http://www.sgi.com/products/2Onyx-Product.html (Silicon Surf Promotional CD, 01/1995)

Onyx Product Guide

Setting the Pace for 3D Graphics

Features:

Swap Ready: synchronizes frame rendering among multiple Onyx systems crucial for visual simulation and virtual reality applications

Built-in Composite Video Output: allows users to easily record their work

Separate Alpha Channel: for blending multiple graphic streams

Built-in Genlock: allows Onyx workstations to be locked to external devices

Three Serial Ports

Two RS232
One RS422

Other:

Monitor
Parallel Port
Ethernet AUI
Keyboard/Mouse

The Single Platform Solution

Onyx stands alone at the pinnacle of Silicon Graphics' wide-ranging family of graphics computing solutions. It is the ideal platform for applications such as earth and environmental sciences, visual simulation, medical imaging and chemistry, advanced design, interactive entertainment, digital film and video production, scientific visualization, or any other applications that demand the ultimate in advanced graphics performance.

Onyx provides users with a unique combination of CPU computing power, advanced graphics, throughput (I/0) and real-time video performance all on a single and highly scalable computing platform. Scientists and design engineers no longer need to patch together a confusing and expensive mix of proprietary, special-purpose machines. Onyx integrates all of the key elements of advanced graphics application generation in one powerful system.