[rescue] Difference between U5/10?

[Phil Stracchino]

FitzGerrell, Kevin (Kinleith) wrote:
> I don't see why you couldn't use the same system board in both boxes, albeit
> with different riser cards.  Here's the parts lists for system boards for
> U5 and U10 from Sun:
> 
> Ultra 5
> ------------------------------
> 375-0009 	270MHz
> 375-0066 	270/333/360/400MHz
> 375-0079 	270/333/360/400MHz
> 375-0115 	333/360/400MHz
> 375-3060 	333/360/400MHz
> 
> Ultra 10
> 375-0009 	300/333MHz
> 375-0066 	333/360/440MHz
> 375-0079 	333/360/440MHz
> 375-0115 	333/360/440MHz
> 375-3060 	333/360/440MHz

So ... if it's in a U5 and has a 333MHz or better, it'll take a 400.
And, if it's in a U5 and will take a 400, the same board in a U10 will
take a 440, so it too should take a 440.

That said, I doubt the upgrade would be worth it for what I'm using my
two U5s for.


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