Date: 26-Nov-2009   URL: www.sun.com/desktop/workstation/sunblade1500/specs.xml

Specifications

No Longer Orderable
The Sun Blade 1500 Workstation has been retired and is no longer orderable.

Processor
Processor
One 1.5-GHz UltraSPARC IIIi processor1
Cache
1 MB Level 2 integrated on die

 
Capacity
Main Memory
  • Up to 8 GB DDR-333 SDRAM capacity (4 x 2 GB DIMMs)
  • 4 DIMM slots, memory DIMM installation required in pairs

 
Standard Interfaces
Network
10/100/1000-Mbps (Gigabit) Base-T Ethernet port
I/O
Three USB 2.0 ports, four USB 1.1/1.0 ports, two 1394a (Firewire) ports
Serial
Two RS-232C/RS-423 (DB-9) ports
Parallel
One D-Sub 9-pin connector, IEEE 1284 (bidirectional)
Audio I/O
  • One line in, one line out
  • One microphone in, one speaker out
Expansion bus
Five PCI slots:
  • one at 64-bit/66 MHz
  • two at 64-bit/33 MHz
  • two at 32-bit/33 MHz

 
Mass Storage
Internal storage
Up to two 120-GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra ATA100 disk drives supported
Rewritable/Optical Drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

 
Graphics and Imaging
The Sun Blade 1500 workstation supports up to three Sun XVR-100 2, up to two Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerators3, or one Sun XVR-1200 graphics accelerators4.
Sun XVR-100 Graphics Accelerator
The Sun XVR-100 graphics accelerator provides a low-cost, 24-bit, 2-D graphics solution. The Sun XVR-100 graphics accelerator features 32 MB of SDRAM memory, dual-display support, DVI digital and HD-15 analog connectors and supports high-resolution 1920 x 1200.
Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator
The XVR-600 graphics accelerator is a high-value, low-cost graphics board that delivers professional-level 3D graphics technology for Sun workstations. It is ideal for cost-conscious customers who need 3D graphics for MCAD and MCAE applications.
Sun XVR-1200 Graphics Accelerator
Based on leading-edge architecture and technology, the Sun XVR-1200 graphics accelerator delivers high-quality graphics, provides a wide range of functionality, and sets new levels of 3-D performance.

 
Software
Operating System
Solaris 10 and 8 Operating Systems5 pre-installed

Sun Java Desktop System
Sun Java Desktop System6 pre-installed
Office productivity
StarOffice 7.0 Office Suite7 pre-installed

 
Display Options
17-Inch Sun flat screen CRT
  • 16-in. viewable area
  • 0.24 mm dot pitch
  • Up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz, 76 Hz
19-inch Sun TFT flat panel LCD
  • 19-inch viewable area (equiv. to 21-inch CRT)
  • 0.29mm pixel pitch
  • Up to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz (5:4 aspect ratio)
  • True 24-bit, 256 gray-scale levels, 16.7 M colors
21-Inch Sun flat screen Aperture Grill (AG) CRT
  • 19.8-in. viewable area
  • 0.24 mm dot pitch
  • Up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz
24-Inch Sun flat panel widescreen LCD
  • 24.1-in. viewable area (equivalent to 27.5-in. CRT)
  • 0.27 mm dot pitch
  • Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (16:10 aspect ratio)
  • 4-port USB hub

 
Environment
AC power
100-120; 220-240 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz, 0.3 KVA
Operating temperature
5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F)
IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2 Test Bb
10% to 93% relative humidity, noncondensing
Nonoperating temperature
-32° to 65°C (-25.6° to 149°F)
Operating acoustic noise
5.0 bels
Idling acoustic noise
4.5 bels

 
Regulations
Meets or exceeds the following requirements:
Safety
UL 60950, EN 60950, CSA C22.2-60950, IEC 60950 CB
Scheme with all national differences
RFI/EMU
EN 55022/CISPR22 Class B, FCC CFR47
Part 15 Class B; EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Immunity
EN 55024
Ergonomics
EK1-ITB-2000
Regulatory markings
UL/cUL, TUV/GS, CE, FCC, ICES-003, C-Tick,VCCI, GOST-R, BSMI, CCC, S-Mark, MIC

 
Upgrades
Trade in any Sun workstation and get 20% off the Sun Blade 1500 or Sun Blade 2500 workstation. For more information, click here8.

 
Dimensions and Weight
Height
459.9 mm (18.1 in)
Width
175 mm (6.9 in)
Depth
465.1 mm (18.3 in)
Weight
14.8 kgs (33 lbs)

 
Warranty
Hardware Support
1 year
Software Install
90 days
Call Response
Next day
Delivery
Second business day, on site

 
Links Mentioned on This Page

This page is located at: http://www.sun.com/desktop/workstation/sunblade1500/specs.xml

Additional links mentioned are:

  1. One 1.5-GHz UltraSPARC IIIi processor: http://www.sun.com/processors/UltraSPARC-IIIi/
  2. Sun XVR-100 : http://www.sun.com/desktop/products/graphics/xvr100/
  3. Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerators: http://www.sun.com/desktop/products/graphics/xvr600/
  4. Sun XVR-1200 graphics accelerators: http://www.sun.com/desktop/products/graphics/xvr1200/
  5. Solaris 10 and 8 Operating Systems: http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/9/
  6. Sun Java Desktop System: http://www.sun.com/software/javadesktopsystem/index.xml
  7. StarOffice 7.0 Office Suite: http://wwws.sun.com/software/star/staroffice/
  8. click here: http://www.sun.com/ibb/promos/
 
 
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