20 Mar
2001
20 Mar
'01
5:01 a.m.
I just came across two Vaxstation 4000 VLC's and one VT1200. Each of the
Vaxstations has 24 MB of memory and a RZ23L drive. I bought one for $10.
The Vaxstation uses a 3w3 monitor, is the cable rare? Can I use a VT420
instead? It also has a big scsi connector on the back. I probable need to
revisit the VAX/VMS FAQ.
Anyone want the other one if I can get it?
Mike
mmcfadden(a)cmh.edu
20 Mar
20 Mar
5:35 a.m.
Dunno about the 3w3 connector. I have a 4000/60 with a similar connector,
but I use a VT420. Just change S3 (down), and the printer port in the back
will now be a console port. S3 is in the flip-down lid on the front of the
unit, below where the removable media would mount. It may not be obvious
that it's there. In here are also diag LEDs.
I just came across two Vaxstation 4000 VLC's and one VT1200. Each of the
Vaxstations has 24 MB of memory and a RZ23L drive. I bought one for $10.
The Vaxstation uses a 3w3 monitor, is the cable rare? Can I use a VT420
instead? It also has a big scsi connector on the back. I
probable need to
revisit the VAX/VMS FAQ.
Anyone want the other one if I can get it?
Mike
mmcfadden(a)cmh.edu
6:35 a.m.
I just came across two Vaxstation 4000 VLC's and
one VT1200. Each of the
Vaxstations has 24 MB of memory and a RZ23L drive. I bought one for $10.
Great price! You'll want to add a larger hard drive. The system most
likely was booted off a Cluster drive, and only used the RZ23L for swap
space. I've got a 2GB drive in mine.
The Vaxstation uses a 3w3 monitor, is the cable rare?
The same cable will for I think all Turbochannel video boards also, so it's
only moderatly rare. They turn up on eBay a *lot*. I've used it mine with
a 17" multisync monitor.
Can I use a VT420 instead?
There is a little switch (I think it's on the side by the power switch),
you can flip it, and then plug in a MMJ cable.
It also has a big scsi connector on the back.
Which is great for hooking up a CD-ROM. Though I had some problems getting
the system to work with my floater CD-ROM drive when I installed the OS.
I probable need to revisit the VAX/VMS FAQ.
Probably want to revisit the OpenVMS FAQ, I'm not aware of one that is for
VAX/VMS :^)
Zane
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