what is this? IBM powerstation - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

30 Sep 1997

Well, the physical description sounds a bit odd, but from the model
number I believe you've got one of the early, pre-PowerPC RS/6000 RISC
boxes.

Hope it came with a keyboard... although they have standard-looking
PS/2-style keyboard connectors, the RS/6000 boxes require a specific
keyboard that looks kind of like a PC/3270 keyboard, with a built-in
speaker.  I've been looking for a keyboard for a friend of mine's
machine for quite a while.

Kai

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  -----Original Message-----
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 Sent:	Tuesday, September 30, 1997 4:46 PM
 To:	Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
 Subject:	what is this? IBM powerstation

 I've started collecting old IBM machines, (brand loyalty) and today
 came
 across a machine called an IBM powerstation 550e. it looks very much
 like an
 apple /// except it has two floppy drives, a db9, rj11,.and 3 db25
 ports on
 the back. i havent powered it up yet as i'm still trying to figure out
 how to
 open it. I'm off work this week, so I cant ask any of the old IBMers
 what
 this is. anyone know?

 david 