AlphaServer 800 Technical Summary

The Digital AlphaServer 800 is an entry-level server designed to deliver large-server performance, particularly excelling in applications such as mail/messaging, Internet web serving, and remote communications. It incorporates high-availability features typically found in more expensive systems, including hot-swap disk drives, ECC memory, a remote management console (RMC), robust ServerWORKS management software, and cluster support.

Key features include:

• Processor: Powered by a 64-bit Alpha 21164 microprocessor (available in 333 MHz or 400 MHz) with a 2 MB third-level cache.
• Operating Systems: Offers investment protection by supporting Windows NT, DIGITAL UNIX, and OpenVMS.
• Form Factors: Available as a compact pedestal (deskside) unit or a rack-mountable system.
• Memory & Expansion: Supports up to 1 GB of ECC-protected main memory. It features integrated PCI graphics and a fast-wide SCSI controller, along with multiple PCI and EISA expansion slots for additional I/O.
• Storage: Accommodates up to four internal hot-swap SCSI drives (up to 36 GB total), along with a floppy drive and CD-ROM. External SCSI expansion can support over 1.5 TB.
• Reliability & Management: Includes a robust power control system, thermal management with sensors and variable fan speeds, and error correction (ECC) for cache and memory. Server management is enhanced by ServerWORKS Manager for network monitoring and the RMC for remote system control regardless of OS state. Clustering capabilities (TruCluster for UNIX, various for OpenVMS) provide high availability and scalability.
• Maintenance: Designed for easy access to internal components, with plug-in CPU, memory, and I/O cards.