Celebris XL & Alpha XL -- Digital Personal Workstation for Windows NT
Customer Update
HIGHLIGHTS
o Leadership personal workstations at PC prices
o Engineered to meet future demands for flexibility, allowing upgrades to
faster Intel and Alpha CPUs and options
o Choice of either RISC or CISC processors depending upon the application
and price/performance that is right for the user
o PC ease-of-use experience with factory-installed Windows NT software
o Performance characterization of key applications across the entire line
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Digital personal workstation product family, comprised of Celebris XL
Pentium models and Alpha XL models, is targeted at the rapidly expanding
market of Windows NT based workstations. The XL family uses an enhanced
minitower design, the forerunner of which was widely shipped on the Celebris
XL PC family. The XL systems come with factory-installed Windows NT software
and provide full access to those PC options supported under Microsoft's
Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for the appropriate processor type. Using
a processor-independent, CPU daughtercard approach, all family members have
interchangeable components and are easily upgradeable, thus ensuring the
highest level of investment protection.
Benefits
o Industry standards -- Supports both industry standard CISC CPUs and
performance-leading 64 bit RISC CPUs, making this a superb Windows NT
workstation platform.
o Performance -- Supports today's leading applications in both technical
(MCAD, ECAD, and CASE) and commercial (desktop publishing, office
productivity, finance, and database) environments.
o Price -- Leadership dollars per SPECmark for Windows NT systems.
o Investment protection -- Provides future upgradability to more powerful
CPU chips and offers the industry's best warranty.
o Open system -- Industry-standard PCI/ISA options available through a
variety of suppliers.
PRODUCT POSITIONING
Digital's XL family of personal workstations is positioned as follows:
Celebris XL Celebris XL Celebris Alpha XL Alpha XL
5100 5120 5133 233 266
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Cache (base) 256 KB 256 KB 256 KB 512 KB 2 MB
Maximum 192 MB 192 MB 192 MB 192 MB 192 MB
memory
Distributor 16 MB mem 16 MB mem 16 MB mem 16 MB mem 16 MB mem
entry system 1.44 Floppy 1.44 floppy 1.44 floppy 1.44 floppy 1.44 floppy
U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S.
keyboard keyboard keyboard keyboard keyboard
Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse
Windows NT Windows NT
4X CD-ROM 4X CD-ROM
Package system 16 MB mem 16 MB mem 16 MB mem 32 MB mem 32 MB mem
1 GB SCSI 1 GB SCSI 1 GB SCSI 1 GB SCSI 1 GB SCSI
hard drive hard drive hard drive hard drive hard drive
1.44 floppy 1.44 floppy 1.44 floppy 1.44 floppy 1.44 floppy
U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S.
keyboard keyboard keyboard keyboard keyboard
Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse
Windows NT Windows NT Windows NT Windows NT Windows NT
4X CD-ROM 4X CD-ROM 4X CD-ROM 4X CD-ROM 4x CD-ROM
Matrox Matrox Matrox Matrox Matrox
video video video video video
Equalized 5100 5120 5133 233 266
system package package package package package
configuration system system system system system
(plus (plus (plus
additional additional additional
16 MB of 16 MB of 16 MB of
memory) memory) memory)
Performance comparison
The following chart highlights benchmark performances for the Celebris XL
and Alpha XL family models.
Celebris XL Celebris XL Celebris XL Alpha XL Alpha XL
5100 5120 5133 233 266
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SYSmarkNT (1)
- Overall 1.00 1.20 1.34 1.15 1.37
- Excel 32 1.00 1.18 1.29 1.13 1.27
- Texim 32 1.00 1.11 1.23 1.12 1.28
- Word 32 1.00 1.53 1.71 1.48 1.80
- PPoint 16 1.00 1.11 1.24 .76 .98
- Max EDA 32 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.45 1.70
ANSYS R5.1 (2)
- LS1 1.00 1.08 1.20 4.00 5.60
- LS2 1.00 1.08 1.10 4.86 5.96
- LS3 1.00 1.06 1.18 5.03 6.38
- LS4 1.00 1.06 1.14 5.15 6.04
- LS5 1.00 1.06 1.18 4.44 6.09
AutoCAD (3)
- CADalyst 1.00 1.06 1.20 1.38 1.65
Pro/JR (4)
- JRDEMO95 1.00 1.09 1.26 1.42 1.79
- JRALL 1.00 1.11 1.20 1.83 2.28
Microstation (5)
- CADbench 1.00 1.12 1.27 1.64 1.91
- Rendering 1.00 1.13 1.28 2.83 3.09
(1)The SYSmarkNT benchmarks were generated using similar system
configurations, consisting of 32 MB of memory, a 1 GB SCSI disk, and a
Diamond Stealth64 video card. Results are very dependent on the type of
configuration, with the Matrox 3D card producing slightly lower results.
Increasing memory in the systems generally increases the scores. Celebris
XL and Alpha XL scaling is similar for Excel, Texim, and Word products.
The Celebris XL displays a clear advantage in running emulated 16 bit
applications (PowerPoint), while the Alpha XL displays a clear advantage
running more technical applications that use floating point calculations.
(2)ANSYS R5.1 is a solid modeling benchmark program produced by ANSYS, Inc.,
and supplied to hardware vendors. Each benchmark represents a
cantilevered plate with one element through its thickness. There are five
cases, with mesh size varying for the different cases. A force is applied
to the plate at the free end. CPU time and elapsed time are reported.
Comparisons are based only on elapsed time, as perceived by the user. All
tests were performed using 32 MB of memory, 1 GB SCSI disk, and a Matrox
video card.
(3)The CADalyst benchmark, created by CADalyst Magazine, allows users to
compare AutoCAD performance across a number of applications: removing
hidden lines, opening and closing files, regenerating and redrawing the
screen, creating DXF files, and creating Plotfiles. All tests were
performed using 32 MB of memory, 1 GB SCSI disk, and a Matrox video card.
(4)Two Pro/Jr. benchmark trail files were used in this test. JRDEMO95 is a
trail file created by Parametric Technology Corporation that creates
features, parts, drawings, and assemblies to create a microscope. It also
includes shaded view manipulations. JRALL is a Digital benchmark file
that focuses more on feature/part/drawing/assembly manipulations and
includes operations such as feature reorder, suppress, resume,
regeneration, and shaded view manipulations, all within part assembly and
drawing mode. Comparisons are based only on elapsed time, as perceived by
the user. All tests were performed using 32 MB of memory, 1 GB SCSI disk,
and a Diamond Stealth video card. As this is a 2D application, the Matrox
3D card results in 15 to 25 percent less performance for this
application.
(5)CADbench is a fully automated benchmark program designed to run with
Microstation software. Developed by Intergraph and Microstation Manager
magazine, CADbench is a set of tests that focuses on I/O performance,
vector drawing performance, image rendering performance, and element
generation performance. The Rendering benchmark consisted of comparisons
for three different Microstation drawings (oldhotel, locomotive, and
liv_room). All tests were performed using 32 MB of memory, 1 GB SCSI
disk, and a Matrox video card. The Celebris systems ran Microstation V5.0
and the Alpha systems ran Microstation V5.5. Both the Matrox 3D and
Diamond Stealth 2D performed at similar levels for this application.
AVAILABILITY AND ORDERING
All product variants exist in two models: a building-block kernel system and
an entry level packaged system with Windows NT factory installed. The new
Celebris XL and Alpha XL minimal kernel and entry level packaged Windows NT
systems can be ordered now and will begin shipping in September 1995
(October 1995 for the Celebris XL 133DP model).
All variants support Windows NT 3.51 (or later only). The operating system
is factory-installed on the entry level package systems or when a full
configuration (inclusive of CD-ROM, hard disk, and video) is ordered using
the building block model. In all cases, Windows NT media and documentation
are shipped with all factory installed models.
Building block kernel base systems
Kernel model base systems contain 16 MB of memory, a 1.44 MB floppy disk
drive, and a U.S. Country Kit containing keyboard, power cord, three button
mouse, and user guide. For the Celebris XL, a Windows NT operating system
kit and CD-ROM drive must be ordered separately. For the Alpha XL, a Windows
NT operating system kit is bundled in the U.S. Country Kit; a CD-ROM drive
is included in the kernel.
All options ordered with kernel systems will be factory installed unless
specified as spares. All systems shipped from manufacturing are set to 120
volts, and may be reset by the user as required.
Entry packaged system
o Factory installed Windows NT 3.51 operating system
o Windows NT operating system media kit and documentation
o "Getting started" software installed
o Keyboard, mouse, and power cord
o 1.44 MB floppy drive
o 600 MB 4X CD-ROM drive
o 1 GB SCSI disk
o Matrox Millennium 3D graphics card
o User documentation package
o System memory
The Celebris XL entry packaged system contains 16 MB of memory. The Alpha XL
entry packaged system contains 32 MB of memory. Multimedia, sound,
networking, and communication adapters are selected from the options menu.
All options ordered with packaged systems will be factory installed unless
specified as spares. Systems can be set to 120 or 240 volts. All U.S.
systems shipped from manufacturing are set to 120 volts, and all worldwide
systems are set to 240 volts. Either system may be reset by the user as
required.
Order No. Description
FR-A03AA-AD Celebris XL 5100 Kernel, 16 MB memory,
keyboard, mouse, 120/240V
FR-A04AA-AD Celebris XL 5100DP Kernel, 16 MB memory,
keyboard, mouse, 120/240V
FR-A05AA-AD Celebris XL 5120 Kernel, 16 MB memory,
keyboard, mouse, 120/240V
FR-A07AA-AD Celebris XL 5133 Kernel, 16 MB memory,
keyboard, mouse, 120/240V
FR-A08AA-AD Celebris XL 5133DP Kernel, 16 MB memory,
keyboard, mouse, 120/240V
SN-A20AA-AF Alpha XL 233 Kernel, 16 MB memory, CD-ROM,
Windows NT, keyboard, mouse, 120/240V
SN-A21AA-AF Alpha XL 266 Kernel, 16 MB memory, CD-ROM,
Windows NT, keyboard, mouse, 120/240V
FR-A03AA-NN Celebris XL 5100 Package, 16 MB memory,
Matrox adapter, 1 GB SCSI disk, Windows NT,
120/240V
FR-A04AA-NN Celebris XL 5100DP Package, 16 MB memory,
Matrox adapter, 1 GB SCSI disk, Windows NT,
120/240V
FR-A05AA-NN Celebris XL 5120 Package, 16 MB memory,
Matrox adapter, 1 GB SCSI disk, Windows NT,
120/240V
FR-A07AA-NN Celebris XL 5133 Package, 16 MB memory,
Matrox adapter, 1 GB SCSI disk, Windows
NT, 120/240V
FR-A08AA-NN Celebris XL 5133DP Package, 16 MB memory,
Matrox adapter, 1 GB SCSI disk, Windows
NT, 120/240V
<>SN-A20AA-NP Alpha XL 233 Package, 32 MB memory,
Matrox adapter, 1 GB SCSI disk, Windows
NT, 120/240V
<>SN-A21AA-NP Alpha XL 266 Package, 32 MB memory,
Matrox adapter, 1 GB SCSI disk, Windows
NT, 120/240V
Options Necessary for Celebris XL Kernel System
QB-0QRAA-SB Windows NT License, Media, Documentation
Kit (CD-ROM)
FR-PCXCR-AN 5.25 inch 4X CD-ROM drive
SERVICES
Three-year hardware warranty
o Year 1 -- Digital will provide one year of onsite hardware support on the
Celebris XL or Alpha XL. This service will be provided on a next business
day basis, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding locally
observed Digital holidays. All parts and labor to repair the hardware
problem are provided.
o Years 2 and 3 -- Digital will provide repair services, through carry-in
to a Digital Service Center, or mail back to a Digital location. Digital
will repair or replace the product within 48 hours of receipt.
Software support
Each system comes with 90 days of advisory telephone support for the Windows
NT systems, as well as application or factory installed software purchased
from Digital and included on Digital's User Application Support (UAS)
Supported Products Listing (SPL).
Telephone assistance will be provided through Digital's user support
centers, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding locally observed
Digital holidays. The software advisory support is structured to provide
information on product features and answers to usage and installation
questions. The support also provides usage assistance in storing,
retrieving, and managing files; creating and editing text and data files;
and interpreting system error messages.
Supplemental services
Digital offers service warranty upgrades to satisfy the level of support
needed within the user's environment for both hardware and software.
Services may be extended or upgraded to 7 days per week, 24 hours per day
coverage.
TECHNICAL DATA
CPU/clock Pentium 100, 120, 133, 100DP, and 133DP
Alpha 21064/233 and 266 MHz
System dimension 17 inches high by 7 inches wide by 17 inches deep
Memory 16 MB to 192 MB (six slots, configured in pairs)
Cache size 256 KB burst standard for Pentium single
processors
512 KB burst standard for Pentium dual processors
512 KB standard for Alpha 233 processor
2 MB standard for Alpha 266 processor
Graphics Matrox Millennium 3D adapter standard on system packages
- 2 MB WRAM upgradeable to 4 MB or 8 MB
- Revolutionary 64 bit graphics accelerator
- True color at resolutions up to 1600x1200
- Renders 190,000, 50 pixel, 16 bit 3D Z-buffered
triangles per second
- 60 million Winmarks for the world's fastest
PC graphics
I/O slots 3 ISA only, 1 ISA/PCI combination, 2 PCI only
Storage I/O Integral PCI-based 10 MB per second SCSI-2
controller and external port
Drive bays One 5.25 inch half height CD-ROM, one 3.5 inch
1.44 MB floppy drive, and one 3.5 inch 1 GB SCSI
hard disk are standard in the package configuration
Two 5.25 inch/3.5 inch full height, front panel
accessible bays are available for additional
expansion in the packaged configuration
Ports Two serial and one bidirectional, enhanced parallel
Audio Optional
Network Optional
Options
A full range of PCI/ISA options are available. Refer to the July 1995
Workstation Systems and Options Catalog supplement for a complete listing of
all Celebris XL and Alpha XL package systems and available options for
Windows NT. Common XL personal workstation options utilize the same part
number and discounts. Options ordered for Celebris XL systems should use an
"FR-" prefix and options ordered for Alpha XL systems should use an "SN-"
prefix.
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ANSYS is a registered trademark of Swanson Analysis Systems, Inc.
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of Microsoft Corporation.