32BitsOnline: Cobalt RaQ2 | Linux Today

32BitsOnline: Cobalt RaQ2

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Aug 6, 1999

“Cobalt Networks made a splash back in February of 1998 when
they introduced their Qube, a 7.25″ cube that ran Linux on a 150MHz
64 bit MIPS-based CPU, all for a list price of $999. They followed
it up with the RaQ, an innovative repackaging that traded in the
Qube’s single PCI slot for a single rack unit chassis.”

“The RaQ2 adds the expansion capabilities that were missing from
the RaQ, boosts up the speed, and adds greater management
flexibility.”

“The RaQ2 platform is a Linux microserver built around a 250
MHz 64 bit MIPS-based CPU.
Its two SIMM sockets give it
expandability to 256 MB of 72pin EDO RAM, its EIDE controller
allows for a large root disk, and its SCSI controller lets users
add as much disk as they can afford. Besides being only one rack
unit high, the RaQ2 draws a mere 35 Watts of power…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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