IBM United States Hardware Announcement

117-041, dated April 11, 2017

IBM Power Systems enhances I/O

Table of contents
1 Overview 3 Publications
1 Key prerequisites 3 Technical information
1 Planned availability date 4 Terms and conditions
1 Description 4 Prices
2 Product number

At a glance

The IBM Power System S812 server is enhanced with a graphics card to support
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more flexible configurations.

Overview

The IBM PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator adapter (#5269) and the
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IBM VGA to DVI Connection Converter (#4276), which were previously announced
on other servers, are now supported in the Power S812 server Model 21A, providing
additional configuration flexibility.

Feature exchange

Not applicable.

Key prerequisites

The PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator adapter (#5269) requires one
low-profile slot.

Planned availability date

April 21, 2017

Description

The PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator (#5269) is a versatile, low-priced

2D graphics accelerator for the Power S812 server. This feature is Low Profile (LP).
It can be configured to operate in either 8-bit or 24-bit color modes. This adapter
supports both analog and digital monitors. The adapter requires a PCI Express slot.
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If attaching a device that requires a 15-pin D-Shell receptacle for a VGA connection
(for example, when the graphic adapter output is routed directly to a 7316-
TF3 display or indirectly through a KVM switch), order a VGA to DVI Connection
Converter (#4276) to accommodate the attaching device. A short converter cable
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 is included that adapts the second 28-pin port on the adapter to 15-pin D-Shell
receptacle.

Hardware description:

128-bit graphics processor

8-bit indexed, 8-bit true color, or 24-bit true color
32 MB SDRAM
x1 PCI Express interface
Two DVI-I (analog/digital video) connectors
One converter cable

Product number

The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power
Systems machine type:
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New features available April 21, 2017

Machine Feature
Description type Model number

VGA to DVI Connection Converter 8284 21A 4276

PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics Accelerator 8284 21A 5269

Feature conversions

Feature conversions available April 21, 2017

The existing components being replaced during a model or feature conversion

become the property of IBM and must be returned.

Feature conversions are always implemented on a "quantity of one for quantity of

one" basis. Multiple existing features may not be converted to a single new feature.
Single existing features may not be converted to multiple new features.

The following conversions are available to customers:

Feature conversions for 9117-MMD to 9119-MME memory features:

Return
From feature conversion To feature conversion parts

EM42 - 0/128 GB DDR3 Memory EM8V - 128 GB DDR4 Memory No

(4X32 GB) DIMMS - 1066 MHz - (4x32 GB CDIMMs)
POWER7+ CoD Memory
Feature conversions for 9179-MHD to 9119-MHE memory features:

Return
From feature conversion To feature conversion parts

EM41 - 0/64 GB DDR3 Memory EM8X - 512 GB DDR4 Memory No

(4X16 GB) DIMMS - 1066 MHz - (4x128 GB CDIMMs)
POWER7+ CoD Memory

Business Partner information

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 If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may
link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld
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ID and password are required (use IBMid).

BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 117-041

Publications

No publications are shipped with the announced products.

To access the IBM Publications Center Portal, go to the IBM Publications Center
website.

The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product

publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive
search facilities are provided. A large number of publications are available online in
various file formats, which can currently be downloaded.

Services

Global Technology Services

IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications,

and other technology management.

These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT
infrastructure to be an on-demand business. They can help you integrate your high-
speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an
array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many
non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.

For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or go to the IBM
Global Technology Services website.
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For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your
IBM representative or go to the Resiliency Services website.

Details on education offerings related to specific products can be found on the IBM
authorized training website.

Technical information

Planning information

Cable orders
Not applicable

Security, auditability, and control

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security

features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems
and communications facilities.

IBM Electronic Services

IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to
help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a web-enabled
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 solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service
and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide
the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution
and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but
complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services
Agent.

The Electronic Services news page is a single internet entry point that replaces the
multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM internet services and support.
The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in
resolving technical problems.

The Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on

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your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM
on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically
reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems
enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability
and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is
made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your
questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent
for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your
IBM server.

To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, go to the IBM Electronic Support
website.

Terms and conditions

Warranty period
One year.

To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller
or IBM. An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM
machine is subject to the full warranty period specified by IBM. An IBM part or
feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of
the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to
a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full
warranty. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service,
and service level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in which
it is installed.

Customer setup
Yes

Prices

For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.

The following are features already announced for the IBM Power Systems 8284
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machine type:

Minimum Initial/
monthly MES/
Description Model Feature Purchase maint. Both/ RP
machine type 8284 number number price charge Support CSU MES

VGA to DVI Connection Converter

21A 4276 Both Yes No
PCIe LP POWER GXT145 Graphics
21A 5269 Both Yes No
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 Feature conversion purchase price

Feature conversions

Feature conversions for 9117-MMD to 9119-MME memory features:

Parts Purchase
From feature conversion To feature conversion returned price

EM42 - 0/128 GB DDR3 EM8V - 128 GB DDR4 No

Memory (4X32 GB) DIMMS - Memory (4x32 GB CDIMMs)
1066 MHz - POWER7+ CoD
Memory

Feature conversions for 9179-MHD to 9119-MHE memory features:

Parts Purchase
From feature conversion To feature conversion returned price

EM41 - 0/64 GB DDR3 EM8X - 512 GB DDR4 No

Memory(4X16 GB) DIMMS - Memory (4x128 GB CDIMMs)
1066 MHz - POWER7+
CoD Memory

Trademarks

Power Systems and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of IBM Corporation in
the United States, other countries, or both.
IBM, Power, POWER, PartnerWorld, Express and Global Technology Services are
registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or
both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.

Terms of use
IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country
can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions,
and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this
announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your
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