Targeting large relational database applications, ICL Plc has launched a new model in its DRS 6000 Series, the Level 65. The Sparc-based Level 65 is a symmetric multi-processor which ICL says will support around 200 users. The new model is configured with two 33MHz CPUs, 64Mb main memory, one QIC-150 cartridge magnetic tape and a formatted 660Mb on disk. It has 16 serial ports, support for up to 19Gb of unformatted SCSI disk storage and 31 VME bus expansion slots for input-output controllers. Prices start at UKP150,000 and volume deliveries begin in April. Field upgrades of existing DRS 6000 servers to the Level 65 will be available after April. In addition ICL has announced a new version of its System V.4 implementation of Unix – DRS/NX 6000. The new version includes a range of Roadmap features which boost the performance of disk subsystems giving users improved file-handling facilities. ICL now claims it has 20% of the UK Unix server market.
