minicomputers
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Minicomputers & supercomputers
Presented by:
Abraham Fernández E.
WHAT IS COMPUTER?
A computer is a devicesthat takes in data, processesit according to a programand than outputs theprocesses data in someform. There is an increasingvariety of computers ofdifferent sizes and designedfor different purposes. One ofthe most importantconsiderations when buying
What is Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
TYPES OF COMPUTERSupercomputers
Mainframe computersMinicomputers
Microcomputers
What is Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
MINICOMPUTERSWhat is
Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
Minicomputers are reallycut-down mainframes and areno longer very common.Themost common type of computeris the minicomputer. A minicomputer has different usesamong them being scientificcalculations, business transactionprocessing and data basemanagement. They are smallerin size than a normal laptopand are usually used when onthe go or from anywhere, which
MINICOMPUTERSWhat is
Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
Mini computers are smaller thanmainframes, both in size and otherfacilities such as speed, storagecapacity and other services. Theyare versatile that they can be fittedwhere ever they are needed. Theirspeeds are rated between one andfifty million instructions per second(MIPS). They have primary storagein hundred to three hundredmegabytes range with direct accessstorage device.
MINICOMPUTERSWhat is
Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
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MINICOMPUTERS
Application Areas -Primarily used by sub-
departments of companies tooffload the companymainframe’s work.
e.g. an inventory departmentmight use a mini to providebetter control of stock and tomake predictions about futureneeds.
What is Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
Super ComputersWhat is
Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
Large scientific and research laboratories as well as the government organizations have extra ordinary demand for processing data which required tremendous processing speed, memory and other services which may not be provided with any other category to meet their needs. Therefore very large computers used are called Super Computers. These computers are extremely expensive and the
Super ComputersWhat is
Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
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Super Computers
Most superior on all levels Fastest Capable of processing at 120-200 MIPS (Millions of Instructions Per Second)/ expected to keep increasing
Most Spacious for Data storage Capable of saving data in trillion of bytes (up to 30 TB).
Most costly Prices begin at about $4 million. Largest
What is Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
Primarily used for very demanding applications, where huge amount of data input is involved. Number Crunching Weather Forecasting Aircraft design Nuclear Research Seismic Analysis Space Program
Application AreasWhat is
Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
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Web-based application software helps ease maintenanceUse of the Web to connect toan application service provider
No programs to installAllow for a simplerand cheaper computingsystem
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What is Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future
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What is Computer?
Types of Computer
Minicomputers
Super Computers
A Look to the Future