1.2 Subsystem Configurations
The PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem is available in three configurations. These
configurations are listed in Table 1-1 along with their part numbers. A description of the
three configurations is contained in the following sections.
Table 1-1 PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Configurations
Part Number
SN-PBXGM-AA
SN-PBXGM-AB
SN-PBXGM-AC
1.2.1 Entry PowerStorm 1000
The entry PowerStorm 1000 is the basic configuration of the graphics subsystem. It
consists of a Workstation Interface Board and a VGA module for installing in the
AlphaStation, a Host bus (Hbus) cable for connecting the entry PowerStorm 1000 graphics
subsystem to the AlphaStation system, a VGA cable for connecting the VGA console
video output of the VGA module in the AlphaStation to the VGA console video input of
the Standard Resolution Module in the graphics subsystem, and a deskside chassis that
contains the following components:
•
Motherboard/Backplane
•
Graphics Interface Module
•
Vertex Module
•
Two Image Rendering Modules
•
Video Memory Module
•
Standard Resolution Module
Configuration
Entry PowerStorm 1000
Full PowerStorm 1000
High Resolution PowerStorm 1000
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