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Determining the computer model
This book is written for use with several different models of the Sun Fire computer. The
differences between the models are few. This section shows how to identify the different
models.

Features

Each of the different models have distinctive features that will also assist you in determining
what model you have.
V880 Model 1: 900 MHz UltraSparc III CPUs, 256-MB DIMMs, 73-GB 10K rpm disks, SCSI
DVD-ROM drive, DDS-4 SCSI tape drive, 120 or 220 volt AC
V880 Model 2: 1.2 GHz UltraSparc III CPUs, 256-MB DIMMs, 73-GB 10K rpm disks, SCSI
DVD-ROM drive, DAT 72 SCSI tape drive, 120 or 220 volt AC
V880 Model 3: 1.2 GHz UltraSparc III CPUs, 512-MB DIMMs, 73-GB 10K rpm disks, SCSI
DVD-ROM drive, DAT 72 SCSI tape drive, 120 or 220 volt AC
V890 Model 1: 1.35 GHz UltraSparc IV CPUs, 146-GB 10K rpm disks, IDE DVD-ROM drive,
DAT 72 SCSI tape drive, 220 volt AC only

Physical labeling

All models are labeled on the front as Sun Fire 880, Sun Fire V880, or Sun Fire V890.

Software check

To determine the model of the computer once the computer is operational:
1. Log in as root.
2. Enter:
prtconf -vp | grep banner-name
V880 Models 1, 2, and 3: The following message is displayed:
V890 Model 1: The following message is displayed:
banner-name: 'Sun Fire 880'
banner-name: 'Sun Fire V890'