---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash Delivering on the Promise of the Next Generation Server Family SunFLASH Vol 41 #35 May 1992 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun doubles performance and broadens its industry leading server family with enhancements to SPARCserver 600MP series and the addition of SPARCserver 10 SPARCserver 600MP Series Enhancements: - SuperSPARC module upgrades and new models available for all 600MP packages, offering over 2X the system throughput - Next generation 10-MB/sec SCSI disk interface integrated on the systems boards and available as SBus option for installed servers - Support for 16-MB SIMMs increases memory capacity to 512 MB on SPARCserver 630MP and up to 1 GB on SPARCserver 670MP and SPARCserver 690MP - New 5-GB 8mm tape with twice the transfer rate improves backup capacity and speed - No penalty upgrades from SPARCserver 600MP Models 120; customers can take delivery today and move to SuperSPARC at price parity SPARCserver 10 brings Multiprocessing to the Workgroup: - MBus based multiprocessing now available at workgroup server prices for scaleability and innovative modular upgradeability - Support for up to 512 MB of memory and 2 GB of disk in a single pizza box package no larger than a SPARCserver 2 - Enhanced desktop expandability with 4 Sbus slots and integrated 10baseT, AUI, 10-MB/sec SCSI, serial and parallel ports - New LANpack configuration with bundled NetWare Sunlink opens opportunities within PC LAN market for connectivity and database applications, servers to PCs - No penalty upgrade from SPARCserver 2 to SPARCserver 10 offers workgroup server customers complete investment protection and access to a SPARCserver today Sun now delivers on the promise of the next generation of servers with processor, memory and I/O enhancements to the SPARCserver 600MP series. In addition, Sun has taken this same innovative midrange multiprocessing architecture to a new desktop package and price point with the SPARCserver 10. Sun now offers an expanded family of MP servers - from desktop to data center - that provides an ideal set of network resources with an unmatched combination of application throughput, growth path, and innovation. What's New - Applications Throughput: - SuperSPARC superscalar CPU with 1-MB SuperCache delivers over 2X the application performance and improves NFS throughput 50% - Increased memory capacity, support for 64,000+ contexts and faster 10-MB/s SCSI host adapters balance the increase in CPU horsepower to provide even more improvement in application performance - MP for the workgroup with SPARCserver 10 extends multiprocessing performance scaleability into new applications areas Growth: - SuperSPARC module upgrades to 600MP systems confirm that MBus provides the easiest, most cost effective growth path to next generation technology - Designed with growth in mind, SPARCserver 600MP offers up to 1 GB of memory, 52 GB of disk plus both SBus and VME expansion slots - SPARCserver 10's new look "pizza-box" packs up to 2 SPARC modules, 4 SBus cards, 512 MB memory and 2 GB of disk in the same footprint as SPARCserver 2 to accommodate enormous expandability for the workgroup Innovation: - SPARCserver's single board MP design allows Sun to offer high-end MP performance and scaleability at much lower prices than competitive systems. Sun has the volume MP platforms, with over 5,200 units shipped on SPARCserver 600MP alone - SPARC module upgrade paths mean that Sun's industry leading servers also offer the easiest path to future technologies while preserving investment in memory, package, and peripherals - Built-in ISDN on SPARCserver 10 provides customers the freedom to innovate with and integrate future networking technologies NEW PRODUCT MODELS ------------------- SPARCserver 600MP ( consistent for 630MP, 670MP and 690MP ): - Model 41 : one 40MHz SuperSPARC processor with 1-MB SuperCache on a single SPARC module - Model 52 : two 45MHz SuperSPARC processors each with 1-MB SuperCache on two SPARC modules - Model 54 : four 45MHz SuperSPARC processors each with 1-MB SuperCache on two SPARC modules SPARCserver 10: - Model 30 : one 36MHz SuperSPARC processor with 36-KB on-chip Cache on a single SPARC module - Model 41 : one 40MHz SuperSPARC processor with 1-MB SuperCache on a single SPARC module - Model 52 : two 45MHz SuperSPARC processors each with 1-MB SuperCache on two SPARC modules - Model 54 : four 45MHz SuperSPARC processors each with 1-MB SuperCache on two SPARC modules NEW MODEL PERFORMANCE --------------------- *********************************************************************** * SPARCserver 10 SPARCserver 630MP * * * * M30 M41 M52 M54 M41 M52 M54 * *-----------------------------------------------------------------------* * TPS 100 120 180 220 120 180 220 * * NFS 700 800 na na 800 na na * * * * SPECint92 44.2 52.6 58e 58e 52.6 58e 58e * * SPECfp92 52.9 64.7 71e 71e 64.7 71e 71e * * SPECthruput89 109e 218e 109e 218e * *********************************************************************** *********************************************************************** * SPARCserver 670MP SPARCserver 690MP * * * * M41 M52 M54 M41 M52 M54 * *-----------------------------------------------------------------------* * TPS 120 180 220 120 200 250+ * * NFS 1000+ na na 1000+ na na * * * * SPECint92 52.6 58e 58e 52.6 58e 58e * * SPECfp92 64.7 71e 71e 64.7 71e 71e * * SPECthruput89 109e 218e 109e 218e * *********************************************************************** NOTES: - TPS and NFS are estimated - "e" behind numbers indicates an estimated number - SPEC 92 numbers are not directly comparable to SPECmarks Performance figures are generated with a combination of Apogee/KAP and SunPro/KAP compilers. Now Sun has a complete line of MP servers that address the needs of business and technical markets with equal agility. SPARCserver 10 provides the ideal platform for workgroup computing and customers "upsizing" their PC LANs with database or other client/server applications. When addressing a "downsizing" requirement, SPARCserver 600MP series offers customers the database price/performance they need teamed with the features and packaging they value for minicomputer replacement markets. SPARCserver 10: Low-cost MP Workgroup Server - Mainstream dedicated NFS server - Powerful workgroup compute server - Great database server for small environments, especially PC LANs if combined with NetWare SunLink SPARCserver 630MP: Entry Midrange MP Server - Lowest cost solution for integrated VME expansion - Compact office multiuser system supporting up to 50 directly attached terminals SPARCserver 670MP: Most Expandable Midrange Office Server - Versatile multipurpose server better accommodates combinations of file, database and compute tasks - High-end compute server with double the memory capacity of workgroup servers - Integrated package is ideal single solution for up to 130 directly attached terminals SPARCserver 690MP: Capacity and Flexibility for the Data Center - Supports large database requirements with up to 52-GB disk storage and 25-GB integrated backup capacity - Dual port features to protect access to mission- critical data from system failures NEW FEATURES FOR SPARCserver 600MP Series and SPARCserver 10 ------------------------------------------------------------ Features Benefits --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Single Board MP Design * With MP on the desktop, Sun will do for desktop servers for servers what they did with workstations: become the volume leader ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPARC Modules * SPARC modules provide MP scaleability and the industry's easiest path to next generation technology ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SuperSPARC CPU * Capable of executing three (superscalar technology) instructions per cycle for higher CPU performance at lower clock rates, leaves more headroom for performance growth ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-MB SuperCache * At double the size of competitor's CPU caches, SuperCache improves application performance and reduces traffic on the memory bus. Perfect for database applications speed up ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SuperSPARC Reference MMU * Better context switching support supports over 64,000 contexts improves application throughput for job rich server environments. Increased from 4096 contexts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16Mbit ECC memory supported * Increased memory capacity across the product family * Improved data integrity, ECC now available on workgroup servers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-MB/sec SCSI host adapter * Ready for next generation disk, this SCSI channel provides 2X the bandwidth of current SCSI adapters, improving I/O throughput ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innovative new pizza box * Stacks SBus and MBus connectors on two levels to provide 4 SBus slots, one more than SPARCserver 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Integrated ISDN on SPARCserver 10 * Providing the capability to utilize emerging network technologies is one of many ways this server is ready for the future ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPARCserver 10 Built-in Connectivity: * Integrated connectivity makes this 10baseT/AUI Enet, serial and parallel a better server value and means ports, SCSI-2, audio that expansion slots are really left available for expansion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LANpack * Easy to order configuration for PC LAN application/database server, bundles in NetWare SunLink license ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS ------------------------------------ - SPARCserver 600MP systems with SuperSPARC and SPARCserver 10 will ship with Solaris 1.1 ( with SunOS 4.1.3) later this summer. Solaris 1.1 preserves binary compatibility with current 4.1 applications. See Solaris Intro email for additional information - Solaris 1.1 will support Multiprocessing for 600MP Models 120 and 140 and will ** ONLY ** support SPARCserver 10 Model 30 or 41 and SPARCserver 600MP Model 41. **NO MP** SuperSPARC on Solaris 1.1 - All SBus and VME boards supported by SPARCserver 600MP models 120 and 140 are also supported in the new SuperSPARC SPARCserver 600MP models 41, 52 and 54. In addition, support for the following options have been added for all SPARCserver 600MP models with Solaris 1.1: o GS 24-bit Accelerated 3D Solids SBus card (order from specials) o GT 24-bit Accelerated 3D Solids Tower (order from specials) - The following boards WILL NOT BE SUPPORTED on SPARCserver 10: o X132W SPARCstation 2 32 MB Memory, Primary Expansion Board o X133W SPARCstation 2 32 MB Memory, Secondary Expansion Board o X450 SBus Ethernet Controller (old Marketing part number) o X453A SBus Ethernet Controller O X1009A High-speed Serial Interface (Model 30 only) o X1120A SunPC 3.0 Accelerator SX 16-MHz SBus Card o X1121A SunPC 3.0 Accelerator CS 25-MHz SBus Card o GS board from the SPARCstation 2 (see Upgrades email) U.S. PRICING AND ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS -------------------------------------- END USER AND RESELLER PRICE LIST See actual price lists for specific product notes Order List Discount Same Day Description Number Price Category Service Price ============================================================================= SPARCserver 10 --------------- 1 CPU, Model 30, S10S-30-32-P43 $16,995 A $ 55 32MB, 424MB disk, internal floppy 1 CPU, Model 41, S10S-41-32-P43 $23,495 A $ 55 32MB, 424MB disk, internal floppy 2 CPU, Model 52, S10S-52-64-P48 $37,295 A $130 64MB, 2x1GB disk, internal floppy 4 CPU, Model 54, S10S-54-64-P48 $55,295 A $190 64MB, 2x1GB disk, internal floppy Notes: - MP SuperSPARCpackages require Solaris 2.x and are not available until later this year Expansion Memory ---------------- 16MB Memory X116F $1,300 A N/C Expansion (16-Mbyte SIMMs) 64MB Memory X164F $6,400 A N/C Expansion (64-Mbyte SIMMs) Processor Modules ----------------- SM41 1 40MHz X1161A $10,000 A $30 SuperSPARC/SuperCache on a SPARC module SM52 2 45MHz X1162A $18,000 A $60 SuperSPARC/SuperCache on a SPARC module Order List Discount Same Day Description Number Price Category Service Price ============================================================================= SPARCserver 630MP with SuperSPARC --------------------------------- 1 CPU, Model 41, S630-41-64-P51 $47,000 A $350 64MB, 1.3GB disk, internal SunCD 2 CPUs, Model 52, S630-52-128-P51 $62,200 A $380 128MB, 1.3GB disk, internal SunCD 4 CPUs, Model 54, S630-54-128-P51 $80,200 A $440 128MB, 1.3GB disk, internal SunCD 1 CPU, Model 41, S630GX-41-64-P51 $52,700 A $420 GX w/19" Trinitron, 64MB, 1.3GB disk, internal SunCD Notes: - MP packages require Solaris 2.x and are not available until later this year SPARCserver 630MP ----------------- 2 CPUs, Model 120, S630-120-64-P51 $41,000 A $370 64MB, 1.3GB SCSI disk, internal SunCD 4 CPUs, Model 140, S630-140-128-P51 $56,200 A $420 128MB, 1.3GB SCSI disk, internal SunCD 2 CPUs, Model 120, S630GX-120-64-P51 $46,700 A $440 GX w/19" Trinitron, 64MB, 1.3GB SCSI disk, internal SunCD Processor Modules ----------------- SM100 2 Cypress/ X1160A $10,000 A $50 Ross CPUs on a SPARC module SM41 1 40MHz X1161A $10,000 A $30 SuperSPARC/SuperCache on a SPARC module SM52 2 45MHz X1162A $18,000 A $60 SuperSPARC/SuperCache on a SPARC module Expansion Memory ---------------- 64MB ECC Memory X168A $5,200 A N/C Expansion SIMMs (4-Mbyte SIMMs) 256MB ECC Memory X146A $25,000 A N/C Expansion SIMMs (16-Mbyte SIMMs) Order List Discount Same Day Description Number Price Category Service Price ============================================================================= SPARCserver 670MP with SuperSPARC ---------------------------------- 1 CPU, Model 41, S670-41-64-P59 $66,000 A $450 64MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, internal SunCD 1 CPUs, Model 41, S670128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, internal SunCD 2 CPUs, Model 52, S670-52-128-P59 $81,200 A $480 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, internal SunCD 1 CPU, Model 41, S670-41-64-P53 $70,000 A $515 64MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 1 CPUs, Model 41, S670-41-128-P53 $75,200 A $515 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 2 CPUs, Model 52, S670-52-128-P53 $85,200 A $545 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 4 CPUs, Model 54, S670-54-128-P53 $103,200 A $605 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Notes: - MP packages require Solaris 2.x and are not available until later this year SPARCserver 670MP ----------------- 2 CPUs, Model 120, S670-120-64-P59 $60,000 A $420 64MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, internal SunCD 2 CPUs, Model 120, S670-120-128-P59 $65,200 A $420 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, internal SunCD 4 CPUs, Model 140, S670-140-128-P59 $75,200 A $470 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, internal SunCD 2 CPUs, Model 120, S670-120-64-P53 $64,000 A $535 64MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 2 CPUs, Model 120, S670-120-128-P53 $69,200 A $535 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 4 CPUs, Model 140, S670-140-128-P53 $79,200 A $585 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Processor Modules ----------------- SM100 2 Cypress/ X1160A $10,000 A $50 Ross CPUs on a SPARC module SM41 1 40MHz X1161A $10,000 A $30 SuperSPARC/SuperCache on a SPARC module SM52 2 45MHz X1162A $18,000 A $60 SuperSPARC/SuperCache on a SPARC module Expansion Memory ---------------- 64MB ECC Memory X168A $5,200 A N/C Expansion SIMMs (4-Mbyte SIMMs) 64MB ECC Memory 164A $9,000 A N/C Expansion board (4-Mbyte SIMMs) 256MB ECC Memory X146A $25,000 A N/C Expansion SIMMs (16-Mbyte SIMMs) Order List Discount Same Day Description Number Price Category Service Price ============================================================================= SPARCserver 690MP with SuperSPARC --------------------------------- 1 CPU, Model 41, S690-41-128-P61* $98,000 A $605 128MB, 4x1.3GB IPI disks, internal SunCD 2 CPUs, Model 52 S690-52-128-P61* $108,000 A $635 128MB, 4x1.3GB IPI disks, internal SunCD 1 CPU, Model 41, S690-41-128-P63* $111,600 A $750 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 2 CPUs, Model 52 S690-52-128-P63* $121,600 A $780 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 4 CPUs, Model 54, S690-54-128-P63* $139,600 A $840 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape * Append V3 for 230V operation or V4 for 240V operation. Notes: - MP packages require Solaris 2.x and are not available until later this year SPARCserver 690MP ----------------- 2 CPUs, Model 120, S690-120-128-P61* $92,000 A $585 128MB, 4x1.3GB IPI disks, internal SunCD 4 CPUs, Model 140, S690-140-128-P61* $102,000 A $635 128MB, 4x1.3GB IPI disks, internal SunCD 2 CPUs, Model 120, S690-120-128-P63* $105,600 A $770 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 4 CPUs, Model 140, S690-140-128-P63* $115,600 A $820 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape * Append V3 for 230V operation or V4 for 240V operation. Processor Modules -----------------SM100 2 Cypress/ X1160A $10,000 A $50 Ross CPUs on a SPARC module SM41 1 40MHz X1161A $10,000 A $30 SuperSPARC/SuperCache on a SPARC module SM52 2 45MHz X1162A $18,000 A $60 SuperSPARC/SuperCache on a SPARC module Expansion Memory ---------------- 64MB ECC Memory X168A $5,200 A N/C Expansion SIMMs (4-Mbyte SIMMs) 64MB ECC Memory 164A $9,000 A N/C Expansion board (4-Mbyte SIMMs) 256MB ECC Memory X146A $25,000 A N/C Expansion SIMMs (16-Mbyte SIMMs) New Options Price List Order List Discount Same Day Description Number Price Category Service Price ============================================================================= Monitors -------- 17" greyscale 364A $3,200 A $30 monitor and GX frame buffer 19" color 366A $7,700 A $60 monitor and GXplus frame buffer SBus Expansion --------------- SBus Fast SCSI 1053A $1,095 A $20 Buffered Ethernet (FSBE/S) Server Option Packs ------------------- File Server Pack X2013A $8,495 B $135 1.3GB SCSI DT Storage Module, 5GB 8mm Tape DT Storage Module, 644MB DT SunCD Pack LAN Server Pack X2018A $9,400 B $135 1.3GB SCSI DT Storage Module, 5GB 8mm Tape DT Storage Module, 644MB DT SunCD Pack, NetWare SunLink (Two Licenses) Database Pack X2014A $17,995 B $190 SCSI Expansion Pedestal 2x1.3GB SCSI Disks, 1 Disk Tray, 1 SBus SCSI Host Adapter, 5GB 8mm Tape Backup Drive, 644MB Int Database Pack X2016A $25,495 B $290 SCSI Expansion Pedestal 4x1.3GB SCSI Disks, 1 Disk Tray, 1 SBus SCSI Host Adapter, 5GB 8mm Tape Backup Drive, 644MB Internal SunCD Print Server Pack SPRN-400 $2,695 A $65 SPARCprinter, NeWSprint Software SBus Printer Card ** All current options are supported on new SPARCserver 600MP models 41, ** ** 52, and 54. Please refer to current price list for details. ** ** See SPARCstation 10 Intro Email for additional SPARCserver 10 options ** Type 5 Country Kits For 600MP ------------------------------ Type 5 Country Kits for US and Canada ONLY: North American X3500L N/C N/C UNIX X3540L N/C N/C International Type 5 Country Kits: North American Universal X3501L N/C N/C (for all countries except US and Canada) UNIX Universal X3541L N/C N/C (for all countries except US and Canada) French X3502L N/C N/C German X3503L N/C N/C Swiss-French X3504L N/C N/C Swiss-German X3505L N/C N/C Swedish X3506L N/C N/C UK X3507L N/C N/C Taiwan X3544L N/C N/C Korean X3545L N/C N/C Japanese X3546L N/C N/C Norwegian X3570L N/C N/C Portuguese X3571L N/C N/C Spanish X3572L N/C N/C Danish X3573L N/C N/C Italian X3574L N/C N/C Netherlands X3575L N/C N/C Australian X3576L N/C N/C Finnish X3577L N/C N/C Note: Includes documentation, keyboard, localized power cords and microphone. Type 5 Country Kits For SPARCserver 10 -------------------------------------- Type 5 Country Kits for US and Canada ONLY: North American X3500F N/C N/C UNIX X3540F N/C N/C International Type 5 Country Kits: North American Universal X3501F N/C N/C (for all countries except US and Canada) UNIX Universal X3541F N/C N/C (for all countries except US and Canada) French X3502F N/C N/C German X3503F N/C N/C Swiss-French X3504F N/C N/C Swiss-German X3505F N/C N/C Swedish X3506F N/C N/C UK X3507F N/C N/C Taiwan X3544F N/C N/C Korean X3545F N/C N/C Japanese X3546F N/C N/C Norwegian X3570F N/C N/C Portuguese X3571F N/C N/C Spanish X3572F N/C N/C Danish X3573F N/C N/C Italian X3574F N/C N/C Netherlands X3575F N/C N/C Australian X3576F N/C N/C Finnish X3577F N/C N/C Note: Includes documentation, keyboard, localized power cords and microphone. Configuration Guide Differences ** These are the exceptions or additions to the guidelines for current ** ** 600MP. Please refer to existing price list for further details ** SPARC modules ------------- - A combination of SM100 Cypress/Ross and SM41 or SM52 SuperSPARC SPARCmodules are not supported on any SPARCserver 600MP - Only one SM41 SPARC module is supported under Solaris 1.1. MP SuperSPARC requires Solaris 2.x Memory ------ - On the SPARCserver 600MP, only the system board supports the new 16MB SIMMS in groups of sixteen. 128MB packages use all 32 SIMM slots. - 16MB SIMMs are not supported on the memory expansion board for SPARCserver 600MP SBus Buffered Ethernet Cards ---------------------------- - The FSBE/S card supports one 10MB/s SCSI bus and one buffered ethernet connection. The ethernet connection is twisted pair interface only. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information send mail to info-sunflash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. Subscription requests should be sent to sunflash-request@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. Archives are on solar.nova.edu, paris.cs.miami.edu, uunet.uu.net, src.doc.ic.ac.uk and ftp.adelaide.edu.au 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.