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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 used the second generation of VAX CMOS chip-set technology, the same as in the [[MicroVAX 3500/3600]] and [[VAXstation 3200/3500]].
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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 was created by adding a [[bit-mapped display]] to a [[MicroVAX 3100 series|MicroVAX 3100]].
  
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There were three basic models in the VAXstation 3100 range.
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It used the second generation of [[VAX]] CMOS chip-set technology, the same as in the [[MicroVAX 3500/3600]] and [[VAXstation 3200/3500]].
  
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The [[VAXstation 3100 Model 30/40|VAXstation 3100 Model 30]] was based on the CMOS-1 CVAX and performed at ~2.8[[VUP|VUPs]]. The [[VAXstation 3100 Model 30/40|VAXstation 3100 Model 40]] was the same mainboard but in a slightly taller case, so it could accommodate more storage options.
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There were three basic models in the VAXstation 3100 range, in two generations:
  
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The second generation [[VAXstation 3100 Model 38/48|VAXstation 3100 Model 38]] was based on the CMOS-2 CVAX. The [[VAXstation 3100 Model 38/48|VAXstation 3100 Model 48]] was again the same mainboard but in a slightly taller case.
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* [[VAXstation 3100 Model 30/40|VAXstation 3100 Model 30]] - based on the CMOS-1 CVAX and performed at ~2.8[[VUP|VUPs]]
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* [[VAXstation 3100 Model 38/48|VAXstation 3100 Model 38]] - second generation, based on the CMOS-2 CVAX
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The final member of the series was the Rigel-based [[VAXstation 3100 Model 76]]. This doubled the performance to 7.6 VUPs.
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* [[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
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* [[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
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* [[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]]
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** [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)
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* [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]
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* [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]
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* [https://www.9track.net/simh/video/#mono Video Devices]
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* [https://www.9track.net/simh/video/#spx VAXstation SPX]
  
 
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[[Category: VAX Families‎]]

Latest revision as of 19:07, 15 January 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:

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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VAX-11/7xx (including VAX 86x0) - VAX-11/780 • VAX-11/785 • VAX-11/750 • VAX-11/730 • VAX 8600 • VAX 8650

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MicroVAX 2000 • MicroVAX 3100 • MicroVAX 3300/3400 • MicroVAX 3500/3600 • MicroVAX 3800/3900

VAXstation Series - VAXstation I • VAXstation II
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