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{{Short description|Computer series}}
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The '''SGI Onyx2''', code name '''''Kego''''', is a family of [[visualization (computer graphics)|visualization]] systems developed and manufactured by [[Silicon Graphics|SGI]], introduced in 1996 to succeed the [[SGI Onyx|Onyx]]. The Onyx2's basic system architecture is based on the [[SGI Origin 2000|Origin 2000]] servers, but with the notable inclusion of graphics hardware. In 2000, the Onyx2 was succeeded by the [[SGI Origin 3000 and Onyx 3000#Onyx 3000|Onyx 3000]], and it was discontinued on 27 June 2003. These systems ran either [[IRIX]] 6.4 or 6.5.
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{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Onyx2
| title = Onyx2
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| image = Onyx2.png
| caption = Single-rack Onyx2
| developer =
| manufacturer = [[Silicon Graphics, Inc.]]
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| releasedate = {{Start date|1996}}
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| discontinued = {{End date|2003|06|27}}
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| os = [[IRIX]] 6.4 or 6.5
| power =
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| cpu = [[MIPS architecture]]
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| display =
| graphics = [[InfiniteReality#Reality|Reality]] and [[InfiniteReality]]
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| predecessor = [[SGI Onyx|Onyx]]
| successor = [[SGI Origin 3000 and Onyx 3000#Onyx 3000|Onyx 3000]]
| related =
| website = {{URL|sgi.com}}
}}

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The '''Onyx2''', code name Kego, is a family of [[visualization (graphics)|visualization]] systems developed and manufactured by [[Silicon Graphics|SGI]], introduced in 1996 to succeed the [[SGI Onyx|Onyx]]. The Onyx2's basic system architecture is based on the [[SGI Origin 2000|Origin 2000]] servers, but with the inclusion of graphics hardware. In 2000, the Onyx2 was succeeded by the [[SGI Origin 3000 and Onyx 3000#Onyx 3000|Onyx 3000]], and it was discontinued on June 27, 2003. These systems run either [[IRIX]] 6.4 or 6.5.


== Models ==
== Models ==
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|'''Onyx2 Multi-Rack'''
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== Microprocessor ==
== Microprocessor ==


The Onyx2 used the [[MIPS architecture|MIPS]] [[R10000]] [[microprocessor]] clocked at 150, 175, 180 and 195 MHz, later increased to 250 MHz, courtesy of a process shrink from 0.35 to 0.25 micrometers.
The Onyx2 uses the [[MIPS architecture|MIPS]] [[R10000]] [[microprocessor]] clocked at 150, 175, 180 and 195 MHz, later increased to 250 MHz, courtesy of a process shrink from 0.35 to 0.25 micrometers.
Later 300 and 400 MHz [[R12000]], and 500 MHz [[R14000]] CPUs were made available.
Later 300 and 400 MHz [[R12000]], and 500 MHz [[R14000]] CPUs were made available.


== Graphics subsystem ==
== Graphics subsystem ==
At the time of their introduction, the Onyx2 could be configured with the [[InfiniteReality#Reality|Reality]], [[InfiniteReality]] or [[InfiniteReality#InfiniteReality2|InfiniteReality2]] graphics subsystems. Later, the [[InfiniteReality#InfiniteReality2E|InfiniteReality2E]] was made available and then the [[InfiniteReality#InfiniteReality3|InifiniteReality3]], in April 2000.
At the time of their introduction, the Onyx2 could be configured with the [[InfiniteReality#Reality|Reality]], [[InfiniteReality]], or [[InfiniteReality#InfiniteReality2|InfiniteReality2]] graphics subsystems. Later, the [[InfiniteReality#InfiniteReality2E|InfiniteReality2E]] was made available and then the [[InfiniteReality#InfiniteReality3|InfiniteReality3]], in April 2000.

{{SGI computer timeline}}


== References ==
== References ==
* [http://www.nekochan.net/wiki/SGI_Onyx2 SGI Onyx2 Reference data at Nekochan.net] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502220505/http://www.nekochan.net/wiki/SGI_Onyx2 |date=May 2, 2018 }}
* [http://parallel.ru/ftp/computers/sgi/onyx2_tech.pdf Onyx2 Reality, Onyx2 InfiniteReality and Onyx2 InfiniteReality2 Technical Report, August 1998, Silicon Graphics]

{{s-start}}
{{s-bef|before = [[SGI Origin 200|Origin 200]] }}
{{s-ttl|title = [[SGI Origin 2000]] |years = 1996 - 2003}}
{{s-aft|after = [[SGI Origin 3000|Origin 3000]]}}
{{s-bef|before = [[SGI Onyx|Onyx]] }}
{{s-ttl|title = SGI Onyx 2 |years = 1996 - 2003}}
{{s-aft|after = [[SGI Onyx 3000|Onyx 3000]]}}
{{end}}

{{Silicon Graphics}}


[[Category:SGI visualization|Onyx2]]
[[Category:SGI visualization|Onyx2]]

Latest revision as of 05:27, 1 July 2024

Onyx2
Single-rack Onyx2
ManufacturerSilicon Graphics, Inc.
Release date1996 (1996)
DiscontinuedJune 27, 2003 (2003-06-27)
Operating systemIRIX 6.4 or 6.5
CPUMIPS architecture
GraphicsReality and InfiniteReality
PredecessorOnyx
SuccessorOnyx 3000
Websitesgi.com

The Onyx2, code name Kego, is a family of visualization systems developed and manufactured by SGI, introduced in 1996 to succeed the Onyx. The Onyx2's basic system architecture is based on the Origin 2000 servers, but with the inclusion of graphics hardware. In 2000, the Onyx2 was succeeded by the Onyx 3000, and it was discontinued on June 27, 2003. These systems run either IRIX 6.4 or 6.5.

Models

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Model # of CPUs Memory # of graphics pipelines Chassis Introduced Discontinued
Onyx2 Deskside 1 to 4 128 MB to 8 GB 1 Deskside ? June 27, 2003
Onyx2 Single Rack 2 to 8 128 MB to 16 GB 1 or 2 Single rack ? June 27, 2003
Onyx2 Multi-Rack 4 to 128 256 MB to 256 GB 1 to 16 Multi Rack ? June 27, 2003

Microprocessor

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The Onyx2 uses the MIPS R10000 microprocessor clocked at 150, 175, 180 and 195 MHz, later increased to 250 MHz, courtesy of a process shrink from 0.35 to 0.25 micrometers. Later 300 and 400 MHz R12000, and 500 MHz R14000 CPUs were made available.

Graphics subsystem

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At the time of their introduction, the Onyx2 could be configured with the Reality, InfiniteReality, or InfiniteReality2 graphics subsystems. Later, the InfiniteReality2E was made available and then the InfiniteReality3, in April 2000.

SGI timeline

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SGI PrismSGI Origin 3000 and Onyx 3000Origin 2000SGI ChallengeOnyx 300Onyx 2SGI OnyxSGI CrimsonSGI AltixSGI Origin 200SGI Indigo² and Challenge MSGI TezroSGI Octane2SGI OctaneSGI Indigo² and Challenge MSGI IRIS 4DSGI FuelSGI IndigoSGI IRIS 4DSGI O2SGI O2SGI IndySGI IRIS 4DSGI IRISSGI IRISSGI IRISVisual WorkstationSGI IRISSGI IRIS

References

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Preceded by SGI Origin 2000
1996 - 2003 		Succeeded by
Preceded by SGI Onyx 2
1996 - 2003 		Succeeded by
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