Question about HP3000 weight

[Mike Loewen]

On Mon, 18 May 2015, Johannes Thelen wrote:

> I just got another donate to my collection... It contains several items, 
> but the big one of this donate is HP3000 Series III! :D
>
> Do anyone know what it weights? This one have CPU with Option 200 rack 
> (my best guess, like some expanded IO?). And is there wheels below 
> racks?

    Nice find - I haven't seen one since 1987.  I believe the cabinets had 
wheels, with stabilizing pads, but it's been a while.  According to the 
configuration guide:

http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/hp/3000/configurationGuide/5953-0567_configGuide_Jan79.pdf

    ...the CPU bay alone weighs 790 lbs and the I/O bay (option 200) brings 
it up to 1010 lbs.  The transformers in those beasts are HEAVY.

    Bitsavers has LOTS of info on the Series III.


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