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DIGITAL 2100 SERVER MODEL A500MP

 High Performance, Availability, and Value for Business-Critical
 Computing

 o  High-performance, scalable SMP systems

 o  Variety of high-availability solutions

 o  Industry-standard PCI and EISA I/O

 o  Three-year on-site warranty

 Introducing the Digital 2100 Server: the first member of an affordable
 new family of Alpha AXP symmetric multiprocessing servers. Designed and
 optimized for client/server computing -- with processor, I/O, storage,
 and networking options -- the Digital 2100 Server is designed to let
 you build a solution that is right for your organization. As an
 enhanced PC LAN server, a high-performance application server, or a
 database server with capacity to spare, the Digital 2100 Server offers
 exceptional value. It can increase performance and raise productivity
 -- for a lot less money than you might expect. And it's so reliable,
 it's supported by the best warranty in the industry.

 With their balanced system design, Digital 2100 Servers provide large
 memory and storage capacity and industry-standard PCI I/O to complement
 the scalable processor power. Scalability and investment protection are
 provided through symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) and future generations
 of systems using increasingly powerful processors. Exceptional
 reliability is ensured by internal hardware RAID, Hot Swap disks, ECC
 memory, and a redundant power source, all backed by Digital's unique
 three-year warranty. And flexible packaging means you can build a wide
 variety of solutions based on either pedestal or cabinet
 configurations.

 Designed with the future in mind, the Digital 2100 Server offers
 maximum processing and networking expandability through industry-
 standard options and is fully compatible with all Alpha AXP systems. It
 even supports a choice of operating systems: DEC OSF/1(r) AXP, Windows
 NT(tm) Advanced Server, and OpenVMS AXP. Starting today, the Digital
 2100 Server can provide a cohesive client/server computing environment,
 with leadership performance at new levels of affordability.

 Robust, Affordable Power and Performance

 The Digital 2100 Server offers midrange computing power and
 capabilities at a price that makes high performance available to a
 broader population of users than ever before.

 The memory subsystem of the Digital 2100 Server is tightly integrated
 with the system architecture. A super high-speed (667 MB/sec) system
 bus provides memory access and eliminates bottlenecks. And the system
 is designed to accommodate your needs as they grow. You can increase
 memory from 64 MB to 2 GB; internal disk storage can be expanded to 32
 GB in the Model A500MP. Disk storage capacity can be extended to over
 500 GB using high-capacity, high-performance StorageWorks(tm) arrays.
 And system performance can be significantly boosted when a Digital 2100
 Server is configured with additional CPUs (up to 4) running symmetric
 multiprocessing.

 To take full advantage of fast microprocessors and SMP, the speed must
 be balanced with advanced I/O features. A truly balanced system, the
 Digital 2100 Server breaks new ground in system I/O.

 High-Performance, Industry-Standard I/O

 Providing extraordinary throughput capabilities, the Digital 2100
 Server offers a wide range of integral I/O modules to suit your
 application requirements. Whether that requirement is the highest
 possible bandwidth to disk, or high-speed networking, the system can
 handle it with ease.

 The Digital 2100 Server supports two I/O buses on the base system: 132
 MB/sec PCI and 33 MB/sec EISA. As the industry's first multiprocessor
 PCI system, the Digital 2100 Server aligns with the new industry
 standard, supported by most of the leading systems and options vendors.
 PCI options offer outstanding I/O bandwidth at commodity prices. By
 supporting EISA, the most widely used server I/O bus, Digital 2100
 servers provide a wide selection of inexpensive options with excellent
 performance.

 Flexible Packaging

 The Digital 2100 Server is available in two packages, to suit different
 installation needs. The pedestal system, a deskside package for the
 open office environment, is designed to provide high availability and
 security in a compact, attractive box.

 The cabinet system is the obvious choice for high-capacity, high-
 availability configurations, large storage requirements, or sites where
 space is at a premium. One of the virtues of the cabinet version is
 that it allows you to include your own and third-party equipment in the
 same standard-size cabinet, easily integrating into your office
 environment.

 Whichever package you choose, the system will arrive at your site fully
 configured and tested to reduce installation time. It takes less than
 an hour to install the Digital 2100 Server in a typical LAN
 environment. For customized installation, system software is
 distributed on a CD and each system has an integrated CD-ROM, to get
 you up and running quickly and easily.

 High-Availability Features

 With the Digital 2100 Server, you get the high-availability features
 needed to support mission-critical applications. The extraordinarily
 reliable hardware provides error correction code (ECC) memory, a
 redundant power source, auto restart and reconfiguration, and thermal
 management. In-the-box RAID (redundant array of inexpensive disks)
 organizes disk data to improve performance and reliability, and data
 can be recovered in the event of disk failure. Hot swap of internal
 mass storage devices means you can replace a disk while the rest of the
 system continues to operate.

 For larger system configurations, an external UPS (uninterruptible
 power supply) can be added to protect the entire system, keeping any
 power interruptions transparent to users.

 Outstanding Server Management and Diagnostics

 Sophisticated system diagnostics and fault management software, stored
 in the Digital 2100's redundant non-volatile memory, automatically
 identify failed system components and reconfigure the system to operate
 without them. An independent maintenance processor and a diagnostics
 control bus perform diagnostics of the major system components at
 system startup, and communicate results to the Operator Control Panel.
 The system operator can monitor and manage every component of the
 system via a menu-driven interface, supported by a powerful command
 set.

 All Digital 2100 Servers can be booted from a variety of local and
 network-connected load devices. For distributed system operations,
 Digital is currently developing a set of integrated hardware and
 software system management solutions.

 Clustering: The Ultimate High Availability

 The Digital 2100 Server supports full clustering capabilities across
 DSSI, Ethernet, and FDDI, with Alpha AXP and VAX systems running
 OpenVMS. Clustering allows multiple computer systems to share disks for
 increased data availability. Distributing the computing load across
 multiple systems provides greater system uptime.

 For OpenVMS Cluster dual-host configurations, a single 67-inch cabinet
 can accommodate two Digital 2100 systems, as well as up to 84 GB of
 storage. In a tri-host configuration, a single 67-inch cabinet can
 accommodate three Digital 2100 systems and up to 28 GB of storage.

 Digital pioneered clustering technology with the OpenVMS operating
 system, and still leads the industry. You can be certain that the
 Digital 2100 Server will continue to adopt leading-edge cluster
 technologies.

 Support for Multiple Operating Environments

 The Digital 2100 Server supports multiple operating environments: DEC
 OSF/1 AXP, Windows NT Advanced Server, and OpenVMS AXP. That means you
 have a choice -- not just a choice of operating systems, but also a
 choice of applications. What's more, you can make one choice now and
 not be locked into a single operating environment, since you can change
 operating systems later on. These open systems let you implement
 different solutions in different parts of your business, and rest
 assured that they will interoperate.

 With DEC OSF/1 AXP, you have the best investment you can make in the
 UNIX operating system. Designed to be the first 64-bit operating system
 of the future, DEC OSF/1 AXP provides the unified, modern, and complete
 environment you need in today's rapidly changing business climate.
 Complemented by a full suite of system management, networking, and data
 access products, DEC OSF/1 AXP offers a complete environment for
 business-critical client/server computing.

 With Windows NT Advanced Server, businesses can achieve a unified
 software environment for the enterprise, one that incorporates existing
 investments in server and mainframe applications. For desktop
 integration, the Digital 2100 Server running Windows NT AS provides the
 power to support large numbers of PCs and a choice of LAN networking
 options. Digital has worked closely with Microsoft for some ten years,
 and we are committed to releasing the power of Windows NT on Alpha AXP
 systems.

 The OpenVMS AXP environment allows you to build on investments in VAX
 systems, while providing the opportunity to take advantage of the
 Digital 2100 Server's computing power. It provides the full software
 environment required to support mission-critical applications,
 including database products, PC connectivity, transaction processing,
 and networking software. The premier clustering capability of OpenVMS
 AXP allows you to continue sharing resources across systems, as well as
 across architectures.

 Superior Upgradability

 With the Digital 2100 Server, you get outstanding investment
 protection, simplified multivendor integration, and easy expandability.
 Digital is committed to helping you maintain your competitive edge.

 To maximize the return on the investment you make in the Digital 2100
 Server, its design permits the incorporation of new processor
 technology through simple, in-cabinet CPU board replacement. And
 modular system design facilitates the inclusion of the latest
 technology for storage, I/O, and networking.

 Digital's networking capabilities and standards-compliant software
 guarantee that the Digital 2100 Server will integrate with virtually
 any vendor's systems that you currently have in house, including your
 existing VAX and DECsystem computers.

 In short, the Digital 2100 Server can grow comfortably, at your pace,
 as your organization grows.

 Outstanding Service from an Industry Leader

 Digital's newest family of servers come with an unprecedented
 three-year on-site warranty -- the best in the industry. Should there
 be any problem with your system, Digital will be on site by the next
 day.

 To complete your total solution requirements, Digital offers a full
 range of consulting and services for networking, training, and software
 support. Whatever the service solution, Digital can be your single
 point of contact.

 For Further Information

 For more information about the Digital 2100 Server or any of Digital's
 other systems and services, contact your local Digital sales
 representative.

 Digital 2100 Server Specifications

 Number of Processors 		1 -- 4

 PU/Clock Speed			190 MHz

 Cache Size 			8 KB I-cache, 8 KB D-cache/1 MB per
 (On Chip/On Board)		processor

 In-Cabinet CPU Upgrade		Yes

 Maximum Memory Capacity 	2 GB*

 Performance**

 TPS				180 -- 600 (estimated)

 SPECint92 			110 (estimated)

 SPECfp92 			150 (estimated)

 I/O Features:

 Maximum Disk Capacity 		Pedestal 		Cabinet
 (in cabinet/total)		32 GB/200 GB		170 GB/200 GB

 Maximum I/O Throughput		PCI			EISA
    				132 MB/sec 		32 MB/sec

 I/O Support 			3 PCI slots, 8 EISA slots
 (Maximum Configuration)

 Graphics and Multimedia 	SVGA Graphics

 Options:

 Networking 			Ethernet, FDDI, Token Ring, Synchronous

 Storage 			Single port SCSI-2, Multiport SCSI-2
    				(RAID) DSSI (OpenVMS only), Prestoserve
    				(DEC OSF/1 only)

 High Availability Features:

 System High Availability 	Redundant Power System, RAID, Disk Hot
 Features 			Swap, ECC memory, Auto Restart and
    				Reconfiguration, Thermal Management, UPS
    				(optional)

 Cluster Support (OpenVMS) 	Ethernet, DSSI, FDDI

 Workstation Farms (OSF/1) 	Yes

 Software Features:

 Operating Systems		DEC OSF/1 AXP, Windows NT Advanced
    				Server, OpenVMS AXP

 Operating Environment:

 Temperature 			10 degrees -- 35 degrees C
    				(50 degrees -- 95 degrees F)

 Relative Humidity 		20% -- 80% (noncondensing)

 Power Source 			110 V

 Maximum AC Power		2 x 600 W (Pedestal)
    				2 x 1000 W (Cabinet)

 Physical Characteristics:

 Dimensions (Pedestal) 		Height: 66.0 cm (26 in);
    				Width: 43.2 cm (17 in);
    				Depth: 81.3 cm (32 in);
    				Weight: 69 kg (150 lb)

 Dimensions (Cabinet) 		Height: 170.2 cm (67 in);
    				Width: 48.3 cm (19 in);
    				Depth: 86.4 cm (34 in); Weight: N/A

 Dimensions			Height: 35.6 cm (14 in);
 (Rackmount)			Width: 48.2 cm (19 in);
    				Depth: 66 cm (26 in); Weight: N/A

 *1 GB for 4 CPU model

 **Performance is highly dependent on configuration, application, and
 operating environment.

 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 inadvertent errors.

 Digital will conduct its business in a manner that conserves the
 environment.

 The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: AXP,
 AlphaGeneration, Alpha AXP, DEC, DECsystem, Digital, the DIGITAL logo,
 DSSI, OpenVMS, StorageWorks, VAX.

 Third-party Trademarks: Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of
 Microsoft Corporation. OSF/1 is a registered trademark of the Open
 Software Foundation, Inc. Prestoserve is a trademark of Legato Systems,
 Inc. SPEC is a registered trademark of the Standard Performance
 Evaluation Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of Unix System
 Laboratories, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Novell, Inc.