Sun-3


Sun-3 is a series of UNIX computer workstations and servers produced by Sun Microsystems, launched on September 9, 1985. The Sun-3 series are VMEbus-based systems similar to some of the earlier Sun-2 series, but using the Motorola 68020 microprocessor, in combination with the Motorola 68881 floating-point co-processor and a proprietary Sun MMU. Sun-3 systems were supported in SunOS versions 3.0 to 4.1.1_U1 and also have current support in NetBSD and Linux.

Sun-3 models

Models are listed in approximately chronological order.
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Keyboard

The Sun Type 3 keyboard is split into 3 blocks:
Shipped with Sun-3 systems. There were 4 diodes in the upper right corner.

Sun-3x

In 1989, coincident with the launch of the SPARCstation 1, Sun launched three new Sun-3 models, the 3/80, 3/470 and 3/480. Unlike previous Sun-3s, these use a Motorola 68030 processor, 68882 floating-point unit, and the 68030's integral MMU. This 68030-based architecture is called Sun-3x.
Sun 3/260s upgraded with Sun 3400 CPU boards are known as Sun 3/460s.