Newsgroups: biz.digital.articles Path: bga.com!news.sprintlink.net!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!decwrl!pa.dec.com!rjones From: Customer-Update@Digital.com (Customer Update) Message-ID: <9503021642.AA06495@raptor.pa.dec.com> Approved: rjones@pa.dec.com Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation Subject: AlphaStation 200 4/100 Entry Level 64-bit Desktop Workstation Sender: rjones@usenet.pa.dec.com Date: Thu, 02 Mar 95 08:42:07 -0800 X-Received: by usenet.pa.dec.com; id AA16155; Thu, 2 Mar 95 08:42:09 -0800 X-Received: by raptor.pa.dec.com; id AA06495; Thu, 2 Mar 95 08:42:08 -0800 X-To: biz.digital.articles.usenet Lines: 254 AlphaStation 200 4/100 Entry Level 64-bit Desktop Workstation HIGHLIGHTS o Entry level, PCI based Alpha desktop client system supporting DEC OSF/1, OpenVMS, and Windows NT Workstation products o Best UNIX performance and price/performance in the $5,000 to $6,000 range o Three-year hardware warranty and 90-day telephone advisory software support included PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The AlphaStation 200 4/100 is the newest member of the AlphaStation 200 family of 64-bit Alpha workstations, offering exceptional performance at an affordable price. Housed in a slimline desktop enclosure, the AlphaStation 200 4/100 accepts industry-standard options running on both PCI and ISA buses. With the addition of this new model, the AlphaStation 200 family offers a complete line of entry level to mid-range PCI based RISC workstations. This family of desktop workstations provides users with leadership price/performance, investment protection, and openness. The AlphaStation 200 4/100 offers a 20 percent performance increase over the DEC 3000 Model 300LX system, and almost twice the performance of the Sun SS5/70 and SGI Indy-PC at a comparable or lower price. BENEFITS o Performance -- Supports today's leading applications in both technical (MCAD, ECAD, and CASE) and commercial (desktop publishing, office productivity, finance, and database) environments. o Price -- Exceptional $/SPECmark for UNIX, OpenVMS, and Windows NT systems in the $5,000 to $6,000 range. o Investment protection -- Provides future upgradability to more powerful CPU chips and offers an outstanding warranty. o Open system -- Industry-standard PCI/ISA options and choice of operating systems available through a variety of suppliers. PRODUCT POSITIONING The AlphaStation 200 and 400 series are PCI/ISA bus systems that replace Digital's low- to mid-range DEC 3000 TURBOchannel based workstations. The new AlphaStation 200 4/100 becomes the entry level system in the $5,000 to $6,000 range. The AlphaStation 200 4/166 takes the performance lead from the DEC 3000 Model 300X in the $10,000 range. The AlphaStation 200 4/233 and AlphaStation 400 4/233, providing users a choice in packaging and in-box expansion features, become Digital's workstation price/performance leaders in the under $15,000 range. Model Enclosure CPU SPECint SPECfp Slots Bays Bus AlphaStation Desktop 100 MHz 74.5 95.2 3 4 PCI/ISA 200 4/100 AlphaStation Desktop 166 MHz 107.7 134.8 3 4 PCI/ISA 200 4/166 AlphaStation Desktop 233 MHz 157.6 183.8 3 4 PCI/ISA 200 4/233 AlphaStation Mini tower 233 MHz 157.6 183.8 6 5 PCI/ISA 400 4/233 DEC 3000 Desktop 125 MHz 63.1 77.7 2 2 TURBO- 300LX Channel DEC 3000 Desktop 175 MHz 90.3 101.9 2 2 TURBO- 300X Channel For more details, see the Technical Data section of this article for the AlphaStation 200 4/100 and the January Systems and Options Catalog for the other Digital workstation products. AVAILABILITY AND ORDERING The AlphaStation 200 4/100 desktop workstation is available now. The AlphaStation 200 4/100 supports DEC OSF/1 V3.2 (or later only), OpenVMS V6.1-1H2, and Microsoft Windows NT Workstation V3.5. For DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS systems, the operating system is factory installed. Factory installed software is not a substitute for media and documentation. Users should order the required media and documentation kit as a separate line item. At least one media and documentation kit per site is recommended. For Microsoft Windows NT systems, the operating system is not factory installed. The Microsoft Windows NT kit contains the license, media, and documentation (CD-ROM). The software installation is very easy and takes about 30 minutes. AlphaStation systems can be consolidated in a rackmount configuration. For more information, call your local Digital sales representative or Digital partner. Packaged Systems All options ordered with packaged systems will be factory installed unless specified as spares. All systems shipped from manufacturing are set to 240 volts, and may be reset by the user as required. AlphaStation 200 4/100 DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS systems include: o Operating system (DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS systems) o 32 MB parity memory o SCSI-2 controller o 535 MB or 1.05 GB SCSI disk o Choice of graphics (as an option): ATI Mach64 or ZLXp-E1/2/3 o Integrated audio and Ethernet o NAS 150 license, Open3D license, and Multimedia Services license (DEC OSF/1 systems only) o English keyboard, mouse, and 120 V power cord o Headphone, microphone, and English user documentation AlphaStation 200 4/100 Windows NT system includes: o Microsoft Windows NT Workstation V3.5, including media (CD-ROM), documentation, and license o 16 MB parity memory o SCSI-2 controller o 340 MB SCSI disk o Choice of graphics (as an option): DEC864 or ZLXp-E1/2/3 o 600 MB CD-ROM drive, floppy diskette drive o Integrated audio and Ethernet o English keyboard, mouse, and 120 V power cord o Headphone, microphone, and English user documentation Systems can be set to 120 or 240 V. Monitor and graphics card are not included. The system variants (/AB and /BB order numbers) do not include a keyboard or power cord. These country-specific items should be ordered separately. Workstation Options A full range of PCI/ISA options are available. Consult the January 1995 Systems and Options Catalog for a complete listing. Option part numbers have been created that are specific to the AlphaStation 200 and 400 workstations. For more information, please see the "New Prices for AlphaStation 200 and 400 SBBs, Options" article in the January 1995 Customer Update. Order No. Description AlphaStation 200 4/100 PACKAGED SYSTEMS (1): PB410-AA/AB DEC OSF/1, 535 MB, 120/240 V PB410-BA/BB DEC OSF/1, 1.05 GB, 120/240 V PB411-AA/AB OpenVMS, 535 MB, 120/240 V PB411-BA/BB OpenVMS, 1.05 GB, 120/240 V PB412-AA/AB Windows NT, 120/240 V SOFTWARE (2): QA-MT4AA-H8 DEC OSF/1 Media and Documentation Kit (CD-ROM) QA-054AA-H8 DEC OSF/1 Layered Products Media and Documentation, includes NAS150, Open3D, and Multimedia Services (CD-ROM) QA-MT1AP-H8 OpenVMS Media and Documentation Kit (CD-ROM) QA-03XAA-H8 OpenVMS Layered Products Media and Documentation, includes NAS 150 and Open3D (CD-ROM) MONITORS: VRC15-PA/P4 15-inch color monitor, NH/SH VRT17-PA/P4 17-inch color monitor, NH/SH VRC21-PA/P4 21-inch color monitor, NH/SH GRAPHICS OPTIONS: PBXGA-AA ZLXp-E1 8-plane Graphics (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) PBXGA-AN ZLXp-E1 8-plane Graphics (Windows NT) PBXGA-BA ZLXp-E2 24-plane Graphics (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) PBXGA-BN ZLXp-E2 24-plane Graphics (Windows NT) PBXGA-CA ZLXp-E3 24Z-plane Graphics (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) PBXGA-CN ZLXp-E3 24Z-plane Graphics (Windows NT) PB2GA-FA ATI Mach64 Graphics (DEC OSF/1) PB2GA-FV ATI Mach64 Graphics (OpenVMS) PBXGA-JA DEC864 Graphics (Windows NT) MSP01-DA DEC864 Upgrade (Windows NT) (1) Monitors and graphics options are not included with packaged systems. Selection of a graphics option is required; monitor selection is recommended. (2) Windows NT media and documentation kit is bundled with system and license. SERVICES Three-year Hardware Warranty o Year 1 -- Digital will provide one year of onsite hardware support on the AlphaStation 200 4/100. This service will be provided on a next business day basis, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding locally observed Digital holidays. All parts and labor to repair the hardware problem are provided. o Years 2 and 3 -- Digital will provide repair services, through carry-in to a Digital Service Center, or mail back to a Digital location during the second and third year. Digital will repair or replace the product within 48 hours of receipt. Software Support Included with each system is 90 days of advisory telephone support for DEC OSF/1, OpenVMS, or Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating systems; and for NAS 150, Open3D, and Multimedia Services products with DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS systems. Telephone assistance will be provided through Digital's user support centers, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding locally observed Digital holidays. The software advisory support is structured to provide information on product features and answers to usage and installation questions. The support also provides usage assistance in storing, retrieving and managing files, creating and editing text and data files, and interpreting system error messages. Supplemental Services Digital offers service warranty upgrades to satisfy the level of support needed within the user's environment, for both hardware and software. Services may be extended or upgraded to 7-days per week, 24-hour per day coverage. TECHNICAL DATA AlphaStation 200 4/100 CPU/clock 21064/100 MHz Memory 16 MB to 192 MB (six slots, configured in pairs) Cache size 512 KB on board Graphics DEC864 entry level 2D (Windows NT only) ATI Mach64 (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS systems) ZLXp-E1: 8 plane 2D/3D ZLXp-E2: 24 plane 2D ZLXp-E3: 24 plane Z buffer, 3D I/O slots 1 PCI/ISA combination, 1 PCI only, 1 ISA only (PCI is 132 MB per second at 33 MHz) Storage I/O Integral PCI-based 10 MB per second SCSI-2 controller and external port Drive bays One 3.5-inch half-height hard disk, one 3.5-inch by 1-inch hard disk, one 5.25-inch half-height CD-ROM or tape, and one 3.5-inch for 1.44 MB floppy drive Ports Two serial and one bidirectional, enhanced parallel Audio Built-in, 16 bit, stereo quality, audio in/out, Microsoft sound card compatible Network Integrated 10 BT/10 B2 Ethernet __________ COMPAQ is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. OSF/1 is a registered trademark of Open Software Foundation, Inc. Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.