Hi Guy,
perhaps I can be of some help here.
I've got the original Emulex documentation of the TC12 tape coupler,
and also the TC02 tape coupler. Both boards are quad-sized, the TC12 is
for UNIBUS, the TC02 is for QBUS systems.
To identify if your board is a TC12, I describe what is in manual.
(wished that those pictures were in more manuals, they're great!)
With the four rows of finger contacts right before you, in the middle
of the board, at the left of the center are two DIP switch packages,
and to the left of those are first 2 small IC's followed by 2 big AMD
2901 bit slices. At the opposite of the 4 finger contact rows (which
go into UNIBUS slot positions C,D,E,F) are two 50-pin BERG header
connectors.
If this manual seems to be what you are looking for I can scan it
at 600 dpi. Big file, but when printed gives very good copies!
The contents (briefly): Introduction - General Description - Functional
Description - Packet Processing - Installation - TC12 Option Switches -
Address Selection - Autoconfigure and VMS, RSTS/E and RSX-11M.
See mainecoon for an impression of the scan quality -- they are my work.
- Henk, PA8PDP.
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Sent: 11-10-2004 6:07
Subject: Emulex TC12 controller
Hi,
I'm looking for information on the Emulex TC12 (I'm assuming) tape
unibus controller.
I have two Kennedy 9300 drives that I'd like to hook up and I have an
Emulex TC12. I also have an AVIV board (hex height with 2 50 pin
connectors on the top) that I have no other information on.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
--
TTFN - Guy
Greetings;
I've got a line on a Xerox 9700 COM driver, which appears to be a
double-rack containing a CDC disk, a PDP11/34a, a big magtape and a couple
honkin' great PSUs.
Was wondering if anyone could identify one of the cards in the unit - this
is the list I received from the owner:
M7843 DR11-K Digital I/O
M7856 DL11-W SLU/RTC
M8265 KD11-EA 11/34A Data Paths Module (rep M7265)
M8266 KD11-EA 11/34A Control Module (rep M7266)
M9202 (2 bus) Inverted Jumpered Unibus Cable (M9192 + M9292)
M9031-YX Unibus to 3 3M cables for 11/74?
M9302 Unibus Terminator - Far End
X020 5012180B-P2 Data Path
X030 CDC Disk Controller
X031 -5 VDC regulator
143103843-001 rev B 8x18 (6pop - 4116-20NL) == 96k?
M8013 RL01 Disk Controller 1/2
M8014 RL01 Disk Controller 2/2
M8092 ???
M8200-YB 1-line sync DDCMP microprocessor w/ 1K control ROM (point-to-point, used with M8201)
M8202-YA DMC-11-MA 1-Mbaud integral modem line unit
M9301-YJ M9301 w/ bootstrap for DECnet DMC11, RX01, TU10, ASCII console
I'm not sure where he got the descriptions, probably from some web
resource or maybe even documentation of some description. I'm curious what
the M8092 is, google doesn't return anything remotely related.
Pictures of the 9700, amongst other bits and pieces, can be found here:
http://microfilm.dyndns.org/~wulfcub/CompStuff
The thing also comes with a couple spare CDC disk packs, and he thinks he
can find an RX01 with the necessary disk controller for it too.
Thanks;
JP
>From: "Pete Turnbull" <pete(a)dunnington.u-net.com>
>
>Off-topic because it's not a classic computer (it's a pice of
>microscopy equipment)...
>
>I have the prospect of buying something very cheaply in the States, but
>which would be expensive here in the UK. Unfortunately, it weighs too
>much for normal UPS -- about 80lb. FedEx want over $300 to ship it.
> Can anyone think of a better way?
>
>--
>Pete Peter Turnbull
> Network Manager
> University of York
>
Hi Pete
If it is a piece of equipment, have is broken down into
several sub pieces for shipping. You know, remove the power
supply, etc.
Dwight
A guy on Ebay seems to have a supply of these. The are labelled
"Intercon", but it is clear that they OEMed the boards from DEC and
ground off the DEC markings. These do *not* have sockets -- you
either solder in the chips or your own sockets, maximum 16-pin DIP,
50 parts. Bypass caps are pre-installed at all positions.
He's also got the the smaller double-height boards. I bought a few
of these, and they look OK, although the pins are *not* gold plated
and are less than perfectly pristine. The seller seemed a bit
disorganized, and I had to send an inquiry after waiting a month with
no shipment, though I got an apology and a free extra board for my
trouble.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26213&item=384065871…
eBay item 3840658718 (Ends Oct-16-04 22:25:26 PDT) - Large Wire Wrap
Board Pluggable for DIP IC Prototypes
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26213&item=384065942…
eBay item 3840659420 (Ends Oct-16-04 22:33:35 PDT) - Wire Wrap Board
Pluggable for DIP IC Prototypes
There is also another board that looks like it is intended for some
flavor of DG Nova. You can't see the chips in the photo, but half of
the board is already populated.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26213&item=384065871…
eBay item 3840658716 (Ends Oct-16-04 22:25:24 PDT) - Huge Wire Wrap
Board Pluggable for DIP IC Prototypes
That poster got me thinking.... anyone have any HP 21MX or 21XX type
marketing posters? I just realized I don't have anything like that in my
collection, and would certainly love to. Anyone have any duplicates to
trade?
Thanks!
Jay
Hi,
I'm looking for information on the Emulex TC12 (I'm assuming) tape
unibus controller.
I have two Kennedy 9300 drives that I'd like to hook up and I have an
Emulex TC12. I also have an AVIV board (hex height with 2 50 pin
connectors on the top) that I have no other information on.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
--
TTFN - Guy
Hi,
Does anyone have a KDF11-B3 boot rom or any other version which can boot RX33 or an MSCP device on my KDF11-BA. I will pay for that and I will be very thankful since I have not to buy a Eprom programmer to burn the immages.
Greets all,
I?m looking to acquire my first VAX system. I?m a youngin? who?s been cutting his teeth on OpenVMS through HP?s TestDrive program, and would like to have a box of my own.
I?d really like to track down a VAX 4000 unit, preferably a /300 or higher. I?m not too picky about internals, I just need something to get started on (hardware collecting wise).
I?m located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, so I?d be looking for a unit located in Eastern USA or Eastern Canada (yes, I know shipping a BA440 will cost me a bit) and someone willing to bubblewrap it :)
If I?m being insane, hoping to have a 120lbs unit shipped, let me know.. Should I be just looking for the cards / drives separately, and try to find the case locally instead?
Thanks,
Ken Campbell
kcampbell at HYPERLINK "mailto:kcampbell@idokorro.com"idokorro.com
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Off-topic because it's not a classic computer (it's a pice of
microscopy equipment)...
I have the prospect of buying something very cheaply in the States, but
which would be expensive here in the UK. Unfortunately, it weighs too
much for normal UPS -- about 80lb. FedEx want over $300 to ship it.
Can anyone think of a better way?
--
Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York
