Sun Microsystems 2 specification

Sun Microsystems, Inc. has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product that is described in this document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the U.S. patents listed at http://www.sun.com/patents and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the U.S. and in other countries.

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND TRADE SECRETS OF SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. USE, DISCLOSURE OR REPRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.

U.S. Government Rights - Commercial software. Government users are subject to the Sun Microsystems, Inc. standard license agreement and applicable provisions of the FAR and its supplements.

This distribution may include materials developed by third parties.

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, Solaris, HotSpot, J2ME, J2SE, Java Developer Connection, Java Community Process, JCP, Javadoc, JDK, JavaCall, phoneME and the Java Coffee Cup logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

UNIX is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries, exclusively licensed through X/Open Company, Ltd.

Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

OpenGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc.

The Adobe logo and the PostScript logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Incorporated.

Products covered by and information contained in this service manual are controlled by U.S. Export Control laws and may be subject to the export or import laws in other countries. Nuclear, missile, chemical biological weapons or nuclear maritime end uses or end users, whether direct or indirect, are strictly prohibited. Export or reexport to countries subject to U.S. embargo or to entities identiﬁed on U.S. export exclusion lists, including, but not limited to, the denied persons and specially designated nationals lists is strictly prohibited.

DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID.

Sun Microsystems, Inc. détient les droits de propriété intellectuels relatifs à la technologie incorporée dans le produit qui est décrit dans ce document. En particulier, et ce sans limitation, ces droits de propriété intellectuelle peuvent inclure un ou plus des brevets américains listés à l’adresse http://www.sun.com/patents et un ou les brevets supplémentaires ou les applications de brevet en attente aux Etats - Unis et dans les autres pays.

CE PRODUIT CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS CONFIDENTIELLES ET DES SECRETS COMMERCIAUX DE SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. SON UTILISATION, SA DIVULGATION ET SA REPRODUCTION SONT INTERDITES SANS L’AUTORISATION EXPRESSÉE, ECRITE ET PRÉALABLE DE SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.

Droits du gouvernement des États-Unis – logiciel commercial.Les droits des utilisateur du gouvernement des États-Unis sont soumis aux termes de la licence standard Sun Microsystems et aux conditions appliquées de la FAR et de ces compléments.

Cette distribution peut inclure des elements développés par des tiers.

Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, Java, Solaris, HotSpot, J2ME, J2SE, Java Developer Connection, Java Community Process, JCP, Javadoc, JDK, JavaCall, phoneME et le logo Java Coffee Cup sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de Sun Microsystems, Inc. aux Etats- Unis et dans d’autres pays.

UNIX est une marque déposée aux Etats-Unis et dans d'autres pays et sous license exclusive de X/Open Company, Ltd.

Intel est une marque déposée de Intel Corporation ou de sa ﬁliale aux Etats-Unis et dans d'autres pays.

OpenGL est une marque déposée de Silicon Graphics, Inc.

Le logo Adobe et le logo PostScript sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de Adobe Systems, Incorporated.

Les produits qui font l’objet de ce manuel d’entretien et les informations qu’il contient sont regis par la législation américaine en matière de contrôle des exportations et peuvent être soumis au droit d’autres pays dans le domaine des exportations et importations. Les utilisations ﬁnales, ou utilisateurs ﬁnaux, pour des armes nucléaires, des missiles, des armes biologiques et chimiques ou du nucléaire maritime, directement ou indirectement, sont strictement interdites. Les exportations ou réexportations vers des pays sous embargo des Etats-Unis, ou vers des entites ﬁgurant sur les listes d’exclusion d’exportation américaines, y compris, mais de manière non exclusive, la liste de personnes qui font objet d’un ordre de ne pas participer, d’une façon directe ou indirecte, aux exportations des produits ou des services qui sont régis par la législation américaine en matière de contrôle des exportations et la liste de ressortissants spéciﬁquement désignés, sont rigoureusement interdites.

LA DOCUMENTATION EST FOURNIE "EN L’ÉTAT" ET TOUTES AUTRES CONDITIONS, DÉCLARATIONS ET GARANTIES EXPRESSÉS OU TACITES SONT FORMELLEMENT EXCLUES, DANS LA MESURE AUTORISÉ PAR LA LOI APPLICABLE, Y COMPRIS NOTAMMENT TOUTE GARANTIE IMPLICITE RELATIVE À LA QUALITÉ MARCHANDE, À L’APTITUDE À UNE UTILISATION PARTICULIÈRE OU A L’ABSENCE DE CONTREFAÇON.

2 specifications

Sun Microsystems, founded in 1982, was a significant player in the computing industry, best known for its innovative technology solutions and workstations, particularly the Sun-4, which represented a key milestone in the company's history. The Sun-4 architecture, launched in 1987, utilized the SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture) RISC processor, notable for its high performance and scalability.

One of the primary features of Sun Microsystems' platforms was their ability to efficiently handle multitasking and resource management, making them ideal for enterprise-level applications and development environments. Sun-4 workstations boasted impressive graphics capabilities with the addition of advanced graphical user interfaces, support for color displays, and the SUNVIEW windowing system, which enhanced user experience and productivity.

The Sun-4 systems also supported the SunOS operating system, which was based on UNIX. This operating system was engineered for stability and robustness, offering features like multiuser support, networked environments, and advanced security options. Moreover, SunOS provided seamless integration with various programming languages, including C and C++, facilitating software development that aligned with industry standards.

Another standout characteristic of Sun Microsystems was its commitment to open systems and standards. By providing developers with comprehensive tools and environments, such as the Standardized Application Programming Interface (API) and support for networking protocols, Sun facilitated interoperability among different computing platforms. The emphasis on open architecture also meant that customers could easily upgrade their systems without being locked into proprietary solutions.

Sun Microsystems was also ahead of its time with innovations in network computing. Their workstations were among the first to support network file systems and distributed computing concepts, enabling seamless data sharing across multiple systems. With the introduction of the Network File System (NFS), Sun revolutionized how data was accessed and managed across networks, which played a significant role in the evolving landscape of client-server computing.

In summary, the Sun Microsystems 2 and its successive innovations in workstation technology highlighted the company's forward-thinking approach. By integrating powerful performance with open systems, robust operating systems, and advanced networking capabilities, Sun laid the groundwork for modern computing, influencing various sectors from academia to enterprise solutions. Even after its acquisition by Oracle in 2010, the legacy of Sun Microsystems continues to be felt across the computing industry.

Sun Microsystems 2 manual

Models: 2

2 specifications