IBM 6278, 6288, 6268 Physical specifications, Desktop, Computers Not Support, Expansion Adapters

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Chapter 3. Physical specifications

Chapter 3.

Physical specifications

 

This

section lists the

physical specifications

for the PC 300GL Types 6268, 6278, and 6

300GL

has

four expansion

slots and four drive

bays.

Notes:

ŸThe maximum altitude, 2133.6 m (7000 ft.), is the maximum altitude at which the sp temperatures apply. At higher altitudes, the maximum air temperatures are lower specified.

Ÿ The PC 300GL computers comply with FCC Class B.

PC

300GL

 

—

 

desktop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat

output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Height: 138

 

mm

(5.43

in.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Approximate

heat

output

in

 

British thermal

 

units

 

(Btu) p

Ÿ

Width:

400

mm

(15.75

in.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hour:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Depth:

429

mm

(16.9

in.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

Minimum

configuration:

256

Btu/hr

(75

 

watts)

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

Maximum

configuration:

706

Btu/hr

(207

watts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Minimum

configuration

as

shipped:

9.53

kg

(21

 

lb)Airflow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Maximum

configuration:

10.4

kg

(23

lb)

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Approximately

0.5

cubic

 

meters

 

per

minute

(18 cubic

fee

Environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

per

minute)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Air temperature:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acoustical

noise-emission

values

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

System

on: 10°

to

35°C

 

(50°

to

95°F)

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Average

sound-pressure

levels:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

System

off: 10°

to

43°C (50°

to 110°F)

 

 

 

–

At

operator position:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Humidity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Idle:

38 dBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

System

on:

8%

to

80%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Operating:

43 dBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

System

off:

8%

to

80%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

At

bystander

position–1

 

meter

(3.3 ft):

 

 

 

Ÿ

Maximum

altitude:

2134

m

 

(7000

ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Idle:

33 dBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Operating:

37 dBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Declared

(upper

 

limit)

 

sound

power

levels:

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Input voltage:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

Idle:

4.8 bels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

Low range:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

Operating:

5.1 bels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Minimum:

90

V

ac

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

These

levels

were

measured

in

 

controlled

acoustica

 

 

 

-

Maximum:

137

V

ac

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

environments

according

to

procedures

specified

by the

 

 

 

-

Input

 

frequency

range:

57-63

Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American

National

Standards

Institute

(ANSI)

S12.10

and

 

 

 

 

-

Voltage

switch

setting:

115

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ISO

7779,

and

are

reported

in

accordance

with

ISO

9296

 

–

High range:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

sound-pressure

levels

in

 

your

location

 

might

excee

 

 

 

-

Minimum:

180

V

ac

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

average

values

stated

because

of

room reflections

 

 

 

-

Maximum:

265

V

ac

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other

nearby

noise

sources.

The

declared

 

sound

power

 

 

 

-

Input

 

frequency

range:

47-53

Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

levels

indicate

an

upper

limit,

below

which

 

a

large

numb

 

 

 

-

Voltage

switch

setting:

230

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of

 

computers

will

operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

Input

kilovolt-amperes

(kVA)

(approximately):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Minimum

 

configuration

 

as

shipped:

0.08

kVA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Maximum configuration:

0.51 kVA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

Power

consumption

and

heat

output

vary

 

depending

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on

the

number

and

type of

optional

features

installed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and the power-management

optional

 

features in

use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

 

PC

300GL

 

computers

do

not

support

 

IDE

expansion

adapters

or

the

IBM

PCMCIA

 

adapte

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Contents Technical Information Manual PC 300GL Types 6268, 6278, With 1999Apply AreContents System compatibility BiosSystem software PostUSB port Internal Dasd 26. J13 Modem/Ring Wakeup Connector Pin AssignmentsSystem board Keyboard port IBM PrefaceRelated publications Terminology usageWhen Expressing storage Capacity MB equals Viii Technical Information Manual System overview Major featuresSystem overview Ring Detect Other featuresNetwork support RingChapter System FeaturesDimm System memoryPCI bus SdramBus IDE bus master interfaceUSB interface Acpi Video subsystemGraphics memory controller hub Super Video Graphics Array APMSupported Enhanced VGA video modes PC 300GL supports the following video subsystem modesSupported VGA video modes Mode Screen Resolution Colors Refresh Rate FeaturesVideo memory Monitor supportSerial ports Audio subsystemController Diskette drive interfaceSerial port assignments Default setting for the serial port is COM1Parallel port Keyboard and mouse portsClock Network connectionFlash Eeprom Expansion adaptersJumper Cable connectorsBios configuration jumper J7A1 Physical layoutConnector panel for the desktop model Connector panelComputers Not Support Physical specificationsPhysical specifications DesktopRequirements CablingPower supply Power supplyPower input Power outputComponents draw less current than Maximum Shown For Each PCI connectorComponent outputs Power supply Power That AvailableNominal Value Power Outputs Connector pin Assignments See Appendix a PinSystem software System softwarePlay Utility Configuration/Setup Utility programAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface Diagnostic programSystem compatibility System compatibilityHardware compatibility Hardware interruptsHard disk drives and controller Drive type 720 KB Mode MB ModeMachine-sensitive programs Software compatibilitySoftware interrupts Appendix A. Connector pin assignments Appendix A. Connector pin assignmentsMonitor connector Memory connectorsPin X64 Non-Parity X72 ECC ConnectorAssignments Connector pinSystem memory connector pin input/output Pin Assignments 3. System memory connector pin input/outputPin Signal Name PCI bus connector PCI connector pin assignments PCI connectorsPin ConnectorIDE connector pin assignments IDE connectorsSupply Diskette Drive Connector Pin AssignmentsDrive Keyboard Wakeup and Wake on LAN connectorsUSB port connectors PortParallel port connector pin assignments Serial port connectorKeyboard port connector pin assignments Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments2. Parallel port connector pin assignments System Appendix B. System address mapsSystem AppendixICH1, DMA MapsBits Byte Pointer Are ReservedO address map DMA I/O address mapSystem address maps ConfigurationMap DMA channel assignments Appendix C. IRQ and DMA channel assignmentsAppendix C. IRQ and DMA channel assignments IRQ channel assignmentsComplete List Appendix D. Error CodesError Codes Beep codes300 Appendix E. Notices and trademarksReferences This Publication ReferenceReferences Advanced PowerSpecification Low Pin Count Interface SpecificationIndex IndexError Codes Power Consumption Description For

6278, 6268, 6288 specifications

The IBM 6278, 6288, and 6268 are part of IBM's extensive lineup of mid-range computers, specifically tailored for business environments in the late 1980s and early 1990s. These systems were designed to handle substantial data processing tasks, facilitating efficient business operations with robust performance and reliability.

The IBM 6278 was notable for its high-performance capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of applications ranging from transaction processing to complex computations. One of the main features of the 6278 was its multiprocessing capability, which allowed it to run multiple tasks concurrently. This was achieved through a combination of advanced hardware and software that optimized performance and resource allocation.

Similarly, the IBM 6288 was recognized for its versatility and scalability. This system incorporated enhanced memory management and was capable of handling larger workloads than its predecessors. The 6288 was designed with user-friendly interfaces and supported various input/output devices, making it easier for organizations to integrate into existing IT infrastructures. Additionally, it provided improved connectivity options, essential for modern networking needs at the time.

The IBM 6268, on the other hand, offered a balance between cost and performance, appealing to smaller businesses or those with less intensive data processing requirements. Despite being less powerful than the 6278 and 6288, the 6268 still managed to include essential features such as reliable data storage, effective processing speed, and compatibility with IBM's extensive software ecosystem.

All three models utilized IBM's proprietary operating systems, which were well-known for their robustness and security features. They were built with technologies such as error detection and correction, ensuring the integrity of data processing tasks. The architecture of these systems also allowed for easy upgrades, enabling businesses to expand their capabilities without a complete overhaul of their IT infrastructure.

In summary, the IBM 6278, 6288, and 6268 represented a significant advancement in mid-range computing technology during their era. Their main features encompassed multiprocessing, scalability, and user-friendly interfaces, making them valuable assets for businesses seeking reliable and efficient computing solutions. These systems laid the groundwork for future innovations in business computing, and despite their age, they remain a significant part of IBM's legacy in the computing industry.
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