Download Alpha Microsystems AM-6060 Specifications

Contents
Introducing the AM-6060 Network Server ................................................................................. 1
The System at a Glance .............................................................................................................. 2
Technology in the AM-6060 ...................................................................................................... 2
AM-6060 Network Server: Specifications and Configurations ................................................. 6
Ports ................................................................................................................................... 6
Memory ............................................................................................................................. 8
AM-6060 Chassis .............................................................................................................. 9
SCSI Busses ....................................................................................................................... 10
If You Order a Narrow SCSI System (SBC-06060-00): .......................................... 10
If You Order a Wide SCSI System (SBC-06060-01): .............................................. 10
Inefficient to Mix Wide and Narrow Disk Drives .................................................... 10
SCSI Devices — Support Considerations ......................................................................... 12
Wide SCSI Configuration Guidelines ...................................................................... 12
AM-441-00 Wide SCSI Bus Repeater ...................................................................... 12
Portable CD-ROM Players ....................................................................................... 12
RAID Disk Subsystem .............................................................................................. 12
AM-642 SCSI-to-Pertec Converter .......................................................................... 13
Other Installation Considerations ...................................................................................... 14
Serial Port Applications ............................................................................................ 14
Ethernet Features ...................................................................................................... 14
Surge Protection ....................................................................................................... 16
Printer Attachment Via Network Servers ................................................................. 16
Diskette Drives ......................................................................................................... 16
Year 2000 Compliance ............................................................................................. 16
Software ............................................................................................................................. 17
AMOS 2.3A Operating System ................................................................................ 17
TAME—TCP Management From Inside Your Application ..................................... 17
Factory-Installed Software ........................................................................................ 17
Upgrade to AM-6000 ......................................................................................................... 18
The UPG-66X60-01 Upgrade Kit ............................................................................. 18
System Performance .......................................................................................................... 18
System Index (SI) ..................................................................................................... 19
Serial Throughput vs. Network Throughput ............................................................. 20
AM-6060 vs. Other Networked Alpha Micro Computers ........................................ 22
Preconfigured Setup ........................................................................................................... 23
Specification for the Preconfigured INI File ............................................................ 23
Additional Specifications We Need From You ........................................................ 23
Running the Preconfigured System .......................................................................... 23
AM-6060 Network Server Configurator .................................................................. 25
The Bottom Line ................................................................................................................ 27