Unveiling its new WinServer multiprocessors running Microsoft Corp Windows NT, Sequent Computer Systems Inc says the home-grown WinServer 5000 comes with up to 16 Intel Corp 50MHz 80486 parts – scalable to 30 CPUs – 2Gb memory, 384 disks and 32 SCSI channels. It costs UKP197,620. There are three Tricord Systems Inc-developed boxes. The Winserver 1000 uses two 66MHz 80486 chips, comes with 512Mb memory, nine disks and two SCSI channels. It is priced at UKP24,000. The WinServer 1500 uses two 80486s, has 512Mb RAM, up to 21 disks and 4 SCSI channels – it costs UKP31,500. The WinServer 3000, with up to six 66MHz 80486 processors has 1Gb RAM, up to 192 disks, 16 SCSI channels and optional fault-tolerant data protection and redundant power supplies. List price for it is UKP62,300. All will ship with the Windows NT Advanced Server. Sequent is now a Microsoft Solutions Channel Partner and says it will license other Microsoft communications and system management tools for the WinServers.
