Description
Sun Ultra 60 450MHz UltraSPARC II 512MB 36GB Creator 3D DVD Workstation No OS
The Sun Microsystems Ultra 60 is a high-end SPARC-based workstation built around Sun's UltraSPARC II processor architecture. This unit is configured with a single 450MHz UltraSPARC II processor, 512MB of RAM, a 36GB hard drive, DVD-ROM, and a 1.44MB floppy drive. It features Sun's Creator 3D integrated graphics subsystem and ships without an operating system installed.
Specifications & What's Included
- Processor: UltraSPARC II, 450MHz
- RAM: 512MB
- Hard Drive: 36GB
- Optical Drive: DVD-ROM
- Floppy Drive: 1.44MB
- Graphics: Sun Creator 3D (HD15 video output on rear panel)
- Ethernet: Dual — TP (RJ-45, 10/100) and MII port
- Audio: Four 3.5mm jacks (headphone, mic, line in, line out) on rear panel
- Expansion: 1x PCI-66 slot (occupied by SCSI card), 4x PCI slots (2–4 empty), 1x I/O slot
- Part Number: 600-7107-01
- Power: 100–240V AC, 47–63Hz, 5A (auto-switching universal input)
- Form Factor: Tower
- Assembled in USA
- Certifications: FCC, UL, CE, GS, VCI, Energy Star
- Operating System: None installed
Applications
The Sun Ultra 60 was introduced in the late 1990s as Sun Microsystems' premier mid-range engineering workstation, aimed at demanding technical users in fields like CAD/CAM, scientific visualization, software development, and financial modeling. It runs Sun Solaris (versions 7, 8, and 9 are the primary compatible releases) and also supports certain SPARC-compatible Linux distributions. The UltraSPARC II architecture delivers a 64-bit RISC computing environment that was well-regarded for its floating-point performance and memory bandwidth in Solaris-based compute workloads. The Creator 3D graphics subsystem was Sun's purpose-built hardware accelerator for OpenGL and PHIGS/PEX rendering, making the Ultra 60 a common fixture in engineering and animation departments throughout the early 2000s. Today, these machines are sought by collectors, Solaris enthusiasts, legacy software developers, and anyone maintaining older SPARC-dependent toolchains or simulation environments. The dual Ethernet ports (TP and MII) and multiple PCI expansion slots give the Ultra 60 reasonable flexibility for network-attached storage, serial communication, and additional I/O cards.
This Sun Microsystems Ultra 60 SPARC workstation has been pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. It has been visually inspected and photographed in its current state. The chassis shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with used equipment — some light scuffing and dust accumulation typical of lab or office use. The front panel drives (DVD-ROM and 1.44MB floppy), rear I/O ports, and expansion slots appear intact and undamaged. No operating system is installed. Please review all photos carefully for a full picture of cosmetic condition, and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sun Microsystems |
Model: |
Ultra 60 |
MPN: |
600-7107-01 |
Type: |
SPARC Workstation |
SKU: |
43828 |
Processor: |
UltraSPARC II 450MHz |
Number of Processors: |
1 |
RAM: |
512MB |
Storage: |
36GB Hard Drive |
Optical Drive: |
DVD-ROM |
Floppy Drive: |
1.44MB Floppy Drive |
Graphics: |
Sun Creator 3D |
Ethernet: |
Dual: 10/100 TP (RJ-45) + MII |
Audio: |
4x 3.5mm audio jacks (headphone, mic, line in/out) |
Expansion Slots: |
1x PCI-66, 4x PCI, 1x I/O slot |
Power Requirements: |
100-240V AC, 47-63Hz, 5A |
Form Factor: |
Tower |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Architecture: |
SPARC (UltraSPARC II) |
Compatible OS: |
Solaris 7, Solaris 8, Solaris 9, Linux (SPARC) |
Seller Notes: |
Workstation only — no OS, no keyboard, no mouse, no monitor included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Sun Ultra 60 SPARC workstation was pulled from a working environment. Visually inspected; shows normal cosmetic wear. DVD-ROM, floppy, and I/O ports appear intact. No OS installed. 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 |