---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash New Differential SCSI-2 Disk Technology For SPARcserver 690MP And More Aggressive Pricing For Current 670MP and 690MP Configurations SunFLASH Vol 47 #20 November 1992 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *********************************************************************** * * * Sun expands 600MP product family with new low-cost data center * * packages, improved I/O throughput, greater disk capacity and * * now more aggressive pricing on 670MP and 690MP * * * * * * SPARCserver 600MP Series Enhancements: * * * * - New low-cost 690MP data center package with next generation 2.1GB * * differential SCSI disk drops data center entry price by 24%. * * * * - Next generation 10-MB/sec differential SCSI disk improves SCSI * * disk throughput and increases 690MP disk capacity to over 100GB. * * * * - New 2.1GB differential SCSI disk pedestal available for 630MP and * * 670MP increasing office server storage capacity to 41GB. * * * * - More aggressive pricing for existing 670MP and 690MP packages * * with price decreases of 7% to 17% depending on the package. * * * *********************************************************************** SMCC now expands its industry leading server product line with a new low-cost data center package that incorporates the latest high performance SCSI-2 disk technology. The new 10MB/sec 2.1GB differential SCSI-2 disk provides better SCSI disk throughput and increased capacity for Sun MP servers. In addition, Sun is also offering new aggressive pricing for existing 670MP and 690MP packages. As always, the latest disk technology is also available as add-on options for existing systems and in expansion pedestals/cabinets. With over 7800 systems installed, the SPARCserver 600MP series has taken the top spot for volume in the UNIX MP server market in less than one year since announcement. Sun's expanded family of 600MP servers continues to provide customers the best value in network resources with an unmatched combination of application throughput, growth path and innovation. What's New - Applications Throughput: - Faster SCSI disk throughput with new 2.1GB drives providing 25% better sequential I/O throughput per disk - More I/O operations per SCSI controller as 10MB/sec adaptor supports more disk per string. Saves on SBus slots too. Growth: - Higher maximum capacity for the data center with disk storage to over 100GB on future Solaris 2.X releases - More storage for the office environment with disk capacities of up to 41GB for SPARCserver 630MP, 670MP and SPARCserver 10 - Easy system enhancement for installed-base with add-on options that mix and match in existing cabinets with 1.3GB SCSI or IPI disks Innovation: - New differential SCSI-2 drive trays for data center cabinet offer best storage density with up to 25GB in a single system footprint - DSBE/S differential SCSI-2 host adapter provides 25 meter SCSI bus length increasing ease and flexibility of configuration NEW SPARCserver 690MP LOW-COST DATA CENTER ------------------------------------------- Offering a new cost-effective entry price for Sun's data center cabinet, the new SPARCserver 690MP packages provide an ideal single footprint system supporting up to 25GB internal disk storage, four way multiprocessing, up to 1GB memory and 25GB unattended backup capacity. Two package configurations are available for easy orderability: P71 Packages: 64MB memory, 2 x 2.1GB differential SCSI-2 disk, DSBE/S adapter and internal SunCD available with: model 120 and model 41 P73 Packages: 64MB or 128MB memory, 4 x 2.1GB differential SCSI-2 disk, DSBE/S adapter, internal SunCD and internal 5GB 8mm Tape drive available with : all models, 120/140/41/52/54 NEW FEATURES & BENEFITS FOR SPARCserver 600MP Series ---------------------------------------------------- Features Benefits --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.1GB Differential SCSI-2 * Increased storage capacity and Disk better cost/MB of storage for large server applications * over 100GB on 690MP with Solaris 2.X ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DSBE/S (10MB/s differential * supports more disks (6) per single SCSI-2 adapter ) host adapter increasing I/O throughput and conserving SBus slots * offers up to 25 meters SCSI bus length for improved configurability * integrated buffered ethernet offers opportunity to balance network and disk connections to improve overall throughput ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 disk tray for data * better storage density per footprint center storage expansion with up to 12.6GB per tray and 25GB in 690MP system cabinet * front accessible ID switches and status for easier installation and maintenance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- new SCSI expansion pedestal * higher disk storage capacity for 630MP, 670MP and SPARCserver 10 increasing up to 41GB with Solaris 2.X * custom factory-built configurations simplify purchase/installation for customers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS ------------------------------------ - New 2.1GB differential SCSI-2 disk and DSBE/S require Solaris 1.1 or later. - CONFIGURATION LIMITATION: Solaris 1.1 will only support up to 24 of the new 2.1GB disks for the 690MP. That is four full trays with four host adapters. Trays can be located in system cabinet (two maximum) or in an expansion cabinet. - Future releases of Solaris 2.X are required to expand support beyond 24 of the 2.1GB disk for the SPARCserver 690MP. Attachment of the additional DSBE/S adapters is accommodated by adding SBus Expansion Subsystem Boards. Up to 8 DSBE/S adapters and 48 2.1GB disks can be supported with future Solaris 2.X releases. - CONFIGURATION LIMITATION: A maximum of two expansion pedestals or 16 of the new 2.1GB differential SCSI-2 disks will be supported by SPARCserver 630MP, 670MP or SPARCserver 10 with either Solaris 1.1 or 2.X REPRICING MATRIX FOR EXISTING SPARCserver 670MP AND 690MP --------------------------------------------------------- All packages and models of SPARCserver 670MP and 690MP have been reduced in price by US $ 10,000. In addition, 128MB memory configurations of SPARCserver 670MP include an additional discount for bundled memory. Order Current U.S. New Price Description Number List Price As Of Oct 13 ============================================================================ SPARCserver 670MP ------------------ Model 41: 64MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, S670-41-64-P59 $66,000 $56,000 internal SunCD 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, S670-41-128-P59 $71,200 $59,500 internal SunCD 64MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-41-64-P53 $70,000 $60,000 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-41-128-P53 $75,200 $63,500 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 52: 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, S670-52-128-P59 $81,200 $69,500 internal SunCD 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-52-128-P53 $85,200 $73,500 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 54: 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-54-128-P53 $103,200 $91,500 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 120: 64MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, S670-120-64-P59 $60,000 $50,000 internal SunCD 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, S670-120-128-P59 $65,200 $53,500 internal SunCD 64MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-120-64-P53 $64,000 $54,000 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-120-128-P53 $69,200 $57,500 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 140: 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disk, S670-140-128-P59 $75,200 $63,500 internal SunCD 128MB, 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-140-128-P53 $79,200 $67,500 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Order Current U.S. New Price Description Number List Price As Of Oct 13 ============================================================================ SPARCserver 690MP ----------------- 128MB, 4x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-41-128-P61 $98,000 $88,000 internal SunCD 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks S690-41-128-P63 $111,600 $101,600 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 128MB, 4x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-52-128-P61 $108,000 $98,000 internal SunCD 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks S690-52-128-P63 $121,600 $111,600 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks S690-54-128-P63 $139,600 $129,600 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 128MB, 4x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-120-128-P61 $92,000 $82,000 internal SunCD 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks S690-120-128-P63 $105,600 $95,600 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 128MB, 4x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-140-128-P61 $102,000 $92,000 internal SunCD 128MB, 6x1.3GB IPI disks S690-140-128-P63 $115,600 $105,600 internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape NEW PRICELIST FOR ORDERING AND CONFIGURATION -------------------------------------------- Order List Discount Same Day Description Number Price Category Service Price ============================================================================= SPARCserver 670MP with SuperSPARC --------------------------------- High-end Office Servers Model 41 with One SuperSPARC Processor and SuperCache 2x1.3GB SCSI disk S670-41-64-P59 $56,000 A $450 64MB, internal SunCD 2x1.3GB SCSI disks S670-41-128-P59 $59,500 A $450 128M, internal SunCD 2x1.3GB SCSI disks S670-41-64-P53 $60,000 A $515 64MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 2x1.3GB SCSI disks S670-41-128-P53 $63,500 A $515 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 52 with Two SuperSPARC Processors and SuperCache 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-52-128-P59 $69,500 A $480 128MB, internal SunCD 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-52-128-P53 $73,500 A $545 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 54 with Four SuperSPARC Processors and SuperCache 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-54-128-P53 $91,500 A $605 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape SPARCserver 670MP ----------------- High-end Office Servers Model 120 with Two SPARC Processors 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-120-64-P59 $50,000 A $420 64MB, internal SunCD 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-120-128-P59 $53,500 A $420 128MB, internal SunCD 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-120-64-P53 $54,000 A $535 64MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-120-128-P53 $57,500 A $535 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 140 with Four SPARC Processors 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-140-128-P59 $63,500 A $470 128MB, internal SunCD 2x1.3GB SCSI disks, S670-140-128-P53 $67,500 A $585 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape NEW 690MP PRICES ________________ Order List Discount Same Day Description Number Price Category Service Price ============================================================================= SPARCserver 690MP with SuperSPARC --------------------------------- High-Performance Data Center Servers Model 41 with One SuperSPARC Processor and SuperCache 2x2.1GB SCSI disks, S690-41-64-P71* $76,000 A $475 64MB, internal SunCD **NEW** 4x2.1GB SCSI disks, S690-41-64-P73* $88,000 A $610 64MB, internal SunCD, **NEW** 5GB 8mm tape 4x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-41-128-P61* $88,000 A $605 128MB, internal SunCD 6x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-41-128-P63* $101,600 A $750 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 52 with Two SuperSPARC Processors and SuperCache 4x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-52-128-P61* $98,000 A $635 128MB, internal SunCD 4x2.1GB SCSI disks, S690-52-128-P73* $101,500 A $670 128MB, internal SunCD **NEW** 5GB 8mm tape 6x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-52-128-P63* $111,600 A $780 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 54 with Four SuperSPARC Processors and SuperCache 4x2.1GB SCSI disks, S690-54-128-P73* $119,500 A $730 128MB, internal SunCD, **NEW** 5GB 8mm tape 6x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-54-128-P63* $129,600 A $840 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape * Append V3 for 230V operation or V4 for 240V operation. SPARCserver 690MP ----------------- High-performance Data Center Servers Model 120 with Two SPARC Processors 2x2.1GB SCSI disks, S690-120-64-P71* $70,000 A $495 64MB, internal SunCD **NEW** 4x2.1GB SCSI disks, S690-120-64-P73* $82,000 A $660 64MB, internal SunCD, **NEW** 5GB 8mm tape 4x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-120-128-P61* $82,000 A $585 128MB, internal SunCD 6x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-120-128-P63* $95,600 A $770 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape Model 140 with Four SPARC Processors 4x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-140-128-P61* $92,000 A $635 128MB, internal SunCD 4x2.1GB SCSI disks, S690-140-128-P73* $95,500 A $710 128MB, internal SunCD, **NEW** 5GB8mm tape 6x1.3GB IPI disks, S690-140-128-P63* $105,600 A $820 128MB, internal SunCD, 5GB 8mm tape * Append V3 for 230V operation or V4 for 240V operation. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information send mail to info-sunflash@Sun.COM. Subscription requests should be sent to sunflash-request@Sun.COM. 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