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DATE       10/30/90

TITLE      IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 INTERNAL TAPE BACKUP UNIT INSTALLATION KIT B
ABSTRACT          The Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) Internal Tape Backup Unit
           Installation Kit B (#2991, 64F7465) allows the PS/2 Internal Tape
           Backup Unit (#5279, 30F5279), which is sold separately, to connect to
           and be easily installed in the following PS/2 systems:
           o   PS/2 Model 65 SX
           o   PS/2 Model 80 -- System Units A16, A21, A31, 081, 121, 161 and
               321 (not required for installation in System Units 041, 071, 111
               and 311)
           o   PS/2 Model 90
           o   PS/2 Model 95.
                  The kit contains a cable with an edge connector on one end and
           a 34-pin connector on the other end, installation and test
           instructions, a diagnostic diskette and bezels.  The PS/2 Internal
           Tape Backup Unit Installation Kit B (#2991, 64F7465) replaces the
           PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit Installation Kit A (#2990, 34F2990).
                  Planned Availability Date:  November 2, 1990.
            (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
              Corporation.
PRODNO       8565
             8580
             8590
             8595
OVERVIEW   HIGHLIGHTS
           o   Allows installation of the PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit in
               supported PS/2 Models 65SX, 80, 90 and 95.
           DESCRIPTION
           GROWTH ENABLEMENT
           The PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit Installation Kit B allows users to
           easily install the PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit in the supported
           PS/2 models.  The kit contains:
           o   A cable with an edge connector on one end and a 34-pin connector
               on the other end
           o   Installation and test instructions
           o   Diagnostic diskette
           o   Bezels.
CUSTINFO   PUBLICATIONS
                  The publication, Installation and Test Instructions
           (G571-0204) (part number 34F2710) is shipped with the product.
           SCHEDULE
                  The planned availability date is November 2, 1990.
TECHINFO   TECHNICAL INFORMATION
           SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
           MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:  The PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit
           Installation Kit B is used on the PS/2 Model 65 SX System Units 061,
           121 and 321, PS/2 Model 80 System Units 081, 121, 161, 321, A16, A21
           and A31, PS/2 Model 90 System Units 0J5, 0J9 and 0KD, and the PS/2
           Model 95 XP 486 System Units 0J9, 0JD and 0KD.
           PLANNING INFORMATION
           CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES:  The PS/2 Internal Tape Backup Unit
           Installation Kit B is designed as customer setup.  Installation
           instructions are enclosed in the package.
           CABLE ORDERS:  No cables required.
           INSTALLABILITY:  Installation time for the PS/2 Internal Tape Backup
           Unit Installation Kit B is approximately 20 minutes.
           PACKAGING
           PRODUCT                      SHIPMENT GROUP
           Installation Kit B           Adapter Cable
                                        Installation and Test Instructions
                                        Diagnostic Diskette
                                        Bezels
           SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
                  This product uses the security and auditability features of
           the host PS/2 system.
                  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 SETUP:  Yes.
                  All other terms and conditions are the same as those
           applicable to the supported PS/2 in which the feature is installed.
           CHARGES
           FEATURES
                                       FEATURE             PURCHASE
           DESCRIPTION                  NUMBER             PRICE
           Installation Kit B            2991               $ 50

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