Marketing Bulletin AMB98-07 March 3, 1998 Announcing the AM-6060 Network Server New AM-6060 Network Server (far left, foreground) delivers MC68060-based processing power for AlphaTCP networks. Call us for the workstations too. Our AlphaDIRECT PCs (in photo, at right) offer top quality, custom integration, and total support from Alpha Micro.
Contents Introducing the AM-6060 Network Server ................................................................................. 1 The System at a Glance .............................................................................................................. 2 Technology in the AM-6060 ...................................................................................................... 2 AM-6060 Network Server: Specifications and Configurations .................................................
Tables Table 1. AM-6060 Memory Configurator......................................................................................8 Table 2. Choice of SCSI Busses in the AM-6060 Network Server ..............................................11 Table 3. External SCSI Cables ......................................................................................................13 Blank Form: AM-6060 Network Server Configurator ................................................ following p. 24 Click Here...
Introducing the AM-6060 Network Server Dear Alpha Microsystems VAR: here was a time when every Alpha Micro user sat at an alphanumeric terminal with an RS-232 connection to an AMOS host. That picture has been changing for years, driven by networks, PCs, and an upheaval in marketing and distribution. Alpha Micro has introduced many products and services to help you stay close to this evolving market.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________________ The System at a Glance The block diagram in Figure 1 shows the principal features of the AM-6060. This is an introductory view. Details are presented later. ➀ Chassis—The AM-6060 comes in a new, attractively styled deskside chassis. There’s room inside for CPU components and a mix of disks, tapes, and other peripherals. A Wide SCSI bus is standard in one AM-6060 model.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________________ ➀ AM-6060 in Deskside Chassis ➁ AM-6060 Network Server ● ● ● ● ● ● Ethernet Port, 10BaseT WS 68060 CPU Wide SCSI Disks Tapes CD-ROM AM-441 SCSI Repeater WS WS ➂ Four Serial Ports Boot Terminal Typical Attached Devices Modem Modem ➃ External SCSI Port External SCSI Devices ● ● ● RAID Subsystem ½" Tape Drive Other Serial Ports (AM-359) added in upgrade Optional Upgrade to A
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________________ Memory The AM-6060 accommodates main memory from 8MB to 256MB. Four SIMM sockets are provided, the same as in the AM-6000. Configurations range from 8MB (two 4MB SIMMs) to 256MB (four 64MB SIMMs). The arrangement is versatile and easy to upgrade. For details see the AM-6060 Memory Configurator on page 8.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________________ 10 Mbps Ethernet The AM-6060 main processor board includes a 32-bit, bus master Ethernet Controller, capable of communicating at up to 10 megabits per second. Technical features include a 33MHz bus clock and two independent 32-byte FIFO buffers. A 10BaseT Ethernet connector is furnished as standard on the rear of the chassis.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________________ AM-6060 Network Server: Specifications and Configurations Specifications for the AM-6060 are as follows. Ports Ports for connection to modems, an Ethernet network, and other functions are provided on the rear panel of the AM-6060. Figure 2 shows details.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 7 ________________________________________________________________________________ ➂ External SCSI Port ➁ 10 BaseT Ethernet Port ➃ RS-232 Diagnostic Interface (not configurable on initial product release) ➀ Four RJ-45 serial ports with full modem control and lightning protection Figure 2.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 8 ________________________________________________________________________________ Memory The AM-6060 supports a minimum of 8MB and a maximum of 256MB of main memory. Memory is implemented in SIMM modules of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, and 64MB each, installed in sockets on the AM-6060 main processor board. Four sockets are provided. SIMMs are always installed in pairs: two 4MB SIMMs, or two 8MB SIMMs, and so forth. Use PFB-00712-XX 60ns SIMMs.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 9 ________________________________________________________________________________ AM-6060 Chassis The AM-6060 is furnished in an attractively styled deskside mini-chassis. It resembles, in size and general arrangement, the Eagle chassis we’ve been shipping in recent years. Differences in styling give the AM-6060 a streamlined, contemporary appearance.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 10 ________________________________________________________________________________ SCSI Busses As explained earlier, the AM-6060 Network Server is equipped with two SCSI busses: the 50-pin SCSI bus and the 68-pin Wide SCSI bus. Each bus originates at a connector on the main processor board. A flat cable runs from the bus connector to SCSI devices inside the chassis. • A 50-conductor SCSI cable is furnished when the AM-6060 is ordered as part number SBC-06060-00.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 11 ________________________________________________________________________________ Table 2.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 12 ________________________________________________________________________________ SCSI Devices—Support Considerations Wide SCSI Configuration Guidelines A Wide SCSI AM-6060 supports up to five internal SCSI devices, mounted inside the system chassis. See “AM-6000 Chassis,” above, for mounting locations. Additional SCSI devices can be installed outside the chassis. Configuration guidelines are as follows: 1.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 13 ________________________________________________________________________________ Table 3. External SCSI Cables Use This Cable to Connect Chassis to Device External SCSI Connector on AM-6060 Chassis Connector on External SCSI Device Cable Part Number 68-pin 50-pin PDB-00440-80 Cable, 50-pin Centronics to 68-pin External SCSI, 3 ft. 68-pin 50-pin PDB-00440-81 Cable, 50-pin Centronics to 68-pin External SCSI, 6 ft.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 14 ________________________________________________________________________________ Other Installation Considerations Serial Port Applications Since the AM-6060 is a network server, users interact with the system through network workstations rather than serially connected terminals. The four RJ-45 serial ports on the AM-6060 are intended for other functions.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 15 ________________________________________________________________________________ Visit our new AMOS Web site, www.amos-online.com, for a guided tour of all the components on this processor board. Click the AM-6000 photo on the home page to get started.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 16 ________________________________________________________________________________ Surge Protection The serial ports in the AM-6060 provide surge protection as a standard feature. Protection is implemented by an array of zener diodes, sometimes called avalanche diodes. The diodes are mounted on the AM-90 Lightning board to which the four RJ-45 jacks are physically attached.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 17 ________________________________________________________________________________ Software AMOS 2.3A Operating System The AM-6060 runs under AMOS 2.3A and later versions of the AMOS operating system. The AM-6060 configurations defined by part numbers SBC-06060-00 and -01 include an AMOS license. Further information appears in the Reseller Supplement.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 18 ________________________________________________________________________________ Upgrade to AM-6000 If site requirements should outgrow the resources of an AM-6060 Network Server, the system can easily be field upgraded to an AM-6000 Business System. The upgrade is accomplished by adding components inside the chassis and changing out the rear panel. The original chassis remains installed.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 19 ________________________________________________________________________________ The benchmarks in this bulletin are offered for general comparison analysis and example only. For definitive measurements, VARs and end users should verify actual performance based upon their specific applications and environments. The benchmarks we use give an overall indication of system throughput.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 20 ________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Throughput vs. Network Throughput Alpha Micro computers are more efficient in processing data for remote workstations than for cableconnected terminals. You can see the difference in the DOABEN tests charted below. DOABEN (do a benchmark) is a suite of tests that measure multi-user throughput on Alpha Micro computer systems.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 21 ________________________________________________________________________________ The DOABEN Contrast: Serial Users vs. Remote Users High Milestone ratings when added users are REMOTE DOABEN Benchmark: Remote vs. Serial Users 1800 1700 1600 Milestones 1500 1400 20 Remote 40 Remote 20 Serial 40 Serial 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 Number of Users Low Milestone ratings when added users are LOCAL Configuration Notes 1.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 22 ________________________________________________________________________________ AM-6060 vs. Other Networked Alpha Micro Computers AM-6000: 70% more network throughput than an Eagle 500 Ethernet Throughput Relative Speed 300 250 200 Series1 150 Series2 100 50 0 144.74 Eagle 500 146.23 150.51 155.47 System 220.21 Eagle Super 206.54 210.38 210.38 Model 227.28 AM-6000 (Same278.9 network speed as the AM-6060) 233.85 278.
AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 23 ________________________________________________________________________________ Preconfigured Setup We ship the AM-6060 with preconfigured software, ready to plug in and run. The software includes the AMOS 2.3A operating system; AlphaTCP; and a system initialization command file (“INI file”) already modified to work with AlphaTCP. The preconfigured setup is furnished as a tool for your use, as you choose to use it.
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AM-6060 Network Server Configurator Using This Configurator With the information you supply on this configurator, we’ll be able to finish setting up your AM-6060 Network Server before shipment. Fax the completed form to Order Administration at (714) 641-7676. ☛ Need technical assistance? Fax this form, with questions, to (714) 641-7605 or call (800) 487-7877. Date _______________ Dealership Name ________________________________________________________ Dealer No.
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AM-6060 Network Server AMB98-07 Page 27 ________________________________________________________________________________ The Bottom Line Nowadays, connectivity in the Alpha Micro world means TCP network computing. We as a company know it because we listen to you, our Value Added Resellers. Our engineering and support teams know it too, of course, because they’re networking experts. With their knowledge and commitment we’ve now produced the AM-6060 — a system dedicated to the world of networks.
