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From: campbelr@hpsel1.HP.COM (Bob Campbell)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp
Subject: Re: Re: hp9000 ser. 500 hpux
Message-ID: <8870001@hpsel1.HP.COM>
Date: 16 Mar 88 19:03:23 GMT
References: <672@kuling.UUCP>
Organization: Hewlett Packard, Cupertino
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While HP does not currently have a multiprocessor 9000s800, it is by no
means ruled out.  From the "Precision Architecture and Instruction
Reference Manual" (Part # 09740-90014)

     The processor hardware is optimized for the simple, often used
     instructions that execute in a single CPU cycle.  Implementation
     of more complex functions is assigned to system software or to
     processor assists such as the floating-point coprocessor.  Multi-
     processors are also supported and may be used for higher performance
     or fault-tolerant computing.

If you know where you can see a 9000s850 you can see that the idea has been
thought of.  If you would really like to see MP support, tell your sales
rep to pass your word along.

Bob Campbell                Some times I wish that I could stop you from 
Hewlett Packard             talking, when I hear the silly things you say.
campbelr@hpda.HP.COM                         - Elvis Costello