Description
Silicon Graphics SGI IP30 030-0887-003 Octane Workstation System Board Rev F
This is the IP30 system board for the Silicon Graphics Octane workstation, part number 030-0887-003 Rev F. The IP30 board is the core logic and CPU assembly for the SGI Octane platform — it carries the MIPS processor module (R10000 or R12000 depending on configuration), main system memory, and the primary I/O interfaces for the Octane chassis.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Silicon Graphics (SGI)
- Board designation: IP30
- Part number: 030-0887-003
- Revision: Rev F (silkscreened on PCB)
- Compatible platform: SGI Octane / Octane2 workstation
- CPU architecture: MIPS (designed for R10000 / R12000 processor modules)
- Large CPU heatsink assembly present on board
- Multiple DIMM memory slots — populated with RAM modules (visible in photos)
- Front I/O: audio in/out via RCA jacks and 3.5mm connectors
- Rear I/O: DB9 serial, DB25-style, and DVI-style expansion connectors
- Country of manufacture: United States (marked on PCB)
- Includes: system board assembly only — no cables, power supply, or external chassis
Applications
The SGI Octane was Silicon Graphics' high-end UNIX workstation line, introduced in 1997 and built around SGI's proprietary MIPS-based architecture and IRIX operating system. The Octane and its successor the Octane2 were widely used in film and visual effects production, scientific visualization, engineering simulation, and broadcast environments throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s — notable studios and research institutions relied on these systems for their combination of fast floating-point performance and tight integration with SGI's OpenGL graphics pipeline. The IP30 board is the heart of that platform, providing the processor, memory, and interconnect fabric that tied together the XIO expansion modules, CRIME graphics, and peripheral I/O. Today these boards are sought by collectors, vintage computing enthusiasts, and facilities maintaining legacy SGI IRIX workflows or running preserved software that requires genuine SGI hardware.
This Silicon Graphics SGI IP30 030-0887-003 Octane Workstation System Board has been pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. It has not been powered up or tested at our facility. The board shows normal wear consistent with prior service use. The PCB, RAM slots, connectors, and heatsink all appear intact with no obvious physical damage visible in the photos. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Silicon Graphics |
Model: |
IP30 |
MPN: |
030-0887-003 |
Secondary Model: |
030-0887-003 Rev F |
SKU: |
19587 |
Type: |
Workstation System Board / Motherboard |
Compatible With: |
Silicon Graphics SGI Octane Workstation |
Hardware Revision: |
Rev F |
Platform: |
SGI Octane / Octane2 |
CPU Architecture: |
MIPS (R10000 / R12000) |
Form Factor: |
Proprietary SGI Octane Sled |
Memory Slots: |
Multiple DIMM slots (visible in photos) |
Connectivity: |
Audio (RCA + 3.5mm), DB9, DB25, DVI-style |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Board assembly only — no cables, no power supply, no chassis. |
Condition Notes: |
This Silicon Graphics SGI IP30 030-0887-003 Octane system board was pulled from a working environment. Not tested at our facility. Board, slots, and connectors appear intact. Please contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |