DEC-AlphaServer-1000A-System

This document describes the Digital AlphaServer 1000A system, a high-performance, expandable, and reliable desk-side server designed for heavy-duty I/O requirements and offering "unparalleled value" and best-in-class price/performance.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Processor & Performance: Powered by a 64-bit Alpha processor (up to 300 MHz) for superior performance and value.
• Expandability: Offers 9 industry-standard expansion slots (7 PCI, 2 EISA), up to 1 GB memory, and up to 30 GB internal storage (expandable to 440 GB total). Includes on-board Fast Wide SCSI.
• Reliability & High Availability: Designed for maximum uptime with features like clustering capabilities (for high availability and workload balancing), hot-swap drives, optional redundant power supplies, ECC memory/cache, dual SCSI backplane, and remote management. It includes built-in sensors and self-diagnostics.
• Management: Comes with ServerWORKS software for easy system management in SNMP-based distributed network environments.
• Operating Systems: Supports mission-critical operating systems including Digital UNIX, OpenVMS, and Windows NT.
• Investment Protection: Features an architecture that supports seamless upgrades of CPU and memory, protecting future technology investments.
• Versatility: Available in both pedestal and space-saving rackmount configurations.
• Target Use Cases: Ideal for database, Internet, application, PC LAN, and telecommunications servers, as well as affordable, highly-available clusters.
• Support & Warranty: Includes a 3-year on-site hardware warranty with next-business-day response, backed by Digital's industry-leading support services.

The AlphaServer 1000A is presented as a robust solution for businesses seeking high availability, performance, and manageability in a cost-effective package, designed with an eye toward Internet integration.