---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash SPARCengine 10: The Multiprocessing Power Platform for Embedded Computing Applications. SunFLASH Vol 41 #36 May 1992 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcing the SPARCengine 10 series of board computer products -- SPARCengine 10 is the SPARCstation 10 motherboard for use in embedded computing applications. It offers all the performance, features, and hardware/software compatibility of the SPARCstation 10, Models 30 and 41, workstations -- Allows OEMs and system integrators to speed their new products to market and keep ahead of competitors. OEMs can spend more time INNOVATING on top of the SPARCengine 10 platform -- SPARCengine 10 is the industry's highest performance single board computer -- SPARCengine 10 is the only RISC-based single board computer with modular onboard multiprocessing capability -- High-integration, compact size [298.9mm (11.8") x 236.2mm (9.3") x 64.0mm (2.5")], and low power dissipation design make SPARCengine 10 easy to embed -- 14 industry-standard I/O ports onboard and full Solaris and SPARCware compatibility offer unmatched applications flexibility -- Two MBus slots facilitate easy upgrades to faster and/or multiple CPUs via simple SuperSPARC CPU module swaps Sun introduces the new SPARCengine 10 family of board-level products for OEMs and system integrators. Two configurations of the SPARCengine 10 are offered: Short Order Description Number ===================================================== 1. SPARCengine 10 Model 30 SE10-30 ----------------------- SPARCengine 10 with SuperSPARC processor, 0 MB of memory, and 2-user Solaris RTU license. 2. SPARCengine 10 Model 41 SE10-41 ----------------------- SPARCengine 10 with SuperSPARC processor, 1-MB external cache, 0 MB of memory, and 2-user Solaris RTU license. PERFORMANCE ----------- SE10-30 SE10-41 CPU clock rate (MHz) 36 40. SPECint92 44.2 52.6 SPECfp92 52.9 64.7 MIPS 86.1 96.2 MFLOPS (DP Linpack) 10.6 17.2 Performance figures are generated with a combination of Apogee/KAP and SunPro/KAP compilers. AVAILABILITY ------------ Both configurations of SPARCengine 10 are orderable today and will begin shipping in September, 1992. The following appears on the May 19, 1992 SPARC Reseller U.S. Price List: Short Order List Discount Same Day Description Number Price Category Service Price ============================================================================== SPARCengine 10 Single-Board Workstation (Minimum order quantity: three) SPARCengine 10 Model 30 SE10-30 $11,500 A N/A ----------------------- - 36Mhz SuperSPARC processor on SPARC MBus module - A total of two MBus CPU module slots - 0-MB memory onboard (8 SIMM sockets) - Supports up to 96/512 Mbytes ECC memory (16/64-Mbyte SIMMS) - Four SBus I/O expansion slots - Includes 10MBytes/sec SCSI-2, twisted pair Ethernet, AUI Ethernet, two RS423/232C serial ports, parallel port, and ISDN - 16-bit CD-quality audio, floppy, and keyboard/mouse ports - Includes Solaris Two-User Right-to-Use License SPARCengine 10 Model 41 SE10-41 $18,000 A N/A ----------------------- - 40MHz SuperSPARC processor with 1 Mbyte of external cache on SPARC MBus module - A total of two MBus CPU module slots - 0-MB memory onboard (8 SIMM sockets) - Supports up to 96/512 Mbytes ECC memory (16/64-Mbyte SIMMS) - Four SBus I/O expansion slots - Includes 10MBytes/sec SCSI-2, twisted pair Ethernet, AUI Ethernet, two RS423/232C serial ports, parallel port, and ISDN - 16-bit CD-quality audio, floppy, and keyboard/mouse ports - Includes Solaris Two-User Right-to-Use License ============================================================================= SPARCengine 10 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) ============================================================================= Adapter Cables -------------- Audio/AUI Adapter Cable X987A $75 B N/C Note: For AUI Ethernet support, the SPARCengine 10 requires an Audio/AUI Adapter cable. This allows for both an audio and an AUI connection. Serial Port Splitter Cable X985A $50 N/D N/C IBM-compatible Parallel Port X975A $95 B N/C Adapter Cable Centronics-compatible Parallel X976A $75 B N/C ============================================================================== Ordering Notes - - When ordering peripherals for use with SPARCengine 10, refer to the "Option Compatibility" table to verify compatibility. - All products compatible with the SPARCstation 10 are compatible with SPARCengine 10. - Refer to the "Accessories" section for System Accessory Kits - Refer to the "Internal Expansion Options" and "External Expansion Options" for SBus options, monitor kits, and external mass storage units. - Other accessories for the SPARCengine 10 are available as spares. Contact your Sun sales representative for more information. - Documentation and Solaris software media must be ordered separately. - The warranty for Sun boards is 90 days, the same as for systems. Contact Sun Service for extended service programs. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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.