taylor@limbo.Intuitive.Com (Dave Taylor) (06/07/91)
I've been pricing out different systems to replace "limbo", an HP 9000/340 prototype (!), and with the introduction of the new HP 9000/425e system, it looks like something's arrived that's in the right price range. The needs for the system are pretty simple: I need to be able to hook up a terminal, two highspeed modems, external SCSI, and run X over a local network on a Macintosh. From checking things out, the 425e, with an internal 480 MB disk and either a floppy disk (short term win) or CDROM (longer term win) looks ideal. Unusually, I want to get it headless, since it's going to be a server for me, rather than an in-office workstation. (that is, it's going to live in my computer room, rather than on my desk). I'm interested in hearing what people think about this system, the configuration I've outlined (headles + 480MB internal HD + either floppy or CDROM drive), and perhaps other systems that might offer the same features and power at a comparable price ($6000 or less) Thanks! -- Dave Taylor Intuitive Systems Mountain View, California taylor@limbo.intuitive.com or {uunet!}{decwrl,apple}!limbo!taylor
rjn@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Bob Niland) (06/08/91)
re: > taylor@limbo.Intuitive.Com (Dave Taylor) writes...> > ...with the introduction of the new HP 9000/425e system, it looks like > something's arrived that's in the right price range. > I need to be able to hook up a terminal, > external SCSI, and run X over a No problem. > two highspeed modems, The 425e's three serial ports are the Apollo DN-series flavor, like the two extra ports on the other 400s. The first port (select code 9) is Apollo- style, and is NOT based on the Ns16550 used in the other 400s. Each has a max bit rate of 19200, no RTS, and an in/out FIFO of 1/8 bytes. They may not be suitable for "high speed" modems. > Unusually, I want to get it headless, since it's going to be a server for > me, rather than an in-office workstation. Because the graphics is built-in as mother-board components, there is no headless config. Get the grey-scale version and plug in a terminal. Regards, Hewlett-Packard Bob Niland Internet: rjn@FC.HP.COM 3404 East Harmony Road UUCP: [hplabs|hpfcse]!hpfcrjn!rjn Ft Collins CO 80525-9599 This response does not represent the official position of, or statement by, the Hewlett-Packard Company. The above data is provided for informational purposes only. It is supplied without warranty of any kind.
dscy@eng.cam.ac.uk (D.S.C. Yap) (06/08/91)
>re: > taylor@limbo.Intuitive.Com (Dave Taylor) writes...> >> ...with the introduction of the new HP 9000/425e system, it looks like >> something's arrived that's in the right price range. Okay, it's the weekend, I'll call the HP SE on monday, but could someone please post a few details on the 425e so I won't have to wait till then. Thanks, Davin