30 May
2000
30 May
'00
10:15 p.m.
Following post from comp.sys.dec reposted to classic computers at
request of originator. Anyone on the list that can help him?
I have the Pro380 console and 5.25" media for an 8530 console, (and an
8530 - minus the console to vax cables) even VMS on 9 track, but I'm a
bit far away... I initially thought this place was in Europe somewhere,
but it seems it's actually in New York USA.
I've mentioned the room heater effects of ECL based systems.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derek Konigsberg" <konigd(a)rpi.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.dec
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2000 1:31 AM
Subject: VMS media availability for VAX 8530
Hello,
In the Electronics Club at RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute),
we've come across a number of old DEC machines. It all started with a
PDP-11/45, then we got a VAX 8530 that was being dumped. We also have
a VAXstation 4 (doesn't exist, but we have one, and it looks like a II
by the case design) and a VAXstation 3100. Anyways, the main problem
is the 8530. Our main RA82 hard drive doesn't spin up, and we can't
find the problem. We have other functional hard drives, but no means
of installing VMS on them. Basically, we need the tape for our TU81+
tape drive (6250bpi, I think), and the 5-1/4" floppy disk to put in
the console to bootstrap the machine. Yes, for anyone who didn't
know, this machine requires a special "VAX Console" (no, it's not a
terminal) to tell the machine to power up and to download the
microcode. Anyways, right now the machine is an impressive metal
obstruction in the room until we get it operational. So, does anyone
have or know where we can find the right VMS media for this beast?
P.S. Just wondering, but anyone know what thing thing sold for back in
'87 when it was new?
Thanks,
Derek Konigsberg
RPI Electronics Club, President
konigd(a)rpi.edu