AlphaStation 500 Systems

This document provides a detailed overview of the AlphaStation 500 computer systems, outlining their configurations, hardware specifications, software licenses, and optional components.

The AlphaStation 500 is available in 266MHz and 333MHz EV5 CPU variants, supporting Digital UNIX, Windows NT, and OpenVMS operating systems for 2D and 3D CAD applications. Base configurations include 64MB or 128MB of RAM, CD-ROM drives, and 2GB storage, with various graphics and PCI slot options (e.g., PS.3D30, ZLXp-L2 2xPCI, PowerStorm). The system architecture features a 256-bit system bus, 2MB cache, and supports 32-512MB of main memory with ECC.

Connectivity includes PCI slots, SCSI-2, and standard ports for mouse, keyboard, serial (Com1/Com2), parallel, and sound. Internal storage options range from 1.05GB to 4.3GB wide hard disks, expandable up to 512MB RAM via 32MB to 256MB ECC kits. Various controllers are available, including PCI-based Fast SCSI-2, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and FDDI.

External options comprise SCSI cables, 4x CD-ROM drives, additional 1GB to 4.3GB disk drives (RZxx), 8GB DAT drives, and 120/240V power enclosures. The document also lists specific SVGA monitors and keyboard types with regional variations. Software licenses included depend on the system type (Windows NT Workstation, Digital UNIX, or OpenVMS), providing base licenses, specific application licenses (Open3D, Multimedia Service), NAS Client licenses, and Communique! starter licenses. Performance benchmarks (SPECint92 and SPECfp92) are provided for both 266MHz and 333MHz processors. The document is dated April 17, 1996, and details configurations from GOLDEN EGGS Visual Configurations, Helsinki.