---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash Upgrades To SPARCstation2 SunFLASH Vol 31 #30 July 1991 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From all Previous Generation Desksides 3/110, 3/140, 3/150, 3/160, 3/260, 4/110, 4/150, 4/260 & 4/330 Sun announces an upgrade path for the power user deskside customer that puts Sun's high end, most expandable graphics workstation, the SPARCstation 2. This upgrade puts the deskside customer back on the power curve with high standard memory, a large capacity disk drive and access to the latest in SBus and CDROM product offerings. Product Highlights -- Deskside to SS2 Upgrade --------------------------------------------- Key features of the Deskside to SPARCstation 2 include: - Performance increase to 25.0 SPECmarks - 32Mb of RAM standard - 424Mb internal 3.5" SCSI disk - ECL Monochrome and GX configurations - Full support of all SS2 options and peripherals - SunOS 4.1.1 Rev B is preloaded on the disk for quick installation. - Same day service price is $145 per month below their current deskside! Notes: The customer is required to return their existing chassis with CPU board and primary memory board. The customer will retain only their existing ECL monochrome or color monitor; all other components are replaced. When ordering this upgrade the applicable country kit (e.g. X30xW) should be included on the sales order. There is no charge for the country kit. SMD and non-embedded SCSI disks are not supported with this upgrade. SunOS 4.1.1 Rev B is preloaded on the disk and is the minimum requirement for the upgrade. Remember that there is no additional charge for the Right to Use license since it transfers with the system upgrade. U.S. PRICING AND ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS -------------------------------------- Description Order Number List Discount Same Day Price Category Service Adjustment Deskside Color to SS2 UG-DS-V32GX-P43 $12,495 A <$145> Deskside Monochrome UG-DS-V32M-P43 $11,795 A <$145> (Swivel Base) to SS2 Deskside Monochrome UG-DS-V32MD-P43 $11,795 A <$145> (Dimple Base) to SS2 Upgrade Includes: Customer Returns: ----------------- ----------------- SPARCstation2 Base with CPU board Chassis with CPU Board 32 Mbytes memory Memory 424 Mbyte internal SCSI disk 3.5" 1.44 Mbyte floppy drive ECL Monochrome Frame Buffer or GX Accelerated Frame buffer(as specified) Ordering Instructions: ---------------------- When ordering this upgrade, order the applicable workstation Country Kit (e.g. X30xW) at no charge. Upgrade is delivered with SunOS 4.1.1, Open Windows Version 2, and XGL 1.0.1 runtime libraries pre-installed. Note: Purchase of a System Upgrade includes a current SunOS Right-to-Use License. Additional Memory must be ordered as a separate line item. Internal or external storage options must be ordered as a separate line item. (See General Notes) General Notes ------------- Only 4-Mbyte SIMM memory may be migrated from existing SPARCsystem 330 memory board to the SPARCstation 2 CPU board. SIMMs must be migrated in banks of four. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information send mail to info-sunflash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. Subscription requests should be sent to sunflash-request@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. Archives are on solar.nova.edu and paris.cs.miami.edu. All prices, availability, and other statements relating to Sun or third party products are valid in the U.S. only. Please contact your local Sales Representative for details of pricing and product availability in your region. Descriptions of, or references to products or publications within SunFlash does not imply an endorsement of that product or publication by Sun Microsystems. In the US, use 1-800-USA-4-SUN to locate your local sales office, for hardware and software support, and telemarketing (SunEXPRESS). John McLaughlin, SunFlash editor, flash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. (305) 776-7770.