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DEC Multia VX41
computer
| Company: | DEC |
| Type: | computer |
| Bus: | PCMCIA, PCI |
| Introduction: | 1994 |
| Maximum memory size: | 256MB |
| Maximum number of CPUs: | 1 |
| runs os: | Microsoft Windows NT |
| runs os: | DEC VMS |
| runs os: | DEC Digital UNIX/Tru64 UNIX |
| can contain: | DEC 21066 (LCA4) |
| uses architecture: | Alpha |
| System class: | Workstation |
DEC Multia VX41 in the collection.
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The Multia was DEC's attempt at building a small, affordable networked workstation. Versions were offered with an Alpha CPU (VX40, VX41, VX42) or Intel CPU (VX51).
Built using a lot of laptop technology (PCMCIA, 2.5" hard drives), these systems overheat easily.
Cataloged Items
DEC Multia VX41 [R0049]
DEC Multia VX41
| Class: | DEC Multia VX41 |
| Acquired on: | 2004 |
| Amount of memory: | 56MB |
| CPU Speed: | 166MHz |
| State: | Fully operational |
| Serial Number: | TA534A0051 |
| Accession number: | R0049 |
| Location: | Collection / Museum / Heavy Iron Room / Cabinet B / Shelf 3 |
| Contains: | DEC 21066 (LCA4) |
A notable feature are the 12 MB SIMMs this system originally came with. Two 16 MB SIMMs were added later.
This unit has an upgradeable CPU (the VX40 has the same CPU, but soldered directly to the mainboard) and cache memory. A small plug-in board provides a SCSI controller, driving the internal 2.5" hard disk.
The floppy drive is a 2.88 MB 3.5" ED disk drive.
DEC Multia VX41 [R0050]
DEC Multia VX41
| Class: | DEC Multia VX41 |
| Acquired from: | Fred van Kempen |
| Acquired on: | 2012 |
| CPU Speed: | 166MHz |
| Donation?: | 0 |
| Serial Number: | TA534A0042 |
| Accession number: | R0050 |
| Acquisition: | July 4th Megahaul - 2012 acquisition from Fred van Kempen |
| Location: | Collection / Museum / Heavy Iron Room / Cabinet B / Shelf 3 |
| Contains: | DEC 21066 (LCA4) |