System Features; Overview; Characteristics - DEC AlphaServer 2100 Owner's Manual

System Features

A powerful symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server, the

Overview

AlphaServer 2100 4/xxx or 5/xxx pedestal system offers
departmental computing power and capabilities in a pedestal
package. The system is based on Digital's 64-bit, Alpha RISC
architecture, which provides fast processing and quick response
for advanced applications.
The system resides in the BA740 pedestal enclosure. The system
is designed for office environments where a compact footprint
and low to medium disk storage capacities are required. It
supports up to four CPUs, providing SMP, industry-standard PCI
and EISA I/O, and up to 32 gigabytes of in-cabinet storage (200
gigabytes total). Up to 2 gigabytes of high-capacity memory will
be available.

Characteristics

Table 1–1 highlights some key characteristics of the system.
System Features
Basic Operation 1–3