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    Workgroup Server 8150/80: Description (5/95)
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5/15/95
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    This article provides a description, and features for the Apple Workgroup Server 8150/80.

DISCUSSION


    The Workgroup Server 8150 is the midrange member of the PowerPC processorðbased Workgroup Server family from Apple. It's designed to meet the varied price, performance, and expansion needs of medium-sized workgroups in education, business, and publishing.

    Delivering all the benefits of PowerPC performanceÐwhile maintaining Macintosh ease of useÐthe Workgroup Server 8150 features an 80-megahertz PowerPC 601 processor, on-chip and level-2 cache, a large-capacity hard disk drive, Retrospect Remote automatic client and server backup software, and responsive service and support.

    Not only is the Workgroup Server 8150 easy to set up, it's also designed to work with easy-to-use Apple server software programs such as AppleShare, AppleSearch, Apple Remote Access, and PowerShare collaboration server, as well as third-party server software. And it's perfect for publishing, database, accounting, electronic-mail, calendar, and remote-access server applications.

    If you're looking for a server that can accommodate today's budget and expand to handle tomorrow's demands, the Workgroup Server 8150 is likely to bring your search to a very positive conclusion.

    Workgroup Server 8150 Features
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    Expansion and storage
    * Three NuBus slots for expansion cards
    * One processor-direct slot
    * Internal 1GB hard disk drive
    * Internal DDS-2 Digital Audio Tape (DAT) drive
    * Internal double-speed CD-ROM drive
    * Retrospect Remote automatic server and client backup software
    * Apple RAID software
    * Support for up to eight SCSI devices (three internal, five external)
    * Nine ports to support a wide range of peripherals

    Networking
    * Built-in Ethernet and LocalTalk capabilities
    * Support for AppleTalk networking protocols
    * Token Ring support optional (with expansion card)

    Power, speed, and memory
    * 80-MHz PowerPC 601 RISC microprocessor with floating-point processor and
    32K on-chip cache
    * 256K level-2 cache
    * 16MB of RAM, expandable to 264MB

    Features Built Into Every Workgroup Server
    ------------------------------------------
    Fast, easy setup
    * Comes with System 7 software installed
    * Includes AppleShare 4.0.2 file and print server software (in some
    configurations)

    Compatibility
    * Runs Apple server software and third-party server applications
    * Supports Macintosh and Power Macintosh desktop clients, as well as
    clients running Windows and MS-DOS, depending on server software*
    * Reads Macintosh, Windows, MS-DOS and OS/2 floppy disk formats

    Service and support**
    * Includes 24-hour telephone support
    * Includes within-two-business-day, on-site service response
    * Offers optional within-four-hour or next-business-day on-site service
    response

    * Additional third-party server software may be required and must be
    purchased separately.

    ** These services are available only in the United States.


    Article Change History:
    15 May 1995 - Changed title to reflect processor speed.

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Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Workgroup Servers
Sub Category: Workgroup Server 8150

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