---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash SMD Support Now Available on Upgrades to SPARCserver490 SunFLASH Vol 25 #14 January 1991 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upgrades from Sun-3/280, 3/480, and 4/280 to SPARCserver490 - SPARCserver490 compute performance - Protect investment in SMD disk, tape & communications options - Supports simultaneous use of SMD & IPI Disk Controllers - Includes 32MB memory, expandable to 672Mb configurations - Includes CDROM drive In August 1990 Sun announced that technical problems had been discovered with Sun's upgrades from Sun-3/280, 3/480, and 4/280 to SPARCserver490. Specifically, there were spurious interrupt problems in some tests of SMD (575MB and 892 MB) disk drives and GCR 6250bpi tape drives on the upgrades to SPARCserver 490. Sun engineers have identified the source of the problems and developed solutions to address them. In order to support the SPARCserver490 configurations, the following are required: (1) SunOS 4.1.1 (FCS version), (2) CPU dash level of -12 or above, (3) SMD4 controllers dash level -04 or above, and (4) for FCC compliance, extended interface cables. In addition to providing support for SMD disk drives, the SPARCserver490 upgrades support Sun VME cards and tape options, including the 6250bpi 1/2" Tape Drive. The upgrades to SPARCserver490 feature 32MB memory standard, expandable to 672MB. The system supports a total of four disk controllers in any combination of IPI and SMD drives. The upgrade provides maximum configuration flexibility to existing SMD server customers. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS ------------------------------------ SunOS: SunOS 4.1.1 is required for the operation of SMD drives on the SPARCserver490 upgrades. The RTU license transfers with the purchase of the hardware upgrade. SunOS 4.1.1 can be ordered as a separate, no charge line item with the hardware upgrade. SMD4 Controllers: The SMD4 Controller must be at dash level -04 to support SMD drives with upgrades to SPARCserver490. The SMD4 Firmware Enhancement Kit (see detailed ordering information in this announcement) includes the firmware necessary to make this modification and the filler panels necessary to maintain emissions compliance. Cabling: Extended interface cables for existing 575MB, 892MB SMD disk drives, and for the 6250bpi 1/2" tape drive are required to remain FCC compliant. The cables are available as spares and can be ordered as separate line items (see detailed ordering information in this announcement). The number of cables required is dependent on the number of controllers on the server. Monochrome Support: For server upgrades from Sun-3/280 and Sun-4/280 that require support of a monochrome monitor option, order the monochrome frame buffer upgrade as a separate line item. US PRICING AND ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------------------ Read the ordering instructions carefully; separate line items are required for SMD support with upgrades to SPARCserver490. Description Order List Discount Same Day Number Price Category Service -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun-3/280 Upgrade to UG3/280-R32 $42,000 A $190 SPARCserver 490 with (V3, V4) 32 Mbytes, 644-Mbyte Internal SunCD Sun-3/480 Upgrade to UG3/480-R32 $42,000 A $190 SPARCserver 490 with (V3, V4) 32 Mbytes, 644-Mbyte Internal SunCD Sun-4/280 Upgrade to UG4/280-R32 $42,000 A $190 SPARCserver 490 with (V3, V4) 32 Mbytes, 644-Mbyte Internal SunCD SMD4 Firmware UG-SMD4-KIT $300 ND $0 Enhancement Kit #530-1475 Data Cable $155 ND $0 892Mb SMD Disk #530-1476 Command Cable $145 ND $0 892Mb SMD Disk #530-1691 Command/Data Cable GCR Tape $185 ND $0 #530-1692 Data Cable $155 ND $0 575Mb SMD Disk #530-1693 Command Cable $195 ND $0 575Mb SMD Disk SPARCsystem 400 Mono- UG-MFB-S $400 A $0 chrome frame buffer upgrade Ordering Instructions: ---------------------- 1. Upgrades to SPARCserver490 require SunOS 4.1.1 or later release; order USPA-07 or USX-21 at no charge if media is required. Note: The RTU license transfers with the purchase of a hardware upgrade. 2. To support 575Mb and 892Mb SMD drives, or the 6250bpi 1/2" Tape Drive on SPARCserver490, order UG-SMD4-KIT. Note: To retrofit existing systems to SMD funtionality, the CPU must be at dash -12 or above. Contact your local service office for information on updating the CPU. The firmware for updating the SMD4 controller is included in UG-SMD4-KIT. 3. To cable existing 575Mb drives, order one #530-1692 data cable and one #530-1693 command cable per controller. 4. To cable existing 892Mb drives, order one #530-1475 data cable and one #530-1476 command cable per controller. If more than two disk drives are driven by one controller, an additional data cable will need to be ordered for each controller. 5. To cable existing 1/2" 6260bpi Tape drives, order two #530-1691 data/command cables. 6. Order IPI drives and controllers as separate line items. 7. Order additional memory as a separate line item. 8. SPARCserver 490 systems are only available in 230V domestic operation and 240V European operation. Append "V3" to the order number for 230V; append "V4" to the order number for 240V. 9. Order UG-MFB-S for all Sun-3/280 and Sun-4/280 systems with a monochrome monitor frame buffer upgrade. Notes: ------ 1. Only Sun memory may be returned. 2. The Sysgen SCSI tape drive controller is not supported. 3. GB, GP, CG3, CG9 and GP+ frame buffers and graphics processors are not supported. 4. FPA+, FPA floating point are not supported. 5. ALM-1 and SCP communication devices are not supported. 6. 1600-bpi 1/2" tape drives and controllers are not supported. 7. ECC memory is not supported with the SPARCserver490 CPU. 8. Second Ethernet Controller (450A) is not supported; SunNet Ethernet (452A) is supported. 9. Current SCSI Host Adapter is replaced with the upgrade. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information send mail to info-sunflash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. Subscription requests should be sent to sunflash-request@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. All prices, availability, and other statements relating to Sun or third party products are valid in the U.S. only. Please contact your local Sales Representative for details of pricing and product availability in your region. Descriptions of, or references to products or publications within SunFlash does not imply an endorsement of that product or publication by Sun Microsystems. John McLaughlin, SunFlash editor, flash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. (305) 776-7770.