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Compaq AlphaServer DS10 Systems
The Compaq AlphaServer DS10 system is an entry-level
system offering 64-bit computing with the Alpha processor.
This single processor system is ideal for ISP/Internet appli-
cations, telecom applications, software development, and
replicated site applications. The 3-U system box can be
mounted in a cabinet or used on a desktop.
Compaq AlphaServer products use the 64-bit Alpha RISC
architecture that supports multiple operating systems:
Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS, and Linux.
For more information on Compaq AlphaServer DS10
systems, see
http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver
System Overview
The Compaq AlphaServer DS10 systems are available with the
600 MHz Alpha chip, the 21264A (marketed as 600 MHz but
it actually runs at 616 MHz). Memory begins at 256 Mbytes
and can be increased to 2 Gbytes. Second-level cache is 2
Mbytes. The switch-based system interconnect exploits the full
potential of the Alpha chip.
The system measures 17 x 19 x 5 inches (3U) and can be
placed on a desktop or rackmounted in a choice of three M-
series cabinets, along with additional disks. In the largest
cabinet (79 inches) up to 12 systems can be installed, or if
more storage is desired, there can be up to 6 StorageWorks
shelves and up to 8 systems. A rackmount slide kit is included
with each system.
Six drive bays are available for storage devices. Each system
includes a CD-ROM and floppy; a 5.25-inch removable media
device can be added. With four 1-inch disks, there can be 218
GB of storage in the system box.
There are four full-length PCI slots: three 64-bit slots and one
32-bit slot. Integrated on the system board are two 10/100 Mbit
fast Ethernet controllers, an IDE controller, two serial ports,
one parallel port, remote management console, and keyboard
and mouse ports.
Systems can be purchased with the Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS
operating systems installed. Or they can be purchased without
any operating system, allowing customers to install Linux.
Features and Benefits
• Performance
The Alpha chip, the world’s fastest microprocessor, is offered
with a switch-based interconnect that supports one 600 MHz
processor and up to 2 Gbytes of memory. This switch-based
system provides a memory bandwidth of up to 1.3 Gbytes/sec
(peak) using a 128-bit memory bus running at 77 MHz. The
peak I/O bandwidth is 250 Mbyes/sec.
• Multiple Operating Systems
No other server offers the flexibility of running so many
operating systems: Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS, and Linux. It’s
ideal as a development tool as well as a Web server or file
server, or for remote applications or E-commerce applications.
• Package and Price
All the features of AlphaServers are now available in a
package that goes anywhere at a price attractive to everyone.
Start with one and then add to your base as your needs
demand. Use the DS10 as a dedicated system or set up a
cluster.
• DS10 Workstations
The 600 MHz system is also offered as a workstation and is
called the AlphaStation DS10.