Flat-Panel Monitor Console Kit aids in control of servers.

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Featuring 15 in. LCD monitor, flat-panel mount, and keyboard tray, 2U Flat-Panel Monitor Console Kit lets users set up and control rack-mounted IBM eServer xSeries servers. Select versions also include U.S. language travel keyboard with Ultra-Nav. Featuring plug and play installation, modular SDLT600 Drive is available with 4560SLX Tape Library sled drive option, providing 300 GB tape cartridge capacity with up to 36 MB/sec native transfer rate.



Original Press Release:


IBM 2U Flat-Panel Monitor Console Kit, and a New Modular SDLT600 Drive Sled Upgrade


At a glance

A new, cost-effective, densely-packed solution to set up and control rack-mounted IBM eServer xSeries servers

Key features include:

· 2U form factor that saves valuable rack space

· Available with or without a PS/2®-based U.S. travel keyboard with TrackPoint and Track Pad

· Integrated high-resolution, 15-inch LCD monitor

· Tested to easily integrate into xSeries rack solutions

· Designed for rapid deployment

· Complete, ready-to-install package

· Three-years, limited warranty2

IBM Modular SDLT 600 Drive Upgrade

Key features:

· Expanded xSeries 4560 Library drive sled options into the popular SDLT 600 technology

· Easy plug and play installation

· One-year limited warranty2

Planned availability dates

· October 12, 2004: IBM 2U Flat Panel Monitor Console kit

· October 29, 2004: IBM Modular SDLT600 Drive Upgrade

Overview

IBM 2U Flat-Panel Monitor Console Kit

Take command of your space-constrained, rack installations with an attractively priced, densely-packed 2U Flat-Panel Monitor Console Kit.

This complete and ready-to-deploy solution is densely packaged in just two rack units, it includes:

· High quality, 15-inch flat panel monitor

· Keyboard tray

· Flat-panel mount

· Select versions also include U.S. language travel keyboard with Ultra-Nav

Ready-to-deploy packaging:

· Single part number simplifies ordering and setup

· Delivers ease of use and excellent adjustability for user

· Helps save time, space and installation costs

The 2U Flat-Panel Monitor Console Kit is a powerful and convenient way to manage space-constrained, budget-sensitive rack environments.

Key features include:

· High-quality, 15-inch flat panel monitor

- Standard SVGA connection

- On-screen display (OSD) adjustments

- Low electromagnetic (EM) emissions, energy use, and heat emissions than a comparable CRT unit

- Uses the new travel keyboard featuring both TrackPoint® and Track Pad

· Supports both the IBM Space Saver Keyboard and the new slim travel keyboard with Ultra-Nav

· Flat-panel monitor extends well above the keyboard and offers easy viewing angle

· Ergonomic palm rest enhances keyboard operation

· Tested with IBM racks and IBM eServer xSeries® products to give you the confidence that products function properly and install quickly and easily

The 2U Flat-Panel Monitor Console Kit includes all the components necessary to set up and control rack servers. This offering replaces the current 15-inch 2U offering as the cost effective solution for rack-mounted xSeries servers.

· Most IBM KVM switches fit behind unit

· Three-year limited warranty2

IBM Modular SDLT600 Drive

Upgrade Option (24P8936)

IBM Modular SDLT 600 Drive Upgrade expands the available 4560SLX Tape Library sled drive options into the popular SDLT600 technology. The SDLT600 drive sled simply plugs into an available drive bay of the 4560SLX tape library, thus providing;

SDLT600 features:

· 300 GB1 tape cartridge capacity, 600 GB in compressed mode

· Up to 36 MB/sec native transfer rate, 72 MB/sec in compressed mode

· Compression enabled via drive's onboard data

· Most reliable SDLT drive yet

· One year limited warranty2

Key prerequisites

IBM Modular SDLT600 Drive Upgrade

Customers must already have a 4560SLX Tape Library, or be purchasing a 4560SLX at same time as SDLT600 drive sled, as drive sled is an integral part of the 4560SLX and cannot be used as a stand alone tape drive.

Reference information

1 When referring to HDD or tape backup capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user capacity may vary depending on operating environments.

2 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit

http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/

Alternatively, this information is available through your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

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