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5.2 Graphics Adapters
In this section, the available graphics adapters are discussed, and a table
summarizing their features follows.
IBM offers a broad range of versatile graphics accelerators to meet your
customer’s application needs, from entry 2D design and drafting to complex
3D solid modeling. These accelerators provide a consistent implementation
of open APIs that help ensure application compatibility across the entire
family of graphics products.
For entry- to high-performance 2D graphics requirements, IBM has a range of
industry-leading 2D accelerators designed for the RS/6000 workstation your
customer chooses. These accelerators support the X Window System and
provide acceleration for key 2D functions and operations. In addition, most of
IBM’s family of 2D graphics accelerators provide support for popular 3D
application programming interfaces (APIs) when combined with optional IBM
software.
From entry to high-end 3D graphics needs, IBM offers a wide range of 3D
graphics accelerators that support key open APIs, like OpenGL. These
graphics accelerators are designed to offload the system processor by
providing varying amounts of hardware acceleration.
This section discusses the following graphics accelerators:
• GXT120P
• GXT250P and GXT255P
• GXT550P
• GXT3000P
Be sure to check the RS/6000 configurator for the application and availability
of any RS/6000 adapter.
5.2.1 POWER GXT120P (# 2838)
The POWER GXT120P is a versatile, low-priced graphics accelerator for
RS/6000 43P Series systems. It accelerates X Windows graphics
applications, such as displaying business graphics, data base status, CASE
tools, and activity for securities trading. The GXT120P can support a network
control display for monitoring activity and assisting in load balancing,
performance analysis and capacity planning.