The Monthly Bulletin For Users Of SPARC Based Products
Issue No. 70
- SPARC INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES NEW
MEMBER HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
- CHECK OUT SI'S NEW WEB SITE
- DATARAM DOUBLES THE MAXIMUM MEMORY
OF SUN ENTERPRISE SERVERS
- LYNX AND EMPRESS CHOSEN FOR FRENCH
UTILITY UPGRADE
- RAVE COMPUTER ASSOCIATION, INC.
EXPANDS INTO THE GLOBAL MARKET
- PORTABLE UNIX LEADER TADPOLE-RDI
APPOINTS CONTINENTAL RESOURCES AS KEY RESELLER FOR COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL MARKETS
- COMMAND SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, SISTER
COMPANY TO GEAR SOFTWARE, UPDATES ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE VERSION
4.57 EXPANDS PROTECTION; IMPROVES EFFICIENCY
- RAVE COMPUTER ASSOCIATION, INC.
NOW OFFERS RED HAT LINUX ON RAVE AXI SYSTEMS FAMILY RED HAT LINUX
OR SOLARIS CAN BE OFFERED AS CHOICE OF PRE-LOADED OPERATING SYSTEM
Hitachi America, Ltd. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi has been a presence in the U.S.
since 1959. There are currently 75 Hitachi companies in North America.
marketing and manufacturing a broad range of electronics, computer
systems and products, semiconductors, and provides industrial equipment
and services throughout the U.S.
For more information about Hitachi America Ltd.
please visit their web site: http://www.hitachi.com.
August 26, 1999 -- Santa Clara, CA -- Thanks
to SI's innovative webmaster, Sara Achenbach, we are pleased to
announce our reconstructed web site. Ease of load time is only one
of the changes you will notice when you surf our site.
Everything from what SPARC Members are doing about
Y2K, Trademarking information and products that have been Certified
SPARC Compliant can be easily accessed in our new site.
Take a moment to check it and let us know what
you think! http://www.sparc.org
Princeton, NJ -- July 21, 1999 -- Dataram Corporation
[AMEX: DTM] a leading provider of gigabyte-class memory for high-performance
workstations and network servers, today announced immediate availability
of a 2GB memory option for Sun Microsystems' 3000-6500 Enterprise-class
servers. This groundbreaking technology doubles the maximum memory
size of Sun's flagship server line with capacities now available
up to 60GB in the Enterprise 6500. The DRS702/2GB memory option
is manufactured exclusively by Dataram. By contrast, Sun's largest
Enterprise memory option, the X7023A, is 1GB capacity.
"Adding memory is the easiest way to boost
the performance of any system. Database applications such as Oracle,
executing large-scale transaction processing and complex decision
support queries will see significant performance gains," states
Alan Sibert, Dataram director of marketing. "Preloading HTML pages
into memory dramatically improves response time across the Internet.
Dataram's 2GB option is the optimal solution for improving system
performance in Enterprise-class computing environments."
Until now the only option for adding memory was
to purchase additional Sun processor boards and additional 1GB kits.
Each 2GB Sun option could cost the user as much as $27,000 and consume
precious system slots. Dataram's list price of $9,775 for the 2GB
kit represents savings of over 60% off Sun's list prices for Sun's
alternative upgrade of a processor board and two 1GB memory kits
and enables double the amount of memory to be installed.
"We put this memory through a series of
stress tests in a heavy transaction processing environment. We were
very pleased with the performance improvement. It has completely
altered our server strategy from adding systems to adding memory.
The cost savings is quite significant," claims a vice president
of a large New York-based financial services firm.
"We expect a tremendous reception from
Sun Enterprise-class users," states Michael Brown, Managing Director
of Computer Global. "Oracle shops are memory-intensive and this
memory option opens the window for dramatic improvements in database
performance within a given class of machine. Customers who might
have considered the Enterprise 10000 before can now purchase the
less expensive Enterprise 6500, load it with 60GB of Dataram's DRS702/2GB
kits and, in certain applications, obtain close to the same performance
levels."
Dataram, a Sun licensee, is the only independent
memory manufacturer to introduce memory options for every Sun server
ever built. Dating back to the 1980s, Dataram has introduced memory
for Sun 4/260, 4/280, 4/330, 4/370, 4/390, 4/470, 4/490, 4/670,
4/690, SPARCserver 1000E, 2000E and Ultra Enterprise 3000 through
10000 servers.
In addition to Sun Microsystems, Dataram Corporation
is a leading provider of large capacity memory products for workstations
and network servers from Compaq, Dell, Digital, HP, IBM, Intel and
Silicon Graphics. The company serves users in diverse industries
such as manufacturing, financial services, internet service providers
(ISPs), government, telecommunications, utilities, research and
education. Dataram is registered with the International Standards
Organization, having met the internationally recognized ISO 9001
quality assurance standard for design/development, production, installation
and service. Dataram memory is a cost-effective alternative to purchasing
memory directly from the system manufacturer. Products are shipped
within hours of order placement and are backed by a lifetime warranty
and express ship replacements program.
Dataram is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey
and is celebrating its 33rd year in the computer industry. Additional
information is available on the Internet at http://www.dataram.com.
Greenbelt, MD - Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. and
Empress Software, Inc. today announced they have been selected for
a joint project by Electricit de France (EDF) to upgrade existing
supervision and control system for hydro-electrical power production
in the French power grid. The project, incorporating both the LynxOS
real-time operating system and the Empress RDBMS (Relational Database
Management System), will provide a secure, flexible and precise
management system for the utility.
The two companies beat out competing solutions
from Oracle, Sybase, Santa Cruz Operation (SCO) and QNX for the
contract on the basis of performance, cost, reliability and ease
of installation.
EDF produces more than 450 billion kilowatt hours
for 13 million customers in France and abroad making it one of the
worlds leading power utility companies. Hydroelectric plants provide
13 percent of its production. Its existing management system runs
on SCO/UNIX based PCs with flat memory files that could not provide
the flexibility and real-time performance their new specifications
required. The new system is a black-box solution for simple and
cost-effective installation on a PC-based network that requires
no administration. LynxOS provides for precise operations and management
in real time while Empress RDBMS offers secure though flexible data
management.
The new system allowed EDF to reduce installation
time from 6 hours to 15 minutes with no loss of data and little
necessity of shutdown. The network upgrade will be complete before
the end of the year.
"We were impressed with the results from the
combination of LynxOS and Empress RDBMS," said Georges Picq, Rsponsable
de LEquipe MCO Hydraulique of EDF. The two companies delivered a
product with a small footprint with a remarkably robust performance
and reliability suited to the needs of our application and resulted
in significant improvements over our preceding system. We intend
to consider Lynx and Empress for the next phase of the upgrade to
be implemented in the next 2-3 years.
About Lynx Real-Time Systems
Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. provides the
foundation software for reliable and high-performance applications
in telecommunications, data communications, avionics, automotive,
office automation and process control systems. Lynx supplies embedded
software products including scalable real-time operating systems,
a software framework for high-availability systems, development
tools and technical support worldwide. These products are based
on such industry standards as POSIX, JAVA and CompactPCI to enable
customers to leverage their investments in software and education.
Lynx holds two patents for real-time software and has three patents
pending. Founded in 1988, Lynx is a privately held company with
offices in North America, Europe and Japan, with worldwide headquarters
in San Jose, California. Information about Lynx Real-Time Systems
is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.lynx.com.
About Empress Empress Software, Inc.
Empress Empress Software, Inc.develops and supports the Empress
Relational Database Management System. The Empress RDBMS is one
of the most powerful and cost effective databases designed especially
for embedded systems developers working with UNIX, Windows or real-time
environments. Since 1979, Empress has been used successfully worldwide
in many fields, including image and voice management, telecommunications,
medical systems, telephony systems, multimedia applications, geographical
information systems and network management. For more information
about Empress, please call (301) 220-1919. Check out our website
at http://www.empress.comor
write to info@empress.com.
Sterling Heights, MI -- August 9,1999 -- Rave
Computer Association, Inc., a leading Sun Microsystems authorized
Master value-added integrator announced today that it will be expanding
sales and services into Europe, Asia and Africa in response to growing
customer demands.
Rave Computer Association, Inc. provides custom-configured
integrated computer systems around Suns board platforms bundled
with software, compatible peripherals and other exceptional value-added
services. Rave Systems provide the solution for those looking for
UNIX systems that allow for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Rave Computers UL test facility and ISO-9002 procedures ensure quality
products and services. Its partnership with Sun Microsystems allows
Rave Computer Association, Inc. the resources to provide the latest
in SPARC-related technology and complete technical support.
"Our participation in the global market
will now offer customers more choices that were not available before.
We look forward to extending our services in providing integrated
solutions to the global market," said Bev LeBoeuf, director of marketing.
The regional office for international sales is
strategically based in New York and can be reached via phone at
1-516-929-3700, fax 1-516-929-6600 or e-mail: craig@rave.com. Rave
Computers overseas representative comes with more than 9 years of
experience with international sales within the UNIX industry.
About Rave Computer Association,
Inc.
Now recognized as a Sun Microsystems authorized
Master value-added integrator, Rave Computer had since its inception
in 1988, established itself as leading distributor of new, and remanufactured
Sun workstations and servers. Today Rave Computer manufactures its
own family of cost-effective, custom configured SPARC-based systems.
Each Rave System is configured with quality components, and is supported
by certified engineers, and with many other value-added benefits.
More information about Rave Computer Association, Inc., and its
Rave Systems can be found on their web site at http://www.rave.net
or by calling 1-800-966-7283.
Carlsbad, CA -- August 23, 1999 -- Portable UNIX
vendor Tadpole-RDI, Inc., of California today announced the appointment
of Continental Resources, Inc. as Key Reseller for its unique ranges
of portable HP-UX and Solaris-based workstations and servers. Continental
Resources was recently rated 10th in Network Magazine's annual ranking
of the top 100 Value Added Resellers (VARs) in North America.
As a Tadpole-RDI Key Reseller, Continental Resources
will hold an inventory of popular configurations of Tadpole-RDI's
three portable UNIX lines UltraBook, VoyagerIIi and PrecisionBook
for resale to industrial and commercial customers, as well as other
resellers addressing these markets. The Tadpole-RDI range will also
be promoted by Continental Resources at key industry events and
trade shows, including the 3rd Telecom Business Conference &
Expo (New York City, August 23-25, 1999) where "Portable UNIX Brings
Value To Your Business" will be the major theme at its booth #387.
Since 1962, Continental Resources has been helping
businesses grow and operate more efficiently by selling, renting,
leasing, servicing and supporting top-of-the-line networking products,
PCs, peripherals, electronic test instruments and software. The
company also manufactures XPRO Systems, its own line of commercial
and industrial PCs and servers. Continental Resources' corporate
headquarters is located in Bedford, MA and the company operates
10 resource centers strategically situated throughout the United
States.
Bill O'Neill, Product Manager states "As
the largest Sun Reseller in New England, and one of the largest
on the East Coast, we are well aware of the value of Unix portability.
Tadpole-RDI products, which are all Sun based, complement Sun's
product line by providing a professional, portable solution for
computing needs."
About Tadpole-RDI
Tadpole-RDI, a subsidiary of mobile computing vendor Tadpole Technology
Plc, is the global leader in portable UNIX workstations and server
systems for Sun and Hewlett-Packard operating systems. Its headquarters
are based in Carlsbad, California and European operations in Cambridge,
England. Tadpole-RDI is certified ISO-9001 and operates through
a global network of specialist distribution channels providing applications
in industry, commerce and government. Website http://www.tadpolerdi.com
JUPITER, FL -- August 18, 1999 -- Command Software
Systems today released a new version of virus-scanning software
that includes protection for documents created in Microsoft PowerPoint,
the latest product under virus attack.
The move is significant because viruses targeting
Word, Excel and PowerPoint files have accounted for most virus outbreaks
since 1997, says the International Computer Security Association.
In addition to its PowerPoint protection, Command
AntiVirus Version 4.57 lets users of a variety of platforms scan
for viruses more quickly and efficiently.
Like Command Software's other products, Version
4.57 not only scans for known viruses but also analyzes software
for unusual behavior. While other virus-scanning products boast
that dual approach, Command's software was the only one that protected
customers last spring during the outbreak of the Melissa virus.
Melissa, spread via e-mail, forced companies like Boeing, AT&T
and Microsoft to shut down their e-mail systems.
As with all of Command Software's products, Version
4.57 examines files and compares them against a database of known
viruses - a technology that has been tested by independent agencies
and proven to be 100 percent effective.
It also uses HoloCheck™, Command's proprietary
heuristic scanner, to sniff out unknown viruses. HoloCheck is the
component that enabled Command's software to detect and stop the
spread of the Melissa virus in March - something no other company's
so-called "smart" software was able to do.
Command AntiVirus Version 4.57 is available
for a wide variety of platforms including Microsoft DOS; Windows
3.x, 95/98/NT; OS/2 Warp; Novell NetWare, Microsoft Exchange and
Lotus Notes. A free demo can be downloaded from the company's Web
site http://www.commandcom.com.
Command Software Systems is based in Jupiter,
Fla., and operates offices in Campbell, Calif.; London, England;
Eindhoven, Holland; and Melbourne, Australia. The company has distribution
agreements with resellers in more than a dozen countries.
For more information about the company, its products
and services, visit Command's Web site or call (800) 423-9147 or
(561) 575-3200.
Sterling Heights, Michigan - August 23, 1999)
Rave Computer Association, Inc., a leading Sun Microsystems authorized
Master value-added integrator announced today that they will begin
to pre-load Red Hat Linux 6.0 on their Rave Axi Systems per customers
request.
The Rave Systems AXi family which consists of
RackMount-5UAXi, Rackmount-2UAXi and Tower-AXi, utilizes Suns Ultra(tm)AXi
motherboard with robust standard features such as upgradable UltraSPARC-IIi
processor modules with processing speeds now up to 440MHz, integrated
dual-channel Ultra wide SCSI, and 33MHz 32-bit PCI slots.
The Rave Systems Rackmount-5UAXi (RM-5UAXi) has
Suns UltraAXi motherboard integrated into an attractive 19" rackmount
5U enclosure that offers many flexible configurations. The chassis
can be configured with shock-mounted drive canisters, hot-swap fans,
hot-swap capable disk drives, and hot-swap power supplies. The RM-
5UAXi comes standard with five fans, three 82 CFM fans and two power
supply fans, six PCI slots at 33MHz, and 300 Watt power supply.
The Rave Systems RackMount-2UAXi (RM-2UAXi) is
Rave Computers newest addition to the Rave Systems AXi family. The
RM-2UAXi comes standard in a sleek 19" 2U form factor chassis with
Suns UltraAXi motherboard, 300 Watt auto-ranging power supply, and
six cooling fans. The RackMount-2UAXi holds up to 1GB of memory
and has two 32-bit PCI slots. The 48 volt power supply is also now
available as an option.
Rave Systems Tower-AXi features Sun's UltraAXi
motherboard integrated into a mid-tower chassis that is configured
with three 5.25, two 3.5 exposed bays, and 300 Watt power supply.
Both the RackMount-5UAXi and Tower-AXi hold up to 1GB of memory
and support Creator graphics modules.
The Rave AXi systems provide powerful solutions
for the network-intensive industries such as ISP, Telecommunications
and Digital Imaging.
About Rave Computer Association,
Inc.
Rave Computer Association, Inc. provides custom-configured integrated
computer systems around Suns board platforms bundled with software,
compatible peripherals and other exceptional value-added services.
Rave Systems provide the ideal solution for those looking for UNIX
systems that allow for robust performance, scalability, and reliability.
Rave Computers UL test facility and ISO-9002 procedures ensure quality
products and services. More information about Rave Computer Association,
Inc., and its Rave Systems can be found on their web site at
or by calling 1-800-966-7283.
About Red Hat, Inc.
Founded in 1994, Red Hat is a leader in the development of Linux-based
operating system (OS) software and services. Based in Durham, N.C.,
Red Hat builds the most accessible and advanced server OS available
anywhere with technical innovations such as RPM and the disk druid
installation tool. Red Hat Linux is available for Intel, Compaq
Alpha and Sun SPARC platforms.
The SPARC Compliant brand, awarded by SPARC International,
assures end users that systems so branded will work with any other
product branded to the same level of the SPARC Compliant Definition
(SCD). This list, updated monthly, includes changes made to the
master list of SPARC Compliant products. To view the master list,
please access our web site at www.sparc.org
or send email to info@sparc.org.
| Rebel.com |
Horizon U80-1300
Horizon U80-1300-Creator
Horizon U80-1300-Creator3D
Horizon U80-1300-PGX32
Horizon U80-2300
Horizon U80-2300-Creator
Horizon U80-2300-Creator3D
Horizon U80-2300-PGX32 |
Solaris 2.51 HW11/97 |
SCD 2.1 |
09-02-99 |
| Rebel.com |
Horizon U80-4300
Horizon U80-4300-PGX32
Horizon U80-4300-Creator
Horizon U80-4300-Creator3D
Horizon U80-1360
Horizon U80-1360-PGX32
Horizon U80-1360-Creator
Horizon U80-1360-Creator3D
Horizon U80-2360
Horizon U80-2360-PGX32
Horizon U80-2360-Creator
Horizon U80-2360-Creator3D
Horizon U80-4360
Horizon U80-4360-PGX32
Horizon U80-4360-Creator
Horizon U80-4360-Creator3D
Horizon U80-1400
Horizon U80-1400-PGX32
Horizon U80-1400-Creator
Horizon U80-1400-Creator3D
Horizon U80-2400
Horizon U80-2400-PGX32
Horizon U80-2400-Creator
Horizon U80-2400-Creator3D
Horizon U80-4400
Horizon U80-4400-PGX32
Horizon U80-4400-Creator
Horizon U80-4400-Creator3D |
Solaris 2.51 HW11/97 |
SCD 2.1 |
09-08-99 |
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Access to SPARCSHOP is available several ways,
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Currently available
| The SPARC Architecture Manual, Version
8 |
$50.00 |
| SPARC-V8E Embedded Supplement to SPARC-V |
$25.00 |
| The SPARC Architecture Manual, Version
9 |
$55.00 |
| Implementation Characteristics of Current
SPARC-V9 based products |
$25.00 |
| Mbus Interface Specification (Version
1.2) |
$40.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 1.1) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.1,
2.1A) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.2) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.3/2.3
IS) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.4) |
$40.00 |
| SPARC Technical Papers Manual |
$56.00 |
| SPARC Strategy and Technology Catalog |
$39.00 |
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SPARC-related documents
are available through SPARC International's bookstore, SPARCSHOP.
Access to SPARCSHOP is available several ways,
- email sparcshop@sparc.org
- phone us at 1-408-748-9111
x240
Currently available
| The SPARC Architecture Manual, Version
8 |
$50.00 |
| SPARC-V8E Embedded Supplement to SPARC-V |
$25.00 |
| The SPARC Architecture Manual, Version
9 |
$55.00 |
| Implementation Characteristics of Current
SPARC-V9 based products |
$25.00 |
| Mbus Interface Specification (Version
1.2) |
$40.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 1.1) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.1,
2.1A) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.2) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.3/2.3
IS) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.4) |
$40.00 |
| SPARC Technical Papers Manual |
$56.00 |
| SPARC Strategy and Technology Catalog |
$39.00 |
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| SPARCengine® |
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| SPARC Verification ™ |
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SPARKit ™ |
EuroSPARC™ |
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