IBM 7207 525MB EXTERNAL 1/4-INCH CARTRIDGE TAPE DRIVE Contents Announcement Letter Number 192-009 dated January 21, 1992 US - Last Revised on January 21, 1992 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The IBM 7207 525MB External 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Drive is an external, self-powered streaming tape drive that attaches to a RISC System/6000 (TM) small computer system interface (SCSI) input/output (I/O) controller via an SCSI cable. The 7207-011 provides up to 525MB of data per cartridge and low-cost save/restore functions for migrating files from other 1/4-inch-cartridge-based workstations and systems. Planned Availability Date: April 24, 1992. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o The 7207-011 provides 3.5 times greater data capacity than the 7207-001. o The 7207-011 offers four times greater reliability over the 7207-001 by using new design technology breakthroughs. o The 7207-011 provides over two times improvement in data transfer rate over the 7207-001. DESCRIPTION The 7207-011 is an external, self-powered streaming tape drive that attaches to the RISC System/6000 SCSI I/O controller via an SCSI cable. The 7207-011 offers 3.5 times improvement in data storage capacity and over two times improvement in data transfer rate over the 7207-001. It is also designed to offer four times greater reliability, which results in improved availability over the 7207-001. PUBLICATIONS The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies will be available by May 1992. o 7207 Setup and Operator Guide (SA23-2641-02) o 7207 Service Guide (SA23-2642-02) o Translated Safety Manual (SA23-2652-02) The following publications will be available by May 1992. To order, contact your IBM representative. o 7207 Setup and Operator Guide (SA23-9641-02) o 7207 Service Guide (SA23-9642-02) o Translated Safety Manual (SA23-9652-02) The Systems Library Subscription Service (SLSS) is available by order number only. Customers currently subscribing to SLSS will receive publication updates automatically. SCHEDULE The planned availability date is April 24, 1992. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: o Width: 280 mm (11.0 inches) o Depth: 285 mm (11.3 inches) o Height: 80 mm (3.3 inches) o Weight: 4.5 kg (10.0 pounds) OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: o Temperature: 16 (degs) to 32.0 (degs) C (60 (degs) to 90 (degs) F) o Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% o Wet Bulb: 23.0 (degs) C (73 (degs) F) maximum o Electrical Power: 0.12 KVA o Noise Level: 46 dBA operating, 40 dBA idle MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The 7207-011 attaches to the 7011 POWERstation/POWERserver, all models; 7012 POWERstation/POWERserver, all models; 7013 POWERstation/POWERserver, all models; and 7016 POWERstation Model 730. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: AIX (R) Version 3.2 for RISC System/6000 is required. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The 7207-011 is designated as customer setup. Customer setup, service, and programming publications are available. CABLE ORDERS: One SCSI cable is included with each order and must be specified on the initial plant order. Specify code 9119 includes one SCSI controller to first device cable (feature #2832). Specify code 9120 includes one device to device cable (feature #3130). Specify code 9121 includes one integrated SCSI controller to first device cable (feature #2833). ACCESSORIES AND/OR SUPPLIES: Accessories: Included with the 7207-011 is one test cartridge, part number 21F8586. Supplies: IBM 525MB 1/4-Inch Tape Cartridge, part number 21F8587 (shipped in a pack of five) and IBM 525MB 1/4-Inch Cleaning Cartridge, part number 21F8570 (provides 12 cleanings). Supplies can be purchased from IBM Authorized Supplies Dealers, IBM Authorized Distributors, or IBM Telemarketing Operations (TMO). Call IBM TMO at 800-IBM-2468. Mail orders should be sent to: IBM Corporation IBM Telemarketing Operations One Culver Road Dayton, NJ 08810 SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume purchasing is available under the Volume Discounts section of the IBM Customer Agreement. For details regarding volume discount commitment, delegated special bid, and special bid transitions, refer to Marketing Announcement 392-010, dated January 21, 1992. The IBM 7207 Tape Drive announced today is included in Category A of the new revenue-based Volume Discount Exhibit -- Advanced Workstation Systems (AWS) announced in Marketing Announcement 392-010, dated January 21, 1992. The IBM 7207 Tape Drive is also available in AWS Category B, which may be more favorable to customers purchasing this tape drive during a contract period when systems are not also being acquired. The new revenue-based Volume Discount Exhibit -- Advanced Workstation Systems (AWS), included in Marketing Announcement 392-010, must be used for all new volume discount commitments. Customers with an existing volume discount commitment in Category B of the Volume Discount Exhibit -- Advanced Workstations and Related I/O (ADWK) may order this tape drive as additional quantities to, or as direct substitutes for, any other machines in ADWK Category B, subject to availability. IBM CREDIT CORPORATION FINANCING: Installment payment plans are available for commercial and state and local government customers. CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION APPLIES: Yes. WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. WARRANTY SERVICE: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR). MAINTENANCE SERVICE: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR). IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION: Two. IBM warranty service, maintenance service, or hourly service may be obtained by calling 800-IBM-SERV. IBM hourly service is available at the applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price if applicable. MID-RANGE SYSTEM OPTION: The 7207 is an eligible machine for the Mid-Range System Option of the IBM Customer Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. DISCOUNT THREE-YEAR FIVE-YEAR 7207-011 12% 17% CORPORATE SERVICE OPTION: The 7207 is an eligible machine for the Corporate Service Option of the IBM Customer Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. ELIGIBLE DISCOUNT TYPES THREE-YEAR FIVE-YEAR Network 15% 20% System 12% 17% EXTENDED MAINTENANCE OPTION: The 7207 is an eligible machine for the Extended Maintenance Option of the IBM Customer Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS: New product available. FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURES/MODEL CONVERSIONS: Yes. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes. LICENSED INTERNAL CODE: No. EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: The Educational Allowance is 30%. CHARGES Minimum Model/ Maintenance Machine Feature Purchase Charge Description Type Number Price (Monthly) 525MB Tape Drive 7207 011 $2,415 $16 SCSI Controller 2832 315 NA Cable Device-to-Device 3130 78 NA Cable Integrated SCSI 2833 195 NA Cable