Chapter 1 Your System - DEC MicroVAX 3100 Owner's Manual

Chapter 1
Your
System
Your system is a member of the MicroVAX 3100 family. This family
includes MicroVAX 3100 multiuser (time-sharing) systems and VAXserver
3100 systems. The MicroVAX 3100 family is an entry-level member of
DIGITAL's VAX family of computers.
MicroVAX 3100 multiuser systems are general purpose desktop VAX
computer systems. They have been designed for use in small business and
distributed processing environments. Several users (the number depending
on the software license purchased) can access a variety of applications
through easy-to-use directly connected terminals.
Your MicroVAX 3100 system is equipped with networking facilities which
allow you to create small local work groups or integrate your system (or
work group) into a larger network configuration.
VAXserver 3100 systems are desktop servers designed to provide operating
system services for dedicated applications or devices.
• You can connect other VAX systems to your VAXserver 3100 to form a
networked work group.
• You can connect other devices, for example, PCs or cash registers, to
form dedicated application work groups.
VAXserver 3100 systems support one user, the ownerllocal system manager.
Two models of the MicroVAX 3100 and VAXserver 3100 system are
available: Model 10 and Model 20. The label on the back of the system
unit identifies the model type of your system. Model 10 and Model 20
systems are similar, the primary difference being the physical size of the
system unit and consequently the number of internal storage options which
can be included.
Due to the similarity of the models, illustrations in this manual which
depict Model 20 systems are equally applicable to Model 10 systems.
Specific differences between Model 10 and Model 20 systems are explained
in the text.
Your System
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