ND-110 Satellite Series

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The ND-110 Satellite is a family of 16-bit minicomputers that are ideal for use in the office environment. It consists of four models, model S5, S9, T9 and T17. The models support from 5 to 17 terminals / printers, provide 2 MB main memory and from 60 to 125 MB disk storage capacity. Full upgrading is possible from one model to another. Main memory can be expanded to 24 MB.[1]

Features

  • 16 bit microprogrammed CPU
  • up to 17 terminal / printers
  • up to 125 MB disk capacity
  • Up to 24 MB physical memory, using 8 MB memory modules
  • 7 position card rack implemented with standard ND-100 bus system. 4 (5 in model T17) of these positions are used in a standard basic system
  • the system automatically restarts after a short power failure. This is made possible by a battery system included in the configuration.
  • each user is provided with 128 KB of logical address space for programs and another 128 KB for data.
  • both 48-bit and 32-bit floating format are available on the system. 32-bit format is standard.
  • there are 16 priority interrupt-levels in the hardware. The time needed to change a level is 5 microseconds.
  • mass-storage devices such as disk and floppy disk access the memory via the DMA (Direct Memory Access) bus. This off-loads the CPU significantly.

Models

ND-110 Satellite model S5/S9

  • ND-110 CPU
  • 2 MB memory
  • 60 MB fixed Winchester drive with controller
  • One 125 MB cartridge streaming tape drive for backup
  • 1.2 MB 5.25 inch floppy disk drive with controller
  • 5 / 9 terminal / printer interfaces
  • Three positions are reserved for optional memory, terminal / printer interface and communications interface

ND-110 Satellite model T9/T17

  • ND-110 CPU
  • 2 MB memory
  • 125 MB fixed Winchester drive with controller
  • One 125 MB cartridge streaming tape drive for backup
  • 1.2 MB 5.25 inch floppy disk drive with controller
  • 9 / 17 terminal / printer interfaces
  • Three / two positions are reserved for optional memory, terminal / printer interface and communications interface

Software

Upgrading / Options

All models can be upgraded from their basic configurations. The ND-110 CPU in these models can be upgraded to ND-110/CX CPU which will provide from 75% to 110% more performance.

Hardware options

  • Extra memory
  • Communications interface

Software options

Communications

  • ND-COSMOS, for communication between ND systems
  • Local Area Network - COSMOS Ethernet, TCP/IP Ethernet - FTP / Telnet / Program Access
  • OSI / ISO transport class 0-4
  • X.25 Network Option for PSS, TRANSPAC, DATAPAC, DATEX-P and other public networks
  • X.29 PAD for teminal control through the X.25 Network
  • X.29 SERVER for serving incoming PADs
  • X.21 for accessing circuit switched networks, e. g. the Nordic Public Data Network
  • SNA for 3270 terminal emulator and program access, RJE and remote terminal access (HCF), Data Base Access
  • DISOSS Bridge - Library services
  • APPC LU 6.2
  • Coloured Books
  • Videotex

Remote Job entry Terminal Emulators and Terminal Concentrators

  • IBM HASP-II
  • IBM 2780/3780
  • Honeywell GRTS-II
  • Honeywell 7750 VIP-II
  • CDC 200 User Terminal-Multidrop, RJE
  • Univac DCT-2000
  • Univac NTR
  • Univac UTS-400
  • ICL CO3
  • Siemens MSV2

Compilers and Programming Languages

Data Bases

  • SIBAS Data Base System
  • ISAM Indexed Sequential File Access System

Operating System, Development Tools and Editors

Information and Administrative Data Processing Tools

  • NOTIS-WP Word Processing Software
  • NOTIS-IR Information Storage and Retrieval System
  • NOTIS-RG Report Generator
  • NOTIS-CALC Spreadsheet System
  • NOTIS-BG Business Graphics System
  • NOTIS-DRAW Illustration Tool
  • NOTIS-ID Electronic Mail
  • NOTIS-PM Personal Manager
  • NOTIS-DE Data Entry System
  • Telex and Teletex
  • ACCESS Data Base Query and Update System
  • FOCUS Screen Handling System
  • UNIQUE High-level Application Specification Tool
  • ABM Applications Building and Maintenance for COBOL / FORTRAN
  • TRUE, Transaction Processing Monitor

Documentation

Sales numbers

  • ND 9881 ND-110 Satellite model S5
  • ND 9882 ND-110 Satellite model S9
  • ND 9883 ND-110 Satellite model T9
  • ND 9884 ND-110 Satellite model T17

Technical Specifications

  • cabinet height: 64 cm
  • cabinet depth: 77 cm
  • cabinet width: 23 cm
  • cabinet weight: ca 35 kg
  • Power consumption: ca 400 Watt
  • Noise level: max 39 dB(A)
  • Operating temperature: max + 30 degrees Celsius

References

  1. ND-110 Satellite Series product description