grr@cbmvax.UUCP (George Robbins) (07/18/89)
This is the "new product information" from DECDirect "online store":
HIGHEST-PERFORMANCE, EXPANDABLE UNIX-BASED RISC SYSTEMS
DECsystem 5800 series computers are the performance and expansion leaders in
Digital's new family of compatible UNIXR-based RISC systems. These powerful
systems balance high CPU speed, large-capacity disks, and high I/O-throughput
rates to handle the demanding processor and data requirements of large work
groups. The DECsystem 5800 series delivers industry-leading price/performance
and provides from 18.7 up to 36.0 MIPS* of processing speed.
The ULTRIX operating system (Digital's UNIX-based operating system) provides an
open computing environment as well as binary compatibility across the DECsystem
family. Applications written on one machine will run on another without
modification. In addition, ULTRIX runs on the complete family of VAX
processors, providing source-code compatibility between VAX and DECsystem
computers. The same ULTRIX operating system software runs on both.
DECsystem 5800 series computers provide the flexibility to meet users' needs in
a variety of ways. As timesharing systems, they provide balanced performance
and a cost-effective way to support large numbers of users--including users
working at windowing terminals. Typical applications include academic
computing, computer-aided software engineering (CASE), and other applications
in which many users share resources.
Used as compute servers, DECsystem 5800 computers provide large-system speed
and capacity to handle such applications as molecular modeling, high-energy
physics, computational chemistry, econometric modeling, and other sophisticated
applications. They also provide a high-speed networked compute and file server
resource for workstations.
HIGHLIGHTS
o The DECsystem 5800 series includes the DECsystem 5810 model (18.7
MIPS) and the dual-processor DECsystem 5820 (up to 36.0 MIPS).
o Optimized CPU performance is attained through use of a coupled
floating-point unit (FPU), two levels of cached memory, an
internal clock speed of 25 MHz, and an optimized C compiler.
o Modular system expandability enables you to add a second CPU, up
to four Ethernet connections, and storage and memory options.
o The systems provide 32 Mbytes (DECsystem 5810) or 64 Mbytes
(DECsystem 5820) of ECC memory, expandable to 256 Mbytes for
memory-intensive applications.
o DECsystem 5800 series systems support an optional 2.2 Gbytes of
in-cabinet storage, up to 58 Gbytes of local storage per system
and, with optional HSC connections, up to 115 Gbytes of disk
capacity.
o The ULTRIX operating system is backed by Digital's leadership in
driving and creating software standards as well as its commitment
to comply with POSIX, X/Open XPG III, and the OSF Application
Environment Specification.
o TCP/IP networking and Network File System (NFS R) support are
standard; optional DECnet ULTRIX software provides integration
with multiple operating systems, including VMS and MS-DOS.(R)
LARGE-SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
The DECsystem 5810 computer is a single-CPU system that offers up to 18.7 MIPS
of processing power. The internal clock speed is 25 MHz, and the CPU includes
a first-level cache of 128 Kbytes, supplemented by a second-level cache of 256
Kbytes. The unit includes 32 Mbytes of error correction code (ECC) memory and
has space for up to 2.2 Gbytes of in-cabinet storage.
The DECsystem 5820 computer is the dual-CPU configuration that includes a
standard 64 Mbytes of memory. The addition of a second CPU boosts processing
power to as much as 36.0 MIPS.
SYSTEM EXPANSION IN THE ORIGINAL CABINET
DECsystem 5800 series computers offer the option of expanding CPU, memory,
storage, I/O, and Ethernet capacity--in the original system cabinet.
As processing needs increase, you can double the performance of the DECsystem
5810 model by upgrading to the DECsystem 5820. And in either model, ECC memory
can be increased to 256 Mbytes.
To provide support for large database applications and numerous workstations,
storage also is expandable. The DECsystem 5800 series' cabinet provides
storage for up to 2.2 Gbytes. With additional storage array cabinets and
multiple disk controllers (as many as 12 controllers are supported), each
system can provide up to 58 Gbytes of local storage.
By adding a Hierarchical Storage Controller (HSC), Digital's intelligent
optimizing controller, you can increase storage to 115 Gbytes using any device
compatible with the Digital Storage Architecture. And using a dual HSC and
dual-ported disks, you can configure systems that provide higher system
availability.
DECsystem 5800 series systems also come with one VAXBI channel that provides
throughput of 10 Mbytes per second. Each system accommodates up to five
channels for an aggregate system I/O capacity of 50 Mbytes per
second--especially useful for large, file-intensive applications serving many
users.
The standard DECsystem 5810 and 5820 systems include one Ethernet connection.
As many as four Ethernet connections are available to help keep the network
load manageable when large numbers of networked terminals and workstations have
access to the system.
COMPATIBLE DECSYSTEM FAMILY: RELATIVE POSITIONING
|--------------------------------------| DECsystem 5820
|
|-------------------| DECsystem 5810
|
|----------------| DECsystem 5400
|
|-------------| DECsystem 3100 & DECstation 3100
|
|----------| DECstation 2100
|
| 10 20 30 40
----------|----------|----------|----------|--------
Relative Performance in MIPS based on the Dhrystone, GREP, YACC,
DIFF and NROFF benchmarks.
DIGITAL PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN SOFTWARE STANDARDS
Digital has long been a leader in creating and driving standards. One of the
seven founding sponsors of the Open Software Foundation (OSF), a member of
X/Open, and active on hundreds of standards committees such as POSIX, Digital
participates with other industry leaders in open forums that let users,
vendors, and third-party software developers define the future direction for
standards- based computing environments.
Digital also has a history of complying with standards as they evolve. As a
result, the ULTRIX software-development environment supports interoperability
and applications portability. ULTRIX is a highly productive UNIX- based
operating system for a multivendor environment. Digital is committed to making
ULTRIX the platform of choice for UNIX applications developers.
The ULTRIX operating system provides all the advantages of the Berkeley
Software Distribution (BSD) 4.2 and incorporates the best elements of BSD 4.3
and UNIX System V from AT&T. With ULTRIX, Digital is committed to the widest
range of standards including
- POSIX IEEE 1003.1 - X/Open XPG III
- OSF Application Environment - NIST Portability
Specification Level 0 Conformance Test Suite
- ISO 8859
The ULTRIX operating system includes a C language compiler-- optimized for
Digital's RISC systems--and other program development tools including
source-code control tools, utilities, and code analyzers. An optimizing FORTRAN
compiler is available as an option.
The ULTRIX Worksystems Software included with every DECsystem 5810 and 5820
computer supports DECwindows and CDA (Compound Document Architecture),
Digital's text and graphics protocol.
SOPHISTICATED NETWORKING: ANOTHER DIGITAL ADVANTAGE
Digital is the industry leader in delivering networking standards. DECsystem
5800 series computers and the ULTRIX operating system provide the networking
you need.
The ULTRIX operating system allows for Ethernet communication using TCP/IP,
ThinWire, baseband, and Digital DNA network protocols as well as UDP/IP
protocols.
ULTRIX supports TCP/IP and the Network File System (NFS R). In addition,
because TCP/IP and DECnet ULTRIX can run simultaneously on ULTRIX systems,
bridging DECnet and INTERNET networks is a simple task. Via the INTERNET
Gateway, users on those networks can share files, exchange mail, and remotely
log in to each other's systems.
Because the DECwindows interface (included with ULTRIX) is based on the X
Window SystemTM, network support for client-server configurations is also
available.
The ULTRIX operating system also provides support for the Computer Interconnect
(CI), a high-speed bus that allows for CI host-to-host communication using the
TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols; Local Area Transport (LAT) communication via
terminal concentrators connected to Ethernet; and NFS for transparent file
access over an Ethernet or CI network.
APPLICATIONS: COMPATIBILITY ACROSS DECSYSTEM FAMILY
Applications for Digital's DECsystem family are available for engineering,
laboratory, education, government, and other markets.
The growing base of languages, development tools, and applications provides
customers with a wide choice of software. Because DECsystem 5800 series
computers are compatible with the entire DECsystem family, ULTRIX applications
written for one system will run on another without modification.
SPECIFICATIONS
DECsystem 5810 1 processor (18.7 MIPS*)
DECsystem 5820 2 processors (up to 36.0 MIPS*)
Overall Performance DECsystem 5810: 14 X VAX-11/780
DECsystem 5820: up to 28 X VAX-11/780
CPU R3000 (from MIPS Computer Systems, Inc.)
Floating-point accelerator R3010
Cache (per processor) 128 Kbytes--first level
(64 Kbytes data, 64 Kbytes instructions)
256 Kbytes--second level
Internal data path 32 bits
Cycle time 40 ns (25 MHz)
VAXBI channels (per system) 1 (expandable to 5)**
Maximum I/O bandwidth 50 MB/s (10 MB/s per VAXBI)**
VAXBI slots (available per system) 11 (expandable to 31)**
Ethernet connections 1 (expandable to 4)
Disk storage (maximum) 2.2 Gbytes of in-cabinet storage
58 Gbytes of local storage
115 Gbytes with HSC
Main Memory
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Virtual address capacity 2 Gbytes
Maximum physical memory 256 Mbytes
Data protection 8-bit ECC code per quadword
Memory cycle 448-ns quadword write
512-ns octaword write
1024-ns hexword write
Operating Environment (with TK70 tape in use)
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Temperature 15oC to 32oC (59oF to 90oF)
Humidity 20% to 80%
Altitude 2,400 m (8,000 ft)
Maximum heat dissipation 5,440 Btu/h
Power Requirements
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Input voltage 204 VRMS (60 Hz),
380 or 416 VRMS (50 Hz)
Frequency tolerance 47 - 63 Hz
Phases 3
Surge current 60 A
Maximum ac power consumption 1.6 kW
Physical Characteristics
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Height 145 cm (60.5 in)
Width 78 cm (30.5 in)
Depth 76 cm (30 in)
Weight 318 kg (700 lb)
* Million instructions per second based on a combination of Dhrystones, GREP,
YACC, DIFF, and NROFF benchmarks.
** A VAXBI expansion cabinet is required to obtain five VAXBI channels.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE FROM AN INDUSTRY LEADER
Digital's DECsystem family enjoys the support of more than 40,000 professionals
in 450 locations worldwide. A leader and innovator in the service industry,
Digital delivers leading-edge services for networking, training, and software
support. In short, Digital services mean greater system availability and higher
productivity for users.
Digital's product warranties give you a choice of service levels to best match
your unique needs and 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.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: ALL-IN-1, CDA,
DEC, DECnet, DECstation, DECsystem, DECUS, DECwriter, the DIGITAL Logo, DSSI,
INTERNET, MicroVAX, PDP, Q-bus, ULTRIX, UNIBUS, VAX, VAXBI, VAXcluster, VMS,
VMS/ULTRIX Connection, and VT.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NFS is a trademark
of Sun Microsystems. UNIX is a registered trademark of American Telephone &
Telegraph Company in the United States and other countries. AT&T is a trademark
of American Telephone & Telegraph Company.. X Window System is a trademark of
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
--
George Robbins - now working for, uucp: {uunet|pyramid|rutgers}!cbmvax!grr
but no way officially representing arpa: cbmvax!grr@uunet.uu.net
Commodore, Engineering Department fone: 215-431-9255 (only by moonlite)