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| − | The '''VAXstation 3100''' was an improved (approximately three-four times faster than its predecessors) VAXstation intended for demanding graphics applications. It | + | The '''VAXstation 3100''' was an improved (approximately three-four times faster than its predecessors) [[VAXstation]] intended for demanding graphics applications. It was created by adding a [[bit-mapped display]] to a [[MicroVAX 3100 series|MicroVAX 3100]]. |
| − | + | It used the second generation of [[VAX]] CMOS chip-set technology, the same as in the [[MicroVAX 3500/3600]] and [[VAXstation 3200/3500]]. | |
| − | + | There were three basic models in the VAXstation 3100 range, in two generations: | |
| − | + | * [[VAXstation 3100 Model 30/40|VAXstation 3100 Model 30]] - based on the CMOS-1 CVAX and performed at ~2.8[[VUP|VUPs]] | |
| − | + | * [[VAXstation 3100 Model 38/48|VAXstation 3100 Model 38]] - second generation, based on the CMOS-2 CVAX | |
| − | + | * [[VAXstation 3100 Model 30/40|VAXstation 3100 Model 40]] - the same board set as the Model 30, but in a slightly taller [[mounting box]], so it could accommodate more [[mass storage]] options | |
| + | * [[VAXstation 3100 Model 38/48|VAXstation 3100 Model 48]] - again the same board set as the Model 38, but in the slightly taller mounting box | ||
| + | * [[VAXstation 3100 Model 76]] - the final member of the series was Rigel-based; this doubled the performance to 7.6 VUPs | ||
Depending on the configuration, it could be a disk-less network node, a stand-alone work-station, or also as a server for up to seven other VAXstations. An optional [[MS-DOS]] 'software coprocessor' allows it to run un-modified PC applications at full speed. | Depending on the configuration, it could be a disk-less network node, a stand-alone work-station, or also as a server for up to seven other VAXstations. An optional [[MS-DOS]] 'software coprocessor' allows it to run un-modified PC applications at full speed. | ||
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* [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/vax/3100/ VAX 3100] - documentation at [[Bitsavers]] | * [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/vax/3100/ VAX 3100] - documentation at [[Bitsavers]] | ||
| − | ** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/vax/3100/EK- | + | ** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/vax/3100/EK-285AA-MG-001_Vaxstation_3100_Maintenance_Guide_198902.pdf VS 3100 Maintenance Guide] (EK-285AA-MG-001) |
| + | * [https://manx-docs.org/collections/mds-199909/cd1/vax/331aaad1.pdf VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide Addendum: Options Installation] (EK-331AA-AD-001) | ||
* [http://home.iae.nl/users/pb0aia/vax/vs3khw.html VAXStation 3100] | * [http://home.iae.nl/users/pb0aia/vax/vs3khw.html VAXStation 3100] | ||
| + | * [http://www.vaxarchive.org/hardware/vs3100/index.html VaxStation 3100] - connectors, cables, etc | ||
* [http://home.iae.nl/users/pb0aia/vax/dsvs3100.html VAXstation 3100 - DECUServe WORKSTATIONS Conference 8] | * [http://home.iae.nl/users/pb0aia/vax/dsvs3100.html VAXstation 3100 - DECUServe WORKSTATIONS Conference 8] | ||
| + | * [https://www.9track.net/simh/video/#mono Video Devices] | ||
| + | * [https://www.9track.net/simh/video/#spx VAXstation SPX] | ||
{{Nav VAX}} | {{Nav VAX}} | ||
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| + | [[Category: VAX Families]] | ||
| + | [[Category: VAXstations]] | ||
| + | [[Category: MicroVAX 3100 Systems]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:16, 23 May 2024
| VAXstation 3100 | |
| CPU Details | |
|---|---|
| CPU technology: | CMOS |
| Memory | |
| Minimum memory: | 4MB (hardware limit; minimum configuration contains 8 MB) |
| Maximum memory: | 32MB |
| I/O | |
| LAN support: | Standard |
The VAXstation 3100 was an improved (approximately three-four times faster than its predecessors) VAXstation intended for demanding graphics applications. It was created by adding a bit-mapped display to a MicroVAX 3100.
It used the second generation of VAX CMOS chip-set technology, the same as in the MicroVAX 3500/3600 and VAXstation 3200/3500.
There were three basic models in the VAXstation 3100 range, in two generations:
- VAXstation 3100 Model 30 - based on the CMOS-1 CVAX and performed at ~2.8VUPs
- VAXstation 3100 Model 38 - second generation, based on the CMOS-2 CVAX
- VAXstation 3100 Model 40 - the same board set as the Model 30, but in a slightly taller mounting box, so it could accommodate more mass storage options
- VAXstation 3100 Model 48 - again the same board set as the Model 38, but in the slightly taller mounting box
- VAXstation 3100 Model 76 - the final member of the series was Rigel-based; this doubled the performance to 7.6 VUPs
Depending on the configuration, it could be a disk-less network node, a stand-alone work-station, or also as a server for up to seven other VAXstations. An optional MS-DOS 'software coprocessor' allows it to run un-modified PC applications at full speed.
External links
- VAX 3100 - documentation at Bitsavers
- VS 3100 Maintenance Guide (EK-285AA-MG-001)
- VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide Addendum: Options Installation (EK-331AA-AD-001)
- VAXStation 3100
- VaxStation 3100 - connectors, cables, etc
- VAXstation 3100 - DECUServe WORKSTATIONS Conference 8
- Video Devices
- VAXstation SPX
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