9 Aug
1998
9 Aug
'98
5:53 a.m.
Hello List:
I have some interlinked questions for the Assembled Gurus:
I am trying to understand device adressing in the system as a
whole.. is there a good 'base/vector addr for dummies' document I
could be pointed at? I have looked (sunsite, etc) and I'm still
missing something. I *did* find out how to find the backplane jumper
to be removed when installing the RL11... after I discovered it, I
notice some kind soul put a red sleeve on the CA1 pin on each of the
slots....
Am I correct to assume that RL02s and RK05s can coexist and
co-operate in the same system?
No problem.
I am trying to construct a 'fully loaded' PDP11 system, and I want
to have the entire range of peripherals available, so that I can
perform media and format conversion, as well as have fun running the
thing.
Will one system support the RX02, 9trk, RL02, RK05, DECTAPE, Paper
Tape, consoles and a few terminals, and maybe an Ethernet adapter? I
realize this will take a one or two expansion chassis... but am I
getting overly ambitious for one CPU? Should there be, maybe, two
closely-coupled '11s sharing the load?
Should be no problem if it's configured correctly.
Eventually I am aiming for a VAX 11/750. Would it be
'better' to
wait and use it's resources, whatever they might be?
Do both. The real trick is to find a Unibus Switch and use the same bus
on both!
Bill
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