IBM SYSTEM 9000: 9002 DESK-TOP COMPUTER Announcement Letter Number 184-022 dated February 21, 1984 US - Last Revised on February 21, 1984 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability IBM Instruments, Inc., announces a new desk-top computer. Also effective today, the IBM Instruments Computer System 9000 family is renamed the IBM System 9000. The System 9000 family contains two models: the 9001 Bench-Top Computer (formerly named IBM Instruments Computer System 9000) and the new 9002 Desk-Top Computer. The 9002 Desk-Top Computer incorporates the functions of the 9001 Bench-Top Computer, while providing a system more suited to a professional desk-top environment. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS * More compact system size * New hybrid keyboard integrating the functional keypad * Elimination of integral printer/plotter option * Additional port for user-provided system printer * All other hardware/software options preserved * Supports the IBM Personal Computer Color Printer 5182 Model 1 DESCRIPTION The new 9002 Desk-Top Computer provides a modular physical design concept and achieves a significant size reduction from the 9001 Bench-Top Computer for those applications where space is at a premium. The "footprint" of the main processor cabinet is reduced 28% (from 401 square inches to 288 square inches), consuming considerably less desktop area. The Desk-Top Computer has the same flexibility in horizontal and vertical adjustment of the display screen as does the Bench-Top Computer. The Desk-top Computer has a new hybrid version of the keyboard. This version integrates the keyboard and the keypad into a single detached module, with only a slight increase in footprint (140 square inches to 169 square inches). The Desk-Top Computer has no integral printer/plotter option, as the Bench-Top Computer does. Support is announced for the IBM Personal Computer Color Printer 5182 Model 1 (announced November 1, 1983, in IBM Product Announcement "IBM Personal Computer Compact Printer 5181 Model 1 and IBM Personal Computer Color Printer 5182 Model 1.") It is attached using a new 8-bit parallel port added to the rear of the system. Alternatively, this same printer port allows attachment of other user-provided system printers. The 9002 Desk-Top Computer includes the new hybrid keyboard and the expansion feature. The expansion feature provides five slots for additional cards. Only one expansion feature may be configured with a system. With the exception of the keyboard and the integral printer/plotter options, any combination of IBM System 9000 hardware components can be configured identically on either the Bench-Top or Desk-Top computers. Effective immediately, the IBM Instruments Computer System Models F6092400 and F6092403 will be offered as standard configurations which include the keyboard (F4780898) and expansion feature (F4780893). Until now, these features were ordered individually. The new feature numbers are listed under "Charges." Also effective immediately, the following features will be withdrawn from marketing: * F6092400 IBM Instruments Computer System without Printer * F6092403 IBM Instruments Computer System with Printer * F4780898 Keyboard * F4780893 Expansion Feature Orders will be accepted from customers with outstanding purchase quotations for these features until the expiration of their quotations. Individual machine elements in the base system (display, keyboard, and processor unit) are available separately. Prices will be made available upon request. PUBLICATIONS The following publications have been updated to reflect this announcement: * Product Description (GC22-9183) * Problem Isolation Manual (GC22-9192) * Operator's Manual (GC22-9186) SCHEDULE Planned availability date is second quarter, 1984. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT COMPATIBILITY: The following features may be ordered with the System 9000: Feature Number Notes F6404354 9001 Bench-Top Computer with 1 Expansion Feature 4780893, Standard Keyboard - General Purpose Keypad Overlay and no Printer F6404355 9001 Bench-Top Computer with 1 Expansion Feature 4780893, Standard Keyboard - General Purpose Keypad Overlay and Integrated Printer F6404360 9002 Desk-Top Computer with 1 Expansion Feature 4780893 and Hybrid Keyboard - General Purpose Keypad Overlay F6404340 5182 Personal Computer 8 Color Printer Model 001 F8642359 Display with diskette drive F8642360 Display without diskette drive F4761896 256K-byte memory expansion card 6 F6089570 512K-byte memory expansion card 6 F6089571 768K-byte memory expansion card 6 F6089572 1M-byte memory expansion card 6 F8642489 Cabinet with 5-1/4" diskette drive 3 F8642490 Cabinet with two 5-1/4" diskette 3 drives F8642469 Cabinet with 8" diskette drive 3 F4770594 Cabinet with two 8" diskette drives 3 F6089573 Hard disk controller 2,5,6 F6089576 Cabinet with 10M-byte hard disk 4 F6089577 Cabinet with two 10M-byte hard 4 disks F6106531 Analog sensor board 6,7 A6419297 Printer cable for IBM 5182 Notes: 1. Requires a Display. There is no additional charge for the F8642360 Display without diskette drive. 2. A maximum of four hard disks in any combination may be attached to the Hard Disk Controller. 3. A maximum of four diskette drives in any combination may be attached to the System 9000. 4. Requires Hard Disk Controller 5. Requires Operating System Extensions program offering 6. Requires Expansion Feature and uses one slot; maximum of one expansion feature per system. 7. Maximum of one Analog Sensor Board per system. 8. Requires 9002 Desk-Top Computer and printer cable (A6419297). Use under CSOS requires CSOS extensions. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, for administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems. If sensitive data is sent over external communication facilities, user management may wish to pursue the application of cryptography. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY: The System 9000 is a customer setup machine. CHARGES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS CHARGES Purchase Item Description Price F6404354 9001 Bench-Top Computer with $6495 Expansion Feature 4780893, Standard Keyboard - General Purpose Keypad Overlay and no Printer F6404355 9001 Bench-Top Computer with 8590 Expansion Feature 4780893, Standard Keyboard - General Purpose Keypad Overlay and Integrated Printer F6404360 9002 Desk-Top Computer with 6495 Expansion Feature and Hybrid Keyboard - General Purpose Keypad Overlay F6404340 5182 Personal Computer Color 1995 Printer Model 001 A6419297 Printer Cable for IBM 5182 55 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FINANCING: There is an Installment Purchase Agreement for hardware only of 10% down, and up to 60 months to pay. Terms for state and local government customers are 0% down, and up to 60 months to pay. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: A 15% Educational Allowance is available. VOLUME PURCHASE AGREEMENT: Volume purchase discounts will be offered according to the IBM Instruments Volume Procurement Amendment. The following schedule summarizes the hardware discounts: Quantity Discount 10-19 6% 20-49 12% 50-149 16% 150-249 20% The Educational Allowance, volume purchase discount, and any other discounts or allowances are not additive. WARRANTED: IBM Instruments warrants that each hardware product is, at the time of delivery, free from defects in material and workmanship and that it will conform to IBM's official product specifications. The period of warranty coverage is three months. A nine-month warranty extension option is available at a separate charge. HARDWARE REPAIR CENTER: Upon completion of the warranty or extension period, service is available under an IBM Instruments Maintenance Service Agreement or on a per-incident service basis. To obtain service, whether it is provided under warranty, maintenance service agreement, or per-incident service, the malfunctioning unit must be returned prepaid to IBM Instruments Customer Support Center in Danbury, CT. Problem determination aids are provided to assist the customer in isolating a malfunctioning customer-replaceable unit. An "800" (toll-free) number is provided to the customer to be used in obtaining a service authorization number and to provide information including product serial number, location, and results obtained from the problem determination diagnostic aid program. IBM Instruments will, at its option, adjust, repair, or replace a malfunctioning product. Note: These terms and conditions apply to all products and features in this product announcement except the IBM 5182 Personal Computer Color Printer Model 001. Refer to IBM Product Announcement, IBM Personal Computer and PCjr, Charges, Terms, and Conditions, dated November 1, 1983 for details on the terms and conditions that apply to the IBM 5182.