jspears@nuchat.UUCP (James Weston Spears) (08/03/90)
I am interested in learning more about DEC 6430. What machines does it run on? What is it like? What is the philosophy behind it? What is the newest version? How old is it? I would appreciate any help anyone can give. Thanks Wes Spears
quodling@bunyip.enet.dec.com (Peter Quodling) (08/03/90)
In article <26931@nuchat.UUCP>, jspears@nuchat.UUCP (James Weston Spears) writes... > > I am interested in learning more about DEC 6430. > >What machines does it run on? It sounds like you are a little confused. What it sounds like you are talking about is a DEC VAX Model 6000-430. This is in itself a CPU. So your first question is redundant. > >What is it like? Relative to what? It is a compact, cost effective timesharing system with processing power in the order of 20 VUPS (Vax Units of Power - 1 VUP approx equal to the first VAX releases - the 11/780 - also approximately 1 Mip) > >What is the philosophy behind it? As with all of Digital's products quality, performance, reliability. Do you mean what sort of processor architecture? It is a Vax - CMOS Based. (DEC Proprietary CPU) > >What is the newest version? > >How old is it? I think they were released a few months back - sometime this year. The 6000 range started with the 6000-210 a couple of years ago. The numbering scheme goes along the lines of 600-xy0 when x is the CPU type and y is the number of CPUs (They are capable of Symettrical Multiprocessing.) So the range extend from the original 600-210 through the 300 series, to the 6000-460, a six processor (at around 7-8 Vups/processor). All the 6000 systems fit in the same size cabinet, about the size of a refrigerator, so there is a saving in terms of expandability. > >I would appreciate any help anyone can give. Call 1-800-DIGITAL. They will send you literature. Peter Quodling Internet: quodling@blumon.enet.dec.com Digital Equipment Corporation UUCP: ...!decwrl!blumon.enet!quodling Nashua, NH. I disclaim everything!!!