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DIGITAL'S CUSTOMER UPDATE VOLUME 5, NO. 4 -- APRIL 12, 1994 Overview Optimizing Open Client/Server Computing As a follow-on to two earlier announcements of open client/server computing solutions, Digital has unveiled new Alpha AXP hardware and configurations, advanced VAX systems, operating system enhancements, new software, and an expanded applications portfolio. Hardware Digital 2100 Server Models A500MP and A600MP The first in a series of affordable SMP, PCI based servers, these products provide unmatched functionality, price/performance, and expandability. They are backed by a unique three-year, onsite hardware warranty. Digital 2100 Server Model A500MP-R With this rackmount system you can achieve significant savings in the costs of floor space while creating high availability configurations providing for maximum expandability. Digital 2100 A500TDS Technical Developer's System A member of the new Digital 2100 Server family, this is a prepackaged system of hardware and software that meets the needs of technical application developers. AdvantageCluster File Server for NFS Applications Based on the DEC 3000 Model 800 and the GIGAswitch system, this scalable server delivers the industry's highest NFS throughput. AdvantageCluster Compute Servers 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Formerly the Digital Cluster Parallel Systems, these four servers are all rackmounted, enhanced with prepackaged software tools, and configured under single order numbers. AdvantageCluster Available Server Two new models of fully configured cabinet systems combine DECsafe Available Server software with DEC 3000 AXP servers to support high availability applications. VAX 4000 Model 105A and ADVANTAGE-UPGRADES This desktop system provides quality driven, performance rich solutions plus a direct line into the next generation of Alpha AXP systems. MicroVAX 3100 Model 95 and ADVANTAGE-UPGRADES The Model 95 offers more than a 30 percent performance improvement for the same price as the Model 90 it is replacing. VAX Packaging Migration Digital is offering new, network ready packages and continuing to offer Traditional and Base systems. StorageWorks RAID Array 210 Subsystem Available as an internal option for the Digital 2100 Server, this RAID subsystem supports up to 21 disk drives per controller, with two controllers per system. It can also stand alone in combination with StorageWorks disk drives and enclosures. EtherWORKS Update o Turbo EISA (DE425) NIC for Windows NT AXP o PCMCIA Turbo and Turbo Plus PC NICs o Turbo PCI (DE435) 32 Bit Ethernet PC Adapter OPEN DECconnect Update o 110 IDC Voice System o T586B Panel/Wallplate Inserts and Cables o Modular Mounting System DEC OSF/1 Software DEC OSF/1 Support for Digital 2100 Server DEC OSF/1 V2.0B will deliver support in June for Digital 2100 Server uniprocessor configurations, while the V3.0 Early Ship Program will begin in August. TechAdvantage Software for DEC OSF/1 AXP Systems Initial packages shipping between April and June 1994 will support Fortran 90, Fortran 77, C/C++, and general developers. Special pricing is being offered until August 15, 1994. DEC Fortran 90 V1.0 for DEC OSF/1 AXP Systems Digital's DEC Fortran 90 conforms with the new Fortran 90 standard and the High Performance Fortran extensions. Digital Parallel Software Environment for DEC OSF/1 AXP The PSE consists of tools and an execution environment to support development, tuning, and deployment of Fortran 90 applications. Special introductory pricing will be available until July 28, 1995, with shipments starting August 1994. InfoBroker Server for OSF/1 AXP and Client for Windows InfoBroker V1.0 gathers scattered information for a workgroup to locate, access, and manage. It ensures an easy, cost-effective path to an X.500 directory service through a standards based format. Windows NT Software Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) for Windows NT Digital is the first vendor to announce a DCE product for Windows NT platforms. This is a simple, yet powerful computing environment for building, using, and maintaining client/server applications. Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server Daytona Release This release provides performance improvements in terms of both speed and size. Windows NT Advanced Server will support the Digital 2100 Server family. Microsoft SQL Server for Windows NT 4.21 for Alpha AXP The Digital 2100 Server Model A500MP, combined with the SQL Server, provides a high performance solution meeting downsizing requirements. OpenVMS Software OpenVMS Future Directions Enhancements for open client/server computing include 64 bit virtual addressing, a log structured file system that provides radical improvements, a Windows based PC management station for system administration, wide-area disaster-tolerant computing, and XPG4 branding. OpenVMS AXP V6.1 With this release, OpenVMS AXP software will provide functionality equivalent to that of OpenVMS VAX V6.1. OpenVMS VAX V6.1 A major functional release, V6.1 provides new capabilities demonstrating Digital's commitment to the OpenVMS VAX environment. VAXcluster and VMScluster Software for OpenVMS V6.1 You can choose VAXcluster software for OpenVMS VAX V6.1 or VMScluster software for OpenVMS AXP V6.1. Your choice is now architecture independent, since the VAXcluster and VMScluster systems are functionally equivalent. DEC BASIC V1.0 for OpenVMS AXP Systems A component of the COHESION environment, this native compiler runs on and generates code for OpenVMS AXP systems, taking advantage of the performance capabilities of this operating system. Other Software PATHWORKS Software Developer's Kit (SDK) V5.1 The kit includes state-of-the-art tools and APIs to enable the creation of client/server business solutions. BASEstar Family on AXP, Intel, and VAX Platforms The BASEstar family provides manufacturers with flexible and easy-to-use information technology for their integration needs. Enhancements include BASEstar Open Client for Windows NT V2.0, which extends Digital's offerings to PCs. TeamLinks for Macintosh V2.0 Delivering the same capabilities as TeamLinks for Windows products that are now shipping, TeamLinks for Macintosh will ship at the end of the month. DECimage V3.0 A client/server platform, DECimage V3.0 allows the rapid development of customizable document management solutions. DECmessageQ V3.0 There are new UNIX and Windows NT server products, and message recovery is now on all server platforms. Pricing has been reduced and simplified. POLYCENTER Update o Performance Solution V2.1 for OpenVMS o File Optimizer for OpenVMS V2.0 o DECnet Manager on NetView V1.0 for DEC OSF/1 AXP o Migration to POLYCENTER NetView Environment Electronic Data Interchange Update o DEC/EDI V2.0 o DEC/EDI FileBridge V1.1 Software Updates o TUXEDO Software V2.1 for DEC OSF/1 AXP Systems o DECmigrate V1.2 for DEC OSF/1 AXP V2.0 Systems o DEC SNA Peer Server V1.1 and IBM Interconnect Access Business Partner Solutions Mentor Graphics Applications on DEC OSF/1 AXP Systems This suite of applications ported to the DEC OSF/1 AXP platform provides leading electronic design automation. WordPerfect for ALL-IN-1 on VAX and Alpha AXP Systems Digital and WordPerfect Corporation have signed an agreement whereby Digital will sell, distribute, and support WordPerfect for ALL-IN-1 systems worldwide. Load Sharing Facility V1.2 for UNIX Clusters Digital has teamed with Platform Computing Corporation to offer Load Sharing Facility software and Digital service for heterogeneous UNIX workstation clusters. Volume discounts are available, cutting as much as 35 percent from the list price. Calendar Manager for Macintosh, Windows, and ALL-IN-1 New features include an Executive Diary user interface for Microsoft Windows users and the ability to view system-wide distribution lists. Introductory prices extend to June 30, 1994. Services LeaseWorks Digital's new suite of financing programs can provide you with investment protection, flexible acquisition and financing methods, and tools to lower your costs.