7010-130 IBM RS/6000 Model 130 Document's Table of Contents: IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates Abstract Highlights Description Model Model Summary Matrix Maximum Customer Setup (CSU) Devices Supported Model Conversions Technical Description Physical Specifications Operating Environment Limitations Hardware Requirements Software Requirements Publications Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange No Charge Specify Codes Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable Feature Exchanges Accessories Customer Replacement Parts Machine Elements Supplies IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates Marketing Service Replaced Type Model Announced Available Withdrawn Discontinued By 7010-130 1991/03/12 1991/04/26 1995/01/06 - 7010-140 Abstract IBM UNIX systems consist of the IBM e(logo)server pSeries and IBM RS/6000 product lines. Providing unprecedented value, these innovative systems feature IBM's leading-edge technology and run the top-rated UNIX operating system, AIX. This broad product line ranges from powerful workstations ideal for mechanical design; to mission-critical symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) servers for ERP, SCM, CRM, transaction processing, and Web serving; up to parallel RS/6000 SP systems that can handle demanding scientific and technical computing and business intelligence tasks. These platforms provide the power to create change and the flexibility to manage it, with thousands of applications that provide real value. More than 1,000,000 systems have shipped to over 135,000 businesses worldwide. Model Abstract 7010-130 (For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 6, 1995) The Xstation Model 130 is IBM's entry Xstation model, offering solid performance at a modest price. The Model 130 delivers 0.5 Xmarks on the industry-standard benchmark, sufficient for many customer environments. Highlights Better resource sharing - Workstations, PCs, hard drives, peripherals, application software, etc., can all be shared by many users, instead of being duplicated on EVERY user's desktop where it can sit IDLE much of the time. Resource specialization - Server configurations can be optimized for the required functions: e.g. database, communications, image, etc. Extends life of existing assets - Xstations offload the graphics rendering workload from the workstation, thus freeing up more horsepower for application workloads. More durable desktop investment - Additional CPU, memory, or hard disk capacity can be added to the network as necessary, giving Xstation users the benefit of more or faster resources without having to upgrade the workstation or PC on everyone's desk. In addition, the X protocol effectively insulates or buffers the desktop device from much of the change and uncertainty on the "backend." As long as the backend host can support X-based applications, it doesn't matter whether the host is Brand "A" or "B", or whether it uses operating system "C" or "D". This capability is particularly valuable to customers migrating from one hardware platform or software application to another. Centralized administration and management - Software configuration, upgrades, support, backup, etc., can be handled centrally and consistently by the system administrator. And, since programs and data are not distributed throughout the enterprise on every desktop, there are fewer copies and files to maintain. Flexibility - An Xclient is an application running on a host anywhere in the network. An Xserver is the code running on the Xstation. The host-Xstation relationship may be one host per Xstation, one host for many Xstations, or many hosts for one Xstation. Thus, X gives customers the flexibility needed to accommodate the configuration requirements of different applications from the most CPU intensive to the least. Improved security - Since they do not have diskette drives, Xstations offer an additional measure of protection against the intentional theft of data or the accidental introduction of viruses. Better environmentals - Xstations have a smaller footprint, are quieter, consume less energy, and generate less heat than most workstations or PCs. Superior graphics performance - Xstations deliver outstanding graphics performance, even better in many cases than workstations. Recognize too, that with the increased usage of GUIs in most new application development, graphics performance is becoming important to everyone, not just CAD users. Lower cost of ownership - One recent study has shown very significant advantages (35-50%) for Xterminals versus workstations or PCs in the five year total life cycle costs, due primarily to network administration and software cost savings. Description Model Description 7010-130 TMS 34020 32MHz graphics processor Intel 80C186 12.5 MHz I/O processor 2MB of system memory (DRAM) standard, optionally expandable to 16MB The Xstation 130 comes with 512KB of I/O memory built into the planar board and one 2MB system memory module, which occupies one of the four available memory expansion slots. The memory expansion slots support memory modules in 1MB, 2MB and 4MB increments for a maximum total of 16.5MB (512KB I/O + 4 x 4MB = 16.5MB). When field upgrading to 16.5MB of memory, the 2MB memory module which comes standard is not needed, but is available for use in other Xstation 120's or 130's. 512KB of I/O memory standard 1MB of video memory (VRAM) standard, optionally expandable to 2MB Supported Display Modes: The base 1 MB Video Memory configuration supports: 640 x 480 x 256 Gray/Color 1024 x 768 x 256 Gray/Color 1280 x 1024 x 16 Gray/Color 1600 x 1200 x 2 Gray (With the 8508 grayscale monitor) The expanded 2MB Video Memory configuration supports: 1280 x 1024 x 256 Gray/Color 1600 x 1200 x 4 Gray (With the 8508 grayscale monitor) Ethernet LAN connection An Ethernet adapter is integrated on the planar board. The Xstation has physical plugs for "Thick" (IEEE 802.3 10BASE5) and "Thin" (IEEE 802.3 10BASE2) cable attachments. A RS/6000 external transceiver can be used to attach to "Twisted Pair" (IEEE802.3 10BASET). The Ethernet connection supports both the IEEE802.3 and Ethernet V2 protocols. One adapter card slot The adapter card slot can be used for the optional Token Ring, Ethernet, or Asynch Dual Adapter. Optional Token Ring LAN connection Allows the Xstation 130 to attach to a Token Ring LAN operating at 16 or 4 million bits per second. Optional second Ethernet LAN connection Dual LAN Capability The Xstation 130 can attach to two Ethernet LANs or one Ethernet and one Token Ring LAN simultaneously, providing customers with greater connectivity and availability. Two serial ports (19.2K baud max, 25 pin D-shell connector) The Xstation 130 also supports a Dual Asynch Adapter which provides an additional two serial ports, for a total of four. One parallel port Support for high resolution, 1024x768 and 1280x1024, monochrome or color, displays Up to 256 shades of gray Up to 256 colors out of a palette of 16.7 million Optional 30MB direct attached disk drive This fixed disk option for the Xstation 130 is intended for those users whose applications require significant offscreen pixel resources. These users typically fall into one of two categories. First, the applications used are basically image centered. These applications use pixel imaging for such things as map rendering, 3D shaded image view, seismic data reduction, etc. Typically, these applications use server memory to store the various images so that screen refresh will happen locally in the server as opposed to refresh over the network which can take longer. The second class of applications are those that choose to have the Xstation hold an image that is much larger than the viewed image. These applications may be image based such as map rendering or may be line based such as electronic Computer Aided Design. By placing the entire displayable image in the Xserver, the client is able to simulate a much smoother pan function as the user traverses the image viewing it through the physical limitations of the display. Both these categories of users can also be served by the addition of system memory. The fixed disk offering allows a less expensive solution however. It is important to determine that the user's application makes significant use of off screen pixel resources. If the application is not written to use this capability then the fixed disk provides no performance benefit. In addition to the primary use of the fixed disk, off screen pixel resources, the fixed disk also provides the following capabilities: Can IPL (Initial Program Load) from the locally resident fixed disk. This means minimal network traffic will be generated at IPL time for the server. This will also reduce somewhat the Xstation 130's dependence on the host. Can serve as a local font cache for all fonts obtained from the network. Over time, the LAN traffic and host dependency for font service will decrease as the Xstation acquires the fonts that the user's applications require. The design principle of the X Window System, or X, is to share the compute resource while distributing the user interface. Xstations exploit X to deliver broad access to applications and data in a LAN-attached environment at a significantly lower cost per seat than with intelligent workstations or PCs. Customers migrating to a distributed environment particularly value the Xstation's ability to provide access to legacy mainframe applications as well as to new client-server applications. Configuration Versatility IBM's standard Xstation offering includes the base system unit, a power cord, a 3 button mouse, and a keyboard. NOTE: In EMEA, the keyboard is not included as standard with the Models 120, 130 or 150; it is included as standard with the Model 140. Displays are not included, so that customers may choose from among the dozens of supported displays one which exactly matches their requirements. Supported displays are available in monochrome or color and cover a very wide range of screen sizes, pixel resolutions, signal refresh rates, and prices. Please see the Devices Supported section of this Salesmanual for detailed information. Customers may also choose either Token Ring or Ethernet LAN connection by selecting the appropriate feature code. "Universal" Access IBM's Xstations conform to open system standards -- a key factor in providing the customer both hardware interoperability and application portability. Xstations can display multiple windows on the screen with each window representing an application running on the same or different servers, IBM or non-IBM, somewhere in the network. Xstations can obviously support native X applications running on any X-capable platform -- virtually all variants of UNIX, as well as MVS, VM, et al -- but they can also support other environments by exploiting "emulation" software running on a server. Some of the accessible environments and an example of the enabling emulation software include: 3270 - via X3270 5250 - via AIX* AS/400* Connection Program ASCII - via any of a wide variety of ASCII emulation programs PC DOS - via AIX PC Simulator/6000 PC Windows - via DESQview/X or "WABI" Macintosh - via "Mac Application Services" "WABI" and "Mac Application Services" have already been shown as technology demonstrations, but are not yet available for purchase. Refer to the Statement of Direction in Announcement Letter #293-488. Ease of Installation Xstations have a local setup menu which complements the centralized graphical setup menus provided by SMIT (System Management Interface Tool) on the RS/6000. The Model 140 and 150 menus are graphical and allow for local control of nearly all configuration and setup parameters. The Model 120 and 130 menus are textual and allow for local control of a more limited set of parameters. Xstation setup can thus be managed either locally or centrally for greater customer flexibility. Remote Systems Management Xstations provide SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Agent Support. Network management software, like NetView/6000, can monitor Xstations and issue alerts or take corrective actions like re-IPLing the Xstation. The bottom line is that a large number of Xstations can be managed consistently and centrally by a single system administrator, thereby minimizing ongoing support costs. Local Print Capability Xstations have both serial and parallel ports to support local attachment of a wide range of printers. Customers benefit from both the convenience of having printers located nearby, as well as from the cost savings associated with not having to buy a LAN attachment device like a 4033. The parallel port is particularly appreciated by many customers because of its higher throughput. Advanced Features IBM's Xserver software is based on the latest version of the X Window System, X11R5. Some of the important Xserver features are its support for generic PCF fonts, network font servers, SNMP agents, XDMCP, the input extension, and the "save under" and "backing store" functions. Save under and backing store involve local storage of images hidden by pop-up windows or overlapping windows in order to improve performance and reduce LAN traffic. The Xserver software also has a low memory warning capability which warns the user when the Xstation's memory is 80%, 90%, and 99% utilized, thus allowing users to close unneeded windows to free up memory. Many competitors' Xterminals lack this feature, and will close windows without the user's consent without a warning. Another advanced feature of interest is display panning, also called hardware panning. Panning is where the logical screen is larger than the physical display. Simple mouse movement controls which part of the logical screen is viewable at any given moment. The size of the logical screen relative to the physical scre