UltraSPARC III is new and unproven.
Counterpoint
While UltraSPARC III Cu 900 is new, it is based upon the SPARC architecture which has step by step evolved
over the last twelve years to provide additional functionality and performance. Consequently, UltraSPARC III Cu
900 represents an evolution and not a new, radical design.
Sun is extremely sensitive and concerned that any new product, however slight the change, be completely
transparent to the users. Sun has developed extensive regression tests within the qualification labs and then
subjects products to internal and external beta test prior to product release.
Finally, the Sun Fire V480 server is not the first offering of the UltraSPARC III chip. The product has been
successfully used in Sun Blade workstations, the Sun Fire 280R and the Serengeti family.
The licensing fees for the operating systems are relatively comparable.
Counterpoint
Windows 2000 Server supports:
Up to a 4-way SMP system
Up to 4 GB of memory
An unlimited number of internet connections
$1,995 license fee
Windows 2000 Advanced Server supports:
Up to an 8-way SMP system
Up to 8 GB of memory
A two node cluster
An unlimited number of internet connections
$5,995 license fee
Windows 2000 Data Center supports:
Up to a 32-way SMP system
Up to 64 GB of memory
A four node cluster
Available and licensed ONLY through OEMs
Windows.NET (Future)
Up to a 32-way SMP system
Up to 64 GB of memory
A four node cluster
Sun Fire
TM
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