InfoServer 100

This document provides the functional specification for the InfoServer 100, a high-performance server based on TEAMMATE II hardware with a unique kernel.

Key functionalities and features:

• Purpose: It acts as an Ethernet-based server, allowing client systems (VMS, Ultrix, MSDOS, OS2) to access its storage remotely as if it were a locally attached device, utilizing LAD/LAST, MOP, and LAT protocols. Performance is enhanced by using system memory as a cache.
• Hardware Core: The CPU module uses a CVAX/CFPA VAX chipset, featuring 4MB of RAM, 256KB ROM, an Ethernet interface, 4 serial lines, and dual SCSI ports (SCSI A and SCSI B) for internal and external storage.
• Storage: It supports both 3.5" read/write drives (like RZ23) and 5.25" CD read-only drives (like RRD40). The system can internally house up to two CD-ROMs and three read/write drives, with an SCSI expansion bus allowing for up to six external CD drives.
• Configurations:
  • SCSI CD-ROM based: For software distribution, online documentation, and serving as a boot server.
  • SCSI read/write storage: Primarily for X-terminal support, providing memory paging capabilities over Ethernet to improve Decwindow terminal performance.

The document further details the system's physical specifications (enclosure dimensions, external switches, LEDs), external and internal connectors and cabling, power supply and cooling requirements, reliability (MTBF calculations), serviceability (listing field-replaceable units), and compliance with various digital hardware design standards and external regulations.