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This twenty-fourth edition of the IBM eServer iSeries System Handbook, distributed worldwide, is written for use by IBM System Specialists, Marketing Representatives, Business Partners, and IBM customers to answer first-level questions. It offers a comprehensive guide to the iSeries models, associated hardware, and OS/400-related software currently marketed by IBM representatives.

This edition provides a product and feature overview of iSeries Models 800, 810, 825, 870, and 890. It also describes iSeries Models 250, 270, 820, 830, and 840, and the newest release of OS/400 software Version 5 Release 2. The May 2003 update includes information on the new Model 810, new internal and external 8mm tape devices, new LTO tape drives, and more.

This IBM Redbook is one of three books produced by IBM to highlight the iSeries product line. Use this handbook as a reference for the options that are available. Then, refer to the companion manual, "IBM eServer iSeries and AS/400e System Builder", SG24-2155 , for more detailed information and configuration rules. You may also refer to "AS/400e to IBM eServer iSeries Migration: A Guide to System Upgrades", SG24-6055, for details on upgrading to the iSeries 800, 810, 820, 825, 830, 840, 870, and 890 servers. And you can consult the "IBM eServer iSeries Pocket Handbook", SG24-9406, as a quick reference to capacities and feature numbers.

***** Note to Reader *****

This IBM Redbook was updated for day of announcement 13 May 2003 for softcopy on the Web. The technical content that describes the announcement -- a new Model 810, new internal and external 8mm tape devices, new LTO tape drive, and more -- is technically complete. This IBM Redbook is updated for final softcopy on 24 June 2003.

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