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Part number NS9000

Processor Design:

Intel Pentium® Pro processor; 200-MHz with 64-bit data path, integrated dual 8-KB L1 and 512-KB L2 cache per processor

Number of Processors:

Onboard symmetric multiprocessing supporting up to six Pentium Pro processors

Chipset:

Intel 450GX. Intel MP Spec 1.1 & 1.4 compliant.

System Bus Architecture:

32-bit PCI and EISA bus master 64-bit data path between processors and memory (256-bit with 4-way memory interleave)

Standard Memory:

128-MB RAM standard model 1 configuration (60ns, 36-bit ECC SIMMs)

Memory Expansion:

Expandable to 2-GB ECC with 1, 2, & 4 way interleave support. (4-GB DIMM support in future)

Graphics:

2-MB DRAM PCI Graphics Adapter

CD-ROM Drive:

SCSI CD-ROM drive.

Controllers

Integrated dual-channel PCI/IDE interface supporting up to 4 IDE devices; supports PIO Modes0-4. Integrated 16-bit Ultra SCSI interface (Adaptec 7780).

Floppy Controller:

Integrated floppy controller supporting up to two floppy devices; support for 1.44MB and 2.88MB formats.

Floppy Drive:

1.44MB 3.5" floppy drive (occupying one of the 3.5" drive bays)

Total Expansion Slots:

Twelve: Seven 32-bit PCI slots, Four 32-bit EISA, and One PCI/EISA shared slot.

Total Storage Bays:

Fourteen: One external 3.5" floppy drive bay (occupied with 3.5" floppy); One external 3.5" front accessible bay, One internal 3.5" bay; Five 5.25" front accessible half-height devices (one occupied with CD-ROM); Six 3.5" ALR Quick Hot Swap (1" & 1.6" support). Up to 78-GB total fixed storage.

Supported Software:

MS Windows NT (SMP); Novell Netware (SMP); IBM OS/2 (SMP); SCO UNIX

(MPX/SMP); Sun Solaris (SMP); UnixWare (SMP).

I/O Ports:

Two serial ports (16550 UART); one parallel port (ECP/EPP); one mouse port; one keyboardport

BIOS:

Phoenix Upgradeable Flash BIOS. Intel MP Spec. 1.1 & 1.4 compliant.

Physical Dimensions:

26.75"H x 12.75"W x 23"D, 115 lb. (approximately)

Power Supply:

700-Watt Redundant/Hot-Plugable N+1Power Supply Subsystem (2x350-Watt + 1x 350-Watt spare). Expandable to 1050-Watt (3x350-Watt + 1x350-Watt spare).

Server Management:

ALR InforManager 2.X - embedded server management functions include ActiveCPR (Central Processor Recovery for Windows NT), monitoring of temperatures, voltages, fans, power supply fault status, ECC memory status with reset, system information, CPU and drive activity. Monitoring is facilitated through touchscreen LCD control panel and software applets. Remote monitoring and alerting supported under Windows NT, Novell NetWare. and SCO Unix.

Security:

User and supervisor password, fixed disk boot sector protection, system backup and virus check reminder, keyboard inhibit, and locking bezel door and chassis

Compliance:

FCC Class A, TUV, CE, CSA & UL approved. Year 2000 Ready