IBM PS/2 COMMUNICATIONS CARTRIDGE I
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Announcement Letter Number 191-204 dated October 17, 1991
US - Last Revised on October 17, 1991



Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability

       The Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) Communication Cartridge I
(3541) is an expansion unit for use on IBM's PS/2 Model L40 SX.  The
PS/2 Communications Cartridge I is a one slot (half-size card) unit
that supports connectivity to host or LAN networks by using the IBM
Token-Ring, 3270 or the 5250 adapter cards.
       The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I is designed to give mobile
professionals connectivity capability for their portable system in
the office.
       Planned Availability Date:  January 31, 1992.
 (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
   Corporation.


Customer Letter Section

HIGHLIGHTS
o   Improves productivity of customers who need to maintain
    synchronization of portable files and host/LAN files
o   Increases the customer flexibility to use the portable/notebook
    system in home/office as well as mobile environments
o   Permits the use of portables with existing peripherals and
    networks through simple installation and operation
o   Requires minimal movement of devices and use of desktop space
DESCRIPTION
USER PRODUCTIVITY
The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I is a convenient way for students
and professionals who may wish to use their laptop/notebook system to
connect to hosts and LANs, as well as maintaining the flexibility of
using the laptop/notebook system in mobile environments.  Timely
electronic capture of data at its source, and immediate access to
information in the work place, improves users' productivity, and adds
quality and value to the products and services they provide.
INVESTMENT PROTECTION
The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I will protect the customer's
investment in a laptop/notebook system by improving the
communications capabilities of the system.  The PS/2 Communications
Cartridge I will also enhance the buying decisions for
laptop/notebook systems because of the importance of easily, quickly,
accurately, and inexpensively exchanging portable files with host and
network files.
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I enhances the customer's business
solutions by allowing the daily, fast, accurate exchange of data
between employees and hosts and/or LANs.  Improved flexibility to use
the portable in home/office as well as mobile environments.
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I will allow effective system
management and control through the simple, fast backup/restore access
to backup devices residing on host and LAN facilities.
PRODUCT POSITIONING
The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I fulfills the Statement of
Direction stated in Product Announcement 191-030, dated
March 26, 1991, for the IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX.  Connectivity support
is provided by supporting one half-size card slot for IBM Token-Ring,
5250, or 3270 connectivity.
PUBLICATIONS
       The following publications are shipped with the system unit:
                                                       ORDER
TITLE                                                  NUMBER
Installation and Operating Instructions                S10G-5990
Quick Reference Diskette (for L40 SX only)             S10G-5991
The Hardware Maintenance Library (S10G-5994, 10G5994) publications
will be available January 31, 1992.
The Hardware Maintenance Library publications are for service
personnel and detail many aspects of maintaining the machine.  The
publications include a parts catalog, the reference diskette
containing advanced diagnostics, and instructions for identifying the
failing field replaceable unit.
The reference publications are for programmers, engineers and others
who want to understand the PS/2 Communications Cartridge I unit in
greater detail.  The publications include functional specifications,
hardware specifications and pinout for connectors.
Publications may be ordered from an IBM Authorized Dealer, an IBM
representative or through the Technical Directory.  Also,
publications are available through the IBM Software/Publications
Hotline at 1-800-327-5711.  A complete listing of IBM Personal
System/2 and IBM Personal Computer hardware publications is available
by calling the Technical Directory at 1-800-IBM-PCTB (426-7282).
SCHEDULE
       The planned availability date is January 31, 1992.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
o   Width:  180mm (7.1 in.)
o   Depth:   87mm (3.4 in.)
o   Height: 145mm (5.7 in.)
o   Weight: 1.2kg (2.6 lb)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
o   Temperature at Sea Level: 10 (degs) to 35 (degs)C (50 (degs) to
    95 (degs)F)
o   Relative Humidity:  8% to 80%
o   Wet Bulb:  27 (degs)C (83 (degs)F)
o   Altitude:  7000 ft Maximum (2133 Meters)
AGENCY APPROVALS
o   System Unit Approvals:
    -   FCC Class-A, Part 15 FCC Rules
    -   VCCI Class-1
    -   CISPR-22, Class-A
    -   UL-478/1950
    -   CSA C22.2 Number 220
    -   DEMKO
    -   SEMKO
    -   SETI
    -   NEMKO
    -   SAA (TM)
    -   SEV
    -   SASO
    -   OVE
    -   MOC
 (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS:  The following operating systems support
the IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX:
o   IBM DOS 3.3, 4.0 and 5.0
o   Operating System/2 (R) Standard Edition 1.3 at refresh level
    1.30.1
o   Operating System/2 Extended Edition 1.3 at refresh level 1.30.1
o   Operating System/2 Version 2.0 (when available).
 (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
   Corporation.
PLANNING INFORMATION
CABLE ORDERS:  All cables are included with the IBM PS/2
Communications Cartridge I.
INSTALLABILITY:  By following the setup instructions, the user
attaches the cable.  Power is then turned on.  After the computer has
successfully completed its initial self-tests, the user inserts the
PS/2 Communication Cartridge I Reference Diskette.  A utility program
on the Reference Diskette is then run to establish the Communications
Cartridge environment.  Installation time should take approximately
10 minutes.
PROBLEM DETERMINATION:  Operating instructions and diagnostic
procedures which are included with the supported adapters (IBM
Token-Ring, 3270 and 5250), assist the customer in isolating any
defective machine element.
PACKAGING:  Each PS/2 Communications Cartridge I ships from the plant
in a single carton.
       The model and part number for the U.S. is:
o   3541-001 -- 06G8050
      (Eggshell White for IBM PS/2 Model L40 SX).
       Each carton contains:
o   Expansion unit
o   U.S. power cord
o   BUS cable
o   Installation and Operating Instructions
o   Reference diskette.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
       User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures and
appropriate controls in application systems and communications
facilities.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
VOLUME DISCOUNT:  Volume purchasing is available under the Volume
Discounts section of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA).
       The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I is included in Category B,
Discount Group 1 of the Volume Discount Exhibit -- Workstation and
Related I/O (WKSN).  Customers with existing volume discount
commitments in Category A of the exhibit may order the PS/2
Communications Cartridge I as additional quantities to, or as direct
substitutes for, any other machines in the same category subject to
availability.
NOTE: The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I may not be offered for a
discount greater than 20%.
       For further information regarding volume orders, contact your
IBM marketing representative.
IBM CREDIT CORPORATION FINANCING:  Term leases and installment
payment plans are available for commercial and state and local
government customers.
CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION APPLIES:  Yes.
WARRANTY PERIOD:  One year.
WARRANTY SERVICE:  Customer Carry-In Repair (CCR).
WARRANTY OPTION:  IBM On-Site Repair (IOR).
       The IBM On-Site Repair (IOR) warranty service alternative is
not available as an International Hardware Service Offering.
SERVICE/MAINTENANCE AFTER WARRANTY:  IBM On-Site Repair (IOR).
IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION:  One.
       IBM warranty service, maintenance service or IBM hourly
service may be obtained by calling 1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378).  IBM
hourly service is available at the applicable rate and terms,
including element exchange price if applicable.

VOLUME MAINTENANCE OPTION:  The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I is an
eligible machine and a qualifying machine for the Volume Maintenance
Option of the ICA.  A revised exhibit will be available at a later
date.
MID-RANGE SYSTEM OPTION:  The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I is an
eligible machine for the Mid-Range System Option of the ICA.  A
revised exhibit will be available at a later date.
ELIGIBLE                          DISCOUNT
TYPE                     THREE YEAR      FIVE YEAR
3541                        17%             22%
CORPORATE SERVICE OPTION:  The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I is an
eligible machine for the Corporate Service Option of the ICA.  A
revised exhibit will be available at a later date.
                                  DISCOUNT
                         THREE YEAR      FIVE YEAR
Network                     25%             30%
System                      17%             22%
EXTENDED MAINTENANCE OPTION:  The PS/2 Communications Cartridge I is
an eligible machine for the Extended Maintenance Option of the ICA.
A revised exhibit will be available at a later date.
CENTRAL FACILITY MAINTENANCE SERVICE OPTION:  The PS/2 Communications
Cartridge I is an eligible machine for Central Facility Maintenance
Service Option of the ICA.  A revised exhibit will be available at a
later date.
       The minimum number of machines required to be at the central
facility before requesting maintenance service is six machines.  The
Additional Maintenance Charge Factor is currently 0.5 hours.  The
terms and conditions are stated in the Attachment for Central
Facility Maintenance Service Option.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS:  New product available.
FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURES/MODEL CONVERSIONS:  Yes.
CUSTOMER SETUP:  Yes.
LICENSED INTERNAL CODE:  No.
IBM EDUCATION ORDER CENTER:  This product is available for ordering
through the IBM Education Order Center.  Please note that
availability through the Education Order Center may not coincide with
the product availability dates noted in other sections of this
document.
       The IBM Education Order Center is the order processing
location for selected personal computers and related
hardware/software for eligible education end users.  Eligible end
users are defined as faculty and staff members of qualified
kindergarten through twelfth grade education institutions and
students, faculty and staff members of higher education institutions
which have an education product coordinator.
NATIONAL EDUCATION PRICE (NEP):  A National Education Price is
available under the terms and conditions of the National Education
Price Exhibit.  The NEP price which represents a 33% discount from
the single unit purchase price, is not subject to any further
discount or allowance.  The machine in this announcement is included
in the National Education Price Exhibit.
CHARGES
PRODUCT CHARGES
                     PART       MACHINE    MODEL       PURCHASE
DESCRIPTION          NUMBER     TYPE       NUMBER      PRICE
PS/2
  Communication
  Cartridge I        3541001    3541       001            $ 595
ALTERNATIVE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CHARGES:
      IBM
 ON-SITE REPAIR
     (IOR)
      $ 17
ANNUAL MINIMUM MAINTENANCE CHARGES:
      IBM                       CENTRAL FACILITY
 ON-SITE REPAIR               MAINTENANCE SERVICE
     (IOR)                           (CFMS)
     $ 100                            $ 95

                     LIST OF SUPPORTED PRODUCTS
       The PS/2 (R) Communications Cartridge I is designed to be
compatible with the following peripheral products that run on other
PS/2 systems.  Other peripherals may also work, but have not been
tested by IBM.
ADAPTER CARDS SUPPORTED
                               PART               FEATURE
DESCRIPTION                    NUMBER             NUMBER
IBM Token-Ring                 25F7367            7367
3270                           53F6425            5050
5250                           49F5618            5618
IBM PS/2 COMMUNICATIONS CARTRIDGE I SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
IBM SOFTWARE:  The following IBM software products are designed to be
compatible with the PS/2 Communication Cartridge I and will operate
substantially as described in their program documentation.
                                        PROGRAM   ORDERING    FEATURE
DESCRIPTION                    VERSION  NUMBER    VEHICLE     NUMBER
OPERATING SYSTEMS
  IBM DOS                      3.3      6280060   5871-AAA    0957
  IBM DOS                      4.0      6280256   5871-AAA    1419
  IBM DOS                      5.0      84F9775   5871-AAA    1964
Operating System/2
  Standard Edition             1.3      84F7588   5871-AAA    1615
Operating System/2
  Extended Edition             1.3      15F7195   5871-AAA    1570
Operating System/2
  (When Available)             2.0      84F7586   5871-AAA    2267
LANGUAGES
Basic Compiler/2 (TM)          1.2      6280179   5871-AAA    0822
C/2 (TM)                       1.1      6280284   5871-AAA    1410
COBOL/2 (TM)                   1.01     6280207   5871-AAA    0816
FORTRAN/2 (TM)                 1.1      6280185   5871-AAA    0824
Macro Assembler/2 (TM)         1.0      6280181   5871-AAA    0820
PASCAL Compiler/2 (TM)         1.0      6280183   5871-AAA    0826
APPLICATIONS
DisplayWrite (R) 4             2.0      25F5951   5871-BBB    5951
DisplayWrite 5 Composer        2.1      86F2450   5871-BBB    1375
DisplayWrite 5/2 Composer      1.1.3    25F5999   5871-BBB    5999
 (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
 (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
   Corporation.
       (CORRECTED ON NOVEMBER 6, 1991) In the attached LIST OF
SUPPORTED PRODUCTS, under the heading Adapter Cards Supported, the
part numbers have been changed and a column entitled Feature Number
has been added.