A Publication of Hewlett-Packard

November 1992

The new HP industrial workstations and real-time computer systems combine the performance, support, and service that form the foundation of HP's reputation.
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The five new HP JetDirect cards for Ethernet and AppleTalk networks support and enablc users to connect perivhertrl devices

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HP Comuter Update
Vol. 2, No. 10 November 1992

HP Computer Update is a monthly publication

of Hewlett-Pxkard Company that provides i n f o d o n on new Hewlett-Packard computer software and hardware products, events, and promotions.

To order HP software or hardware products, call your HP representative. A telephone listing for sales offices in the U.S. and Canada appears on the back cover. To receive literature or technical information on HP computer systems and worhtations, and to order workstations and select computer products, call HP DIRECT at 800-637-7740 (U.S. only). To receive technical information about any HP product, call the Customer Information Center: 800-752-0900 in the U.S., or 8003873867in Canada

Mmaghg Editor: Traey Wester

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HP Cornpter Update P.O.Box 51827

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Note: Not ad HP c0mputerpmdw:t-sare sold and supported i n aL! mntries. m e dzeck with Z/our local HP sales o m e . Hewlett-Packard does not warrant the accumcy o the i@omnation pmnhkd i n HP Computer f Update and shall not be liaMRfor any use rnud,e of the infcwmaticm pmnhkd herein. I?-t$cnmation pmvided in HP Computer Update is suwect to change ~ ~ notice. u t

HP is introducing a new low-end integrated fault-tolerant system. The HP 9000 Model 1210 is expanding for high-performance online t a s rnaction processing. The new system supports industry-standard databases, networking, and four-way symmetric processing. See page 9.

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For research and education purposes only.

General News
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New one-year warranty for HP computer systems HP Designplus workstation furniture price increase

HP-RT Developer's I(lt LTU product structure change New HP Apollo Series 700 Cluster Computing Program HP Visual Editor on HP-UX 9.0 HP DCE Developers' Environment for HP-UX 9.0 HP 9000 Models 380 and 382 roll to HP-UX 9.0
Series 400 and DN Series price increases New keyboards for Series 300/400/700 workstations and controllers New workstation keyboardllocalization kits

Networks
22 New Novell NetWare/9000
features

HP NetWareIii performance release for HP 3000

HP EtherTwist transceivernew price and features New user-based pricing for HP NetWardiX

Promotions
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HP 3000 Systems
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New HP Transact releases
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HP ARPA and Network S e ~ c e2.1 products s combined into one product

SCSI DDS DAT on HP 3000 CIO systems

EtherneVThinnet/fiber-optic cable obsolescence

HP 9000 Systems
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New HP 9000 Model 1210 lowend fault-tolerant system Verity TOPIC included in HP Cooperative Computing Solutions

Peripherals 26 General
New HP JetDirect cards HP JetDirect cards support peripherals

HP ISDN LinWSeries 700 ordering change

Series 300 miscellaneous product discontinuance

HP PE~WorkManager now stupping

HP Datapair1800 to Mu-rorDisk U X upgrade

HP 1000 Systems
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HP 1000 Welcome Back Program ends

HP JetDirect cards discontinuance Workstation, printer, and terminal accessories obsolescence Cable obsolescence

Workstations
12 Introducing HP industrial
workstations and real-time computer systems New HP 9000 Series 700i industrial workstations at entry-level prices New HP 9000 Series 700rt real-time computer system HP-RT: new real-time operating system for Series 700rt

Personal Computers
20 New H entry-level color P
PC -lay New lowend HP Vectra 386/25N 2-MB PCS

28 Printers
New HP DeskJet 550C and Deskwriter 550C printers New HP DeskJet portable printer POSTNET bar code for HP 256XCl2300 printers

HP Vectra 486s/20 PC discontinuance

LAN IbkroChannel PC Transport software obsolescence

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Terminals
HP X Station memory module price reduction
Overlay removal from terminals kit

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General News

New one-year warranty for HP computer systems

Beginning November 1, HP comil puter systems wl come with a new one-year, onsite warranty. This will replace the current 90-da~ warranty for most systems. Computer systems will have options that provide for faster repair response and software support. The changes meet the needs of customers and HP Channel P m e r s who have increasingly expressed the desire for a one-year warranty and a choice of warranty terms to address different application requirements,systems classes, and distribution channels. The warranty for most computer system products will provide for one-year, onsite repair with a guaranteed response time of within 72 hours. Users who need faster assured response, such as those running missioncritical applications, should order a system support option. System support options upgrade the assured response time to either next day or four hours and include phone support for software and software updates. Listed below are the SPUs with the new one-year, onsite warranty. Systems not listed will offer the current 90-day onsite warranty. HP 9000 Model 8x7s and HP 3000 Series 9X7,9X7LX,and 980 business systems and servers ~p 9000 Model g m ~HP 3000 , Series 990,9mDX,992, and 992DX Corporate Business Systems HP 9000 Series 1200 fault-tolerant systems Upgrades to h t e d SPUs Al remarketed computer systems l The new HP 9000 Model 742rt board-level CPU for the VME bus will come standard with a one-year, return-to-HP warranty. A board swap repair strategy is more consistent with the needs of users for that product. The new warranty will apply to systems shipped on or after November 1. The factory will no@ users in the United States and Canada who have systems in backlog on November 1 about the change in warranty terms.

Peripherals and accessories with an onsite, one-year or greater warranty include: Memory, add-on CPUs, and floating-point coprocessors that support SPUs with the new warranty W 0 and network interface cards that support SPUs with the new w m t y Graphics heads for workstations Mass storage products such as magnetic dlsk dnves, optical disk drives, DAT, and %-inchtape drives Remarketed peripherals that have equivalent new peripherals with the new warranty High-end racks and integrated cabinets Networked HP LaserJet IUD and IIISi printers (come standard with nextday response) HP 7600 Series plotters (come standard with nextday response); and HP DraftPro and DraftMaster plotters (come standard with a three-year warranty and nextday response) Peripherals and accessories with return-to-HP, one-year or greater warranty include: Terminals Input devices such as keyboards, mice, and digitizers Most racks, rackmounts, and cabinets Most cables

Peripherals and accessories warranty

Most peripherals and accessories that support the SPUs with the new warranty will have a one-year or longer warranty. The warranty repair site could be either onsite or return to HP. Products with a return-to-HP warranty are typically low cost as well as easy to replace and transport. System support options to upgrade to onsite repair will be available.

HP 9000 Series 300 measurement systems HP Apollo 9000 Series 400 and 700 workstations and X stations

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PC networks and network MAUs PC monitors HP LaserJet IIP, IIIP, and I I I, PaintJet, and DeskJet printers (HP DeskJet comes standard with a one- or three-year warranty dependmg on model)

HP Designplus workstation furniture price increase

Prices on the following products will increase on the January 1993 HP Price List. The new prices are effective F e b ~ a r y 1.
Product No. Description
Drawer, 4-inch height Drawer, 6-inch height Drawer, 12-inch height Mobile drawer cabinet Joining bracket kit CAD table, 48-inch width Document holder CAD table, 59-inch width System table, 43-inch width System table, 48-inch width System table, 59-inch width 90-degree corner CAD workstation corner

HP ColorPro, 7475, and 7550 plotters

Installation and site preparation

Several SPUs and accessories currently come with installation or site preparation as part of the base warranty. In general, they will continue to include those services with the new warranty. Most accessories and peripherals do not come standard with installation. If they are covered by the new warranty, they will also be eligible for installation if they are purchased with an SPU on a coordinated delivery and are part of the system configuration, and the SPU includes installation as part of the warranty. Users will be able to receive installation for products that do not come with installation by ordering a system support option.

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Prornotions

The promotions listed in HP Computer Update contain brief information about HP promotions currently in effect -including new promotions, promotions with changes (underlined), and promotions that are ending. For more details on any of the following promotions, contact your HP representative. Special considerations may apply to some of these promotions, and discount percentages can vary by country. Note: promotional programs listed with a "Worldwide" scope may not be available in all countries. Check with your HP representative for local availability.

Software Transfer Program

If you are moving fkom an HP 9000 Series 3001400 HP-UX platform to an HP Apollo 9000 Series 700 PA-RISC platform, you are eligible to transfer software licenses and receive the discounts on the Series 700 products. Scope: Worldwide (check with your HP representative for local availability) Eligible products: Check with your HP representative Start date: June 1,1992 End date: November 30,1992 Promotion number: 2.648

Domain "Welcome Back

If you are currently unsupported and sign up for a minimum of one year of ApolloLine Support or one year of DomainIOS Software Only Support, you can receive a 50% promotional discount on any Basic Software Update required to bring your system up to date. Scope: Worldwide (check with your HP representative for local availability) Eligible products: Check with your HP representative Start date: September 1,1992 End date: February 28,1993 Promotion number: 2.672

Hewlett-Packa9-d assumes no responsibility for a n y errvrs that might appear i n these listings.

3D Aggressor Model 720CRX

Workstations

HP GlancePlus UX Trial Software Kit Discount

If you purchase an HP GlancePlus U license within 90 days of X purchasing an HP GlancePlus UX trial software kit, you can receive a promotional discount off the price of the software license. Scope: For North America only Eligible products: P/Ns B1790A, B2660A1B1791A, B2661A, B1807A, B2804A Start date: April 1,1992 End date: December 31, 1992 Promotion number: 2.626

You can purchase the HP Apollo 9000 Model 720CRX-24Z If you purchase a CD-ROM starter (P/N A2264AO) for the promotional kit (P/N B2950A) and HP-UX price of approximately $25.390 CD-ROM material update service W.S. list)l$25,135 (reference price). (P/N H2069A or H2077A +SO0or comprehensive maintenance), you Also, vou can purchase the Model can receive an SCSI CD-ROM drive 720CRX-24 /P/N A223A) at the promotional price of a~~roldmatelvat no additional charge. $23.390 CU.S. ht)l$23.650 IreferScope: Worldwide (except ence rice). Europe) (check with your HP representative for local Scope: Worldwide (check with your HP representative for local availability) availability) Eligible products: P/N B2950A Eligible products: P/Ns A2263A/ and HP-UX CD-ROM material update service (either P/N H2069A 64A Start date: September 1,1992 +SO0or H2077A +SO0or compreEnd date: December 31,1992 hensive maintenance) and Promotion number: 2.670 P/N A1999A Start date: October 1,1992 End date: March 31,1998:3 Promotion number: 2.686

HP-UX CD-ROM Drive Offer

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Networks

Enhanced CompetitivenessDTC16 Solution

If you purchase an HP 9000 Series 800 or 900 Series HP 3000 system with one or several HP DTC 16s (data communications and tenninal controller), you are eligible for a promotional discount on the DTCs. The DTCs must be fully loaded (two asynchronous options providing 12,14,or 16 ports per DTC16, depending on the option combination). Scope: Worldwide (check with your HP representative for local availability) Eligible products: Check with your HP representative Start date: July 1,1992 End date: December 31,1992 Promotion number: 2.655

Scope: Worldwide (check with your HP representative for local availability) Eligible products: Manageable HP EtherTwist hubs, bridges, and routers: 26873A174B/82A/85A/88A/ 88B/92A/99A Start date: September 1,1992 End date: January 31,1993 Promotion number: 2.669

Peripherals

Optical Library Trade-in

If you are a current Optical Library user, you can trade in your used unit and purchase a new highperformance drive library (Models 20C, 60C, or 100C),of equivalent or greater capacity, and receive trade-in credit. Exception: Model 10 can only be traded in for a Model 20C or higher. Scope: Worldwide (check with your HP representative for local availability) Eligible products: P/Ns C1700Cl 04c110c114c115C Start date: September 1,1992 End date: June 30,1993 Promotion number: 2.671

National User Group Discount Coupon

Each person attending the National User Group Meeting will receive a $500 promotional discount coupon that can be used against the purchase of PL 1L products (excluding consulting and all training classes less than $2,000). More than one coupon can be used on any single order as long as the total discount percentage does not exceed 49%. Scope: North America Eligible products: PL 1L products excluding consulting and all training classes less than $2,000. Check with your HP representative Start date: October 1,1992 End date: March 31,1992 Promotion number: 2.685

HP EtherTwist Buy Three, Manage Free

With this promotion, you will receive a free copy of HP OpenView Interconnect managerDOS network management software (P/N 27256D) when you buy any three manageable HP EtherTwist hubs, bridges, andlor routers - a savings of $4,000. You can participate in the promotion by mailing a special claim card (received from dlrect mail, HP FIRST, or your authorized HP dealer), the bar code labels from the product packages, and a copy of your invoice to HP. HP will fullill claims for the free software by mail.

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H P 3000 Svstems

New HP Transact releases

HP Transact/iX Version A.04.00 and HP Transact, Version k09.00 (P/Ns 30138A and 32247A) are the new versions of HP Transact for HP MPWiX 4.5 and MPE V Release 30. HP Transact is a low-cost, highperformance, flexible programming language for HP MPE V and MPEliX systems. Anythmg that can be done in a 3GL such as COBOL can be done in HP Transact with fewer lines of code. Some users are achieving up to a 15:1 reduction in lines of code using HP Transact versus COBOL - resulting in sigruficantly lower development and maintenance costs. Migrating from HP Transact V to iX is easy and users experience a gain of five to eight times the performance. For users who are stdl using COBOL or another 3GL, HP Transact can be the solution for increased application and maintenance productivity.
HewletWackard is enhancing HP Transact to make the product more powerful and is delivering this release and another one later this year that will contain key enhancements and defect k e s . The features and fixes are part of the plan to meet the continually growing needs of the programming community.

HP TurboIMAGE Dynamic RoUback ( X ) support -eliminates the high overhead of data recovery Automatic enumeration of fragrmmted lists - more effectively deals with a fragmented list register E m message im1ude.s proqram name where error is occurring makes it easier to trace errors Variable initialization to binary, octal, or hex - makes intrinsic calls easier Ability to set breakpoints on a data value in TRANDEBUG (HP Transact symbolic debugger) - provides greater control when debugging applications Ability to cad HP TransaciYX proqram from COBOL or Pascal - provides a link from the new code to the existing application HP TurboIMAGE critical item update support
This release includes 20 defect fixes, 28 software service requests, and 30 documented service requests resolved; and over 150 documentation service requests closed. Reference manuals have been cleaned up and a separate quick reference guide has been implemented.
This delivery of HP Transact enhancements offers proof that HP is committed to meeting the demands of HP Transact users. Users with current support contracts will receive these enhancements. If users need these enhancements immediately, the release is also available through the field via general release patches.

SCSI DDS DAT on HP 3000 CIO systems

Testing has been completed on the HP 2.0-GB SCSI DDS DAT product (P/N C1520B) and it is now fully supported for all functionality on MPElii CIO 4.0 systems. The SCSI DDS DAT product has been available on NIO systems since HP MPWiX 3.1. The DAT drive can be ordered in cabinets (P/Ns C2464R and C2464F). The DAT drive requires firmware Revision 8.61 if it is to be used as an autoinstalled device, but users should roll the DAT limnware to Revision 8.61 regardless of its use. Users who received DDS DAT drives prior to or near September 1 probably have older limnware versions and will need to upgrade. Those with DDS DAT drives on NIO systems running HP MPEIiX 3.1 received a patch with the MPEIiX 4.0 release that included the firmware upgrade. Contact your HP representative for more information.

Enhancements and benefits

This HP Transact release contains enhancements and defect fixes promised to RAPID Special Interest Group (SIGRAPID) and the customers at Interex in August 1991. It includes high-priority enhancements, including 6 of the top 10 enhancement requests identified by SIGRAPID.

New one-year warranty for HP computer systems 4 HP NetWdiX performance release 23 for HP 3000 New user-based pricing for HP NetWdiX 23

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New HP 9000 Model 1210 low-end fault-tolerant system

The HP 9000 Model 1210 (P/N A1730A) is the new low-end UNIXBfault-tolerant integrated system computer that comes bundled with two MC68040125MHz processors, 16 MB of shadowed main memory, 880 MB of mirrored disk storage, 4-8 GB DAT, Ethemet card with TCPAP software, and HP-FX operating system. -

Model 1210 versus 1245 comparison

Description
Microprocessors Number of processors Memory (shadowed) Disks (mirrored) Users

Model 1210
MC68040125 MHz 2 4 16192 M B 880 MB-52 GB Up to 900

Model 1245
MC68040133 MHz 2-32 32 MB-2 GB 650 MB-250 GB Over 5.000

Ordering information
Product No. Description
HP 9000 Model 1210 fault-tolerant system with VME I10 subsystem; complete 2:2 (16 MB):2 system bundle 1 Convert memory to four 16-MB memory elements (32 M B mirrored) Convert memory to two 64-MB memory elements (64 M B mirrored) Convert memory to four 64-MB memory elements (128 M B mirrored) 16-user ports, including a dual terminal network interface and t w o 9-port cluster controllers with Centronics interface Delete Ethernet interface and TCPIIP Delete operating system software z 208Vl120V North American power 200V Japanese power 22&240V international power A 1730A 0 pt. 503 Opt. 506 Opt. 510 Opt. 602 Opt. 1F8 Opt. I A W Power option?: Opt. OEF Opt. OED Opt. OEB

The VME-based system supports HP peripherals as well as C and C++ compilers and debuggers. It supports industry-standard databases, including Oracle Parallel Server (Version 6.2) and Informix Online (Version 4. l), and industry-standard networking including Ethemet 802.3 and X.25.

Features and benefits

The Model 1210 is expandable ' Bundle includes one main bay, two Model 12lOprocessor elements, two 16-ME memoryelements, online to support high-performance one battery backup unit, two VME I/O elements, two 8-slot VME card cages, one disk/DDS tray assembly with 10 slots for disk drives and two slots for DDS tape drives, two 880-MB disk drives, online transaction processing two VME SCSl interfaces, one 44-GB DDS tape drive with data compression, one Ethernet (OLTP) applications. It supports interface, TCP/IP with ARPAIBerkeley services and manuals, one HP-FX32-user license and four-way symmetric multiprocesssoftware installed on disk, one set of system manuals, and one set of operating system manuals. ing, up to 192 MB of shadowed main You must order the operating system separately and order Opt. 1F8if Opt IAW i s ordered. memory, 52 GB of mirrored disk One power option must be specified. storage, 900 users, and 32 VMEUNlXis a registered trademark of UNlX System Laboratories Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. based I/O controllers. The singlecabinet system comes bundled with processors, memory, disks, and operating system. Providing a low entry point to HP's fault-tolerant family, the system is objectcode compatible with Models 1245 and 1240. The Model 1210 is a faulttolerant system ensuring less-than-asecond transparent recovery from hardware faults. Applications can benefit from its fault-tolerant design with no code changes, and system managers can modify configuration online with no scheduled downtime.

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Verity TOPIC included in HP Cooperative Computing Solutions

Verity TOPIC (P/Ns B3124A and B3171A) is a client/server tool for knowledge and clerical workers that provides for easy storage and retrieval of textual documents based on document content. Retrieval is based on the user specification of keywords that either directly appear in the document or are similar in concept to other words and phrases in the document. Verity TOPIC is part of the HP Knowledge Worker Solution of the newly announced HP Cooperative Computing Solutions.

HP PE/WorkManager now shipping

HP Precision Engineering (PE)/WorkManager (P/Ns B2980AB2982A) is now shipping. Features include the following:

Data feed handling -filters and selectively disseminates in real time live-data feeds like news wires, press releases, and government filings. Clients of choice - supports HP Apollo 9000 Series 700 workstations, Microsoft@ Windows PCs, HP NewWave PCs, and Apple Macintoshesas clients to an HP 9000 Series 800 server (client software for other UNM system workstations and OSE PCs may also be obtained from Verity).

Ordering information

Verity TOPIC is not an HP product. It is representative of a new cateFeatures and benefits gory of products referred to as passConcept retrieval - captures user through products. The product will knowledge and expertise in a be sold jointly by HP and Verity knowledge base of related ideas; sales forces and parts of the allows users to search for docusolution will come from both ments using industry- or company- companies. specific terminology and to preserve organizational knowlHP adds value to the Verity product edge even when key employees by testing and integrating the leave. software with networking and other Relevance ranking - lists Knowledge Worker Solution retrieved documents in order applications as well as providmg starting with the document most installation scripts and single likely to satisfy the user queries; vendor support for the full solution. helps users find information fast. HyperLinks - allows HyperLink Consulting and training (P/N H2435A) for HP Document connections to be made from Manager are not required, but they documents to images, annotaare recommended. tions, and electronic cross references; provides an accurate Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of and fast way (by means of Microsoft Corp. concept search) to find images Verity, TOPIC, and HyperLink are registered and access cross-referenced trademarks of Verity, Inc. documents.

Electronic vault - allows users to manage multiple types of electronic data files. Relational database technology makes search and retrieval fast and easy. Simple yet powerful access control lists (ACLs) are available to e n s u e that only authorized users can create, change, or delete data Classification -allows sirmlar parts, such as brackets or fasteners, to be organized and categorized within the vault so users can browse through different groups to find specific parts more easily. Product development managem t - In HP PWorkManager, users add references to data to an electronic "packetn that is routed to project members for action. Packets can be split and merged, permitting concurrent effort by different team members. An audit module allows product development teams to capture changes over time and answer questions such as "Who made what decision when?" Configurntion management manages bills of materials (BOMs) including multiple views and options and the ability to record changes over time.

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Product release management Release approval forms can be routed for electronic signoff. "States" managed by HPIPE WorkManager control "who" can approve "whatn at each stage in the project. Rules can be applied to simulate a gven company's release procedures. Product change management HP/PE WorkManager provides extensive capabilities to manage and track product changes. Revision and version control are fully supported. Application integration - allows data management from different applications. Application integration products are available for HF' CAD products such as HP ME10/30 and HP PEtSolidDesigner. Example integrations are available to AutoDesk's AutoCADTM , Parametric Technology's F're Engineer, Mentor Graphics' Falcon, Frame Technology's FrameMaker,and Point Control's SmartCAM. Addtional integrations can be developed using HP's Interlink Integration Product which establishes interprocess communication between HP/PE WorkManager and other applications.

HP DataPairMO to MirrorDisk UX upgrade

The HP 9000 Series 800 highavailability product is enhanced with the addition of an upgrade from HP DataPairl800 to MmorDisk'UX (P/N B2491A, Opt. 006). HP Datapair1800 users must upgrade to MirrorDisklUX to take advantage of the Logcal Volume Manager (LVM) component of HP-UX 9.0 or upgrade to an HP Corporate Business Server 890. HF' Datapairl800 does not support LVM and is not supported on Model 890 systems. Users who need one of the following three features that are not supported with HP MmorDisklUX may not wish to upgrade.

New one-year warranty for HP computersystems 4

Configuration information HF' PE~WorkManager offered on is

the HP Apollo 9000 family of LTNIXsystem workstations. It is also accessible from X terminals, ASCII terminals, and IBMcompatible PCs. HF' PE~WorkManager supports HP ALLBASE relational database management system (RDBMS) and Oracle RDBMS.
AutoCAD is a U.S. trademark ofAutodesk, Inc.

Atomic Synchronization allows all disks in a mirrored string taken offline for backup to be stamped with the exact same time Read-Only Access - allows mirrored disk(s) taken offline for backup to be backed up by a second system, allowing the first system to continue processing at the same performance level Disk arrays - the disk arrays (P/Ns C2252HAlBand C2254HAlB) are not supported with HP-FL Il0 cards (P/N A1749A or 27111A)
Atomic synchronization and readonly access will be supported with HP MirrorDisWUX at a future HP-UX release.

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Introducing HP industrial New HP 9000 Series 700i industrial workstations at workstations and real-1:ime erttry-level prices computer systems
The new HP 9000 Model 745i1747i industrial workstations are highperformance, long-life, industrial rackmount workstations with builtin system modularity for easy serviceability.

HP has added a complete line of high-performance industrial workstations and real-time computer systems based on the proven PA-RISC architecture. The new systems include HP 9000 Model 742rt, a VMEbus board-level computer; Model 7451, a four-EISA expansion slot industrial workstation; and Model 7471, a 6VME, two-EISA expansion slot industrial workstation. The systems combine the performance, support, and service that form the foundation of HP's reputation.

The right systems solutions Throughout every network and clientlserver scenario, for challenges as diverse as test and measurement, process control, and product development, HP's PA-RISC systems provide the right solutions in a complete open systems environment. The end result is a complete line of highperformance industrial systems that can be integrated into your real world solutions.

Features and benefits PA-RISC pe@omance - The Series 700i systems are based on the 50-MHz PA-RISC 7100 architecture and perform at 69 SPECmark '89,36 SPECint92, and 72 SPECfp92. They are configurable with 16128 MB of ECC RAM for high reliability. I/O.fle,?-ibilitg and expondabili t y -The systems include four EISA expansion slots (Model 7451) and six VME and two EISA expansion slots (Model 7471); integrated instrument HP-IB; and standard Ethernet, HP-HIL, audio, SCSI 11,and Parallel (Centronics) printer ports and dual RS-232-C serial ports. Complete industrystandard built-in networking is provided with support for NFS, TCPAP, and ARPABerkeley Networking Services. Multiple-monitor support Model 7471includes an SGC interface slot for CRX or Dual CRX cards in addition to onboard graphics support. Model 747i can support up to three monitors. Supported monitors include 14-inch (1,024 x 768), 17-inch (1,024 x 768), and 19-inch (1,280 x 1,024) monitors. The CRX cards support the 19-inch monitor only.

Rackmount design - Series 700i industrial workstations are designed with front, back, or center rackmounting capabilities. Model 7471is seven rack units (12%inches) and Model 745 is four rack units (7 inches) high. Each system component is completely modular for easy access and service. Flexible mass storoge - The mass storage module allows maximum flexibility with front or back removable media access and three separate storage bays for maximum internal d s k capacity of 3.15 GB. Other supported internal peripherals: CD-ROM, 3%-inchfloppy, 2-GB or P8 GB DDS tape drives. Long p d u c t life - HP is committed to a &year product life and 10-year product support for il Models 7451 and 7471. HP wl continue to develop, upgrade, and add to this product line while still providing compatibility between the various components when possible.

Orderiqg information
Product No.
A2638A

Description
HP 9000 Model 7451 industrial workstation; bundle includes color monitor, HP-UX license to use, 16-Mi3 ECC RAM HP 9000 Model 7471 industrial workstation; bundle includes 14-inch color monitor, HP-UX license to use. 16-Mi3 ECC RAM HP 9000 Model 7451 instrument controller bundle includes 17-inch color monitor. HP-UX license to use, 16-MB ECC S l M M RAM

A2639A

A2637A

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New HP 9000 Series 700rt real-time computer system

The HP 9000 Model 742rt VME board computer (P/N A2260A) is a VME board computer product, based on the 50-MHz PA-RISC 7100, that runs HP-RT, the new standardsbased real-time operating system. It is ideal for HP Channel Partners who supply high-performance realtime solutions to aerospace, telecommunication,industrial automation, and measurement automation markets. The UO required for computer operation is provided through the front bulkhead LAN AUI, SCSI-11, parallel (Centronics), and two RS232-C ports. Purchasing a separate UO module is not necessary. The HP-RT developer's kit supplies dnvers that support the Y ports. O Three onboard hardware timers, two 16bit and one 32-bit with a resolution of 1 microsecond, are provided for incorporation into real-time applications that require high-tinkg accuracies. A batterybacked-up time-ofday clock keeps the system clock running when the system is powered down. The Model 742rt fits into a standard 6U VME chassis and requires two slots. An HP-RT run-time license is included with each purchase of the model. HP-RT is a standards-based real-time operating system, bringing with it all the benefits of an open system with the response and determinism of a real-time system.

HP-RT: new real-time operating system for Series 700rt

The HP-RT developer's kit provides files and tools to develop an HP-RT operating system and its real-time applications. It includes backplane networking products that allow the HP-RT system to communicate over a common VMEbus backplane with other HP-RT, HP-LJX,and VxWorks (Release 5.0) systems using standard networking facilities, ARPM Berkeley, and NFS. It was developed for HP Channel Partners who supply high-performance real-time solutions to aerospace, telecommunication, industrial automation, and measurement automation markets.

Features and benefits

By using the PA-RISC 7100, HP brings the latest RISC technology to the board computer market. At 50 MHz, the Model 7421-tprovides over 61 MIPS of CPU performance, making it one of the fastest uniprocessor VME board computers. The high performance allows users to write applications that may be expanded later. The Model 742rt comes standard with 8 MB of ECC RAM and can be upgraded with up to 64 MB. ECC RAM comes in a pair SlMMs and provides single-bit error correction and multiple-bit error detection. This provides higher memory reliability than parity error detection, which is found in most other board computer implementations.

HP-RT features and benefits

HP-RT is a fully deterministic realtime operating system and provides guaranteed interrupt response time of less than 100 microseconds. It is for real-time applications where high performance and reliability are required. HP-RT provides an API-based on POSIX.1 for system calls, POSM.4 for real-time extensions to POSM.1, and POSIX.4a for threads. Users can take advantage of open system benefits on a real-time operating system: vendor independence, technological obsolescence protection, software investment preservation, off-the-shelf application availability,and trained programmer availability.

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The subsystems of HP-RT include ARPA43erkeley networking services, NFS, X clients, and X and OSF/MoWM libraries. Programming languages supported are CIANSI C and C++.These standard subsystems also take advantage of open system benefits.

Ordering information
Product No.
B3138A B3127A

Description
HP-RT developer's kit license to use HP-RT developer's kit media and documentation for HP Apollo Series 700 HP-RT developer's kit media and documentation for HP 9000 Series 800 HP-RT backplane networking hosted on Series 700 HP-RT backplane networking hosted on Series 800 HP-RT backplane networking

New HP Apollo Series 700 Cluster Computing Program

A joint marketing program between HP and Convex Computers was recently announced - the HP Apollo 9000 Series 700 Cluster Computing Program. The program is designed to help more users apply the power of multiple workstations to large, numerically intensive applicationslike computational chemistry, fluid dynamics, and financial analysis. Target industries include oil and gas, education, and financial services. The program allows usels to purchase clusters of Series 700 workstations using HP Channel Partner solutions. Packages include Linda, NQS, PVM, Express, ISIS, and Load Balancer, optimized for a Series 700 cluster. A specially designed rack is available to mount Series 700 workstations as a central cluster. HP has expanded its strategic relationship with Convex Computer to include the Series 700 cluster program. Convex has become an HP Channel Partner and will be selling HP workstation clusters to operate with the 3 Series Supercomputers. Convex has ported and will support the NQS network queueing system and the PVM parallel progranurung environment to Series 700 workstations. Convex has also ported its VECLIB suite of math and scientific libraries to the Series 700 and will sell t i hs software as a kindalone product. This software wdl help scientific and technical users who use a Convex computing environment. Contact your HP representative for more information.
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B3128A

Kit features and benefits

The developer's kit is hosted on HP Apollo 9000 Series 700 or HP 9000 Series 800 systems, Release 9.0 or greater. Programmers can take full advantage of software investment on the HP-UX system: compilers, linkers, CASE, and other tools. The use of already familiar tools can reduce the learning curve for the kit. Symbolic cross debuggers on the HP-UX system also simphQ kernel and process debugging on the target HP-RT system. The user interface and commands are based on xdb, the HP-UX debugger. Not only is the user able to debug programs symbolically, but the user interface and commands are the same as xdb, reducing the learning time.

B3131A B3132A B3174A

Additional options are available.

OSF/Motif is a trademark of the Open Soflware Foundation in the U.S. and other countries.

HP-RT Developer's Kit LTU prod~~ct structure change

The HP-RT Developer's Kit licenseteuse (LTU) product (P/N B3138A) structure has been changed to be based on maximum number of concurrent users, 1 or 10 users. This change has been implemented to put the LTU product more in line with HP-UX ISV products, making it more understandable and reducing potential ordering problems. The single-user license allows the use of the HP-RT Developer's Kit software from one HP-UX server (HP 9000 Series 800MP Apollo 9000 Series 700). The 10-user license allows up to 10 developers to use the HP-RT Developer's Kit software from one HP-UX server. A separate license is required for each server.
Product No.
B3138A Opt. UAO Opt. OA9

Backplane networking features and benefits

The backplane networking allows HP-RT to communicate with other HP-RT, HP-UX, and VxWorks systems running on VME board computers in a common VMEbus backplane. This helps to reduce the footprint and LAN wiring of the total system by placing all the processors in one chassis communicating over the backplane as if it were a LAN connection.

Description
HP-RT developer's kit LTU Single-user license 10-user license

HP Visual Editor on HP-UX 9.0

H P Visual Editor 2.1 is a new version of the existing H P Visual Editor 2.0 products that provides HP-UX 9.0 users with the easy-teuse and easy-bleam editor. It is the primary HP editor for novice UNM users and application under the window environment. H P Visual Editor 2.1 is supported on HP-UX 8.OX and Was designed for HP-UX 9.0 users who want to perform general text and program editing tasks.
P/N B 15#NB 1505Aoptions: One-seat license to use Opt. UAO Opt. UA3 Package of 8 seats license t o use Opt. UA5 Package of 16 seats license to use
O p t UA7 Opt. AAO Opt. AAU Opt. OBI ~1504~ Package of 32 seats license to use Software on %-inch cartridge tape CD-ROM code word certificate Hard-copy manuals HP Visual Editor 2.1 1-seat license to use for HP Apollo 9000 Series 700 systems and HP 700H on HP-UX 8.0 and 9.0 Software on DAT tape CD-ROM code word certificate Hard-copy manuals

HP DCE Developers' Environment for HP-UX 9.0

HP DCE Developers' Environment for HP Apollo 9000 Series 700/ HP 9000 Series 800 platforms is HP's first distributed computed environment @CE) product that provides a fully functional, standards-based framework to develop, administer, and use dLstributed and client/serverapplications. It provides an implementation of (OSF) Open Software FoundationTM developers' services and contains additional tools to facilitate the development of DCE-based applications.

Enhancements Support of the IS088591 character set fonts Support of the AT keyboard on HP X-terminals Ordering information
Product No. Description

Opt. AAH Opt. AAU O p t OBJ

Users who need H P Visual Editor 2.1, for use on HP-UX 9.0 or for the enhancements M e d above, need to place their orders during the month of November. Speclfy the following: Version 2.1 is required The required date should be ajkr December 15,1992. orders without these ~nsmctions ship with HP Visual Editor 2.0, which runs only on HP-UX 8.0 and doesn't have the enhancements listed above.

B 1503A

HP Visual Editor 2.1 for HP 9000 Series 300lHP Apollo 9000 Series 400 systems and HP 700H on HP-UX 8.0 and 9.0 HP Visual Editor 2.1 for HP 9000 Series 6001800 systems and HP 700H on HP-UX 8.0 and 9.0 Software on %-inch magnetic tape Software on DAT tape

Features and benefits HP DCE Developers' Environment consists of two software products: DCE Core Services and DCE Application Development Tools. HP DCE Core Services contain the following DCE technologies:
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Both TCP and UDP versions are available to provide efficient operation over both LAN and WAN. CMA threads - T i is a userhs space implementation of the POSIX 1003.4apthreads interface. It includes a thread-safe C library. Naming - Cell Directory Services (CDS) with Global Directory Agent (GDA) to Domain Naming Service (DNS) provide multicell operation and include CDS replication. continued on next page

B 1505A

Opt. AA1 Opt. AAH

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Security - U.S. version provides

data encryption with the Data Encryption Standard (DES). T i m- Distributed Time Service (DTS) guarantees time synchronization across the environment. HP is committed to making DCE as easy as possible to develop with, administer, and use. HP has made it easier to install, codgure, and validate the DCE Core Services by integrating the DCE installlconfigure process into HP-UX's OSFI Motif-based, menu-driven system administration manager (SAM). Additional DCE adrrunistration tools developed by HP are included to help HP's online support organization and customers perform DCE administrativetasks. HP DCE Core Services are fully interoperable with OSF DCE reference platforms. HP provides DCE Application Development Tools to increase the productivity of DCE application developers. HP DCE Application Development Tools offer a DCE RPC tracing and logging facility with an error-reporting facility to aid in DCE application debugging. The Instrumented Interface Definition Language (IDL) compiler can be used to trace RPC activity in distributed applications. The software product includes several online DCE application examples to help novice and expert DCE programmers get started. DCE introduces the concept of a cell. The cell is an administrative unit typically defined as a group of users that share the same resources. Each DCE cell must contain at least

one CDS server and one security server. The systems in the DCE cell, including the servers, are also DCE clients. The DCE client consists of RPC, threads, naming client, security client, and both time client and server. In addition, the CDS server can be replicated so that there are two CDS servers at one time running in a DCE cell. This ensures availability of the CDS server; if the primary server fails, the replicated CDS server provides backup. Security server replication is not yet supported by the HP DCE Developers' Environment.

Orderiqg information
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Product No. B2920A

Description HP DCE Core Software for Series 700, U.S. version; includes media and documentation HP DCE Core Software for Series 700, non-U.S. version; includes media and documentation HP DCE Core Software for Series 800, U.S. version; includes media and documentation HP DCE Core Software for Series 800, non-U.S. version; includes media and documentation

HP DCE Core services

B2921A

B3190A

B3191A

Product line positioning

Opportunities where the HP DCE Developers' Environment can be applied include downsizing from a mainframe to a computational cluster where the program running on the mainframe is rewritten to be htributed across clients and servers within the cluster; converting existing NCS or ONC RPC-based applications into DCE-based applications; large, heterogeneous environments where users need to write btributed applications on industry-standard frameworks that will run on all of the different systems. HP Channel Partners currently have different versions of their software to accommodate each of their supported systems. With HP DCE Developers' Environment, they can layer software on top of DCE; and because DCE will be supported on most if not all computer systenls, Channel Partners will need only one version of their software.

DCE core software provides DCE run-time software for DCE clients and CDS security servers. You need to purchase only one copy of the DCE Core Software to build a DCE cell. If you are ordering for a mixed Series 7001800 DCE cell, you do not need to buy both software products; order either P/N B2920A or R7190A (for U.S. users) or P/N B2921A or B3191A (for non-U.S. users). You must then purchase the following licenses to run the DCE cell.
Product No. Description

HP DCE Client Licenses'

B2923A For Series 700 B3189A For Series 800 HP DCE CDS Server Licenses2 B2924A For Series 700 B3187A For Series 800 HP DCE Security Server L icensesl B2925A For Series 700 B3188A
For Series 800

' Purchase one DCE client license for each

system in the DCE cell, incl~lding CDS and the security servers. There must be at least one CDS server rn the DCE cell. Purchase one DCE CDS server license for each CDS server and the CDS replica, if there is one. There must be one security server in the DCE cell. Purchase one DCE security server license for the security server.

HP Conlputer Update, November 1992

Referencing Program Update

For U.S. and Canada only
HP's Americas Value-Added Channels Marketing Center (VMC) announces several changes to the program levels and services offered as part of its HP Channel Partners Program. The following changes are effective immediately for Computer Systems Organization Channel Partners:

The introduction of the new HP Channel Partner insignia has now made it possible for us to completely consolidate our channel program levels and eliminate the referencing program and insignia Channel Partners in the U.S. and Canada were notilied of the changes in a letter sent during the week of October 5 to presidents, executives,and marketing contacts listed in the VALID database. For more information, ask your company's executives or marketing representatives for a copy of the letter or contact your HP representative.

Al current "user-referenced l
senices - including eligibility for leasehundled financing- are available to Channel Partners at the "listed program level. User referencing has been di~continued a formal program. as The User Referenced Solution insignia and Exhibit 1-2are obsolete. During the past year, HP has been searching for ways to simplify the structure of CSO's channel marketing programs. Earlier this year, most of the services offered at the user-referenced level were moved to the listed level. The only services still remaining at the userreferenced level were: Use of the User Referenced Solution insignia Eligibility for HP's leasehundled financing program.

These refurbished products are targeted toward HP Apollo Domain users who want the optimum system performance with Apollo Token Ring cards and extremely price-sensitive users who want workstation performance at PC prices. These new prices make these products the lowest-cost HP workstation buy on the market today. None of the systems include keyboar&, which must be purchased new. Order a localization kit (P/N A1098A09A) as a separate line item. HP Channel Partners also are eligible for special pricing on these workstations.

Model 40W425t workstations price reductions

For the U.S. and Canna& only

Prices have been decreased on fully refurbished HP Apollo 9000 For more information in the U.S., Models 400t and 423 workstations call 800-FRDHELP (800-3734357) from HP's Finance and Remarketing or call Tom Taylor at 408-720-2459. Division (FRD). In Canada, call Mark Glazer, 416-67g3192. All configurations and options of P/N A1630A/E (except Opt. ADJ, 19-inch high-resolution screen) can be shipped within two weeks after receipt of an order. Price reductions range from 50440%off new U.S. list. For example,a diskless Model 400t system with a monochrome monitor and 8 MB of memory is now priced at $2,067- a savings of 70%off new list.

HP Computer Update-HP Channel Partner News

November 1992

HP internal sales and training tools for HP Channel Partners

For U.S. only
Authorized U.S. HP Channel Partners can use a toll-free 800 telephone number to directly purchase selected HP internal sales tools and training materials. To qualify,your company must have a current channel contract or catalog agreement with HP and be listed in the U.S. Value-Added Channels Marketing Center database (VALID). To place orders, call 800-227-8164, speclfy the part number of the items you axe ordering, and provide your U.S. customer number.

Available literature
The following new literature is available through your local HP sales office. The literature is separated by product line and in order of publication number. Contact your HP representative for more information.

The Bigger, The Better brochure

Audience: High-end HP 3000 users Format: 4 pages, foldout,f l ul color P/N: 5091-548331 Description: Brochure leverages "The Bigger, The Better" print message in a glossy, highquality deliverable for HP 3000 Corporate Business System prospects. It includes a collection of user and industry observer quotes that underscore HP's positioning and the business advantages of HP Corporate Business Systems.

HP 3000 Systems

Positioning reprints
Audience: Account teams Format: Each one page, 8%x 11, black and white Description: These reprints are available to help aggressively position the HP 3000 product line and Corporate Business System. Title: HP 3000: Storage Management m HP's M a i n f m reprint P/N: 5091-0311E Description: Reprint from Gartner Group's Large Computer Strategies group discusses MVS issues that disappeared in HP's architecture and says that HP is ahead of IBM in many ways. Title: Large System Per$omnce Summary reprint P/N: 5091-49723 Description: Reprint is a Gartner Group bar chart that lists 15 competitive uniprocessors. In it, HP 3000 Series 992f100compares very favorably with 3090 and current generation mainframes.

HP Education Catalog
For the U.S. and Canada only
Audience: HP 1000,3000,and . . 9000 programmers, admuustrators, end users, MIS directors, technical managers Format: 80 pages, 8%x 11 inches, fourcolor cover, twocolor inside P/N: 5091-5645EUS,50915646EUS three-hole dil rl Description: November catalog provides lecturdabs, seminars, and self-paced course descriptions and schedules for UNIX system, HP-UX, MPE, RTE, networking, and open systems professionals. It emphasizes the added productivity gains to users who attend HP training instead of learning new technologies by trial and error. Piece includes c o m e flow diagrams, registration information, onsite training benefits, and training discounts.

Revised HP Apollo % M M Series 760 Sales Kit

Audience: HP Channel Partners Format: 3%-inchvinyl binder P/N: 596@7854 Price: $55.00 Description: Updated edition includes products introduced on November 10. Contents include a self-study guide, applications guides, customer presentations, pricing and availability information, performance briefs, sales guides, white papers, sales literature, and resource listings.

HP Computer Update-HP Channel Partner News November 1992

HP 9000 Systems

Workstations

HP PA-RISC Compiler Optimization Technology White Paper Audience: HP Apollo 9000 Series
700/HP 9000 Series 800 users and technical evaluators Format: 20 pages, 8%x 11inches, black and white P/N: 5091-55943 Description: Paper explains the importance of optimizations, shows examples of benchmark performance improvements of optimized versus unoptimized code, gives an overview of the PA-RISC compiler structure and optimizations,and provides an indepth description of recent optimizations in an appendix.

HP 9000 Series 700i and 700rt industrial workstations and real-time computer systems literature
Title: Meeting the ChaUenge, Changing th.e World brochure Audience: OEMs and systems integrators in manufacturing, aerospace, and telecommunications industries Format: 12 pages, 8% x 11, 6 color with pocket insert for additional product literature P/N: 5091-52433 Title: HP-RT R e d - T i m Operating Systemfor the HP 9000 Series 700rt data sheet Audience: OEMs and systems integrators in manufacturing, aerospace, and telecommunications industries Format: 6 pages, 8%x 11,4color P/N: 5091-52463 Title: HP 9000 Series 7OOi Model 7422: R e d - T i m Computer Systems data sheet Audience: OEMs and systems integrators in manufacturing, aerospace, and telecommunications industries Format: 6 pages, 8%x 11,4color P/N: 5091-5247E Title: HP 9000 Series 7OOi Model 745i Industrial Workstations data sheet Audience: OEMs and systems integrators in manufacturing, aerospace, and telecommunications industries Format: 8 pages, 8%x 11,4color P/N: 5091-5248E

Title: HP 9-000 Series 700i Model 7472: Industrid Workstations data sheet Audience: OEMs and systems integrators in manufacturing, aerospace, and telecommunications industries Format: 8 pages, 8%x 11,4color P/N: 5091-5249E

The RTOS Difference reprint

Audience: Users evaluating computers for real-time applications P/N: 5091-54373 Description: Reprint on real-time application environments provides indepth information on computer requirements for optimizing real-time applications. It explains how these operating systems affect real-time performance, which is critical to understanding the applications.

Gartner Group report subset reprint

Audience: Users who need an unbiased perspective on the HP 9000 versus Sun P/N: 5091-57723 Description: In an annual Gartner Group evaluation, HP rated higher than Sun Microsystems in 12 out of 14 categories ranging from client/ server infrastructure to interoperabilityand ease of use. The HP 9000 came out with a total cost of ownership below the survey average and a showing in the functional categories evaluated, especially when compared directly against Sun.

HP Visual Editor2 1data sheet

Audience: HF-UX 9.0 users who want to perform general text and program editing tasks P/N: 5091-55163 Description: Describes new version of HF Visual Editor 2.0 products that provides the easy-to use and easy-to-learn editor; also supported on HP-UX 8.OX.

HP Computer Update-HP Channel Partner News

November 1992

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PCs versus workstations: myth and realitywhite paper

Audience: PC users who are considering moving to workstations Format: 12 pages, two color PIN: 5091-5678E Description: Revised white paper provides an overview of the PC versus workstation issue, focusing on five myths that prevail among PC users and MIS managers in the commercial marketplace. Piece dispels the myths, which are that productivity applications don't run on workstations; workstations cost more than PCs; workstation software costs more than PC software; PCs are easier to use than workstations;and PCs and workstations don't mix.

HP LIDM printers family brochure

Audience: Line impact dot matrix printer users P/N: 5091-51903 Description: Brochure describes HP's family of line impact dot matrix (LIDM) printers.

HP number one overall in 1992 VARBUSINESS SLItvey

HP received top honors for overall average score and overall impression from VARs with over $2M revenue in the 1992 VARBUSINESS Annual Report Card Review. In addition, these VARs ranked HP number one in 10 of 18 categories, including al 6 support categories. l Here is the complete list of HP's first-place wins:
1. Breadth of product line 2. Product quality

New HP high-performance optical drive literature

Title: Optical Storage Solutior~s Gu i& P/N: 5091-2156E Title: HP Optical Product Fum,ily data sheet packet P/N: 5091-54263 Title: Optical D%sk data sheet packet P/N: 5091-597EUS Audience: HP 9000 Series 700 and 800 users with removable hard disk applications,especially in rugged environments. Description: Data sheets and guide describe new HP highperformance optical drive, which features better access times and faster transfer rates; improves performance and reliability of the entire family of optical disk storage products; uses standard magneto-optical disks; is forward and backward compatible with current drives.

Peripherals

HP 2300/840L line printer data sheet

Audience: Medium-/high-volume printing departmental environments, network environments P/N: 5091-51663 Description: Data sheet describes a new WdbA 840-lpm line impact printer. The printer (P/N C2354A) replaces P/N 25CdC. It features a new parchment white color that coordinates with HP LaserJet printer products and provides a clear window for checking printer output.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Price/performance Product/pricing data End-user support Technical support Marketing support Quality of sales leads Sales rep assistance Overall impression

This is the first year that VARBUSINESS has separated survey results by VAR revenue. HP also did well with VARs in the under $2M group. They too ranked HP first in product breadth, product quality, and end-user support.
HP outranked its major competitors again in this year's survey. The under $2M revenue VARs placed HP ahead of DEC, IBM, and Sun in 10 out of 18 categories;and the over $2M group placed HP ahead in 15 categories. HP had 13 first-place wins overall and IBM had 2. DEC and Sun did not finish first in any category with either group. A reprint of the VARBUSINESS article will soon be available. Check with your HP representative for availability.

HP Co~npvfer Update-HP Channel Partner News

November 1992

Product No.

Description

HP DCE Application Development Tools B2922A HP DCE Application Development Tools for Series 700; includes media and documentation B3193A HP DCE Application Development Tools for Series 800; includes media and documentation

HP 9000 Models 380 and 382 roll to HP-UX 9.0

Effective December 1, HP 9000 Model 382 HP-UX bundles internal hard disk drives will be preloaded hs with HP-UX 9.0. T i affects configurations with the 420-MI3 disk option (Opt. AMK) and the 210-MI3 disk option (Opt. AMO). The operating system license certificate that is included with Models 380 and 382 will also be updated to HP-UX 9.0. The operating system roll dates of these specific HP-UX system bundles is December 1 for all products listed below except for P/N A2242A.
Product No. Description
Model 380 SPU Model 380 C+ 20 color system Model 380 CH 20 color system Model 382 SPU Model 382 HP-UX system Model 382 VEE-Test system Model 382 RMB-UX controller Model 31013201332 upgrade to MC68040 Model 375 upgrade to Model 380 Model 370 upgrade to Model 380 "Effective December 1, P/N A2243A will include the n e w VEEZ.0 release.

Users who require HP-UX 9.0 with the latest applications must spec^ an earliest acceptable date greater than December 1 (January 1 for P/N A2242A) on the order. HP BASIC&% for P/N A2242A will be released and shipping by January 1.

You need to purchase only one copy of the HP DCE Application Development Tools media and documentation. If you are ordering for a mixed Series 700/800 DCE cell, you do not need to buy both software products; order either P/N B2922A or B3193A. You must then order one user license for each HP DCE Application Development Tools software user, as follows.
Product No.
B2926A

Series 400 and DN Series price increases

Effective November 1, there was a corporatewide computer price increase and the overall increase for the HP Apollo 9000 Series 400 was about 7.5% (US. list). There will be no price increase for hard disks or RAM memory. Other system add*n products will increase 5%. The price of DN Series systems that are being discontinued on December 1 will not increase. The price of DN products that are being discontinued in June 1993 will increase 5%. Contact your HP representativefor more information.

Description
HP DCE Application Development license to use for Series 700 HP DCE Application Development license to use for Series 800

B3192A

Al products will be listed on the l

December HP Price List and available February 1993.
Open Software Foundation is a trademark o f the Open Software Foundation i n the U.S. and other countries.

Users who require HP-UX 8.0 to run on Models 380 or 382 shipped after December 1 may i s a l the HP-UX ntl OS from 8.0 media or purchase HP-UX 8.0 media and manuals as P/N B1861A Opt. APB, and Opt. A O A for 1/4-inch media, or P/N B2378A Opt. AAF for CD-ROM media

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New keyboards for Series 300/400/700 workstations and coMrollers

Effective November 1, new HP-HE keyboards, which are included in must-order localization options for HP Apollo 9000 Series 4001700 and HP 9000 Series 300 workstations and controllers, will replace current keyboards in all systems shipped with HP-UX 9.0. Other systems will transition to the new keyboards after November 1 as inventory permits. The new keyboards are designed to deliver best-in-class performance in areas of quality and ergonomics while maintaining complete compatibility with the previous keyboards in areas of key placement and key c o h g . Design improvements for the new keyboards include improved key feel and locator cues for speed and touch typing (demonstrated in high-speed typing tests, blind preference tests, and installed base acceptance tests), a smaller form factor to free up desk space, and an enhanced three-level kickstand that provides greater choice in selecting comfortable hand positions. The following localization kits are affected by the keyboard change: P/Ns A1099A, A1099B, A1099C (HP-UX style layout); A2205A, A2205B (PC-style layout).

New workstation keyboard~localization kits

Effective November 1, the new localization kit P/N A1099C replaced P/Ns A1099AB for HP 9000 Models 362,380, and 382. Two versions of the new kit now include the new keyboard that was introduced in September. New keyboard featwes include a smaller footprint, better tactile feel, and full compatibility with previous keyboards. A PC-style keyboard is also available for HP-UX users as new localmtion kit P/N A2205B.

HP ISDN Linmeries 700 ordering change

To better meet CD-ROM manufacturing system requirements, the HP ISDN Link/se>es 700 product structure has been modified effective with the October HP Price List. P/N J2104A Opt. 099 has been discontinued and replaced with P/N J2105A, new software that allows any HP Apollo 9000 Series 700 equipped with an ISDN link (P/N J2104A) to act as a TCPAP router/gatewayfor other workstations or computers attached to the same Ethernet LAN.
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Ordering information
Product No. Description

Ordering instructions
Description

HP 9000 Series 300lHP Apollo 9000 Series 4001700 localization kit; includes HP-HIL keyboard, three-button mouse, power cords A22058 HP-UX Workstation localization kit; includes PC-style keyboard P/N A 1099C/A2205B options Opt. 080 Opt. APP Opt. APH No documentation, new keyboard' HP-UX Release 8.X documentation, old keyboard2.' HP-UX Release 9.0 documentation, new keyboard4.=

A1099C

Product No.

J2104A

HP ISDN LinUSeries 700 for standalone workstations; includes ISNEISA hardware interface, RJ45 cable, manuals J2105A TCPIIP Router software for Series 700 workstations equipped with PIN J2104A1 P/N J2104A/J2105A options Opt. AAH Opt. AAU
I

Software on DATIDDS tape CD-ROM certificate 2

P/N J2104A is a prerequisite product for ordering P/N J2105A. Option AAU ships with DART#7 CD-ROM application disks.

This product as a P/N A1099C option directly replaces P/NA1099A, which was used with HP BASIC and Pascal systems. This product as a P/N A1099C option directly replaced P/N A1099B, which was used with Model 380/382 HP-UX 8.0 systems. Option APP will ship with the older HP-UX keyboard as inventory permits. The standalone keyboard, P/N 46021A, will be available through January 1994. 'This product is for use with Model 380/382 HP-UX 9.0 systems. Effective December 1, Series 300 will ship with HP-UX9.O license.
I

A localized country option ABA-ABZ must be selected.

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HP Computer Update, November 1992

Series 300 miscellaneous product discontinuance

Effective May 1,1993, the following HP 9000 Series 300 products will be discontinued.
~-

SoftPC (PM B2398A) is the replacement product for PMs 982864 98286S, 98531A), and HP-UX (PM B1861A) is the replacement product for PM 98674L. There are no replacement products for the remaining discontinued products.

HP 1000 Systems

HP 1000 Welcome Back Program ends

The HP 1000 Welcome Back Program has ended effective November 1 (Opt. 891 for PMs 92077AB2833AI92836N 92857AI9179OA/92069A/92081A/ 92861AB2862A). As stated in the program, HP 1000 software upgrade options (Opts. 401,601,701,891,991) were removed from the November HP Price List. This program affects HP 1000 users who are not on support contract. Many users had taken advantage of this program to update their software to the most current releases. Users can still get the most current HP 1000 software releases by buying support contracts or ordering products from the HP Price List without upgrade options.

Product No. 98013A 98235A 98237A 98256A 98258A 982581: 98267A 982678 982671: 98284A 98286A 98286s 98433D 98531A 98556A 98571D 98630A 986748 986741: 98674D 98674L

Description Model 340 Dl0 slot upgrade Model 340 AUI LAN interface upgrade Model 340 ThinLAN interface upgrade 256-KB RAM board for Series 2001300 Models 33013501370 4 M B parity add-on RAM Models 33013501370 12 M B parity add-on RAM Model 360 4 M B parity add-on RAM Model 360 8 M B parity add-on RAM Model 360 12 M B parity add-on RAM Model 332 floating-point coprocessor Series 300 DOS coprocessor Series 300 DOS coprocessor system Model 345 200-MB internal SCSl upgrade Series 300 0 0 s coprocessor software 2D graphics accelerator Model 340 200-MB internal SCSl upgrade Series 2001300 breadboard I10 card Media and manuals for PIN 98674L Media and manuals for PIN 98674L Media and manualsfor PIN 98674D License to use Series 300 Starbase

F n l U.S. orders will be accepted ia

through May 31,1993; f n l non-U.S. ia orders will be accepted through June 30,1993. Final shipments will be made through October 31,1993.

New one-year warranty for HP computer systems 4 HP DesignPlus workstationfurniture price increase 5 New Novell Netware/ 9000features 22 Workstation,printer, and terminal accessories 28 obsolescence

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Per sorial Cor;laurt:rs

New HP entry-level color PC display

The new HP color VGA 14inch display (P/N D1197A) is a competitively priced entry-level monitor with integrated tilvswivel base. It is targeted toward professional PC users who mainly use text and other small-scale office applications. With ths introduction, HP adds an entry-level PC monitor offering to complete the PC display product line.

HP strengthens its display offering at the entry point of the PC monitor product line. This HP color VGA display offers standard image quality versus the superior image q d t y of other 14inch HP dlsplays that include a sharper dot pitch of 0.28 mm. The HP Super VGA display (P/N D l 1944) is the recommended monitor for the use of Windows and other graphical user interface applications. But the monitor is not reconunended to Microsoft Windows and other GUI application users.
Features and benefits Attractive monitor - The entrylevel monitor offers a full-color, 14inch screen with HP design bezel.

Easy-&-read -The antiglare screen is easy to read, and the monitor refreshes the screen up to 60 Hz in standard VGA (640 by 480) resolution. The display offers standard image quality (0.39-mm dot pitch). Userflexibility -The integrated tilt/swivel base and front panel brightness and contrast controls make the monitor easy to d u s t , and the monitor covers industrystandard modes to guarantee compatibility. Orderina information
Product No. D1197A Description

New low-end HP Vectra 386125N 2-MB PCS

HP color VGA 14-inch display; supports standard VGA mode at 60 Hz; includes integrated tilt1 swivel base, attached video cable, auto ranging power supply You must order one o f the following power cord options: Opt. ABA U.S. Opt. ABB Europe Opt. ABG Australia Japan Opt. ABJ Opt. ABQ Switzerland Opt. ABR South Africa Dpt. ABU U.K. Opt. ABY Denmark Opt. AR6 Indonesia Singapore Opt. AB4 China Opt. AB2

The recently announced HP Vectra 386125N PC Models 1 and 40C are the 2-MB RAM versions of the HP Vectra 386125N PC. They are targeted toward entry-level PC users connected to LANs; primarily MS-DOSa users running basic business applications like simple word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and graphics in nonWidows environments. The HP Vectra 386125N PC 2-MB design retains the features competitors abandoned when introducing their entry-level 386SX-25MHz PCs at the same price level: networking capabilities, high-level security and individual privacy, high performance due to the HP cache, upgradability to HP Vectra 486IN PC Series, and serviceability.

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Features and benefits

The new PCs retain HP Vectra 3861 25N PC line features. The Model 40C offers, for the first time, a complete user solution that includes a 42-MB hard disk drive, MS-DOS 5.0 preinstalled on the disk, and the HP VGA 14inch color display (P/N D1197A).

HP Vectra 486~120 discontir~uance PC

HP Vectra 486d20 desktop PCs will
be removed from the January 1993 HP Price List. Orders will be accepted through January 31, 1993. The HF' Vectra 486U PC family
Product No. Description

offers all the features of the HF' Vectra 486sE0 PC with higher performance video and an easy growth path using the universal processor upgrade socket.
Replacement

D2260A D2261A 022624 D2263A D2264A D2265A

Netwol-king capabilities includes the necessary features, such as multilevel security or multivendor network compatibility, to allow easy LAN connection 16-KB cache -allows for highlevel performance Upgradable - allows for upgrade to HP Vectra 486/N PC Series High level of ergonomics -offers front-accessiblecontrol panel, low-noise fan, and slindine design Best-in-class serviceability through snap-on cover provides an accessible design and user-friendly diagnostics

HP Vectra 486~120 PC Model 1 HP Vectra 486~120 PC Model 1 HP Vectra 486~120 PC Model 120 HP Vectra 486~120 PC Model 240 HP Vectra 486~120 PC Model 430 HP Vectra 486~120 PC Model 120T

PIN D2266A, HP Vectra 48612511 PC Model 1 PIN D2266A, HP Vectra 486125U PC Model 1 PIN D2268A, HP Vectra 486125U PC Model 120 PIN D2269A, HP Vectra 486125U PC Model 240 PIN D2269A, HP Vectra 486125U PC Model 240 PIN D2274A, HP Vectra 486133U PC Model 120

LAN MicroChannel PC Transport software obsolescence

HP LAN MicroChannel PC Transport software (P/N D1805A) will be removed from the December HF' Price List. There is no replacement for this product.

Ordering Information
Product No. Description

D2495A D2498A

HP Vectra 386125N PC Model 1 HP Vectra 386125N PC Model 40C; includes standard PC box and HP 14-inch VGA color display

MS-DOS is a U.S. registered trademark o f Microsoft Corporation.

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New Novell NetWare/9000 features

Novell NetWare Version 3.11for HP 9000 Series 800 Version 3.11 adds functionality to NetWare and makes HP 9000 functionally similar to Intel-based NetWare 3.11 servers. NetWareB000 lacks support for NLMs and Apple connectivity.

Ordering information
Novell NetWard9000 pricing remains unchanged, but NetWard 9000 is now distributed worldwide under consolidated product numbers.
Product No.
J2240A Opt. 001 Opt. OBO Opt. UAB Opt UAD Opt. UB9 Opt. UBA J2239A

Series 800 demo

A new Try and Buy Demo (Opt. 001 for P/N J2240A) is available for Series 800. The demo, when ordered with a media option, provides a complete Novell NetWard9000 Series product. Users can evaluate Novell NetWare for Series 800 for 30 days in their own business environment. Users who purchase a permanent license can take advantage of the new delete manuals Opt. O O for a B credit. Novell NetWare 3.01B users without support service can use the Try and Buy Demo to move from NetWareJ9000 Series 800 Version 3.01B to new Version 3.11. Installed permanent code words for Version 3.01B also activate Version 3.11. The Try and Buy Demo option for Series 700 will be available on the February HP Mce List.

Description
Novell NetWare Version 3.11 for Series 800 Try and Buy Demo 30-day trial package Delete documentation 128 clients supported 250 clients supported Credit for 64-user license Credit for 128-user license Novell NetWare Version 3.018 for the Series 700

Features and benefits

Packet Burst support provides greater NetWare throughput over WANs and faster overall response time. IP tunneling provides HP NetWare servers the ability to use existing TCPAP networks to communicate between servers. The new version offers support for up to 16 locally attached printers and over 200 LAN attached printers. Novell NetWare for Series 7001800 will be updated in February 1993 to Token kg and HP-UX9.0' Novell NetWare will be updated to Version 3.11 in February 1993for the Series 700 and in May 1993 for the 900 Series HP 3000.

New product numbers for Europe

Effective November 1, the product number for Novell Netware on Series 800 was changed from P/N INVS-100003 to P/N J2240k On the Series 700, P/N INVS-100002 was changed to P/N J2239k

P/N J2240A/JZ239A options: Opt. AA4 OIC cartridge tape Software on %-inch cartridge Opt. AAO tape Opt.AA1 Software on %-inch 1600-bpi tape Opt. AAH Software on DAT Opt. AAU CD-ROM certificate Opt. UA2 4 clients supported 8 clients supported Opt. UA3 Opt. UA5 16 clients supported Opt. UA7 32 clients supported Opt. UA9 64 clients supported Credit for 4-user license Opt. UB2 Credit for 8-user license Opt. UB3 Opt. UB5 Credit for 16-user license Opt. LIB7 Credit for 32-user license

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HP NetWarehX performance release for HP 3000

The enhanced performance release of HP NetWare/iX for HP 3000 is currently available. This version was demonstrated at Interex. Users can receive the enhancement by requesting the performance patches for HP NetWardiX (P/N 32020A) from the Response Center.
This patched version of the product is for HP MPEfiXRelease 4.0 only. Previous versions of HP MPEhX do not support the performance patch. The HP NetWardiX performance release will be shipped with HP MPWiX 4.5.

The performance patch of HP NetWardiX brings the overall performance of the product in line with ta of an Intel486 server. ht Some benchmarks showed performance superior to an Intel server under loaded conditions. The actual perfonnance observed will depend s on the type of work the user i performing, the load on the system, and the system type. The best results will be seen on an NIO system and on HP Corporate Business System class processors.
Intel486 is a U.S. trademark of Intel Corporation.

New user-based pricing for HP NetWarehX

Effective November 1, NetWare for the HP 3000 will implement userbased pricing to provide a more competitive pricing scheme. With ti announcement and the recent hs performance enhancements to NetWardiX, HP 3000 offers an industry-leading price/performance NetWare server solution.
Product No.

Description

Ordering information
Users order and install HP N e t w a d i on MPE/i Release 4.0. The version of HP NetWardiX shipped with Release 4.0 is A.01.06. HP NetWardiX performance patches are retrieved from the Response Center and applied to the already installed product. After the performance patch is applied, the version of HP NetWardiX will be k01.09. The performance patch is automatically enabled the f3st time the user brings up HP NetWardiX after applying the patch.

HP EtherTwist transceiver -new price and features

On September 1, HP reduced the U.S. local currency price of the HP Etheflwist mini 10Base-T Transceiver (P/N 28685B).
Along with the new U.S. locd currency price, HP's mini h-ansceiver offers features not currently offered by other vendors:

32020A Opt. UA3 Opt. OAF Opt. UA7 Opt. UA9 Opt. UBD Opt. UD6 O p t UB3 Opt. UD8 Opt. UB7 Opt. UB9 Opt. llD9

NetWare for HP 3000 8-user license 20-user license 32-user license 64-user license 100-user license 250-user license Credit for 8-user license Credit for 20-user license Credit for 32-user license Credit for 64-user license Credit for 100-user license

6 LEDs - includes PWR, Tx, RX, collision, linkbeat, polarity Loopback test - helps isolate problems to transceiver Long cable -twisted-pair extends cable distance up to 220 meters

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HP ARPA and Network Setvices 2.1 products combined into one product
HP ARPA and Network Services 2.1 products have been combined into one new product (P/N J2246A). It combines the HP ARPA and Network Services 2.1 functionality of running in Novell NetWare and Microsoft LAN Manager environments. The separate HP ARPA Network Services 2.1 products have been removed from the November HP Price List: HP Network Services 2.1/MS-DOS(P/N D1811B), HP ARPA Services 2.1MS-DOS (P/N D1812B), HP Network Services 2.1/MSDOS for Novell NetWare (P/N D1819A), and HP ARPA Services 2.1MS-DOS for Novell NetWare (P/N D1823A).
This version of HP ARPA/NS runs on Microsoft Lan Manager 2.112. la, Novell NetWare NDIS and ODI, standalone clients, and Windows 3.X environments. PROBE is still provided for HP 3000 Kesource Sharing connectivity for Microsoft Lan Manager 2.1 TCPAP clients. Enhancements were made to the four separate products to allow support of Microsoft Lan Manager 2. l a and Novell NetWare OD1 clients. Use of HP PC ARPA and Network Services requires: Supported PC with 512 K of B memory (and memory needed for terminal emulator or application) MS-DOS Version 3.3,4.01,or 5.0 Microsoft Lan Manager 2.1 and 2. l a support (PC clients can operate on both Ethernet and Token Ring networks.) Novell NetWare 2.15~ above and support (HP ARPAINetwork Services run on Novell NetWare clients llsing NDIS or OD1 MAC drivers. Al OD1 drivers must be l ODINSUP compatible. PC clients can operate on both Ethernet and Token Ring networks.) Optional Windows 3.0a and 3.1 and HP NewWave 3.0 and 4.0 support HP PC ARPA and Network are On HP LAN Manager 1.1and 1.2 clients Or inOSI2 and 2. l1

Ordering information
Product No.
J2246A

Descriotion
HP PC ARPAINS for MS-DOS, Microsoft Lan Manager, and Novell NetWare

You must order a t least one o f the following options* Opt. 001 Opt. 002 Opt. 003 Opt. 004 Opt. 005 Opt. 006 1-user license with manuals and software RTC for 8 additional users RTC for 32 additional users RTC for 128 additional users RTC for 512 additional users Upgrade from HP NS 2.1 (PIN 01811B/O1819A), ARPA 2.1 (PIN D1812B/Dl823A), or NS LAN GW (PIN D1807A), includes 1-user license with software and manuals Upgrade from NS 2.1, ARPA 2.1, or NS I A N GW; includes RTC for additional 1 user Upgrade from NS 2.1, ARPA 2.1, or NS I A N GW; includes RTC for additional 8 users Upgrade from NS 2.1, ARPA 2.1, or NS I A N GW; includes RTC for additional 32 users Upgrade from NS 2.1, ARPA 2.1. or NS I A N GW; includes RTC for additional 128 users Upgrade from NS 2.1, ARPA 2.1, or NS I A N GW; includes RTC for additional 512 users Additional user manual

Opt. 007

Opt. 008

Opt. 009

Opt. 010

Opt. 011

Opt. 012

You must order Opt. 001 or 006 for one set o f manuals and s o h a r e .

Features and benefits The new combined product has the same features and benefits as the separate HP ARPANS 2.1 products. With the combined product, users get more functionality, easier installation, and simplified ordering.

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Etherneminnefliber-optic cable obsolescence

Effective November 1,the following EthemeVhnnet/fiber-optic products were obsoleted.
Product No. Description

~1097 K1098 KllOO K1102 K1104 Kllll K1112 ~1113 Kill4 K1115 K1116

Ethernet segment repeater Ethernet 8-port repeater Thlnnet cable, 1,000 feet,TEF Thlnnet cable, 1,000 feet, PVC Ethernet XCVR install tools Ethernet dla transceiver Ethernet multlport transceiver Ethernet XCVR n-type TAP Ethernet BNC transceiver TAP Ethernet Thinnet transceiver Ethernet transceiver Ethernet Thinnet BNC transceiver Ethernet transceiver Fiber-optic cable, 100 feet Fiber-optic cable, 100 feet Fiber-optic cable, 150 feet Fiber-optic cable, 150 feet Fiber-optic cable, 250 feet Fiber-optic cable, 250 feet Fiber-optic cable, 30 feet Fiber-optic cable, 30 feet Fiber-optic cable, 30 feet Fiber-optic cable, 50 feet Fiber-optic cable, 50feet Fiber-optic cable, 75 feet Fiber-optic trans, 75 feet Fiber media interface Multimedia access Power supply module Intelligent repeater module Etherlink board for I B M PC

K1036 K1037 K1056

6-ftber-optlc cable 8-flber-optlc cable Ethernet barrel connection, F Ethernet barrel connection, M Ethernet connection wrench Ethernet connection wrench Ethernet terminator, F Ethernet terminator, M Ethernet backbone cable Ethernet backbone cable Ethernet backbone cable Ethernet backbone cable Ethernet backbone cable Ethernet backbone cable Thinnet BNC adapter Ethernet BNC connection crimp Ethernet BNC PVC crimp Thinnet BNC tee connection Thinnet BNC terminator Thinnet to'rhicknet adapter Ethernet crimping tool 'Thinnet XCVR cable, 10 m Thinnet XCVR cable, 20 m Thinnet XCVR cable, 5 m Thinnet XCVR cable, 50 m Ethernet link care Ethernet fiber-optic repeater Ethernet multipart repeater

New HP JetDirect ~ards26 ~pj e ~ i r e c cards t support peripherals 27 HP JetDirect cards discontinuance 28

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General

New HP JetDirect cards

The cards are targeted for Ethernet network environments that require either Thin Ethernet (10Base2) or 10Base-Tconnectivity to connect HP LaserJet IIISi and the new 414M printers, HP PaintJet XL300 color printers, and HP DesignJet 600 plotters directly to a network. HP JetDirect cards provide a fully integrated solution for connecting HP hard-copy devices into network environments.

Features and benefits

The new HP JetDirect cards support HP LaserJet 414M printers O through the modular V slots (MIO). Users can install a card by sliding it into the MI0 slot and connecting it to LAN cabling. A 10Base-Tport has been integrated into the new cards due to user demand, eliminating the need for an external transceiver and the need for HP Ethernet 10Ba-e-T adapter kit (P/N C1647A) when using the HP PaintJet XL300 color printer. This provides users with a more cost-effective solution for Ethernet networks. HP JetDirect cards also include the Thin EtherneVlOBase2 port (BNC) to maintain flexibility for choosing cabling solutions. For Novell NetWare users, the cards have improved support for encrypted passwords. Current HP JetDirect users will get ths enhancement through an upgrade product.

Support the HP LaserJet Ills1,4, PaintJet X1300 printers, and DesignJet plotter.

The HP JetDirect cards are five new HP JetDirect cards for Ethernet and AppleTalk networks that support and enable users to connect peripheral devices anywhere on LANs. They are for NoveU NetWarel Ethernet, HP LANManagerl Ethernet, AppleTalk (Etheffalk and LocalTaIk), and UNIX systems/Ethernet. These cards are new members of HP's growing family of HP JetDirect network interfaces for HP peripherals.

Support the HPLaserJet 11, /ID, 111, and //ID printers.

Ordering information
Product No. J2337A J2338A J2339A J2340A J2341A Description HP JetDirect card for Novell NetwarelEthernet HP JetDirect card for LAN ManagerlEthernet HP JetDirect card for AppleTalk (EtherTalkJ HP JetDirect card for UNlWEthernet HP JetDirect card for AppleTalk (LocalTalk)

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HP JetDirect cards support peripherals

HP JetDirect cards are for users who require printing and plotting to be performed away from the file server, need faster graphics printing and plotting, and want better pe&her&network management. Location flexibility,increased peripheral performance, and improved network administration are key benefits users can receive by incorporating HP JetDirect cards into hardcopy solutions. HP JetDirect cards support peripheral devices, network operating systems, network topologies, and cabling solutions.
J2338A HP JetDirect card for 3Com 3 t OpenIMicrosoft Lan Manager, 802.3, BNCIlOBase-T port, HP LaserJet 4/4M/lllsi and PaintJet XU00 printers1 DesignJet 600 plotter HP JetDirect card for 3Com 3 t OpenIMicrosoft Lan Manager, 802.3. BNC port, HP LaserJet I l l IID/III/IIID printers HP JetDirect card for 3Com 3 t OpenIMicrosoft Lan Manager, 802.3.10Base-T port, HP LaserJet II/IID/III/IIID printers HP JetDirect card for 3Com 3 t OpenIMicrosoft Lan Manager1 I B M I A N Sewer, Token Ring1 802.5, DB9 port, HP LaserJet I l l IIDIIIIIIIID printers HP JetDirect card for 3Com 3 t OpenIMicrosoft Lan Managerl I B M I A N Sewer,Token Ring1 802.5, DB9 port, HP LaserJet I l l IID/III/IIID printers HP JetDirect card for HP-UW SCO UNIWSunOS, Ethernet, BNCIlOBase-T port, HP LaserJet 414Mllllsi and PaintJet XL3OO printers1DesignJet 600 plotter HP JetDirect card for HP-UW SCO UNIXISunOS, Ethernet, 10Base-T port, HP LaserJet I l l IIDIIIIIIIID printers

J3241A

33416A

HP JetDirect card for AppleTalk, LocalTalk, DIN 8 port, HP LaserJet4/4M/lllsi and PaintJet XU00 printers1 DesignJet 600 plotter HP JetDirect card for AppleTalk, LocalTalk, DIN 8 port, HP LaserJet 110/111/111D printers

C2071C

~ 2 0 1, 7I -

C2059D

AppleTalk is not supported on the HP DesignJet 600 plotter. LocalTak is not supported on the HP LaserJet IT printer; it is integrated with HP PaintJet XU00 printers and bundled with HP LaserJet 4M printers. This information supersedes the current HP Dealer Price List. Language options must be specified for all products.

C2071F

Ordering information
Product No.

Descriotion HP JetDirect card for Novell NetWare, EtherneV802.3, BNCI 10Base-T port, HP LaserJet 41 4MIlllsi and PaintJet XU00 printers1DesignJet 600 plotter HP JetDirect card for Novell NetWare, EtherneV802.3. BNC port. HP LaserJet II/IID/III/IIID printers HP JetDirect card for Novell NetWare, EtherneV802.3, 1OBase-T port, HP LaserJet Ill IIDIIIIIIIID printers HP JetD~rect card for Novell NetWare, Token Ringl802.5, DB9 port, HP LaserJet4/4M/IIlsi and PaintJet XL300 printers1 DesignJet 600 plotter HP JetDirect card for Novell NetWare, Token RingI802.5, DB9 port, HP LaserJet II/IID/III/IIID printers J2340A

J2337A

C2071A

C2071S

C2071B

C2071T

C2059C

C2071E

HP JetDirect card for HP-UW SCO UNIWSunOS, Ethernet, BNC port, HP LaserJet IIIIIDIIIIIIIID printers UNlX cards require purchase of one of the following media options: %-inch tape for HP-UX Opt. AAO Opt. AAH DAT (DDS) tape for HP-UX Opt. AAV 114-inch tape for SunOS Opt. I A K N o software included J2339A HP JetDirect card for AppleTalk, EtherTalk BNCIlOBase-T port, HP LaserJet4/4M/IIlsi and PaintJet XL300 printers1 DesignJet 600 plotter

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Perioherals

HP JetDirect cards discontinuance

Effective November 1, the current HP JetDirect cards for Ethernet and AppleTalk networks were disconh u e d . Users who wish to connect new HP LaserJet 44M printers or HP PaintJet XL 300 color printers to local networks must order the new cards; the discontinued cards will not support these printers.
Product No. C2059A C2059B C2059E C2059F C2059T C1647A Description HP JetDirect card for Novell NetwarelEthernet HP JetDirect card for HP LAN ManagerIEthernet HP JetDirect card for AppleTalk (EtherTalk) HP JetDirect card for AppleTalk (LocalTalk) HP JetDirect card for UNlX systemslEtherNet Ethernet 1DBase-T adapter kit

Printers

Discontinued products may not be ordered after November 1, only replacement products. See precedmg article regarding direct replacements.

New HP DeskJet 550C and DeskWriter 550C printers

Replacement J2337A

J2338A J2339A J2341A J2340A none

HP DeskJet 550C printer

Workstation. printer. and terminal accessories obsolescence

The following products will be obsolete effective January 1,1993.
Product No. 92172F Description HP-IB data lock Lock system plate Lock system screw Vacuum filters Hose, PM VAC Cord, PM VAC Crevice tool PM VAC Gooseneck Mat, static table HP PM vacuum Vacuum canister Spray, anti-static Wipes, anti-static Clean kit, video Filter, glare HP 26W Filter, glare HP-86

Cable obsolescence
For Europe d y
The following products are now obsolete in Europe only.
Product No. K2285 K2286 K2287 K2288 Description SCSl cable high-low SCSl cable high-low SCSl cable, 5-foot connection SCSl cable, 3-foot screw connection
HP Desk Writer 550C printer

The following products will be obsolete in Europe only as of January 1,1993.

Product No. 92179C 921790 Description Cable. three-wire, shielded Cable, five-wire, shielded

The HP DeskJet 550C printer for MSDOS and Windows (P/N C2121A) and the HP DeskWriter 550C printer for the Apple Macintosh (P/N C2 1244) are the new HP printers that offer 300dpi laserquahty black and color printing using both the black and color cartridges together. These new printers are designed for dot matrix users who want to upgrade to better print quality, higher speed, and quiet operation, as well as lowend laser printer prospects who need black printing but also want convenient color printing

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Features and benefits

Users can get laserquality black and color printing on the same page without changmgi k cartridges. n The two integrated i k cartridges n minimize the amount of composite black, so black text looks blacker and colors look brighter. Apple Macintosh and Windows users can produce highquality black graphics with 256 levels of grayscale. Less i k use means lower ownern ship cost and faster printing. The faster, lower-cost black ink cartridge prints the black text in the document, mhhizing use of the color i k cartridge to create black. n Professional-lookingtext and graphics print faster and cost less. The printers provide improved MSDOS software compatibility. The HP DeskJet 550C printer supports color ASCII text printing, so MSDOS word processing packages can print using color. The HP DeskJet 550C printer ships with a disk containing software drivers for six toptier MSDOS applications.

The products offer increased document flexibility with more built-in fonts for MSDOS and Macintosh users. The HP DeskJet 550C printer has six built-in typefaces, 84 selectable fonts, and 13 scalable fonts for Windows. It is TrueType compatible with Windows 3.1. and like all HP DeskJet printers, it is compatible with Adobe Type Manager. New for Macintosh users are 35 scalable fonts that come with the HP DeskWriter 550C printer. These are the same as the fonts on Apple Laserwriter NT printers. The additional fonts were origudly marketed separately as the HP DeskWriter Font Collection (P/N 22709A). The products offer improved paper handling and media capability. With the new paper trays, users can print documents on a wider variety of paper sues and types including executive-size paper. The new trays allow users to easily print up to 20 envelopes. On glossy paper, users can produce graphics and images with a photographic glossy appearance. Like the HP DeskJet 500C and the HP Deskwriter C printers, these new printers handle transparency film.

Users get HP reliability with a threeyear limited warranty on parts and labor when they purchase an HP DeskJet 550C or DeskWriter 550C printer. Higher print quality than dot matrix printers Faster than most dot matrix printers Hghquality black printing plus the added feature of color when needed Both printers come with an industry-leadingthree-year limited warranty.

Ordering information
Product No. C2121A C2124A Description HP DeskJet 550C printer HP DeskWriter 550C printer

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New HP DeskJet portable printer

Not available i72.Eu.rope until February 1993
The printer offers full desktop performance. It prints up to three pages per minute (240 cps in draft, 167 cps in letterquality mode) on plain paper, transparencies, and labels in letter, legal, A4, and executive paper sizes. The printer is backward-compatible with HP DeskJet 500 printer drivers. For full-feature support, an HP DeskJet portable printer driver is required. The printer offers maximum portability.The base unit weighs 4.4 pounds. The printer comes with a flexible parallel V cable that is O easy to roll up and carry, and the printer will also work with a standard Centronics cable. The printer offers sophisticated battery management features, including sleep and deep discharge modes, and can print up to 100 pages per charge with an optional camcordertype rechargeable battery. Other optional accessories are also available for maximum versatility. The worldwide rapid rechargerl adapter for heavy battery users recharges two batteries in one hour per battery. International travelers can use the rechargerladapter on voltages worldwide. An optional carrying case holds the printer, accessories. and a notebook PC. The portable HP DeskJet printer comes with a one-year limited warranty worldwide on the printer, sheet feeder, and optional worldwide rapid rechargerladapter. The battery and optional carrying case come with a 90-day warranty.

The portable HP DeskJet printer features HP's reliable lnlyet technology, and no competitive portable printers in this price range can currently match the speed of the HP portable. Most competitors offer only one font size per typeface or offer unfamiliar typefaces. The HP DeskJet portable printer provides Courier and Letter Gotluc and CG Times and Univers in 5,6,8, 10,12,and 14 point. Landscape orientation is built in for Courier and Letter Gothic. In Windows 3.1, users have access to TrueType scalable fonts in portrait and landscape orientations.

The new HP DeskJet portable, laserquality printer (PIN C2614A) includes the inkjet technology, speed, and reliability found in other HP DeskJet printers. It includes optional battery operation and fonts, comes standard with custom portable V cable, print cartridge, O manuals, and external power module. ' h s printer is designed for portable PC users who use notebook PCs in me&um- to large-sized companies.

Ordering information
Product No.
C2614A C3005A C3003A C3004A C3050A C3061A

Description

HP DeskJet portable printer

50-page automatic cut-sheet feeder Rechargeable battery Worldwide rapid recharger1 adapter Carrying case Replacement portable I10 cable (printer comes standard with this cable)

Optional accessories

Features and benefits

With the portable HP DeskJet printer, on-the-road users can print highquality documents. The printer provides 300-dpi laserquality printing, offers 8.1 typeface, size, and style combinations for MS-DOS users, and is fully compatible in Widows 3.1.

The printer wdl be available in Europe in February 1993

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POSTNETbar code for HP 256XCl2300 printers

POSTNET is the U.S. postal bar code optional character set. It contains ZIP code information that is later decoded by automatic readers increasing the accuracy, speed, and reliability of the overall delivery process.

Terminals

HP X Station niemory module price reduction

Effective October 1, prices for HP 700lRX station memory modules (DRAM) listed below were reduced by up to 33%(U.S. list). This translates to memory nlodule prices of $100 per megabyte (U.S. list).
Product No. C2321A C2322A C2323A Opt. AN7 Description 2-MI3 rnernory module 4-MI3 rnernory module 8-MB rnernory module Delete 2-MB rnernory module for all bundles

Overlay removal from tenninals kit

A s of November 1, the ANSI overlay for the numeric keypad on HP 700192, 700194, 700196, and 70(3/98 terminals was deleted from the keyboard kit. The overlay wdl still be avadable as P/N 5081-2239. The key assignment information that is on the overlay is included in the user manuals. The supplemental overlay for the HP 700/32 (P/N C1017A/G/w>was also removed from the keyboard kit; it is available as P/N 5181-5172. This overlay is blank; it contains no text.

Features and benefits POSTNET is made up of binary elements that are printed in the lower right corner of a mail piece representing zip codes. POSTNET offers sigruficantsavings to users, especially high-volume mailers. The savings for a single piece with a five-digit plus four-digit ZIP (ZIP + 4) bar code is about six cents. HP 256XCl2300 POSTNET is certified by the U. S. Postal Senice. AU HP 256XCl2300 line impact printers are on a hst published by the National Address Information Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38188. POSTNET can be selected from either the printer's front panel or by the use of an escape sequence. POSTNET pitch is four characters per inch.
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