Hey, here's a couple of posts from alt.sys.pdp11 for those who have an interest: the first a list of equipment, the second some additional information about their current situation. Sounds like a potentially nice bunch o' stuff. No affiliation, and Michigan's about 2000 miles out of my way. :) -O.- -- first forwarded message -- From: Todd Wilson <wilsonto(a)msu.edu> Newsgroups: alt.sys.pdp11 Subject: Parts Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:37:03 -0500 Message-ID: <cmr69e$27er$1(a)msunews.cl.msu.edu> Greetings from Michigan State University I've got the following group of stuff set to go to salvage and have no idea of the value (if any) that they have anymore. Any information would be appreciated. DEC PDP 11/93 - RSX11M+ TK-50 TAPE DRIVE (1) MAXTOR RD-54 DRIVES (2) M3106 - 4 LINE ASYNC CARD (2) M3107 - DHQ11-M ASYNC MUX (1) M7516 - Q-BUS TO ETHERNET ADAPTOR (1) M7555 - RD DISK CONT BD F4/D1,DUAL (1) M8991 (1) M9058 - RQDX2,3 CABLE PADDLE CARD (1) M9401 - GRANT CONTINUITY CARD (3) DEC PDP 11/83 - RSX11M+ TK-50 TAPE DRIVE (1) MAXTOR RD-54 DRIVES (2) M3106 - 4 LINE ASYNC CARD (2) M3107 - DHQ11-M ASYNC MUX (2) M7516 - Q-BUS TO ETHERNET ADAPTOR (1) M7555 - RD DISK CONT BD F4/D1,DUAL (1) M9058 - RQDX2,3 CABLE PADDLE CARD (1) DEC VAXStation II MAXTOR RD-53 DRIVES (2) M3106 - 4 LINE ASYNC CARD (2) M7504 - DEQN-M Q-BUS ETHERNET CARD (1) M7555 - RD DISK CONT BD F4/D1,DUAL (1) M8027 - LPV11 PRINTER CONTROLLER (1) M9058 - RQDX2,3 CABLE PADDLE CARD (1) EMULEX TC0210201-FSH - TAPE CONTROLLER EMULEX SC0310201-BXF - DISK CONTROLLER MISCELLANEOUS DEC H3104 - 36-PIN TO 8 MMJ PORTS (3) DECXM-M.D01 - AUI X BNC THINWIRE MAU (2) DEC BNE40=02 - 2M E-NET/IEEE 802 NI CABLE (2) DEC H8571-C - MMJ-RS232 ADAPTER (3) DEC H8571-D - MMJ-RS232 ADAPTER (2) DEC H8575-B - DB9F / MMJ ADAPTER (7) EMU-TEK - REVs 3.0A and 3.0B (1ea) VT520-A4 TERMINAL (1) BLACK BOX 4-1 RS-232 SWITCH (DB25) BLACK BOX 6-1 RS-232 SWITCH (DB25) Thanks... Todd Wilson HVAC Services - Michigan State University -- second forwarded message -- From: Todd Wilson <wilsonto(a)msu.edu> Newsgroups: alt.sys.pdp11 Subject: Re: Parts Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 07:05:27 -0500 Message-ID: <cmt06p$npl$1(a)msunews.cl.msu.edu> I should clarify... These systems are to be sent to salvage complete, and I don't intend to part them out. Of the miscellaneous parts, the H3104s go with the PDPs (2 with the 11/83, 1 with the 11/93). The MAUs and NI cables were a DECNet interface between the two PDPs. 232-MMJ adapters, I have a bunch of generics (bought from Black-Box) along with the actual DEC ones listed. I also have quite a bit of documentation with the PDPs. The VaxStation was procured as a parts machine since it is also QBus and PDP parts were becoming scarce(though we never used it as such). My hope is to generate some interest in them so that someone will buy them through salvage rather than sending them to the crusher. The last unit I sent to salvage was an 11/24, 5 full enclosures, 9 RA-81 disk drives, 1 RA-80, 2 RLO2, and about (literally) 30 RLO2 Pacs. All were crushed due to lack of interest. When I send this group of items to salvage, it will include some LA100 and 120 printers and stands, an RLO2 Diagnostic Pac (RSX11M), and I think I have 2 or three more VTs (if memory serves, VT320s). I might have 1 more RA80 also. My intent is to post back here with details on how to purchase the items through salvage when I send them (within the next week or two). Many have offered EBay as an option, but our equipment transfer rules do not permit direct sale of University owned items. All inventoried materials must be transferred to Salvage for release from the University. If anyone need to contact me about them, I can be reached at Direct Line: (517)432-0533 Email: tdwilson(a)pplant.msu.edu Thanks Todd Wilson