RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 580

New levels of performance and function are emphasized in the IBM RISC System/6000(TM) POWERstation/POWERserver 580. The POWERstation/POWERserver 580 is designed with the highest performing POWER(*) Architecture processor, 62.5MHz, a 32KB instruction cache, a 64KB data cache, and comes standard with 64MB of memory, 2GB of fixed disk(SCSI-2), a new 80 MB/sec Micro Channel, and an integrated SCSI-1 adapter. A wide variety of optional features, including graphics, communications and storage devices, are available to provide the customer with highly configurable and robust systems. The POWERstation/POWERserver 580 is packaged as a deskside unit and maintains compatibility with the AIX(R) Version 3 for RISC System/6000 operating system.

Field installable model conversions are available to upgrade the POWERstation/POWERserver 530H, 550 and 560 processors to the performance level of the POWERstation/POWERserver 580. The upgraded POWERstation/POWERserver is designated as the 580F.

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(*) Performance Optimization With Enhanced RISC.

General Availability

Planned General Availability Dates:

- POWERstation/POWERserver 580, November 6, 1992.

- Field Intalled MES's, November 27, 1992.

- The 580F Model Conversion MES, January 15, 1993.

Product Number

 Description                          Machine   Model   Feature
------------------------------        -------   -----   -------
RISC System/6000
 POWERstation/POWERserver 580          7013      580
 
 1.0GB SCSI-2 Disk Drive Specify(x2)                     9249
 
 Integrated SCSI Controller Cable                        2833
 High-Performance Disk Drive
  Subsystem Adapter (80MB/sec)                           6211
 
 Integrated SCSI Controller Cable                        2833
 
 POWERstation/POWERserver 58F          7013       58F
 
The following model conversions are available on an MES ONLY:
 
 From                                  To
 ----                                  --
 POWERstation/POWERserver 53H    POWERstation/POWERserver 58F
 POWERstation/POWERserver 550    POWERstation/POWERserver 58F
 POWERstation/POWERserver 560    POWERstation/POWERserver 58F
 
 NOTE: Parts removed or replaced become the property of
       IBM and must be returned.
 
For information about previously announced features supported
on the 580 and 58F, see the HONE Configurator and the
IBM Sales Manual.

Highlights

POWERstation/POWERserver 580 system provides the highest level of performance for the RISC System/6000 family of systems with a 62.5 MHz processor.
Up to 1GB of memory, 64MB standard.
Up to 7.2GB of internal fixed disk (3 X 2.4GB), 2GB standard.
High speed(80MB/sec) Micro Channel.
POWERstation/POWERserver 580 is designed to be compatible with the current family of RISC System/6000 systems, AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000 operating system and programs.
Model conversion capability for the POWERstation/POWERserver 530H, 550, and 560 processors.
An integrated SCSI-1 adapter(4MB/sec. data rate) is standard on the 580.
Growth capability with eight available Micro Channel slots.

Description

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

The RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 580 system supports the customer's business objectives by providing a high performance, price competitive workstation and server solution for compute-intensive technical applications or multi-user commercial applications. The POWERstation/POWERserver 580 with its 62.5 MHz POWER processor satisfies the most stringent of these workstation/server applications. New high speed (up to 80MB/sec) Micro Channel, high capacity memory, disk drives and the integrated SCSI-1 adapter, coupled with a wide variety of optional features, including graphics, communications and storage devices, are available to configure a robust system for a wide range of business solutions.

The POWERstation/POWERserver 580 system maintains compatibility with AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000 operating system, application portability and high throughput levels. The POWERstation/POWERserver 580, and AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000 operating system conform to many of the industry standards in the open system environment -- a key factor in enabling customers to develop business solutions.

INVESTMENT PROTECTION

Binary compatibility of the RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 580 with previously announced POWERstation/POWERserver models serves to protect the customer's investment in software and hardware.

Model conversions utilizing the new processor are provided. The POWERstation/POWERserver 530H, 550 and 560 can be converted to a POWERstation/POWERserver 580F (model 580 capability). To help protect the customers investment, the migration of existing IBM fixed disks and most installed features are supported on the POWERstation/POWERserver 580F.

The 580 and the AIX Version 3.2.3 for RISC System/6000 operating system offer interoperability with other IBM and other vendor host systems, helping to protect the customer's principal investment.

USER PRODUCTIVITY

The RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 580's 62.5 MHz processor offers substantial performance gains over earlier RISC System/6000 processors. The model 580 enables the end user to improve throughput of a given task or additional users can be added to the network.

The 580 system also has expanded power capabilities:

The ability to power the system off via software control.
The ability to set a time for the system to power itself on.
Being able to remotely power the system on via a modem signal.
The ability to control attached machines such as deskside expansion units and power them on and off.

Customers can select AIXwindows Environment/6000 which includes the versatile OSF/Motif(TM) graphics user interface. This provides the user with a iconic view of the AIX file system and allows the user to manipulate the file system through icons. InfoExplorer(TM) support offers the user flexible access to online documentation using task index, hypertext jump points and search features.

A software preload feature is available to allow the user to IPL the system after initial hardware installation.

GROWTH ENABLEMENT

The RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 580 is designed to grow with the customer's needs. The standard memory of 64MB can be increased to 1 GB (eight 128MB memory cards). Since an integrated SCSI-1 adapter for fixed disk and media attachment is standard, all eight Micro Channel slots are available for current and future expansion. A wide variety of optional features such as graphics and communications subsystems, and storage devices are available for the customer's expansion requirements. The standard internal SCSI-2 fixed disk capacity is 2GB and can be a maximum of 7.2GB (three 2.4GB SCSI-2 disk drives). The 580 system can support up to four 9333 Serial Deskside Expansion Units (17.1GB) and up to three 9334 SCSI Model 500 Deskside Expansion Units (25.7GB) for a maximum of 42.8GB external storage and a total system maximum of 50.0GB storage.

Publications

The following publications are shipped with the RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 580 system. Additional copies are available for a fee.

 
          TITLE                               ORDER NUMBER
 -----------------------------                -------------
Quick Reference                                SC23-2401
System User's Guide                            GC23-2377
Customer Support Information                   SA23-2690
Documentation Overview                         SC23-2456
7013 POWERstation and POWERserver
  Operator Guide                               SA23-2621
POWERstation and POWERserver Common
  Diagnostics and Service Guide                SA23-2687
7013 POWERstation and POWERserver
  Installation and Service Guide               SA23-2622
System Unit Safety Information                 SA23-2652

SLSS is available by order number only. Customers currently subscribing to SLSS will receive publication updates automatically.

The following publications are available from the Software Publications Center (SPC).

If translated publications are not available, U.S. English publications will be shipped instead of the national language publications. National language publications will be shipped, when available, to customers who ordered national language publications but received U.S. English. Contact your IBM representative to determine availability date.

                                           Order
    Title                                  Number     Language
 -----------------------------            ----------  --------
IBM RISC System/6000 System Overview       GC12-2111  German
                                           GA82-1005  Belgian/
                                                       Dutch
                                           GA82-1004  Belgian/
                                                       French
 
IBM RISC System/6000 Planning for Your     GC12-2112  German
  System Installation                      GA82-1007  Belgian/
                                                       Dutch
                                           GA82-1006  Belgian/
                                                       French
 
Quick Reference                            SC11-0875  French
                                           SC12-2118  German
                                           SB82-4010  Belgian/
                                                       Dutch
 
System User's Guide                        GC11-0848  French
                                           GC12-2092  German
                                           GA15-4335  Norwegian
                                           GC14-4078  Swedish
                                           GB82-4005  Belgian/
                                                       Dutch
                                           GB82-3005  Belgian/
                                                       French
 
Documentation Overview                     SC12-2158  French
 
7013 POWERstation and POWERserver          SA11-0922  French
  Operator Guide                           SA12-4120  German
                                           SA13-1582  Italian
                                           SA14-2864  Swedish
 
Problem Solving Guide and Reference        SC11-0783  French
                                           SC12-2076  German
 
CD-ROM Hypertext Information Base          SC11-0810  French
  Library for IBM RISC System/6000

IBM RISC System/6000 System Overview       GC23-2406  English
IBM RISC System/6000 Planning for Your
  System Installation                      GC23-2407  English
Quick Reference                            SC23-2401  English
System User's Guide                        GC23-2377  English
Customer Support Information               SA23-2690  English
Documentation Overview                     SC23-2456  English
7013 POWERstation and POWERserver
  Operator Guide                           SA23-2621  English
POWERstation and POWERserver Common
  Diagnostics and Service Guide            SA23-2687  English
7013 POWERstation and POWERserver
  Installation and Service Guide           SA23-2622  English
System Unit Safety Information             SA23-2652  English
Problem Solving Guide and Reference        SC23-2204  English
7013 POWERstation and POWERserver Models
  5xx Hardware Technical Information       SA23-2684  English
POWERstation and POWERserver Hardware
  Technical Information - General
  Architecture                             SA23-2643  English
IBM RISC System/6000 POWERstation and
  POWERserver Hardware Technical
  Information Options and Devices          SA23-2646  English
CD-ROM Hypertext Information Base
  Library for IBM RISC System/6000         SC23-2163  English

Education Support

Contact your Country IBM Marketing Representative for all applicable course information.

Technical Information

Specified Operating Environment

Physical Specifications


Net weight and Physical Size

Width:           360mm (14.2 inches)
Depth:           675mm (26.6 inches)
Height:          610mm (24.0 inches)
Weight:          36.7Kg to 53.1Kg (81 lbs. to 117 lbs.)

Gross Weight and Box Size

Width:           568mm (22.36 inches)
Depth:           803.3mm (31.63 inches)
Height:          755mm (29.72 inches)
Weight;          43.1 Kg to 56.7 Kg (95lbs to 125lbs)

Power Supply:    550 Watts average output (700 Watts peak)
Voltage:         100V to 125V Nominal Auto Ranging
                     200V to 240V Nominal Auto Ranging
                     50Hz/60Hz
Thermal Output:  400 joules/sec (1365 BTUs per hour)*
Power Source Loading:  .400 kVA

 
* Measurement made with machine fully configured with
  supported IBM features.

Operating Environment

EMC Conformance Classification:

U. S. A.    -  FCC Class A
Germany     -  IOP
Europe      -  CISPR 22
Japan       -  VCCI-1

 
Temperature:  16 to 32 degrees C (60 to 90 degrees F)
Relative
 Humidity:     8 to 80 (percent)
              10 to 80 (percent) with CD-ROM Installed
              20 to 80 (percent) with 8mm Tape Drive Installed
Maximum
 Wet Bulb:    23 degrees C (73 degrees F)
Noise
 Level:       38dBA Idle, 39dBA Operating; average at the one
              meter position - typical machine
 
Environmental Impact Assessment Number 617P-3
 
The RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver Model 580 was
developed in compliance with corporate policy letter number 139
(Environmental Affairs).
 
Environmental Impact Assessment:
 
Compliance with Corporate Standard C-S 3-0527-002 (1991-06)
Control of Chemicals in IBM Facilities, Requirements and
Responsibilities.
 
Product Safety/Country Testing/Certification:

U.S.A.    - UL
Canada    - CSA
Germany   - GS Mark (Safety, TUV)

 
Telecom Environmental Testing (Safety and EMC):
 
IBM RISC System/6000 POWERstations/POWERservers and applicable
features meet the environmental testing requirements of the
country TELECOM. The testing and approval process is ongoing.
 
                      Environmental Test
    Country           Safety         EMC
    _______           ______         ___
    Canada            CSA
    Chile             Telecom
    Finland           EIF
    France            LCIE           LCIE
    Hong Kong         Telecom
    Ireland           Telecom
    Italy             Telecom
    Japan             Telecom
    Korea             Telecom
    Malaysia          SIRIM
    Mexico            Telecom
    Netherlands       Telecom
    New Zealand       Telecom        Telecom
    Norway            NEMKO
    Spain             Ministry of
                      Industry
    Sweden            SEMKO
    Switzerland       SEV
    U.K.              BABT
 
ISO 9000 Certification, IBM Locations:
    Santa Palomba, Italy
    Havant, England
 
Supported IBM Monitors Complying to ISO 9241 Part 3.
 
   6091 Model 016

Machine Requirements

IBM supported ASCII terminal or IBM supported Display, Display Adapter and Keyboard. POWERservers MUST have a console.

Programming Requirements

AIX Version 3.2.3 for RISC System/6000 (5756-030), ordered separately.

Compatibility

Model Conversions

Customers with the POWERstation/POWERserver 530H, 550 or 560 will be able to convert systems to the new POWERstation/POWERserver 580F processor (580 capability). IBM fixed disk configurations supported by the POWERstation/POWERserver 530H, 550 or 560 upon announcement will be supported by the POWERstation/POWERserver 580F.

All Micro Channel cards, external and internal devices supported by the POWERstation/POWERserver 580 upon announcement will be supported by the POWERstation/POWERserver 580F.

The POWERstation/POWERserver 580F requires a minimum of 64MB of memory. Memory increments are available in multiples of 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128MB with a maximum of 1GB. Memory cards must be installed in pairs. Additional memory must be purchased to meet the 64MB minimum configuration.

System performance of the POWERstation/POWERserver 580F relative to the new POWERstation/POWERserver 580 will depend upon the installed fixed disks. Customers whose converted machine contains only IBM fixed disks supported by the new POWERstation/POWERserver 580 should not experience any performance degradation. Retention in the converted machines of IBM fixed disks not supported by the new POWERstation/POWERserver 580 may yield a degradation in system performance relative to the POWERstation/POWERserver 580, depending on the nature of customer's applications (compute intensive versus I/O intensive). This offers a high degree of flexibility in increasing the performance level of the system while helping customers with compute intensive applications to take advantage of the performance of the new processor while protecting their investment in fixed disks.

The Model Conversion MESs contain some or all of the following items and are ordered through the HONE configurator.

Processor replacement
Memory cards
XIO and associated hardware
Integrated SCSI cable
Power supply
New Covers
As required engineering changes
Installation instructions
New publications
New labels
New Diagnostics

Note: Parts removed become the Property of IBM.

Limitations

There are 8 memory card slots. While converting to the new POWERstation/POWERserver 580F, the system will contain the same number of memory cards and megabytes per card as in the original system.

Maximum memory capacity of a conversion to a POWERstation/POWERserver 580F will be dependent on the original memory configuration of the converted POWERstation/POWERserver 550, 560 or 530H. The customer may choose to replace/augment the converted memory by purchasing additional higher density memory cards to take full advantage of the maximum capacity of 1GB.

Note: a Maximum of 1 GB memory becomes possible with the availability of the 128 MB memory(feature codes 4090 and 4092), planned for General Availability on January 29, 1993

Customers will be responsible for procurring the additional memory necessary to attain the 64MB minimum memory requirement and to attain any of the larger memory configurations supported by the POWERstation/POWERserver 580F, to the extent the memory is larger than the customer's current memory.

The remote power capabilities of the Model 580 are not supported on the Model 580F.

The IBM 4869 5.25-inch External Diskette Drive is not supported on the Model 580F.

Planning Information

Cable Orders

No cables required

Problem Determination

For problem analysis, the IBM RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 580 diagnostic programs, preloaded on the system, provide console routines that lead a user through problem determination and helps provide direction to resolve problems.

Packaging

Ship Group


POWERstation/POWERserver 580 System Unit
Language Group - Specified on the order
which will include the following system
publications:

Quick Reference
System User's Guide
Customer Support Information
Documentation Overview
7013 POWERstation and
POWERserver Operator Guide
POWERstation and POWERserver Common
Diagnostics and Service Guide
7013 POWERstation and
POWERserver Installation and Service Guide
System Unit Safety Information

System Power Cord - Specified on the order
Wrap plugs and container box
Diagnostic Diskettes

Accessories and/or Supplies

Supplies can be purchased from LEXMARK International Supplies Dealers or by contacting your local Country LEXMARK International Organization.

Security, Auditability and Control

Security and auditability features of the POWERstation/POWERserver 580 are:

Physical security is provided by a rear-mounted lock which helps prevent cover removal when locked.
A three-position, key-operated MODE switch helps provide logic security for the system.

This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, software and/or application software.

User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administrative procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.

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