From: Customer-Update@Digital.com (Customer Update) Subject: Multia MultiClient Desktop Device with New Configurations Date: 1995/05/30 Message-ID: <9505310102.AA28096@raptor.pa.dec.com> X-Deja-AN: 103519936 sender: rjones@usenet.pa.dec.com approved: rjones@pa.dec.com organization: Digital Equipment Corporation x-to: biz.digital.articles.usenet x-received: by raptor.pa.dec.com; id AA28096; Tue, 30 May 95 18:02:38 -0700 newsgroups: biz.digital.articles Multia MultiClient Desktop Device with New Configurations HIGHLIGHTS o 233 MHz configuration provides over 40 percent performance improvement over existing 166 MHz configurations o Expandable SIMM cache and memory options o Extended disk drive storage capacity of 528 MB PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Multia MultiClient Desktop is a network-ready desktop device that lets users run PC, UNIX, OpenVMS, and mainframe applications simultaneously over industry-standard network protocols. Multia Base Software is pre-installed on each Multia MultiClient Desktop configuration. The Multia MultiClient Desktop with a 233 MHz Alpha processor is positioned as an addition to the Multia family for the high end. It does not replace any of the existing models. It supports all Multia software and options. Performance of this model (with 512 KB cache) will be approximately 44 percent faster than the Multia MultiClient Desktop with a 166 MHz Alpha processor and 256 KB cache. A new system box configuration (VX41A-F2) adds flexible cache capability for the Multia MultiClient Desktop with a 166 MHz Alpha processor. It is now available standard with 256 KB cache, expandable to 1 MB. This new configuration also supports an upgradable CPU and a 528 MB 2.5-inch SCSI hard drive. For more information, please see the "Multia Family of MultiClient Desktops" article in the December 1994 Digital's Customer Update. BENEFITS o Upgradable CPU o The 233 MHz system provides approximately 44 percent performance improvement over the existing Multia family members o Expandable SIMM cache and memory options o Extended disk drive storage capacity (528 MB) PRODUCT POSITIONING Multia System Box Configurations (U.S.) Low End High End <----------------------------------------------> VX40A VX40A VX40A VX40A VX41A VX42A -N3 -F3 -N2 -F2 -F2 -F2 Alpha 166 MHz CPU Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Alpha 233 MHz CPU No No No No No Yes 340 MB 2.5-inch SCSI No No Yes Yes No No disk 340 MB 3.5-inch SCSI Yes Yes No No No No disk 528 MB 2.5-inch SCSI No No No No Yes Yes disk 256 KB cache Yes Yes Yes Yes No No 256 KB expandable cache No No No No Yes No 512 KB expandable cache No No No No No Yes Upgradable CPU No No No No Yes Yes Floppy drive No Yes No Yes Yes Yes PCI-based graphics Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes accelerator 24 MB SIMM memory Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Two PCMCIA slots Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes One PCI slot No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Ethernet included Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Audio hardware Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 16-bit CD quality Multia Base Software Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes pre-installed, single user license Manufacturer's $3,495 $3,650 $3,800 $3,950 $4,250 $4,995 Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) AVAILABILITY AND ORDERING The Multia MultiClient Desktop configurations with 233 MHz and 166 MHz are available now, with volume shipments available in June 1995. Order No. Description Multia MultiClient Desktop: VX42A-F2 Multia 233 MHz High End Model VX41A-F2 Multia 166 MHz with 528 MB Drive Additional Memory: VX40M-AA 8 MB SIMM memory (2 x 4 MB SIMM) VX40M-AB 16 MB SIMM memory (2 x 8 MB SIMM) VX40M-AC 32 MB SIMM memory (2 x 16 MB SIMM) VX40M-AD 64 MB SIMM memory (2 x 32 MB SIMM) SERVICE The hardware warranty includes one year onsite, two years return to Digital. Ongoing telephone support is available. Multia software is included in Digital's HelpDesk portfolio of supported products. TECHNICAL DATA Multia MultiClient Desktop with 233 MHz Specifications o 233 MHz Alpha processor o PCI based graphics accelerator o 24 MB SIMM memory o 512 KB cache, expandable to 1 MB o 528 MB 2.5-inch SCSI hard drive o Slots: 2 PCMCIA, 1 PCI o Ethernet included o Floppy drive: 3.5-inch 1.44 MB o External SCSI-II port o Ziff socket provides upgradable CPU capability o Pre-installed Multia Base Software V3.0, single user license