Description
Sun PWA-Chimera PC+M Processing Board VGA USB RJ-45 Audio SPARC PCI Card
The Sun PWA-Chimera is a full-length PCI processing board from Sun Microsystems, designated SUN/PC+M BD on the PCB silkscreen. It integrates an on-board SPARC processor with memory expansion slots and a bracket loaded with I/O ports, functioning as a self-contained PC+M (PC and Memory) subsystem on a single card. This type of board was designed to slot into Sun workstation or server chassis and provide additional processing capability alongside the host system.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: PWA-Chimera (PCB marking: PWA-CHIMERA SUN/PC+M BD)
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Form factor: Full-length PCI card
- On-board processor: SPARC architecture CPU under heatsink with active fan
- Memory slots: 2 x on-board DIMM/SO-DIMM slots
- Video output: VGA (HD-15) on bracket
- Network: RJ-45 Ethernet port on bracket
- USB: one USB port on bracket
- Audio: 3.5mm audio-out and audio-in jacks on bracket
- Cooling: on-board heatsink with attached cooling fan
- Bus interface: PCI (full-length edge connector)
- Sold as board only — no cables or accessories included
Applications
The PWA-Chimera PC+M board is a Sun Microsystems co-processor card intended for use in compatible Sun workstation and server platforms. The PC+M (PC and Memory) designation indicates it provides a complete embedded processor subsystem — SPARC CPU, RAM, and standard I/O — on a single PCI card, allowing it to operate as an integrated processing node within the host chassis. These cards were used in Sun environments where additional processing headroom or I/O capability was needed alongside the main system, common in high-demand workstation and technical computing setups of the era. The on-bracket VGA, USB, RJ-45, and audio ports allowed direct peripheral connectivity without additional add-in cards. Today these boards are primarily sought by collectors, Sun system maintainers, and engineers working with legacy Sun hardware.
This Sun PWA-Chimera PC+M Processing Board has been inspected and is in good used condition. The card is clean overall with normal handling wear typical of pulled server/workstation hardware. The PCB shows no cracked traces or broken components, the on-board fan and heatsink appear intact, and the bracket-mounted ports — VGA, RJ-45, USB, and audio jacks — look clean and undamaged. Please review our photos and contact us with any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sun Microsystems |
Model: |
PWA-Chimera |
MPN: |
PWA-CHIMERA SUN/PC+M BD |
Type: |
PC+M Processing Board |
SKU: |
28539 |
Form Factor: |
Full-Length PCI Card |
Processor Architecture: |
SPARC |
Video Output: |
VGA (DB-15) |
Network Interface: |
RJ-45 Ethernet |
USB Ports: |
Yes — USB port on bracket |
Audio: |
3.5mm audio in/out on bracket |
Memory Slots: |
2 x DIMM/SO-DIMM slots on-board |
Cooling: |
On-board heatsink with fan |
Interface / Bus: |
PCI (Full-Length) |
Compatible With: |
Sun Microsystems workstation/server systems |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
This Sun PWA-Chimera PC+M Processing Board has been inspected and is in good used condition. Normal handling wear. PCB, heatsink/fan, and bracket ports appear intact. Please view our photos and contact us with 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 |
