IBM INTERNAL TAPE BACKUP UNIT INSTALLATION KIT D Contents Announcement Letter Number 193-126 dated May 18, 1993 US - Last Revised on May 18, 1993 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The IBM Internal Tape Backup Unit Installation Kit D (part number 64G3675) allows the IBM PS/2 (R) Internal Tape Backup Unit (part number 30F5279; feature code 5279) which is sold separately, to connect to and be easily installed in the following IBM systems: o PS/ValuePoint (TM) 6382, 6384, 6387 o PS/1 (R) 2155 o EduQuest (TM) Educational Computer 9603, 9604, 9605. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (1) Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. (2) NetWare is a trademark of Novell Corporation. Planned Availability Date: May 28, 1993. IN BRIEF . . . o Enables features of IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit to support PS/ValuePoint and PS/1 Systems, as well as EduQuest Educational Computer. - Application software provides Common User Access (TM) across the leading industry operating systems -- DOS, Microsoft (1) Windows (1), OS/2 (R) Presentation Manager (R), NetWare (2). - Single mini tape cartridge stores as much as 250 megabytes (250MB) of data using software data compression. - Perfect for individual or network file server backup. o Includes all necessary parts and instructions. Customer Letter Section DESCRIPTION BUSINESS SOLUTIONS -- ENABLING NEW APPLICATIONS The IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit will provide a cost-effective archive solution for PS/ValuePoint and PS/1 systems as well as EduQuest Educational Computer users. The new IBM Internal Tape Backup Unit Installation Kit D will provide a quick and effective solution for connecting the IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit to these systems. INVESTMENT PROTECTION -- HARDWARE The IBM Internal Tape Backup Unit Installation Kit D provides a competitively-priced interface that is fully compatible with the existing IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit. This enables the customer to make an investment decision to use the IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit without concern for the host system, and with assured compatibility with future systems based on the standard. INVESTMENT PROTECTION -- SOFTWARE The IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit as used in PS/ValuePoint, PS/1, and EduQuest Educational Computers is supported by the same compatible IBM DOS, OS/2 Presentation Manager, and Microsoft Windows-compatible application programs that are available for the current PS/2 Systems. This ensures that the customer's investment in employee training can be directly applied in using the IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit on these additional systems. PUBLICATIONS The publication, INSTALLATION AND TEST INSTRUCTIONS (G571-0270; part number 64G3670) is shipped with the product. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Width: 229 mm (9 inches) Depth: 305 mm (12 inches) Height: 76 mm (3 inches) Weight: .45 kg (1 lb) MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: o One of the following IBM products: -- IBM PS/ValuePoint 6382, 6384, 6387 -- IBM PS/1 2155 -- EduQuest Educational Computer 9603, 9604, 9605. o An available 5.25-inch bay on the system unit. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit is supported by the following: o IBM Internal Tape Backup Program 250 for Personal Systems (DOS compatible Version 3.0) (PS2TAPE; part number 49F5693) o IBM Internal Tape Backup Program 250 for Personal Systems (DOS Windows Version 1.0) (PS2TAPE for Windows; part number 49F5666) o IBM PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Program (OS/2 Presentation Manager compatible Version 2.01) (PMTAPE; part number 92F3343) LIMITATIONS: For specific software requirements, refer to the programming announcements for the software listed above. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The IBM Internal Tape Backup Unit Installation Kit D is designed as customer setup. Installation instructions are enclosed in the package. CABLE ORDERS: No cables are required. INSTALLABILITY: Installation time for the IBM Internal Tape Backup Unit Installation Kit D is approximately 20 minutes. PACKAGING: NUMBER OF PRODUCT SHIPMENT GROUP BOXES Installation Kit D Adapter Card 1 Cover Plate Mounting Brackets (2) Mounting Screws (8) Torx (3) Wrench Installation and Test Instructions (3) Torx is a trademark of the Textron, Inc. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL This product uses the security and auditability features of the host Personal System. 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 FEATURE SECTION MES DISCOUNT APPLICABLE: No. FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes. WARRANTY PERIOD: Yes. One Year. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM Personal System in which the feature is installed. CHARGES -- FEATURES: DESCRIPTION PART PURCHASE NUMBER PRICE Installation Kit D 64G3675 $36