Write a commentDEC Multia VX41
Workstation
| Company: | DEC |
| Bus: | PCMCIA, PCI |
| Introduction: | 1994 |
| Maximum memory size: | 256MB |
| Maximum number of CPUs: | 1 |
| runs os: | Microsoft Windows NT |
| runs os: | DEC VMS |
| runs os: | DEC Digital UNIX/Tru64 UNIX |
| uses architecture: | Alpha |
| Computer root: | Computer |
| System class: | Workstation |
DEC Multia VX41 in the collection.
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The Multia was DEC's attempt at building a small, affordable networked workstation. Versions were offered with an Alpha CPU (VX40, VX41, VX42) or Intel CPU (VX51).
Built using a lot of laptop technology (PCMCIA, 2.5" hard drives), these systems overheat easily.
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DEC Multia VX41 [R0049]
DEC Multia VX41
| Amount of memory: | 56MB |
| CPU Speed: | 166MHz |
| State: | Fully operational |
| Serial Number: | TA534A0051 |
| Accession number: | R0049 |
| Acquired in: | 2004 acquisition |
| Location: | Collection / Museum / Heavy Iron Room / Cabinet B / Shelf 3 |
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A notable feature are the 12 MB SIMMs this system originally came with. Two 16 MB SIMMs were added later.
This unit has an upgradeable CPU (the VX40 has the same CPU, but soldered directly to the mainboard) and cache memory. A small plug-in board provides a SCSI controller, driving the internal 2.5" hard disk.
The floppy drive is a 2.88 MB 3.5" ED disk drive.
DEC Multia VX41 [R0050]
DEC Multia VX41
| CPU Speed: | 166MHz |
| Serial Number: | TA534A0042 |
| Accession number: | R0050 |
| Acquired in: | July 4th Megahaul - 2012 acquisition from Fred van Kempen |
| Location: | Collection / Museum / Heavy Iron Room / Cabinet B / Shelf 3 |
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