IBM 3270 PERSONAL COMPUTER, NEW SYSTEM UNITS AND LARGE SCREEN MONITOR Announcement Letter Number 184-136 dated October 25, 1984 US - Last Revised on October 25, 1984 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability IBM 5271 Models 24 and 26 These new models of the 3270 Personal Computer (3270-PC) system unit allow attachment of the new large-screen IBM 3295 Plasma Monitor to the 3270-PC system. The device adapter included for the 3295 also supports host program symbols (PS) graphics and PC all points addressable (APA) (640 x 200 pels) graphics. IBM 3295 Plasma Monitor The 3295 is a large-capacity monochrome (orange characters on a black background) monitor similar to the IBM 3290 Information Panel. Up to 9,920 alphameric characters can be displayed at one time under control of the 3270-PC system. This permits concurrent viewing of up to four 2K-character application screens (e.g., three 3278 Model 2s and one IBM PC) when operating the multiple sessions and/or multiple windows that are characteristic of the 3270-PC operator interface. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS The IBM 5271 Models 24 and 26 using the IBM 3295 Plasma Monitor and the 3270-PC Control Program Version 1 Release 2.1 provide: * A large distortion-free viewing area (960 x 768 pels on a 13.44" 10.75" plasma panel) * Large capacity display up to 9,920 characters in main frame interactive (MFI) sessions, 2,000 characters in IBM PC sessions, allowing concurrent viewing of multiple windows * Variable sized notepads (up to 9,920 characters) * 3270 programmed symbols printing * IBM PC APA (640 x 200 pels) support * PC APA color support via shading on the 3295 * 5271 keyboard 3270 host keytop graphics printed in black, a new keytop for large screen rule line function * Ease-of-use functions - Operator information area (OIA), including row/column indicator (3295 only) - Rule line that assists user in alignment of data across session window (3295 only) - Zoom that allows selection of character set, windows remain the same size (3295 only) - Enlarge key that enlarges the active window size, characters remain same size. DESCRIPTION The new 5271 Models 24 and 26 of the 3270-PC system unit allow attachment of the IBM 3295 monitor. The 3295 provides large screen viewing for the 3270-PC user. The new 5271 models consist of: * 5271 Model 24 - 384Kb RAM (expandable to 640Kb) - 3295 display adapter - keyboard, plus new keytops - keyboard/timer adapter - Two dual-sided diskette drives and adapter - 3270 system adapter - BASIC 2.0 Reference Manual and Binder - 3270-PC Guide to Operations - 3270-PC Maintenance Information * 5271 Model 26 - Same as the Model 24, except that a single dual-sided diskette drive and one 10MB fixed disk and fixed disk adapter replace the two dual-sided diskette drives. * The 5271 System Unit Models 24 and 26 include the display adapter for the 3295 monitor. Key functions are: - Up to 9,920 alphameric character MFI display - Up to 2,000 alphameric character PC display - IBM PC Color Graphics Adapter APA compatibility with three shades of orange plus black instead of color - 3270 programmed symbols. The 3295 Plasma Monitor has a large distortion free viewing area (960 x 768 picture elements on a 13.44" x 10.75" surface). Characters are orange on a black background. It utilizes the IBM plasma panel technology as its viewing medium. This provides uniform image clarity at every point of the viewing area and allows a smaller footprint than achievable by CRT monitors of equivalent size. Overall dimensions are: width -- 580 mm (22.8"), height -- 496 mm (19.5"), and depth -- 200 mm (7.8"). When attached to a 5271 System Unit Model 24 or 26, the 3295 provides the user with large display capacity. Two character sets are available through a workstation control function; the small character set utilizes a 6- x 12-pel character box and an alternate character set utilizing a 9- x 16-pel character box. With the small character set, 9,920 characters can be displayed in a 62-row by 160-column matrix; when using the larger character set, 4,876 characters can be displayed in a 46-row x 106-column matrix. The small character set allows four 2K-character screens to be viewed concurrently. The large-screen models of the 3270-PC system are primarily intended for environments which require concurrent viewing of more than 2K characters using larger than 2K windows or multiple 2K windows where the primary applications are host related and the user profiles are relatively static. The 3270-PC Control Program Version 1.2.1 has been updated to support the large screen 3295. The 3270-PC (5271 Models 24 and 26) attaches via the IBM 3274 Control Unit to System/370 processors and processor complexes, 30XX processors, and 43XX processors. All attachment environments are supported, i.e., SNA local channel, non-SNA local channel, synchronous data link control (SDLC) remote, or binary synchronous control (BSC) remote. Attachment to the 3274 is by coax cable. 3270-PC Options: The following special features are supported on all models of the 5271: * Printer/Memory Adapter (#4505) * 256Kb Memory Expansion Option (#4500) All models of the 5271 System Unit when used with DOS 2.0, 2.1, or 3.0 are capable of using many IBM Personal Computer options. The following Personal Computer options may be ordered for the 5271: * Asynchronous Communications Adapter (#2074) * Communications Adapter Cable (#2067) * Printer Cable (#5612) * 64/256KB Memory Expansion Option (#1013) * 64Kb Memory Module Kit (#1003) * 10MB Fixed Disk (#2500) * Fixed Disk Adapter (#2501) * Dual-Sided Diskette Drive (#3810) * 5161 Expansion Unit Note: IBM will publish a manual which will provide information regarding how customers can field upgrade 5271 Models 2, 4, and 6 to Models 24 and 26. This manual will be available through your marketing representative by December 31, 1984. PUBLICATIONS The following IBM 3270/3274 publications will be revised and their availability will be announced later. * An Introduction to the 3270 Information Display System * IBM 3270 Information Display System Library User's Guide * IBM 3274 Control Unit Description and Programmer's Guide * IBM 3274 Control Unit Planning and Site Preparation The following IBM 3270-PC publications are new or revised and their availability will be announced later. * New: - IBM 3270-PC Control Program: Programming Guide - IBM 3270-PC Introduction and Preinstallation Planning: Supplement for the 3295 Plasma Monitor * Revised: - IBM 3270-PC Introduction and Preinstallation Planning - IBM 3270-PC Online Tutorial - IBM 3270-PC Control Program User's Guide and Reference (for Models 24 and 26) - IBM 3270-PC Guide to Operations (for Models 2, 4, and 6) - IBM 3270-PC Guide to Operations (for Models 24 and 26) - IBM 3270-PC Maintenance Information SCHEDULE General availability of the 5271 Models 24 and 26 and the 3295 Plasma Monitor is November 1984. The schedule for orders involving multiple 3270-PCs may be extended. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: The 3270-PC (5271 Models 24 and 26) attach via an IBM 3274 Control Unit to System/370, 30XX, and 43XX processors. All attachment environments are supported, i.e., SNA local channel, non-SNA local channel, synchronous data link control (SDLC) remote, or binary synchronous control (BSC) remote. Attachment to the 3274 is by coax cable. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The IBM 3270-PC Control Program Version 1.2.1. The 3270-PC is data stream compatible with all models of today's IBM 3270 displays in alphameric application environments with the exception of host partitioning. There is no partitioning support in the 3270-PC. With this exception, existing host alphameric applications will run on the 3270-PC unmodified (in their current screen size). No programming changes are required of current alphameric applications unless the program is affected by 3274 Control Unit configuration restrictions (e.g., no Category B terminals) or required hardware functions not available with the 3270-PC (e.g., magnetic readers, encryption/decryption, or APL/text characters). The 5271 Models 24 and 26 will accept 3270 data streams and support programmed symbols (PS) graphics. Note: The PS capability is limited to five 192-character buffers when a PC session is in use; programs written for PS assuming six PS buffers are available should be tested for acceptability. There are six PS buffers available when no PC session is being used. The multiple screen facilities of the 3270-PC can be used without any modification of system software. Most IBM PC applications that run on the IBM PC Color Graphics Adapter will run on the new system units. Three shades of orange plus black are supported in place of color. Applications that utilize animation should be tested for acceptability prior to use. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL The non-display control allows the password (or other sensitive data) not to be shown on the command line. For transmission of sensitive data on public communications facilities, customer management may wish to examine the use of cryptography. Internal encryption/decryption is not available. The 3270-PC supports the security features of the operating systems which control communications with the host system. Customer management is responsible for the selection, application, adequacy, and implementation of these features and for the appropriate application and administrative controls. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The customer is responsible for: * Adequate site, system, and other vendor preparation * Receipt at customer's receiving dock, unpacking, and placement of unit * Physical setup (including any special mounting procedures and or hardware), connection of cables in customer access areas, switch settings, and checkout. The customer set-up allowance (CSU) is one day. Detailed set-up instructions are included with each machine. IBM set-up is available at IBM hourly rates and minimum charges. * Contacting an IBM customer service coordinator for attachment of the 5271 communication cable to an on-site serviced IBM control unit where customer access area is not provided * Customizing the 3270-PC and 3274 (see 3274 Customizing Guide, GA23-0065 or GA27-2827) * Determining the required number of spares * Performing customer problem analysis and resolution (CPAR) * Testing other IBM Personal Computer options not included with the 3270-PC to assure viability (IBM does not accept any responsibility for them.) * Protecting data from modification, destruction, or disclosure, and for accuracy and integrity of results * Providing a back-up copy of the system * Installing the required programs. INSTALLABILITY: The 3270-PC is a customer set-up system. It attaches to one terminal port and may have up to four addresses associated with it in the 3274, depending on the application. The 3270-PC is 3270 compatible in alphameric application environments; current alphameric applications will run unmodified, excepting those that use host partitioning. Host partitioning is not supported. LIMITATIONS: * Because of the differences in plasma monitor technology and CRT technology, applications using animation and/or scrolling should be tested for acceptability prior to use. When using IBM PC APA graphics, three shades of orange plus black are used to differentiate color on the 3295. The APA resolution on Models 24 and 26 is 640 x 200 pels. The 3270-PC APA applications using different screen resolutions should be tested for acceptability. * The 3852 Color Graphics Printer is not supported. * The 5201 and 5216 letter quality printers are supported for printing from the PC DOS application session only. * Color display is not supported. (IBM 3295 is a monochrome monitor.) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Customers who have signed a PC Volume Procurement Amendment (VPA) must designate from one to three technical coordinators who may contact the Personal Computing Assistance Center (PCAC) for usage assistance. The usage assistance is available for the duration of the contract period. Customers who purchase less than the VPA minimum quantity of the IBM Personal Computer system units may mail usage questions to: IBM Personal Computing Assistance Center Department 93W/235 90l Northwest 51st Street Boca Raton, Florida 33432 Mail-in assistance will not be withdrawn before June 1985. CHARGES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS VOLUME PROCUREMENT AMENDMENT: * The 5271 Models 24 and 26 may be combined with other Category A machines to qualify for a VPA. * The 3295 may be combined with other Category C machines to qualify for a VPA. SPECIAL BID PROVISIONS: Special bid provisions apply. The IBM 3295 is available under Category C of all Personal Computer special bid contracts with discounts and terms and conditions consistent with the volume procurement amendment (VPA) exhibit. For existing qualified educational customers, the 3295 is available under the discounts and terms and conditions consistent with the standard Educational Institution Special Bid volume procurement amendment (VPA) exhibit. The 3295 is not available for remarketing under existing Personal Computer special bid contracts which allow remarketing, but is available for internal use. WARRANTY PERIOD: 5271 - three months. 3295 - one year. WARRANTY SERVICE: The 5271 and 3295 are IBM On-Site Repair. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE: Qualifying educational institutions are eligible to receive the educational allowance of 20%. Education allowances are not additive to any other discount allowance. FINANCING: IBM Credit Corporation term leases and installment payment plans. CHARGES Part Model/ Purchase Description Number Feature Price 5271 with keyboard 24 $5,990 5271 with keyboard 26 7,550 3295 Plasma Monitor 1 3,695 Keyboard (if ordered separately) 6110344 5730 295 3295 Extended Signal Cable (optional 5 meters) 2720066 3001 95 Annual Maintenance Charges IBM Customer On-Site Carry-In Repair Repair (9798) (9821) 5271 Model 24 base unit with keyboard $552 $360 5271 Model 26 base unit with keyboard 764 496 3295 Plasma Monitor 120 - MACHINE GROUP: A PER CALL CLASS: 2