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| − | The '''VAX 7000 series''' were high-end [[VAX]] systems, the last | + | The '''VAX 7000 series''' were high-end [[VAX]] systems, the last VAX systems produced. They were tightly-coupled [[multi-processor]]s built around an [[Laser System Bus|LSB Bus]] system [[bus]]; the [[Central Processing Unit|CPUs]] (up to 6), [[main memory]] units, and an 'I/O port' (IOP) module attached to the LSB. The IOP was an adaptor which provided up to 4 [[Extended Memory Interconnect|XMI]] buses, and also up to 6 [[VAX Bus Interconnect|VAXBI]] buses, and 8 [[VMEbus]] buses; at least one XMI bus was required. |
All could be configured with two 2GB memory boards, but in this case only 3.5GB would actually be used by [[OpenVMS]] (the remaining 0.5GB of physical address space being required for I/O). | All could be configured with two 2GB memory boards, but in this case only 3.5GB would actually be used by [[OpenVMS]] (the remaining 0.5GB of physical address space being required for I/O). | ||
| − | They shared much of their cabinetry and components with the [[DEC Alpha|Alpha]]-based [[7000 AXP series]] systems, and also with the [[VAX 10000 series]]. The intention was that customers could purchase the VAX systems they were used to, but then perform a relatively simple in-cabinet upgrade, replacing the VAX [[KA7A CPU]] modules with Alpha CPU ones, as they became comfortable with Alpha-based systems. | + | They shared much of their cabinetry and components with the [[DEC Alpha|Alpha]]-based [[7000 AXP series]] systems, and also with the [[VAX 10000 series]]. The intention was that customers could purchase the VAX systems they were used to, but then perform a relatively simple in-[[cabinet]] upgrade, replacing the VAX [[KA7A CPU]] modules with Alpha CPU ones, as they became comfortable with Alpha-based systems. |
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Latest revision as of 15:05, 21 December 2024
The VAX 7000 series were high-end VAX systems, the last VAX systems produced. They were tightly-coupled multi-processors built around an LSB Bus system bus; the CPUs (up to 6), main memory units, and an 'I/O port' (IOP) module attached to the LSB. The IOP was an adaptor which provided up to 4 XMI buses, and also up to 6 VAXBI buses, and 8 VMEbus buses; at least one XMI bus was required.
All could be configured with two 2GB memory boards, but in this case only 3.5GB would actually be used by OpenVMS (the remaining 0.5GB of physical address space being required for I/O).
They shared much of their cabinetry and components with the Alpha-based 7000 AXP series systems, and also with the VAX 10000 series. The intention was that customers could purchase the VAX systems they were used to, but then perform a relatively simple in-cabinet upgrade, replacing the VAX KA7A CPU modules with Alpha CPU ones, as they became comfortable with Alpha-based systems.
Models
The VAX 7000 Model 600 systems were announced in July 1992; the VAX 7000 Model 700 systems came along two years later in August 1994.
The final members of the series, and the last high-end VAX series, the VAX 7000 Model 800 systems, were announced in November 1995.
External links
- DEC 7000/10000 AXP VAX 7000/10000 Systems Overview (EK-71XEA-OV.A01)
- DEC 7000/10000 AXP VAX 7000/10000 Platform Technical Manual (EK-7000A-TM.001)
- DEC 7000 AXP VAX 7000 System Operations Manual (EK-7000B-OP.002)
- VAX 7000/10000 KA7AA CPU Technical Manual (EK-KA7AA-TM.001)
| v • d • e VAX Computers and Operating Systems |
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| VAX-11/7xx (including VAX 86x0) - VAX-11/780 • VAX-11/785 • VAX-11/750 • VAX-11/730 • VAX 8600 • VAX 8650
VAX 8000 series (excluding VAX 86x0, above) - VAX 82xx/83xx series • VAX 85xx/87xx/88xx series MicroVAXen (many types also come in VAXserver and VAXstation models) - MicroVAX I • MicroVAX II VAXstation Series - VAXstation I • VAXstation II Late Model VAXen - VAX 4000 series • VAX 6000 series • VAX 7000 series • VAX 9000 series • VAX 10000 series |
| Special Purpose VAXen - VAXft series • rtVAX series • Infoserver series
Clones - CM 1700 • TPA-11/580 |
