VAXstation 4000 Workstations

Low-cost workstation power for 2D and 3D graphics

You want a graphics workstation that's easy to install, manage, and use. You want performance that won't quit, and graphics that excel. You don't want to break the bank, or the tradition. You want to continue doing business with a vendor you've trusted for years. So take a look at the new Model 96 graphics workstation -- now.

If you want it all and you want it now, you won't find a better value than Digital's VAXstation 4000 family of workstations. These OpenVMS VAX desktop systems are ideal for technical and commercial markets such as office automation, factory automation, and desktop publishing, as well as MCAD, ECAD, and CASE engineering, visualization, animation, imaging, and simulation applications.

A Networking Application Support (NAS) 150 License gives you high performance access to a host of software for DECnet, TCP/IP Client, OpenVMS Cluster Client software, DECwindows/Motif, DECmessageQ, and ObjectBroker. And, the OpenVMS operating system with its world-class proven technology supports thousands of commercial and technical applications. It's the ideal platform for integrating all your hardware and software, and your stepping stone to 64-bit computing.

Highlights

• Twenty percent CPU performance (10ns) improvement at the high end

• Excellent price/performance for 2D/3D graphics

• Shipping with OpenVMS V6.1, the operating system over ten million users rely on

  New 64 MB Advantage Client: NAS 150, 1 GB disk, CD-ROM

• Available now, with three-year hardware warranty, upgrades

• Upgradable to AlphaStation systems

A choice of models and configurations

Based on 10ns NVAX chip design, the VAXstation 4000 Model 96 is 20 percent faster than its predecessor, the Model 90A, offering huge workstation performance at a very affordable price to handle all your compute intensive applications with ease. The Model 96 also offers up to 14.7 GB of industry-standard SCSI storage and StorageWorks expansion, and 128 MB of memory.

Accelerated 2D (LCSPX) and 8-plane, 3D graphics with 16-bit Z-buffer (SPXg) provides hardware acceleration for 2D and 3D vectors and solid fill. And accelerated 24-plane, 3D graphics with 24-bit Z-buffer (SPXgt) boosts performance for smooth-shaded graphics and true-color imaging to extend your workstation power.

When you decide to upgrade, all you have to do is trade in your old system (VS3100/ VS4000/VLC) or your CPU (VS4000-60/90/90A) to enjoy more power and more performance.

Offering a low-cost entry into the world of VAX graphic workstations, the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 delivers big results for a small price. The Model 60 offers attractive performance with up to 104 MB of memory and 14.7 GB of affordable SCSI storage, enabling connections to industry-standard disks, tapes, peripherals.

High-performance 2D graphics, included at no extra cost, yields higher overall system throughput by offloading the CPU. By providing unique dual- and quad-screen monitor capabilities, the Model 60 supports 4-plane grayscale and 8-plane color, all at 1280 x 1024 resolution.

Both models offer compatibility with your present and future software applications, protecting your technology investments.

The following table is also available as ascii text.

VAXstation 4000 Specifications
System configuration	Model 60	Model 96
Enclosure	BA46-B	BA46-B
Min./max. memory	8/104 MB	16/128 MB
Max. number of internal drives	3	3
	(2 fixed RZ drives, 1 removable media)
Max. total drives	7	7
Total Disk Capacity	14.7 GB	14.7 GB
Disks	RZxxx SCSI-based disks*
Load/Backup devices (Primary use)	TZK11 (2 GB) QIC (backup) TLZ07 (4.0 GB) DAT (backup) TZ85 (2.6 GB) Tape (backup) RRD43 (600 MB) CD-ROM (load)
CPU clock speed	55 MHz	100 MHz
SpecMark89	12.0	45.6
Cache size	2 KB on chip; 256 KB on board
Graphics	2D Accelerated
Monitors	1280 x 1024 x 72 Hz
In-cabinet CPU upgrade	Model 60 to 96; Model 90/90A to 96
I/O support	SCSI, Ethernet, TURBOchannel --	SCSI, Ethernet, TURBOchannel, FDDI
I/O bandwidth	TURBOchannel (10 MBs) SCSI (5 MBs)	TURBOchannel (10 MBs) SCSI (5 MBs)
Power requirements
Line voltage	120 V/240 V
Voltage tolerance (RMS)	88 V-132 V/194 V-264V
Frequency/single phase	60 Hz/50 Hz
Frequency tolerance	47 Hz - 63 Hz
Maximum running current	6.2 A/3.1 A
Maximum power consumption	465W
Operating environment
Temperature	10° C to 40° C/50° F to 104° F; 15° C to 32° C/59° F to 90° F with tape/diskette
Relative humidity	20% to 80% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude	2.4 km (8,000 ft)
Physical characteristics
Height	11.3 cm (4.4 in)
Width	48.2 cm (19.0 in)
Depth	40.0 cm (15.5 in)
Weight	4.5 kg (10.0 lb)

*Refer to the most current Systems and Options Catalog for supported devices (i.e., RZ26L 1.05 GB, RZ28B 2.1 GB)

Exceptional service and support

Digital offers a wide range of system and network management, training, administration, recovery, and support services to meet your 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.

Digital believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date; such information is subject to change without notice. Digital is not responsible for any advertent errors.

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Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 1996

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