Alpha Processor Archive
Restored pages of alpha-processor.com at their original addresses, plus new articles on the Alpha platform — history, restoration guides and deep dives.
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API Expands Partner Program to Continue Growth of Alpha Linux
Alpha Processor, Inc. adds new partners to its Alpha Linux program, combining API boards and processors with partner software and systems for full solutions.
Compaq, API, and Samsung set Long-Term Growth Strategy for Alpha
Compaq, Alpha Processor, Inc. and Samsung commit roughly $500 million to a long-term Alpha roadmap, pairing new fab capacity with next-generation Alpha systems.
About Alpha Processor, Inc. — Company Overview
Company overview of Alpha Processor, Inc.: founded in 1998 by Samsung and Digital, based in Concord, Mass., bringing Alpha 64-bit computing to the mainstream.
Alpha 21264 Microprocessor — Out-of-Order 64-bit RISC
The Alpha 21264 (EV6): a four-wide out-of-order 64-bit RISC core with clustered integer units, 64 KB split L1 caches, a backside L2 and the EV6 system bus.
Alpha 21264A Microprocessor — Die-Shrunk EV67 for Higher Clock Speeds
The Alpha 21264A (EV67): the EV6 core moved to a smaller process for higher clocks and lower power, adding count instructions and powering later API boards.
Alpha Microprocessors — The 21164 and 21264 Families
Overview of the Alpha 21164 (EV5/EV56) and 21264 (EV6/EV67) processors that API sold and supported, with a generation comparison and board-by-board guide.
API Partner Program — Building Alpha Linux Solutions Together
How the API Partner Program worked: tiers for integrators, resellers, ISVs and IHVs, partner benefits, and the role of Alpha Linux cluster and HPC partners.
API Technical Support — Alpha Motherboards, Firmware and Linux
Technical support hub for API Alpha motherboards: SRM and AlphaBIOS firmware, per-board installation, memory configuration, troubleshooting and the RMA process.
PowerRAC Chassis 320 — 3U Rackmount for UP2000 Series Motherboards
The API PowerRAC Chassis 320: a heavy-steel 3U rackmount enclosure built for UP2000 Alpha boards, with redundant fans, full-length PCI and a ~600 W supply.
UP1000 Motherboard — Single-Processor Alpha 21264 Board
The API UP1000: an ATX Slot B motherboard pairing the Alpha 21264 with AMD's Irongate chipset to bring 64-bit RISC workstations and Linux to PC prices.
UP2000 Motherboard — Dual-Processor Alpha 21264 Server Board
The API UP2000: a dual Alpha 21264 server board on a Tsunami-class chipset with 64-bit PCI and large ECC memory, built for Linux servers and compute clusters.