On Friday 25 May 2007 21:25, Mr Ian Primus wrote:
Now that I can switch the machine on (once I get
confirmation on the orientation of the power
controller connector, see previous post), I should
soon be able to test run it. One thing that needs to
be addressed first, is that this machine must have
originally been fitted with an external unibus
expansion box - there is a large flat white cable
inside, connected to a paddle board on the last Unibus
slot. This cable was cut with scissors or something
where it exits the cabinet. I have removed this, but I
will need to install a Unibus terminator, correct? I
should be able to steal the terminator out of my 11/84
for now - are they the same, or was the Vax Unibus a
little different?
Nope, a UNIBUS terminator is a UNIBUS terminator for the most part. The
only difference between terminators really is whether or not they have
boot roms on them (which an 11/84 terminator shouldn't have, and the vax
doesn't need/can't use).
Pat
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