Its a X25 Packet/Assembler/Dissasembler. It allows ordinary Async
Terminals to be connected to an X.25 network. In the UK all Universities
had such networks under the umbrella of JANET. Some at Janet probably
has a manual. I have forgotten almost every thing I know about them. I
have asked one of my former colleagues if he has any info.
These were also to be found in Irish Universities where early networking
was also X.25 based.
I have a small stash of X.25 capable kit which I have no real interest in.
It is available for free to anyone interested and is located in Dublin, Ireland.
I would prefer collection but will consider shipping if someone is really keen.
Among the bits and pieces are two Satelcom X.25 switches. Both are marked
MegaPAC E but they are different sizes. Also a DEC DEMSA and two DEMSB X.25
routers (manufactured in DEC's former facility in Clonmel, Ireland) and some
cables.
And the connection with this thread? The DEMSA has a sticker on one of the
ports which says "Camtec".
Regards,
Peter Coghlan.