System. either/or decision, “Do I need port replication only (cable management) or do I need slots and bays?” The SelectaDock System IBM SelectaDock Base Model I for allows the ThinkPad 760E/ED/EL/ELD owner to start off with a port port replication (cable replicator and build up to a traditional desktop docking station, with management) slots and bays, in a modular fashion. ♦ Supported Ports — Serial, parallel, FDD, mouse, keyboard, You can enhance your ThinkPad 360, 370, 750, 755, or 760 with the audio (out), monitor, and bus cable management offered by the SelectaDock Base Model I, a new (out) port replicator-like device. This device gives you the convenience of a desktop PC without sacrificing portability. For even greater ♦ Systems Supported: All models connectivity enhancement, combine the SelectaDock Base Model I of the ThinkPad 360, 370, 750, with the SelectaDock I. 755, and 760 IBM SelectaDock Base Model I — This is a port replicator offering all IBM SelectaDock I for desired slots the standard ports — serial, parallel, FDD, external mouse, external and bays keyboard, audio (out), monitor, and bus (out), plus better docking ♦ Supported Ports — SCSI II, ergonomics with a docking tray, security via a key lock and the game, CardBus, Ultrabay (HDD, Kensington security slot, and industry-leading upgradeability. Existing FDD, CD-ROM), and one that dock to the current port replicators, Models I or II, will full-size shared PCI or ISA card also dock to the SelectaDock Base Model I (port replicator). ♦ Systems Supported: ThinkPad IBM SelectaDock I — This is an expansion base that attaches to the 760E, 760ED, 760EL, and bottom of the SelectaDock Base Model I. This underslice provides 760ELD one shared (PCI or ISA) full-size PC Card slot, a SCSI II port, a game ♦ Prerequisite: The SelectaDock port, a Type III CardBus slot, and a storage bay that can accept the Base Model I is required FDD, CD-ROM, or HDD directly from the ThinkPad 760E/ED/EL/ELD without the need of any special adapters. The SelectaDock System also features: Note: The SelectaDock I must be used with the SelectaDock Base ♦ Model I. The combination of the SelectaDock Base Model I and the Improved ergonomics (docking SelectaDock I only supports the ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, 760EL, and guide, assistance knobs, and 760ELD (PCI-based ThinkPads). fail-safe eject key) ♦ Plug and Play (dynamic For more configuration details, refer to the Additional Configuration reconfiguration and hot/warm Information section. docking) ♦ Single Security (Kensington slot, Feature Part Unit notebook, and resources) Description Number Number Price

IBM SelectaDock Base Model I 2365 39H7405 $149 IBM SelectaDock I 3547001 499 IBM SelectaDock Base Model I and IBM SelectaDock I 2364 39H7428 648 Availability Date: April 23, 1996 in the United States or other countries or both.

36 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

New IBM ThinkPad Models Offer Faster Processors and Larger Hard Drives at Value Prices Hardware Announcement 196-097, Dated April 23, 1996

With a fast 5x86C 100/33MHz processor (100MHz internal processor IN BRIEF . . . speed and 33MHz at the CPU bus), 8MB base system memory standard, large-capacity hard disk storage of 540MB (million bytes) standard, optional 810MB hard disk drive (HDD), VGA with 256-color The ThinkPad 365E and 365ED — support on the DSTN displays, infrared (IR) transceiver, powerful tools made to take with TrackPoint III pointing device, PCMCIA slot (accommodates two you. Key features include: Type I, two Type II, or one Type III PCMCIA cards), and light weight, the ♦ 5x86C 100/33MHz ThinkPad 365E and 365ED are powerful tools made to take with you. microprocessor, 3.3 V ♦ Large memory capacity (8MB These new color models of the ThinkPad 365 family come with the standard, upgradeable to 24MB Windows† 95 operating system and selected software applications maximum using the optional preinstalled. Additional function also includes integrated IR for 4MB or 16MB SO DIMM 3.3 V wireless data/file transfer. non-parity memory) ♦ High-capacity upgradeable If you need more advanced and integrated multimedia capability — HDD: 540MB standard, optional CD-ROM and audio, in combination — consider the ThinkPad 365ED 810MB HDD available ♦ IR transceiver system solution. The integrated CD-ROM and other features make the ♦ TrackPoint III ThinkPad 365ED MPC2-compliant, allowing it to compete with much ♦ Full compliment of ports for heavier and less integrated multimedia systems. The standard peripheral connections multimedia features of the ThinkPad 365ED set it apart from the rest ♦ Type III PCMCIA slot that of the ThinkPad 365 family. accommodates two Type I, two Type II, or one Type III PCMCIA A ThinkPad 365 system can be combined with the ThinkPad 365 Port card Replicator and Charger and become your primary personal computer, ♦ Large 10.4-inch (measured providing an alternative to a desktop system. Host connectivity is diagonally) DSTN LCD with attained with PCMCIA cards. 256-color support ♦ 1MB of video RAM can support Single Unit Price Range: $1,999 to $2,499 64K colors when displaying only on an external monitor ♦ Planned Availability Date: May 10, 1996 Windows 95 operating system with selected software United States or other countries or both. applications † Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation IBM Services — attractive for frequent travelers: ♦ ThinkPad EasyServ ♦ Customer Carry-in Repair (CCR) to an authorized IBM dealer/remarketer ♦ International Warranty Service

Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations 37 Workstations

Options by IBM: Memory Upgrades for IBM ThinkPad 760E/ED/EL/ELD and ThinkPad 365X/XD Hardware Announcement 196-098, Dated April 23, 1996

For increased performance from selected new ThinkPad 760 and 365 IN BRIEF . . . systems, install these new technology Extended Data Out (EDO) memory upgrades that allow these new ThinkPads to operate with minimal wait states. This family of Small-Outline Dual-Inline Memory Minimize wait states and increase Modules (SO DIMM) supports the 64-bit interface of these new performance of the new ThinkPad ThinkPad 760 and 365 systems, which allows for full-word data 760E/ED/EL/ELD and ThinkPad transfers. 365X/XD with these new SO DIMM memory upgrades. These new SO DIMMs are part of an IBM family of memory expansion options that support low-power applications and they can aid in the These new memory options extension of a notebook battery′s operational life between recharges. provide: These space-saving, 144-pin EDO SO DIMMs expand the internal ♦ Extended Data Out (EDO) memory of the appropriate ThinkPad by 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB simply advanced memory technology, by inserting one of them into an SO DIMM slot. A maximum upgrade also called HyperPage Mode of 64MB is supported via the two memory slots in selected 760 ♦ Capability to interface with systems and 32MB in selected 365 systems. processor with 64-bit word through the use of the 144-pin Expanded memory capabilities enable higher application performance connector and more efficient system operation. This HyperPage Mode memory (another name for EDO) allows faster access times, which allows these ♦ Choice of 8MB, 16MB, and ThinkPad systems to operate with minimal wait states at cache 32MB memory increments with speeds. two memory increments supported in these select 760 The memory cards are packaged in a small form — approximately systems for a maximum of 64MB of additional memory and 2.66-inches long by one-inch high with gold plated contacts on a one increment for these select staggered dual row. The 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB upgrades are 365 systems for a maximum of organized as 1M, 2M, and 4M x 64 bits, respectively, support 32MB of additional memory non-parity, and operate at 3.3 volts low-power. The 8MB and 16MB ♦ memory options have a 70 ns access time and the 32MB upgrade 3.3-volt low-power consumption for extending the system′s offers a fast access time of 60 ns. Each is designed to function in battery life systems that support 16, 32, and 64-bit applications. ♦ Fast access time of 60 ns for the Single 32MB option; 70 ns for 8MB and Part Unit 16MB options Description Number Price For technical support: ♦ 8MB EDO SO DIMM 64-bit 70 ns 3.3 V 92G7340 $ 355 Call the HelpCenter 16MB EDO SO DIMM 64-bit 70 ns 3.3 V 92G7341 709 (800-426-7299) 32MB EDO SO DIMM 64-bit 60 ns 3.3 V 92G7342 1,419 or ♦ Availability Date: April 23, 1996 Request technical information via IBM Faxback (800-426-3395) United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or both.

38 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

IBM PC Server 720 Update Hardware Announcement 196-099, Dated April 23, 1996

New IBM PC Server 720 systems with Intel Pentium 133Mhz1 processor or 166Mhz1 processor, satisfy customers′ most demanding IN BRIEF . . . requirements. These symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) systems offer performance, Micro Channel and PCI subsystems, support for six Pentium processors ranging in speed from 100Mhz to 166Mhz with The new PC Server 720 a maximum of two 166Mhz processors in a system, and configurations offer a choice of high-performance SCSI — all housed in an attractive and Intel Pentium 133Mhz or 166Mhz highly-functional, floor-standing tower. processor in the following configurations. The PC Server 720 is a unique design that combines proven technology with an innovative SMP architecture, integrated system In the dual processor configuration, management functions, high-performance hard disks, and RAID both processors are the same. subsystems. Included with the comprehensive PC Server 720 systems ♦ are a built-in CD-ROM drive, ServerGuide, NetFinity systems Pentium processor in an open management, LogicLock security, and ECC memory. bay system with NetWare SMP support The IBM PC Server 720 offers rugged dependability by incorporating ♦ Pentium processor in an open quality standards and measures, stringent IBM testing, and a new bay system with support for FloThru cooling design. FlowThru cooling is designed to improve other operating systems reliability for the electronic components in the PC Server 720. support except NetWare SMP support 2 A full, three-year, on-site product warranty is provided for the PC ♦ Dual Intel Pentium processors Server 720 Hardware. Initial technical support for hardware and in a system with two 2.0GB3 software is provided for a period of 90 days after installation through hard disks. the PC Server Start Up Support Program. Call 800-722-2227 to take advantage of this offering. Following the initial 90 days, additional In addition, the IBM PC Server 720 support and services may be purchased through the IBM Family of systems continue to include: Services. Call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968) for information on these ♦ services offerings. Support for up to six SMP Pentium processors This announcement includes information on what is new with the ♦ announced models and also includes some of the previously published 512KB L2 Cache and L3 Cache PC Server 720 information. per processor for performance ♦ The information in IBM announcement letters is subject to change without notice. Micro Channel and PCI card Consult the IBM Sales Manual, your IBM representative or your reseller for the most support — seven slots current information regarding the IBM products. ♦ Minimum 64MB ECC memory Planned Availability Dates: expandable to 1GB • May 31, 1996, PC Server 720 with Intel Pentium 133MHz Processor ♦ Extensive expansion capability • June 30, 1996, PC Server 720 with Intel Pentium 166MHz and power to meet advanced Processor server needs ♦ — Part Purchase 22 media bays 18 equipped Description Machine Models Number Price for high-performance hot-swap drives PC Server 720 8642 0D0 86420D0 $11,385 ♦ Capability to handle a large PC Server 720 8642 0DN 86420DN 11,385 number of clients where data PC Server 720 8642 2DS 86422DS 19,235 storage capacity and CPU PC Server 720 8642 0E1 86420E1 15,525 power are important PC Server 720 8642 0EN 86420EN 15,525 ♦ PC Server 720 8642 2E1 86422E1 23,835 Integrated CD-ROM drive with ServerGuide — an automated 1 Indicates processor′s internal clock speed. Application speed will be less. 2 For information on and copies of IBM′s statement of limited warranty, call network operating system 800-772-2227. installation and configuration 3 GB = One Million Bytes in the United States or other countries or both. in the tool United States or other countries or both. ♦ IBM′s new PC Server Start Up Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective Support owners.

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IBM PC Server 320 — Now with ECC Memory Hardware Announcement 196-100, Dated April 23, 1996

If you need an extra measure of high availability in your entry IN BRIEF . . . enterprise LAN server, choose the PC Server 320 now with standard 32MB of error checking and correcting (ECC)-on-SIMM memory. These new ECC models are ideal for LAN environments that rely on The IBM PC Server 320 provides high amounts of system memory where occasional system reboot, 32MB of ECC-on-SIMM memory as a standard feature for caused by intermittent memory errors picked up through parity high-availability applications. memory SIMMs, is unacceptable. ECC-on-SIMM memory virtually eliminates this problem by automatically detecting and correcting ♦ ECC-on-SIMM memory virtually single-bit memory errors on the “fly” without disruption to your LAN eliminates LAN disruption operations. caused by memory errors. ♦ 32MB of ECC-on-SIMM system The PC Server 320 with 32MB ECC memory and Open Bay hard drive memory now standard on new at a glance: 100MHz and 133MHz symmetrical multiprocessor Pentium PCI Disk (SMP)-capable PC Server 320 Description Processor Bus Controller models available in non-array and array configurations. 8640-2Z0 100MHz* PCI/EISA SCSI-2 F/W ♦ PC Server 320 models ship in 8640-3Z0 100MHz PCI/EISA F/W RAID “open bay”, hot-swap, and 8640-2D0 133MHz* PCI/EISA SCSI-2 F/W conventional bay (includes 8640-3D0 133MHz PCI/EISA F/W RAID 3.5-inch drive tray) 8640-MZ2 100MHz PCI/MC SCSI-2 F/W configurations ready to support 8640-MD2 133MHz PCI/MC SCSI-2 F/W large capacity (1.12GB**, 2.25GB, and 4.51GB), SCSI-2 * Internal microprocessor speed, external speed is 66MHz Fast/Wide, ultra-performance (7200 rpm), or economical PC Server 320 systems contain a quad-speed CD-ROM, ServerGuide, (5400) hard drive options.  and NetFinity so they are easy to use, easy for software installation, ♦ Quad-speed CD-ROM drive, and easy for management of your clients and servers on the network. mouse, ServerGuide, and NetFinity allow easy installation These industry standard servers have been tested with numerous IBM of network applications and and non-IBM adapters and devices. They are certified with several provide comprehensive system popular network operating systems to provide compatibility with your and asset management LAN requirements, whether it′s for a high-performance file server or software tools. an entry database application. ♦ Full-tower packaging with either nine or ten device storage bays  A full three-year, on-site, limited warranty, plus PC HelpWare , (dependent on model) and eight TechConnect, and PC Server Start Up Support are included. adapter card slots supported by ′ a 300 W switchable worldwide For information on IBM s statement of limited warranty, call power supply. 800-772-2227. Copies are available upon request. ♦ Two high-speed, Single-Unit Price: $5,229 to $7,479 NS16550-compatible serial ports and one 2 MB/sec parallel Planned Availability Date: April 30, 1996 port supporting devices using ECP/EPP protocols adhere to United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or the IEEE 1284 standard. both. ** GB = 1,000 million bytes, total user capacity may vary by application. ♦ FloThru air flow design utilizes dual fans, one which is temperature sensing, and full-length front venting that allow electronics and drive components to run cooler for longer life.

40 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

IBM AIX Version 4.2 Enhanced with New Entry Client Package, Expanded Function, Services, and Bonus Pack Software Announcement 296-124, Dated April 23, 1996

AIX Version 4.2 represents a significant enhancement of capabilities IN BRIEF . . . to the AIX Version 4 operating system. While delivering many new features in a system designed for usability and growth, AIX Version 4.2 maintains a high degree of commitment to binary IBM AIX Version 4.2: compatibility with AIX Version 4.1. ♦ Provides the new Entry Client AIX Version 4.2 continues to help support your investments in package ♦ Provides support for: previous IBM systems using the AIX operating system, while providing • the following new features: Data files greater than 2GB • Program executables • Large File Support — Now provides applications developed on greater than 256MB Version 4.2, the ability to create and use data files of sizes larger • Merge of the LVM and than 2GB. CLVM function • Graphical Workspace • Dynamic Loading — Offers an API for dynamic loading of program Manager objects. • Dynamic loading APIs • AIX Version 4.2 year 2000 • Large Executables — Provides new support for executables with enabled initialized data of sizes larger than 256MB. ♦ Designed to conform to XOpen′s 1 • Device support — Provides up to 1 terabyte. UNIX 95 Specification (also known as Spec 1170) • New Entry Client Package — Provides a reduced-function client ♦ Provides a no-charge Bonus package at a lower price. Pack that contains: • Ultimedia Services for • Bonus Pack for AIX Version 4.2 — Adds new and popular software AIX, Version 2.1.4 to the AIX packages, making AIX Version 4.2 a rich, robust • Netscape Navigator, network computing environment. Version 2.01 ′ • — • IBM s implementation for Graphical Workspace Manager Enhances Common Desktop ′ 2 Environment (CDE) usability and management. AIX of Sun s Java programming environment, • Networking Support — Adds support for Network Time Protocol Version 1.0 (NTP) and Authentication support for Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). • Adobe Acrobat Reader, Version 2.1 AIX Version 4.2 has many additional performance enhancements in • Netscape FastTrack Server I/O, streams, networking, and C language run-time, and adds support • Netscape Commerce for the RISC System/6000 7024 E30 Server, additional I/O devices, Server, Version 1.1 and other hardware extensions. (substituted for the Netscape FastTrack Server Feature Basic until availability of Netscape Description Number OTC* FastTrack Server) AIX Version 4.2 for Entry Client 4001 $ 495 • IBM Internet Connection AIX Version 4.2 for Workgroups 4002 850 Secure Server for AIX ♦ Provides for preinstall of AIX Connections Version 4.2 4003 1,250 RS/6000 Welcome Center ♦ Planned Availability Date: May 17, 1996 Enhances • Hardware support For Netscape FastTrack Server: September 27, 1996 • Async and Networking • National Languages in the United States or other countries or both. • X Window System XTEST * One-Time Charge Extension 1 Registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. For ordering, contact: 2 Trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc in the United States or other countries or both. Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001 owners.

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Netscape Commerce Server Version 1.1 Lets You Mix and Match Many of Today′s Best Internet Tools Software Announcement 296-126, Dated April 23, 1996

Netscape Commerce Server Version 1.1 provides an open, IN BRIEF . . . standards-based solution for multiple client platforms. The openness of Netscape Commerce Server Version 1.1 lets you mix and match many of today′s best Internet tools for content creation, application Netscape Commerce Server development, database and data access. The high-performance Version 1.1 features: design of Netscape Commerce Server Version 1.1 allows Netscape′s own World Wide Web (WWW) site to handle millions of hits per day. ♦ Document content creation and management Feedback from thousands of customer implementations have shaped ♦ Remote, cross-platform server the Netscape servers into award-winning products used by many management Fortune 100 companies. ♦ Development via Open Additional information on Netscape Commerce Server Version 1.1 is Independent Network Platform available on Netscape′s WWW site at URL: (OINP) ♦ AIX-optimized performance http://www.netscape.com/comprod/netscape_commerce.html ♦ Secure Sockets Layer http://www.netscape.com/comprod/server_central/ ♦ Open protocols server_compare.html ♦ Open Database Connectivity Statement of Direction (ODBC) support for Structured Query Language (SQL) Server IBM intends to offer Netscape′s forthcoming Version 2.0 server products when Netscape completes its AIX versions. IBM also EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . intends to make Netscape FastTrack Server Version 2.0, Netscape Enterprise Server Version 2.0, and Netscape Proxy Server Version 2.0 Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through available in the second half of 1996. Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with This statement of direction represents IBM′s current intent and is SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and subject to change or withdrawal without notice. you′re on your way!

Price: $995

Planned Availability Date: May 3, 1996

in the United States or other countries or both.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

42 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

IBM Ultimedia Services for AIX, Version 2.1.4 Enhances Video and Audio Capabilities Software Announcement 296-130, Dated April 23, 1996

Ultimedia Services (UMS) for AIX Version 2.1.4 is now provided IN BRIEF . . . with AIX Version 4.2 at no additional charge. Refer to Software Announcement 296-124, dated April 23, 1996, for details. New features provided in UMS for AIX Version 2.1.4 include: New features in this release include: Video Improvements ♦ MPEG-1 creation and editing tools • For the first time with this release of Ultimedia Services (UMS), MPEG-1 movies can be created and edited using the UMS ♦ MPEG-1 player object for use in SoftMPEG encoder, without the need for special compression applications hardware. Using any of the video capture products supported by ♦ Support for more avi formats UMS, movies can be created and edited in a native format such ♦ as MJPEG, and batch converted to an MPEG-1 data stream (both Wavetable MIDI audio and video) for publishing or network distribution. ♦ GIF image format • The UMS SoftMPEG Player has been enhanced as well, and now ♦ supports chapter selection within VideoCD. A player object is also Web browser multimedia players now callable from the UMS library for use within applications. • The past limitation of 1:1 interleave for AVI files has been removed, ♦ Audio and video conferencing providing support for a much greater number of movie files from components including soft various sources such as the Internet. codes for M.261 video and G.711 audio and RTP sender Audio Improvements and receiver objects ♦ • Ultimedia Services Radio for A conversion utility has been provided to compress any of the AIX, UMSRadio applet audio formats supported by UMS into MPEG audio. Playable by ♦ the UMS MPEG player or media player, MPEG compression Ultimedia Services TV for AIX, retains the high fidelity of the source material yet conserves disk UMSTV applet space and network bandwidth. • The UMS SoftMIDI player has been enhanced and now supports EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . wave table synthesis for more accurate reproduction of Customize your IBM announcement delivery! instruments and a more realistic musical rendition. Receive automatic notification through Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to Image Formats Additions [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and ′ • The UMS media-player can now be used to work with PhotoCD, you re on your way! TIFF, GIF, and JPEG image formats.

Network-Centric Multimedia • UMS players are provided to support a number of mime types for use with your favorite Web browser, including JPEG, TIFF, GIF, AU, SND, WAV, AVI, MPEG, MIDI, PCD, and TTS (text to speech). • To enhance the integration of UMS with the various internet browsers available for AIX, a set of invisible players has been provided that can unobtrusively launch a movie or sound clip from the internet or intranet with the click of the mouse. • UMS embraces many of the emerging international standards for LAN based conferencing.

Planned Availability Date: May 3, 1996 in the United States or other countries or both.

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IBM Performance Toolbox for AIX, Version 2.2 Offers New Pricing and Packaging Software Announcement 296-131, Dated April 23, 1996

New pricing and packaging included in IBM Performance Toolbox for AIX , Version 2.2 provides the following: IN BRIEF . . . • A low-cost entry version • Simplified ordering for Performance Toolbox clients Performance Toolbox Version 2.2 • Aggressive discounts based on usage enhancements include: IBM Performance Toolbox for AIX, Version 2.2 enhancements include ♦ New packaging and pricing support for either a standalone system, or multiple systems in a ♦ Support for stand-alone network environment. Performance Aide is shipped as two separate systems or multiple systems in features of Performance Toolbox. The total package consists of the a network following components: ♦ Visual System Management ♦ Recording at agent nodes • Manager (Server) Component ♦ Recording analysis and support − Performance Toolbox-Local for AIX Version 4.1 or AIX applications Version 4.2 ♦ Graphic exception monitor − Performance Toolbox-Network for AIX Version 4.1 or AIX ♦ New performance analysis tools Version 4.2 • Agent (Client) Component For ordering, contact: − Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Performance Aide for AIX Version 4.1 Business Partner, or IBM Direct at − Performance Aide for AIX Version 4.2 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001 The Performance Toolbox is shipped as two separate features, but incorporates the same user interface. The agent component can be EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . separately licensed to monitor additional nodes in a network environment. Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through Performance Toolbox is a Motif based application that contains Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with performance management tools in a toolbox framework to help you SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and monitor, analyze, and tune AIX, Hewlett Packard HP-UX, Sun you′re on your way! Microsystems SunOS, or Sun Solaris 2.4 systems for optimal local (AIX) or client/server performance (network environment). The performance management tools include: • Live monitoring of local or remote system performance statistics • Analysis of performance statistics • Tuning of system performance parameters to balance the utilization of fixed system resources. Refer to Software Announcement 294-447, Performance Toolbox and Performance Aide for AIX, for additional details. Withdrawal from Marketing Effective July 26, 1996, IBM will withdraw from marketing the IBM Performance Toolbox Version 2.1 programs and services described in the Additional Information section of this announcement. Price: Refer for the Charges section for price information. Planned Availability Dates: • May 17, 1996 — for all Performance Toolbox agents except Sun Solaris Version 2.4 • June 1996 — for Sun Solaris Version 2.4 in the United States or other countries or both.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

44 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

National Software Remarketing: Transman Provides Computerized Maintenance Management for Transportation Industry Software Announcement 296-133, Dated April 23, 1996

Transman is a complete, computerized maintenance management IN BRIEF . . . system specially designed to help the transportation industry control equipment operating costs. Transman can help achieve significant savings by tracking scheduled repair work, parts costs, parts Transman, a maintenance inventory, labor productivity, tire costs, fuel MPG, and warranty management system for the recovery. transportation industry, provides the following benefits: Transman helps businesses manage these costs and work toward a goal of having vehicles move from preventative maintenance to ♦ Vehicle cost information preventative maintenance without repairs and to prepare for DOT tracking maintenance records audits or any new federal regulations ♦ ATA-VMRS standards inspections. compliance Transman operates on any 386-based PC, or higher, and the ♦ Inventory management/ AS/400 . The products in this announcement are available as part of warranty capture the National Software Remarketing Program. Product information has ♦ Industry benchmarking been provided by the program supplier. ♦ Information retrieval of detailed repair orders One- ♦ Paperless Shop Time Description Charge

Transman PC Version (1 — 100 Units Tracked) $ 9,500 Transman AS/400 Version (1 — 100 Units Tracked) 11,500

Availability Date: April 23, 1996

in the United States or other countries or both.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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IBM CICS Clients Version 2.0 Software Announcement 296-139, Dated April 23, 1996

The IBM CICS Clients Version 2.0 provide new packaging, support IN BRIEF . . . for two important new platforms, and major new functions. The principal enhancements are: • Support for the Windows† 95 and Windows NT platforms in addition The CICS Clients Version 2.0 to OS/2 , DOS, Windows and Macintosh platforms previously provide: supported. ♦ New clients for Windows 95 and • Windows NT Object-Oriented (OO) Foundation Class Libraries in the CICS ♦ Support for Object Oriented Clients for OS/2, Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT. These programming C++ classes collectively provide the functionality of the External ♦ Gateway functions for CICS Call Interface (ECI) and External Presentation Interface (EPI) access to Lotus Notes and the functions, but with improved usability. Internet ♦ Major enhancements to national • The CICS gateway for Lotus Notes, in the CICS Clients for OS/2 language support and Windows NT. ♦ New packaging on CD-ROM with all clients in one package • The CICS Internet gateway, in the CICS Client for OS/2. For ordering, contact: • REXX Access to CICS, in the CICS Client for OS/2. Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at • National Language support for over twenty languages. 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 • Packaging on CD-ROM in a single physical deliverable covering all supported platforms. EXTRA! EXTRA! . . .

Price: Refer to the Charges section for information on prices. Customize your IBM announcement delivery! Receive automatic notification through Planned Availability Date: May 31, 1996 Internet e-mail. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with United States or other countries or both. SUBSCRIBE in the body of the e-mail and you′re on your way! † Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

46 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

New Terms and Conditions, Pricing, and Channels, and Enhanced Support for Three Members of the CallPath Family Software Announcement 296-144, Dated April 23, 1996

For the following members of the CallPath Family, terms and IN BRIEF . . . conditions, ordering instructions, and charges are changed. • IBM CallPath Server/2 ♦ • IBM AIX CallPath Server/6000 Support for new features of the • IBM CallPath Developers Toolkit AT&T DEFINITY G3, Nortel DMS100 and Meridian 1, and These programs, announced May 17, 1994 (Software Announcements ROLM 9751 Release 9006 telephone systems. 294-270 and 294-271), under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA), will be referenced as Version 1.1.2, under the terms of the ♦ Support for more than four International Program License Agreement (IPLA). telephone system connections, per Server. (Some restrictions CallPath Server/2, AIX CallPath Server/6000, and CallPath Developers apply; contact IBM Technical Toolkit provide users with the same function and capability as Support at 800-426-4211 to announced May 17, 1994, but with support for more recent releases enable this feature.) of the OS/2 and AIX operating systems and selected telephone ♦ Modifications to the terms and system software enhancements. conditions, ordering information, and charges for In addition, the CallPath Server extends its connectivity capabilities to three members of the CallPath telephone systems beyond the current limitations of four. In this new family provide the following release, CallPath Server can support multiple telephone systems, up benefits: to the hardware slot limitations of the system and/or performance • Flexible packaging and capacity of the CallPath Server processor. pricing options • Additional distribution Because these programs are now announcing as IPLA licensed channels programs, the current ICA licensed programs are being withdrawn. • Support for Software Effective July 26, 1996, IBM will withdraw from marketing the following Advantage Program ICA licensed programs: ♦ Support for more recent • releases of the AIX and IBM CallPath Server/2 Version 1.1.1 (5622-275) OS/2 operating systems. • IBM CallPath Developer Toolkit Version 1.1.1 (5622-276) • AIX CallPath Server/6000 Version 1.1.1 (5765-266) ♦ Also, CallPath Server/2 and IBM SwitchServer/2 offer support See Software Withdrawal Announcement 996-114, dated for CSTA compliant telephone April 23, 1996. systems. CallPath Server/2, CallPath Developers Toolkit, and IBM CallPath SwitchServer/2 now extend support to selected Computer Supported Telecommunications Applications (CSTA) compliant telephone systems, supplied in non-European geographies.

Price: Refer to the Charges section for pricing information.

Planned Availability Date: April 26, 1996 Note: CallPath Server/2 Version 1.1.2 will not support CSTA compliant telephone systems until July 26, 1996. in the United States or other countries or both. United States or other countries or both.

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Software Service Discontinuance: IBM AIX High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing/6000 Version 2.1 — Replacement Available (summary only announcement) Withdrawal Announcement 996-101, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective November 29, 1996, IBM will discontinue program services for the following program licensed under the IBM Customer Agreement:

Program Program Name Version Release Number

IBM AIX HACMP/6000 2 1 5765-257

Replacement Product Information: This program is replaced by IBM AIX HACMP/6000 Version 3.1.1 announced in Software Announcement 295-038, dated February 7, 199 5, or IBM HACMP for AIX Version 4.1.1 announced in Software Announcement 295-480, dated November 14, 1995. in the United States or other countries or both. United States or other countries or both.

Hardware Withdrawal: Selected IBM Color Monitors (summary only announcement) Withdrawal Announcement 996-102, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective April 23, 1996, IBM will withdraw the following products from marketing. After that date, customers will no longer be able to obtain these products directly from IBM. The products, however, may be obtained on an as-available basis through IBM authorized remarketers.

Machine Model Part Viewable Description Type Number Number Image Size

IBM Color Monitor 2248 R01 2248R01 13.1 inches IBM Color Monitor 7091 7S1 70917S1 15.9 inches IBM Color Monitor 2113 001 72G7448 13.0 inches IBM Color Monitor 2114 005 2114005 12.5 inches IBM Color Monitor 2115 005 2115005 13.5 inches IBM Color Monitor 2117 001 72G7453 16.2 inches

48 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Workstations

Hardware Withdrawal: IBM Token-Ring Network 16/4 Adapter II — Replacements Available Withdrawal Announcement 996-103, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 23, 1996, IBM will withdraw the following products from marketing. After that date, customers will no longer be able to obtain these products directly from IBM. The products, however, may be obtained on an as-available basis through IBM Authorized Remarketers and IBM Authorized Personal Computer Dealers.

Feature Part Machine Model Description Number Number Type Number

IBM Token-Ring Network 5120 03F0215 4694 All 16/4 Adapter II 7537 All 7551 All 7585 All 7590 All 8525 All 8530 All

IBM Token-Ring Network 0255 03F0255 7537 All 16/4 Adapter II 7551 All 8525 All 8530 All 8535 All 8540 All

IBM Token-Ring Network 4198 73G7230 7551 All 16/4 Adapter II 8550 All (5 Pack)

IBM Token-Ring Network 0989 60G0989 7537 All 16/4 Adapter II 7551 All (30 Pack) 8525 All 8530 All 8535 All 8540 All 8550 All

See Additional Information for a list of replacement products.

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Software Withdrawal and Service Discontinuance: Selected IBM CallPath Programs and Services — Replacements Available (summary only announcement) Withdrawal Announcement 996-114, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 26, 1996, IBM will withdraw from marketing the following programs licensed under the IBM Customer Agreement. In addition, effective December 31, 1996, program services will be discontinued.

Program Description Number

IBM CallPath Server/2 5622-275 IBM CallPath Developers Toolkit 5622-276 IBM AIX CallPath Server/6000 5765-266 These programs are now licensed under the terms of the International Program License Agreement (IPLA). Refer to Software Announcement 296-144, dated April 23, 1996.

Replacement Product Information: These programs are replaced by IBM CallPath Server/2 (Part Number 63H9933 through 63H9938), IBM AIX CallPath Server/6000 (Part Number 63H9939 through 63H9942), and IBM CallPath Developers Toolkit (Part Number 63H9943) announced in Software Announcement 296-144, dated April 23, 1996. in the United States or other countries or both.

50 Workstations Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Application Offerings

IBM Soft5080 HostConnect for AIX Version 1 Release 2 Software Announcement 296-135, Dated April 23, 1996

IBM Soft5080 HostConnect for AIX Version 1 Release 2 provides a IN BRIEF . . . convenient high speed Local Area Network Gateway for Soft5080 enabled RS/6000 workstations. As coax cabled IBM5085 and IBM5086 graphics terminals are upgraded to RS/6000 workstations that IBM Soft5080 HostConnect for AIX do not support local coaxial attachment, HostConnect provides Version 1 Release 2: improved, integrated channel connection to a token-ring, Ethernet, or fiber local network. ♦ Provides a new connectivity option for IBM Soft5080 for AIX HostConnect can handle 63 concurrent TCP/IP connected 5080 or ♦ Connects RS/6000 directly to the mainframe non-SNA 3270 sessions in any combination per Block Multiplexer ♦ Channel Adapter (BMCA), with better response time and higher data Supports both Soft5080 throughput than the IBM5088, and at lower cost than the IBM6098 with graphics emulation and 3270 emulation the FDDI attachment. ♦ Supports up to 63 sessions per BMCA card Price: $8,000 ♦ Provides high speed data transfer between the Planned Availability Date: May 3, 1996 mainframe and workstations in the United States or other countries or both. United States or other countries or both. For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001

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IBM Soft5080 for AIX Version 2 Release 3 Software Announcement 296-136, Dated April 23, 1996

IBM Soft5080 for AIX Version 2 Release 3 (Soft5080), coupled with IN BRIEF . . . the RISC System/6000 , is a platform of choice for IBM System/370 - or System/390 -based graphics application users. Soft5080 provides users with the same feel of the familiar 5080 Graphics Processor while IBM Soft5080 for AIX Version 2 also being capable of running a wide variety of AIX applications. If you Release 3: are considering migrating your mainframe-based graphics ♦ Provides increased environment to a workstation environment, Soft5080 offers an excellent performance when used with: solution at a competitive price. • 3D graphics adapters The key new features of Soft5080: • Graphics adapters with double frame buffers • Enhanced Graphics Adapter Support with enhanced modules that exploit the 3D functions of adapters to help improve the ♦ Supports IBM Soft5080 performance when used with 3D graphics adapters and graphics HostConnect for AIX eliminating adapters with double frame buffers. Soft5080 continues to provide the need for a separate channel controller excellent performance with 2D adapters. Soft5080 automatically ♦ Supports iFOR Concurrent checks hardware and executes the appropriate module for you. Network Use licensing ♦ • Floating License Support provides iFOR Concurrent Network Use Includes Auto-Login Utility to let you start your mainframe license offering (often referred to as floating license) that will make graphics application this product more affordable. automatically from your • Auto-Login Function provides an Auto-Login function which can workstation ♦ Provides low-cost 5080 help automate the start of your mainframe graphics applications. Graphics Processor emulation on RISC System/6000 Price: $2,500 workstations ♦ Planned Availability Date: May 3, 1996 Requires no modification to existing graphics applications in the United States or other countries or both. United States or other countries or ♦ Allows AIX applications such as both. CATIA for the IBM RISC System/6000 to run on the Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective same workstation owners. ♦ Allows various choices in hardware to meet the user′s business requirements

For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized Business Partner, or IBM Direct at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001

52 Application Offerings Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Industry-Specific Offerings

IBM 7526 Communications Adapter Cards Expand Connectivity on the 7526 Data Collection Terminal Hardware Announcement 196-085, Dated April 23, 1996

An IBM 7526 Data Collection Terminal can utilize one of the following IN BRIEF . . . communications adapter cards to expand the system connections for server and peripheral devices: • Ethernet Serial/Parallel Adapter Two communications adapters are • Serial/Parallel Adapter available for the IBM 7526 Data Collection Terminal that provide: The Ethernet Serial/Parallel Adapter provides: ♦ Enhanced connectivity • 10base-T and 10base-2 Ethernet II/802.3 LAN connection at 10 ♦ Ethernet Serial/Parallel Adapter Mb/s. • Connects 10Base-T and • Internet Protocol (for example, TCP/IP) support for connection to 10Base-2 Ethernet II 802.3 a data collection terminal server via User Datagram Protocol • Provides Internet Protocol (UDP) sockets (IP) support for data collection terminals • Two RS-232 serial ports for connection to downstream peripheral devices, such as scales, printers, and calipers • Adds support for auxiliary devices, for example, scales • An auxiliary parallel printer port and printers, with two serial and one parallel ports The Serial/Parallel Adapter provides: ♦ Serial/Parallel Adapter • Two RS-232 serial ports for connection to downstream peripheral • Provides two RS-232 serial devices, such as scales, printers, and calipers ports and one parallel port • An auxiliary parallel printer port in support of auxiliary devices Both adapters are orderable only on new machines and are not field installable.

Purchase Price: $475 (Ethernet); $300 (Serial/Parallel)

Planned Availability Date: June 28, 1996

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IBM 7524 2.4 GHz RF Terminals (SST) Deliver Significantly Higher Data Transfer Rates Hardware Announcement 196-090, Dated April 23, 1996

The IBM 7524 family of wireless terminals let you input and retrieve IN BRIEF . . . data or access applications in harsh conditions where durable, portable terminals are required, such as on a manufacturing plant floor or in a distribution center, including low temperature and IBM 7524 2.4GHz RF Terminals explosive environments. provide: With the 7524, you can transmit data via radio frequency directly ♦ Significantly faster data transfer to a PC, PS/2 , Industrial Computer, AS/400 , S/390 ,or rate RISC System/6000 . ♦ Frequency hopping The wireless options include Ultra High Frequency (UHF 450 — ♦ Reduced contention 470Mhz) and Spread Spectrum Technology (SST). The SST options are ♦ enhanced with today′s announcement of the 2.4 GHz terminals. SST Enhanced connectivity now includes both 902 — 928 MHz and 2.4 — 2.4835GHz terminals. The ♦ Ethernet 10Base-2 and higher radio frequency allows operation in areas that restricted or 10Base-T support prohibited the lower frequency radios. ♦ Transparent, seamless roaming among 7520 Access Units The 2.4GHz terminals and equipment offers a significantly higher data transfer rate than other models, which can reduce transmission contention. For large facilities, multiple 7520 Access Units can provide contiguous areas of coverage for terminal users. Transparent, seamless connectivity to an enterprise LAN is maintained by the 7520 Access Unit′s capability to handoff users who roam between units, throughout the facility. The new models are: • IBM 7524 Radio Frequency Terminal Model 054 • IBM 7524 Radio Frequency Terminal Model 104 • IBM 7524 Radio Frequency Terminal Model 204 • IBM 7524 Radio Frequency Controller Model 304 • IBM 7520 Access Unit Model 001

For a summary of the models, refer to the Description section.

Planned Availability Date: May 24, 1996 in the United States or other countries or both.

54 Industry-Specific Offerings Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Industry-Specific Offerings

IBM SchoolVista Version 2.0, a Powerful Metaphor-Based Instructional Management System Software Announcement 296-134, Dated April 23, 1996

SchoolVista Version 2.0 is a metaphor-based instructional IN BRIEF . . . management system for K-12 schools. It facilitates management and delivery of instructional software and other applications to students, teachers, and administrators using computers in a multiserver or SchoolVista Version 2.0 provides single-server LAN. improved network access and instructional management for K-12 SchoolVista supports teaching and learning through networked access schools. to curriculum, productivity tools, and resource aids while shielding users from technical details. SchoolVista Version 2.0 can manage a Features include: wide range of application software that can be run under ♦ Familiar school metaphor Windows† 95, including Windows Version 3.1 applications and interfaces with improved user applications that can be run in the Windows 95 DOS window, such as interface for LAN use in all K-12 IBM K-12 instructional software. classrooms. Power-user interface for staff. SchoolVista is easy to use because it replaces traditional computer ♦ screen icons with a metaphor interface. Users see full-screen pictures Functionality of NetWare of classroom settings that include objects found in any school. Directory Services. NetWare menus and screens can be Students, teachers, and administrators can easily launch networked accessed at the or local software, access and store information, and communicate with school/district′s discretion. each other. ♦ Full use of Windows 95 Using SchoolVista, teachers prepare instructional plans, make workstation operating system assignments, manage rosters, keep records, and get reports on as limited by school choices. student progress. Students can access instructional software through ♦ Support for installation of IBM assignments given to them by their teachers, and they can access instructional software and other productivity tools, reference materials, and other applications installed application software. for general use. ♦ Online, contextual help. SchoolVista is easily installed using a CD-ROM. ♦ Spoken quick help for young students. SchoolVista Version 2.0 users can information, network devices, ♦ and software. They also have their own private and secure data Operating system functionality storage on the network. control for groups of users: • System files on server NetWare Version 4.1 must be installed and operational as a protected from student prerequisite for SchoolVista Version 2.0. NetWare 4.1 is supported in access. full NetWare Directory Services mode. Remote printer support across • Personal storage area and SchoolVista Version 2.0 servers is provided through the NetWare print NetWare home directory utilities. SchoolVista Version 2.0 requires workstations running safe from non-privileged Microsoft† Windows 95 and the NetWare 32-bit client. users. The SchoolVista Version 2.0 offerings that include NetWare ♦ License management for Version 4.1 are available only to accredited, not-for-profit educational application software and institutions. instructional software.

Planned Availability Date: June 28, 1996 United States or other countries or both. † Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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IBM SchoolVista Assessment Suite Delivers Comprehensive Assessment Tools Software Announcement 296-138, Dated April 23, 1996

The SchoolVista Assessment Suite is comprised of Traditional and IN BRIEF . . . Authentic Assessment products that provide schools with meaningful, easy-to-use tools to assess student progress across multiple areas of the curriculum. The Traditional Assessment Traditional Assessment products provide: ♦ Standardized test simulations The following network-based traditional assessment products contain for ITBS, CTBS, and SAT — unique standardized test simulations using a database of test items Grades K-5 correlated to a wide range of student-learning objectives. Teachers ♦ create tests online and administer them to students offline. Criterion-referenced test simulations for TAAS — IBM Traditional Assessment — Standardized Test Simulations (Grades Grades 3 and 5 K-5) is a test simulation program that facilitates assessment of student ♦ Database of items correlated to learning in reading, writing, language arts, and mathematics based on objectives in reading, writing, objectives covered by three of the most popular, nationally-normed language arts, and achievement tests — the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), the mathematics Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS), and the Stanford The Authentic Assessment Tool Achievement Test (SAT). provides K-12 schools with a new way to assess student learning by IBM Traditional Assessment — Criterion-Referenced Test Simulations: providing: Texas (Grades 3 and 5) is a test simulation program that facilitates ♦ assessment of student learning in reading, writing, language arts, and Opportunity for teachers to mathematics based on objectives covered by the Texas Assessment assess student performance in of Academic Skills (TAAS). relation to: • Task assigned Authentic Assessment • Performance expectations IBM Authentic Assessment Tool is a non-networked (stand-alone) as expressed in rubrics assessment product for grades K-12 that can be launched from the • Exemplars or models of SchoolVista Version 2.0 bookshelf. This product provides teachers the student work displayed as opportunity to assess student work in multiple curriculum areas in benchmarks relation to: ♦ Teacher ability to add local and • Task assigned personal student benchmarks, tasks, and rubrics • Performance expectations as expressed in rubrics • Exemplary student performance displayed as benchmarks ♦ Ability for teacher to assign a rating, score, or quality Teachers can then assign a rating, score, or quality statement that statement that reflects student reflects the students′ achievements. Standards or expectations of achievement quality student performance in selected curriculum areas are available ♦ Ability to display digitized for reference. The Authentic Assessment Tool allows teachers to student work online assess online or offline student work. ♦ An aid in portfolio assembling Prices: Prices are based on number of machines. and assessment

Planned Availability Date

Authentic Assessment Tool July 31, 1996 Traditional Assessment Products August 30, 1996 United States or other countries or both.

56 Industry-Specific Offerings Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Industry-Specific Offerings

IBM Communications System for Windows NT Adds New Platform to Distributed Application Environment Software Announcement 296-140, Dated April 23, 1996

IBM Communications System for Windows† NT, along with other IN BRIEF . . . members of the Distributed Application Environment (DAE) family of products, enables the implementation of enterprise-wide, integrated client/server applications in a distributed environment. Communications System for Communications System for Windows NT, a new addition to the DAE Windows NT includes the following services: family, provides a subset of DAE services and functions to facilitate the addition of Windows NT workstations to the DAE network. ♦ Base Kernel messaging — full cross platform support with Other DAE services can be accessed and performed remotely by TCP/IP Communications System for Windows NT on a node that has ♦  Base logging for user and Communications System/2, AIX Communications System/6000, system errors Communications System for OS/400 , Communications System for SUN, or Communications System/VM installed. ♦ Data supply for file transfers ♦ Tables and queues data Communications System for Windows NT: management • Supports user productivity through consistent APIs and system ♦ System trace for transaction services tracing • Reduces time to develop and maintain distributed client/server ♦ Resource management and applications control ♦ • Supports growth through portability of application programs in Device data management heterogeneous environments support ♦ TxE • Lets you integrate resources and data building enterprise-wide business solutions ♦ Time synchronization ♦ • Protects your investment through portability and key architectures Exception condition processing ♦ Coordinated distributed startup The DAE product family is built on standards defined by Open and shutdown Blueprint .

Price: $495

Planned Availability Date: May 31, 1996

† Trademark of Microsoft Corporation United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or both.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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New IBM Data Collection Software Products for OS/2 and Windows NT Provide Advanced Function Software Announcement 296-143, Dated April 23, 1996

The Data Collection Connection (DCConnect) Development Toolkit and IN BRIEF . . . Server products for OS/2 and for Windows† NT are IBM′s next generation of data collection enablers. They provide an improved user interface, additional function, and a pricing structure that The IBM Data Collection accommodates smaller businesses and installations. Connection Development Toolkit and Data Collection Connection The Data Collection Connection Development Toolkit is an Server for OS/2 and Windows NT object-oriented development tool for creating transaction programs for feature: IBM data collection terminals. It features an object-oriented ♦ drag-and-drop GUI enabling ease-of-use, supports IBM′s 7525, 7526, Quick implementation 7527, and 7524 data collection terminals. The Development Toolkit ♦ Modular packaging also includes server support for one terminal. ♦ GUI for easy learning and use The Data Collection Connection Server provides a graphical facility for ♦ Object-oriented software defining a data collection terminal network and utilities for managing and monitoring those terminals. The network is depicted on the PC ♦ Tiered pricing structure for as a series of interconnected icons making configuration and server system monitoring more user-friendly. This product can be purchased in any ♦ National Language Support of three tiers depending on the number of terminals required for a (NLS) and double-byte particular installation. character set (DBCS) enabled

Terminal Services for DOS and Windows lets a PC running DOS or Terminal Services Windows interact with the DCConnect server as a data collection ♦ Development system for DOS device. It provides a set of APIs that can be invoked from a Visual and Windows devices Basic or C language program to interact with the DCConnect network. ♦ Customer-defined terminal HostConnect for MAPICS provides a turnkey solution for MAPICS/XA interface customers with Plant Monitoring and Control (PM&C) installed. HostConnect for MAPICS HostConnect for MAPICS is a set of DCConnect transaction programs and Advanced Host Interactive Screen Support (AHISS) scripts that ♦ Turnkey solution for MAPICS/XA collect PM&C transactions and forwards them to the MAPICS system PM&C running on an AS/400 via the OS/2 Communications Manager 5250 ♦ Real-time update of MAPICS/XA emulator. HostConnect for MAPICS provides function similar to the database MAPICS interface portion of Data Collection Control/2 (DCC/2) and the 5250 and MAPICS Data Services for DOS product.

Planned Availability Dates:

DCConnect Toolkit for OS/2 August 30, 1996 DCConnect Server for OS/2 August 30, 1996 Terminal Services for DOS and Windows August 30, 1996 HostConnect for MAPICS August 30, 1996 DCConnect Toolkit for Windows NT Fourth quarter 1996 DCConnect Server for Windows NT Fourth quarter 1996 Ordering information for DCConnect Toolkit for Windows NT (5639-A07) and DCConnect Server for Windows NT (5639-A05) will be provided in a subsequent availability letter. in the United States or other countries or both. † Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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IBM Nature of Science Visit Series Offers Additional Operating Environments Software Announcement 296-146, Dated April 23, 1996

IBM′s highly acclaimed Nature of Science Visit Series instructional IN BRIEF . . . software products for Grades K-2 have been enhanced to run in additional operating environments. New network versions of the primary instructional software for these products are being offered to The Nature of Science Visit Series ′  take full advantage of IBM s new SchoolVista Version 2.0 for Windows 95 utilizes: instructional management system and Windows† 95 workstations. ♦ A single common operating The interactive video “visit” portion of these products continues to be system for both the “visit” and available on a separate CD-ROM for teacher and student use in the “guide” — Windows 95 classroom. It will now run on a less expensive Windows 95 ♦ Industry-standard MPEG video workstation using industry-standard Motion Picture Experts Group solution (MPEG) video technology instead of the former Digital Video Interactive (DVI) technology. Stand-alone versions of the products are Nature of Science Visit Series also offered for use on individual Windows 95, MPEG-compatible Version 1.1 enables: personal computers. ♦ Network implementation of “guide” instructional software  For the SchoolView and IBM Classroom LAN Administration System under SchoolView or IBM environments, DOS network versions of the primary instructional Classroom LAN Administration software for these products continue to be available along with the System Windows 95, MPEG version of the CD-ROM containing the interactive ♦ Running of interactive “visit” video “visit” materials. video on a Windows 95, ′ MPEG-compatible multimedia Children and science are a natural mix. A child s curiosity and workstation in the classroom constant questioning is at the heart of the nature of science. Children are natural scientists. By making observations and using their senses, Both versions of the Nature of they begin to develop an understanding of the world around them. Science Visit Series: Making sense of their observations and developing reasonable ♦ Employ a “constructivist” explanations is the focus of the Nature of Science series. instructional model with explore, discovery, and apply In this curriculum, students are active participants and the content is phases current for today′s world. The instruction is based on research and is ♦ implemented with the latest in interactive and real-time technologies, Address science education in and is designed for effectiveness in the Teaching and Learning with the early, formative years — Computers (TLC) and other classrooms. The curriculum for each instill positive attitude toward science grade level is developed around key concepts, themes, and ideas in science, technology, health, the environment, and nature. ♦ Build on children′s natural curiosity The design of the Nature of Science products focuses on the process ♦ Utilize a multisensory approach of science, teacher preparation, building student curiosity, reasoning, and a positive attitude toward science. Each of the two units, Through ♦ Emphasize hands-on/minds-on, the Woods and At the Seashore, includes a highly interactive video activity-oriented involvement “visit” to the woods or to the seashore and instructional software of students lessons. Each unit also has classroom materials that enhance the ♦ Enhance teacher effectiveness software and provide a full science curriculum. in elementary science Planned Availability Date: August 30, 1996 United States or other countries or both. † Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

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IBM Writing and More for Grades 2/3 Enables Students to Understand and Become Proficient in Writing as a Process Software Announcement 296-147, Dated April 23, 1996

′ IBM s Writing and More, a language development and writing IN BRIEF . . . instructional software product designed for Grades 2 and 3, promotes language growth and student understanding of the relationship between writing and reading. Writing and More develops oral Writing and More enables students to understand and become language competence, introduces proficient in writing as a process, participating in pre-writing, drafting, research skills, and models the editing, revising, publishing, and sharing their writing. Writing and steps of the writing process. More fully utilizes the versatility and capabilities of SchoolVista ♦ Version 2.0. Units are introduced through interactive scenarios Writing and More for Grades 2/3 is the replacement product for Writing incorporating high-quality to Write Forms I and II in the SchoolVista Version 2.0 environment. graphics, animations, and It provides a modular approach with a more flexible implementation audio. within the existing Language Arts curriculum. ♦ Each of the six units includes Program package upgrades are available for existing Writing to Write modules to guide students Forms I and II customers who want to transition to Writing and More. through the writing process — Writing to Write will not operate under SchoolVista Version 2.0. The pre-writing, drafting, revision, Writing to Write product series and ancillary materials will continue to editing, and publishing. be available. ♦ Help messages and specific Integrated Language Arts: When used in conjunction with Stories and writing tips support the More II, Writing and More can be used to create complete integrated students through the process, language arts instructional units. Instructional plans provide teachers enhance ease-of-use, and with models of how to sequence the interwoven writing, reading, and provide specific contextual language development activities. models. ♦ An online Spell Checker with To facilitate implementation of the complete integrated language arts audio support is included. instructional units approach, IBM offers an attractively priced SchoolVista Language Arts Offering for Grades 2/3, which includes ♦ Student papers may be Writing and More for Grades 2/3 and Stories and More II. For details exported to word processors about this offering, refer to Software Announcement 296-150, dated and desktop publishing April 23, 1996. For details about Stories and More II, refer to Software programs. Announcement 293-486, dated September 14, 1993. ♦ Modular design enables OTC teachers to select and Description OTC1 NELF2 sequence activities to meet the needs of individual students Writing and More for Grades 2/3 and to complement their own (10-Machine LAN Pack) $3,750 $3,000 teaching styles. Writing and More for Grades 2/3 ♦ Instructional plans for each unit (50-Machine LAN Pack) 9,375 7,500 provide models for integration Upgrade to Writing and More for Grades 2/3 of writing, reading, and (50-Machine LAN Pack) from Writing and More language development for Grades 2/3 (10-Machine LAN Pack) 6,750 5,400 activities. Upgrade to Writing and More for Grades 2/3 (50-Machine LAN Pack) from Writing to Write Form I or II (50-Machine LAN Pack) 4,688 3,750 1 One-Time Charge 2 National Education License Fee Planned Availability Date: July 31, 1996 United States or other countries or both. in the United States or other countries or both.

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Vendor Logo: NOV*IX for Client/Server Products Simplify TCP/IP Installation, Configuration, and Management While Enhancing Network Security Software Announcement 296-148, Dated April 23, 1996

The NOV*IX for Client/Server product is a server-based TCP/IP IN BRIEF . . . NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) designed to provide a centralized, secure communications environment for PC and Macintosh clients. Easy-to-use and easy-to-install, NOV*IX for Client/Server manages IP NOV*IX for Client/Server is a addresses, TCP/IP host security, and Internet access for the entire unique, new generation of LAN. NetWare-integrated, server-based products for all levels of TCP/IP NOV*IX for Client/Server provides server-based workstation users. redirectors, drivers, and dynamic link libraries (DLLs) that allow third-party client software to use NOV*IX management features. IP Features include: address administration, dynamic addressing, and security are all ♦ A centralized and secure available to distributed users. communications environment This product allows customers to install an Internet solution, such as ♦ Management of IP addresses, IBM′s NetVista , without having to install the TCP/IP protocol on each TCP/IP host security, and workstation. This significantly reduces administrative overhead Internet access for the entire associated with Internet access. The product also adds the capability LAN to filter inappropriate material for K-12 students. ♦ Management features, including: The products in this announcement are non-IBM products made • available as part of the IBM Vendor Logo Program. Product Centralized installation and IP address management information has been provided by the program supplier, Firefox, Inc. • Firewall security • Concurrent user licensing OTC • Flexibility and reliability Description OTC1 NELF2 ♦ Ability for third-party client software to use NOV*IX NOV*IX for Client/Server management features 5-User $ 1,226 $ 858 10-User 2,096 1,467 ♦ Elimination of the need for 25-User 4,026 2,818 costly UNIX3 software and 50-User 6,826 4,778 hardware 100-User 11,796 8,257 1 One-Time Charge 2 National Education License Fee

Planned Availability Date: April 26, 1996

in the United States or other countries or both. 3 Registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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IBM NetVista Offers an Internet Solution for the K-12 Environment Software Announcement 296-149, Dated April 23, 1996

 NetVista is an Internet solution designed specifically for the K-12 IN BRIEF . . . environment. It provides an Internet server, client application suite, and administrative software allowing schools to integrate the resources of the Internet into the classroom and enhance productivity The software applications in of teachers and students. NetVista provide Internet functions through an integrated common Teachers and students can do research projects and get expert input interface developed specifically for as participants in a global classroom. Schools can contribute to the the K-12 environment. Internet by publishing their own resources via the World Wide Web (WWW), news, and file transfer protocol (FTP). NetVista serves as the The major components of the networked interface to the Internet WAN and is intended to be used offering include: by students, teachers, administrators, and staff. ♦ NetVista Server for OS/2 ♦ NetVista Client NetVista consists of the following major components: ♦ TCP/IP Stack (included with the • NetVista Server for OS/2: The OS/2 server program code, running NetVista Client) under OS/2 Warp Connect on a single server machine, helps Key Benefits schools establish their own Web, news, mail, and FTP server. ♦ Single point of Internet access • NetVista Client: The client program code, a combination of the management, instead of standard-setting Netscape browser and a suite of Internet multiple access points from multiple workstations applications, runs under Windows† 3.1 and Windows 95, ♦ connecting existing LAN workstations to the Internet. Security features that can be used to prevent student access • TCP/IP Stack1 (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol to Internet sites that contain Stack), included with the NetVista Client product, provides client objectionable or unsuitable workstations the ability to correctly interface with Internet materials services. Client Workstation Application For customers who prefer not to implement and manage TCP/IP on ♦ Netscape Web browser for their client workstations, IBM offers an alternative solution: NOV*IX for access to the multimedia Client/Server can be installed with NetVista to simplify client resources of the WWW workstation interface over a standard Novell NetWare network. It may ♦ Internet e-mail to send and also be used to block student access to specific Internet “pages” as receive multimedia mail within the school or around the world an alternative to blocking entire Internet sites. For details about ♦ NOV*IX for Client/Server, a Vendor Logo product from Firefox, Inc., Internet news reader to read and contribute to school and refer to Software Announcement 296-148, dated April 23, 1996. district bulletin boards and For those customers who choose to implement NetVista with NOV*IX worldwide discussion groups ♦ Gopher to navigate through for Client/Server, IBM offers several attractively priced offerings that vast Internet information include NetVista and NOV*IX for Client/Server for different network resources by pointing and sizes. For details about these offerings, refer to Software clicking Announcement 296-151, dated April 23, 1996. ♦ Internet Relay Chat to enable live group and private OTC discussions Description OTC2 NELF3 ♦ FTP to download files from thousands of publicly NetVista Server for OS/2 $3,000 $2,400 accessible computers ♦ Telnet to establish terminal NetVista Client (10-Pack) 375 300 sessions with remote hosts NetVista Client (50-Pack) 1,250 1,000 2 One-Time Charge Server Functions 3 National Education License Fee ♦ Web server ♦ Planned Availability Date: June 28, 1996 E-mail server ♦ News server in the United States or other countries or both. ♦ FTP server 1 TCP/IP Stack is a program provided to IBM by Novell Inc. for inclusion in NetVista. ♦ Security (site access in the United States or other countries or both. management) † Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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IBM SchoolVista Language Arts for Grades 2/3 Offerings Software Announcement 296-150, Dated April 23, 1996

IBM provides attractively priced SchoolVista Language Arts offerings IN BRIEF . . . to enable teachers to create complete language arts instructional units, interleaving language development, writing and reading activities. IBM SchoolVista Language Arts for • SchoolVista Language Arts for Grades 2/3 (10-Machine LAN Pack) Grades 2/3 Offerings deliver the following benefits: combines: ♦ − Enables creation of complete Writing and More for Grades 2/3 (10-Machine LAN Pack) integrated language arts − Stories and More II (10-Machine LAN Pack) instructional units • SchoolVista Language Arts for Grades 2/3 (50-Machine LAN Pack) ♦ Offers sample instructional combines: plans for teachers to provide models of ways to sequence − Writing and More for Grades 2/3 (50-Machine LAN Pack) interwoven writing, reading, − Stories and More II (50-Machine LAN Pack) and language development activities • SchoolVista Language Arts for Grades 2/3 Upgrade (from 10-Machine LAN Pack to 50-Machine LAN Pack) combines: ♦ Enables students to develop as writers − Upgrade to Writing and More for Grades 2/3 (50-Machine LAN ♦ Pack) from Writing and More for Grades 2/3 (10-Machine LAN Uses a literature-based reading Pack) approach that builds an − appreciation for the power of Upgrade to Stories and More II (50-Machine LAN Pack) from language Stories and More II (10-Machine LAN Pack) ♦ Deepens student understanding For details about the products contained in these offerings, refer to the of reading material following Software Announcements: ♦ Develops competency in oral • and written communication and Stories and More II, 293-486, dated September 13, 1993 research • Writing and More, 296-147, dated April 23, 1996 ♦ Helps student see the OTC relationship between writing Description OTC1 NELF2 and reading

SchoolVista Language Arts for Grades 2/3 10-Machine LAN Pack $ 5,498 $ 4,398 50-Machine LAN Pack 13,745 10,996 Upgrade from 10- to 50-Machine LAN Pack 9,896 7,917

Stories and More II 10-Machine LAN Pack 2,331 1,865

Upgrade to Stories and More II (50-Machine LAN Pack) from Stories and More II (10-Machine LAN Pack) 4,196 3,357 1 One-Time Charge 2 National Education License Fee

Planned Availability Date: July 31, 1996 United States or other countries or both.

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IBM NetVista with NOV*IX for Client/Server Internet Offerings Software Announcement 296-151, Dated April 23, 1996

The IBM NetVista with NOV*IX for Client/Server Internet Offerings deliver the combined benefits of two powerful Internet products: IBM IN BRIEF . . . NetVista and NOV*IX for Client/Server. The three offerings consist of NetVista with NOV*IX for Client/Server Offering — 10-user, 50-user, and 100-user packages. Three attractively priced K-12 Internet offerings deliver the IBM NetVista is an Internet solution for the K-12 environment that combined benefits of two powerful provides an Internet server, client application suite, and administrative Internet products: NetVista and NOV*IX for Client/Server. The software. It enables schools to integrate the resources of the Internet offerings include: into the classroom and enhance the productivity of teachers and students. ♦ NetVista with NOV*IX for Client/Server Offering (10-user) NOV*IX for Client/Server is a server-based TCP/IP NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) that manages IP addresses, TCP/IP host security, and • NetVista Server for OS/2 • Internet access for an entire LAN. It provides a simpler solution than NetVista Client (10-pack) • NOV*IX for Client/Server implementing and managing TCP/IP on individual client workstations, 10-user as is otherwise required when implementing NetVista. ♦ NetVista with NOV*IX for Each of the three offerings is priced at less than the sum of the prices Client/Server Offering (50-user) of the individual component products in each offering; however, • customers who do not need the license quantities included in each NetVista Server for OS/2 • NetVista Client (50-pack) offering may prefer to buy each product separately at the license • NOV*IX for Client/Server quantity required, because of the different licensing provisions of the 50-user products. ♦ NetVista with NOV*IX for Specifically, a NetVista Client license is required for each client Client/Server Offering workstation, whereas NOV*IX for Client/Server licensing is based on (100-user)  the number of concurrent users. A NetVista Server for OS/2 license • NetVista Server for OS/2 is required for each server. • NetVista Client (50-pack) (Quantity 2) Thus, if a customer with a 100-workstation LAN expects that no more • NOV*IX for Client/Server than 10 users will be concurrently accessing any Internet resources 100-user (including the NetVista Server), the customer may prefer to buy one NetVista Server for OS/2, two NetVista Client (50-pack), and one For details about the products in NOV*IX for Client/Server 10-user. these offerings, refer to ♦ NOV*IX for Client/Server is a non-IBM product made available as part Software Announcement of the IBM Vendor Logo Program. Product information has been 296-149 (IBM NetVista), dated April 23, 1996 provided by the program supplier, Firefox, Inc. ♦ Software Announcement OTC 296-148 (Vendor Logo: NOV*IX Description OTC1 NELF2 for Client/Server) dated April 23, 1996 NetVista with NOV*IX for Client/Server Offering 10-User $4,375 $ 3,500 50-User 8,750 7,000 100-User 13,750 11,000 1 One-Time Charge 2 National Education License Fee Planned Availability Date: June 28, 1996 in the United States or other countries or both.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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IBM SchoolVista Mathematics Offers Software and Curriculum for the IBM SchoolVista Version 2.0 Instructional Management System Software Announcement 296-152, Dated April 23, 1996

SchoolVista Mathematics is a set of two instructional elementary IN BRIEF . . . mathematics software programs that let teachers and students discover mathematical concepts together. Each program, one for grades one and two and the other for grades three and four, contains SchoolVista Mathematics a collection of software activities and curriculum materials created for instructional software for grades the respective grade levels. one through four gives teachers and students tools for exploring SchoolVista Mathematics addresses mathematics curriculum mathematical content. standards for grades one through four as identified in the National ♦ Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Curriculum and Evaluation Interesting and realistic Standards for School Mathematics document: mathematical symbols and operations relate to students′ • Mathematics as Problem Solving real life situations. • Mathematics as Communication ♦ Challenging environments • Mathematics as Reasoning engage students in logical • Mathematical Connections thinking activities. • Estimation ♦ Colorful graphics and animation • Number Sense and Numeration stimulate student interest. • Concepts of Whole Number Operations ♦ • Whole Number Computation Open-ended, exploratory • Geometry and Spatial Sense environments conform to • recommendations from the Measurement NCTM Curriculum and • Statistics and Probability Evaluation Standards for School • Fractions and Decimals Mathematics document. • Patterns and Relationships ♦ Online and offline materials and SchoolVista Mathematics uses the powerful Teaching and Learning lesson plans aid teachers. with Computers methodology to encourage students to become active, ♦ Program structure supports involved learners, and creative problem solvers. Structured and teacher-controlled instruction. exploratory activities let students use words, symbols, pictures, diagrams, and physical objects to discover how they can apply mathematical ideas. The functionality of the SchoolVista Version 2.0 Instructional Management System is fully exploited by the SchoolVista Mathematics products. With SchoolVista Mathematics and the SchoolVista Version 2.0 Instructional Management System, teachers prepare instructional plans, make assignments, manage rosters, keep records, and receive reports on student progress.

Planned Availability Date: July 31, 1996 United States or other countries or both.

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Price Changes: IBM 4695 Point of Sale Terminals (summary only announcement) Marketing Announcement 396-062, Dated April 23, 1996

Today, IBM announces decreases in purchase prices on selected models of IBM 4695 Point of Sale Terminals. The new, lower purchase prices are effective April 23, 1996. The old and new prices follow:

Machine Model Part Purchase Price Description Type Number Number Old New

4695 Distributed Touch Terminal (Passive Color) 4695 012 73G2901 $2,600 $2,200 4695 Integrated Touch Terminal (Passive Color) 4695 211 73G2878 4,145 3,745

Price Changes: Selected Industrial Computer Features Marketing Announcement 396-063, Dated April 23, 1996

Today, IBM announces decreases in purchase prices on selected features of the Industrial Computer. The new, lower purchase prices are effective April 23, 1996.

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SchoolVista Version 2.0 Introductory Price Promotion Marketing Announcement 396-067, Dated April 23, 1996

For a limited time only, if you are a qualifying K-12 education IN BRIEF . . . customer, you can receive a 30% discount off the National Education License Fee (NELF) for SchoolVista Version 2.0 and selected new instructional software products. This 30% discount also applies to Qualifying K-12 education selected upgrades to SchoolVista Version 2.0 and to the new products. customers can receive a 30% discount off SchoolVista Your order must be received by IBM on or before October 18, 1996. Version 2.0, selected new Shipment from IBM must occur on or after April 23, 1996, but no later instructional software products, as than October 31, 1996. well as selected upgrades to SchoolVista Version 2.0 and the This promotion is available only in the United States and Puerto Rico. new products. K-12 educational institutions that qualify for IBM′s educational Final order date: allowance can participate in this promotion. October 18, 1996 IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any Final shipment date: time. October 31, 1996 United States or other countries or both. For ordering and information, contact your IBM K-12 representative, your IBM Authorized K-12 Sales Affiliate, or the K-12 Direct Marketing Center at 800-IBM-4EDU (426-4338).

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Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 7527 Data Collection Terminal Models 001, 002, and all Features Withdrawal Announcement 996-105, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 23, 1996, IBM will withdraw the 7257 Data Collection Terminal Models 001 and 002, and the following features from marketing. After July 23, 1996, you can no longer obtain these products directly from IBM. You can obtain the products on an as-available basis through IBM industrial distributors.

Feature Part Description Number Number

Power Supply 100-125 V 50/60 6631 Bar Code/Magnetic Sensor Extension Cable 6637 33F9773 Magnetic Badge Slot Reader 6638 33F9778 128KB Memory Expansion Kit 6639 256KB Memory Expansion Kit 6640 Touch Screen 6641 Bar Code Wand Low Resolution, Visible Reader 6642 Medium Resolution, Visible Reader 6643 Bar Code Wand, High Resolution, Infrared 6644 Bar Code Slot Reader Visible 6645 Bar Code Slot Reader Infrared 6646 Magnetic Document Slot Reader 6647 33F9805 Magnetic Wand 6648 33F9808 Bar Code Wand Mount Kit 6652 33F5140 Bar Code Magnetic Badge Slot Reader Mount 6653 33F5143 Magnetic Document Slot Reader Mount Kit 6654 Magnetic Wand Mount Kit 6655 33F5137 Dealers Only 6999 The following features will also be withdrawn:

Machine Model Feature Part Description Type Number Number Number

Magnetic Document Slot Reader 7526 100, 150, 6647 33F9805 7526 155, 200 6647 33F9805 7551 ZZZ 6647 33F9805 Reader Mount Kit 7551 ZZZ 6654 Magnetic Wand 7526 100, 150, 6648 33F9808 7526 155, 200 6648 33F9808 7551 ZZZ 6648 33F9808 Mount Kit 7526 100, 150, 6655 33F5137 7526 155, 200 6655 33F5137 7551 ZZZ 6655 33F5137

Replacement Product Information: None Selected accessories will also be withdrawn effective July 23, 1996. Refer to the Accessory Withdrawals section for a detailed list.

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Software Withdrawal: IBM SchoolVista Version 1.0 — Replacement Available (summary only announcement) Withdrawal Announcement 996-107, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 23, 1996, IBM will withdraw from marketing the following programs and related materials. After July 23, 1996, you can no longer obtain these programs from IBM.

Part Program Name Number

SchoolVista Version 1.0 (10-Machine Network) 88G9265 SchoolVista Version 1.0 (50-Machine Network) 88G9266 SchoolVista Version 1.0 with NetWare Version 3.12 (50-Machine Network) 88G9268 SchoolVista Version 1.0 with NetWare Version 4.1 (50-Machine Network) 88G9269 Upgrade from SchoolVista Version 1.0 (10-Machine Network) to SchoolVista Version 1.0 (50-Machine Network) 88G9267 SchoolVista Version 1.0 Program Guide 88G9273

Replacement Product Information: These programs are replaced by SchoolVista Version 2.0. For details, refer to Software Announcement 296-134, dated April 23, 1996. United States or other countries or both.

Software Withdrawal: IBM Education LAN and Tools 386 Version 1.10 Withdrawal Announcement 996-108, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 23, 1996, IBM will withdraw from marketing the programs and related materials listed in the Program Withdrawals section. After July 23, 1996, you can no longer obtain these programs from IBM.

Replacement Product Information: There are no complete replacement products. EdLAN 386 Version 1.10 contains IBM Classroom LAN Administration System Version 1.50 and selected vendor applications. Some of these applications are available in SchoolView Plus Version 1.01. IBM Classroom LAN Administration System Version 1.50 continues to be available. Refer to the following software announcements for possible replacement products: • 294-522, dated September 13, 1994, (SchoolView Version 1.01) • 296-134, dated April 23, 1996, (SchoolVista Version 2.0)

in the United States or other countries or both. United States or other countries or both.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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Software Withdrawal: Selected IBM K-12 Components — Replacements Available (summary only announcement) Withdrawal Announcement 996-109, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective August 7, 1996, IBM will withdraw from marketing the following products and materials. After August 7, 1996, you can no longer obtain these products and materials from IBM.

Part Product Name Number

Teaching and Learning with Computers Mathematics Teacher Guide First Grade 76G8804 Teaching and Learning with Computers Mathematics Teacher Guide Second Grade 76G8805 Teaching and Learning with Computers Mathematics Teacher Guide Third Grade 76G8807 Teaching and Learning with Computers Mathematics Teacher Guide Fourth Grade 76G8808 Teaching and Learning with Computers Mathematics Teacher Guide First Grade 79G0719 Teaching and Learning with Computers Mathematics Teacher Guide Second Grade 79G0720 Teaching and Learning with Computers Mathematics Teacher Guide Third Grade 88G9023 Teaching and Learning with Computers Mathematics Teacher Guide Fourth Grade 88G9024 Teaching and Learning with Computers Reading and Language Arts Teacher Guide Sixth Grade 76G8806 Writing to Read Work Journal Class Set 6024467 Curriculum Connections 2506566 Curriculum Connections User′s Guide 65G1736 TELEX Headsets 04H0191 In addition, the following component will be withdrawn from marketing effective August 7, 1996.

Order Feature Part Product Name Type Number Number

Abacus Instructional Management System 5875-XXX 2464 86F2464 Abacus Instructional Management System 5805-AAR 2464 86F2464

Replacement Product Information: The Teaching and Learning with Computers Mathematics Teacher Guides have been replaced. For details, refer to Software Announcement 296-152, dated April 23, 1996. in the United States or other countries or both.

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Software Withdrawal and Services Discontinuance: IBM AIX Consumer Transaction Definition/6000 and Runtime/6000 (summary only announcement) Withdrawal Announcement 996-110, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective July 23, 1996, IBM will withdraw from marketing the following programs licensed under the IBM Customer Agreement. In addition, effective November 22, 1996, program services will be discontinued.

Program Description Number

AIX Consumer Transaction Definition/6000 5765-022 AIX Consumer Transaction Runtime/6000 5765-023

Replacement Product Information: None in the United States or other countries or both.

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Software Withdrawal: Nature of Science Visit Series Products — Replacements Available (summary only announcement) Withdrawal Announcement 996-112, Dated April 23, 1996

Effective December 31, 1996, IBM will withdraw from marketing the following programs and related materials. After December 31, 1996, you can no longer obtain these products from IBM.

Program Program Name Number

Nature of Science: Through the Woods (Grades K-1) Single Pack 62G4924

Nature of Science: Through the Woods (Grades K-1) LAN Pack 62G4925

Nature of Science: Through the Woods (Grades K-1) Replacement Component — Woods Visit CD-ROM 62G4933

Nature of Science: At the Seashore (Grade 2) Single Pack 62G4926

Nature of Science: At the Seashore (Grade 2) LAN Pack 62G4927

Nature of Science: At the Seashore (Grade 2) Replacement Component — Seashore Visit CD-ROM 62G4934

Replacement Product Information: These programs are replaced by Nature of Science Visit Series for Windows† 95 and Nature of Science Visit Series Version 1.1. For details, refer to Software Announcement 296-146, dated April 23, 1996. For customers who have licensed these withdrawn Nature of Science Visit Series products, IBM will provide an upgrade to Nature of Science Visit Series for Windows 95 (at the same quantity level) at no charge, provided the customer′s order for the upgrade is received by IBM no later than December 31, 1997. Contact your IBM K-12 representative for ordering information.

† Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

72 Industry-Specific Offerings Announcement Summary • April 23, 1996 Announcement Letter Numeric Index

Letter Page Number Announcement Letter Title Number

196-080 IBM RISC System/6000 7024 Model E30 Server Offers Power and Expandability at an Affordable Price (announced on April 23, 1996) (A,I) 7

196-081 IBM RISC System/6000 43P Enhancements Improve Performance and Networking (announced on April 23, 1996) (A,I) 8

196-082 IBM RISC System/6000 New Features, Enhancements, and Additional Support (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 9

196-083 IBM 7027 High Capacity Storage Drawer and 24/48GB 4mm DDS-2 Tape Autoloader Internal Offers Exceptional Price Performance in Storage Expansion and Growth (announced on April 23, 1996) (A,I) 10

196-084 IBM RISC System/6000 Features Supported on Models E20 and F30 Running Windows NT Server (PowerPC Edition) 3.51 (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 11

196-085 IBM 7526 Communications Adapter Cards Expand Connectivity on the 7526 Data Collection Terminal (announced on April 23, 1996) (A,I) 53

196-086 IBM ThinkPad 365X and 365XD — Power-Packing Notebooks with Dazzling Color Displays (announced on April 23, 1996) 31

196-087 973X Feature Enhancements (announced on April 23, 1996) (A) 27

196-088 IBM 7336 4mm Tape Library Model 205 (announced on April 23, 1996) (A,I) 23

196-089 IBM TURBOWAYS 155 ATM Micro Channel UTP5/STP Adapter Provides Connectivity Over Copper Wiring (announced on April 23, 1996) 28

196-090 IBM 7524 2.4 GHz RF Terminals (SST) Deliver Significantly Higher Data Transfer Rates (announced on April 23, 1996) (A) 54

196-091 IBM ThinkPad 760E and 760ED Feature Pentium 133MHz or 120MHz Processor and Windows 95 Preinstalled (announced on April 23, 1996) 32

196-092 IBM ThinkPad 760EL and 760ELD Systems Feature Pentium 133MHz, 120MHz, and 100MHz Processor and Windows 95 Preinstalled (announced on April 23, 1996) 33

196-093 IBM 2218 Nways Frame Relay Access Device Offers Cost-Effective Platform for Providing Device/Host Interconnect Across Wide Area Networks (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 29

196-094 Options by IBM: 1.27GB Fast SCSI-2 Hard Disk Drive for IBM PC Systems (announced on April 23, 1996) 34

196-095 Options by IBM: IBM ThinkPad 365 1.08GB Hard Disk II (announced on April 23, 1996) 35

196-096 The IBM SelectaDock System Provides Enhanced Docking Capabilities for Selected IBM ThinkPad Systems (announced on April 23, 1996) 36

196-097 New IBM ThinkPad Models Offer Faster Processors and Larger Hard Drives at Value Prices (announced on April 23, 1996) (A) 37

196-098 Options by IBM: Memory Upgrades for IBM ThinkPad 760E/ED/EL/ELD and ThinkPad 365X/XD (announced on April 23, 1996) 38

196-099 IBM PC Server 720 Update (announced on April 23, 1996) (A) 39

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196-100 IBM PC Server 320 — Now with ECC—on—SIMM Memory (announced on April 23, 1996) (A) 40

296-120 DITTO/ESA Release 2 Utility Solutions for MVS, VSE, and VM (announced on April 23, 1996) 1

296-124 IBM AIX Version 4.2 Enhanced with New Entry Client Package, Expanded Function, Services, and Bonus Pack (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 41

296-125 Windows NT 3.51 (PowerPC Edition) Preinstall and Service Packs for RISC System/6000 (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 12

296-126 Netscape Commerce Server Version 1.1 Lets You Mix and Match Many of Today′s Best Internet Tools (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 42

296-127 IBM AIX High Performance Parallel Interface Driver Group Offers High Performance for High-Speed, Large Data Transfer (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 13

296-128 OpenGL and GL 3.2 for AIX, Version 4.2 (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 14

296-129 PEX and PHIGS for AIX, Version 4.2 (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 15

296-130 IBM Ultimedia Services for AIX, Version 2.1.4 Enhances Video and Audio Capabilities (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 43

296-131 IBM Performance Toolbox for AIX, Version 2.2 Offers New Pricing and Packaging (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 44

296-132 SMARTsort for Workstations Version 1.2 for AIX offers Increased Performance and Cost-Efficiency (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 16

296-133 National Software Remarketing: Transman Provides Computerized Maintenance Management for Transportation Industry (announced on April 23, 1996) 45

296-134 IBM SchoolVista Version 2.0, a Powerful Metaphor-Based Instructional Management System (announced on April 23, 1996) 55

296-135 IBM Soft5080 HostConnect for AIX Version 1 Release 2 (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 51

296-136 IBM Soft5080 for AIX Version 2 Release 3 (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 52

296-137 VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 2 and PL/I, COBOL, LE — Meet Year 2000 Challenge (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 2

296-138 IBM SchoolVista Assessment Suite Delivers Comprehensive Assessment Tools (announced on April 23, 1996) 56

296-139 IBM CICS Clients Version 2.0 (announced on April 23, 1996) 46

296-140 IBM Communications System for Windows NT Adds New Platform to Distributed Application Environment (announced on April 23, 1996) 57

296-141 SMARTsort for Workstations Version 1.2 for OS/2 offers Increased Performance and Cost-efficiency (announced on April 23, 1996) 17

296-142 SMARTsort for Workstations Version 1.2 for Windows NT (announced on April 23, 1996) 18

296-143 New IBM Data Collection Software Products for OS/2 and Windows NT Provide Advanced Function (announced on April 23, 1996) 58

296-144 New Terms and Conditions, Pricing, and Channels, and Enhanced Support for Three Members of the CallPath Family (announced on April 23, 1996) 47

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296-145 IBM System Display and Search Facility for MVS/ESA Release 6 (announced on April 23, 1996) 3

296-146 IBM Nature of Science Visit Series Offers Additional Operating Environments (announced on April 23, 1996) 59

296-147 IBM Writing and More for Grades 2/3 Enables Students to Understand and Become Proficient in Writing as a Process (announced on April 23, 1996) 60

296-148 Vendor Logo: NOV*IX for Client/Server Products Simplify TCP/IP Installation, Configuration, and Management While Enhancing Network Security (announced on April 23, 1996) 61

296-149 IBM NetVista Offers an Internet Solution for the K-12 Environment (announced on April 23, 1996) 62

296-150 IBM SchoolVista Language Arts for Grades 2/3 Offerings (announced on April 23, 1996) 63

296-151 IBM NetVista with NOV*IX for Client/Server Internet Offerings (announced on April 23, 1996) 64

296-152 IBM SchoolVista Mathematics Offers Software and Curriculum for the IBM SchoolVista Version 2.0 Instructional Management System (announced on April 23, 1996) 65

296-153 IBM Application Support Facility for MVS Version 3 Release 2 (announced on April 23, 1996) 4

396-062 Price Changes: IBM 4695 Point of Sale Terminals (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) (M,I) 66

396-063 Price Changes: Selected Industrial Computer Features (announced on April 23, 1996) (M) 66

396-064 Price Changes: Selected IDNX Features (announced on April 23, 1996) (A,M) 30

396-065 Price Changes: Selected Features of the RISC System/6000 (announced on April 23, 1996) (M,I) 18

396-066 Price Changes: Selected Disk Subsystems (announced on April 23, 1996) (M,I) 19

396-067 SchoolVista Version 2.0 Introductory Price Promotion (announced on April 23, 1996) (M) 67

696-012 IBM Internet POWERsolutions for AIX — Ready-to-Run Internet Solutions for the RISC System/6000 (announced on April 23, 1996) (I) 20

696-013 New Remote Service Provides IBM Mission Critical Operational Support for AIX Customers (announced on April 23, 1996) (M,I) 5

996-100 Hardware Withdrawal: Selected RISC System/6000 Features and Vendor Logo Products — Replacements Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (A,I) 21

996-101 Software Service Discontinuance: IBM AIX High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing/6000 Version 2.1 — Replacement Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) 48

996-102 Hardware Withdrawal: Selected IBM Color Monitors (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) (A) 48

996-103 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM Token-Ring Network 16/4 Adapter II — Replacements Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (A) 49

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996-104 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 7134 High Density SCSI Subsystem 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules — Selected Replacements Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) (A,I) 24

996-105 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 7527 Data Collection Terminal Models 001, 002, and all Features (announced on April 23, 1996) (A,I) 68

996-106 Hardware Withdrawal: 7133-010 SSA Disk Subsystem — Selected Cable Features — Replacements Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (A,I) 21

996-107 Software Withdrawal: IBM SchoolVista Version 1.0 — Replacement Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) (A) 69

996-108 Software Withdrawal: IBM Education LAN and Tools 386 Version 1.10 (announced on April 23, 1996) (A) 69

996-109 Software Withdrawal: Selected IBM K-12 Components — Replacements Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) (A) 70

996-110 Software Withdrawal and Services Discontinuance: IBM AIX Consumer Transaction Definition/6000 and Runtime/6000 (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) (I) 71

996-112 Software Withdrawal: Nature of Science Visit Series Products — Replacements Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) (A) 72

996-113 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM LANStreamer MC16 Adapter — Replacements Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (A) 30

996-114 Software Withdrawal and Service Discontinuance: Selected IBM CallPath Programs and Services — Replacements Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) (I) 50

996-115 Hardware Withdrawal: IBM 7135 RAIDiant Array 1.3GB and 2.0GB Disk Drive Modules — Replacements Available (announced on April 23, 1996) (summary only announcement) (A,I) 25

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