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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
On the Web sun.com P1
Sun Java™ Workstation W1100z and
W2100z Architecture
A Technical White Paper
June 2005
SunWIN Token #415542

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  • Page 1 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P1 Sun Java™ Workstation W1100z and W2100z Architecture A Technical White Paper June 2005 SunWIN Token #415542...
  • Page 2 This product or document is protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying, distribution, and decompilation. No part of this product or document may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of Sun and its licensors, if any.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sun Java™ Workstation W1100z......................6 Sun Java™ Workstation W2100z......................7 Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z System Overview............7 Feature Comparison............................9 External View of the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z.............9 Front View..............................9 Rear View..............................10 Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z System Architecture............11 Motherboard..............................11...
  • Page 4 Real-Time Video Creation and Broadcast Support................43 Graphics Software Interfaces........................44 Solaris OS Licensing and Usage........................44 Additional Software Tools........................46 Sun N1™ Grid Engine Software Environment....................46 Java™ Desktop System (JDS) Software....................46 Sun Studio 8 Software for x86........................47 Sun Java™ Studio Software........................49 Sun Java™ Studio Enterprise Software....................49 Sun Java™...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    64-bit operating systems and applications when they are ready. Figure 1-1. Both the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z ship in the same compact tower case packaging...

  • Page 6: A Quick Note On The Nomenclature

    A Quick Note on the Nomenclature The “W” in the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z is the same W used in “SunW”, our publicly traded stock symbol. The first number of the series indicates the number of processors (1 or 2). The remaining digits may evolve meaning over time, but have been left the same for now.

  • Page 7: Sun Java™ Workstation W2100Z

    Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P7 The entry-level, single-processor Sun Java Workstation W1100z is ideal for the following users and markets: • Consumer Electronics • General and Higher Education (e.g., classrooms, labs, research, K-12) • Government (e.g., security, federal government, mission planning, defense) •...
  • Page 8 64-bit operating systems and applications The Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z are solidly built to Sun-renowned quality specifications and come from the factory with a robust set of desktop workstation features, including: •...

  • Page 9: Feature Comparison

    Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P9 Feature Comparison Table 1-1 describes the main features, functions, and benefits offered by the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z. Table 1-1: Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z Features Comparison Sun Java Workstation W1100z...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Figure 2-2 shows the rear view of the Sun Java Workstation W1100z/W2100z. It contains the remaining USB ports, one IEEE 1394a (FireWire) port, and audio ports. Starting from the top of the chassis, the Sun Java Workstation W1100z/W2100z provides a parallel port and two serial ports. Next, two USB 2.0 ports and the remaining IEEE 1394a port are located together.

  • Page 11: Sun Java Workstation W1100Z And W2100Z System Architecture

    Figure 2-2: Sun Java Workstation W1100z/W2100z—Rear View Chapter 3 Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z System Architecture This chapter describes the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z architectures in detail, including motherboards and processors, memory subsystem, interconnects and ASICs, storage, and system I/O. Motherboard...
  • Page 12 Figure 3-1 illustrates the motherboard for both the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and the Sun Java Workstation W2100z in a basic block diagram that represents the actual physical board layout of the...
  • Page 13 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P13 Figure 3-1. Physical layout block diagram of the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z motherboard Figures 3-2 and 3-3 illustrate in detail the fully-integrated system motherboard that is the basis for both the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z.
  • Page 14 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P14 Figure 3-2. Sun Java Workstation W1100z motherboard...
  • Page 15 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P15 Figure 3-3. Sun Java Workstation W2100z motherboard...

  • Page 16: Amd Opteron Processor

    (K85AE Main board). The K85AE expansion module provides the AGP 8x slot and 3 full-length PCI-X slots (among other things) needed to complete the entire system motherboard for the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z. The K85AE expansion module can be used to implement new features, such as PCI Express.

  • Page 17: Cpu Packaging

    • CPU L2 cache: 1MB 16-way associative, ECC protected Figure 3-5 AMD Opteron processor block diagram NOTE: In a single-processor Sun Java Workstation W1100z, the CPU must be in socket 0. In a dual- processor Sun Java Workstation W2100z configuration, the CPUs must be the same.
  • Page 18 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P18...

  • Page 19: Processor Vrm

    1 bit per byte ECC, and supports DDR400 (PC3200) registered DDR SDRAM modules. Other features of the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z memory architecture include: • Dedicated on-die 128-bit wide DDR memory controller • Memory bandwidth of up to 6.4 GB/sec. per processor (with PC3200 modules) •...

  • Page 20: Hypertransport Technology

    Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P20 • Require real-time encryption and decryption for enhanced security, including e-commerce and protection of private or classified data • Require high-precision mathematical precision and floating-point performance, including modeling, simulation, statistics and financial analysis, imaging/video/signal processing, physics, medical research, telecommunications, encryption, and compression •...

  • Page 21: System Performance Enhancements

    I/O solution for the most demanding system applications. The AMD Opteron processor with built-in HyperTransport Technology links provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets. Sun Microsystems was a founding member of the HyperTransport Technology consortium.

  • Page 22: Memory Interface

    Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P22 Memory Interface In traditional NorthBridge/SouthBridge architectures, memory transactions must traverse the NorthBridge element, creating additional latencies that reduce performance potential. To help resolve this performance bottleneck, AMD incorporates the memory controller into its AMD64 processors. The direct interface to the memory significantly reduces the memory latency seen by the processor.

  • Page 23: I/O Subsystem

    • A video/graphics slot(type AGP 3.0 (AGP-8x)) attached to the AMD-8151 AGP Tunnel bridge component • AC’97 Audio • USB 1.1 (upgraded to USB 2.0 on Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z) • I/O buses: PCI, LPC, SMbus, and APIC BIOS (Basic Input Output System) Flash Memory The Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z BIOS contains software that initially boots, initializes, and configures the workstations.

  • Page 24: Amd-8000 Series Chipset

    • Boot block function support • Clear CMOS The Sun Java Workstation W1100z/W2100z come from Sun with the BIOS already updated with a current released version of the software. Current versions, and future updates to the BIOS, which is included on the Sun Java Workstation W1100z/W2100z Supplemental CD, will be made available for download via http://www.sun.com/w1100z/downloads.html.
  • Page 25 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P25 supports legacy interrupt modes.

  • Page 26: Amd-8111 Hypertransport I/O Hub (Southbridge)

    The Sun Java Workstation W1100z can reach up to a maximum of 8 GB and supports industry- standard registered ECC PC3200 DIMMs. The Sun Java Workstation W1100z includes a 128-bit wide integrated DDR DRAM memory controller that delivers memory bandwidth on the order of 6.4 GB/s and...

  • Page 27: Expansion Bays

    The Sun Java Workstation W1100z is available in standard configuration with UltraATA-100 drives only and the option to add one more UltraATA drive for a maximum of two drives. The Sun Java Workstation W1100z is not available with SCSI storage from the factory. The addition of an appropriately terminated Ultra320 SCSI cable to the Sun Java Workstation W1100z to Sun-recommended SCSI drives can be performed by Sun Professional Services.
  • Page 28 The AGP slot is always occupied by an AGP graphics card. No other cards should ever be inserted into the AGP slot. The Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z are not available without a graphics card. PCI-X slots can be used for optional cards such as Gigabit Ethernet, Ultra320 SCSI Adapter.

  • Page 29: Sun Java Workstation W1100Z And W2100Z Graphics Accelerators

    Sun is excited to be leveraging the very best of the first tier vendors, featuring nVidia graphics accelerators across the initial lineup.
  • Page 30 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P30 The Quadro NVS280 includes the following features: • 64 MB of 200MHz DDR SDRAM • Dual 350-MHz integrated RAMDACs • Maximum power of 13W • Dual ™DS transmitters • AGP8x support with fast writes •...
  • Page 31 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P31 Table 4-1: NVIDIA Quadro NVS280 Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates Resolution Color Bits Refresh Rate (Hz) 320 x 200 8, 16, 32 60, 70, 75 320 x 240 8, 16, 32 60, 70, 75...

  • Page 32: Nvidia Quadro Fx500

    Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P32 NVIDIA Quadro FX500 The NVIDIA Quadro FX500 Graphics Accelerator is a professional, entry-level 3-D graphics card with dual-display capabilities. The NVIDIA Quadro FX500 screen resolutions and refresh rates are listed in Table 4-2. More information about the NVIDIA Quadro FX500 Graphics Accelerator can be found at http://www.nvidia.com/page/quadrofx_family.html.
  • Page 33 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P33 Table 4-2: NVIDIA Quadro FX500 Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates Resolution Color Bits Refresh Rate (Hz) 320 x 200 8, 16, 32 60, 70, 75 320 x 240 8, 16, 32 60, 70, 75...
  • Page 34 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P34 NVIDIA Quadro FX3000 The NVIDIA Quadro FX3000 Graphics Accelerator is a high-end 3-D graphics card with dual-display capability. The NVIDIA Quadro FX3000 screen resolutions and refresh rates are listed in Table 4-4.

  • Page 35: Nvidia Quadro Fx4000

    NVIDIA Quadro FX4000 The NVIDIA Quadro FX4000 Graphics Accelerator is an ultra high-end 3-D graphics card with dual-display capability. The S Sun Java Workstations W1100z/ W2100z support only one NVIDIA Quadro FX4000 graphics accelerator card at a time. The Quadro FX4000 includes: ·...
  • Page 36 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P36 Resolution Color Bits Refresh Rate (Hz) 1024 x 768 8, 16, 32 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120 1152 x 864 8, 16, 32 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 100, 120...

  • Page 37: Sun Java Workstation W1100Z And W2100Z Environmentals And Regulations

    This chapter outlines the environmental and regulation specifications for the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z. Environment The Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z meet or exceed the environmental specifications listed in Table 5-1. Table 5-1: Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z Environmental Specifications...

  • Page 38: Regulations

    Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P38 Regulations The Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z meet or exceed the following regulatory specifications listed in Table 5-2. Table 5-2: Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z Regulatory Specifications Sun Java Workstation W1100z/W2100z...

  • Page 39: Software Operating Environment(S)

    Chapter 6 Software Operating Environment(s) The 64-bit Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z offer the greatest range in Sun history of operating systems support, more than other workstations offered by Sun's competitors. The Sun Java Workstation W1100z/W2100z support multiple 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, including Linux and Solaris.

  • Page 40: Solaris™ Operating System

    Solaris 9 U6 HW 04/04 x86 OS. Solaris 9 U6 HW 04/04 x86 OS is the minimum required release for the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z. The Solaris 9 x86 OS on the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z supports 32-bit applications only.

  • Page 41: Productivity Features

    Existing applications that adhere to the Solaris x86 OS application binary interface (ABI) and that are compiled with the same APIs, will run unmodified on x86 platforms. In addition, Sun provides an easy- to-use AppCert testing tool for developers to verify existing Solaris OS application binaries and report any potential incompatibilities.
  • Page 42 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P42 common unified desktop • Open file standards provide transparent file and data interchange • Built-in accessibility support enables all users to interact with the GNOME 2.0 desktop environment running on any UNIX platform •...

  • Page 43: File System Logging

    Solaris OS provides many of the key elements that enable efficient, centralized administration and automation. For example, administrators can boot Sun workstations remotely over the network and install operating systems from remote system administration servers. A standard component of the Solaris OS, Solaris JumpStart software enables fully automatic and remote operating system installation based on custom profiles and scripts.

  • Page 44: Graphics Software Interfaces

    On the Web sun.com P44 Graphics Software Interfaces The Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z has limited support for any Solaris OS graphics APIs, and window system APIs. A large number of Sun and third-party graphics APIs will be supported, including Java 3D software in future Solaris x86 OS releases.
  • Page 45 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P45...

  • Page 46: Additional Software Tools

    This powerful software can help increase utilization to as much as 98%. Sun N1 Grid Engine software aggregates available compute resources (workstations or servers) and delivers compute power as a network service.

  • Page 47: Sun Studio 8 Software For X86

    In addition, Java Desktop System includes advanced developer tools to assist developers in creating Java-technology-based applications for the desktop. Future releases of Java Desktop System are planned to support workstations and Sun Ray thin clients ™...
  • Page 48 Solaris Operating System. Sun Studio 8 delivers an integrated set of tools for the developer targeting Sun platforms—primarily via native (C, C++, FORTRAN) binaries—with support for work that combines native code and Java. Sun Studio 8...

  • Page 49: Sun Java™ Studio Software

    Java Studio Enterprise software is a complete, cost-effective, unified platform of tools, support, and services designed to fully integrate with the capabilities of the Sun Java Enterprise System. Java Studio Enterprise software enables the development of applications in an environment carefully designed to improve productivity while simplifying the creation of sophisticated network applications ready to be deployed on the Java Enterprise System.

  • Page 50: Conclusion

    References Sun regularly posts product information in the form of data sheets, specifications, and white papers. Look for these and other Sun technology papers at http://www.sun.com. For documentation on the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z, as well as all other Sun hardware platforms, visit...
  • Page 51 Sun Microsystems, Inc. On the Web sun.com P51...
  • Page 52 SUN™ THE NETWORK IS THE COMPUTER © 2004 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Sun Enterprise, Java, and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Information subject to change without notice.

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