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From: BURTON SAMPLEY <bsampley@haywire.csuhayward.edu>
To: "Louis A. Mamakos" <louie@TransSys.COM>
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On Wed, 10 Dec 1997, Louis A. Mamakos wrote:

> I understand that there are versions of the PPro CPU with 1MB of L2 
> cache, specifically intended for the MP situation where memory bandwidth
> is precious.  I don't know how widely available these CPUs are.
> 
> louie

I've also heard of this cpu.  I think they are available on the Compaq
Proliant 7000 servers.  I think you're also looking at about $5000.00 USD
per cpu.  Don't quote me on this, I could be wrong.

- burton