Hardware Sales & Support

Alpha Microsystems Hardware Sales

Alpha Microsystems was founded in 1977 and was the originator of the multi-user Micro Computer. Using the Western Digital WD16 chip set, a 16 bit S-100 bus and a new time sharing multi-user operating system called AMOS (Alpha Microsystems Operating System) Alpha Microsystems had multi-user applications running in thousands of businesses before Apples started falling from the tree, or should I say garage. This was also well before the introduction of the PC.

Busy small offices such as Medical, Dental, Legal and Accounting firms saw the benefit of this multi-user system from the early days and quickly adopted it. Small business could now afford to automate their operations using a multi-user micro computer rather than spending more than their companies net worth on a mainframe or other high priced mini computer.

Alpha Microsystems computers have been used in applications ranging from process control and calibration to very large insurance data bases. Alpha Microsystems computers can be found in most industries including Government, Emergency 911 systems, Medical and Dental Offices and Hospitals, Large Legal Offices, Insurance, Wholesale Distribution, Point of Sale and Military. With the addition of the TCP/IP suite of communication protocols, over the last few years, Alpha Microsystems are finding their way onto many large W.A.N's and into many Open System environments. The TCP/IP product also includes an HTTPD server that can be used for internal company document distribution or as a server on the World Wide Web. To use an Alpha Microsystems computer on the Web, follow the Alpha Microsystems link below.

Authorized Value Added Reseller

The Val-Mac Group started selling Alpha Microsystems hardware in 1981 as part of a turn key Point of Sale System. In 1986 we became a full distributor of Alpha Microsystems products. Using our many years of experience with Alpha Microsystems we can provide all the expertise you need to automate your business. If you already own Alpha Microsystems equipment we can help you update you current hardware. A partial list, and brief description of some of Alpha Microsystems products appears below. Please use the E-Mail Information Request or the RFQ form at the end of this section to request any information you might require. A partial list, and brief description of some of Alpha Microsystems products appears below:

• AM-8000
  The fastest Alpha Microsystems computer ever built. A unique system combining an embedded version of Microsoft Windows XP® running with a new version of AMOS 8.0. This new AMOS has all of the backwards compatibility of the AMOS you are familiar with and has ported some of the disk and scheduling code to the Intel platform. this allows much of the code to run native on a dual AMD Athlon® MP server with dual SCSI Ultra320 ports and Gigabit Ethernet. Please visit http://amos-online.com for more information.
• AM-7000
  These systems have been the main stay of the Alpha Microsystems computer line for many years. They can be configured to support from 1 to several hundred users. They come in a variety of cabinets ranging from small desk top units to large floor standing systems. We can provide upgrades, I/O and RAM expansion, disk drives, sub-systems and many peripherals to enhance, enlarge and maintain these systems. We also from, time to time, have excellent deals on used systems that have been well maintained on service contracts and have been traded in on system upgrades.
• AM-800
  The AM-8000 breaks new ground in AMOS system performance. The same technology that makes the AM-8000 so breathtaking has been ported downwards to a midrange system configuration, resulting in the Eagle 800. The 800 runs the same AMOS 8.x operating system as the AM-8000.
• Super Falcon
  The Falcon is a complete Alpha Microsystems computer system on an ISA bus compatible card. The Falcon can be installed in an ISA based PC and will allow you to run true multi-user applications on your PC. You can use the console and you can connect two other devices to the on-board Falcon serial ports which can be PC's, dumb terminals or any serial device. You can also use your PC COM ports and parallel ports to connect other devices such as PC's, Modems and Printers, depending on your application requirements. This can be done without adding any additional hardware or Network software. If you already have an Ethernet network and want to provide a multi-user operating system and applications to several PC users then the Falcon can be used via a PC network card on the network. This is perfect for running a small office using any of the many accounting packages offered for the Alpha Microsystems line of computers. One of the very best multi-user accounting packages that can run on the Falcon, and any other Alpha Microsystems computer, is Starr Accounting please see our software section for more information on this accounting system.
• Eagle 100 - 500 & Super Eagle
  The Eagle line is the newest line of computers at Alpha Microsystems. These systems are designed using modular techniques that allow easy upgrade and expansion. These systems utilize the latest technology and combine many different processors each dedicated to a different process, such as a high speed RISC processor for handling SCSI I/O, a high speed Ethernet processor for handling Ethernet traffic and buffered intelligent terminal I/O that reduces the number of interrupts that the main processor has to handle. This approach lets the main CPU process more instructions with fewer interruptions. The main system components are tightly coupled to the CPU providing maximum throughput and the highest possible bus speeds. Close adherence to industry standards and support for the TCP/IP protocol suite means you can communicate with and connect to an extremely wide range of third party equipment and peripherals.
• Peripherals
  • RAID Level I-V Disk Subsystems
  • I/O Subsystems
  • SCSI II Disk Drives
  • CD-ROM Drives
  • DAT and Streamer Tape Drives
  • Network and Printer Cards
  • Terminals

More information on Alpha Microsystems products: Alpha Microsystems Home Page

To receive detailed information you can contact us via Email at: amhinfo@valmac.com

Personal Computer Hardware Sales

Build to Suit Systems

We custom build, integrate and configure PC system to your exact specification. We can supply a consistent quality system designed for your work environment. This configuration can include a standard software package and a standard network configuration. This will allow you to order using a standard part number and receive a ready to run system that can be plugged directly into your network and used right out of the box. Please use the RFQ form at the end of this section to request our configuration work sheets.

Ready to Go Systems

We also offer several "Ready to Go" systems. We continually review the very latest products available and combine the best of these products into several standard configurations.

• VMPD28800 This is an Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz PCIe workhorse based on the Intel D955XBK  motherboard, using the 955 chipset, SATA 3.0, Ultra ATA 133 IDE hard disk support, eight USB 2 ports, IEEE 1394 A & B ports. and has everything you need for a great desktop system. This also comes in a 3.2 GHz (VMPD32800) version.  All of our systems use DDR  or DDR2 PC Serial Presence Detect SRAM memory and the800 MHz or 1024 MHz front side bus.
• VMGP6750/100X2 Our entry level symmetrical multi processor system uses the Intel L440GX+ chipset and 2 Intel Pentium III 750 MHz CPU's. This board takes full advantage of the SMP operating system offerings from Microsoft, Novell and SCO. This is a very stable rock solid server platform.

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