Action Office & Industrial LAN Workstation Systems
( Reliable U.S. Server & Multiple-Workstations, Sun or IBM Base Unit )
Reliable U.S. SunMicro Server & SunMicro Workstation Unit. Action No.: 215dafoo-215edfho
SunMicro Workgroup Servers: ( Sun Ultra 5s )
Features and Benefits
| Features | Benefits |
| UltraSPARC-IIi Processor | |
| Integrated VIS instruction set. | Ready for increased performance on multimedia and networking operations. |
| Utilizes the latest 0.35-micron process technology which greatly decreases the die size. |
Results in a significant increase in performance and a decrease in power consumption (due to a lower core voltage of 2.5 volts). |
| CPU is mounted on field-installable module card with associated UPA data buffers and 256 KB of external cache. |
Facilitates easy system service. |
| Memory | |
| Low-cost, industry-standard memory modules. | Cost effective, allowing customers to move up to higher levels of memory at a low cost. |
| ECC memory. | Superior error correction and system reliability, superior parity error correction. |
| Storage | |
| 9.1 GB EIDE internal disk drive. | More capacity -- faster drive. |
| Photo-CD compatible internal 32X-speed CD-ROM drive. |
Faster Drive. |
| Video | |
| 24-Bit on-board graphics. | Better graphics without card. |
| Solaris Installation & Administration | |
| With Solaris 2.5.1, 2.6 and 7 operating environment, every Sun server comes available with Solaris Web Start for fast network-based installation of the Solaris operating environment. |
Eases and speeds the installation of Solaris on hosts and clients. |
| Includes Solstice AdminSuite, which provides a consistent, easy-to-use, graphical interface for common system administration functions. Includes a User Manager for managing user accounts, a Database Manager for manipulating Solaris administration data, a Host Manager for connecting client systems to the network, a Software Manager for controlling installation of Solaris software packages, a Serial Port Manager for managing serial ports remotely, and a Print Manager for network printing. |
Eases system administration. |
| Includes AnswerBook for on-line network access to all Sun manuals, including browse and network print capability. |
Speeds access to information, reduces cost. |
| Solstice SunNet Manager enables administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of LANs and WANs. |
Remote monitoring and control of networks lowers costs, increases uptime. |
| Third-party network and system management tools provide administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting tools for distributed systems. |
Users have a choice of network management solutions. |
| Solaris Compatibility | |
| Solaris operating environment is binary-compatible across all SPARC platforms, from desktops to enterprise servers. |
Allows customers to deploy systems with confidence, knowing their applications can grow and their investment in network technology, software, and training will be protected. |
| Solaris operating environment is supported on SPARC, x86, and PowerPC platforms. |
Makes it easy to deploy on other platforms the applications developed on SPARC platforms. |
| The Sun Enterprise Ultra 5S server runs Sun's powerful and dependable Solaris network operating system, and is 100% binary compatible with all software that runs on Sun's Enterprise 1-6000 server family. |
Runs over 12,000 of the most extensively tested, highest quality software packages available today for both commercial and technical applications. |
| Solaris Performance and Scalability | |
| Outstanding performance and functionality in a variety of application areas, including database, networking, groupware, and multiuser business applications. |
Provides maximum productivity for individuals and workgroups. |
| Multithreading. | Enables a single application to be partitioned into independent components that can be executed simultaneously, reducing response time and increasing throughput. |
| Solaris Reliability | |
| Proven and reliable network operating systems. | Maximum uptime for running business-critical applications. |
| Low-Cost Data Management and Backup | |
| Solstice DiskSuite provides data redundancy and enhanced disk system performance using RAID technology. |
Increases data availability and speeds systems through put. |
| Journaling File System improves performance of directory operations and reduces file system check times during system restarts. |
Enhances system throughput and increases system availability. |
| Solstice Backup automates network backup, recovery, and media management. |
Simplifies data administration, improves data security and availability. |
| Global Networking and Resource Sharing | |
| Connectivity for TCP/IP, NFS, NetWare, IPX/SPX, LAN Manager, and AppleTalk. |
Ensures complete corporate-wide connectivity and integration. |
| NFS. | Provides easy transparent network access to remote file systems, applications, and data on heterogeneous computer systems. |
| Security | |
| Simple Key Management for IP is a standard protocol that provides privacy and authentication services for data over the network. |
Allows for secure communications over the Internet or intranet, without requiring any changes to the application. |
| Internet Services | |
| WebNFS is a robust and scalable file system that enables users to quickly access and share files over the web. |
Enables users to quickly access and share files over the web. |
| Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows administrators to easily add clients to the intranet by dynamically assigning IP addresses. |
Eliminates need for administrator to assign IP addresses manually to each client. |
| HotJava Browser provides an easy-to-use, customizable user interface. |
Provides easy-to-use interface for installing software, performing web-based admin tasks, and accessing data over the Web. |
| Sun WebServer. | Provides fast response for accessing data over the Internet or when performing Web-based administration tasks. |
Sun Enterprise U5S : Features & Benefits