Which of the following answers does not refer to the characteristics of twinaxial cabling?

Our This vs. That series compares two products that have similar applications with different constructions that allow them to be useful in different applications. Both coaxial cable and twinaxial cable are used in data processing and information, but some applications may have specific requirements for voltage, range, and other factors that may make one type of cable more optimal than the other.

What is Coaxial Cable?

Coaxial cable is used in the transmission of video, communications, and audio. These cables are designed to transmit high-frequency signals and data with low loss due to environmental factors and interference. Allied stocks a wide variety of coaxial cables that can vary in terms of its impedance, environmental temperature, working voltage, signal loss at specific frequencies, power rating, and cost.

Coaxial cable’s construction may vary depending on the application that it is used for. Many conventional coax cables feature a copper wire and copper mesh shield to remain flexible while preventing signal leakage. Coax cables are also available in military-grade. These cables are referred to as RGs and are used in applications where military specifications are needed, as well as direct burial applications. Coaxial cables can also meet M17 military specifications. You can learn more about the differences between RG and M17 coaxial cable here.

What is Twinaxial Cable?

Twinaxial cable is commonly used in data transmission and information systems applications. This cable uses two twisted conductors surrounded by a common shield. The two conductors provide more protection from environmental factors and lower cable loss. Twinax cable loses its effectiveness in long-range situations over 15 MHz. It is primarily used in short-range, high-speed signaling applications. Twinax cables also meet military M17 specifications.

How Do They Compare?

There are a lot of similarities between coaxial and twinaxial cable. Both are used in data transmission and information system applications, along with the protection of the signal from interference. Coax and Twinax also both have military specs, which allows them to be used in applications requiring military standards. These cables are identified as RG or M17.

The biggest difference between these two types of cables is their construction. Twinaxial cable features two conductors instead of one, allowing them to provide a better protected and clearer signal, but only in very short range and high-speed applications. Coaxial cable is more versatile in its usage, and it is able to carry low-frequency signals such as audio. This makes it an ideal cable to use for radiofrequency and cable transmission applications.

If you’re unsure about what cable you’ll need in order to meet the needs of your application, let Allied help you out! Check out Allied Wire and Cable for more information on Coax and Twinax Cables or give your sales rep a call at 800-472-4655 with any questions.

Hardware Announcement
June 17, 1997
Announcement Letter Number: 197-130

Table of Contents:

• At a Glance
  
• DESCRIPTION
  
• PRODUCT POSITIONING
  
• SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
  
• PUBLICATIONS
  
• TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  
• TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  
• CHARGES
  
• CALL NOW TO ORDER
  

At a Glance

The IBM 5250 Express adapters prepare you for the future while preserving the compatibility and function you have come to expect from the IBM 5250 Emulation Family by:

• Increasing the media throughput between PCs and selected AS/400 hosts by almost four times

• Offering Plug and Play for easy installation

• Enabling PCs with ISA, PCI, or PC Card expansion slots to attach to System/3X or AS/400 hosts

• Providing seven display stations or six displays stations and one printer station when attached to a System/3X or AS/400 host (up to 28 stations are available when using the shared-addressing feature of the 5250 Express Program)

• Supporting IBM's most popular 5250 emulation programs

• Using the popular and cost-effective twinax protocol

• Offering a limited lifetime warranty

----------------------------------------- For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM North America Sales Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: AE010

The 5250 Express ISA Adapter (TM), 5250 Express PCI Adapter (TM), and 5250 Express PC Card (TM) offer significant performance and usability enhancements to the IBM 5250 Emulation Family while maintaining the function and compatibility of IBM's current 5250 emulation adapters. Using the popular and cost-effective twinax protocol, the 5250 Express adapters:

• Support the 5250 Express Data Stream that can provide nearly four times the media throughput to 5250 Express Adapters when compared to the throughput to other 5250-type devices

• Provide seven physical links (station addresses) to System/36 (TM), System/38 (TM), AS/400 (R) Advanced 36 (R), and AS/400 hosts

• Offer Plug and Play for trouble-free installation

• Support IBM's most popular emulation programs including Personal Communications AS/400, AS/400 Client Access (TM), 5250 Enhanced Link for DOS, and the new 5250 Express Program Version 4.0

• Support major PC bus architectures including PC AT (R), ISA, EISA, PCI, and PC Card

Attachment is made via an appropriate cabling system, such as the IBM 6299 Hub for Midrange Systems, either directly to the host Twinaxial Workstation Controller or indirectly via a 5294, 5394, or 5494 Remote Control Unit.

• Customers who want the convenience, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness of the twinax protocol

• Customers who need the higher throughput and productivity offered by the 5250 Express Data Stream

• Customers who require easier adapter installation and setup offered by the plug-and-play-capable 5250 Express adapters

• Customers who need seven physical sessions to their System/36, System/38, AS/400 Advanced 36, or AS/400 without requiring a router

• The 5250 Express Data Stream requires a 5250 terminal emulation program and AS/400 system that supports this feature. An example of a supported 5250 terminal emulation program is the new 5250 Express Program Version 4.0. An example of a supported AS/400 system is the AS/400 Advanced Entry 9401 Model 150 running OS/400 (R) Version 3 Release 7 with the latest PTF applied. For information on the required PTF level, refer to the Networking Hardware Product Offerings Home Page on the Internet at URL:

  //www.networking.ibm.com/ 525/525home.html

• The 5250 Express adapters support attachment to System/36, System/38, and AS/400 hosts either directly to the host Twinaxial Workstation Controller or indirectly via a 5294, 5394, or 5494 Remote Control Unit when used with a compatible terminal emulation program

Planned Availability Date

• June 27, 1997, for IBM 5250 Express ISA Adapter
• July 25, 1997, for IBM 5250 Express PC Card
• September 5, 1997, for IBM 5250 Express PCI Adapter

------------------------------

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: //www.ibm.com.

Easy-to-configure and cost-effective, the IBM 5250 Express adapters prepare you for the future of twinax while maintaining the compatibility and function of our current family of 5250 Emulation adapters.

When used with a compatible terminal emulation program, the 5250 Express ISA, PCI, and PC Card adapters enable PCs to attach to a System/36, System/38, or AS/400 host.

Compatible IBM 5250 terminal emulation programs for attachment to the AS/400 include AS/400 Client Access, Personal Communications AS/400, 5250 Express Program 4.0, and 5250 Enhanced Link for DOS, Version 3.0.

Compatible 5250 terminal emulation programs for attachment to the System/36 and System/38 include 5250 Express Program 4.0, and 5250 Enhanced Link for DOS, Version 3.0.

The 5250 Express ISA Adapter and IBM 5250 Express PC Card are compatible with the IBM 5250 Emulation for Windows (R) Version 1.1 and support attachment to both System/3X and AS/400 hosts.

Attachment is made via an appropriate cabling system, such as the IBM 6299 Hub for Midrange Systems, either directly to the host Twinaxial Workstation Controller or indirectly via a 5294, 5394, or 5494 Remote Control Unit.

The 5250 Express adapters provide usability and performance enhancements such as Plug and Play and seven physical links that you can use with current System/3X and AS/400 hosts. The new family of adapters helps you build for the future by supporting the 5250 Express Data Stream.

The 5250 Express Data Stream supports two modes of operation to increase performance: optimized mode and 2 Mbps mode. Optimized mode reduces the number of bits required to transmit the same amount of data when compared to the standard 5250 data stream. When used with supported AS/400 systems such as the AS/400 Advanced Entry 9401 Model 150, the 5250 Express Data Stream runs in optimized mode and provides nearly twice the media throughput to 5250 Express Adapters, compared to the throughput to other 5250-type devices.

If all devices on a Twinaxial Workstation Controller port (up to seven devices per port) are 5250 Express adapters running software that supports the 5250 Express Data Stream, then 2 Mbps mode is operational and the line speed doubles from 1 Mbps to 2 Mbps. If a mix of 5250 Express adapters and standard 5250-type devices are attached to the same workstation controller port, then the line speed remains at 1 Mbps. AS/400 systems such as the AS/400 Advanced Entry 9401 Model 150 support the 2 Mbps mode.

The result of enabling both optimized and 2 Mbps modes is an increase in media throughput to nearly four times more than the media throughput of other 5250-type devices. Although the media performance will increase, actual performance improvements realized will vary depending on both PC and AS/400 processor speed, memory, and application load. For more detail, refer to the Networking Hardware Product Offerings 5250 Emulation Home Page on the Internet at URL:

//www.networking.ibm.com/525/525home.html

The 5250 Express adapters provide a competitively-priced host attachment platform that is fully compliant with today's most popular bus architectures including PC AT, ISA, EISA, PCI, and PC Card. The 5250 Express adapters are also supported by most of the compatible IBM 5250 terminal emulation programs available for our current 5250 Emulation adapters. This ensures that your investment in employee training can be directly applied for use with the newest member of the IBM 5250 Emulation Family.

The 5250 Express adapters are the latest addition to the 5250 Emulation Family to use the popular and cost-effective twinax protocol. The 5250 Express ISA, PCI, and PC Card adapters prepare you for the future of twinax with the following performance and usability enhancements:

• The 5250 Express Data Stream can help you increase productivity and reduce system delays by increasing media throughput between the AS/400 and PC by up to nearly four times when compared to other 5250-type devices

• Plug and Play is supported for easy adapter installation

• Seven display stations or six display stations and one printer station supported without requiring a router

STATEMENT OF GENERAL DIRECTION

• The 5250 Express Data Stream will be supported by future AS/400 and OS/400 products.

• The next release of IBM Personal Communications AS/400 will fully support the 5250 Express functions of the IBM 5250 Express adapters.

• In the future, the Windows 3.1 and Windows 95/NT clients of AS/400 Client Access will fully support the 5250 Express functions of the IBM 5250 Express adapters.

Refer to Software Announcement 297-210, dated June 17, 1997.

Trademarks

5250 Express ISA Adapter, 5250 Express PCI Adapter, 5250 Express PC Card (TM) System/36, System/38, and Client Access are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Advanced 36, AS/400, AT, and OS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

The 5250 Express Hardware Manual (S88H-0277, 88H0277) is shipped with the product. Additional copies are available. To order, contact your IBM representative or IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions (SMS) at 800-879-2755, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., eastern time.

IBM System Library Subscription Service (SLSS) is not available for this publication. It is available by direct order only.

Specified Operating Environment

Physical Specifications

5250 Express ISA Adapter (TM)

• Width: 76.20 mm (3.00 in)
• Depth: 165.10 mm (6.50 in)

5250 Express PCI Adapter (TM)

• Width: 76.20 mm (3.00 in)
• Depth: 120.65 mm (4.75 in)

5250 Express PC Card (TM)

• Width: 85.73 mm (3.375 in)
• Depth: 53.98 mm (2.125 in)

Operating Environment

IBM 5250 Express ISA Adapter

• Temperature:
  • On: 10(degs) to 35(degs)C (50(degs) to 95(degs)F)
  • Off: 10(degs) to 43(degs)C (50(degs) to 110(degs)F)
• Relative humidity:
  • On: 8% to 85% (non-condensing)
  • Off: 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
• Power requirements:
  • Voltage: +5 V; -5 V
  • Nominal: 750 mA; 42 mA
  • Current (maximum): 1100 mA; 65 mA

IBM 5250 Express PCI Adapter

• Temperature:
  • On: 10(degs) to 35(degs)C (50(degs) to 95(degs)F)
  • Off: 10(degs) to 43(degs)C (50(degs) to 110(degs)F)
• Relative humidity:
  • On: 8% to 85% (non-condensing)
  • Off: 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
• Power requirements:
  • Voltage: +5 V; -12 V
  • Nominal: 750 mA; 42 mA
  • Current (maximum): 1100 mA; 65 mA

IBM 5250 Express PC Card

• Temperature:
  • On: 0(degs) to 60(degs)C (32(degs) to 140(degs)F)
  • Off: 0(degs) to 70(degs)C (32(degs) to 158(degs)F)
• Relative humidity:
  • On: 8% to 95% (non-condensing)
  • Off: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
• Power requirements:
  • Voltage: +5 V
  • Nominal: 850 mA
  • Current (maximum): 1200 mA

These adapters meet FCC Class A, EEC EMC Directive (CE Mark), and VCCI Class 1 (0 dB) operating criteria when connected by an IBM-supported adapter cable to a host or remote controller.

Hardware Requirements: The 5250 Express ISA Adapter operates in any PC equipped with a PC AT (R), ISA, or EISA expansion slot. Plug and Play capability is provided when used with a PC that supports Plug and Play BIOS Specification, Version 1.0a, or later.

The 5250 Express PCI Adapter operates in any PC equipped with a 33MHz PCI expansion slot meeting PCI Specification 2.0, or later.

The 5250 Express PC Card operates in any PC equipped with a PC Card (PCMCIA) Type II or III expansion slot meeting PC Card Standard -- February 1995, or later.

All three adapters provide attachment to any model of the AS/400 (R), System/36 (TM), or System/38 (TM) that supports the twinaxial protocol. For remote access to midrange hosts, the 5250 Express adapters support attachment to the 5294, 5394, or 5494 Remote Control Unit.

The 5250 Express Data Stream requires the support of the AS/400 Advanced Entry 9401 Model 150 configured with the Workstation/Communications Adapter (#2720) and the latest PTF applied. For information on the required PTF level, refer to the Networking Hardware Product Offerings Home Page on the Internet at URL:

//www.networking.ibm.com/525/525home.html

A separately purchased cable is required to attach the adapter to the host cabling system. The following solutions are available from IBM:

• IBM 5250 Emulation Twinax Cable (6403635)
• IBM 5250 Emulation Data Connector Cable (60G1043)
• IBM 5250 Emulation RJ11 UTP Cable and Balun (60G1042)
• IBM 5250 Emulation RJ45 UTP Cable and Balun (31H5087)

Software Requirements: The IBM 5250 Express adapters require a compatible 5250 terminal emulation program, supplied by the customer, to provide the intended function. The 5250 Express adapters are compatible with the same 5250 terminal emulation programs and support the same functions as the 5250 adapters they replace. The current IBM 5250 Emulation adapters and their replacement IBM 5250 Express adapters are noted below for reference:

5250 Emulation Adapter 5250 Express Adapter IBM Enhanced 5250 IBM 5250 Express ISA Display Station Adapter Emulation Adapter IBM Emulation PCI IBM 5250 Express PCI Adapter Adapter IBM Emulation PCMCIA IBM 5250 Express Adapter PC Card

The 5250 Express adapters are supported by the following IBM 5250 terminal emulation programs in the stated operating system environments (except where noted):

• AS/400 Client Access (TM)
  • Windows (R) 95/NT client, V3R1M1 and V3R1M2 levels
    • The 5250 Express PCI Adapter and 5250 Express PC Card are supported. The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is supported when set in non-Plug and Play mode.

    • The 5250 Express Data Stream is not supported on the 5250 Express adapters. In the future, the V3R1M2 client will fully support the 5250 Express functions of the 5250 Express adapters. The 5250 Express functions include 5250 Express Data Stream and ISA Plug and Play.

  • Windows 3.1 client, V3R1M1 level
    • The 5250 Express PCI Adapter and 5250 Express PC Card are supported. The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is supported when set in non-Plug and Play mode.

    • The 5250 Express Data Stream is not supported on the 5250 Express adapters. In the future, a Windows 3.1 client will fully support the 5250 Express functions of the 5250 Express adapters. The 5250 Express functions include 5250 Express Data Stream and ISA Plug and Play.

  • Optimized OS/2 (R) client, V3R1M1 level
    • The 5250 Express PC Card is supported. The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is supported when set in non-Plug and Play mode. The 5250 Express PCI Adapter is not supported.

    • The 5250 Express Data Stream is not supported on the 5250 Express adapters.

  • DOS Extended client, V3R1M1 level
    • The 5250 Express PCI Adapter and 5250 Express PC Card are supported. The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is supported when set in non-Plug and Play mode.

    • The 5250 Express Data Stream is not supported on the 5250 Express adapters.

• IBM Personal Communications AS/400
  • Windows NT (TM) Version 4.1, and later versions
    • The 5250 Express PCI Adapter and 5250 Express PC Card are supported. The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is supported when set in non-Plug and Play mode.

    • The 5250 Express Data Stream is not supported on the 5250 Express adapters. A future release will fully support the 5250 Express functions of the 5250 Express adapters. The 5250 Express functions include 5250 Express Data Stream and ISA Plug and Play.

  • Windows 95 Version 4.1, and later versions
    • The 5250 Express PCI Adapter and 5250 Express PC Card are supported. The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is supported, including Plug and Play.

    • The 5250 Express Data Stream is not supported on the 5250 Express adapters. A future release will fully support the 5250 Express functions of the 5250 Express adapters. The 5250 Express functions include 5250 Express Data Stream and ISA Plug and Play.

    • Adapter handler and customer setup instructions are shipped with each adapter.

  • Windows 3.1 Version 4.1, and later versions
    • The 5250 Express functions are fully supported on the 5250 Express ISA Adapter, 5250 Express PCI Adapter, and 5250 Express PC Card. The 5250 Express functions include 5250 Express Data Stream and Plug and Play.

    • Adapter handler and customer setup instructions are shipped with each adapter.

  • OS/2 Versions
    • The 5250 Express PC Card is supported. The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is supported when set in non-Plug and Play mode. The 5250 Express PCI Adapter is not supported.

    • The 5250 Express Data Stream is not supported on the 5250 Express adapters.

• 5250 Emulation for Windows Version 1.1
  • The 5250 Express PC Card is supported. The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is supported when set in non-Plug and Play mode. The 5250 Express PCI Adapter is not supported.

  • The 5250 Express Data Stream is not supported on the 5250 Express adapters.

• 5250 Express Program Version 4.0
  • The 5250 Express functions are fully supported on the 5250 Express ISA Adapter, 5250 Express PCI Adapter, and 5250 Express PC Card. The 5250 Express functions include 5250 Express Data Stream, Plug and Play, and access to seven physical sessions without requiring a router.

  • Adapter handler and customer setup instructions are shipped with each adapter.

• 5250 Enhanced Link Version 3.0, for DOS
  • The 5250 Express PCI Adapter and 5250 Express PC Card are supported. The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is supported when set in non-Plug and Play mode.

  • Adapter handler and customer setup instructions are shipped with each adapter for DOS operating environments.

  • The 5250 Express Data Stream is not supported on the 5250 Express adapters.

The 5250 Express Data Stream feature is supported by the AS/400 Advanced Entry 9401 Model 150 configured with the Workstation/Communications Adapter (#2720) and running OS/400 (R) Version 3 Release 7 with the latest PTF applied.

For a current list of supported 5250 terminal emulation programs and information on the required PTF level, refer to the Networking Hardware Product Offerings Home Page on the Internet at URL:

//www.networking.ibm.com/525/525home.html

Compatibility: The 5250 Express ISA Adapter is compatible with any PC equipped with a PC AT, ISA, or EISA expansion slot. Plug and Play capability is supported when used with a PC that supports Plug and Play BIOS Specification, Version 1.0a, or later.

The IBM 5250 Express PCI Adapter is compatible with any 33MHz PCI bus system meeting PCI Specification 2.0, or later.

The 5250 Express PC Card is compatible with any PC with a PC Card (PCMCIA) Type II or III expansion slot system meeting PC Card Standard -- February 1995, or later.

Limitations

• The 5250 Express adapters are not designed to operate in medialess systems, for instance, systems units without diskette and hard drives.

• The 5294 Remote Control Unit is not supported by the 5250 Express adapters running IBM 5250 Express Program Version 4.0, or IBM 5250 Enhanced Link Version 3.0, for DOS.

• The IBM 6299 Hub for Midrange Systems supports the optimized mode of the 5250 Express Data Stream but does not support the 2 Mbps line speed. Therefore, maximum media throughput using the 6299 will be up to double that of standard 5250-type devices.

• The following maximum cable line lengths are supported when the 5250 Express Data Stream is operating at the 2Mbps line speed:
  • 4,000 feet for twinax cabling

  • 3,600 feet for the IBM Cabling System (ICS)

  • 750 feet for Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) attached via the 5299

  • 1,400 feet for UTP attached directly to the workstation controller port

• The IBM 5299 supports both the optimized and 2 Mbps modes of the 5250 Express Data Stream. The following twinax/UTP cable line length restrictions apply when the 5250 Express Data Stream is operating at the 2 Mbps line speed of the 2x mode:

.--------------------------+-----------------------. |Host System-to-5299 Twinax|5299-to-Workstation UTP| |Cable Length (feet) |Cable Length (feet) | |--------------------------+-----------------------| | Less than 10 | 750 | | 500 | 700 | | 600 | 600 | | 800 | 500 | | 1,000 | 400 | | 1,200 | 300 | | 1,400 | 200 | | 1,600 | 100 | | 1,800 | Less than 10 | '--------------------------+-----------------------'

• If excess transmission errors occur while operating in 2 Mbps mode, then the workstation controller port will automatically revert to the 1 Mbps line speed regardless of cable length.

• The 5250 Emulation for Windows Version 1.1 is not supported by the 5250 Express PCI Adapter.

Customer Responsibilities: The 5250 Express ISA, PCI, and PC Card adapters are designated as customer setup.

Cable Orders: A separately purchased cable is required to attach to the customer's cabling system. The following cables are available from IBM:

• IBM 5250 Emulation Twinax Cable (6403635)
• IBM 5250 Emulation Data Connector Cable (60G1043)
• IBM 5250 Emulation RJ45 UTP Cable and Balun (31H5087)
• IBM 5250 Emulation RJ11 UTP Cable and Balun (60G1042)

Installability: Installation and test time for 5250 Express ISA, PCI, and PC Card adapters is approximately 15 minutes.

Packaging

Number Product Shipment Group of Boxes

5250 Express ISA 5250 Express ISA 1 Adapter Adapter 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette 5250 Emulation Family Specification Sheet

5250 Express ISA 5250 Express ISA 1 Adapter and Cable Adapter Kit 5250 Emulation Twinax Cable 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette 5250 Emulation Family Specification Sheet

5250 Express ISA 5250 Express ISA 1 Adapter Multipack Adapter (x10) 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette (x1)

5250 Express ISA 5250 Express ISA 1 Convenience Kit Adapter for Windows 5250 Emulation Twinax Cable 5250 Emulation for Windows Version 1.1 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette 5250 Emulation Family Specification Sheet 5250 Express PCI 5250 Express PCI 1 Adapter Adapter 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette 5250 Emulation Family Specification Sheet

5250 Express PCI 5250 Express PCI 1 Adapter and Cable Adapter Kit 5250 Emulation Twinax Cable 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette 5250 Emulation Family Specification Sheet

5250 Express PCI 5250 Express PCI 1 Adapter Multipack Adapter (x10) 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette (x1)

5250 Express PC 5250 Express PC 1 Card Card 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette 5250 Emulation Family Specification Sheet

5250 Express PC 5250 Express PC 1 Card and Cable Card Kit 5250 Emulation Twinax Cable 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette 5250 Emulation Family Specification Sheet

5250 Express PC 5250 Express PC 1 Card Multipack Card (x10) 5250 Express Hardware Manual with Adapter Support Diskette (x1)

Security, Auditability, and Control

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

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

This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement.

IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM's warranty terms apply.

MES Discount Applicable: No

Field Installable Feature: Yes

Warranty Period: The IBM 5250 Express ISA, PCI, and PC Card Adapters have a limited lifetime warranty.

The accessories have a three-month warranty.

Customer Set-up: Yes

Licensed Internal Code: No. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM system in which the feature is installed.

STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY

The warranties provided by IBM in this statement of limited warranty apply only to machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, for IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. Machines are subject to these terms only if purchased in the United States or Puerto Rico, or Canada, and located in the country of purchase. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.

Machine: IBM 5250 Express ISA, PCI, and PC Card Adapters specified in this announcement

Warranty Period: Limited lifetime

Note: Elements and accessories are warranted for three months. Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information.

Production Status: Each Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts (which perform like new parts). In some cases, the Machine may not be new and may have been previously installed. Regardless of the Machine's productions status, IBM's warranty terms apply.

The IBM Warranty: IBM warrants that each Machine (1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and (2) conforms to IBM's Official Published Specifications. IBM calculates the expiration of the warranty period from the Machine's Date of Installation. The date on your receipt is the Date of Installation, unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise.

During the warranty period, IBM or your reseller will provide warranty service under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine. IBM or your reseller will specify the type of service.

For a feature, conversion, or upgrade, IBM or your reseller may require that the Machine on which it is installed be (1) the designated serial-numbered Machine and (2) at an engineering-change level compatible with the feature, conversion, or upgrade. Some of these transactions (called "Net-Priced" transactions) may include additional parts and associated replacement parts that are provided on an exchange basis. All removed parts become the property of IBM and must be returned to IBM.

Replacement parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace.

If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, IBM in its sole discretion will repair, replace it (with a Machine that is at least functionally equivalent), or refund the purchase price. To obtain coverage under the warranty you will be required to present proof of purchase.

This warranty is non-transferable by the end-user customer.

Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service for the Machine, you should contact your reseller or call IBM. In the U.S., call IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). In Canada, call IBM at 800-465-6666. You will be required to present proof of purchase.

Depending on the Machine, the service may be 1) a "Repair" service at your location (called "On-site") or at one of IBM's or a reseller's service locations (called "Carry-in") or 2) an "Exchange" service, either On-site or Carry-in.

When a type of service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced.

It is your responsibility to:

1. Obtain authorization from the owner (for example, your lessor) to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own

2. Where applicable, before service is provided:
   1. Follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provide.

   2. Secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a Machine.

   3. Inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine's location.

   4. For a Machine with exchange service, remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. Also, the Machine must be free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange.

3. Be responsible for less of, or damage to, a machine in transit when you are responsible for the transportation charges.

Extent of Warranty: IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Machine.

Misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible may void the warranties.

These warranties replace all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. However, some laws do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. If these laws apply, then all express and implied warranties are limited in duration to the warranty period. No warranties apply after that period.

In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability: Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM's part (including fundamental breach) or other liability (including negligence and misrepresentation), you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages, IBM is liable only for:

1. Bodily injury (including death), and damage to real property and tangible personal property.

2. The amount of any other actual loss or damage, up to the greater of $100,000 or the charge for the Machines that is the subject of the claim.

Under no circumstances is IBM liable for any of the following:

1. Third-party claims against you for losses or damages (other than those under the first item listed above)

2. Loss of, or damage to, your records or data

3. Economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or incidental damages, even if IBM is informed of their possibility

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machines in which the feature is installed.

Help and Service Information: During the warranty period, call 800-426-7299 for support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new IBM option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.

CHARGES

The charges provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.

Part Purchase Description Number Price

5250 Express ISA Adapter 88H0250 $ 325

5250 Express ISA Adapter 82H4725 359 and Cable Kit

5250 Express ISA Adapter 82H4706 2,590 Multipack

5250 Express ISA 82H4713 459 Convenience Kit for Windows

5250 Express PCI Adapter 82H4708 325

5250 Express PCI Adapter 82H4719 359 and Cable Kit

5250 Express PCI Adapter 82H4723 2,590 Multipack

5250 Express PC Card 88H0256 379

5250 Express PC Card 88H0279 399 and Cable Kit

5250 Express PC Card 88H0286 3,190 Multipack

To order, contact IBM North America Sales Call Center, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner (TM).

IBM North America Sales Call Center, our national direct marketing organization, can also arrange to put your name on the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.

Phone: 800-IBM-CALL Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX Internet: Mail: IBM North America Sales Call Center Dept. AE010 P.O. Box 16848 Atlanta, GA 30321-0848 Reference: AE010

To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU.

Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.

Trademarks

5250 Express ISA Adapter, 5250 Express PCI Adapter, 5250 Express PC Card (TM) System/36, System/38, Client Access, and Business Partner are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. AT, AS/400, OS/2, and OS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.