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The VAXstation is a family of workstation computers developed and manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) using processors implementing the VAX instruction set architecture (ISA).
VAXstation II
Code named "Mayflower", it uses the KA630 CPU module containing a 5 MHz (200 ns) MicroVAX 78032 microprocessor.
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The VAXstation is a family of workstation computers developed and manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) using processors implementing the VAX instruction set architecture (ISA).
VAXstation I
Introduced in October 1984, it was code named "Seahorse", and uses the KD32 CPU module containing a 4 MHz (250 ns) MicroVAX I processor.
VAXstation II
Code named "Mayflower", it uses the KA630 CPU module containing a 5 MHz (200 ns) MicroVAX 78032 microprocessor. It was essentially a MicroVAX II in a workstation configuration.
VAXstation II/GPX
Introduced in December 1985, it was code named "Caylith", and was a variant of the VAXstation II with hardware-enhanced, high-performance color graphics.
VAXstation 2000
Introduced in February 1987, it was code named "VAXstar" or "Kapri", and uses the KA410 CPU module containing a 5 MHz MicroVAX II processor with no cache. It was essentially a MicroVAX 2000 in a workstation configuration.
VAXstation 3100 Series
VAXstation 3100 Model 30
Code named "PVAX", it uses the KA42-A CPU module containing a 11.12 MHz (90 ns) CVAX microprocessor with a 64 KB external cache.
The VT1300 X terminal was essentially a diskless VAXstation 3100 Model 30, running the VAXELN operating system.
VAXstation 3100 Model 38
Code named "PVAX rev#7", it uses the KA42-B CPU module containing a 16.67 MHz (60 ns) CVAX+ microprocessor with a 64KB external cache.
VAXstation 3100 Model 40
Code named "PVAX", it uses the KA42-A CPU module containing a 11.12 MHz (90 ns) CVAX+ microprocessor with a 64KB external cache.
VAXstation 3100 Model 48
Code named "PVAX rev#7", it uses the KA42-B CPU module containing a 16.67 MHz (60 ns) CVAX+ microprocessor with a 64KB external cache.
VAXstation 3100 Model 76
Code named "RigelMAX", it uses the KA43-A CPU module containing a 35.71 MHz (28 ns) Rigel microprocessor with a 128 KB external cache.
VAXstation 3200 and VAXstation 3500
Code named "Mayfair/GPX", it uses the KA650 CPU module containing a CVAX chip set operating at 11.12 MHz (90 ns cycle time) with 64 KB of external secondary cache.
VAXstation 3520 and VAXstation 3540
The VAXstation 3520 and VAXstation 3540, code named "Firefox", are multiprocessor computers with two or four CVAX chip sets respectively, contained on KA60 CPU modules. They were positioned as mid-range workstations. The first official announcement from Digital regarding these workstations was on 10 January 1989, although it was a "programme announcement" with no dates or prices provided.
VAXstation 4000 Series
VAXstation 4000 Model 30
The VAXstation 4000 Model 30, also known as the VAXstation 4000 VLC (Very Low Cost), was an entry-level workstation introduced on 30 October 1991. It was code named "PVAX2/VLC". It uses the KA48 CPU module containing a 25 MHz (40 ns cycle time) SOC microprocessor. It may have 8 to 24 MB of memory, using the MS40-BA SIMM, which is a low-height standard 72-pin 80 ns memory module with parity.
VAXstation 4000 Model 60
The VAXstation 4000 Model 60, code named "PMariah", was announced on 30 October 1991 and became available on 25 November 1991. It uses the KA46 CPU module containing a Mariah chip set operating at 55 MHz (18 ns cycle time) with 256 KB of external cache. It supports 8 to 104 MB of memory, with SIMMs installed in pairs. SIMMs used are the 4 MB MS44L-AA and the 32 MB MS44-DA, which both have parity. It was the first VAX system to use the TURBOchannel interconnect. The upgrade path was to VAXstation 4000 Model 96.
VAXstation 4000 Model 90
The VAXstation 4000 Model 90, code named "Cougar", is a further development of the VAXstation 4000 Model 60. Development of the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 begun in mid-1991.
The workstation uses the KA49-A CPU module containing a NVAX microprocessor operating at 74.43 MHz (14 ns cycle time) with a 256 KB external secondary cache. The NVAX had a 64-bit data bus to the NMC (NVAX Memory Controller) two gate array. The system module contained eight SIMM slots, and the workstation supported 16 to 128 MB of memory with parity. 16 MB MS44L-BC and 64 MB MS44-DC memory kits were used to populate the SIMM slots. Each memory kit contained four SIMMs with capacities of 4 MB and 16 MB respectively.
The VAXstation 4000 Model 90 supported 3D graphics hardware, the SPXg and SPXgt options. These modules have their own connector on the system module.
I/O was based around the NCA, a gate array which implements an input/output adapter. The I/O subsystem has two independent 32-bit buses that communicate with the I/O and graphics options available. One of the buses interfaces to a TURBOchannel slot, the firmware contained within ROMs and the graphics options. The other bus interfaces to the Ethernet and EDAL controllers. EDAL is 16-bit general-purpose bus for I/O. The EDAL controller consists of a CEAC (CDAL-to-EDAL Chip) and a SQWF chip.
Ethernet is provided by the SGEC (Second-Generation Ethernet Controller) chip. SCSI is provided by the NCR 53C94, which connects to the EDAL bus. Serial lines are provided by a DC7085 quad UART. The four serial lines are used for the keyboard, mouse, modem and printer/console. A 64-entry FIFO queue is provided for all four serial lines and is implemented by a small external SRAM. Voice-quality sound is provided by an AMD Am79C30.
The VAXstation 4000 Model 90 could be upgraded to a VAXstation 4000 Model 96.
VAXstation 4000 Model 90A
The VAXstation 4000 Model 90A, code named "Cougar+", is a faster version of the Model 90. It uses the KA49-A CPU module containing a NVAX microprocessor operating at 83 MHz (12 ns cycle time) but is otherwise the same. The upgrade path was to VAXstation 4000 Model 96.
VAXstation 4000 Model 96
The VAXstation 4000 Model 96, code named "Cougar++", is a faster version of the Model 90A. It was discontinued on 30 September 1999 with the last shipments concluding on 31 December 1999.
It uses the KA49-C CPU module containing a NVAX microprocessor operating at 100 MHz (10 ns cycle time) but is otherwise the same.
VAXstation 8000
The VAXstation 8000, code named "Lynx", was a high-end workstation introduced on 2 February 1988. It was essentially a VAX 8250 packaged in a deskside enclosure with a 3D graphics pipeline developed jointly with Evans & Sutherland.
VXT 2000
The VXT 2000 is a X terminal using the SOC microprocessor.
VAXstation 100
The VAXstation 100 was a VAXstation-branded Graphics terminal based on a Motorola 68000 microprocessor, intended to connect to a VAX system via Unibus, May 1983.
VAXstation 500
The VAXstation 500 was a VAXstation-branded successor to VAXstation 100 with color, introduced in October 1985.
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