Nemonix Engineering, Inc.

Agenda for UK-CUO Users
Group Meeting 3-11-2003
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Introduction
Performance Enhancements for VAX
Systems
– SCSI Storage Case Studies
– Ethernet Case Studies
– CPU Performance Case Study
What’s this stuff looks like?
What’s Next ?
About NEMONIX
INTRODUCTION
Nemonix Engineering, Inc.
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CPU and Cache Upgrades for MicroVAX, VAX
4000, 6000, 7000 &10000
Ultra-wide Differential SCSI Adapters for VAX
100Mb Ethernet Adapter for VAX
Memory upgrades
– MicroVAX 3100, 85,90,95,96
– Vaxstation 4000 90,90A,95,96
– VAX 4000 100,105,106
Case Studies for ULTRA SCSI
Adapter
Ultra-Wide Differential SCSI Adapter
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VAX SCSI Adapter - targeted at high I/O throughput needs
Provides performance of >25MB/second and more than 5000
I/O’s per second throughput on the XMI bus.
Up to 10MB/second on CDAL BUS, Limited by CDAL
architecture.
For Comparison, DSSI on large data transfers, achieve 3.3MB/s
& native onboard narrow SCSI does 3.0MB/s.
Supports both SCSI-2 and SCSI-3 devices
HVD, LVD, or SE options
Uses intelligent SCSI LSI 53C875 processor to free CPU from
I//O operation and has on-board DMA
Supports tagged queuing
Does not interfere with existing SCSI or DSSI Controllers
Supports VMS versions 5.5-2H4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1,7.2 and 7.3
Uses a PKW driver as the port driver. Included in OpenVMS
distribution on 7.1 and up.
Supports multiple adapters
Case Studies for 100MB Ethernet
Adapter
100Mb Ethernet Adapter
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Provides 100MB Ethernet capability for VAX
Supports 100MB FDX and HDX and 10MB
Based on Tulip chip set and EW Driver
Provides on-board buffer RAM of : Receive: 4k Bytes (FIFO)
Transmit: 2k Bytes
Does not interfere with existing 10Mb/s Ethernet ports
Supports VMS Versions 5.5-2H4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3
Uses CAT5 cable
Supports multiple adapters
Provides performance of >4.0 Mb/sec
CPU Performance Upgrade Case
Studies
VAX 7800 to NX7900
CPU and Cache Upgrade
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Engineered off of original Digital design
Upgraded motherboard contains 16Mb of CPU Cache with
a clock speed of 177Mhz.
CPU clocked at 705 MHZ
Operating Temperature: 0° to 70° centigrade.
Meantime Between Failures: 52,416 hours (approximately
6 continuous years).
Diagnostics: All DEC™/Compaq™/HP™ diagnostics are
compatible.
NX7900 has the same system ID as the original machine,
so typically there are no uplift fees for applications.
7900 CPU Performance Upgrade Metrics as
Measured by Customer Tests
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PEAK Load testing
System shows 33% increase in supervisor mode (more is better)
System shows 9% decrease in user mode running 9% faster (less is better)
System shows 27% decrease in interrupt stack. Decrease in I/O, means 27% faster
System shows 4% decrease in kernel mode-running 4% faster
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We found an aggregate performance increase of 17% in CPU idle time. This shows a
decrease in direct I/O rate and a significant increase in file open rate. It also handled file
queuing rate much better.
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Peak process time on test 4 shows 27% increase in CPU idle time, which is excellent.
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We estimate that with full application load, the aggregate performance should be
between 15 and 20 percent.
What’s this stuff looks like?
DS-KZCCA-AB (NXSE41) For MicroVAX 3100-85, 90, 95,
96 and VAX 4000-100,100a, 105a, 106a installs in place of
dsh42 (ASYNC Option) on the CDAL Bus
DS-KZCCA-BB (NXSE49) for VAXstation 4000-90,
90A, 96 Installs in the Turbo Channel position
DS-KZCCA-CB (NSXSE44) For VAX 4000-500a, 505a,
600a, 700a, 705a installs in place of dsh42 (ASYNC Option)
DS-KZCCA-CB installed in a
VAX4000-500a
DS-KZCCA-DB (NSX109) for VAX 3188,98, 4108
DS-KZCCA-DB in VAX 4108
DS-KZMCA-AB in a VAX 7800
What’s Next ?
Who are We ?
MISSION STATEMENT
Assist our customers by providing alternative performance
enhancing solutions for Digital™, Vax™, and MicroVax™
systems.
These performance solutions are positioned to service mission
critical data processing environments that require system owners
to strive for optimal return on investment, and are designed to
maximize the productivity of existing computer resources by
efficiently interfacing those existing resources, to newer
technologies.
NEMONIX Engineering™
BACKGROUND
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Privately held Corporation
Originally incorporated in 1985
Corporate Headquarters located in Holliston, Ma.
Leader in innovative VAX enhancement products
International customer base
24X7 Service
The NEMONIX/HP Relationship
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DSPP Member
Principals and many employees were once Digital or
Compaq employees
Established relationship with engineering, product,
sales, service, and Financial Services groups in the
HP organization
Many NEMONIX products were developed at the
request of Digital and Compaq
Many Products installed by, and on service contract,
with HP Services.
In many cases, Nemonix products are bought by HP
for sale to customers
Part of the OpenVMS VAX Customer retention
program
BUSINESS BENEFITS
of Dealing with NEMONIX Engineering Inc.
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As a 18 year Digital, Compaq and now HP business partner,
we will be around for a long time to come.
Complete, easy-to-install option kits tailored to your specific
VAX™ model without interfering with existing SCSI, DSSI or
Ethernet Controllers.
Installation and Maintenance, in many cases provided by
HP™ services or NEMONIX Engineering Inc.
ROI savings pay back in 6 months or less months depending
upon your individual application.
Lifetime Warranty on modules designed by Nemonix™
Engineering Inc.
Most CPU upgrades do not require upgraded application
licenses since the System ID does not change and the class of
processor remains the same.
Pricing, Order, and Delivery Information
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EMEA
XDelta Limited
+44 117 904 8209
Colin Butcher
www.xdelta.co.uk
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The rest of the world
Nemonix Engineering, Inc.
1-800-435-8650
www.nemonixinc.com
Case Studies for Ethernet Adaptor
The Problem:
– A large US based stock exchange needed more
network bandwidth to accommodate increasing
remote transaction requests.
The Solution:
– Add NEMONIX 100MB Ethernet controller
The Result:
– Increased bandwidth allowed them to remove 4
existing 10MB cards, meet their transaction
performance goals, and have head room for
additional capacity.