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Overview

The SunPCi IIIpro coprocessor card is a cost-effective, hardware-based solution for Sun systems that allows the sharing of data, peripherals, and network connections between Microsoft Windows and the Solaris Operating System. In addition to its own Ethernet port, the card also supports the sharing of Sun system's Ethernet ports for increased networking flexibility. Three USB 2.0 ports and a 1394a port, as well as serial and parallel ports, provide support for PC-standard I/O devices such as digital media devices, keyboards, mice, storage, and printers. Windows application support and connectivity on Sun systems alongside Solaris applications saves space, energy, and system management costs, while helping to improve personal productivity. Best of all, the SunPCi IIIpro coprocessor card leverages Sun's biggest strength, reliable and robust network computing.

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Interoperability

The SunPCi IIIpro coprocessor card enables full simultaneous compatibility between the Solaris Operating System and Microsoft Windows and Red Hat. It allows access to Windows technical and productivity applications and Red Hat, whether off-the-shelf or developed in-house, via the same monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

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Performance

The SunPCi IIIpro coprocessor card, with AMD Athlon XP 2100+ 1.6-GHz mobile processor and 256 MB standard RAM with support of up to 1 GB, provides the performance to run demanding applications at native PC speeds.

Multiple boards are supported in a single system. Multiple boards allows you to have several PC's in the same desk space for running several OS'es simultaneously, thus increasing productivity and efficiency.

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Functionality

The SunPCi IIIpro coprocessor card offers a range of functionality options to help increase productivity and efficiency. Functionality options included are:
- USB 2.0 parallel, serial, and 1394a ports
- HD-15 VGA monitor port with on-board 24-bit accelerated graphics
- Audio in/out ports with Sound Blaster-compatible sound
- 10/100Baset-T Ethernet port

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PCI Slot Requirements

One 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot required (a second and third slot are needed if the optional USB2.0/1394a daughtercard and the serial/parallel port backplate are installed)

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Operating Systems

Solaris 7, Solaris 8, and Solaris 9

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Disk Space Required

60 MB for SunPCi and DOS Software.

Additional Requirements:
- Windows 2000: 2 GB
- Windows XP: 4 GB
- Red Hat: 3 GB

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Platform Supported

- Sun Blade 150
- Sun Blade 1500
- Sun Blade 2500
- Sun Enterprise 450
- Sun Enterprise 250
- Sun Enterprise 220R and 420R
- Sun Fire 280R

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PC Operating Systems Supported

- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Red Hat 9 Personal/Professional
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 WS/ES

Note: Microsoft Windows and Red Hat license(s) not included.

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Networks

All Ethernet protocols, including TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and NetBEUI

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Microsoft Windows Applications

A Microsoft Windows operating system is required to run Windows applications

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Graphics Support

- Optimized shared memory architecture (SMA)
- 8/16/32-MB frame buffer using system memory
- 128-bit 2-D and 3-D accelerated VGA support
- Equivalent 8x AGP internal performance
- Separate HD-15 connector for optional external display
- 2-D and 3-D resolutions at up to 1920 x 1440 resolution

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XII Windows Environment

- Motif
- Common Desktop Environment
- Gnome

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Maximum Number of Cards Per System

- Sun Blade 150: 1
- Sun Blade 1500: 1
- Sun Blade 2500: 2
- Sun Enterprise 450: 3**
- Sun Enterprise 250: 1***
- Sun Enterprise 220R and 420R: 1***
- Sun Fire 280R: 1***

*You can install and use up to three SunPCi IIIpro cards if you do not use the optional USB/FireWire card and Backplate and use less than 1 GB of memory for each card.
**You can install and use up to five SunPCi IIIpro cards if you do not use the optional USB/FireWire card and Backplate and use less than 1 GB of memory for each card.
***You can install and use two SunPCi IIIpro cards if you do not use the optional USB/FireWire card and Backplate and use less than 1 GB of memory for each card.

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Mouse

Emulates Microsoft mouse functionality

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Keyboards

All current Sun keyboards

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Processor

1.6-GHz mobile AMD Athlon XP 2100+

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Memory

256-MB PC2100 SODIMM standard (two slots, supporting 256 MB, 512 MB SODIMM, for a maximum configuration of 1 GB)

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Hard Drives

Emulates the C: and D: hard drives by using les in the Solaris Operating System file system. Maps drives E: through Z: by mounting local or networked file systems. CD-ROM accessed via the D: or E: drive

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Floppy Drive

Emulates A: drive using internal 3.5-in. floppy drive

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Ports

Primary Backplate:
- USB 2.0 high-speed serial bus port
- HD-15 video port
- Ethernet port
- Sound Blaster-compatible mic in and line out
- Diagnostic LED

Optional secondary backplate (additional PCI slot back panel required):
- DB-9 serial port (COM1)
- DB-25 parallel port (LPT)

Optional daughtercard (additional PCI slot required):
- Two USB 2.0 high-speed serial bus ports
- 1394a FireWire port

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Power Requirements

25 W (at maximum configuration, power draw is 40 W)

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Dimensions and Weight

- Height: 2.1 cm (0.813 in.)
- Width: 13.0 cm (5.125 in.)
- Length: 31.8 cm (12.5 in.)
- Weight: 482 g (17 oz.)

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Upgrades

Upgrade from previous-generation SunPCi coprocessor cards available

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Warranty

Hardware:
One-year, or warranty of system in which board is installed

Software Support
90 days

Call Response
Eight hours, 8 am to 8 pm, Mon-Fri

Parts Delivery
Second business day

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