IBM i Series, Handbook

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Introduction
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Introduction
– Internet Print Protocol (IPP) : Enables business travellers, telecommuters, and other
remote users to submit and manage print jobs on a distant iSeries.
– Infoprint Server for iSeries : Converts any standard iSeries output file into PDF format.
• Extreme Support Personalized to provide high speed connectivity and VPN support via
the Internet.
The new technologies behind iSeries Models 270 and 8xx expand the range for processor
power, main storage, DASD storage, and communications speeds far beyond the current
range of scalability – to extreme scalability. With this expanded range of scalability, you have
the power and flexibility to integrate a variety of modern computing environments, from core
business to e-business, in a very cost effective way, without concern for limits within a single
server. The broad range of hardware migration support protects the investments you have
with the iSeries.
This Handbook provides an overview of both the hardware and software for the newly
refreshed iSeries servers. Included are the 9406 250, 270, 820, 830, 840, SB2, and SB3
models. OS/400 V5R1 operating software supports these models.
iSeries Technology in Stride
The iSeries server delivers tremendous capacity growth in its product line. The iSeries Layer
(also known as Technology Independent Machine Interface (TIMI)) has made it possible to
completely change the underlying hardware with minimum, if any, impact to iSeries
applications. TIMI helps condition the iSeries to bring new technology to market.
The first AS/400e models based on the 64-bit RISC PowerPC AS processors were
announced in June 1995. The ease with which customers have migrated to these powerful
systems is a testimony to the fundamental strength of the server’s architecture.
In 1997, the 12-way AS/400e system was delivered using Power PCA35 microprocessors.
Known as Apache technology, the Power PCA35 microprocessors provided a growth of 4.6
times.
In September 1998, the 12-way AS/400e system was delivered using the Power PCA50
microprocessor. Known as code name Northstar, the Power PCA50 microprocessors nearly
doubled the high-end capacity. This set of processors provided the fourth generation since
the AS/400 system’s inception in 1988 with 64-bit AS/400 Power PCs microprocessors.
The advance in processor technology is shown in the following figure.