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1 total messages Started by Mahesh Zambani Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:00
FS: New Digital Alpha VX40A-F2 UDB
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Author: Mahesh Zambani
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:00
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For $ 380 obo + shipping
Brand new (unused)

contact by email - mzambani@sei-it.com

DEC The Universal Desktop Box (VX40A-F2) with RED HAT LINUX 4.0

THIS UNIT MAKES A KILLER SERVER OR WORKSTATION UNDER WINDOWS 4.0
WORKSTATION, LINUX OR DEC UNIX!! 

The Universal Desktop Box (VX40A-F2) is truly a desktop wonder. Its compact
design integrates the powerful Alpha CPU, SCSI, network, sound, and
graphics subsystems in a single-board package. This is an awesome Windows
NT and Linux workstation! All this unit needs to operate is a PS/2 style
keyboard, SCSI HD and memory. (check your closet) 

Package includes 166 MHZ Alpha CPU, no ram, no hard drive,floppy, 2MB
video, built-in ethernet, CD quality sound and mouse. This is a fast
workstation for Windows NT and Linux. The same machine was recently sold by
DEC at $1599. It originally sold for $4500. 

This machine makes a fantastic:



�Web server �Desktop client �3D rendering machine �PC server �Mac server 



It runs Windows NT, Linux and DEC Unix. It also should run most DOS &
Windows programs with Windows NT 4.0 AND FX32!. It is a true 64 bit system!


SPECIFICATIONS:

� CPU: 166 Mhz DEC Alpha 21066A with 16K internal cache - 166 MHz clock
rate 
� Secondary Cache: 256KB write-back 
� Ram: 0MB. Expandable to 256MB. MEMORY SIMMS MUST BE IN MATCHED PAIRS. 
� (4) 72-Pin Simm slots (4,16, 32 or 64MB true parity) 
� TGA Video w/2 MB VRAM Graphics accelerator with VGA connector 
� Resolutions possible: 640X480,1024X768 ,1152X900, 1280X1024 @ 60-75 Hz
refresh rate 
� PCI Fast SCSI2 internal/external interface (NCR 810) 
� Built in autosensing PCI ethernet (Thick, Thin and twisted pair) 
� PCI Expansion - Internal short form PCI card slot 
� Duplex 10BaseT 
� 1.44MB 3.5" floppy disk 
� 1 Serial port with full Modem support 
� 1 bidirectional parallel port 
� 2 PS/2 keyboard/mouse connectors 
� PS/2 2 Button Mouse 
� CD audio quality input/output with built-in speaker (Microsoft sound
system compatible) 
� Red Hat LINUX 4.0 CDROM & Complete Loading Instructions Included. NO
CDROM DRIVE! 
� Universal Power Supply: 100 to 120, 220 to 240 VAC nominal. 86 to 284 VAC
autorange. 

Physical characteristics: 



�Height 7.1 cm (2.8 in) Width 31.7 cm (12.5 in) Depth 31.7 cm (12.5 in)
�Weight 6.1 kg (13.5 lb). 



Reminder: Keyboard, Ram, Hard Drive, and Monitor are not included. 
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