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Software Updates

IN THIS SECTION:

o  Multimedia Services V1.2 for DEC OSF/1 AXP

o  Business Recovery Server V1.2: T3 Disaster Tolerance

MULTIMEDIA SERVICES V1.2 FOR DEC OSF/1 AXP

Highlights:

o  Software JPEG decompression and video screen saver part of Multimedia
   Services runtime environment on all DEC OSF/1 AXP DEC 3000 workstations

o  Support for video output on Sound and Motion J300 TURBOchannel option and
   two boards on one system

Product Description:

Multimedia Services V1.2 for DEC OSF/1 AXP systems (SPD 48.92.02) is a
runtime and programming environment bringing audio and video capabilities to
Digital's workstations. It provides support for the built-in audio on
Digital's Alpha AXP workstations running the DEC OSF/1 operating system, the
Sound and Motion J300 TURBOchannel multimedia option, and the Microsoft
Windows Sound System, plus a full programming library for use by developers.

The application programming interface (API) is based on the same multimedia
interface provided in Microsoft's Windows NT and Windows 3.1 operating
systems, giving Digital a common multimedia environment across three of the
leading industry platforms.

The new features in the V1.2 release include:

o  Support for software JPEG decompression, allowing Motion JPEG AVI files
   to be played on an Alpha AXP workstation without requiring the Sound and
   Motion J300 card. This feature is supported through the API, the playback
   utility, and the video screen saver.

   The playback performance is highly dependent on the performance of the
   Alpha AXP processor. Thus, a 320 x 240 Motion JPEG file is displayed at 6
   to 15 frames per second.

o  Video screen saver that displays motion JPEG AVI files -- and the power
   of Alpha AXP systems.

o  Support for two Sound and Motion J300 options in one system, allowing two
   simultaneous video input sources.

o  Video output support through the Sound and Motion J300 option to transfer
   anything displayed on the workstation monitor (including graphics, video,
   and text) to a video output device such as a VCR or television monitor.

Benefits:

With the performance of the Alpha AXP processor, video can be displayed in
software only, continuing the movement to complete multimedia integration in
Alpha AXP systems. Software video can be used in areas such as video
documentation, presentations, and video conferencing.

Availability and Ordering:

Multimedia Services V1.2 for DEC OSF/1 AXP systems is available now. Media
are distributed on the Layered Products CDROM for DEC OSF/1 software. A
Multimedia Services runtime license is included with all DEC OSF/1 AXP
workstations, and the runtime software is factory installed on prepackaged
systems. (Users with systems ordered before October 1993 need to order a
license.)

Order No.	 Description

		 Licenses, Media, and Option:
QL-20Y*9-AA	 Multimedia Services runtime DEC OSF/1 traditional license
QL-20Z*M-2B	 Multimedia Services development personal use license
QL-20Z*M-3B	 Multimedia Services development concurrent use license
QL-20Z*E-AA	 Multimedia Services development DEC OSF/1
		 traditional license
QL-20Z*G-AA	 Multimedia Services development DEC OSF/1
		 traditional license
QA-054*A-H8	 Digital CDROM software library for DEC OSF/1
AV300-AA	 Sound and Motion J300 TURBOchannel option

Prerequisite software: DEC OSF/1 V1.3A.

Business Recovery Server V1.2: T3 Disaster Tolerance

Highlights:

o  T3 land line support with GIGAswitch device available for up to 150 miles
   (240 km)

o  T3 microwave support with GIGAswitch device and ATI microwave radio units
   available for up to 10 miles (16 km)

o  DECnet/OSI support, using SNMP for monitoring and control of recommended
   DECserver products

o  GIGAswitch, DECNIS, and DECconcentrator 900 support for FDDI
   configurations available in addition to T3 configurations

Product Description:

Digital's Business Recovery Server is a systems engineered software and
services solution that integrates VAXcluster systems, volume shadowing, FDDI
or T3 technology, and Digital's system and network management tools into
redundant system and operations management platforms. (See SPD 35.05.)
Combining Operations Management Station integration software with Digital's
consulting services, the Business Recovery Server ensures configuration
integrity and efficient and proper system management capabilities for a
user's disaster tolerant platform.

Disaster recovery can be accomplished in seconds or minutes, depending on
the user's configuration, ensuring that the business operation continues
running at the operable site with minimal disruption.

The Business Recovery Server integration package includes:

o  A systems engineered, tested, and supported software integration and
   services package providing the platform for building a disaster tolerant
   system.

o  Operations Management Station integration software used in conjunction
   with Digital's system and network management tools to provide the
   operations management tools specific to the needs of disaster tolerant
   system management.

o  The Operations Management Station integration software installation
   service, which includes a review of the current and planned disaster
   tolerant configuration, Operations Management Station software
   customization and installation, system and operator training on the use
   of the Operations Management Station software, and Operations Management
   Station hands-on orientation to ensure rapid recovery.

This designed, tested, and supported disaster tolerant cluster standardizes
the systems, components, and system and network management platform needed
for a user's business critical computing environment. Users can thus focus
on their business goals while partnering with Digital to achieve the
computing solution needed to assist them in achieving their objectives.

The new features in the V1.2 release are:

o  Support for T3 telecom provided services with land line support for up to
   150 cable route miles.

o  Support for an optional T1 backup link used to provide communication for
   the Operations Management Stations if the T3 link fails.

o  Support for redundant T3 links for availability in the event that the
   primary T3 link fails.

o  Support for T3 microwave, using microwave radio units from Advanced
   Techcom, Inc. (ATI). Distances may vary with region and climate.
   Microwave repeater stations can extend the T3 distance.

o  Support for the GIGAswitch device (required for T3 configured Business
   Recovery Server solutions, optional for FDDI configured Business Recovery
   Server solutions).

o  Support for the DECNIS and DECconcentrator 900 network products.

o  Support for DECnet/OSI used in conjunction with SNMP for the basic
   monitoring and control of the recommended DECserver products.

o  Support of SNMP for the GIGAswitch, DECNIS, DECconcentrator 900,
   DECserver 300, DECserver 90TL, and DECserver 700 network products.

Benefits:

o  Supported Solution -- An FDDI or T3 VAXcluster system specifically tested
   and configured for disaster tolerance as a building block for a supported
   solution. The configuration(s) and components supported in a Business
   Recovery Server disaster tolerant platform ensure optimal performance,
   component integrity, and system dependability.

   The Operations Management Station integration software provides the
   framework for the system and network management platform necessary for
   rapid recovery of business critical computing resources at the surviving
   site.

o  Implementation Cost -- The cost to implement, support, maintain, and
   update can be better determined with each update license. Digital's
   support for the implementation also reduces the impact of changes in
   personnel, allowing users to invest and focus on their business goals.

o  Operations Management Software -- Designed, tested, and supported
   disaster management integration software allowing for the operations
   management of the entire configuration from either site and ensuring that
   a consistent disaster management process is present in each site.

   Automatic transfer of system and network management control to the
   surviving site in seconds provides for rapid control of console
   management functions and results in less costly downtime. Users can
   dynamically change system management control from one site to another
   during normal system operations.

   Scripted site continuation commands provide for rapid recovery at the
   surviving site, eliminating the possibility of inducing system failure
   while recovering from a disaster event. Command files are automatically
   generated for the system and network management tools needed to monitor
   the disaster tolerant configuration.

o  Consulting Services -- Review of the current and planned configurations
   to ensure use of the appropriate versions of the operating system
   software, supported systems, disks, and other peripherals critical to the
   platform, and the software needed in conjunction with the Operations
   Management Station integration software. The consulting services include
   the following:
   - A customized training syllabus on the use of the Operation Management
     Station integration software in conjunction with Digital's system and
     network management tools.
   - Setup of each Operation Management Station with the prerequisite
     layered software products, which currently include:
     .VAXcluster Console System.
     .POLYCENTER System Watchdog for OpenVMS.
     .POLYCENTER Framework.
   - Scripted site continuation command procedures for system types at each
     site, customized and tested.
   - Review of system recovery procedures that pertain to the configuration,
     emphasizing the use of the Operation Management Station as the disaster
     management tool.
   - Demonstration of the recovery procedures through induced failure of the
     disaster tolerant cluster and validation of the user's completed site
     specific worksheets to ensure consistency.

Availability and Ordering:

Business Recovery Server V1.2 is available now for distances up to 150
miles.

Order No.        Description

QB-MC8*A-BA	 Business Recovery Server V1.2 package;
		 includes customized installation of OMS
		 software for two datacenters (sites),
		 limited to one VAXcluster system within each
QA-MC7*A-HW	 Business Recovery Server V1.2 software
		 media and documentation kit
QL-MC7*9-RA	 Business Recovery Server V1.2 update license;
		 applies only if user has purchased and installed
		 V1.0 and V1.1; installation charge quoted by
		 respective service delivery organization
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