Subject: Re: Alpha stuff for free
To: Bryan Vyhmeister <bsd@hub3.net>
From: Dave McGuire <mcguire@neurotica.com>
List: port-alpha
Date: 09/09/2003 13:49:32
On Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 01:20 PM, Bryan Vyhmeister wrote:
>>> This is quite informative. This is definitely a thread to keep. I
> was
>>> wondering if anyone has any information about the AlphaServer 4100.
>>> What
>>> sort of RAM does it use?
>>
>>    The AS4100 uses AS4100 RAM boards...not SIMMs or DIMMs of any kind.
>> They're installed in pairs.  Due to their relatively young age, these
>> boards are very easy to find from vendors in various capacities, but
>> they typically cost thousands of dollars.  If you're shopping for an
>> AS4100 (and I wholeheartedly recommend them if you want a high-end
>> machine) it's best to find one with RAM.
>
> AS2100A memory boards don't work in an AS4100, do they?

   Nope...completely different animal.

       -Dave

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