IBM PC NETWORK ADAPTER II/A Contents Announcement Letter Number 187-080 dated April 2, 1987 US - Last Revised on April 2, 1987 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The IBM PC Network Adapter II/A (#1222) is a feature card specifically designed for connecting the new IBM Personal System/2 (TM) Model 50, Model 60, and Model 80 (8580-041/071) computers to the broadband IBM PC Network. It is compatible with the form factor and bus design of these new Personal System/2s to take advantage of greater Intel 80286 and 80386 processing speeds. The adapter supports the NETBIOS interface and the 802.2/Logical Link Control (LLC) protocols via the IBM Local Area Network Support Program (83X7873) which was also announced today. This allows the adapter to provide access to IBM PC Network and IBM Token-Ring Network applications written to the NETBIOS or APPC/PC interfaces. It is also compatible with the protocols of original PC Network Adapter via the IBM PC Network Protocol Driver program (6280061) which was also announced today. This allows the adapter to take advantage of the same protocol and interface as the original IBM PC Network. Purchase Price: $570 Planned General Availability Date: April 1987 (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corp. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o A feature card for IBM Personal System/2 Models 50, 60 and 80 (8580-041/071) o Modular broadband modem for connection to the IBM PC Network o Supports previously available PC Network protocol (contained on PC Network Adapter) and 802.2/LLC o Supports Remote Initial Program Load (RIPL) on the new systems shipped without hardfiles DESCRIPTION This new adapter features a 2 megabit-per-second transmission speed with CSMA/CD access protocol. It supports both the previously available PC Network protocol (contained on PC Network Adapter) via IBM PC Network Protocol Driver (6280061) and 802.2/Logical Link Control protocols via IBM Local Area Network Support Program (83X7873). The selected protocol and NETBIOS interface support are loaded into PC RAM to execute on the PC system processor. The IBM PC Network Adapter II/A ROM includes Power On Self Test (POST) diagnostics, which help the customer to identify adapter failure without diagnostic diskettes or printed problem determination procedures. The adapter also supports the Remote Initial Program Load (RIPL) feature. A 3-meter coaxial cable is supplied. The IBM Local Area Network Support Program allows this adapter to run with applications written for either the NETBIOS or APPC/PC interfaces. This adapter is also compatible with the IBM PC Network Adapter via the IBM PC Network Protocol Driver program (6280061) which was also announced today. PUBLICATIONS Installation instructions are shipped with the product. The following publications will be available immediately after general availability. To order, contact your IBM marketing representative. o IBM PC Network Broadband Planning Guide (S68X2268) o IBM NETBIOS Application Development Guide (S68X2270) o IBM PC Network Adapter Technical Reference (S68X2265) o IBM PC Network Adapter II/A Technical Reference (S68X2263) o IBM Translator Unit and Cabling Options (S68X2228) o IBM PC Network Hardware Maintenance & Service (S68X2240) o IBM PC Network Hardware Maintenance & Service Supplement/A (S68X2271) EDUCATION SUPPORT The Local Area Network Curriculum will be updated to include information on this announcement. Course description are contained in the Catalog of IBM Education (G320-1244). SCHEDULE General availability of the IBM PC Network Adapter II/A is planned for April 1987. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: A full size adapter slot in one of the following system units: o IBM Personal System/2 Model 50 (8550) o IBM Personal System/2 Model 60 (8560) o IBM Personal System/2 Model 80 (8580-041/071) PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: o IBM PC Network Protocol Driver (6280061) or IBM Local Area Network Support Program (83X7873). o IBM Personal Computer DOS 3.2 or higher with IBM PC Network Protocol Driver (6280061) o IBM Personal Computer DOS 3.3 (6280060) or higher with IBM Local Area Network Support Program (83X7873). COMPATIBILITY: The IBM PC Network Adapter II/A operates on the same network as the present PC Network Adapter and the new IBM PC Network Adapter II. FCC certification of the IBM PC Network Adapter II/A is Class B. PREREQUISITES: An existing or new broadband IBM PC Network. LIMITATIONS: An IBM PC Network Adapter II/A running IBM PC Network Protocol Driver cannot communicate with an IBM PC Network Adapter II/A or IBM PC Network Adapter II running IBM Local Area Network Support Program. Also Remote Initial Program Load (RIPL) feature is only supported on the new systems shipped without hardfiles. Size and distance of the network are the same as for the original IBM PC Network in either case. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The customer is responsible for set-up. CABLE ORDERS: A three meter coaxial cable is supplied with IBM PC Network Adapter II/A. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: Adapter ROM includes Power On Self Test (POST) diagnostics. PACKAGING: The adapter is shipped with a 3-meter coaxial cable and installation instructions. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL The IBM PC Network Adapter II/A utilizes the security and auditability features of the PC system hardware and software. 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 CUSTOMER SET-UP: Yes. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine for which the feature is installed. If the warranty period of the feature extends beyond that of the host system, the customer may be required to provide proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. CHARGES Feature Purchase Number Price For 8550, 8560 or 8580-041/071 IBM PC Network Adapter II/A 1222 $570 Order Purchase Publication Prices Number Price IBM PC Network Broadband S68X2268 $13.50 Planning Guide IBM NETBIOS Application S68X2270 49.25 Development Guide IBM PC Network Adapter Technical S68X2265 17.25 Reference IBM PC Network Adapter II/A Technical Reference S68X2263 21.25 IBM Translator Unit and Cabling Options Technical Reference S68X2228 9.25 IBM PC Network Hardware Maintenance and Service S68X2240 86.25 IBM PC Network Hardware Maintenance and Service Supplement/A S68X2271 8.50