IBM S/390 ESCON CHANNEL PCI ADAPTER AND ADDITIONAL FEATURES

IBM S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter and Additional Features

Hardware Announcement
June 23, 1998
Announcement Letter Number: 198-158

The S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter allows you to:
- Use the S/390 System Host as a data server to the UNIX (R) environment
- Use the Channel connection as a gateway on the RS/6000 network
- Share data between the S/390 and RS/6000 environments
- Enhance the connection of legacy data to intranets, Internets, or extranets in support of e-business activity
The 6 Foot Extender Cable for Displays offers:
- Enhanced attachment of displays to "Rack" models
The 9.1GB Ultra-SCSI 16-bit Disk Drive Select is available on additional RS/6000 Models.

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For ordering, contact:
  Your IBM representative, an IBM
  Business Partner, or IBM North America
  Sales Centers at
    800-IBM-CALL  Reference: RE010

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Overview

The S/390 (R) Enterprise Systems Connection (ESCON (R)) Channel PCI Adapter provides a control unit (CU) capability to interconnect RS/6000 (TM) and S/390 environments to take full advantage of the performance and connectivity characteristics of ESCON technology.

This adapter along with the PCI ESCON Control Unit Connectivity Version 2.1 (5765-D49) enhance the connection of legacy data to intranets, Internets, or extranets in support of e-business activity. Support for S/390 ESCON Multiple Image Facility (EMIF) is now provided. EMIF allows data exchange between multiple Logical Control Units in the RS/6000 and multiple Logical Hosts in the S/390.

Multiple protocols are also supported:

TCP/IP
MPC
SNA
3088 CTC

Benefits

Enhances the capability and positioning of RS/6000 systems
Enables archival/retrieval of data
Provides access to "mainframe" databases
Delivers high reliability
Delivers performance advantages

The 9.1GB Ultra-SCSI 16-bit 1-inch (25-mm) High Disk Drive Select is now available on additional RS/6000 models. A 6 Foot Extender Cable for Displays (15-pin D-shell to 15-pin D-shell) is now available for "Rack" systems.

Intended Customers

The S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter is intended for customers with S/390 and RS/6000 environments who want to interconnect them.

The 6 Foot Extender Cable for Displays is for Models S70, H10, and H50 system users requiring a longer cable for a display.

Key Prerequisites

S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter (#2751) requires an RS/6000 with an available PCI slot, AIX (R) Version 4.3.0, or later, and PCI ESCON Control Unit Connectivity Version 2.1 (5765-D49).

Planned Availability Dates

July 10, 1998 -- 6 Foot Extender Cable for Displays
June 23, 1998 -- 9.1GB Ultra-SCSI 16-bit 1-inch High Disk Drive Select
July 31, 1998 -- S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter

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This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com

DESCRIPTION

The S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter (#2751) enables RS/6000 Systems to attach to IBM ESCON channels of the System/390 (R) mainframe. The S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter attaches directly to an ESCON channel providing fiber optic links using LED technology, and also attaches to ESCON Directors (fiber optic switches) permitting connections to multiple channels. Host operating systems supported include VM/ESA (R), MVS/ESA (TM), and OS/390 (TM).

Note:

The adapter has restrictions regarding the slots in which it can be installed. Refer to the Limitations section.
The adapter is supported on AIX Version 4.3.0 with a separately orderable device driver, PCI ESCON Control Unit Connectivity Version 2.1 (5765-D49).
Control Unit Multipath definitions are not supported in IOCP or HCD.
The 3174 Emulation Mode is not supported. For SNA users, MPC Emulation is now supported.
S/390 TCP/IP support is available in:
- IBM TCP/IP Version 3.1, or later, for VM (5735-FAL)
- IBM TCP/IP Version 3.1, or later, for MVS (TM) (5735-HAL)
MPC support is available in IBM TCP/IP Open Edition Version 3.4, or later, which is shipped as part of OS/390 Version 2.5 (5647-A01) when used with VTAM (R) Version 4.4, or later (5695-117).
The adapter requires ESCON external cabling.
APAR OW3336 is recommended to be installed on OS/390 BCP.

Characteristics

Single slot, full-length PCI adapter
Supports VM, MVS, and OS/390
Supports 3088, CLAW (TCP/IP), and MPC (SNA and TCP/IP) Emulations
Supports CLIO/S
Provides the same API for user-written application programs for CLAW and 3088 Emulations as ESCON Channel Connectivity for AIX Version 1.1 (5765-603)
Supports attachment to either 10 MB or 17 MB ESCON channels
Supports ESCON Multiple Image Facility (EMIF)
Supports a maximum distance of 43 km using a combination of LED and XDF ESCON links

The 6 Foot Extender Cable for Displays (#4242) is for Models S70 and H50 system users requiring a longer cable for attachment of a display.

The 9.1GB Ultra-SCSI 16-bit 1-inch (25-mm) High Disk Drive Select (#2904) is available on additional RS/6000 models.

Year 2000

These products do not have date dependencies and are therefore Year 2000 ready.

STATEMENT OF GENERAL DIRECTION

IBM intends to support the S/390 Enterprise Systems Connection (ESCON) Channel PCI Adapter (#2751) on the RS/6000 SP (TM) 332 MHz SMP nodes by year-end 1998. All statements regarding IBM's future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Refer to Software Announcement 298-222 dated June 23, 1998.

Trademarks

      RS/6000, MVS/ESA, OS/390, MVS, and SP are trademarks of
      International Business Machines Corporation in the United
      States or other countries or both.
      S/390, ESCON, AIX, System/390, VM/ESA, and VTAM are registered
      trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in
      the United States or other countries or both.
      UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other
      countries exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.
      Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
      service marks of others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PUBLICATIONS

The AIX (R) PCI ESCON (R) Control Unit Connectivity Version 2.1 Users Guide and Service Information (SC23-4232) ships with the PCI ESCON Control Unit Connectivity Version 2.1 (5765-D49). Additional copies are available.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Specified Operating Environment

S/390 (R) ESCON Channel PCI Adapter

Height: 10.7 cm
Length: 31.3 cm

Operating Environment

S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter

Temperature range: 0(degs) to 40(degs)C
Relative humidity: 8 to 80%
Electrical power: 13 watts
FCC Rating: Class A
EMEA emi Rating: CE Mark

Hardware Requirements: The S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter requires an RS/6000 (TM) system with an available PCI slot.

Software Requirements

S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter

AIX Version 4.3.0, or later
PCI ESCON Control Unit Connectivity Version 2.1 (5765-D49)

Limitations

S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter

Control Unit Multipath definitions are not supported in IOCP or HCD.
The 3174 Emulation Mode is not supported. For SNA users, MPC Emulation is now supported.
For Model S70 of the 7013, 7015, and 7017 systems, adapters are supported only in slots 10 and 14 of drawers 0 and 1.
For 7025-F50 and 7026-H50 systems, the number of S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapters (#2751) is affected by the number of Digital Trunk Quad Adapters (#6309) also installed. The maximum number of either adapter in any combination is three. Slot usage limitations are:
- Across slots 1 and 2 -- one #6309 or #2751 adapter only
- Across slots 3, 4, and 5 -- one or two adapters, either #6309 and/or #2751
- Across slots 6, 7, 8, and 9 -- one #6309 or #2751 adapter only

Planning Information

Cable Orders: No additional cables required.

Security, Auditability, and Control

These products use the security and auditability features of host hardware, software, and application software.

The customer 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

This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement.

IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM's warranty terms apply.

MES Discount Applicable: Equal to the volume commitment discount

Field Installable Feature: Yes, except for the 9.1GB Ultra-SCSI 16-bit 1-inch (25-mm) High Disk Drive Select.

Warranty Period: One year

Customer Setup: No, for the S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter and 9.1GB Ultra-SCSI 16-bit 1-inch High Disk Drive Select. Yes, for the 6 Foot Extender Cable for Displays.

Licensed Internal Code: Same license terms and conditions as designated machine

CHARGES

The charges provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.

Initial/ Model Feature MES Description Number Number OTC(1) Both

Machine Type 7013

S/390 ESCON S70 2751 $9,500 Both Channel PCI Adapter

9.1GB Ultra-SCSI 595 2904 1,100 Initial 16-bit 1-inch (25 mm) High Disk Drive Select

6 Foot Extender S70 4242 100 Both Cable for Displays (15-pin D-shell to 15 pin-D-shell)

Machine Type 7015 and 7017

S/390 ESCON S70 2751 9,500 Both Channel PCI Adapter

6 Foot Extender S70 4242 100 Both Cable for Displays (15-pin D-shell to 15 pin-D-shell)

Machine Type 7024

9.1GB Ultra-SCSI E30 2904 1,100 Initial 16-bit 1-inch (25 mm) High Disk Drive Select

Machine Type 7025

S/390 ESCON F50 2751 9,500 Both Channel PCI Adapter

Machine Type 7026

S/390 ESCON H50 2751 9,500 Both Channel PCI Adapter

6 Foot Extender H10 4242 100 MES Cable for H50 4242 100 Both Displays (15-pin D-shell to 15 pin-D-shell)

Machine Type 7043

9.1GB Ultra-SCSI 140 2904 1,100 Initial 16-bit 1-inch 240 2904 1,100 Initial (25 mm) High Disk Drive Select

(1)   One-Time Charge

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 Phone:     800-IBM-CALL (TM)
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 Reference: RE010

To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU.

Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.

Trademarks

      RS/6000 and 800-IBM-CALL are trademarks of International
      Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
      countries or both.
      AIX, ESCON, and S/390 are registered trademarks of
      International Business Machines Corporation in the United
      States or other countries or both.
      Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
      service marks of others.

IBM S/390 ESCON Channel PCI Adapter and Additional Features

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