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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 sasme 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 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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There were three basic models in the VAXstation 3100 range.
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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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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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The final member of the series was the Rigel-based [[VAXstation 3100 Model 76]]. 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.  

Revision as of 22:15, 1 August 2017


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 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.

The VAXstation 3100 Model 30 was based on the CMOS-1 CVAX and performed at ~2.8VUPs. The VAXstation 3100 Model 40 was the same mainboard but in a slightly taller case, so it could accommodate more storage options.

The second generation VAXstation 3100 Model 38 was based on the CMOS-2 CVAX. The VAXstation 3100 Model 48 was again the same mainboard but in a slightly taller case.

The final member of the series was the Rigel-based VAXstation 3100 Model 76. 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.

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