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2 RS/6000 7044 Model 170 Technical Overview
Ethernet (AUI and RJ45), parallel, two serial (9-pin D-shell), tablet (for use with
legacy input devices), Ultra2 SCSI VHDC, and stereo/audio.
To connect external SCSI devices to the Ultra2 SCSI adapter’s VHDC, order
# 2118 (mini-68 pin VHDC to 68 pin). This 0.3 m long cable (P/N 76H0518) is not
included with the minimum system configuration.
The Model 170 offers many optional features. The media bay can hold a second
CD-ROM device, a 4 mm or 8 mm tape drive, or a SCSI disk drive. A media bay
mounting kit is required to install a SCSI disk drive in the media bay. A variety of
optional input devices are offered including: keyboard, mouse, Spaceball 3D
input device, and a Magellan 3D (Spacemouse) input device.
Physical Package
The 44P Model 170 has an elegant and compact mini-tower design that was
originally created for the PC IntelliStation deskside mini-tower, then revised for
RS/6000 duty. The system dimensions are 19.25” H x 7.9” W x 20.25” D (490 mm
x 200 mm x 515 mm). The system weight ranges from 39 lbs to 45 lbs (17.7 kg to
20.4 kg). This system is not available in a desktop or rack mounted package.
Operating environment requirements are available in announcement information.
Figure 1 shows an internal view of the system with the side cover and cover
support bridge removed. The CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, and one disk drive
are preinstalled with each system. The remaining 5.25” media bay and two 3.5”
disk bays are available for system expansion. Also, a keylock is located on the
back of each system.
To open the side cover, unlock, pull the cover detent away from the rear of the
unit, then slide the cover toward the front of the system unit to release the tabs.
Figure 1. 7044 170 - Mechanical View
Power
Supply
CPU
Card
Memory
Cards
PCI
Cards
Operator
Panel
Diskette
2nd Media
Bay
CD-ROM
Three Disk
Bays