----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter C. Wallace" <pcw(a)mesanet.com>
To: "Classic Computers" <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 07:47 PM
Subject: Re: DS5000/1xx & VS4000/60 memory specs
On Wed, 26 Dec 2001, Doc Shipley wrote:
I'm looking for detailed module specs for
the vaxstation 4000, and
probably for the decstation 5000/1xx.
I have a pile of 32M modules that my supplier thought work in a vs4k,
but they don't. While I can't find any references to the labeling,
y'alls' best guess seems to be that they are ram for a decstation
5000/1xx. I'd like to find out if the difference is something that can
be modified, to make them compatible with the VAX. Failing that, if I
can verify that they really are DS modules, I can sell them.
The SIMMs themselves are from several different lots, but the
common label, which looks like a DEC/Compaq P/N to me, is 33522947-001.
Lastly, what's a 32M SIMM worth? I've got a little over $25 each in
these. If they're worth that, I'll convert or sell them, if not I'll
return them as misrepresented.
Doc
Dont know about the VS4000 but DS5000/1xx/xx modules only come in two
sizes, 2M and 8M. DS5000/2XX modules come in 32M size but they are not
SIMMS (they are large and have .1" female headers)
And VAXstation 4000-90 simms are 4M & 16M. Other 4k machines may take
others-- my track record with machines I don't own isn't so good lately so
I'll refrain from making statements regarding them...