This document, promoting Digital's PCLAN/Server 2000 via Hamilton/Avnet, describes a high-performance, scalable PC LAN server designed for seamless integration of personal computers into a network.
Key features and benefits:
- Scalability: Ensures businesses "won't outgrow" the system, supporting networks from 10 to 10,000 PCs and easily connecting to larger LANs and WANs.
- Integration: Facilitates the connection and integration of PCs into a network, compatible with both IBM and Digital networks.
- Technology Foundation: Built on Digital's proven MicroVAX 2000 microprocessor hardware, utilizing DECnet networking, and award-winning PC integration software.
- Target Audience: Ideal for small businesses and work groups that anticipate growth.
- Hardware Specifications: Includes a MicroVAX 2000 CPU, 4MB of memory (expandable to 6MB), and storage options like a 159MB hard disk.
- Comprehensive Software: Comes with the VMS Operating System (1-2 user license), DECnet (end-node and 16-user client licenses), VAX/VMS Services for MS-DOS (for PC integration), and client software media providing various utilities, network software (e.g., Microsoft MS-NET, NETBIOS), and terminal emulation.
The PCLAN/Server 2000 aims to provide a robust and flexible foundation for PC networking, enabling efficient application deployment and inter-network connectivity.