IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 (R) MODEL 30 286 (8530-E2R) IBM Announcement Letter Number 189-013 dated January 24, 1989 IBM US - Last Revised on January 24, 1989 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The 8530-E2R is identical to the previously announced 8530-E21 except that the Model E2R provides a unique 50-key function keyboard instead of the Enhanced Personal Computer Keyboard. This model is intended for use in bank teller locations. The model designation of E2R is for ordering purposes only. Purchase Price: $2,595 Planned Availability Date: February 24, 1989 (R) Registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o Provides same system unit as IBM PS/2 (R) Model 30 286 (8530-E21) o Provides customizable 50-key function keyboard DESCRIPTION The 8530-E2R is identical to the 8530-E21 except that a customizable 50-key function keyboard is provided with the system instead of the enhanced PC keyboard. The 4700 Financial I/O Hardware Guide (#8927) includes an operating guide, test cards, and diskettes needed to install, test and operate the keyboard. The Hardware Guide also supports the other 4700 I/O devices (i.e., 4707, 4712, 4717, 4718, 4722) and may be ordered with any of them. In that event, it is not necessary to order a Hardware Guide with the 8530-E2R. It is recommended that at least one Hardware Guide be ordered per installation location. PUBLICATIONS The Guide to Operations (S01F-0233) is shipped with the product. Additional copies are available immediately. The following publications are available immediately. To order, contact your IBM representative. o Hardware Maintenance Reference Supplement (S01F-0234) o Hardware Maintenance Service Supplement (S01F-0235) o 8530 286 Service Summary (S01F-0236) o Technical Reference Manual (S01F-0237) The following publications refer to the 50-key function keyboard and other 4700 I/O devices: o 4700 Financial I/O Planning Guide (GC31-3762) o 4700 Financial I/O Programming Guide (GC31-3770) o 4700 Financial I/O Operating Guide (SC31-3763) The 4700 Financial I/O Planning Guide (GC31-3762) includes planning information for the keyboard. The Planning Guide also describes the other publications in the 4700 Financial I/O library. The 4700 Financial I/O Programming Guide (GC31-3770) includes programming information for the keyboard. Instructions for installing and using the device drivers and customization facilities are included. The 4700 Financial I/O Operating Guide (SC31-3763) provides the information needed to install and operate the keyboard. System library subscription service (SLSS) is not available. EDUCATION SUPPORT The system unit education courses are the same as those offered for the PS/2 Model 30 286. A description of these self-study and classroom courses is contained in the catalog of IBM Education (G320-1244). Call IBM-Direct Education at 1-800-426-2468 for schedules, enrollments and orders for self-study courses. For information regarding all Financial Services Industries (FSI) educational offerings, contact your marketing representative. SCHEDULE Planned availability is February 24, 1989. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Width -- 406 mm (16.00 inches) Depth -- 397 mm (13.60 inches) Height - 382 mm (15.04 inches) Weight - 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs) OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: Temperature -- 15.6 (degs) to 32.2 (degs) C (60 (degs) to 90 (degs) F) Relative Humidity -- 8% to 80% MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: A minimum configuration consists of the system unit, 50-key function keyboard and an analog display (IBM 4707, 8503, 8512, 8513, 8514 or equivalent). PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The keyboard device driver and customization process for the 50-key function keyboard requires DOS Version 3.3 or later for operation. The customization process requires the use of an enhanced PC keyboard. A unique password capability for the 50-key function keyboard is required if the password facility is to be used. This is provided on a diskette with the 4700 Financial I/O Hardware Guide. If the 50-key function keyboard is operating with LAN 1.3, the following keys and key sequences are not supported: PAUSE PRINT SCREEN CTL/ALT/DEL CTL/ALT/BREAK CTL/NUMLOCK CTL/ALT/* CTL/ALT/PRINTSCREEN CTL/BREAK COMPATIBILITY: After the workstation has been customized for the 50-key function keyboard, the workstation will no longer support general purpose Personal Computer application programs. LIMITATIONS: The keyboard device driver and customization code does not operate under IBM OS/2 (TM). The standard password capability does not operate with the 50-key function keyboard. (TM) Trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The 8530-E2R is designated as customer set-up (CSU). CSU allowance is one day. System unit set-up instructions are included with the machine. Keyboard set-up and customizing instructions must be ordered separately. CABLE ORDERS: Cables are provided with the system unit and keyboard. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: If a failure is found with the starter diskette installed, an instruction appears on the screen. If the test is successfully completed the system attempts to load an operating system first from the A drive, and then from the C drive. If an operating system is not found, the user is prompted, via an icon, to insert a diskette. A final default is provided through the use of a ROM loaded BASIC interpreter as explained in the Guide to Operations. The trouble-shooting procedures consist of a power-on self-test, diagnostic tests, and trouble-shooting charts designed to assist the user in isolating a defective machine element. The failing element can then be replaced or repaired under existing warranty provisions. A diagnostic support diskette is included in the 4700 Financial I/O Hardware Guide which contains self-test and diagnostic procedures for assistance in isolating a failing keyboard. PACKAGING: The system unit carton (8530E21) contains: o 8530-E21 system unit o Guide to Operations with warranty statement and FCC statement o Starter diskette o Line cord o Keyboard cable The keyboard carton (1392559) contains the 50-key function keyboard. Note: The documentation to install, test and customize the 50-key function keyboard is not included in the ship group and must be ordered separately. The 4700 Financial I/O Hardware Guide is necessary. (See Description.) ACCESSORIES AND/OR SUPPLIES: IBM Personal System/2 External 5.25-inch 360Kb Diskette Adapter Kit (#5004) can be purchased from IBM's authorized distributors or from IBM NDD's Direct Response Operations. Call IBM Direct Response Operations at 1-800-IBM-2468. Mail orders should be sent to: IBM Corporation IBM Direct Response Operations One Culver Road Dayton, New Jersey 08810 SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL Security and auditability features of this product are: o Through holes and cable keeper holes. o Mechanical lock on system cover. o User-defined password. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS VOLUME PURCHASE DISCOUNT: Volume purchasing is available under the Volume Procurement Amendment (VPA) to Agreement for Purchase of IBM Machines. The announced product is included in Category A, Discount Group 1 of the Workstations and Related I/O Exhibit (WKSN) and in Category A of the IBM Personal Computers/System VPA for Qualified Educational Institutions/Hospitals Exhibit (PCED). IBM CREDIT CORPORATION FINANCING: Term leases and installment payment plans are available for commercial and state and local government customers. CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION APPLIES: Yes. ELIGIBLE MACHINE UNDER ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR IBM MACHINES: No. WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. TYPES OF SERVICE: o Warranty - Customer Carry-In Repair (CCR) o Warranty Option - IBM On-Site Repair (IOR) o IBM Maintenance Agreement - IBM On-Site Repair (IOR) IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION: One. IBM Warranty Service, Maintenance Service or IBM Hourly Service may be obtained by calling 1-800-IBM-SERV. IBM Hourly Service is available at the applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price if applicable. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS: New product available. CUSTOMER SET-UP: Customer set-up allowance is one day. IBM set-up is available at the applicable IBM Hourly Service rate and terms. LICENSED INTERNAL CODE: No. EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: A 20% educational allowance is available to qualifying institutions in accordance with the Educational Allowance Amendment. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. CHARGES Model/ Machine Feature Purchase Description Type Number Price IBM PS/2 Model 30 286 8530 E2R $2,595 4700 Financial I/O 8927 30 Hardware Guide MINIMUM WARRANTY OPTION CHARGES: IBM On-Site Repair $25 (IOR) ANNUAL MINIMUM MAINTENANCE CHARGES: IBM On-Site Repair $164 (IOR) PUBLICATION CHARGES: Order Purchase Title Number Price 4700 Financial I/O Planning Guide GC31-3762 $ 5.05 4700 Financial I/O Programming Guide GC31-3770 7.60 4700 Financial I/O Operating Guide SC31-3763 12.00