RISC System/6000 300 Series Workstations and Servers

Powerful graphics on your desk

Contents

• Highlights
• Customer solutions
• Select and optional features and products
• Supported devices
• Performance Table
• Features and Benefits
• RISC System/6000 Series workstations and servers at a glance
• Service and support

RS/6000 Model 3BT workstations with POWERdisplay monitor

Highlights

The RISC System/6000(r) (RS/6000(tm)) 300 Series workstations and servers are powerful, industry-leading systems. They provide excellent price/performance for interactive 2D and 3D graphical applications, multi-user commercial applications, and numeric intensive computing capability.

• The 3AT, 3BT, and 3CT workstations are available in easy-to-order system packaged solutions. These solutions include a high-resolution, color IBM POWERdisplay 17 (maximum viewable screen size of 16.1 inches/409 mm when measured diagonally); a POWER GXT150M(tm) graphics accelerator; up to 64MB standard memory on the 3CT; a 1GB SCSI-2 disk; a 1.44MB 3.5-inch diskette drive; a SCSI-2 Fast/Wide controller; two removable media bays; and a keyboard and mouse.
• Through an extensive family of graphics accelerators, the 3AT, 3BT, and 3CT workstations provide outstanding support for your 2D and 3D graphics applications.
• To increase performance and efficiency, the 3BT and 3CT workstations and the 390 and 39H servers offer optional Level 2 (L2) caches.
• The 3CT and 39H feature the full POWER2(tm) implementation of the POWER Architecture(tm). The larger internal data cache size (L1) and wider memory path results in higher system performance than the 3BT and 390.
• A wide range of system upgrades help ensure investment protection for the 300 Series.
• Other key 300 Series features include integrated SCSI-2 and Ethernet(tm) controllers, 540MB to 2GB disk storage standard, and three available 80MB/sec. Micro Channel(r) slots.

Customer solutions

The RS/6000 300 Series desktop workstations and servers provide a broad range of performance and function for technical and commercial customers. Models range from the low-end POWER Model 370 server (62 MHz), to the POWER2 Models 380 (59 MHz), 390 (67 MHz), and 39H (67 MHz) servers. As high-end workstation performers, the POWER2-based 3AT, 3BT, and 3CT also offer 59 and 67 MHz clock rates.

For technical users, the 300 Series offers a broad range of support for graphics functions. The workstations are ideally suited for applications requiring sophisticated interactive 2D and 3D graphical simulations, such as CADAM(r) and CATIA(r).

The 300 Series processors, with their superscalar architecture, protect your investment and provide increased performance as your needs grow.

Technical users will appreciate the outstanding integer and floating-point performance available on the desktop for their compute-intensive

applications. In the commercial arena, the 67 MHz clock rate of Model 390 and 39H means high-speed online transaction processing.

The 300 Series also helps protect your investment by providing a range of performance upgrade options. All currently available models can be upgraded to the higher performing 3AT, 3BT, 3CT, 380, 390, and 39H models and to the SMP Model G30 PowerPC server.

Select and optional features and products

The following features and products are available. Not all features and products are available on all models.

Memory

• 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256MB memory cards
• 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB Memory SIMM Kits

• CD-ROM drives
• Disk drives
  • 540MB SCSI-2
  • 1GB SCSI-2
  • 2GB SCSI-2
  • 2.2GB SCSI-2
  • 4.5GB SCSI-2
• Tape drives
  • 5GB, 8 mm
  • 4GB, 4 mm
  • 1.2GB, 1/4-inch cartridge

SCSI interfaces

• SCSI-2 Adapter
• SCSI-2 differential Adapter
• SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Adapter
• SCSI-2 Fast/Wide differential Adapter

Graphics accelerators

• Freedom Series(tm) 6000 subsystem
• POWER GXT150M
• POWER GXT1000(tm) subsystem
• POWER Gt3i(tm)
• POWER Gt4(tm) (8- and 24-bit)
• POWER Gt4e(tm)
• POWER Gt4i(tm) (24-bit)
• POWER Gt4xi(tm) (8- and 24-bit)
• MEGATEK(tm) Mg24

Adapters and controllers

• High-Performance Subsystem Adapter
• Fibre Channel/266 Adapter
• Token-Ring High-Performance Network Adapter
• IBM Auto Token-Ring LANStreamer(tm) MC32 Adapter
• Ethernet High-Performance LAN Adapter
• Ethernet Thick/Thin Connector Interface
• Turboways(tm) 100 ATM Adapter
• IBM Network Terminal Accelerator
• FDDI Fiber (single- and dual-ring) Adapters
• FDDI STP Fiber (single- and dual-ring) Adapters
• Multiprotocol Communications Adapter
• 4-port Multiprotocol Communications Controller
• X.25 Interface Co-Processor/2
• ARTIC960 Coprocessor Adapter Controller
• Realtime Interface Co-Processor Multiport/2 and Portmaster(r) Adapters
• Digital Trunk Adapter (single and dual)
• IBM Video I/O Adapter
• Compression/Decompression Guest Card
• IBM Ultimedia(r) Audio Adapter
• 8- or 16-Port Async Adapters
• 128-Port Async Controller
• S/390(r) ESCON(r) Channel Emulator
• Block Multiplexer Channel Adapter
• ESCON Control Unit Adapter
• S/370(tm) Channel Emulator/A Adapter
• System/370(tm) Host Interface Adapter
• 3270 Connection Adapter
• 5085 and 5086 Attachment Adapters
• IBM 7250 Attachment Adapter
• Grayscale Graphics Display Adapter
• Color Graphics Display Adapter
• Graphics Input Device Adapter
• M-Audio Capture Playback Adapter
• M-Video Capture Adapter (NTSC)

Supported devices

The following list of devices is a representative sample. Not all of the devices listed are supported on all models. For a complete and detailed list of supported devices, contact your IBM marketing representative or IBM Business Partner.

External storage devices

• Rewritable optical drives
• CD-ROM drive
• Disk drives
  • 1GB SCSI-2
  • 2GB SCSI-2
  • 2.2GB SCSI-2
  • 4.5GB SCSI-2
• Tape drives
  • 5GB, 8 mm
  • 4GB, 4 mm
  • 1.2GB, 1/4-inch cartridge
  • 1/2-inch cartridge and tape reel

External storage systems

• Optical libraries
• High-performance disk drive subsystems
• Disk array subsystems
• SCSI disk expansion units
• Expansion rack

Other devices

• 7318 Serial Communications Network Server Model P10/S20
• 7319 Fibre Channel Switch 16/266
• Ethernet 10Base-T Transceiver
• Rack Mount/Environmentally-Hardened Option

Displays

• POWERdisplay family

Terminals

The 300 Series servers can use any supported ASCII terminal as a system console. IBM Xstations 140, 150, and 160 are supported as well as non-IBM X11 servers.

A graphics accelerator, display, keyboard, and mouse are required to use Visual System Manager, the AIX system's management tool.

Input devices

• IBM 6094 dials, LPF keys, and Spaceball(r)
• IBM 5084 digitizer family
• IBM 5083 and 6093 tablets
• Three-button mouse
• Keyboards

Modems

The 300 Series workstations and servers can connect a wide variety of synchronous and asynchronous modems.

Printers and peripherals

The Model 300 Series workstations and servers support a wide range of IBM and non-IBM printers and plotters.

Printers and plotters are supported through a standard parallel port or a LAN connection: Token-Ring or Ethernet thick/thin or twisted pair cabling.

Performance Table

• Workstations

  Model 37T

          Processor                   POWER
          Clock rate                  62 MHz
          L2 Cache                     ---
          Benchmarks[1]
             SPEC(tm)int92             70.3
             SPECfp92                 121.1
             Linpack DP (in MFLOPS)    25.9
             Linpack SP (in MFLOPS)    36.7
             Linpack TPP (in MFLOPS)   89.6
             Xmark93                    3.49 (Gt4e)
                                       12.94 (GXT 150M
                                              w/o L2 cache)
          

  Model 3AT

          Processor                   POWER2
          Clock rate                  59 MHz
          L2 Cache                     ---
          Benchmarks[1]
             SPEC(tm)int92             99.3
             SPECfp92                 187.2
             Linpack DP (in MFLOPS)    49.7
             Linpack SP (in MFLOPS)    64.7
             Linpack TPP (in MFLOPS)  166.8
             Xmark93                   13.83 (GXT 150M
                                              w/o L2 cache)
          

  Model 3BT

          Processor                   POWER2
          Clock rate                  67 MHz
          L2 Cache                    1MB
          Benchmarks[1]
             SPEC(tm)int92            114.3
             SPECfp92                 205.3
             Linpack DP (in MFLOPS)    55.1
             Linpack SP (in MFLOPS)    73.0
             Linpack TPP (in MFLOPS)  182.8
             Xmark93                   14.73 (GXT150M
                                              w/o L2 cache)
          

  Model 3CT

          Processor                   POWER2
          Clock rate                  67 MHz
          L2 Cache                    2MB
          Benchmarks[1]
             SPEC(tm)int92            130.2
             SPECfp92                 266.6
             Linpack DP (in MFLOPS)   133.6
             Linpack SP (in MFLOPS)    72.3
             Linpack TPP (in MFLOPS)  231.3
             Xmark93                  15.68 (GXT150M)
          

• Servers

  Model 370

          Processor                   POWER
          Clock rate                  62 MHz
          L2 Cache                     ---
          Benchmarks[1]
             SPEC(tm)int92             70.3
             SPECfp92                 121.1
             Linpack DP (in MFLOPS)    25.9
             Linpack SP (in MFLOPS)    36.7
             Linpack TPP (in MFLOPS)   89.6
             tpm (est.)               495
          

  Model 380

          Processor                   POWER2
          Clock rate                  59 MHz
          L2 Cache                     ---
          Benchmarks[1]
             SPEC(tm)int92             99.3
             SPECfp92                 187.2
             Linpack DP (in MFLOPS)    49.7
             Linpack SP (in MFLOPS)    64.7
             Linpack TPP (in MFLOPS)  166.8
             tpm (est.)               675
          

  Model 390

          Processor                   POWER2
          Clock rate                  67 MHz
          L2 Cache                    1MB
          Benchmarks[1]
             SPEC(tm)int92            114.3
             SPECfp92                 205.3
             Linpack DP (in MFLOPS)    55.1
             Linpack SP (in MFLOPS)    73.0
             Linpack TPP (in MFLOPS)  182.8
             tpm (est.)               900
          

  Model 39H

          Processor                   POWER2
          Clock rate                  67 MHz
          L2 Cache                    2MB
          Benchmarks[1]
             SPEC(tm)int92            130.2
             SPECfp92                 266.6
             Linpack DP (in MFLOPS)   133.6
             Linpack SP (in MFLOPS)    72.3
             Linpack TPP (in MFLOPS)  231.3
             tpm (est.)               ---
          

Features and Benefits

POWER Architecture

• Delivers the processing and floating-point power needed for large, numeric-intensive tasks as well as the integer and transaction performance required for commercial applications
• Uses the integrated floating-point processor to execute up to two double-precision, floating-point operations per clock cycle for compute-intensive applications

POWER2 implementation

• Processes 8 operations and 6 instructions per cycle
• Processes 4 floating-point operations per cycle, 2 integer operations per cycle

Up to 128K data (L1) cache and 2 MB Level 2 (L2) cache (3CT and 39H)

• Provides greater system performance and throughput so you can execute applications faster
• Accommodates large programs and reduces the need to access main memory as frequently

Up to 512MB of memory

• Reduces paging to support multiple applications and users
• Accomodates applications with large real memory requirements for programs or data

Multiple SCSI and high performance disk storage options for up to 336GB

• Provide ample room for system expansion
• Offer configuration flexibility by allowing you to order a system with either all serial disk drives, all SCSI disk drives, or a combination of serial and SCSI disk drives

High-speed (80MB/sec.), 32-bit extended I/O Micro Channel

• Provides very fast throughput capability for data requests, communications, and applications

3 or 4 available Micro Channel slots

• Accommodate various adapters and peripherals to greatly increase expansion capabilities
• Help prevent costly system reconfiguration

Keylock logic and physical security systems

• Help protect sensitive data
• Help prevent tampering with system

Model conversion capability

• Helps provide investment protection by enabling you to easily upgrade your 300 Series models

Binary compatibility

• Provides a standard, enterprisewide AIX environment allowing most AIX Version 3.2.5 applications already running on other RS/6000 systems (POWER-, POWER2-, or PowerPC(tm)-based) to run unmodified

AIX(r)

• Comes optionally preloaded or preinstalled with AIX Version 3.2.5 or AIX Version 4
• Lets you exploit the full power of 300 Series servers by providing a wealth of multiuser communications and systems management technologies
• Lets you exploit the full power of 300 Series workstations by providing a wealth of business and technical features, including extensive communications and networking technologies
• Includes Xstation Manager Support with AIX Version 4 (server package only)
• Provides compliance with major standards and includes extensions for a highly robust operating system

RISC System/6000 300 Series workstations and servers at a glance*

• 37T, 370
  • 62 MHz POWER
  • 32KB data cache
  • 32KB instruction cache
  • 32MB to 512MB RAM
  • 400MB disk to 9GB CSI-2 disk
  • 80MB/sec. Micro Channel slot
  • Three available slots (37T)
  • Four available slots (370)
  • Integrated SCSI controller
• 3AT, 380
  • 59 MHz POWER2
  • 64KB data cache
  • 32KB instruction cache
  • 32MB to 512MB RAM
  • 1GB to 18GB SCSI-2 disk (3AT)
  • 2GB to 13.5GB SCSI-2 disk (380)
  • CD-ROM-2 (380)
  • 80MB/sec. Micro Channel slot
  • Three available slots (3AT)
  • Four available slots (380)
  • Two integrated SCSI-2 Fast/Wide controllers
• 3BT, 390
  • 67 MHz POWER2
  • 64KB data cache
  • 32KB instruction cache
  • optional 0.5 or 1MB L2 cache
  • 32MB to 512MB RAM
  • 1GB to 18GB SCSI-2 disk (3BT)
  • 2GB to 13.5GB SCSI-2 disk (390)
  • CD-ROM-2 (390)
  • 80MB/sec. Micro Channel slot
  • Three available slots (3BT)
  • Four available slots (390)
  • Two integrated SCSI-2 Fast/Wide controllers
• 3CT, 39H
  • 67 MHz POWER2
  • 128KB data cache
  • 32KB instruction cache
  • optional 1MB or 2MB L2 cache
  • 64MB to 512MB RAM
  • 1GB to 18GB SCSI-2 disk (3CT)
  • 2GB to 13.5GB SCSI-2 disk (39H)
  • CD-ROM-2 (39H)
  • 80MB/sec. Micro Channel slot
  • Three available slots (3CT)
  • Four available slots (39H)
  • Two integrated SCSI-2 Fast/Wide controllers
• All
  • 64-bit memory bus
  • 52-bit virtual address range
  • 1.44MB 3.5-inch Diskette drive
  • Two serial ports
  • One parallel port
  • Tablet port
  • Integrated Ethernet interface

• AIX Version 3.2.5 or AIX Version 4

• 37T
  • POWER Gt4e
• 3AT, 3BT, 3CT
  • POWER GXT150M

• Two 5.25-inch half-high removable media bays (3AT, 3BT, 3CT, 380, 390, 39H)

• POWERdisplay 17 is standard on the 37T, 3AT, 3BT, 3CT only, with a pixel count of 1280x1024 (maximum viewable screen size of 16.1 inches/409 mm when measured diagonally)

• U.S. 101 keys, including 12 function keys (37T, 3AT, 3BT, 3CT) (optional on 370, 380, 390. and 39H)

• 37T, 370
  • 6.4" H x 18" W x 20.6" D (162 mm x 456 mm x 523 mm)
  • 28 to 34 lbs. (12.7 to 15.4 Kg)
• 3AT, 3BT, 3CT, 380, 390, 39H
  • 6.4" H x 17.4" W x 18.8" D (162 mm x 442 mm x 478 mm)
  • 40 to 48 lbs. (18.1 to 21.8 Kg)

• One year (limited)

Service and support

The 300 Series workstations and servers are backed up by IBM's world-wide, world-class, on-site service and support.

IBM's commitment is behind every 300 Series model sold, in order to ensure the highest customer satisfaction possible.

If you have access to the Internet, you can find additional information on RS/6000 300 Series models or the entire family of RS/6000 products on IBM's World Wide Web server at http://www.ibm.com

In addition, information is available from your IBM marketing representative, IBM Business Partner or by calling IBM Direct: 1 800 IBM-CALL (1 800 426-2255). In Canada call 1 800 363-RISC (1 800 363-7472).

You can also call 1 800 IBM-4FAX (1 800 426-4329), and more information will be faxed immediately to your location.

(r)

AIX, ESCON, IBM, Micro Channel, Portmaster, RISC System/6000, S/390 and Ultimedia are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

(tm)

LANStreamer, POWER Architecture, POWER2, POWER Gt3i, POWER Gt4e, POWER Gt4i, POWER Gt4xi, POWER GXT1000, POWER GXT150M, RS/6000, System/370, S/370 and Turboways are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

(r)

Spaceball is a registered trademark of Spaceball Technologies, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Limited.

(tm)

Freedom Series is a trademark of the Evan & Sutherland Computer Corporation. MEGATEK is a trademark of the Megatek Corporation.

All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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[1]

Values shown here are the results of development-level systems. All performance data was obtained in a specific environment and is presented as is for illustrative purposes only. While these values should be indicative of generally-available systems, no warranties or guarantees are stated or implied by IBM. IBM recommends application-oriented testing for performance predictions and offers the above commonly reported benchmarks only as an initial indicator. Additional information on these tests are available from your IBM local Branch Office or IBM Authorized Reseller.

AIX 4.1.1 was used with each of the benchmarks. IBM C Set++ for AIX/6000 3.1 & AIX XL FORTRAN Version 3.2 are the compilers used in these tests. The preprocessors used in the tests include KAP 2.5 for FORTRAN and KAP/C 1.4 from Kuck & Associates, VAST-2 X.03h28 from Pacific-Sierra Research. The preprocessor products are purchased separately.

SPECint92: Geometric mean of six integer tests which comprise the CINT92 benchmark suite. All of these are written in C language. Baseline SPECint92 results are included in the detailed results.

SPECfp92: Geometric mean of 14 tests that represent the CFP92 benchmark suite. Five of the tests are single precision while the remaining nine are double precision. Two tests are written in C language and the rest are written in FORTRAN. Baseline SPECfp92 results are included in the detailed results.

Linpack DP: Double Precision, n=100 results with AIX XL FORTRAN compiler, with optimization. Units are megaflops (MFLOPS).

Linpack SP: Single Precision, n=100 results with AIX XL FORTRAN compiler, with optimization. Units are megaflops (MFLOPS).

Linpack TPP: Toward Peak Performance, n=1,000 results with AIX XL FORTRAN compiler, with optimization. Units are megaflops (MFLOPS).

tpm reflects IBM's estimate of complex commercial transactions per minute.

SPECint92 and SPECfp92 are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. KAP is a trademark of Kuck Associates. VAST-2 is a registered trademark of Pacific-Sierra Research Corporation.

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