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From: quodling@bunyip.enet.dec.com (Peter Quodling)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.dec
Subject: Re: DEC 6430
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Date: 3 Aug 90 16:49:51 GMT
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In article <26931@nuchat.UUCP>, jspears@nuchat.UUCP (James Weston Spears) writes...
> 
> I am interested in learning more about DEC 6430.
> 
>What machines does it run on?

It sounds like you are a little confused. What it sounds like you are talking
about is a DEC VAX Model 6000-430. This is in itself a CPU. So your first
question is redundant.
> 
>What is it like?

Relative to what? It is a compact, cost effective timesharing system with
processing power in the order of 20 VUPS (Vax Units of Power - 1 VUP approx
equal to the first VAX releases - the 11/780 - also approximately 1 Mip)

> 
>What is the philosophy behind it?

As with all of Digital's products quality, performance, reliability. 

Do you mean what sort of processor architecture? It is a Vax - CMOS Based.
(DEC Proprietary CPU)
> 
>What is the newest version?
> 
>How old is it?

I think they were released a few months back - sometime this year. The 6000
range started with the 6000-210 a couple of years ago. The numbering scheme
goes along the lines of 600-xy0 when x is the CPU type and y is the number of
CPUs (They are capable of Symettrical Multiprocessing.) So the range extend
from the original 600-210 through the 300 series, to the 6000-460, a six
processor (at around 7-8 Vups/processor). All the 6000 systems fit in the same
size cabinet, about the size of a refrigerator, so there is a saving in terms
of expandability.

> 
>I would appreciate any help anyone can give.

Call 1-800-DIGITAL. They will send you literature.

Peter Quodling		         Internet:     quodling@blumon.enet.dec.com
Digital Equipment Corporation    UUCP: ...!decwrl!blumon.enet!quodling
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