edition - HP Computer Museum

IntemationallJanuary, 1983 

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Management Topics 

Customer Maintenance Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

Enhanced OEM Program Provides Solid Benefits . . . . 3 

New OEM Extended Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Computer Support - 

Hardware Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Personal Computers 

Basic Programs in EPROM for the HP-85 . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Don't Overlook Low-End Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . 9 

HP 250 Series 

Shipboard HP 250 Uses UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Applications Software Generator SHEBA . . . . . . . . . 10 

Suggestion Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 


New Modems from Hewlett-Packard . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

HP A900s Added to DSNIDS Network . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Standard Support for DSNlX.25 on the HP 1000 

L-Series Discontinued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 


Available Now - High Quality MPE . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

DSNIDS for the HP 3000: X.25 Support Is Here! . . . . . 13 

Multipoint Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Multipoint Performance vs. 

Point-to-Point Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 


Letter Quality Printer Available for HP 9845 . . . . . . . . 17 

HP 97033JA Metacompiler to be Discontinued . . . . . . 17 

Terminals 

lntroducing the HP 2627A Color Graphics Terminal . . 48 

HP 2627A Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Peripherals 

HP 26010D Sheet Feeder Update . . . . . . . . . 

HP 2671 HP-IL Printer Provides Fast Output . . . . . . . 21 

HP 2602A Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2' 

On the Cover: 

Three of HP's dizisions - b~fwmutwr~ Netunrks, Buisc and Grawble 

haw uxrked together to p r d I ~ aduzrluments J 

for multrpoir~t. 

See articles beginning on paXe 13. 

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2 January, 1983


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Customer Maintenance Courses 

The Grenoble Training Center (GTC) offers most of 

the standard maintenance training customer courses 

offered in Cupertino. The following classes are available 

to our European Customers: 

91303A one class per quarter 

91304Al001 7905120125 Seminar 

91304A/002 1 class per quarter 

91309A 7970 B & E 

91310A 1 class per quarter 

35068A 9845B 2 classeslyear 

91311A HP 250 1 classlyear 

The courses are held in the HP Grenoble facilities. 

They are taught in English. 

Please have your sales rep contact Brigitte Pachoud, 

HP comsys 6350, if you need to receive the schedule, 

course outline, ordering procedure and pricing. 

Also, special courses can be organized either on site 

or at Grenoble. Should it be a necessity, then you 

should contact Alain Moreau at HP Grenoble (Computer 

Support Europe) for a quotation. 

your customer wants to start doing his maintenance, 

just after the course, you should make sure he has the 

proper tools and parts available. 

Enhanced OEM Program 

Provides Solid Benefits 

Hewlett-Packard's OEM Program for 1983 has been 

significantly enhanced to help HP OEMs be successful 

in today's highly demanding business environment. 

These changes are aimed at making HP's OEM Program 

the most competitive in the industry. Details on 

the program are available from your HP OEM Sales 

Representative. The OEM incentives described here 

require that you sign contracts or contract amendments 

to take advantage of the features. The exact 

terms and conditions for the incentives are specified 

in the contracts. 

HP's OEM Program provides a wide range of business 

incentives that new and existing OEMs can benefit 

from financially. These incentives are specifically 

geared to get new OEMs started faster and help established 

OEMs become more profitable. They have a 

direct impact on your cost of doing business and can 

result in real savings and increased revenues. 

Higher Discounts on Demo/Development Systems 

To encourage OEMs to use HP equipment, the demo1 

development discount on all HP systems has been increased 

to 40% (except the HP 3000 Series 64 which is 

no longer eligible for a DID discount). These lower 

hardware prices mean reduced total costs for OEMs. 

To qualify, your organization must be developing a 

quality software package which will leverage HP systems 

into specific markets. 

Multiple Demo/Development Machines 

You can buy more than one system of the same type 

to demonstrate software to customers or provide additional 

resources for programmers. This means lower 

expansion costs and an increased ability to demonstrate 

solutions to prospects. From HP's viewpoint, 

giving OEMs a way to own more demoldevelopment 

systems for less money should also reduce the pressure 

on HP demo facilities. To qualify, an OEM must 

keep all previously purchased demoldevelopment 

systems for a period of one year from the purchase 

date of the newest system and verify that they are used 

for development andlor demonstration purposes. All 

purchases of demoldevelopment systems must be 

made on an incremental basis. 

To help OEMs once they are up and running, HP provides 

on-going business assistance in areas vital to the 

OEM's success. These incentives have a direct effect 

on the OEM's bottom line. 

Enhanced Purchase Agreement Discount Structures 

The A-1 exhibit to the OEM Purchase Agreement 

has been changed to allow the HP250 to receive a 

higher discount and be leveraged with the HP3000. 

This change allows OEMs working with both 

systems to get a higher total discount and provides 

more attractive migration from the 250 to the 3000 

product line. 

Add-On Credits to OEMs for HP End-User Sales 

Occasionally an end-user customer that originally 

purchased a system from an HP OEM may choose to 

buy an add-on or upgrade directly from HP. In these 

situations, HP will now give its OEMs a 10% credit 

towards future purchases from HP based on the net 

selling price of the add-on or upgrade sold. To qualify, 

the OEM must have sold the original system and have 

a current OEM contract with HP. The credit is limited 

to purchases within two years of the original system 

shipment date. Additional systems (including personal 

computers), laser printers and HP software 

products are not eligible for this credit. Application 

for the credit must be made within 30 days of the enduser's 

purchase order to HP. 


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Credit to OEMs for Sales as Software Suppliers 

When a situation arises where it is in an HP OEM's 

best interest to sell software only, a trade credit incentive 

is available to promote a complementary working 

relationship between the OEM and HP's sales 

force. OEMs who act as software suppliers and provide 

software that leverages equipment sold directly 

by HP will now be eligible for this trade credit. This 

gives the OEM an incentive to sell with HP in appropriate 

situations. To qualify, an OEM must provide 

application packages or customized software valued 

at more than $10,000 or the equivalent in another currency; 

this software must also be the primary reason 

for the end-user's decision to purchase the system 

from HP. The credit applies to new systems sales 

only. HP will pay a compensation equal to 30% of the 

OEM's software package up to 6% of the total net sale 

of HP products. 

Free Training 

To encourage OEMs to maintain their technical proficiency 

on HP products, the OEM program provides 

one free week of training at each contract renewal 

when one or more weeks are purchased. Any full-time 

employee of the OEM is eligible to attend any regularly 

scheduled class at this reduced rate. 

Products, Policies and Protection 

HP not only has the products to make you successful, 

but the policies and support protection to keep your 

organization profitable. We want our OEM relationships, 

like our products, to be stable, reliable and longterm. 

Many of the changes in this year's program were 

a direct result of inputs from our OEM community. 

We believe HP now has a very comprehensive and 

competitive third party program in the industry. Talk 

to your HP representative about how HP's OEM Program 

can help you. 

New OEM Extended Warranty 

Do you purchase an inventory of such standard 

Hewlett-Packard products as workstation products, 

desktop computers and personal computers Do you 

keep these products on the shelf without opening the 

boxes except to inspect the product and check for Dead 

On Arrivals (DOAs) Do you want to provide your 

customers with warranty service If so, you will be 

happy to hear about HP's new OEM extended 

warranty. 

Designed to aid OEMs who inventory standard HP 

equipment, HP's new extended warranty program allows 

you to provide full 90-day warranty service 

coverage for your end user customer. It also enables 

you to inspect the product and check for DOAs for up 

to six months and reduces the need for short-term 

maintenance agreements. 

Computer News OEM Edit~on 

4 January, 1983 

Standard Products Covered 

This warranty applies to products that do not require 

HP installation, such as 

desktops, terminals, printing terminals, plotters and 

personal computers, as well as standard HP accessories 

and interfaces utilized with them. Products that 

have been modified by the OEM are not eligible for 

the program. For a complete list of eligible products, 

see the new Exhibit A-1; products that qualify for a 

warranty service of "2D," "3A" or "3B" are eligible 

for the extended warranty. 

How the Program Works 

Hewlett-Packard will provide warranty repair during 

the time that you stock an eligible product for a 

maximum stocking period of six months. If the product 

fails during that time, HP will give you the type 

of service ordinarily provided on that product during 

warranty. If you ship the product to your end user customer 

within 90 days after the HP ship date, your customer 

will be eligible for a maximum of 90 days of service 

(see example one). If the stocking period is greater 

than 90 days from the HP ship date, service to the end 

user customer will begin on the ninetieth day after the 

HP ship date (see example two). The service provided 

to the customer will be identical to the normal warranty 

service. In any case, the product will receive no 

more than six months of warranty service. Please note 

that the warranty on the product is not passed through 

to your end user customer; rather, HP is fulfilling its 

warranty obligation to you while the product is in your 

customer's possession. 

The actual terms and conditions of the new warranty 

option are given in a new exhibit which must be added 

to your purchase agreement in order to take advantage 

of the extended warranty. After you have submitted 

the signed exhibit, you will receive a starter kit, which 

includes a supply of OEM Service labels (see below). 

Upon resale to the customer, you must date the OEM 

Service label with your reship date. You are responsible 

for ensuring that the label is affixed to the rear 

panel of the product. Please be sure the label does not 

cover or obscure the existing HP Warranty label or any 

other control information on the back of the product. 

Both labels must be clearly visible. The OEM Service 

label is used as a "proof of purchase," alerting the HP 

Customer Engineer that extended warranty applies 

to the product and verifying the start date of service 

to the end user. If the label is missing, the warranty 

will revert to the original coverage (90 days from the 

HP ship date), unless the customer can supply acceptable 

proof of purchase (such as an invoice). 

For more information about the extended warranty 

program, contact your HP sales rep.

Computer Support 

Hardware Support Services 

A well-planned maintenance program is prerequisite 

to maximum system performance. Your customers 

may need a total support solution from HP, or a combination 

of user self-support and HP backup. To meet 

their diverse needs, HP has developed a broad range 

of hardware support services. 

Installation Services 

Once an order is placed, site planning consulting services 

help customers identify and resolve their site 

preparation requirements. This is an extremely important 

phase in the process of ensuring a successful 

installation, since adverse environmental conditions 

can result in unreliable operation of the customer's 

system. 

Site Planning Service 

The Site Planning Service provides the assistance and 

the technical data necessary to prepare a site for reliable 

system operation. A site planning specialist advises 

the customer on all of the technical matters relating 

to site planning, preparation, and installation. 

All of the environmental specifications are clearly 

listed in the documentation supplied with the system. 

Power sources are monitored using up-to-date eauiv- 

" A L A 

ment to detect disturbances. Each party's responsibilities 

are outlined at the start to assure a smooth, coordinated 

installation later. 

Note: It is the customer's responsibility to provide resources 

for site design and construction, as well as assure 

compliance with local codes and ordinances. 

Site Environmental Survey 

The Site Environmental Survey has two functions. 

First, prior to system installation, it serves to verify 

that the changes recommended during the site planning 

visit were completed. Later on, it becomes a 

periodic site monitoring for system service customers. 

It is included in the purchase price of many computer 

products but may be purchased as a standalone product 

when necessary. 

A site planning specialist verifies the electrical and 

environmental parameters of the site. 

This survey is performed for system service customers 

whenever environmental factors are suspected of impairing 

system performance. If the site does not comply 

with the environmental specifications, corrective 

action will be recommended. All environmental deficiencies 

must be corrected as a vrereauisite to normal 

warranty or contractual services. 

Installation 

During installation, a CE will supervise the uncrating 

and positioning of the system. Diagnostic and system 

verification tests are performed to ensure it is in peak 

operating condition. For an additional charge, HP will 

uncrate, position equipment, and pull cables. 

Installation is included with the purchase price of an 

HP 1000,3000, and some 250 computer systems but 

may be purchased separately for all computer products. 

It will be scheduled at a time convenient to the 

customer and HP during normal HP working hours. 

It's important to know that customers under contractual 

system service who add new products onto their 

agreement receive installation at no additional 

charge. 

Power Line Conditioning Products 

The HP 35030A Power Line Conditioner is yet another 

step that HP has taken in providing its customers with 

a total support solution. Excessive voltage fluctuations 

and transients may introduce erroneous data or destroy 

system components. The HP 35030A prevents 

these problems by providing the necessary voltage 

regulation and transient noise suppression. And since 

it operates at 94% efficiency, little energy is consumed 

in the conditioning process. 

This device is currently compatible with the HP 250, 

1000 L-Series, and 3000 Series 30 and 40 configurations. 

The HP 3000 Series 40 minimum system configuration 

requires two power line conditioners. 

The HP 35030A Power Line Conditioner data sheet 

(Publication Number 5953-3322) has more detailed information 

on this product. If you need further clarification, 

consult with your local site preparation 

specialist before placing the order. 

System Maintenance Services 

Maintenance programs have been designed specifically 

for the support requirements of HP computer 

systems. Here the performance of the system core is 

crucial to the success of the entire installation. The 

peripherals critical to the application requirements can 

also be serviced under these agreements. HP offers 

three system maintenance agreements: 

Guaranteed Uptime Service is designed for customers 

who need a very high level of system availability. 

The service credit provision ensures 99% 

uptime on the system critical elements (currently 

available only on the HP 3000 Series 40, 44, and 

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Standard System Maintenance Service provides 

same-day response and rapid repair of a failed system. 

This program meets the needs of the majority 

of HP customers. 

Basic System Maintenance Service is an alternative 

for applications minimally impacted by downtime, 

and for customers more concerned with lowering 

support costs. Next-day response is its major feature, 

with the associated cost benefit. 

All three agreements provide comprehensive system 

support. All three include the concept of maintenance 

account management: 

Account-assigned CE. - 

Each system agreement customer is assigned a CE 

who manages the account maintenance program. 

Continuous involvement with the account (the majority 

of their time is spent at their assigned customer 

sites) familiarizes the CE with the system's operation. 

Account-assigned CEs work to ensure that the system 

performs at peak operating level and that the customer's 

staff is properly trained. 

Preventive Maintenance 

Regularly scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) 

visits to your customer's site increase uptime by 

maintaining the equipment in peak operating condition 

and identifying potential malfunctions. Your customer's 

normal operation is minimally interrupted, 

since these visits can be scheduled at times convenient 

to them, as well as to HP. 

Engineering Changes 

Product division-specified hardware modifications 

and enhancements which improve the performance 

and reliability of your customer's system are installed 

at no additional charge. Engineering Changes are installed 

during scheduled or remedial maintenance 

visits. 

Work-to-Completion 

Once the CE arrives at your customer's site, Work-to- 

Completion assures your customer of an uninterrupted 

repair effort as long as reasonable progress is 

being made. Even when your customer's coverage 

hours have elapsed, the CE will continue to repair 

work at no additional charge. Should the CE need 

additional parts or expertise, on-site activities may be 

temporarily interrupted, but work will be resumed as 

soon as these resources become available. 

Add-on Installation 

Frequently customers purchase additional computer 

equipment to expand their system or improve perfor- 

mance. This equipment will be installed at no additional 

charge if it is added to an existing system 

agreement. 

Site Environmental Survey 

Adverse power, temperature, or humidity conditions 

can seriously affect system reliability. The CE will inspect 

the site whenever environmental factors are suspected 

of hindering system performance. The customer 

will be notified of the findings and any recommended 

corrective actions in a written report. 

Note: 

HP 3000 customers must be covered by an HP software 

support service agreement in order to be eligible for 

SMMC or BMMC coverage. Since hardware and software 

are closely interrelated on these systems, many 

failures are difficult to isolate. Software must be kept 

at current revision levels for system-level diagnostics 

to be performed. Customers not purchasing contractual 

software support can still receive Time and Material 

Service. 

Guaranteed Uptime Service 

Uptime is your customer's most important measure 

of hardware effectiveness. Technical advances in the 

HP 3000 Series 40,44, and 64, and their increased reliability, 

allow HP to specify 99% uptime for these systems 

under this service. The extensive use of onboard, 

remotely accessible diagnostics substantially 

reduces response and repair time for the system. If the 

system's uptime percentage is less than the 99% 

specification, the customer will receive one month's 

service credit for the system-critical elements covered 

by the plan. 

The features of this service are: 

Service Credit Provision 

The system uptime will be calculated monthly for the 

previous three months. A service credit provision 

grants the customer a one-month service credit each 

time the uptime falls below 99% (or a total of 22 downtime 

hours during the three-month period). A 

monthly Activity and Uptime Report documents uptime 

percentage and repair activity for the System 

Manager. 

Response Time 

On-site response to all service requests will be made 

within four hours after the service request is received 

by HP. 

24-Hour/7-Days-a-Week Coverage 

Service coverage provides complete 24-hour, 7-daysper-week 

protection, including all HP holidays. This 


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service is available only within Zones 1 - 3 of a Primary 

SRO. 

There are several important definitions you should explain 

to your customer. They are: 

Uptime Measurement 

Measurement of system downtime begins 30 minutes 

before HP's receipt of the service request and lasts 

until the system is returned to operation. Downtime 

is measured in elapsed time commencing 30 minutes 

prior to Hewlett-Packard's receipt of notification that 

the system cannot successfully execute the Certified 

Verification Procedure. It ends when the Certified 

Verification Procedure is successfully executed. 

Downtime is measured to the nearest 0.1 hour. Scheduled 

preventive maintenance work does not count 

against the uptime clock. 

Core System 

The system core, up to two system discs, and that part 

of the operating system which allows a user to log on 

and operate the system console are eligible for 

Guaranteed Uptime Service at this time. 

Standard System Maintenance Service 

The Standard System Maintenance Service accommodates 

the customer whose applications require a 

rapid recovery from a failure and a high degree of uptime. 

This program is also suited to those applications 

which require coverage extensions for service outside 

normal working hours, or for customers located outside 

Zone 3 of a Primary SRO who want same-day 

service. 

Four-Hour Response 

Customers receive a 4-hour response to their service 

request for calls placed between the normal working 

hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and within Zones 1 - 3 of 

an SRO. PMs and Engineering Changes can be performed 

outside of the normal working hours. The response 

times are specified in Figure 4. 

Response 

4 Hours 

8 Hours 

12 Hours 

Figure 4. Standard Service Response Times. 

Note: 

Extended Coverage Hours 

Participation in the Remote Support Program is a Some customers operate outside the hours of 8 a.m. - 

prerequisite for Guaranteed Uptime Service. 

9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Coverage extensions 

are billed as an uplift to the monthly maintenance 

charge (see Figure 5 for percentages). 

Figure 5. Standard Service Coverage Extensions 

Systems located in Zones 4 - 6 may not receive sameday 

response if they are only covered during the standard 

service hours. By extending the coverage period 

to 12 midnight or to 24 hours per day, the customer 

can obtain same-day or improved response. Extended 

coverage can be of value to remote customers even 

though their hours of operation may be from 8 a.m. - 

5 p.m. 

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Basic System Maintenance Service 

The Basic System Maintenance Service is an economical 

alternative for customers who are cost-sensitive or 

minimally impacted by system downtime. It is similar 

to the Standard Service in all respects except response 

time. Next-day response between the hours of 8 a.m. 

and 5 p.m. allows HP to reduce service charges significantly 

by batching on-site visits. Refer to Figure 6 

for response times beyond Zone 3. 

What about the customer who only occasionally runs 

critical programs and requires faster response HP offers 

optional four-hour response from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., 

for a one-time charge. See the "Standard Coverage 

Uplift" section. 

Zones Response Time 

1,2,3, Next coverage day 

4,5 

6 

Within 2 coverage days 

Within 3 coverage days 

Other Established at time of order 

Figure 6. Basic Service Response Times 

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Personal Computers 

Basic Programs in 

EPROM for the HP-85 

Since the introduction of the Programmable 

ROM Drawer which allows 

end users to make customized 

assembly language EPROMS, 

OEM's have been asking for 

capabilities to do the same thing 

with BASIC programs. Ask no 

longer! HP is pleased to announce 

the HYBRID ROM DEVELOP- 

MENT SYSTEM. 

With the HYBRID ROM DE- 

VELOPMENT SYSTEM, you can 

enhance the power of the HP-85 

personal computer by adding to it 

your own programming in the 

form of EPROMs. You can create 

new system commands, new 

BASIC keywords, new statements 

and new functions in either AS- 

SEMBLY LANGUAGE or BASIC. 

By using programmable firmware 

instead of memory resident binary 

routines, you can take advantage 

of safeguards that protect your system 

from being edited, overwritten, 

copied, or destroyed. And, unlike 

flexible disk drives, EPROMS 

do not require a separate power 

supply, so your programs are less 

affected by environmental conditions. 

Such firmware is user 

friendly, too. Since you don't have 

to load your programs from a disc, 

your firmware applications are 

available to you as soon as you turn 

on your computer. 

To convert programming to 

firmware, you burn it into an 

EPROM. EPROMs can then be 

placed in the Programmable ROM 

Drawer (included) which will plug 

into any of the four ports on your 

Series 80 personal computer. 

Programs stored in hybrid ROM 

can be up to 8083 bytes in length, 

in either allocated or deallocated 

form. The keywords RLOAD, 

RCHAIN, RESEARCH and RCAT 

provide you with the capability to 

download (into RAM), chain and 

catalog BASIC programs stored in 

the ROM. Up to six hybrid ROM's 

using three Programmable ROM 

Drawers can be present in the system 

at once. 

In addition to the HP-85 and the 

HYBRID ROM DEVELOPMENT 

SYSTEM, you will need the following 

to implement BASIC programs 

in EPROM: 

W 00085-15003 110 ROM 

W 82936A ROM Drawer 

w 82903A 16K Memory Module 

w 82939A Serial Interface 

One or More 2732 (4Kb) or 2764 

(8Kb) EPROMS 

w A Data 110 System 19 PROM 

Burner (Or Other Compatible 

Unit) 

Don't Overlook 

Low-End 

Opportunities 

Concurrent with the important 

changes to its OEM program in 

November, Hewlett-Packard, for 

the first time, made Series 40 and 

Series 70 computers available on 

the HP volume-discount schedules. 

Products from either series 

can be purchased alone or leveraged 

by other functional-unit 

purchases. 

While these products appear to 

provide low dollar return on a per 

unit basis, they more than make up 

in potential sales volume. Either or 

both series may be a logical extension 

of your present business 

thrust or a new opportunity into 

the world of portables that is too 

good to miss. 

A Lot of Horsepower in a 

Compact Package 

Don't let the size of these products 

fool you. Both are full-fledged computers 

even though Series 40 fits in 

your hand and Series 70 in your 

attache case. 

Series 40 can be configured with up 

to 6Kb of RAM with provision to accept 

up to four plug-in ROMs, each 

with a capacity of 4Kb or 8Kb. 

Series 70 can handle up to 24Kb of 

RAM plus up to three 16Kb 

ROMs. 

The language of Series 40 is assembly-like, 

maximizing versatility 

and efficiency. Series 70 utilizes an 

extended version of HP BASIC. 

Both product lines connect via 

HP-IL to the growing number of 

instruments and peripherals that 

are available for this low-cost interface. 

Also, both are naturals for 

customization. You can virtually 

redefine the entire keyboard on 

these products. Furthermore, your 

proprietary software can reside in 

various media ranging from magnetic 

cards to ROMs. 

Consider the Possibilities 

These products fit best where portability 

is a must. Their long-life battery 

systems enable them to gather 

data and perform complex computation 

or instrument control anywhere 

they are needed. These 

capabilities are provided on a 

stand-alone basis or as part of a 

larger network of computers. The 

range of applications is extremely 

large. 

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Shipboard HP 250 Applications all functions and subroutines 

Uses UPS 

Software Generator 

used in a specified set of 

programs. 

We have been getting an increasing SHEBA For more information, you can 

number of requests for information Sheba is a complete applications contact the Wynholds Company, 

on uninterruptible power supplies software development environ- PO Box 731, Cupertino, CA 95015, 

(UPS) for the HP 250, as more and ment which is made up of pro- (408) 257-4045. 

more HP 250s are installed in areas grammer utilities, standard funcsusceptible 

to brownouts, black- tions and subroutines, and the softouts, 

and generally less-than-ideal ware generator. Created by the 

outside electrical power. 

Hans Wynhold Company, Sheba 

~t least one HP 250 system is sue- is a significant productivity tool (for 

cessfully using a UPS, on board the the HP 250) which is designed to inlargest 

container ship ever built in Crease Programmer efficiency. 

the U.S., the newly commissioned Beginning with an hierarchical data 

M. V. President Lincoln, owned by structure design for a particular 

American President Lines. This application, Sheba creates multi- 

1,000-foot-long ship uses an HP 250 user executable source code for all 

system for spare parts inventory of the standard data operations: 

SUGGESTION BOX 

control, load stability analysis, over EnteriUpdate, Copy, Delete, and HP 250 OEMs can 

time analysis, word processing, List. These operations are linked by Benefit from New 

etc. The UPS was installed to pre- menu programs to access them. A 

=bird party programs 

vent system problems when the set of utilities adds to the ease with 

ship switches from one generator which a programmer can cus- Dear HP 250 OEMs, 

to another. Since the UPS was tomize and further peculiarize the Most likely you are now aware of 

added, the system is reported to be generated software to the require- our new Third Party Program 

doing fine. The configuration in- ments of that particular which offers you financial incencludes 

an HP250140 with 7911P disc application. tives to unbundle your software 

drive, four HP 2622D workstations, 

and act as a software supplier for 

and a 2631B printer. The customer Programmer Utilities our sales force. In certain situations 

plans to add a 2-pen plotter in the ¤ Text Editor - A convenient the opportunity could be yours to 

near future. mode for creating and modifying gain incremental software sales 

The particular UPS equipment the Sheba schema and for and HP trade credits when your 

added to the HP 250 was a Topaz enhancing the documentation software substantially leverages 

82003 1.5KVA UPS with Model text files. the equipment sold by HP. For ex- 

. 

02566-02 gattery pack, which pro- Program Editor - A convenient ample, a Volume End User cusvides 

continuous power line con- mode for creating and modifying tomer details may want an HP 250 

ditioning and about 15 minutes of any special routines and solution, and your software could 

. 

battery backup. application peculiar programs. be the key to closing the deal. You 

LocateiReplace 

- A utility to sell more software, we avoid losing 

does not any locate and/or replace character a sale. Talk with your HP sales rep 

UPS devices at this time. For more strings in text or program files. for more details on this new 

details on this application, please Multiple files or groups of files opportunity. 

Lee Nordsethf Neel~ Santa 

. 

can be specified; as can multiple 

Clara sales rep. And if you know 

We want to keep our sales force 

locateireplace selections. 

of any other HP250 systems using aware of HP 250 solutions available 

Program List - A utility to 

a UPS, please contact HP250 Prodand 

help you publicize your prodformat 

and list programs. 

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New Modems from 

Hewlett-Packard 

TYPICAL NETWORK 

@ LOCAL 

TTRWINAL 

The HP Systems Modem, from 

Queensferry Telecommunication 

Division, is the first of a new family 

of dial-up line modems for all 

HP 1000 computers. Major contributions 

include features such as 

auto-dial, auto-answer and full 

program control. 

The HP 37214A modem card cage 

REMOTE DESKTOP 

PUB'lC 

COMPUTER 

is designed to connect directly to SWliCHED YoOEM 

the HP 120408 or HP 127928 --q$ 

YE-RX 

8-channel multiplexer. The card 

cage accepts up to seven modem 

cards or alternative interface cards. \ - +-==++ 

Port 7 of the multiplexer is con- 

@ 

nected to a processor in the card OIAEHOSTIC R6MOTSTTRMIIAL 

Wa- TERMINAL 

cage which controls and monitors 

O-I~-L 

the status of the modem cards, 

allowing the user program to con- 

TYPICAL NETWORK WITH THE HP 37214A MODEM CARD CAGE 

figure the modems, initiate the 

dtaling and even run diagnostic 

tests. The HP 37213A modem card 

port of the multiplexer. HP has also 8 Automatic re-arming of interface 

is a full-duplex modem for connecrecently 

introduced a new interface after disconnect. 

tion to the 2-wire public switched 

driver for the 12005AlB Asyn- 8 Graceful termination and 

telephone network. It will comchronous 

Serial Interface Card cleanup of programs and files 

municate with any Bell 212A com- 

(ASIC) on A-Series computers. associated with the modem 

patible modem at 1200 bits per sec- 

This driver, ID.01, provides com- upon unexpected disconnect. 

ond synchronous or asynchronpatibility 

with standard modems 

The 12005 External Modem 

ous, or 300 bits per second asynprovided 

by third parties when 

solution is a good fit when the 

chronous, and CCIn V.22 alterconnected 

to the 12005 interface 

number of modem connections 

native A and B compatible modems 

card. This driver is a superset of the 

is small (less than four), the 

at 1200 bits per second. The modem 

current interface driver, ID.00, and 

system is expected to stay that 

can originate calls by auto-dialing, 

offers the following features: 

way and when a graceful 

either pulse or tone dialing, and Recognition, handling, and 

termination capability on 

auto-answer incoming calls. When logging of disconnects, 

modem disconnect is a 

auto-answering, the modem auto- timeouts, and power failures on requirement. 

matically detects the speed of the the modem. 

calling modem and adjusts the port Compatible with Bell 1031202 This new driver will be available 

speed of the multiplexer. 

modems. (The product has been 

as part of the operating system 

tested with the Racal-Vadic 3451 

at the A.83 (2301) PC0 cycle. A 

If you have already purchased 

modem.) 

full description of the capabilities 

third party modems, or must use 

of the new driver can be found 

telephone company modems, the 

in the updated RTE-A. 1 Driver 

HP 37215A modem interface card 

Reference Manual. 

will add all those missing modem 

control lines to enable you to better 

utilize the features of your 

modem. 

To complete the system and 

maximize hardware efficiency, the 

HP 37216A terminal interface card 

will allow you to connect a local 

hard wired terminal to any unused 


January, 1983 11


HP A900 s Added to 

DSNIDS Network 

The powerful networking features 

of ~$11000-IV are now avvailable on 

DSD's newest price performance 

processor leader, the A900. The 

addition of A900 greatly expands 

the range processors that are 

supported under the same network 

software, placing Hewlett-Packard 

in a unique leadership position. 

Standard Support for 

DSNlX.25 on the 

HP 1000 L-Series 

Discontinued 

DSNlX.25 (product number 91751) 

support for the HP 1000 L-Series 

computer, will no longer be supported 

as a standard product. It 

will continue to be available 

through DSD Specials Engineering 

on an as needed basis. This includes 

the product itself, and its 

support on the various Packet 

Switched Networks (PSNs). 

DSNlX.25 for the HP 1000 family of 

computers will continue to be supported 

on the MIEIFIA-Series computers 

as a standard product. The 

X.25 PSNs that HP has certified and 

tested the MIEIFIA-Series computers 

on are: 

Telenet (US) 

Tymnet (US) 

Transpac (France) 

RTT (Belgium) 

PSS (US) 

Datapac (Canada). 

Our labs have tested and, when required, 

certified these PSNs with 

the DSNlX.25 product. Once this 

is done, you can offer these networks 

as another component of 

HP's total data communications 

solution. 

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1 2 January. 1983


Available Now - 

High Quality MPE 

The latest release of the HP 3000 

system software, MPE (MultiProgramming 

Executive) represents a 

major investment in software quality. 

With this release, approximately 

80% of the outstanding Service 

Requests (SRs) have been resolved. 

Of the 2,070 SRs resolved, 

462 of them were classified as 

Known Problem Reports (KPRs). 

In turn, these 462 KPRs were fixed 

and resulted in reliability and 

functionality improvements to the 

MPE software. 

This software release offers many 

benefits to all users of HP 3000 systems. 

Users will benefit from the 

increased reliability and functionality 

offered by this high quality 

software. By providing a solid 

foundation of high quality software, 

this version of MPE will 

make it easier to develop and maintain 

future enhancements. As a result, 

we will be able to carry this 

quality through to future releases. 

The Service Request process relies 

heavily on user requests for its success. 

Through these requests, 

users supply the necessary information 

to improve the quality of 

our software. Further efforts to improve 

the software, will continue 

to depend on the success of the SR 

program. The reduction in the SR 

backlog brought forth by this software 

release will allow us to improve 

the response to SR requests. 

This software is available now! 

Your account SE can make this software 

available for your system immediately. 

In addition to the SR 

reduction offered with this software 

release, two major enhancements 

will also be available: 

Expanded system directory - The 

system directory available with 

MPE has been expanded with this 

software release. The directory was 

expanded from a previous 

maximum of 6,000 sectors (256 

byteslsector) to a maximum allowable 

60,000 sectors. This expanded 

directory could make a tenfold increase 

in the number of files that 

can reside on the system. 

Improved STORE facility - With 

any computer system, file and system 

back-up are necessary and important 

functions to ensure data 

security. With this software release, 

an improved STORE facility 

will be offered. Added functions 

will be provided to manipulate 

ranges of files and thus, ease the 

back-up process. A better error recovery 

procedure will be supplied 

with this release. In the event that 

a back-up should fail, users will no 

longer have to restart the entire 

process, rather, only the failing 

tape reel will have to be redone. 

This software release has been distributed 

to your Field Software 

Coordinator (FSC). The FSC will 

have the software ready to be installed 

on your customers' systems 

DSNIDS For The 

HP 3000: 

X.25 Support Is Here! 

DSNIDS for the HP 3000 computer 

family (Series 111111130133140144164) 

now supports the CCIT X.25 packet-switching 

data communications 

standard for host-to-host communications 

as well as the X.31 

X .28lX. 29 convention for terminalto-system 

communications (see figure 

I), opening up many new networking 

opportunities for your 

a~~lications! 

1 1 

DSNIDS for the HP 3000 now provides 

access to the following X.25 

Public Data Networks: Telenet and 

Tymnet in the United States, 

Transpac in France, and Datapac in 

Canada.* Packet switched Networks 

provide savings for large, 

geographically dispersed networks 

because they charge the user a flat 

monthly connection fee plus incremental 

charges based primarily on 

PUBLIC DATA 

X.25 

Q NETWORK 

9 

HP 3000 

0 

Figure 1 

X.25 Public Data Network Connections 


January. 1983 13


262X 263X 264X 

Family Family Family Others 

2621AlP 2635B 2644B 2382A 

2622A 

2642A 

2623A 2645A HP 125 

2624B 

2648A 

2626A 

Figure 2 

HP Terminals supported over X.25 Networks in 

character mode. 

the volume of data the user transmits 

through the network. In addition, 

higher communications reliability 

results due to the built-in 

alternate communication lines 

within the PSN. 

All the features of DSNIDS for HP 

3000 computers are available over 

X.25 PDN's, including communication 

to HP 1000 computers. 

Moreover, DSNIDS networks can 

contain both X.25 connections and 

point-to-point connections in the 

same network requiring no user 

programming modifications. 

In addition to host-to-host communications 

over X.25 Public Data 

Networks (PDN's) DSNIDS allows 

asynchronous character-mode terminals 

to communicate with HP 

3000s via the X.3lX.28lX.29 standards 

(see figure 2). This allows terminal 

users to access any I-IP 3000 

over the X.25 network, providing 

distant terminals with a cost alternative 

to dial-in or leased line access. 

The remote terminal connects 

first to a PDN facility called a PAD, 

(usually by a local phone call) and 

then attaches to the desired HP 

3000 system across the X.25 network. 

These terminal-to-system 

connections can take place concurrently 

with system-to-system communication 

over the same physical 

link between the HP 3000 and the 

X.25 network. 

For additional information regarding 

the X.25 capability for the HP 

3000 computer family, refer to the 

HP 3000 Data Communications 

Products Specification Guide, pgs 

1 - 10 (PIN 5953-7444) and the DSNI 

DS for the HP 3000 Reference Manual 

(PIN 32190-90001) 

* Operating DSNIDS on a Public 

Data Network requires that HP, 

and in some cases the PDN administration, 

certify the DSNIDS 

implementation on that network. 

In addition, it is the customer's 

responsibility to determine if 

gateway services exist between 

various PDN's. For status on 

certification with PDN's not 

listed here, consult your 

sales rep. 

Multipoint 

Enhancements 

In the past, many of you have requested 

a variety of enhancements 

for DSNIMTS. such as: easier cabling 

convenience and installation, 

more application subsystem support, 

less expensive terminals, and 

remote spooled printing. 

All of these requests reflect customers' 

applications where they 

would like to set up a work environment 

using theAmultipoint protocol. 

Typically, multipoint protocol 

is utilized when the environment 

is physically far removed 

from the HP 3000. In many instances, 

this is the remote workstation 

that consists of terminals 

and printers with application subsystem 

needs. IND, Grenoble, and 

Boise together are introducing software 

enhancements and hardware 

products that will satisfy these 

needs. 

Problem: How to access the remote 

site while ensuring data integrity 

and remaining cost effective. 

Solution: DSNlMultipoint 

software. 

Multipoint software provides a degree 

of data integrity that is suitable 

for remote configurations. Multipoint 

performs error checking on 

transmitted data. If the data is corrupted 

during transmission, it is 

automatically retransmitted. Thus, 

customers are ensured the data 

they are receiving is correct. 

When configuring multipoint, 

multiple terminals can be connected 

to a single communication 

line, whether local or remote. 

When configuring at a physically 

remote site, the need for more than 

one pair of modems is eliminated. 

~heie is a great cost savings here 

- one pair of modems provides 

your customer the connection for 

multi~le devices. If there are sev- 

1 

era1 remote sites, these modems 

can be multidropped, creating a 

network that would be the most 

cost effective for vour customer. 

For a local site where terminals are 

widely distributed throughout the 

facility, DSNlData Link provides a 

hardwired connection using the 

same multipoint protocol. 

Since DSNlMultipoint provides the 

access to the remote configuration 

(far removed from the system), 

how does one configure terminals 

Problem: How to configure a remote 

site, inexpensive terminals 

that provide for cabling convenience, 

character and block modes, 

and application subsystem support 

on the HP 3000. 

Solution: The HP 2333A Multipoint 

Cluster Controller. 

The Multipoint Cluster Controller 

is configured using multipoint software. 

The HP 2333A provides cluster 

control for up to 16 terminals 

and these terminals can be inexpensive 

point-to-point terminals 

that do not require multipoint interfaces 

(e.g. 262X, 264X, 238X, 

HP 125). The 2333A creates a simulated 

point-to-point environment 

Computer News OEM Edt~on 

1 4 January, 1983


Dual Host Configuration 

302258 

U 

I 

HP 2333A 

using multipoint protocol. This 

means that your customer can run 

either character mode or block 

mode and use most application 

systems offered by HP. Application 

subsystem support includes 

TDP, Slate, Inform, Dictionary, Report, 

Transact, MM, PM, DSG, and 

VPlus. 

As for cabling convenience, the 

2333A connects to either a modem 

or the DSNlData Link. Terminals 

can be connected directly to the 

2333A with the RS-232-C terminal 

cable. This configuration allows 

multiple connections through one 

controller, eliminating the need for 

daisy chaining. 

An optional capability that the 

2333A offers is dual host support. 

That is, the 2333A can be connected 

to two communication channels 

(two different DSNIINP's). This allows 

the user to have the option of 

logging on to one of two different 

HP3000s or to have a backup system 

in case of any problems. This 

dual host configuration is configured 

according to the user's 

needs, and resides in nonvolatile 

memory in the 2333A. 

In addition to all of these features, 

the Multipoint Cluster Controller 

is manufactured by HP and is 

designed to support the 3000 and 

HP terminals. Your customers no 

longer need to purchase a non-HP 

statistical multiplexer to access 

their remote working environments; 

rather, they can purchase a 

multipoint solution including the 

2333A. This is a total HP solution. 

The 2333A is supported on the 

30010A INP for HP Series I1 and I11 

and the 30020AlB INP for HP Series 

3X, 4X, and 64. All configurations 

need multipoint software (32193A 

from IND). 

For more information consult the 

DSNIMTS and HP 2333A Sales 

Training Manual. 

Problem: How to ensure a high degree 

of data integrity for your remote 

site printing. 

Solution: The HP 2608s printer. 

The printing requirements of the 

remote site user can differ from 

those of the typical system user. 

Reliability and ease of use are important 

factors to both users; however, 

data integrity and recoverability 

becomes a more critical issue 

to the remote site user. Longer cables 

or modem connections allow 

greater opportunity for errors in - 

data transmission. For this reason, 

HP multipoint was chosen as the 

appropriate solution for remote 

printing using the new 2608s Line 

Printer. The 2608s multipoint solution 

includes cyclical redundancy 

check characters with each block of 

data sent to the printer to insure 

data integrity. If the printer detects 

an error or does not receive a part 

of the data block, the entire block 

is retransmitted until it is received. 

Another major benefit is recoverability 

in the event of a data transmission 

interruption. If there is a 

power failure, line problem, or 

paper jam, the 2608s retains information 

on the printer environment 

such as print mode, top-of-form, 

etc. when data transmission resumes 

the 2608s will execute a topof-form 

and begin printing from 

the last checkpoint (completed 

page) of a spooled file. A power 

failure and subsequent recovery 

can occur with no operator intervention 

and without having to reprint 

the entire spoolfile. 

The 2608s is supported on the 

30010A INP for Series I1 and 111 and 

the 30020AlB for the Series 3X, 4X 

and 64. The configurations can be 

hardwired using DSNlData Link or 

remote using multipoint daisychaining. 

The 2608s printer and 

262X terminals are identically configured, 

using the appropriate 

pods to either DSNIMTS 

configuration. 

Conclusion 

Your customer now has several alternatives 

available when configuring 

devices farther away from 

the 3000 systems than HP-IB or 

RS-232-C limitations. Convenience, 

data integrity, cost savings, 

application software compatibility 

and remote spooled printing all 

contribute to making a multipoint 

configuration in a very attractive 

solution for workstation 

configuration. 


January, 1983 15


For more information on this topic, 

the DSNIMTS Reference Manual 

(32193-90002), 2608s Reference Manual 

(02608-90915) and the 2333A 

Reference Manual (02333-90001) 

should be of assistance. 

Multipoint 

Performance Vs. 

Point-to-Point 

Performance 

Multipoint is different than pointto-point 

connections. The two 

major variables that differentiate 

the two solutions are: 

Cabling configurations 

Performance considerations 

By definition, point-to-point is one 

terminal connected to one computer 

port. This is a straightforward 

way of sending data. Direct 

transmission between the terminal 

and computer takes place without 

using any intermediate protocol. 

As data is entered into the terminal 

and the return key pressed, data is 

sent to the computer. 

Multipoint is defined as multiple 

device connections to a single line. 

Communication becomes a little 

more complex. Because multiple 

devices are connected to one line, 

a certain amount of bandwidth 

must be devoted to controlling access 

to the line by the various devices. 

This portion of the bandwidth 

is not available for transmitting 

data and constitutes multipoint 

overhead. This overhead utilizes 

approximately 33% of the 

multipoint line. This means that 

66% of the multipoint line can be 

used for data transmission. In 

order to successfully predict the 

performance of devices on a multipoint 

line, it is necessary to compute 

the amount of data that is expected 

to be transferred to and 

from these devices. To do this, line 

speed and expected data transmission 

for the line are the two 

variables necessary. For specific 

details, refer to the DSNIMTS Sales 

Training Manual. 

1 6 January 1983 

Computer News OEM Edt~on 

The fact that point-to-point and 

multipoint protocols differ does 

not mean that user response times 

in both situations differ. Provided 

the multipoint configuration does 

not exceed the line saturation, 

multipoint users will see response 

times similar to the point-to-point 

users. 

DSNIData Link and Remote Daisy 

Chain are multipoint configurations 

must commonly seen today. 

With the advent of multipoint enhancements 

to include HP 2608s 

and HP 2333A support, new configurations 

will be arising and the 

question of performance (i.e., user 

response time) rears its head once 

more. Since both products are connected 

to a multipoint line, the 

same variables (amount of data and 

line speed) exist when determining 

line utilization and subsequent 

performance. 

HP 2333A and Multipoint - What 

Kind of Performance Can Be 

Expected 

The 2333A Multipoint Cluster 

Controller provides the user with 

a point-to-point operation in a 

multipoint environment. This is a 

key statement. Even though the 

2333A allows a Term Type 10 terminal 

to be attached to a multipoint 

environment, to run either character 

or block mode, and be totally 

transparent to the user, it still uses 

multipoint protocol. For this 

reason, performance (response 

time) depends upon the configuration 

of devices, the polling sequence, 

the amount of data being 

transferred and the speed of the 

line. Provided data transmitted at 

any one time does not exceed the 

maximum multipoint line saturation, 

the user response will be that 

of a point-to-point configuration. 

The only time there may be some 

response time degradation is when 

the system processor is doing extensive 

110 tasks (e.g. LISTF, SYS 

DUMP, TDP, SLATE, etc.). When 

this happens, the system processor 

is slower to read the data from the 

multipoint line; subsequently, af- 

fecting the multipoint user's response 

time. Keep in mind that this 

is true if the user is connected directly 

to a multipoint line or to a 

2333A Multipoint Cluster 

Controller. 

The conclusion is: When configuring 

the 2333A into a multipoint environment, 

all the multipoint variables 

that affect performance must 

be considered. 

HP 2608s and Multipoint - What 

Kind of Performance Can Be 

Expected 

The HP 2608s connected via HP-IB 

runs optimally at 400 lpm using all 

upper and lower case characters. 

When connecting to a multipoint 

line, the 2608s throughput (lpm) is 

identical provided it is configured 

properly. This means that line 

speed, number of characters per 

printed line and number of 

connected devices are what 

determine printer throughput. 

To show how line speed affects 

printer throughput (lpm), the 

following test was performed. The 

2608s was the only device 

connected to a DSNIData Link. The 

amount of data transmitted was 

constant (i.e., 132 upper case 

character length lines for 10 

minutes). The baud rates tested 

were 4800,9600, and 19,200 bps. 

The results: As baud rate 

increased, so too did the printer 

throughput. 

The results differ when more 

devices are configured on the line. 

When this occurs, a priority 

scheme is introduced. Tests were 

performed where the 2608s was 

configured with three other 

terminals. This was a Daisy Chain 

configuration running at 9600 bps. 

The printer was configured as High 

(I), Normal (5) and Low (9) 

priorities while the terminals were 

configured at priority 5. 

The results: When there are 

multiple devices on the line, the 

higher assigned priority for the 

2608S, the greater the Line Printer 

throughput (lpm). 

Pp3


Letter Quality 

Printer Available 

for HP 9845 

For some time we have had requests 

for a letter-quality printer 

for the HP 9845, and now there is 

one available. Effective November 

1, the HP 2601A Daisywheel Printer 

became an officially supported 

9845 peripheral. 

Several ~roblems with radiofrequency 

interference had to be 

solved before we could support 

this printer, and the HP Vancouver 

~iv&ion has continued to work 

with us on this problem. We now 

meet FCC Class A specifications in 

the US, and applicable RFI specifications 

in other countries. 

In addition to the required diagnostics. 

we've also ~roduced a concise, 

easy-to-understand application 

note that will be shipped with 

all 2601A printers. This application 

note will allow your customers to 

have their systems running within 

minutes of unpacking their 

printer 

There are more than 13,000 

HP 9845s installed worldwide. 

Many of these users want to produce 

letters and crisp looking 

memos. Adding a letter-quality 

printer to your systems could 

satisfy some of your customers' 

needs. 

Metacompiler to be 

Discontinued 

The HP 97033JA Metacompiler 

(HP PLUS Catalog PIN 69.21001), an 

HP PLUS Distributed Product that 

is orderable in the US, will come 

off the Corporate Price List on January 

1, 1983, and will no longer be 

available as an HP-supplied 

product. 

Because all distributed software is 

supported solely by the supplier, 

and no shipments of this package 

have been made, we expect no support 

issues to arise. The next updates 

of the HP 9845 and Series 200 

Software Pricing Information publication 

and the HP PLUS Technical 

Software Catalog will reflect this 

discontinuance. 


January, 1983 17

Introducing the 

HP 2627A Color 

Graphics Terminal 

The HP 2627A low priced color 

graphics terminal is here! 

The 2627A combines a high quality 

color display with fast vector 

graphics to provide a color graphics 

terminal that is ideally suited to 

both business and technical display 

graphics. Business applications 

such as management presentations, 

financial analysis, and forecasting, 

as well as technical applications 

such as process control, industrial 

automation, and dataireal 

time analysis, are just a few of the 

areas where the features of the 

2627A color graphics terminal can 

improve productivity. 

High Quality Color Graphics 

The 2627A combines raster technology, 

a high contrast screen, and 

glare control to provide a clean, 

crisp color display. 

A graphics resolution of 512 x 390 

x 3 color planes provides eight basic 

colors which can be selected programmatically 

to display graphics 

data in the form of vectors, volvgon 

area fills, and graphics text ~ h g 

eight basic colors are red, green, 

blue, cyan, magenta, yellow, black 

and white. 

User-Definable Colors 

In addition to the eight basic colors, 

the user can programmatically mix 

(dither) the eight basic colors and 

define additional colors for use 

with area fills. To allow the user to 

easily match screen colors and plotter 

colors, 10 of the user-definable 

colors have been pre-defined approximate 

Hewlett-Packard's plotter 

pen colors. 

Fast Vector Generation 

The 2627A is a vector graphics terminal! 

With multiple line types and 

drawing modes to choose from, 

graphics can be displayed in the 

form of vectors, polygon area fills, 

and graphics text. Its local graphics 

features are the perfect complement 

to a wide variety of graphics 

software and will generate fast vector 

graphics while reducing data 

communications costs and computer 

overhead. 

Polygon Area Filling 

The ability to fill simple or complex 

area patterns, by using a simple 

control sequence, greatly increases 

drawing speed while reducing data 

communications and computer 

overhead. 

By invoking a simple control sequence, 

the 2627A can fill simple or 

complex area patterns (148 edges). 

Polygon area filling, combined 

with color, greatly enhances the 

ability to present information in a 

format that allows for quick and 

easy perception of trends and 

relationships. 

Independent Color 

Alphanumerics 

In addition to being a color 

graphics terminal, the 2627A has all 

the capabilities of a color alphanumeric 

terminal! 

Using the eight basic colors, the 

user can select foreground/background 

color combinations (color 

pairs) for each character cell. At any 

one time the user can display up to 

eight color pairs from a total of 64. 

Independent graphics and alphanumeric 

memories allow the user 

to interact with the system in the 

alphanumeric memory without 

disturbing the graphics memory. 


8 January, 1983 

I

lerminals 

Block mode transmission, format 

mode, display enhancements, and 

a line drawing set are standard features 

that give the 2627A the flexibility 

for demanding interactive alphanumeric 

applications. 

It's Easy to Use 

User definable function keys 

(screen-labeled), soft configuration, 

a graphics rubberband line, 

local cursor control and edit keys, 

and a detachable typewriter-style 

keyboard are just a few of the many 

features that make the 2627A 

friendly and easy to use in both 

graphics and alphanumeric 

applications. 

Graphics Software Support 

The 2627A is designed as an online 

graphics terminal for use with a 

wide variety of computer based 

software. 

On HP 3000 computer systems, 

Decision Support Graphics13000, 

HP DRAW, and HP EASYCHART 

are designed specifically for a wide 

variety of business applications. 

On HP 1000 computer systems, 

Graphics 1000111 can provide a 

solution to a wide range of technical 

display graphics. 

In addition to HP software, the 

2627A will operate with Precision 

Visual's DI-3000'" and GRAF- 

MAKER,'" ISSCO's DISSPLA'" and 

TELL-A-GRAF," and SAS's SASI 

GRAPH." Also the TEKTRONIX" 

4010 compatibility mode allows the 

HP 2627A to operate with TEK- 

TRONIX Inc.'s PLOT lom. 

National Language Support 

National language character sets 

(DanishINorwegian, Finnish1 

Swedish, French, German, United 

Kingdom and Spanish) are standard 

on the 2627A. Appropriate 

local keyboards can be ordered as 

options. 

Flexible Data Communications 

The 2627A operates in block or 

character mode and communicates 

asynchronously point-to-point at 

rates up to 9600 baud. A choice of 

RS-232C compatible communications 

or HP Direct Connect Type 

422 is available. Full duplex handwired 

and full duplex modem 

communications are supported. 

Optional Video Interface 

An optional video interface (Option 

087) provides the ability to interface 

to cameras and monitors. It 

is noninterlaced RGB with a separate 

SYNC, has a 24.9 kHz scan rate 

and uses standard BNC 

connectors. 

The HP 2627A at a Glance 

High Quality Color 

Eight Color Raster Display 

Color for Graphics 

User-Definable Colors 

Color for Alphanumerics 

Fast Vector Graphics 

Fast Vector Generation 

Polygon Area Fill 

Rubberband Line 

Graphics Text 

Complete Alphanumerics 

Independent Memory 

Block Mode Transmission 

FormsIFormat Mode 

Display Enhancements 

Easy to Use 

User-Definable Function Keys 

Flexible Data Communications 

Detachable Typewriter-Style 

Keyboard 

Optional Video Interface 

Now we can offer our customers a 

low priced color graphics terminal 

as well as a totally HP color 

graphics solution. 


January, 1983 19

Terminals 

HP 2627A Ordering Information 

The HP 2627A is on the Hewlett-Packard Price List with an availability 

of 6 - 8 weeks. The ordering information is as follows. 

Per 

132 

300 Baud Modenri-Bell103 Com 

Current Loop Inledace- 20 mA 

132 

20 


January, 1983 

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Peripherals 

HP 26010D Sheet 

Feeder Update 

Response to the new HP 260lOD 

Sheet Feeder has been strong, verifying 

that automatic cut-sheet 

feeding is a necessity for many 

2601A Word Processing Printer 

users. Before selling the Sheet 

Feeder, however, the current system 

support and ordering information 

should be clearly 

understood. 

System Support 

The 26010D Sheet Feeder is currently 

supported for use with the 

new release of HPWORD 

(HPWORD Rev. #A.01.00) on the 

HP 3000. For the HP 120 and HP 

125, the Sheet Feeder is currently 

supported by Series 100iWORD. 

Further system support is under 

develovment and will be available 

in 2nd ~uarter FY '83'. 

Ordering Information 

The 26010~ Sheet Feeder is customer 

installable on new 2601A 

printers. This is because all new 

shipments of 2601A printers (as of 

November 10,1982) now include 

sheet feeder control hardware as a 

standard feature. 

When ordering the 26010D Sheet 

Feeder for an existing 2601A, a CEinstallable 

upgrade kit, option 

#010, must be specified. 

Paper Tray Accessories 

The 26010D comes with two 8.5" x 

11" size paper trays. Ordering option 

#020 will provide European 

A4 size trays instead. A variety of 

paper trays are also available from 

Computer Supplies Operation. 

Tray sizes include 8.5" x 11" (width 

x height), 11" x 8.5" Landscape, 8.5" 

x 14' Legal, 210mm x 297mm DIN 

A4, and 297mm x 210mm DIN A4 

Landscape. 

HP 2602A Cables 

The HP 2602A ships without any 

cables. It is, therefore, imperative 

that cables be ordered according to 

the host that the 2602A will be connected 

to. The appropriate cables 

are as follows: 

HOST 

CABLE 

HP Series 80 any HP-IB 

(83,85,86,87) 

HP Series 100 13242G 

(120& 125) 

HP Series 200 any HP-IB 

(16,26,36) 

HP Series 3000 13242N 

(all with ADCC 

or ATC) 

HP Series 3000 13242X 

(with ATP) 

HP 2647F 

any HP-IB 

(HP-IB interface) 

HP 26XX 

13242G 

(2623A, 2624A, 

2626AlW) 

HP 250 (RS-232C) 13242N 

(not yet supported) 

HP 250 (HP-IB) any HP-IB 

(not yet supported) 

-- - 

None of the above cables come 

from the Vancouver Division. CSO 

is prepared to provide the above 

cables. 

To determine if the upgrade kit is 

needed, check the serial number on 

the back of the printer. If the serial 

number has a prefix of 2236A or 

lower, an upgrade kit is required. 

Another way to tell is to check for 

the sheet feeder interface connector 

on the printer. If there is a connector 

at the center of the back of 

the printer, no upgrade kit is 

required. 

HP 2671 HP-IL Printer 

Provides Fast Output offerings, such as the 82905B. 

I 

Vancouver has invested substantial 

resources into the HP-IL interface 

technology. The 2671A and 2671G 

printers Gith offer faster output at 

120 cps and quiet operation when 

compared to other HP-IL printer 

Order &tion #048 for the HP-IL 

interface capability for your 267X 

printers. 

Computer News OEM Ed~ton 

January, 1983 21

Peripherals 

HP 2601Al2602A For those forms which are to be Free Printer 

filled in manually, the 2680A page 

Contract Exhibits 

printer can produce carbonless 

Stand Matches 

Your customer can purchase the forms less expensively than they 267X Printers to 

2601A and new 2602A letter quality can be purchased from an outside 

printers on Exhibit Al, A5, A6, and vendor in quantities of fewer than 264X Terminals 

A7, and on Dealer Exhibit A4. On 500. The 92171F PrinterIPlotter Stand 

Exhibit A1 these products carry For those forms which otherwise has been a popular accessory for 

double daggers and therefore qua]- be used on a system printer, our customers. Fitting on top of 

ify for O~MIEnd User Schedule (2. the laser printer now can produce any 264X terminal, this device can 

The 26010A and 26020A Tractor the forms with data entered onto hold plotters, discs, or ~rinters, 

feed mechanisms and the 26010D them -and at a rate faster than saving valuable desk space. Van- 

Dual Bin Sheet Feeder are also on most line printers can print the data couver Division is now running a 

all of the above Exhibits and also onto preprinted forms, special offer allowing your cus- 

carry the double dagger on Exhibit 

Al. The 3M provides of 

paper to qualified forms 

converters, who then make the 

tomer to buy a 267X printer for a 

264X terminal and get a free 

92171F printer stand This terminallprinterlstand 

combination 

makes a great workstation for your 

Two New Capabilities paper into the size, color and for- 

Announced for HPts mats which the customer requires. customers. 

Although prices will vary among 

Laser Printer vendors, carbonless paper costs Graphics output from 2647s or 

approximately two cents a sheet forms output from 2645s can all be 

HP now supports the use of carand 

can be ordered from local printed quickly on the 267X printbonless 

paper and pressure sensipaper 

suppliers. 

ers. This offer is also great for gettive 

labels on the 2680 laser 

ting some installed base sales. The 

printer. Pressure Sensitive Labels low price of the 267X printers make 

The use of pressure sensitive labels it anAeasy sale significantly enis 

also supported on the 2680A hanced by the free stand. Current 

laser printer. Using forms design workstation areas need not be reand 

multiple character set 

configured for desk space because 

capabilities, labels can now be cus- the printer sits right on top of the 

tomized to fit the users' needs. In terminals. Just order option #200 

addition, the 2680A printer can with any 267X printer order and 

Carbonless Paper 

A new carbonless paper made by 

3M Company is now supported on 

the 2680A laser printer. With the 

availability of the paper, carbonless 

multipart forms now can be produced 

using the 268014. 

The laser printer can replace two 

types of preprinted forms: those 

which are filled in by hand (such as 

suggestion and survey forms), and 

carbon-interleaved forms, which 

are loaded onto a system printer 

that prints computer-supplied data 

onto the form. 

mint labels which meet the re- 

1 

quirements for bar 3-of-9 and 

OCR-A of MIL-STD-1189. 

Supported labels may be ordered 

from numerous suppliers. Material 

requirements are defined in the HP 

2680 Laser Printing ystern Paper 

Specification Guide, which can be obtained 

through local HP sales 

representatives. 

Hardware which enables the 2680A 

laser printer to print labels and 

carbonless paper are provided with 

all new laser printers at no additional 

cost. An upgrade kit is available 

for installed units. 

your customer's free stand will arrive 

with the printer. [*a 

Computer News OEM Ed~ton 

22 January, 1983

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