IBM Power Systems models are enhanced with SAS tape and disk options

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1 , dated July 22, 2008 Power Systems models are enhanced with tape and disk options Table of contents 2 Key prerequisites 6 Publications 2 Planned availability dates 7 Services 2 Description 7 Technical information 4 Product positioning 7 Electronic Services 4 Product number 8 Prices At a glance I/O enhancements for i include: Feature #5912 PCI adapter for tape or disk Additional tape options: LTO-4 and 80/160GB DAT Expanded support for #5886 EXP 12S Disk Drawer Enhanced Power 520 editions Optional ECS WAN adapter Expanded 141 GB SCSI disk support To order, contact: Your representative or the Americas Call Centers at Your representative, an Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800--CALL ( ). Reference: YE001 Overview New tape drives and options for Power Systems You can now choose from three internal tape drives to place in the half-high tape slot in your Power 520 or Power 550 server's system unit. The newest of these drives is the # /160 GB DAT160 tape drive. It joins the lower-capacity # /72 GB DAT72 tape drive and the higher-capacity # GB LTO-4 tape drive to deliver a range of options to suit your needs. You can use the #5912 PCI-X adapter to attach tape drives or disk drives. These enhancements are supported by the i, AIX, and Linux operating systems. Other enhancements: The Power core Growth Edition and Power core 150 User Edition offer additional benefits. The configuration flexibility of Power Systems running the i operating system makes the previously mandatory WAN adapter an optional feature on POWER6 servers. Support for 141 GB SCSI disk drives is added to the POWER and to the 9406 models 800, 810, 825, 870, and 890. is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 Key prerequisites i 5.4, or later, AIX, or Linux operating system Planned availability dates August 26, 2008, except for the following: July 22, 2008 Power 520 edition enhancements Optional WAN adapter August 1, 2008, expanded 141 GB disk support: # # September Fibre channel adapter support Description enhancements The Power 520 (9407-M15, 9408-M25) and Power 550 (9409-M50) now offer you the choice of three tape drives that can be placed in the half-high tape slot in the system unit. The newest tape drive is the # /160 GB DAT160 tape drive. It joins the lower-capacity # /72 GB DAT72 tape drive and the higher-capacity # GB LTO-4 tape drive to provide a wider range of options. The #5746 LTO-4 tape drive was added in May 2008 without a formal announcement letter. The # /160 GB tape drive can use two different types of tape cartridges. It can use the 36/72 GB 4 mm DAT cartridge or the new 80/160 GB DAT cartridge. The 4 mm cartridge is identical to the cartridges used with the #5907 tape drive. The new 80/160 GB DAT cartridge offers 80 GB of capacity uncompressed or 160 GB of compression with typical 2x compression. The tape drive senses which tape cartridge is being loaded and handles the media accordingly. The #5912 PCI-X DDR dual-connector x4 adapter enables attachment to tape drives and disk drives. As an tape controller, the #5912 supports the attachment of external 36/72 GB DAT72, 80/160GB DAT160, and 800/1600GB LTO-4 tape drives. These tape drives are in the following tape units: U2, TS2240, TS2340, TS3100, TS3200, and TS3310. Other removable media devices supported include DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM drives. adapter-to-enclosure (AE) cables are used to attach removable media drives. The #5912 has no write cache, but each #5912 can support the attachment of up to 48 disk drives if carefully sized and properly cabled using #5886 EXP 12S Disk Drawers. Previously a maximum of one #5886 EXP 12S Disk Drawer was offered on the 9408-M25 or 9409-M50; but by using the #5912 adapter, additional disk drawers can be attached to the 9408-M25 and 9409-M50. The #5912 adapter and feature #5886 were announced earlier for use with the AIX operating system on the 9117-MMA and 9119-FHA, and now they can also be used by the i operating system. So, i can now support many more disk drawers on Power Systems, assuming that your disk performance requirements can be met with the zero write cache #5912 adapter. Mirroring support for #5912 controlled disk drives is offered. For i, mirroring support is integrated in the operating system. For AIX or Linux, RAID-10 support is provided by the #5912. RAID-5 and RAID-6 support is not supported for the #5912. The built-in capabilities of the #5912 enable path redundancy from the disk controller to the disk drives. With proper cabling, if one connection is lost to the disk drives, another path remains available via the redundant expanders in the disk drawer. This path redundancy is available for i, AIX, and Linux operating systems. AIX and Linux offer the additional redundancy option of dual-controller configurations. In this dual-controller configuration and with proper is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 cabling, if one #5912 adapter is lost, another can take over and continue to access the disk drives. The #5912 adapter is available for the 1-core Power 520 (9407-M15), 2-core Power 520 (9408-M25), and Power 550 (9409-M50) for both i and AIX environments. The 1-core Power 520 does not support attachment of an EXP 12S Disk Drawer. The Power 570 (9117-MMA) and Power 595 (9119-FHA) previously announced the #5912 adapter for AIX and Linux. Support for i is now available. The #5912 adapter is not available for the 9406-MMA. You should first convert your system to a 9117-MMA before ordering the #5912. This 9406-MMA to 9117-MMA conversion is offered at no additional charge and maintains the same serial number. For additional information on cabling, refer to the "Planning for Cabling" chapter in the Site and Hardware Planning Guide, SA , at Power 520 edition enhancements The 9407-M15 1-way Growth Express Edition (#6725) is enhanced with five additional i no-charge user entitlements. To obtain the larger number of no-charge users, the minimum configuration now required must include 4 GB of memory, 4 disk drives, and a 175 MB Write Cache (#5679). This discount is available for qualified orders shipped after July 22, 2008, that have the correct number of no-charge features included on the order. Previously, there was no difference in the minimum configuration for either the Entry or Growth Edition, and there had been no difference in the number of no-charge i user entitlements. There is no change to the 1-way Entry Express Edition (#6721). The 9408-M25 1/2-way 150 User Express Edition (#6762) is enhanced with 10 i no-charge user entitlements. Previously, the 150-user editions included zero user entitlements at no additional charge and required a minimum of 30 user entitlements (chargeable). Now, the 150- user edition requires a minimum of 150 user entitlements (140 chargeable + 10 no-charge). This discount is available for qualified orders shipped after July 22, 2008, that have the correct number of no-charge features included on the order. There is no change to the 1/2-way 30 User Express Edition (#6761) or the 1/2-way Unlimited User Express Edition (#6763). Electronic Customer Support for WAN adapters POWER6 systems no longer require a mandatory WAN adapter; however, it remains highly recommended, especially for configurations that do not have a Hardware Management Console (HMC). A WAN adapter has been required on System i systems for many years, offering a known connection into Electronic Customer Support and into a heavy-duty, remote-support diagnostic tool often called Piranha. Enhancements to ECS now allow connections over LAN adapters and are usually made through the HMC's communication adapter if an HMC is present. Similarly, Piranha can be used via an HMC connection. Given these enhancements, the WAN adapter is no longer included in the minimum configuration definition. If an HMC is not on the POWER6 configuration, a WAN adapter must be included to allow the use of Piranha. Piranha can enable developers to dial into a system to help diagnose difficult problems, assuming you allow access permission. You should ensure you have a method to connect electronically to to receive the best possible support. Expanded 141 GB SCSI disk support The POWER and the earlier-generation 9406 Models 800, 810, 825, 870, and 890 will now support 141 GB disk drives. The has eight disk slots (two sets of four disk slots) and previously supported only 70 GB disk drives. You can now mix 141 GB and 70 GB disk drives on the same system; normal configuration considerations such as minimum RAID size set and mirroring of the same size disk drives apply. The 141 GB disk drives are not supported in the Model 800/810/825/870/890 system units, but are supported in attached I/O towers/drawers such as the #5094, #5294, #0595, #5095, and #5786. previously announced plans to withdraw sales of new 70 GB and 282 GB disk drives starting in February 2009 while continuing to support 141 GB drives. This expanded support of the 141 GB drives gives you added flexibility. Updated features for rack-mount or deskside configurations is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 New 9407-M15, 9408-M25, and 9409-M50 systems will use different feature codes to indicate rack-mount and deskside configurations. This offers a more consistent Power 520 and Power 550 ordering structure to manufacturing. Because the same parts are shipped and there is no difference in price, you do not need to change existing systems already shipped or on order. The 9407/9408 changes from #7521+#7267 (rack-mount) to #7200+#7114 (rack-mount) and from #7250+#7224 (deskside) to #7112 (deskside). The 9409 changes from #7229+#7268 (rackmount) to #7360+#7146 (rack-mount) and from #7226+#7227 (deskside) to #7292 (deskside). Fibre channel adapter support Early in 2008, announced two smart Fibre Channel adapters running under the i 6.1 operating system on POWER6 systems. Initially, these adapters supported the 3592, 3584 (TS3500), and 3494 tape offerings. (Refer to Hardware Announcement , dated January 29, 2008.) Beginning at the end of September 2008, tape offering 3573 (TS3100 and TS3200) with LTO 3 or LTO 4 drives, with i 6.1 and applicable PTFs* on POWER6 systems will be supported: As indicated in January 2008, additional tape drives are planned to be supported in fourth quarter 2008 including the 3576 (TS3310), 3577 (TS3400), and 3580 (TS2340/TS2240). *Informational APAR II14355 will contain prerequisite PTF level information as available. Accessibility by people with disabilities A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act Power Systems models are capable, when used in accordance with 's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. Product positioning Three internal tape drives now offer a range of capacity, performance, and price. The external tape options feature additional options for sharing tape drives, automation, and hardware encryption. The #5912 adapter for disk drives delivers a cost-effective attachment, but where higher performance is a consideration, you should consider either SANs or disk controllers with write cache. Product number New features M Initial/ a MES/ i Both/ n Description Type Mod Feat Support CSU t Chg DB2 Web Qry Rpt Brkr (QU3) 5372 IS Initial No No No DB2 Web Qry SW Dev Kit (QU4) 5372 IS Initial No No No #4328/#1268 Load Source Spec Both Yes No Yes (EE) Drwr-Drwr 1M 9408 M Both Yes No Yes (EE) Drwr-Drwr 1M 9409 M Both Yes No Yes (EE) Drwr-Drwr 3M 9408 M Both Yes No Yes is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 (EE) Drwr-Drwr 3M 9409 M Both Yes No Yes (EE) Drwr-Drwr 6M 9408 M Both Yes No Yes (EE) Drwr-Drwr 6M 9409 M Both Yes No Yes (AE) Adpt-Encl 3M 9407 M Both Yes No Yes (AE) Adpt-Encl 3M 9408 M Both Yes No Yes (AE) Adpt-Encl 3M 9409 M Both Yes No Yes (AE) Adpt-Encl 6M 9407 M Both Yes No Yes (AE) Adpt-Encl 6M 9408 M Both Yes No Yes (AE) Adpt-Encl 6M 9409 M Both Yes No Yes Cbl (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 1.5M 9408 M Both Yes No Yes Cbl (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 1.5M 9409 M Both Yes No Yes (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 3M 9408 M Both Yes No Yes (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 3M 9409 M Both Yes No Yes (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 6M 9408 M Both Yes No Yes (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 6M 9409 M Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes 9407 M Both Yes Yes Yes 9408 M Both Yes Yes Yes 9409 M Both Yes Yes Yes MES Yes No Yes 9408 M MES Yes No Yes 9409 M MES Yes No Yes MES Yes No Yes DAT160 Data Cartridge 9407 M Initial N/A No Yes DAT160 Data Cartridge 9408 M Initial N/A No Yes DAT160 Data Cartridge 9409 M Initial N/A No Yes PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI Adpt RPO Onl Yes No Yes PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI Adpt RPO Onl Yes No Yes PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI Adpt 9406 MMA 5806 RPO Onl Yes No Yes PCI-X Adapter 9407 M Both Yes No Yes PCI-X Adapter 9408 M Both Yes No Yes PCI-X Adapter 9409 M Both Yes No Yes Deskside Covr Set w/door 9407 M Initial N/A No Yes Deskside Covr Set w/door 9408 M Initial N/A No Yes Rack-Mount Drwr Rail Kit 9407 M Initial N/A No Yes Rack-Mount Drwr Rail Kit 9408 M Initial N/A No Yes Rack-Mount Drwr Rail Kit 9409 M Initial N/A No Yes Rack-Mount Drwr Bezel 9407 M Initial N/A No Yes Rack-Mount Drwr Bezel 9408 M Initial N/A No Yes Deskside Covr Set w/door 9409 M Initial N/A No Yes Rack-mount Drawer 9409 M Initial N/A No Yes # M Both Yes No Yes # M Both Yes No Yes # M Both Yes No Yes # M Both Yes No Yes # M Both Yes No Yes # M Both Yes No Yes Existing features M Initial/ a MES/ i Both/ n Description Type Mod Feat Support CSU t Chg #4328/#1268 Load Source Spec Both Yes No Yes #4328/#1268 Load Source Spec Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes Both Yes No Yes MES Yes No Yes MES Yes No Yes MES Yes No Yes MES Yes No Yes MES Yes No Yes is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 # Both Yes No Yes # Both Yes No Yes # Both Yes No Yes # Both Yes No Yes # Both Yes No Yes # Both Yes No Yes # Both Yes No Yes # Both Yes No Yes Conversions Feature conversions From: To: Type Feature Type Model Feature Description Description RP CM Chg M No No Yes PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem NoIOP PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem M No No Yes Base PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem M No No Yes PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem NoIOP PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem M No No Yes Base PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem NoIOP M No No Yes Base PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem PCI 2-Line WAN w/modem NoIOP Note: Planned availability for these conversions is July 22, Codes: CSU = Customer Set Up RP = Return Parts Maint = Maintenance CM = Continuous Maintenance Chg = Charge Business Partner information If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use ID). Publications No publications are shipped with the announced features. is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 Services Global Technology Services services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management. These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for and many non- offerings. is your one-stop shop for IT support needs. For details on available services, contact your representative or visit For details on available Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your representative or visit For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit Select your country, and then select the product as the category. Technical information Specified operating environment Software requirements i 5.4, or later, AIX, or Linux operating system Planning information orders No cable orders required Security, auditability, and control These systems use the security and auditability features of i. Use of these facilities is optional. The security measures supplied by i are designed to reduce the risk of users changing or destroying data resources, but do not prevent it. The i security features include the use of passwords, a security option to limit a user to only functions provided by customerdesigned menus, and a security option to limit read/write access for files, libraries, and folders during normal operations. To achieve increased security, the i controls should be combined with physical security, division of duties, and other appropriate measures. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Electronic Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for servers. These is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

8 services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent. The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to resources for assistance in resolving technical problems. The Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to. Early knowledge about potential problems enables to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables to provide better support and service for your server. To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit Prices Features and specify codes Description Machine type Model Feature number Both/ Initial/ MES/ Support CSU MA Purchase price DB2 Web Qry Rpt Brkr (QU3) DB2 Web Qry SW Dev Kit (QU4) #4328/ #1268 Load Source Spec (EE) Drwr- Drwr 1M (EE) Drwr- Drwr 1M (EE) Drwr- Drwr 3M (EE) Drwr- Drwr 3M (EE) Drwr- Drwr 6M 5372 IS Initial No No $ IS Initial No No Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No 120 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

9 (EE) Drwr- Drwr 6M (AE) Adpt-Encl 3M (AE) Adpt-Encl 3M (AE) Adpt-Encl 3M (AE) Adpt-Encl 6M (AE) Adpt-Encl 6M (AE) Adpt-Encl 6M Cbl (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 1.5M Cbl (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 1.5M (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 3M (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 3M (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 6M (YO) 1X Adp-Enc 6M 9409 M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No Both Yes No 1, M Both Yes Yes 1,661 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

10 DAT160 Data Cartridge DAT160 Data Cartridge DAT160 Data Cartridge PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI Adpt PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI Adpt PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI Adpt PCI- X Adapter PCI- X Adapter PCI- X Adapter Deskside Covr Set w/door Deskside Covr Set w/door Rack- Mount 9408 M Both Yes Yes 1, M Both Yes Yes 1, MES Yes No M MES Yes No M MES Yes No MES Yes No M Initial N/A No M Initial N/A No M Initial N/A No RPO Onl Yes No RPO Onl Yes No MMA 5806 RPO Onl Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Both Yes No M Initial N/A No M Initial N/A No M Initial N/A No 150 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 10

11 Drwr Rail Kit Rack- Mount Drwr Rail Kit Rack- Mount Drwr Rail Kit Rack- Mount Drwr Bezel Rack- Mount Drwr Bezel Deskside Covr Set w/door Rackmount Drawer #3676 #3676 #3677 #3677 #3678 #3678 #4328/ #1268 Load Source Spec #4328/ #1268 Load Source Spec 9408 M Initial N/A No M Initial N/A No M Initial N/A No M Initial N/A No M Initial N/A No M Initial N/A No M Both Yes No 74, M Both Yes No 74, M Both Yes No 147, M Both Yes No 147, M Both Yes No 226, M Both Yes No 226, Both Yes No Both Yes No Both Yes No 1, Both Yes No 1, Both Yes No 1, Both Yes No 1,299 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 11

12 #4328 #4328 #4328 #4328 #1268 #1268 #1268 # Both Yes No 1, Both Yes No 1, Both Yes No 1, Both Yes No 1, Both Yes No 1, Both Yes No 1, MES Yes No MES Yes No MES Yes No MES Yes No MES Yes No Both Yes No 194, Both Yes No 194, Both Yes No 194, Both Yes No 194, Both Yes No 194, Both Yes No 194, Both Yes No 194, Both Yes No 194,850 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 12

13 Maintenance charges and conversions Maintenance charges Type Model Feature Description IOR 24 hr 9407 M $ M M Type Model Feature Description Ref 24 x 7 24 x 7 9 x 5 9 x M x 5 $63 $53 $44 $ M x M x Conversions Parts Purchase From To: returned price No $ No $ No $0 Machine type Model Feature number Price 5372 IS $ IS M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M , M , M , M , M M M is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 13

14 9408 M M MMA M , M , M , M M M M M M M M M M , M , M , M , M , M , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,700 Conversions M $ M M M M Trademarks POWER6, POWER5+, System i and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 14

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