10 Sep
1998
10 Sep
'98
3:25 p.m.
At 22:04 10-09-98 -0500, "Richard W. Schauer" <rws(a)ais.net> wrote:
Hi everybody,
I have just acquired several large pieces of equipment and I have some
questions about them. I haven't moved them yet- some of these
questions concern moving them.
What I have are an IBM System 34 (model 5340), an IBM System 36 (model
5360), two tape drives (model 8809-1C), and two printers (model 3262-B1),
plus some manuals and tapes. Everything is supposed to be in working
order- they upgraded and pulled the plug.
1. How much do these things weigh? The computer person there estimated
2000 lb. for the 34, 1000 lb. for the 36, 700 lb. on the printers and 500
lb. on the tape drives. Does that sound about right?
I know a bit about the 3262's. Had a chance to drag one home with my 9370
system. Too doggone big to handle so I did not take it. Stripped
electronics out and had to scrap rest :-(
They do weigh something over 525 pounds. Not much could be stripped to make
them lighter. Maybe the PSU which weighs about 70-80 pounds.
220 volts, single phase is the power needed. Don't think they can be set to
115v. but I could check the hardware manual I got stashed in some box
around here that is not yet unpacked.
The 3262's are however on wheels which would make moving somewhat easier.
Mr. Donzelli is one of the listmembers who knows IBM Big Iron. He might
chime-in on the other components.
Good luck.
Chris
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