IBM STORE CONTROLLER KIT AND SECOND STORE LOOP ADAPTER/A FOR IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 (R) MODELS 60 70 80 Contents Announcement Letter Number 188-129 dated August 16, 1988 US - Last Revised on August 16, 1988 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The IBM Store Controller Kit allows the IBM Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) Models 60 (8560-041, 071), 70 (8570-E61, 121), or 80 (8580-041, 071, and 8580-111, 311), with IBM 4680 Operating System Version 2 (5601-192) to become a Store Controller for the IBM 4680 Store System. The Second Store Loop Adapter/A option monitors another store loop's activity and, with the 4680 Operating System, takes control of the monitored loop if it detects a lack of Store Controller activity. Purchase Prices: Store Controller Kit (#6500) $1,125 Store Loop Cable (#6601) 42 Second Store Loop Adapter/A (#6701) 875 Planned Availability Date: September 30, 1988 (R) Registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o PS/2 internal speed and memory capacities o Installed PS/2 upgrades o Optional Second Store Loop for backup o Token-Ring Networking to service Multicontroller, PS/2, and IBM Personal Computer AT (R) Store Controllers with the same network master o Selected PS/2 options support See IBM Programming Announcement 288-409, dated August 16, 1988. DESCRIPTION STORE CONTROLLER KIT (#6500) The Store Controller Kit allows users to convert the PS/2 (8560-041, 071), (8570-E61, 121), and (8580-041, 071, 111, or 311) into Store Controllers for the 4680 Store System. It consists of a Store Loop Adapter/A, Store Loop Cable, and a Store Systems Ship Group. Refer to Packaging for additional content information. The Store Loop Adapter/A, with the IBM 4680 Operating System Version 2 (5601-192), controls a store loop to which up to 64 IBM 4683 Model 001 or A01 Point of Sale Terminals may be attached. A 4683 Model 002 may be attached to each 4683 Model 001 or A01 for a total of 128 terminals per store loop. Because the number of terminals that an application environment can support depends upon application throughput and response time requirements, these requirements should be reviewed with the IBM marketing representative. The loop operates at 38,400 bps. The adapter contains two 2,000-character, battery-protected buffers for ensuring that data is correctly written to the disk before the buffer is released for the next operation. SECOND STORE LOOP ADAPTER (#6701) The second Store Loop Adapter is physically the same as the kit adapter, and is set to monitor mode, at installation, by the setup program. The 4680 Operating System Version 2 (5601-192) controls automatic switchover to loop control if no controller activity is detected on the monitored loop. STORE LOOP CABLE (#6601) The Store Loop Cable provides the connection between the Store Loop Adapter in the Controller and the store wiring. It is a shielded, 4mm (13ft), self-shorting cable with an IBM Cabling System data connector for connecting the store wiring, and an SDL plug for connecting the Controller. Cabling is included in the Store Controller Kit. If it is required for the Second Store Loop Adapter/A, it must be ordered. PUBLICATIONS The following publications are shipped as part of the Store Controller Kit: o IBM Store Loop Adapter/A Installation Guide (SK2T-0318)* o IBM 4680 Store System: Setup and Verification (SA27-3703)* o IBM 4680 Store System: Terminal Operations Guide (SA27-3704) o IBM 4683 Parts Catalogue (S131-0097) o IBM 4680 Store System: Problem Determination Guide (SY27-0316)* o IBM 4683 POST: Maintenance and Technical Reference Manual (SY27-0295)* o IBM Personal System/2 Store Loop Adapter/A Supplements for the Hardware Maintenance Library** * Available immediately. To order, contact your IBM representative. ** Available now but not shipped with the Store Controller Kit. SCHEDULE Planned availability is September 30, 1988. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Width - 228mm (11.5 inches), Height - 88mm ( 3.5 inches) OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: Temperature - 15.6 to 32.2 (degs)C (60 (degs) to 90 (degs)F) Relative Humidity - 0 to 80% MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: For Store Controller memory requirements, see IBM Programming Announcement 288-409, dated August 16, 1988. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The PS/2, when used as a Store Controller, requires the 4680 Operating System Version 2 (5601-192) licensed program. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The Store Controller Kit (#6500), Second Store Loop Adapter/A (#6701), and Store Loop Cable (#6601) are customer setup features when they are to be used on installed PS/2 Models 8560-041, 071, 8570-E61, 121, or 8570-041, 071, 111, or 311. The customer is responsible for unpacking and setting up these optional features in accordance with the installation instructions provided by IBM. When ordered with PS/2 Models (8560-041, 071), (8570-E61, 121), or (8580-041, 071, 111, or 311), the Store Controller Kit and the Second Store Loop/A will be installed by IBM prior to shipment. The customer must provide all necessary communications facilities and data connectors for the store loop. The customer must determine if an uninterruptable power source is required. INSTALLABILITY: IBM now offers Customized Operational Services. Through these services, IBM will customize the machine, perform network tests, and provide configuration and consolidation services. For details of these and other available services, see IBM Product Announcement 188-005, dated January 26, 1988. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: The IBM Store Loop Adapter/A Installation Guide, provided as part of the Store Controller Ship Group with the PS/2 Guide, provides problem determination procedures for the System Unit. PACKAGING Store Controller Kit o Store Loop Adapter/A o Store Loop Cable Store Controller Ship Group o Machine Group - 4683 Lock Accessory Kit - 4683 Frame Separation Tool o Publications Group - IBM Store Loop Adapter/A Installation Guide - IBM 4680 Store System: Setup and Verification - IBM 4680 Store System: Terminal Operations Guide - IBM 4683 Parts Catalogue - IBM 4680 Store System: Problem Determination Guide - IBM 4683 Post: Maintenance and Technical Reference Manual SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL These features use the security and auditability features of the Personal System/2 in which they are installed. 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 FEATURES WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. WARRANTED: Customer Carry-In Repair (CCR) FIELD-INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the Personal System/2 in which these options are installed. CHARGES Features Feature Purchase Description Number Price Store Controller Kit 6500 $1,125 Store Loop Cable 6601 42 Second Store Loop Adapter/A 6701 875 ANNUAL MINIMUM MAINTENANCE CHARGES: Not applicable.