New Product Announcements

[Katherine Hartsell - Sales Rep - Sun Microsystems]

WORLDWIDE PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. SolarNet PC Protocol Services 1.1

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces SolarNet(TM) PC
Protocol Services(TM) 1.1 (PPS) software for the Solaris(TM) operating
environment. SolarNet PC Protocol Services allows unmodified NetWare
client users to access Solaris applications and databases
transparently. New version provides SPX II higher performance data
transfers, Token Ring support, Terminal Emulation, and IPX Routing.

2. SolarNet PC Server Services 1.1

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces SolarNet(TM) PC
Server Services(TM) 1.1 (PSS) software. SolarNet PC Server Services
1.1 is the industry's first truly scalable LAN server software and is
compatible with NetWare 2.x, 3.x and 4.x clients. It integrates
transparently with current installations of NetWare, without the need
to modify existing servers, clients or installed network software.
Native NetWare users gain full access to applications and file and
print services based on the Solaris(TM) operating environment.

3. SolarNet PC-X 1.1

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces SolarNet(TM)
PC-X(TM) 1.1 software. This PC X-server software enables graphical
Solaris(TM) operating system and other UNIX(R) applications to be
displayed on and controlled from a PC running Microsoft Windows. Now,
both local and remote PC users can simply point and click on desktop
icons to access UNIX applications transparently.

Significant capability has been added to SolarNet PC-X 1.1, including a
bundled, high performance TCP/IP protocol stack based on leading edge
VxD architecture. In addition, the PC-X TCP/IP stack supports the
WinSock v1.1 industry standard for application compatibility. SolarNet
PC-X 1.1 also includes PPP (Point to Point Protocol) for normal
telephone connections.

4. SolarNet PC-Admin 1.5

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces SolarNet(TM)
PC-Admin(TM) 1.5 software. SolarNet PC-Admin is Sun's premier
connectivity and administration solution, bringing PC-LAN style ease of
use to TCP/IP networks. It adds the benefits of centralized user
administration and host configuration, and provides secure, distributed
access to network management tools.

SolarNet PC-Admin 1.5 offers a number of new features, including:

- New, high performance, Microsoft Windows PC client software,
based on the VxD technology from PC-NFSpro(TM)
- Full support for the NIS name service in addition to NIS+
- Enhanced ability to configure through the SNC script mechanism
- Windows Password tool for end users

SolarNet PC-Admin 1.0 will immediately begin transitioning off of
the price list.

5. SolarNet LAN Client 1.1

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces SolarNet(TM) LAN
Client 1.1 (PCS) software for the Solaris(TM) operating environment.
SolarNet LAN Client 1.1 allows Solaris desktop users to access native
NetWare and LAN Manager PC LAN servers for application, file, and
print services.

Comprehensive file and print operations include:
- Log in and out from remote servers
- Mount and unmount remote volumes or shared directories
- List servers and volumes on the network
- Copy files to or from remote servers
- Send print requests to remote printers
- Acquire system time on servers

6. Solstice Backup 4.1.2

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces the availability of
Solstice(TM) Backup(TM) 4.1.2 (formerly Networker(TM) for Solaris(TM)
software), the latest version of a suite of client-server backup
products based on Legato System's NetWorker software.

Solstice Backup 4.1.2 simplifies backup management across a
heterogeneous network. Administrators no longer have to manage many
different platform specific backup products. Solstice Backup 4.1.2
permits administrators to centralize management and monitoring of
backups for all the Solaris, UNIX(R), and PC systems on their network.

SMCC also announces a new optional archive capability, Solstice(TM)
Archive(TM), that enables users to make permanent snapshots of
important data to removable media such as tapes or optical disks.

7. Solstice FireWall-1 1.2.1

SMCC announces the 1.2.1 release of Solstice(TM) FireWall-1, a layered
software product for Internet security. FireWall-1 is also an option
with the Netra(TM) Internet server product family. Release 1.2.1 is
supported on the same platforms and Solaris(TM) releases as FireWall-1 1.0.

Key new features in the 1.2.1 release include:

- Ability to Firewall to verify one-time connections
from users to the FireWall-1
- Anti-spoofing
- SNMP System Status and Alerts
- Enhanced router support

8. SPARCcluster HA SERVER

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces the SPARCcluster(TM)
HA Server, a new cluster platform.

- High availability for NFS(TM), Informix, Oracle and Sybase RDBMS products
- Sophisticated fault management optimizing recovery based on failure mode
- Investment preservation for existing systems, disk storage and
network clients and applications
- Comprehensive support services including installation, consulting,
operator training and one-year warranty.

9. Solaris Common Desktop Environment (CDE) 1.0

Common Desktop Environment (CDE) is an advanced Motif desktop,
providing consistency and application compatibility across hardware
platforms. CDE is endorsed by Sun, HP, IBM, Novell, DEC, Hitachi,
Fujitsu, Silicon Graphics, AT&T GIS, Siemens Nixdorf, TriTeal and
Tektronix. X/Open has announced a CDE branding program.

OPEN LOOK and Motif 1.2.3 applications will run unmodified in
Solaris(TM) CDE, so the change is evolutionary, not revolutionary. Sun
users will find that the deskset applications are very similar to what
they are familiar with, as Sun contributed this technology to the CDE
development project.

10. SPARCstorage UniPack

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces SPARCstorage(TM)
UniPack. The new desktop mass storage product has a new enclosure and
offers the following storage devices:

o 1.05-GB fast wide SCSI-2 disk drive
o 2.1-GB 7200 rpm fast wide SCSI-2 disk
o 5-GB 4-mm tape
o 14-GB 8-mm tape
o 2.5-GB QIC tape

11. MASS STORAGE REPRICING AND NEW DISK OPTIONS

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces new prices on mass
storage products.

o SMCC maintains aggressive pricing on mass storage products:
- Up to 17 percent list price reduction on SPARCstorage(TM) Library
Model 8/140 and its options
- Up to 17 percent list price reduction on 9-GB 5.25-inch disk options
- Up to 12 percent list price reduction on SPARCstorage Array
Model 101 and 102 subsystems
- Up to 12 percent list price reduction on 2.1-GB 3.5-inch disk
5400-rpm and 7200-rpm options
- Up to 6 percent list price reduction on 1.05-GB 3.5-inch disk options
- Up to 5 percent list price reduction on 4-mm tape auto-loader options
- Up to 3 percent list price reduction on 8-mm tape drive options

o Upgrades to SPARCstorage Array Model 101 and 102 are also repriced.

o SMCC introduces new 2.1-GB 5400 rpm Internal SCSI-2 single connector
expansion disk drive for the SPARCstation/server 5 and 20.

o SMCC introduces new 2 x 2.1-GB 7200 rpm Internal and 4 x 2.1-GB
7200-rpm disk card options for the SPARCserver(TM) 1000(E) systems.

12. Transition of SPARCcenter 2000E and Upgrades

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces the transition of
the non-redundant capable SPARCcenter(TM) 2000E System Cabinet and Full
System Upgrades. The new, redundant capable SPARCcenter 2000E announced
in May 1995 replaces the previous model.

13. SPARCcluster PDB Systems New Configurations and Repricing

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces new configurations
and pricing for SPARCcluster(TM) PDB Systems. New configurations
simplify ordering, and unlimited usage SPARCcluster PDB software is now
bundled with the pre-configured SPARCcluster S1000E-PDB and S2000E-PDB
systems, as well as the Cluster Foundation Packages.

14. TRANSITION OF PRINTER PRODUCTS

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces transition of
NeWSprinter(TM) 20 (NP20) and its accessories, SPARCprinter(TM) II
(SP2) and its accessories, and NeWSprint(TM) 2.2 and 2.5 software. SP2
and NP20 supplies will remain available. The SP2 and NP20 are replaced
by the SPARCprinter E, that was introduced in early April 1995.

15. NEW PC DESKTOP INTEGRATION PRODUCTS

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces the enhancement and
broadening of its PC Desktop Integration product line. SMCC is adding
a higher performance SunPC(TM) accelerator card for running MS-DOS and
MicroSoft Windows applications on workstations based on SPARC(R)
architecture. Also available now from SMCC is SoftWindows, Insignia's
latest software emulation technology for running MS-DOS and MicroSoft
Window applications.

Also, SMCC announces the availability of two new releases of Wabi(TM)
product. A Japanese version of Wabi 2.0 and a new US English version,
Wabi 2.1, that supports Windows for Workgroups, ODBC (Open Database
Connectivity), multimedia and Internationalization (I18N) level 2.
Level 2 support allows local software to use format and collation
methods that are locale sensitive. Wabi is a breakthrough translation
software technology from SunSoft that enables users to run popular
Microsoft Windows applications on Solaris(TM) operating system.

16. Module Upgrades Repricing for SPARCserver 600MP

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces price reductions on
Model 61 and Model 612 module upgrades for the SPARCserver(TM) 600MP
server platform.

17. TGXplus System and Upgrade Repricing

Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation (SMCC) announces price reduction
of the following products:

o SPARCstation(TM) 5 and SPARCstation 20 TGXplus systems
o TGXplus system and board upgrades
o SM61 and SM71 SPARCmodule x-options and module upgrades

A new module upgrade from SPARCstation 20 Model 50 and Model 51 to
Model 71 is now available. Also, two module upgrades will transition
off of the price list.

18. Transition of SPARCstation/SPARCserver 4 and 5

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces the transition of the
following products:

- SPARCstation(TM) 4 Model 70 systems and upgrades
- SPARCstation 5 Model 70, Model 85/1 GB, Model 110/2 x 535 MB
systems and upgrades
- SPARCserver(TM) 4 Model 70 and SPARCserver 5 Model 70 systems
- All 1 GB configurations for the SPARCserver 4 and SPARCserver 5
systems

19. SPARCstation 5 and SPARCserver 4/5 New Configurations and Upgrades

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces new configurations
and upgrades for it's volume leader SPARCstation(TM) 5 system. The
SPARCstation 5 Model 110 systems and upgrades are now available
configured with 1-GB and 2-GB drives. In addition, Sun announces
SPARCstation 5 Model 110 systems configured with the S24(TM) frame buffer.

The SPARCserver 4 and SPARCserver 5 now offers customers systems
configured with 2.1-GB drives for the same price as the systems
configured with 1-GB drives.

20. NETWORK BUSINESS ADVANTAGE PROGRAM

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21. 2.1-GB Internal Disk for SPARCstation/SPARCserver 20

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces the new 2.1-GB
internal disk configurations for SPARCstation(TM) 20 and
SPARCserver(TM) 20 systems and chassis upgrades.

All SPARCserver 20 1.05-GB configurations are being transitioned.

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* FREE SunFastEthernet Adapters - Special Promotion *
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SMCC continues to lead in High Bandwidth Network Computing by offering
a special WORLDWIDE promotion for bundling SunFastEthernet adapters
with new or upgrade orders for servers.

Fast Ethernet offers server customers greatly improved network performance.

Each new or upgrade order for SPARCserver 5 or SPARCserver 20 systems
is eligible for a FREE SunFastEthernet adapter.

Each new order for SPARCserver 1000E/SPARCserver 1000, and
SPARCcenter 2000E/SPARCcenter 2000 system boards is eligible
for a FREE SunFastEthernet adapter.

The promotion will run from July 25 to December 29, 1995.
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23. Transition to Compact 1 Mouse in Type 5 Country Kits

Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces the transition to
the Compact 1 mouse in the Type 5 country kits. The Compact 1
opto-mechanical mouse replaces the Type 5 optical mouse in all Type 5
country kits.

This change is being made due to the overwhelming response from our
mouse survey. Over 85 percent of customers responding to the
questionnaire preferred the Compact 1 over the Type 4 and Type 5
optical mice.

The Type 5 mouse will be available as an option on SMCC price list.

Sun will also be shipping a colorful sponge mouse pad with the Compact
1 mouse. While the Compact 1 mouse does not require a mouse pad to
function properly, many customers stated that they preferred using a
sponge mouse pad as a palm rest, which they felt kept the mouse cleaner
and worked better.

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