Data General Appendix Systems Characteristics ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AV 4300 AV 4320 AV 4605 AV 4625 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Processor single dual single dual MIPS 29 58 39 78 Clock Speed (MHz) 25 25 33 33 Memory (min/max) 16/128 32/128 32/128 64/128 VME Options Available slots 2 2 2 2 Packaging deskside deskside deskside deskside Mass Storage: Disk Max internal 1.9 GB 1.9 GB 1.9 GB 1.9 GB Max supported 8.4 GB 8.4 GB 58 GB 58 GB Tape Cartridge 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 525 MB 525 MB 525 MB 525 MB Reel to Reel (1600/6250) yes yes yes yes Communications: ETHERNET 1Int/2VME 1Int/2VME 1Int/2VME 1Int/2VME Synchronous 3 VME 3 VME 2Int/3VME Int/3VME Async 2-257 2-257 2-257 2-257 Parallel 1 integr. 1 integr. 1 integr. 1 integr. UPS option option option option ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AV 5200 AV 5225 AV 5240 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Processor single dual quad MIPS 29 58 117 Clock Speed (MHz) 25 25 25 Memory (min/max) 16/528 64/576 16/512 VME Options Available slots 9 9 8 Packaging office office office Mass Storage: Disk Max internal 4.6 GB 4.6 GB 4.6 GB Max supported 21 GB 21 GB 21 GB Tape Cartridge 2 GB,150 MB 2 GB,150 MB 2 GB,150 MB 525 MB 525 MB 525 MB Reel to Reel (1600/6250) yes yes yes Communications: ETHERNET 4 VME opt 4 VME opt 4 VME opt Synchronous 4-16 4-16 4-16 Async 2-1020 2-1020 2-1020 Parallel 1 integr. 1 integr. 1 integr. UPS option option option ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AV 6200 AV 6200 AV 6225 AV 6240 AV 6280 -20 -20 -20 -20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Processor single single dual quad eight MIPS 29 29 58 117 235 Clock Speed (MHz) 25 25 25 25 25 Memory (min/max) 16/748 16/748 64/832 64/768 128/768 VME Options Available slots 9 19 19 18 13 Packaging rackmount rackmount rackmount rackmount rackmount Mass Storage: Disk Max internal none none none none none Max supported 240 GB 320 GB 320 GB 320 GB 320 GB Tape Cartridge 2 GB, 2 GB, 2 GB, 2 GB, 150 MB 150 MB 150 MB 150 MB 525 MB 525 MB 525 MB 525 MB Reel to Reel (1600/6250) yes yes yes yes Communications: ETHERNET 8 VME opt 8 VME opt 8 VME opt 8 VME opt 8 VME opt Synchronous 4-24 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Async 2-1275 2-1275 2-1275 2-1275 1-1275 Parallel 1 integr. 1 integr. 1 integr. 1 integr. 1 integr. UPS option option option option option ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AV 7000 AV 8000 AV 8000-8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Processor quad quad eight MIPS 117 117 235 Clock Speed (MHz) 25 25 25 Memory (min/max) 16/512 128/768 128/768 VME Options Available slots 6 17 13 Packaging office rackmount rackmount Mass Storage: Disk Max internal 4.7 GB none none Max supported 125 GB 320 GB 320 GB Tape Cartridge 2 GB,150 MB 2 GB,150 MB 2 GB,150 MB 525 MB 525 MB 525 MB Reel to Reel (1600/6250) yes yes yes Communications: ETHERNET 4 VME opt 8 VME opt 8 VME opt Synchronous 4-46 4-40 24 Async 2-1020 2-1275 2-1275 Parallel 1 integr. 1 integr. 1 integr UPS 33 KVA 12 KVA 12 KVA ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cost of ownership Cost of ownership comparisons for Data General are not included because numbers are based on list prices and Data General, more than any other vendor, bids a price that is based on the competition. Data General's list prices are considerably higher than HP's, however, both Data General direct and Data General's VARs have greater control over the actual bid price. Data General's bid price is almost always lower than all of their competitors. This pricing policy extends to support and maintenance. In some instances, a 5 year warranty period at no charge to customers is included. Prospects that are making a decision on price alone, should consider investment alternatives. Data General is not financially strong and the AViiON system, based on Motorola's 88K, may not be expandable. A strategic decision should include all the costs associated with purchasing a Data General system. This strategic approach may prove to be prohibitive because of costs. From Selling Against the Competition Competitive Binder, 5091-6465E, 9301 Associated files: dgapx.doc Data General Appendix