HP3000 Developers Platform

What is an HP3000 918DX

Please note; the HP3000 918DX is no longer available

The HP3000/918DX is HP's response to many requests by software developers and customers to provide an inexpensive, comprehensive development platform (similar to what has existed on HP9000s for some time) for the HP3000. This platform would provide a small but useable (and quick) hardware platform, and be bundled with all HP's development software (languages/compilers), so that parties interested in developing applications for (or porting applications to) the HP3000 could do so easily and inexpensively.

After HP's announcement of this platform, most of the third party software vendors providing packages for the HP3000 also volunteered to provide their software to developers on these platforms at little or no cost.

--ChrisBartram

There (was) an 918DX FAQ on HP's Jazz Server.

Here's the configuration for the MPE 918/DX Developers Platform:

918/LX with 64 MB memory, 4 GB low-profile fixed disk drive, 4 GB DDS DAT drive, integrated 802.3 LAN single-ended SCSI 2, 600VA UPS, system console, pre-loaded with: MPE/iX OS, POSIX Developers Kit, ARPA Services, documentation on CD.
8 user license, but we will be offering a 4 user license and we have priced this 918 at what the 4 user license price will be. This should help get lower s/w pricing from other vendors.
HP developers software bundle:
- IMAGE/SQL
- ALLBASE/SQL
- C
- COBOL
- FORTRAN
- BASIC
- PASCAL
- XDB - Symbolic debugger
- GLANCE
- AIFs
- RPG
- Transact
A 52% discount on support.(*This may change)
A certificate to present other vendors authenticating your membership in the MPE Developers Program and your purchase or lease of a 918/DX.

--JeffVance^?

How much does it cost?

There (was) an 918DX FAQ on HP's Jazz Server.

The 918DX can be fully purchased, leased or rented:

Purchase: a 918DX as described in Answer 1 costs $7,077 with full software licenses.

Lease: if the total h/w and s/w NET price is equal or greater than $20,000 you can lease the 918DX. The net price is the price you pay for the system and includes support and additional hardware. The cost is approximately $630/month for a three year lease. A two year lease is also available. If the total h/w and s/w net price is less than $20,000 you must either purchase or rent the 918DX. The above price is computed using $20,000 as the base price.

Channel Rent: a 918DX can be rented for a one year or 6 month period. The price for a one year agreement is approximately $375 per month. The price for a 6 month agreement is approximately $450 per month. Both arrangements can be extended on a month-to-month basis at the stated monthly rate. Note: the rental prices are based on the 918DX list price (hardware only), not on the discounted SPP price. The above prices are computed using $15,000 as the base price.

All prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to credit approval. Prices outside of the U.S. may vary. These prices do not include the SPP membership fee. Please call (888)999-HPTF for more information on leasing and renting a 918DX.

How can I order a 918DX?

There (was) an 918DX FAQ on HP's Jazz Server.

You need to be a member of the HP Software Providers Program (SPP, formerly known as the PA-RISC Developers Program). The current membership cost is $600 annually. This program is designed to help MPE applications and tools developers succeed. Before you join the SPP you need to contact Steve Little, CSY Marketing, and provide him a brief description of what kind of MPE development you do or are planning. It is really pretty simple and we intend to keep it informal.

Steve's e-mail address is: steven_little@hp.com.

Below are some SPP URLs:

http://www.hp.com/wsg/programs/partnership/partsoft.html http://www.hp.com/wsg/programs/partnership/software/pasupp3.html HP expects to take orders for the 918DX starting January 1998.

The 918DX product number is A4911A.

What packages are available/come with the 918DX?

There (was) an 918DX FAQ on HP's Jazz Server.

HP Languages: C/iX, Pascal/iX, Fortran 77/iX, COBOL II/iX, Business Basic/iX, Transact/iX, RPG/iX

HP s/w: Image/SQL, Allbase/SQL, Glance/iX, AIFs, XDB

3rd party s/w:

Company     Product       Description        Price   Contact
            [1]
                                                    +44 860 409 473 (24 hrs)


DSI        Turbo Edit    HP3000 WYSIWYG text  FREE* Dennis Schwab
                          editor                    dmdoi@thegrid.net
                                                    http://www.ds
 [2]
--------   -----------   ------------------  -----  -----------------------
3k        NetMail/3000   SMTP/MIME/POP2/POP3/ FREE  Chris Bartram
Associates                FINGER (8 mailboxes)      rcb@3k.com
          API/3000       Programmatic routine FREE  http://www.3k.com/
                          for e-mail access


Adager     Model 2       Image Utilities       450  Alfredo Rego
                                                    alfredo@adager.com
                                                    http://www.adager.com
                                                    (208) 726-9100
                                                    (800) 533-7346


AICS       QueryCalc     Report writer/          1* Wirt Atmar
Research    [a]           spreadsheet/         [b]  atmar@aics-research.com
                          graphics and              http://aics-research.com
                          forms package             (505) 524-9800
                                                    (800) AICS-INC


Allegro    SPLash!       Native Mode SPL      2880* Stan Sieler
                          compiler                  sieler@allegro.com
           HourGlass     Date simulator       2832* http://www.allegro.com


Bradmark   DBGeneral/    Image DB Utility     FREE* Jerry Fochtman
            IMAGE                            [c,d]  jfochtma@mail.bradmark.com
           DBGeneral/    Allbase DB Utility   FREE* http://www.bradmark.com
            ALLBASE                          [c,d]  (713) 621-2808
           SUPERDEX      Database indexing    FREE* (800) 621-2808
                                             [c,d]
           Disk Space    Disk de-fragmentor   $400  U.K. 44-1905-757500
            Manager                            [c]


Cognos     Axiant        NT/Win95 tool that   FREE  Anna Stone
                          generates Powerhouse      Anna.Stone@Cognos.com
                          code
           Powerhouse    4GL for MPE          FREE


CSL        LINKWAY       16 and 32 bit ODBC   FREE* Robin Foley
                          driver                    RobinFoley@csllink.com
                                                    +44 860 409 473 (24 hrs)


DSI        Turbo Edit    HP3000 WYSIWYG text  FREE* Dennis Schwab
                          editor                    dmdoi@thegrid.net
                                                    http://www.dsiweb.com
                                                    (714) 505-1270

Genesee    MailEmpower   Data routing via     FREE  Gordon Croston
                          email                     gordon@genesee.com
           Millennium Rx Year 2000 tool       FREE  (800) 728-9123


HICOMP     Hiback/iX     Backup utility       FREE* Denys Beauchemin
                                               [d]  denys@hicomp.com
                                                    http://www.hicomp.com
                                                   (800) 323-8863


Lee
            MTech    LeeTech/AIM   c/s web-enabled       450  Albert Pan
            Suite         middleware                apan@leetech.com
                                                    http://www.leetech.com
                                                    (408) 253-1987 x203


Lund       System Mgr's  Many utilities        250  Jonathan Randall
             Toolbox      for the busy SM           JohnR@lund.com
           Developer's   Many utilities        250  http://www.lund.com
             Toolbox      and libs for MPE          (541) 926-3800
                          programmers         $400 for both


M.B       DataExpress    Reporting,            100* Dawna Whitehead
Foster                    extracting,      [b,c,d]  http://www.mbfoster.com
                          downloading tool,         (800) ANSWERS
                          includes ODBCLink         (613) 448-2333


Minisoft  MiddleMan      SDK for direct Image FREE  Mike Sweeney
                          calls via Windows    [h]  http:www.minisoft.com
          ODBC/32        32 bit ODBC driver   FREE  (800) 781-6464
                                               [h]
          FrontMan       Converts V+ app to   FREE
                          Windows client       [h]


QSS       QWEBS          Web Server not             Duane Percox
                          dependent on POSIX        duane@qss.com
          QSDK           NetIPC library             http://qwebs.qss.com/qwebs
                                              $295 for both


Robelle   Qedit and      Popular host-based    400* Nicky Gunther
           Qedit for      editor and two Qedit      nicky@robelle.com
           Windows        for Windows clients       1-888-ROBELLE
          Suprtool       Fast extract &       400*
                          Sort Utility       $600* for Qedit and Suprtool
                                                   if ordered together
          SmartDate      Date math, editing   FREE
                          and conversion lib
          Bonus          Compare, HowMessy,   FREE
                          Select, etc.


SMM       Spinner        Spoolfile post       FREE* Malcom Mitchell
Software                  processor                 Malcolm@smm.co.uk
                                                    (44) 1784-436234

Solution-  Time Machine  date/time simulator   400* Paul Wang
Soft       Compression   file archiver and     400* paulwang@solution-soft.com
            Storage       compressor                (888) 884-7337
            Management               $600 for both
 http://www.solution-soft.com


Speedware Visual         Visual Basic         FREE  Bob Hoover
           Speedware      Development Tool     [e]  bhoover@speedware.com
                          for MPE                   http://www.speedware.com
          Autobahn       Web Application      FREE  (510) 867-3300
                          Development Tool     [e]

Quest     NBSPOOL        Network spooling &   FREE* John Saylor
Software                  output mgmt includes [f]  jcsaylor@quests.com
[g]                       LPR/LPD support           (800) 306 9329
          QUARK+         File archiver with   FREE* (714) 720-1434
                          compression.         [f]  http://www.quests.com/
          NFS/iX         Industry std NFS     FREE*
           Server         server implementation[f]
                          for MPE/iX


VESoft    MPEX           Powerful utility      450  Ann MaCarthy
                          for system mgrs      [i]  (310) 282-0420
                          and programmers

----footnotes----

[1] all products are available internationally, except as noted.

[2] "*" means the price includes the first year of support. All prices are for purchase in US dollars.

[a] Non-North American developers need to contact the vendor.

[b] The price includes support and is an annual lease rather than a purchase.

[c] offer available only to MPE application developers.

[d] Support is free within reason.

[e] only one (Visual Speedware or Autobahn) is available for free. If you need both then the other costs $2500 which is 50% off.

[f] support is provided via email only. Documentation and s/w available via download from vendor's web page.

[g] Quest is offering special developer rates on NetBase^?, NetBase^? Client, Vista+ Windows/Java, NFS/iX Client and Bridgeware.

[h] First 30 days of support are free. 15-20% support discount after 30 days.

[i] First 6 months of support are free.

-- ChrisBartram - 09 Jun 2006

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