| Features |
Benefits |
| UltraSPARC-IIi Processor |
| Integrated VIS instruction
set |
Ready for increased performance
on multimedia and networking operations |
| Utilizes the latest 0.35-micron
process technology which greatly decreases the die size |
Results in a significant
increase in performance and a decrease in power consumption (due to
a lower core voltage of 2.5 volts) |
| CPU is mounted on field-installable
module card with associated UPA data buffers and 256 KB of external
cache |
Facilitates easy system service |
| Memory |
| Low-cost, industry-standard
memory modules |
Cost effective, allowing
customers to move up to higher levels of memory at a low cost |
| ECC memory |
Superior error correction
and system reliability, superior parity error correction |
| Storage |
| 9.1 GB EIDE internal disk
drive |
More capacity -- faster drive |
| Photo-CD compatible internal
32X-speed CD-ROM drive |
Faster Drive |
| Video |
| 24-Bit on-board graphics |
Better graphics without card |
| Solaris Installation
& Administration |
| With SolarisTM
2.5.1, 2.6 and 7 operating environment, every Sun server comes available
with SolarisTM Web Start for fast network-based
installation of the Solaris operating environment |
Eases and speeds the installation
of Solaris on hosts and clients |
| Includes Solstice AdminSuiteTM,
which provides a consistent, easy-to-use, graphical interface for common
system administration functions. Includes a User Manager for managing
user accounts, a Database Manager for manipulating Solaris administration
data, a Host Manager for connecting client systems to the network, a
Software Manager for controlling installation of Solaris software packages,
a Serial Port Manager for managing serial ports remotely, and a Print
Manager for network printing. |
Eases system administration |
| Includes AnswerBookTM
for on-line network access to all SunTM manuals,
including browse and network print capability |
Speeds access to information,
reduces cost |
| Solstice SunNet ManagerTM
enables administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of LANs and
WANs |
Remote monitoring and control
of networks lowers costs, increases uptime |
| Third-party network and system
management tools provide administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting
tools for distributed systems |
Users have a choice of network
management solutions |
| Solaris Compatibility |
| Solaris operating environment
is binary-compatible across all SPARCTM platforms,
from desktops to enterprise servers |
Allows customers to deploy
systems with confidence, knowing their applications can grow and their
investment in network technology, software, and training will be protected |
| Solaris operating environment
is supported on SPARC, x86, and PowerPC platforms |
Makes it easy to deploy on
other platforms the applications developed on SPARC platforms |
| The Sun Enterprise Ultra
5S server runs Sun's powerful and dependable Solaris network operating
system, and is 100% binary compatible with all software that runs on
Sun's Enterprise 1-6000 server family |
Runs over 12,000 of the most
extensively tested, highest quality software packages available today
for both commercial and technical applications |
| Solaris Performance
and Scalability |
| Outstanding performance and
functionality in a variety of application areas, including database,
networking, groupware, and multiuser business applications |
Provides maximum productivity
for individuals and workgroups |
| Multithreading |
Enables a single application
to be partitioned into independent components that can be executed simultaneously,
reducing response time and increasing throughput |
| Solaris Reliability |
| Proven and reliable network
operating systems |
Maximum uptime for running
business-critical applications |
| Low-Cost Data
Management and Backup |
| Solstice DiskSuiteTM
provides data redundancy and enhanced disk system performance using
RAID technology |
Increases data availability
and speeds systems through put |
| Journaling File System improves
performance of directory operations and reduces file system check times
during system restarts |
Enhances system throughput
and increases system availability |
| Solstice BackupTM
automates network backup, recovery, and media management |
Simplifies data administration,
improves data security and availability |
| Global Networking
and Resource Sharing |
| Connectivity for TCP/IP,
NFS, NetWare, IPX/SPX, LAN Manager, and AppleTalk |
Ensures complete corporate-wide
connectivity and integration |
| NFSTM |
Provides easy transparent
network access to remote file systems, applications, and data on heterogeneous
computer systems |
| Security |
| Simple Key Management for
IP is a standard protocol that provides privacy and authentication services
for data over the network |
Allows for secure communications
over the Internet or intranet, without requiring any changes to the
application |
| Internet Services |
| WebNFSTM
is a robust and scalable file system that enables users to quickly access
and share files over the web |
Enables users to quickly
access and share files over the web |
| Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) allows administrators to easily add clients to the intranet
by dynamically assigning IP addresses |
Eliminates need for administrator
to assign IP addresses manually to each client |
| HotJavaTM
Browser provides an easy-to-use, customizable user interface. |
Provides easy-to-use interface
for installing software, performing web-based admin tasks, and accessing
data over the Web |
| Sun WebServerTM |
Provides fast response for
accessing data over the Internet or when performing Web-based administration
tasks |
