NUMBER 188-034 DATE 880202 CATEGORY CM00, CM40 TYPE Product TITLE UNGERMANN-BASS NICPS/2 ADAPTER 1542 FOR USE WITH ETHERNET (1) ABSTRACT The Ungermann-Bass NICps/2 Adapter 1542 (#8000) for use with Ethernet allows the IBM 6152 Academic System and the IBM Personal System/2 (TM) Models 50, 60, and 80 to attach to a 10Mb Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection Ethernet Network using the Transmission Control Protocol/Interface Protocol (TCP/IP). The adapter has 32Kb of RAM. Two transmit buffers use a total of 4Kb and the rest is divided into as many segments as required for receive buffers. The NICps/2 Adapter 1542 contains a function call interface which transmits and receives packets. The 6152 Academic System or the Personal System/2 communicates with the function call interface to transmit packets and enable packet reception. Attachment of the 6152 Academic System and the Personal System/2 to Ethernet is a requirement for the higher education environment. The IBM Token-Ring Adapter and the Ungermann-Bass NICps/2 Adapter 1542, together with router code running under the 6152 Academic Operating System Version 4.3, allow the interconnection of two local area networks, Token-Ring or Ethernet, using TCP/IP. The 6152 Academic Operating System Version 4.3 on the 6152 Academic System supports the NICps/2 Adapter 1542. The IBM Program Offering TCP/IP for the PS/2 (TM) (75X3269) provides for the NICps/2 Adapter 1542 under DOS Version 3.3. (See IBM Programming Announcement 287-530, dated November 17, 1987). Purchase Price: $550 Limited Availability Date: March 1988 General Availability Date: July 1988 (1) Registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation. (TM) Trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. PRODNO 6152, 8550, 8560, 8580 #8000 ORDERING INFORMATION The Ungermann-Bass NICps/2 Adapter (#8000) can be installed as a feature on 6152, 8550, 8560, 8580 system units by specifying 6152-XXX feature code 8000. When ordering for previously installed 8550, 8560, or 8580 system units, process as feature code 8000 for special ordering vehicle 8550-ZZZ. OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS o Allows connection to Ethernet-type networks o 32Kb of RAM o Improved transmit/receive performance through software on card o Interface supports "trailer" protocol used to minimize byte-shuffling in processing received packets o Connects to IEEE 802.3 industry standard transceivers. DESCRIPTION The Ungermann-Bass NICps/2 Adapter 1542 for use with Ethernet provides a connection for the 6152 Academic System and the Personal System/2 Models 50, 60, and 80 to a 10Mb Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection Ethernet network. The adapter attaches to the network via IEEE 802.3 AUI cable that is connected via a Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection transceiver. (The cable and the transceiver are not included with the adapter.) CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS The NICps/2 Hardware Installation Guide (form number U-B PUB 0064, part number U-B 23022-01 A) is shipped with the product. Additional information on the performance or technical specifications of the Ungermann-Bass NICps/2 Adapter 1542 for use with Ethernet may be obtained from Ungermann-Bass. SCHEDULE Limited availability is March 1988. General availability is July 1988. TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Width -- 11.5" (282 mm) Height -- 3.5" ( 88 mm) Electrical +5, +12 volts MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The Ungermann-Bass NICps/2 Adapter 1542 for use with Ethernet operates on one of the following: o IBM 6152 Academic System o IBM Personal System/2 Models 50, 60, or 80 executing under DOS Version 3.3 PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The following software supports the Ungermann-Bass NICps/2 Adapter 1542 for use with Ethernet: o IBM Academic Operating System Version 4.3 for the IBM 6152 Academic System (PRPQ 5799-PFF) o Transmission Control Protocol for the Personal System/2 (75X3269, 75X3271). See IBM Programming Announcement 287-530 dated November 17, 1987. This software is also provided for the 6152 under DOS Version 3.3. o Personal Computer feature of TCP/IP for VM (5798-FAL). This software is also provided for the 6152 under DOS Version 3.3. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The Ungermann-Bass NICps/2 Adapter 1542 for use with Ethernet is designed for customer set-up in PS/2 Models 50, 60 and 80. Customer set-up, service, and programming installation instructions are included in the initial shipment. 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. ORDERING TERMS AND CONDITIONS WARRANTY PERIOD: One year FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes CUSTOMER SET-UP: Yes EDUCATION ALLOWANCE: A 20% educational allowance is available to qualifying institutions in accordance with the Educational Allowance Amendment. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine in which this product is installed. CHARGES Model/ Feature Part Purchase Description Number Number Price For 6152, 8550, 8560, 8580 Ungermann-Bass 1542 1327050 $550 NICps/2 Adapter