---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash SPARCengine IPX SunFLASH Vol 35 #17 November 1991 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- **************************************************************************** * * * - Sun's most complete board-level product * * * * - Contains all essential functions of a workstation on a single board * * ~ High Performance SPARC RISC Processor, integrated IU/FPU * * ~ On-board GX Graphics * * ~ 16MB on-board memory, expandable to 64MB * * ~ SCSI, Ethernet, (2) serial I/O, Floppy and audio ports * * * * - Enhanced Performance: 24.4 SPECmarks; 28.5 MIPS; 4.2 MFLOPS * * * **************************************************************************** Introducing the SPARCengine IPX, offering all of the essential functions of a workstation, a RISC processor, advanced graphics and networking capability, on a single board-level product. The SPARCengine IPX is a new class of board product, a Single Board Workstation, bringing board-level integration to new heights. By integrating the SPARC IU and FPU onto a single chip, and combining GX graphics into an ASIC, Sun is able to incorporate all the functions of a workstation onto a single board. No board level products are available on the market today with the power and functionality of the SPARCengine IPX. The SPARCengine IPX broadens Sun's line of SPARCengine products, offering customers a compact, board-level solution to applications that require workstation performance and capabilities. OEM customers seeking a CPU board for use in embedded applications that require workstation functionality, such as laptop computers, factory floor controllers, ruggedized/mil-spec computers, telemetry applications, medical instrumentation and telecommunications, will find the SPARCengine IPX an ideal solution. And since the SPARCengine IPX is 100% compatible with SunOS, over 3600 SPARCware applications are available for use with the SPARCengine IPX. Basic SPARCengine IPX Product Positioning: - The SPARCengine IPX is Sun's most complete board-level product, offering all the functionality of a workstation on a single board. - The SPARCengine IPX offers fast color graphics, windowing, and scrolling, making it an ideal solution for applications that require workstation performance and workstation graphics capability - OEMs designing Sun compatible systems will find the SPARCengine IPX a very attractive product due to its high level of integration and its small form factor. FEATURES AND BENEFITS --------------------- Features Benefits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40-MHz SPARC integrated integer * Provides powerful, low-cost processing and floating-point unit; performance 24.4 SPECmarks** performance * Cost-effective power for demanding (28.5 MIPS and 4.2 MFLOPS) technical and commercial applications, particularly those requiring multitasking, windows, and graphics ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Integrated GX graphics * Superior graphics, window, and accelerator scrolling performance at no additional cost * 480,000 2-D vector/second and 310,000 3-D vector/second * Color and grayscale monitor frame buffer doesn't require SBus slot ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-MB onboard RAM, expandable to 64MB * Lets users add memory in increments 128MB capability using SBus cards of 4 or 16 MB ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two SBus slots * High bandwidth input/output to enable fast transfer of large amounts of data * Users can create custom applications * Open bus; add-in cards available from many vendors (graphics, networking, specialized I/O, multimedia, etc.) * User installable cards; no jumpers or switches ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six built-in industry-standard I/O ports: * Allow connection to other computers and popular peripherals without using SBus expansions slots --Ethernet port (standard * Allows quick and easy connection with Ethernet; can be connected to thick computers on a standard, high- wire, thin wire, or twist with appropriate transceiver) --Two RS-423 serial ports * RS-232C compatible for easy integration of modems, printers, scanners, and other serial devices * Allows X.25 synchronous hookup with accessory cable and SunNet(TM) X.25 7.0 or above --SCSI-2 port * Provides access to CD-ROM drives, hard disks, tape devices, and other I/O peripherals --Audio I/O port * Allows sound capabilities for applications where audio is desired --Floppy port * Supports simple connections to a floppy disk drive ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small form factor (9" x 9.7") * Can be used in applications with limited space available ------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS ------------------------------------ Hardware: 1. The SPARCengine IPX will ship with 16 MB standard. Sun is the first vendor in the industry to introduce the new 16 MB SIMM. All SPARCengine IPX boards will ship with the new 16MB SIMMs. No SPARCengine IPX boards will be shipped with four 4MB SIMMs as the SPARCstation IPXs are currently shipped. Software: 1. SPARCengine IPX will ship with an IPX Supplement software tape and CD with each board. The software insures that all graphics software will be compatible with the new, integrate GX graphics accelerator. 2. SunOS: SPARCstation IPX is binary compatible with all SPARCware applications. SPARCstation IPX will operate under SunOS 4.1.1 and higher. PRICING AND ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS --------------------------------- ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPARCstation IPX: Reseller Price List See actual price lists for specific product notes Description Order Number List Discount Price Price Category ------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPARCstation IPX ---------------- SPARCengine IPX, 16MB memory 4050-16 $9000 A Memory ------ 4-Mbyte Memory Expansion (4-Mbyte SIMM) X104U $1,000 A 16-Mbyte Memory Expansion (16-Mbyte SIMM) X116U $3,500 A 32-Mbyte Memory Expansion, X132W $6,400 A Primary Expansion Board Note: * Requires one SBus slot * Only one X132W supported per SPARCengine IPX 32-Mbyte Memory Expansion, X133W $6,400 A Secondary Expansion Board Note: * X133W may only be used with X132W * Only one X133W supported per SPARCengine IPX * X132W/X133W set requires one SBus slot SPARCengine IPX Documentation ----------------------------- SPARCengine IPX User's Guide SEIPX-HW-DOC $100 A ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information send mail to info-sunflash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. 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