Family 9406+07 IBM eServer iSeries Model 250

IBM EMEA Sales Manual
Revised:  July 29, 2003.

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Highlights

Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange

Description

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Product Positioning

Machine Elements

Models

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Technical Description

 

 

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Abstract

This IBM 9406 is the iSeries Model 250.

Model Abstract 9406-250

The IBM 9406 IBM eServer iSeries Model 250 has up to 1GB main storage, up to 175.4 GB of disk capacity, and special hardware and software packaging.
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Highlights

iSeries Model 250:


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Description

iSeries Model 250 is the ideal choice for businesses looking for an easy to use and highly cost-effective server solution. iSeries Model 250 delivers mission-critical availability and the manageability, security, and reliability you need to handle the extreme demands of today's business.

iSeries Model 250 packages are now easier to buy, and cost less. Previously sold only as a custom configured server, now you select one of two packaged configurations with the most popular, frequently chosen features combined with powerful iSeries software.

After your initial acquisition, you can add function and capacity as required.

Two packages meet your requirements at initial acquisition; later, you can add function and capacity with optional features.

The two Model 250 packages are identical, except for the processor. 

 Package              Processor CPW    Interactive CPW
---------             -------------    ---------------
Entry (#0297)             50                15
Growth (#0298)            75                20

Relative performance measurements are derived from commercial processing workload (CPW) on the iSeries. CPW is representative of commercial applications, particularly those that do significant database processing in conjunction with journaling and commitment control. CPW values may not be realized in all environments.

·         Processor CPW -- maximum relative performance for this processor feature running commercial processing workloads. This value, stated as Client/Server CPW in previous releases, can be used to compare relative performance between various processor features.

Each package contains:

High system availability is crucial for small enterprises. The new Model 250 packages include mirrored disk protection.

The following software is preloaded on both packages:

This software is in the PPS tier. Processor group P05 applies to Software Subscription on the Model 250 packages.

Selected feature upgrades to installed Model 250 packages are available. MES orders are not supported by the marketing configurator for Model 250 packages. However, since the Model 250 packages are equivalent to custom Model 250 configurations, existing Model 250 documentation can be used to determine configuration capability of the system. Upgrades from Entry to Growth packages are not offered.

The following optional features are available for the packages:


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Product Positioning

The iSeries Model 250 delivers the hallmark iSeries characteristics of:

With its affordable price, packaging of hardware and system software, flexibility, expandability, and simple operation, the Model 250 is an outstanding choice for transaction serving, data serving, and 5250 data stream applications.

Model 250 features:

·         Multiple workload server for traditional core business applications and new OS/400 and AIX-based applications

The Model 250 provides a cost effective way to complement installed systems within an enterprise (or department), replace older AS/400s, and leverage existing application investment.

iSeries Model 250 Compared to Models 270 and 820

Consider the Models 270 or 820 when:

·         Future growth expectations exceed the Model 250 performance, interactive or expandability capabilities


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Models

Model Summary Matrix

Model 250 Summary 

Model 250 Package                    #0297    #0298
                                    (Growth) (Entry)
                                     -----    -----
Main Storage (MB)
 Minimum                               256      256
 Maximum                              1024     1024
 
DASD Capacity (GB)
 Minimum                              8.58     8.58
 Maximum                             175.4    175.4
 
Maximums:
 
 Communication Lines                    30       30
 
 LAN Ports                               6        6
 
 Twinaxial Controllers                   6        6
 Maximum Twinaxial Workstations        240      240
 
 l/4-Inch Cartridge Tape,                1        1
 
 CD-ROM                                  1        1
 
 External Tape (Maximum)                 2        2
 Optical Libraries (3995)                2        2

Capacities shown are for models shipped from the plant and include any prerequisite expansion features. Some combinations of devices may be subject to configuration restrictions.

Maximum

Not available.

Customer Setup (CSU)

Model 250 initial installation and designated features are customer setup.

The customer is responsible for installation of external cables, displays, printers, and modems. Customers can request IBM service personnel or their Business Partner to perform these activities which are subject to a charge.

Customer responsibilities include:

·         Adequate site and system planning and preparation.

EZ-Setup

EZ-Setup simplifies iSeries setup with a GUI and an easy-to-follow interface on your PC attached to an iSeries via Op Console, or a LAN connection. EZ-Setup steps you through the setup process and minimize decisions where possible. EZ-Setup is delivered on the Setup and Operations CD shipped with the iSeries system hardware. The code runs on a PC under Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000.

EZ-Setup leads you through these tasks:

·         Installs Client Access Express and the components of Operations Navigator needed by EZ-Setup

LPAR

Software Install

Security

BRMS

iSeries Information Center

What is iSeries Information Center?

When it comes to iSeries technical reference and user information, IBM's goal is to provide a single interface through which users can search, retrieve, view, and print this iSeries information. Whether you're looking for new or existing information, the first place to go for iSeries technical reference and user information is the iSeries Information Center.

Key Highlights

·         Offers a simple, easy-to-use interface to iSeries information

iSeries Information Center Topics

Current topics include:

With each release, the Information Center should continue to grow as IBM migrates additional information from the iSeries Softcopy Library CD-ROM.

The Information Center is available:

·         On the Internet:

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter

Technical Studio

The Technical Studio is accessed through the Information Center or directly at the following Web site:

www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/techstudio

It is the place to go when you're looking for workshops, tools, and technical information to expand the strategic use of iSeries in your enterprise. Solutions are shown for various business needs. For each solution, a very specific path is defined that applies to most customers (typically combining several iSeries software technologies). Each path is a series of simple step-by-step procedures.

Major categories in the Technical Studio include:

Individual topics recently added to the Technical Studio include:

Planning Information

Customer Responsibilities

Model 250 initial installation and designated features are customer setup.

The customer is responsible for installation of external cables, displays, printers, and modems. Customers who request IBM service personnel to perform these activities are subject to a charge.

Customer responsibilities include:

·         Adequate site and system planning and preparation.

Site Planning Information

For additional technical planning information, refer to the iSeries planning Website at:

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/pubs/html/as400/infocenter.html

Devices Supported

Not available.

Model Conversions

Processor Feature Conversions Within the Model 250 

From:        To:
-----        ---
#2295        #2296
 


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Technical Description

 

Physical Specifications

Operating Environment

Limitations

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

 


Physical Specifications

                                       Dimensions         Weight
                                       ----------         ------
                             Width
                            (w/stand)  Depth  Height    Est. Maximum
                            ---------  -----  ------    ------------
Model 250
 System Unit                340mm      661mm  610mm     38.6kg
 with System Expansion Unit 550mm      661mm  610mm     70.5kg
 

Operating Environment

Temperature:  10 to 38 degrees C (50 to 100 degrees F)
Relative Humidity:  8% to 80% (All tape media used on AS/400 have a
relative humidity range of 20% to 80%.)
Wet Bulb:  23 degrees C (73.4 degrees F)
Electrical Power:              Watts     kVA
 System Unit                   450       0.469
  with System Expansion Unit   782       0.815
 
Acoustic Noise Level per ISO 9296
                               LwAd (Bels)         LpA   (dB)
                               Idle   Operating    Idle  Operating
System Unit                    5.5    5.7          40    42
 with System Expansion Unit    6.2    6.3          44    45
 
Leakage and Starting Current:
  Leakage current:  1mA
  Inrush current:   45A
 

Limitations

Not applicable.

Hardware Requirements

Not applicable.

Software Requirements

OS/400 V4R5, or later.
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Publications

The following CD-ROMs are delivered with all new system and upgrade orders:

The following hardcopy publications are shipped with the product:


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Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange

 

No Charge Specify Codes

Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable

Feature Exchanges


No Charge Specify Codes

                                          Order
Feature  Description                      Code
-------  ----------------------------     -----
0002     Customer Install MES              M
0003     Order Installed by IBM            M
0005     Bulk MES Order                    M
0040     Mirrored System Disk Level        B
0044     Device Parity Protection          B
0096     Lcl Src Tape w/PCI Ctlr           B
0203     Side by Side Install              P
0205     RISC-to-RISC Data Migration       P
0220     Token-Ring on Integ Netfin Ser    B
0221     Ethernet on Integ Netfin Serv     B
0222     100/10Mbps Ethernet Specify       B
0274     CSC Specify                       P
0275     CSC Specify                       P
0276     CSC Specify                       P
0277     CSC Specify                       P
0278     CSC Specify                       P
0279     CSC Specify                       P
0280     CSC Specify                       P
0281     CSC Specify                       P
0282     CSC Specify                       P
0283     CSC Specify                       P
0284     CSC Specify                       P
0285     CSC Specify                       P
0286     CSC Specify                       P
0322     Iceland Hardware                  B
1311     System Unique Identifier          M
1431     2.8m 200V/10A Pwr Cd EU/Asia      B
1432     2.8m 200V/10A Pwr Cd Denmark      B
1433     2.8m 200V/10A Pwr Cd S Afric      B
1434     2.8m 200V/10A Pwr Cd UK           B
1435     2.8m 200V/10A Pwr Cd Swiss        B
1436     2.8m 200V/10A Pwr Cd Italy        B
1437     2.8m 200V/10A Pwr Cd Israel       B
1439     4.3m 200V/10A Pw Cd EU/Asia       B
1440     4.3m 200V/10A Pw Cd Denmark       B
1441     4.3m 200V/10A Pw Cd S Africa      B
1442     4.3m 200V/10A Pw Cd Swiss         B
1443     4.3m 200V/10A Pw Cd UK            B
1444     4.3m 200V/10A Pw Cd Italy         B
1445     4.3m 200V/10A Pw Cd Israel
2902     Estonian                          B
2903     Lithuanian                        B
2904     Latvian                           B
2909     Belgian English                   B
2911     Slovenian                         B
2912     Croatian                          B
2913     Macedonian                        B
2914     Serbian                           B
2915     Polish                            B
2916     Russian                           B
2917     English U/L DBCS                  B
2918     Slovakian                         B
2919     Portuguese MNCS                   B
2920     Farsi                             B
2924     English                           B
2928     French                            B
2929     German                            B
2931     Spanish                           B
2932     Italian                           B
2939     German MNCS                       B
2940     French MNCS                       B
2941     Arabic                            B
2942     Italian MNCS                      B
2944     Icelandic                         B
2950     English U/C SBCS                  B
2956     Turkish                           B
2957     Greek                             B
2974     Bulgarian                         B
2975     Czech                             B
2976     Hungarian                         B
2978     Portuguese                        B
2980     UK English                        B
2982     Finnish                           B
2983     Norwegian                         B
2984     Belgian French                    B
2987     Swedish                           B
2988     Dutch                             B
2989     Belgian Dutch                     B
2990     Hebrew                            B
2992     Romanian                          B
2993     Danish                            B
2995     Albanian                          B
5000     Software Preload Required         P
5001     Customer Solution Center          B
5027     Software Version V4R5             P
5028     Software Version V5R1             P
5521     Partial System Specify            B
9313     Base 8.58GB Disk Unit             P
9720     Base PCI WAN/Twinaxial IOA        P
9723     Base Ethernet IOA                 P
9724     Base 16/4Mbps Token-Ring IOA      P
9738     Base PCI 100/10Mbps Ethernet      P
9771     Base PCI 2-Line WAN w/Modem       P
 
  Order Codes:
         B - Available on both initial and field upgrade orders
         M - Available on field upgrade (MES) orders only
         P - Available on initial orders from the plant only
         S - Supported for migration only and cannot be ordered
 

Disk Protection

For systems that have a mix of data protection needs, the disk protection specify code should not be specified. This allows the customer to choose a mix of disk controllers and disk devices.

(#0040) Mirrored System Disk Level Protection

When added to an order, this specify code will cause the order to fail if sufficient disk units are not ordered to support device level mirrored protection. #0040 requires all disk units to be placed into mirrorable pairs. The Load Source is controlled by the disk controller and must be mirrored to a like disk unit attached to the disk controller. (This is only one disk controller.) The minimum number of disk units allowed on a system is two.

(#0044) Device Parity Protection

When added to an order, this specify code causes the order to fail if a non-RAID configuration is ordered. #0044 requires that all internal disk units be placed into RAID arrays using #2748 or #2763. The rules for RAID can be found in the #2748 and #2763 feature descriptions. Minimum number of RAID disk units allowed on a system: four.

Line Cord Options

Each system requires one line cord per tower be specified. One for the base system and one for the expansion unit.

Maximum: Two (must be the same feature code)

Language Nomenclature

All systems require a #29XX specify code. A 29XX code is required on all customer installed MES orders with specify code #0002 to generate the installation instructions in the appropriate language. These features have country-specific usage.

Software Preload

(#5000) SW Preload Required

Indicates that preloaded software and/or consolidated I/O is to be shipped with the initial order. A maximum of one (#5000) is supported.

Note: The following software products are always preloaded on the Model 250 and must be included on an order with #5000. If all four are not on the software order when #5000 is present, the order will fail.

(#5027) Software Version V4R5

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

#5027 is required on all new orders for V4R5.

(#5028) Software Version V5R1

#5028 is required on all new orders for V5R1.

Model 9406 - 250 Package

The Model 250 includes the price of the following preloaded software programs:

These four programs are included on the model 250 under a new processor group called PPS (processor packaged software). This new processor group only exists on the model 250 machines. No products can be ordered from IBM under the PPS group.

The PPS processor group is below the P05 processor group and upgrades to the P05 or higher groups will result in a group to group upgrade charge. Processor-based software programs other than these four programs will be charged at the P05 group when ordered for a Model 250. Upgrades to a higher processor group will only be required when moving the software to another AS/400 model.

This system is subject to software subscription at the P05 processor group level. Customers who have subscribed to software subscription will receive release and version updates for all programs installed on the model 250, including the four programs at the PPS processor group level.

AS/400 Client Access Family for Windows users:

Miscellaneous

(#0002) Customer Install MES

Indicates the customer involvement is required to install this MES. This feature drives translated customer installation instructions, MES package labeling, and indicates that an IBM CE is not automatically dispatched to install the MES. Prerequisite: #29XX specify code.

(#0003) Order Installed by IBM

Indicates IBM CE involvement is required to install this MES. This feature drives CE installation instructions, MES package labeling, and indicates that an IBM CE should be dispatched to install the MES. On MES orders for Model 250, #0003 should be added where #0002 is not added. Multiple #0003 is supported. #0003 should be removed if #0002 is added.

(#0005) Bulk MES Indicator

This country specific code is used by manufacturing applications to determine the correct number of additional hardware items (for example, wrist straps) to include on a bulk MES order. This specify code is not supported by the current AS/400 configurator. Maximum: One per MES bulk order.

(#0096) Local Source Tape with PCI Controller

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 28, 2001)

This specify code will satisfy the system requirement of having a tape or external tape controller. It will reserve a card position for an external tape controller. It is assumed this controller is fully used by a customer sourced external tape. Any additional tapes or customer sourced codes should work independently of this code. This specify code can be ordered in any quantity subject to card slot availability.

(#0203) Side by Side Install

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

This specify code is used to alert IBM service representatives of the intention to install a new system concurrently with an existing system, and over time, move applications to the new system. This method may be used when adding a system to an existing complex or network, or when a replaced system is being moved to another location. AS/400 Road Map for Changing to PowerPC Technology (SA41-4150) describes this option in detail. IBM services are also available for a charge. Only the base operating system will be preloaded when #0203 is included on the order. The full operating system (5769-SS1), AS/400 Client Access Family for Windows (5769-XW1), Query for AS/400 (5769-QU1), and DB2 Query Manager and SQL Development Kit for AS/400 (5769-ST1) will be delivered with the software order with the system when #0203 is present on the system order. #0203 is not supported if #5000 is on the order.

(#0205) RISC-to-RISC Data Migration

This feature allows customers to migrate software applications from their old system to a new system on initial orders only. Only the base operating system will be preloaded when #0205 is included on the order. The full operating system (5769-SS1), AS/400 Client Access Family for Windows (5769-XW1), Query for AS/400 (5769-QU1), and DB2 Query Manager and SQL Development Kit for AS/400 (5769-ST1) will be delivered with the software order with the system when #0203 is present on the system order. #0205 is not supported if #5000 is on the order.

(#0220) Token-Ring on Integrated Netfinity Server

Indicates that a #2724/#9724 Token-Ring adapter is being used on an Integrated Netfinity Server. For each adapter used on an Integrated Netfinity Server, a separate #0220 is required. Maximum: One per #2724/#9724 Token-Ring adapter.

(#0221) Ethernet on Integrated Netfinity Server

Indicates that a #2723/#9723 Ethernet adapter is being used on an Integrated Netfinity Server. For each adapter used on an Integrated Netfinity Server, a separate #0221 is required. Maximum: One per #2723/#9723 Ethernet adapter.

(#0222) 100/10Mbps Ethernet Specify

Indicates that a #2838/#9738 100/10Mbps adapter is being used on an IPCS. For each adapter used on an Integrated Netfinity Server, a separate #0222 is required. Maximum: One per #2838/#9738 100/10Mbps adapter.

(#0322) Iceland Hardware

This country-specific feature is required to differentiate Iceland from Denmark (678) on hardware orders. Add feature #0322 to every Iceland order. MFC uses #0322 in conjunction with modern I/O adapters, system unit to generate correct hardware.

(#5001) Customer Solution Center

This country-specific specify code indicates the system is to be routed to the Customer Solution Center at time of manufacture.

Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable

Optional Features

To ensure that you continually get full value and productivity from your server, a comprehensive selection of optional features is available for the Model 250.

Customer Setup Features

For more flexibility in system and MES installability, main storage, DASD devices, PCI features, removable media devices, and external cables are customer setup (installable).

On MES orders where all features are customer setup, the customer installs all features. On MES orders that contain a mix of customer engineer (CE) and customer-setup features, you can opt to have a CE install all features, including those designated as customer setup. IBM installation of orders containing all customer-installable features will be available via normal service contracts.

System Configuration

All system units and expansion units have specific locations for features such as processors, main storage, power, expansion, disks, tapes, CD-ROMs, and IOPs.

Use the order configurator. It contains the rules and performance considerations for placement of these features. Performance tools may also help in optimizing a configuration to match a specific set of requirements.

Priced Features

                                         Order
Feature  Description                     Code   CSU
-------  -------------------------      -----   ----
0032     Modem                            B     Y
0033     IGN/400                          B     -
0297     Model 250 Entry Package          P     N
0298     Model 250 Growth Package         P     N
0325     IPCS Extension Cables for NT     B     Y
0348     V.24/EIA232 20-Ft PCI Cable      B     Y
0349     V.24/EIA232 50-Ft PCI Cable      B     Y
0353     V.35 20-Ft PCI Cable             B     Y
0354     V.35 50-Ft PCI Cable             B     Y
0355     V.35 80-Ft PCI Cable             B     Y
0356     V.36 20-Ft PCI Cable             B     Y
0358     V.36 150-Ft PCI Cable            B     Y
0359     X.21 20-Ft PCI Cable             B     Y
0360     X.21 50-Ft PCI Cable             B     Y
0365     V.24/EIA232 80-Ft PCI Cable      B     Y
0367     Operations Console PCI Cable     B     Y
0381     Remote Control Panel Cable       B     Y
0398     Operations Console Package       P     Y
2295     Model 250 Processor              B     N
2296     Model 250 Processor              B     N
2718     PCI Magnetic Media Ctlr          B     Y
2720     PCI WAN/Twinaxial IOA            M     Y
2723     PCI Ethernet IOA                 B     Y
2724     PCI 16/4Mbps Token-Ring IOA      B     Y
2729     PCI Magnetic Media Ctlr          B     Y
2745     PCI Two-Line WAN IOA             B     Y
2746     PCI Twinaxial Workstn IOA        B     Y
2748     PCI RAID Disk Unit Ctlr          B     N
2751     PCI ISDN BRI S/T IOA             B     Y
2761     PCI Integrated Analog Modem      B     Y
2763     PCI RAID Disk Unit Controller    B     N
2815     PCI 155Mbps UTP OC3 ATM          B     Y
2816     PCI 155Mbps MMF ATM              B     Y
2818     PCI 155Mbps SMF OC3 ATM          B     Y
2824     PCI LAN/WAN/Workstation IOP      B     Y
2838     PCI 100/10Mbps Ethernet IOA      B     Y
2861     32MB IOP Memory                  B     Y
2862     128MB IOP Memory                 B     Y
2866     PCI Integ Netfinity Server       B     Y
2867     256MB IOP Memory                 B     Y
3022     128MB Main Storage               B     Y
3024     256MB Main Storage               B     Y
4801     PCI Crypto Coprocessor           B     Y
6381     2.5GB l/4-Inch Cart Tape         B     Y
6382     4GB l/4-Inch Cartridge Tape      B     Y
6383     16GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape     B     Y
6386     25GB l/4-Inch Cartridge Tape     B     Y
6813     8.58GB Disk Unit                 B     Y
6817     8.58GB 10k rpm Disk Unit         B     Y
6818     17.54GB 10k rpm Disk Unit        B     Y
6824     17.54GB Disk Unit                B     Y
6831     1.6GB Read Cache Device          B     Y
7102     PCI System Expansion Unit        B     N
8917     Opt Base 8.58GB Disk Unit        P     N
8918     Opt Base 17GB 10k rpm Disk       P     N
8924     Opt Base 17.54GB Disk Unit       P     N
 
  Order Codes:
         B - Available on both initial and field upgrade orders
         M - Available on field upgrade (MES) orders only
         P - Available on initial orders from the plant only
         S - Supported for migration only and cannot be ordered
 

Feature Descriptions

Model 250 Performance

Package                              #0297    #0298
                                    (Entry)  (Growth)
                                     -----    -----
Processor CPW                          50       75
Interactive CPW                        15       20

Relative performance measurements are derived from commercial processing workload (CPW) on iSeries. CPW is representative of commercial applications, particularly those that do significant database processing in conjunction with journaling and commitment control. CPW values may not be realized in all environments.

·         Processor CPW -- maximum relative performance for this processor feature running commercial processing workloads. This value, stated as Client/Server CPW in previous releases, can be used to compare relative performance between various processor features.

Main Storage Features

Main Storage memory must be installed in pairs.

Internal Expansion Features

(#7102) System Expansion Unit

This feature increases the number of PCI cards and disk units that can be installed in the system.

Up to six additional disk units can be supported, with concurrent maintenance. The controller for these disk units resides in the base system.

This feature supports up to nine PCI adapter cards (six PCI card slots and three high-speed PCI card slots) driven by two PCI controllers and one Integrated PC server. One PCI controller card, with 32MB of memory, and a 350 Watt power supply is included with feature #7102. A System Expansion Unit requires a CE for installation. Bulk MES Order (#0005) is not supported. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later. Maximum: One.

Internal Disk Unit Features

An 8.58GB disk unit with 7.2k rpm is included as the default base of all new orders. Optional base disk unit features are also available for an additional charge:

Up to four disk units may be installed in the system unit. Six additional disk units may be installed in the optional System Expansion Unit (#7102). Use BEST/1 to validate your DASD performance requirements. BEST/1 is part of the Performance Tools/400 licensed program.

Disk Feature Descriptions

Disk Features for System Unit and System Expansion Unit (#7102)

(#6813, #9313) 8.58GB Disk Unit (7.2k rpm)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 31, 2001)

This feature provides 8.58GB of disk capacity. #6813 is an optional disk unit. #9313 is the base 8.58GB disk unit. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

(#6817) 8.58GB 10k rpm Disk Unit

(#8917) 8.58GB 10k rpm Disk Unit

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

This feature provides 8.58GB of high-performance (10k rpm) disk capacity. #6817 is an optional disk unit. #8917 is an optional base disk unit. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

(#6818) 17.54GB 10k rpm Disk Unit

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 5, 2004)

(#8918) 17.54GB 10k rpm Disk Unit

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

This feature provides 17.54GB of high-performance (10k rpm) disk capacity. #6818 is an optional disk unit. #8918 is an optional base disk unit. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

(#6824, #8924) 17.54GB Disk Unit (7.2k rpm)

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 31, 2001)

This feature provides 17.54GB of disk capacity. #6824 is an optional disk unit. #8924 is an optional base disk unit. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

Internal Disk Unit Summary

Disk Unit Table - New Features for System Unit and System Expansion Unit (#7102) 

       |---------------------------------------------|
       |           |       |    |      |      |      |
       | Feature   |  Size |Byte| SCSI |Mirror| RAID |
       |           |       |    | Type | (1)  | (2)  |
       |-----------|-------|----|------|------|------|
       | 6813/9313 | 8.58GB| 2  | Ultra|  7   |  D   |
       |-----------|-------|----|------|------|------|
       | 6817/8917 | 8.58GB| 2  | Ultra|  7   |  D   |
       |           |       |    |      |      |      |
       |---------------------------------------------|
       |           |       |    |      |      |      |
       | 6818/8918 |17.54GB| 2  | Ultra|  8   |  E   |
       |-----------|-------|----|------|------|------|
       | 6824/8924 |17.54GB| 2  | Ultra|  8   |  E   |
       |           |       |    |      |      |      |
       |------------ --------------------------------|
 
Notes: (1) Disk unit features with the same number in this column
           can be mirrored to each other.
       (2) Disk unit features with the same letter in this column
           can be put into the same RAID array.
 

Internal Tape Features

(#6381) 2.5GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 29, 2000)

This optional 2.5GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Unit can be mounted in the system unit to provide compatibility with S/36 tape units. With a special compression format this tape unit supports 5.0GB. It may be used for save/restore, alternate IPL, program distribution, migration, and 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape exchange. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

(#6382) 4.0GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2002)

This optional 4.0GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Unit is mounted in the system unit. This tape unit does not read or write the System/36 QIC-24 format. With a special compression format this tape unit supports 8.0GB. It may be used for save/restore, alternate IPL, program distribution, migration, and 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape exchange. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

(#6383) 16.0GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2002)

This optimal 4.0GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Unit is mounted in the system unit. At a data rate of 1.5MB/sec and capacity of 16GB per cartridge, (up to 3MB/sec and 32GB per cartridge with data compaction), the optional 16GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape unit provides a growth path for the large number of AS/400s that use QIC tape for save/restore. It also may be used for alternate IPL, program distribution, migration, and l/4-inch cartridge tape exchange.

Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

(#6386) 25GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 3, 2002)

This optional 4.0GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Unit is mounted in the system unit. This optional l/4-Inch Cartridge Tape extends the performance and capacity of l/4-inch cartridge tape technology. Native media capacity is 25GB and up to 50GB with data compaction. Native performance is 2MB/s and up to 4MB/s with data compaction. The 25GB MLR3 drive is intended for unattended save/restore for systems saving up to 50GB, for data interchange, and software distribution. Alternate IPL (AIPL) is supported.

Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

Tape Unit Table - New Features for System Unit and System Expansion Unit (#7102) 

|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| New       | Size |Byte| SCSI |ALT-  | IOP      |HDC or        |
| Feature   |      |    | Type |   IPL|          |Compaction    |
|-----------|------|----|------|------|----------|--------------|
| 6381      |2.5GB | 1  | Fast | 5517 |2748      |Compaction(1) |
|           |      |    |      |      |2763      |              |
|           |      |    |      |      |9728      |              |
|-----------|------|----|------|------|----------|--------------|
| 6382      |4.0GB | 1  | Fast | 5506 |2748      |Compaction(1) |
|           |      |    |      |      |2763      |              |
|           |      |    |      |      |9728      |              |
|-----------|------|----|------|------|----------|--------------|
| 6383      |16GB  | 2  | Fast | 5531 |2748      |Compaction    |
|           |      |    |      |      |2763      |              |
|           |      |    |      |      |9728      |              |
|-----------|------|----|------|------|----------|--------------|
| 6386      |25GB  | 2  | Fast | 5536 |2748      |Compaction    |
|           |      |    |      |      |2763      |              |
|           |      |    |      |      |9728      |              |
|-----------|------|----|------|------|----------|--------------|
 
Note: (1) Compaction for #6381 and #6382 is not controlled (nor can it
be) by an OS/400 SAVE command parameter.  The presence or absence of
compaction is controlled, solely, by the format of the actual tape
cartridge.
For #6381, the tape format for compaction is QIC2DC.
For #6382, the tape format for compaction is QIC4DC.
 

Disk and Tape Unit IOPs

The Model 250 accommodates only internal disk devices. All disk devices are controlled from a single disk unit controller in the base system unit.

(#2718) PCI Magnetic Media Controller

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

A SCSI Tape IOA that provides attachment capability for the IBM 7207 Model 122 QIC External Tape Drive, #2718 can attach one tape drive. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later, and System Expansion Unit (#7102).

(#2729) PCI Magnetic Media Controller

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

#2729 is an IOA that provides SCSI attachment capability for external tape devices. #2729 can attach one of the following tape and optical devices:

·         3490E E01/E11 1/2-inch Cartridge Tape Subsystem (w/drawn)

High-speed PCI card slots required: One. Prerequisites: OS/400 V4R5, or later, and System Expansion Unit (#7102). Maximum: Two.

(#2748) PCI RAID Disk Unit Controller

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

This controller with a 26MB write-cache provides RAID-5 protection and DASD compression capability for internal disk units, and also supports internal tape and CD-ROM units.

#2748 supports both compression and non-compression modes. The mode of operation is determined by a hardware jumper. #2748 is shipped with the jumper set in non-compression mode.

#2748 controls Ultra, and Fast Wide SCSI disk units installed in the Base System and the System Unit Expansion (#7102). In addition to providing RAID-5 and compression #2748 also works as a high-performance controller for disks protected by system mirroring or disks with no protection. In the RAID-5 configuration, disk unit protection is provided at less cost than mirroring.

#2748 also supports the 1.6GB Read Cache Device (#6831).

The #2748 controller supports a maximum of 10 disk units. A minimum of four disk units of the same capacity are needed for a valid RAID 5 configuration. A maximum of two arrays are allowed per controller, with a maximum of ten disk units allowed per array. All disk units in an array must be of the same capacity. Parity is spread across four disk units for arrays of four to seven disk units. Parity can be spread across either four or eight disk units for arrays of eight to ten disk units. For systems started with eight to ten disk units in an array the parity for that array will be spread across eight disk units. For systems that are started with less than eight disk units in an array and later upgraded to eight, nine, or ten disk units, the RAID function must be stopped and then started before the parity will be spread across eight disk units.

The following disk units may be placed into RAID-5 arrays:

The following tape units are supported by the #2748:

#2748 supports one CD-ROM and one internal tape unit, and Concurrent DASD Add/Maintenance.

Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later. High speed PCI card slot required: One. Maximum: One.

(#2763) PCI RAID Disk Unit Controller

The #2763 is an Ultra SCSI disk and tape controller with a 10MB write cache that provides RAID-5 protection for internal disk units.

The #2763 is designed to control Ultra, Fast Wide, and Fast Narrow SCSI disk and tape units that are installed in the base system unit and the System Expansion Unit #7102. In addition to providing RAID-5 protection for disks, #2763 is also designed to work as a high performance controller for disks protected by system mirroring or disk with no protection. In the RAID-5 configuration, disk unit protection is provided at less than mirroring, and with greater performance than system checksums.

The #2763 controller supports a maximum of 10 drives. A minimum of four drives of the same capacity are needed for a valid RAID-5 configuration. A maximum of two arrays are allowed with a maximum of 10 drives allowed per array. All drives in an array must be of the same capacity. Parity is spread across four drives for arrays of four to seven drives. Parity can be spread across either four or eight drives for arrays of eight to ten drives. For systems started with eight to ten drives in an array and are later upgraded to 8, 9, or 10 drives, the RAID function must be stopped and then re-started before parity will be spread across all eight drives.

The #2763 also supports one CD-ROM and one internal tape unit.

This feature supports Concurrent DASD Add/Maintenance. Parts are included with this feature that are installed in the base system unit to support Concurrent DASD Add/Maintenance.

The following disks can be placed into RAID-5 arrays:

The following tapes can be supported by the #2763:

#2763 should also be orderable on the extra controller screen.

#2763 is automatically selected as the DEFAULT PCI Disk Unit Controller (with RAID) when five or more DASD files are ordered.

High Speed PCI card slots required: One Maximum: One

Only one #2763, or #2748 is allowed, and only in the Base System Unit. No Bulk MES (#0005) on this feature is allowed.

(#6831) 1.6GB Read Cache Device

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of March 1, 2002)

This feature provides 1.6GB of capacity for large read cache function. It cannot be used with DASD data compression on the controller.

Prerequisites: OS/400 V4R5 and PCI RAID Disk Unit Controller (#2748). One DASD slot. Maximum: One.

Workstation Controller Features

On Model 250 you have your choice of one of two base workstation controller features, Twinaxial (#9720) or LAN (#9723, #9724, or #9738).

(#9720) Base PCI WAN/Twinaxial IOA

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

This feature is a combined twinaxial/communication adapter for the Model 250. A cable with a 4-port expansion box comes with the adapter. Each port supports seven attached devices allowing the twinaxial controller to support 28 total active devices and 28 attached devices. This adapter also provides a single communication line. Refer to the Communications Features section for a description of the adapter. Includes 20-foot twinaxial cable. Prerequisites: OS/400 V4R5, or later. PCI card slots required: One.

(#2746) PCI Twinaxial Workstation IOA

Provides support for up to 40 active 5250 type displays and printers. A 20-foot cable with an 8-port expansion (breakout) box is included with the adapter. Each port supports seven attached devices allowing for 56 attached devices of which only 40 can be active. #2746 is specified when additional PCI twinaxial workstation controllers are required. Prerequisites: OS/400 V4R5, or later. PCI card slots required: One.

LAN Features

(#2723) PCI Ethernet IOA

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 28, 2001)

(#9723) PCI Ethernet IOA

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

The PCI Ethernet IOA provides single attachment to one Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect Local Area Network. The feature consists of an adapter card and internal code that supply Ethernet Version 2 and IEEE 802.3 MAC plus IEEE 802.2 LLC functions. The Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 IOA can operate in half-or full-duplex have a RJ45 connector and a 15 pin D-Shell connector for attachment of customer supplied cabling. A vendor AUI Ethernet cable or RJ45 twisted-pair cable must be ordered separately.

#9723 is a base LAN option on Model 250. Feature #2723 is an optional LAN feature. One PCI card or high-speed PCI card slot is required. Maximum: Six. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

(#2724) PCI 16/4Mbps Token-Ring IOA

(#9724) PCI 16/4Mbps Token-Ring IOA

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

The PCI 16/4Mbps Token-Ring IOA provides a single attachment to either a 16Mbps or a 4Mbps IBM Token-Ring Network. The feature consists of an IOA card, internal code which supplies IEEE 802.5 Media Access Control (MAC) and IEEE 802.2 Logical Link Control (LLC) functions. The 16/4Mbps Token-Ring IOA can operate in half-or full-duplex mode.

#2724 and #9724 come standard with a 2.44-meter (8-foot) token-ring cable. Alternatively, you can attach a separately purchased twisted-pair cable to the RJ45 connection on the IOA. The standard IBM Cabling System patch cables can increase the length where necessary.

#9724 is a base LAN option on Model 250. Feature #2724 is an optional LAN feature. One PCI card or high-speed PCI card slot is required. Maximum: Six. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

(#2838) PCI 100/10Mbps Ethernet IOA

(#9738) PCI 100/10Mbps Ethernet IOA

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

This feature attaches model 250 to standardized 100Mbps high-speed Ethernet LANs and to existing 10Mbps Ethernet LANs. The adapter comes with an RJ45 connector for attachment to UTP-5 media.

#9738 is a base LAN option on the Model 250. #2838 is an optional LAN feature. Prerequisites: OS/400 V4R5, or later. One high-speed PCI or PCI Integrated Netfinity Server (#2866) card slot is required. Maximum: Three.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Features

(#2815) PCI 155Mbps UTP OC3 ATM

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 31, 2001)

#2815 is a 155Mbps ATM PCI card that allows the AS/400 to be attached to an ATM network using the UTP-5 interface. This interface connects local area switches and directly connects to service provider equipment. #2815 will typically be used where 155 Mbps speeds are required over distances of less than 100 meters.

High-speed PCI slots used: One. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later, and System Expansion Unit (#7102). Maximum: Two.

(#2816) PCI 155Mbps MMF ATM

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 28, 2001)

#2816 is a 155Mbps ATM PCI card that allows the AS/400 to be attached to an ATM network using the Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) 62.5-micron interface. This interface connects local area switches and directly connects to service provider equipment. #2815 will typically be used where 155 Mbps speeds are required over distances of less than 2 km.

High-speed PCI slots used: One. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later, and System Expansion Unit (#7102).

(#2818) PCI 155Mbps SMF OC3 ATM

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of May 31, 2001)

#2818 is a 155Mbps ATM PCI card that allows the AS/400 to be attached to an ATM network using the Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) 9-micron interface. This interface is intended primarily for direct connection to service provider equipment but can be used for local area switches. #2818 will typically be used where 155Mbps speeds are required over distances of from 16 km to 40 km.

High-speed PCI slots used: One. Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later, and System Expansion Unit (#7102). Maximum: Two.

(#2866) PCI Integrated Netfinity Server

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

This PCI Integrated Netfinity Server for AS/400 is part of the next step in the evolution of IBM's File Serving IOP family. #2866 contains a 333MHz Pentium II processor, four main storage slots and two LAN IOA slots and comes with an external attach cable that connects Integrated Netfinity server hardware such as your keyboard and mouse. This cable also allows for optional use of parallel and serial ports. Main store memory is not included in the base.

At least one IOP memory card is required. The PCI Integrated Netfinity Server supports up to four of the following IOP memory features (capacity ranges from 32MB to 1GB):

Each LAN IOA slot can contain either a PCI Token-Ring IOA, a PCI Ethernet IOA, or a PCI 100/10Mbps Ethernet IOA. The PCI Integrated Netfinity Server is capable of supporting all three types of IOAs in any combination. At least one LAN IOA is required. The features for the LAN IOAs are as follows:

A maximum of one #2838/#9738 is supported on each #2866.

PCI card slots required: None. Reserved positions exist in the base system unit and in the System Expansion Unit (#7102) for the two card slots used by this feature.

Maximum: One in the Base System Unit and one in the System Expansion Unit (#7102).

If a second #2866 is ordered, it must be installed in the System Expansion Unit, and be accompanied by an order for a second #2824 (PCI LAN/WAN/Workstation IOP).

If running Windows (Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000 Server) operating system on #2866:

If running IBM Firewall for OS/400 on #2866:

Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later.

PCI-Based Multi-Function IOPs

Base Multifunction IOP

The base system contains an MFIOP that supports two low-speed PCI Card slots, one high-speed slot used for the base system disk controller, and also drives one integrated PC server or one additional high-speed slot.

(#2824) PCI LAN/WAN/Workstation IOP

#2824 is a feature I/O processor with 32MB of memory installed in the System Expansion Unit (#7102).

The #2824 provides support for two low-speed PCI card slots, two high-speed PCI card slots, and one PCI SCSI/high-speed PCI slot.

The following PCI adapters are supported:

Some installation restrictions may apply. Use the configurator to ensure a valid configuration.

Prerequisites: OS/400 V4R5, or later, and System Expansion Unit (#7102). Controller PCI Card position required: One. Maximum: One in #7102.

Communication Features

(#2745) PCI Two-Line WAN IOA

Supports up to two multiple protocol communications ports when one or two (in any combination) of the following cables are attached:

#2745 is supported in both low and high-speed slots by removing the base LAN card from the base system unit. Prerequisite: One PCI card slot and #5027 (Software Version V4R5). Maximum: 30.

(#2750) PCI ISDN BRI U IOA

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 20, 2001)

#2750 is a 4-port (8-channel) ISDN BRI (basic rate interface) full-sized PCI card. Based on digital signal processor technology, #2750 allows connections to modems connected to the telephone network with analog phone lines as well as to other ISDN devices. Each port consists of 2B+D configuration. #2750 is the "U"-bus (2-wire) version IOA.

A wrap cable/plug and four 30-Ft RJ-45 to RJ-45 network cables are shipped with each card.

Protocols supported:

Prerequisites: Base System Unit, or System Expansion Unit (#7102), and PCI LAN/WAN/Workstation IOP (#2824), PCI Card Slots required: One. Maximum: One per IOP. OS/400 V4R5, or later, is required. This feature requires country certification/homologation.

(#2751) PCI ISDN BRI S/T IOA

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of November 20, 2001)

#2751 is a 4-port (8-channel) ISDN BRI (basic rate interface) PCI card. Based on digital signal processor technology, #2751 allows connections to modems connected to the telephone network with analog phone lines as well as to other ISDN devices. Each port consists of 2B+D configuration. #2751 is the "S/T"-bus (4-wire) version IOA.

A wrap cable/plug and eight 30-Ft RJ-45 to RJ-45 network cables are shipped with each #2751.

Protocols supported:

Prerequisites: Base System Unit, or System Expansion Unit (#7102) and PCI LAN/WAN/Workstation IOP (#2824). PCI Card Slots required: One. Maximum: One per IOP. OS/400 V4R5, or later, is required. This feature requires country certification/homologation.

(#2761) Integrated Analog Modem

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

Based on digital signal processor technology, #2761 allows the modem function to be integrated into the IOA and supports multiple analog modem ports (eight-phone lines).

A wrap cable/plug and eight 30-Ft phone cables are shipped with each card.

Protocols supported:

An async line description is required, which can only be used for fax. #2761 is configured as a single IOA with eight individual line resources available. A wrap cable/plug and eight 30-Ft phone cables are shipped with each #2761 feature.

Prerequisites: Base System Unit, or System Expansion Unit (#7102) and PCI LAN/WAN/Workstation IOP (#2824). PCI Card Slots required: One. Maximum: One per IOP. OS/400 V4R5, or later, is required. This feature requires country certification/homologation.

Guidance for Choosing Between Features #2750, #2751 or #2761

Features #2750, #2751, and #2761 provide similar functions. Each provides eight connections to remote devices. TCP/IP PPP and SLIP protocols are supported over all three features. The following are guidelines for selecting an adapter.

#2750/#2751 PCI ISDN BRI IOA Adapters

#2761 PCI Integrated Analog Modem

(#9720) Base PCI WAN/Twinaxial IOA

This combined twinaxial/communication adapter available as a base option on the Model 250 and supports a single communication line to support ECS. This adapter also supports twinaxial workstations. Select one of the following cables for ECS:

PCI slots required: One. Maximum: One. Prerequisite: One PCI card slot and #5027 (Software Version V4R5).

Communication Restrictions

Communications restrictions apply if any of the following communication functions are required:

Note: For best performance, do not intermix other features with a PCI 100/10Mbps Ethernet IOA (#2838) on a PCI LAN/WAN/Workstation IOP (#2824).

Miscellaneous

(#4801) PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor

#4801, a hardware cryptography solution available worldwide, is a half-length PC form-factor PCI card which provides rich cryptography function, more secure storage of cryptographic keys, and 12 MB/sec performance (at the card level) for bulk data encryption. The level of cryptographic function is determined by the Cryptographic Access Provider Licensed Program, which is downloaded to the adapter.

#4801 is shipped from the plant with new systems in its own special packaging, but is not installed.

Prerequisite: OS/400 V4R5, or later, System Expansion Unit (#7102) and PCI LAN/WAN/ Workstation IOP (#2824). PCI Card Slots required: One. Maximum: One per IOP.

(#0032) High Speed Modem

This country-specific usage feature indicates a high-speed modem is to be shipped with the system

(#0033) IGN/400

This country-specific feature is required for specifying additional services through IBM Global Network.

(#0325) IPCS Extension Cables for NT

Provides extension cables for the display, mouse, and keyboard that come with #2866 (when running Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server operating system). This feature should be used when longer cables are needed to attach the display, mouse and keyboard to #2866. Prerequisite: #2866 with Windows NT Server 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server operating system. Maximum: one.

(#0367) Operations Console PCI Cable

This feature is for MES only.

This feature can be removed on a subsequent MES order, however, one communication line is required on the system.

Note: Remote power on is not supported without also ordering #0381 (Remote Control Panel Cable).

(#0381) Remote Control Panel Cable

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

Enables remote control of an AS/400 system. OS/400 V4R5, or later, is required.

(#0398) Operations Console Package

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 2, 2002)

This special package feature combines #2745 and #0367 Operations Console. It is a required priced feature when selecting the LAN (#9771) option for System Console.

This feature is only allowed on initial orders.

Note: Remote power on is not supported without also ordering #0381 (Remote Control Panel Cable). PCI card slots required: One. Maximum: One.

(#9771) Base PCI 2-Line WAN w/Modem

#9771 is a two-line WAN adapter, with one port supporting multiple protocol communications and the other port supporting V.90 56K PPP data via an internal modem. Connection to the V.90 port is via telephone cable. Connection to the multiple protocol communications port is via one of the following cables:

The #9771 does not support #5544 (System Console on Operations Console).

The #9771 is part of the base and cannot be removed.

PCI Card slots required: One.

Feature Exchanges

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Accessories

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Customer Replacement Parts

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Machine Elements

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Supplies

Data Cartridges (Uncompressed Capacity):

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Cleaning Cartridges and Kits:

The 2.5GB, 4GB, 16GB and 25GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Units use the IBM .25-Inch Cleaning Cartridge (35L0844).

Sales and Support:

You can get assistance, answers to product-related questions, or arrange for a warranty product replacement - with just one call. To locate your nearest source for ordering IBM Media Products call the following numbers worldwide:

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+1-972-881-0733 in Latin America and Asia/Pacific

+31-433-502-756 in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

+81-3-3808-8486 in Japan

For additional product information and country-specific phone numbers, visit:

http://www.ibm.com/storage/media

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