VAX 4000 Systems

Departmental series servers for business-critical computing

When you want exceptional departmental performance and interoperability from the business-critical applications on your desktop or deskside, you can depend on the powerful VAX 4000 family of systems.

Running the dependable OpenVMS operating system with its world-class proven technology, VAX 4000 systems ensure reliable system performance. The VAX 4000 Models 705A, 505A, and 106A offer expanded SCSI disk capacity and Q-bus connectivity. And with DSSI OpenVMS Clusters and combined VAX and Alpha clusters, you can achieve even higher levels of system performance.

Whatever your applications, consider the VAX 4000 family of systems. They are well-balanced, dependable systems suitable for commercial and technical application environments such as small businesses, research labs, warehouses, and shop floors. Their powerful CPUs, with enhanced disk, memory, and Ethernet performance, offer high system reliability and the flexibility to respond to your changing business requirements. And the reliable OpenVMS operating system can accommodate your future computing needs according to the commercial and technical applications you choose.

Highlights

• Safeguards your investments into the future

• CPU upgrades from older VAX 4000 systems/system upgradable to Alpha

• Improved desktop performance/DSSI interconnect in the Model 106A

• High availability with OpenVMS Clusters

• Rackmount packaging available

• New three-year, on-site hardware warranty, with next-day response

A variety of configurations

VAX 4000 systems combine outstanding growth capability with optimum configuration flexibility -- whatever your computing style or strategy. In addition to desktop and pedestal point key packaging, rackmount model versions are available if space is an issue.

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VAX 4000 Specifications
Model	106A	505A	705A
Performance (TPS -- est.)	215	200	280
Number of processors	1	1	1
CPU clock speed	100 MHz	83.3 MHz	111 MHz
Cache size	512 KB	512 KB	2000 KB
In-cabinet CPU upgrade	Model 100/100A/105A upgradable to Model 106A Model 300/400/500/500A upgradable to Model 505A Model 300 to 500A/505A/600/600A/700A upgradable to Model 705A
Q-bus slots available	Expansion Cab	7	7
Maximum memory capacity	128 MB	512 MB	512 MB
Disk storage -- DSSI	RF36	RF362	RF362
Maximum disk capacity	75 GB	500 GB	500 GB
I/O support
Maximum I/O bandwidth
DSSI	8.0 MB/s	16.0 MB/s	16.0 MB/s
Q-Bus	3.3 MB/s	3.3 MB/s	3.3 MB/s
Ethernet	1.2 MB/s	1.2 MB/s	1.2 MB/s
OpenVMS Cluster support	Ethernet, DSSI, FDDI
Network adapters:
Ethernet:
Embedded	1	1	1
Q-bus	2	2	2
FDDI	2	2	2
DSSI adapters
Embedded	2	2	2
Daughter card	1/2	2	2
Q-bus	2	2	2
DSSI/SCSI controller (HSD05)	Ext.	Int./Ext.	Int./Ext.
Operating environment
Temperature	10ƒ C to 40ƒ C (50ƒ F to 104ƒ F)
Relative humidity	20% to 80% noncondensing
Max. operating altitude	2400 m (8000 ft)
Power requirements
Input voltage (nominal)	110 V/240 V	120 V/240 V	120 V/240 V
Frequency tolerance	For all models: 50 - 60 Hz
Phases	For all models: single
Surge current	2.2 A/1.1 A	11.2 A/5.85 A	11.2 A/5.85 A
Model 105A physical characteristics
Dimensions	Height: 14.99 cm (5.90 in), Width: 46.38 cm (18.26 in) Depth: 40 cm (15.75 in), Weight: 18.4 kg (40 lb)
Model 505A/705A physical characteristics
Dimensions	Height: 69 cm (27 in), Width: 53 cm (21 in) Depth: 45 cm (17.8 in), Weight: 68 kg (150 lb)

Exceptional price/performance

The VAX 4000 Model 106A provides exceptional VAX price/performance on the desktop; the Models 505A and 705A provide price/performance where Q-bus and memory expansion are required in a pedestal package. All systems come with NAS 200 network software. These systems do not require any special room conditioning and can cut your annual operating costs.

Outstanding new service from an industry leader

A three-year, on-site hardware warranty on VAX 4000 systems is now standard. Should you need hardware support for your system, you can count on Digital to be at your site within 24 hours. Digital also provides a full range of system management, network management, training, administration, recovery, and support services to meet your individual needs.

Call us

To learn more, contact your local Digital sales office or an Authorized Digital Business Partner. For information by fax, call: 800-DIGITAL (via a touch-tone phone in the U.S. and Canada), or 1-908-885-6426 (outside the U.S. and Canada). For on-line information, send mail to info@digital.com.

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Updated: Friday, September 13, 1996

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