IBM 3290 terminal

[Dave Wade]

It is not 100% compatible with a 3174, it does not run 3174 microcode, it will not accept 3174 config files. It has 3.5" disk drives. IMHO that’s not 100% compatible. 

It does look like a 3714 to the mainframe and so the mainframe can't tell the difference.

That’s not to say its not possible to load the 3190 DSL code BUT the Memorex controllers were often used with Memorex Telex terminals (I have one here) so it may be 3190 DSL doesn't.

On the other hand I would expect it to support 317x Graphics terminals which also had a DSL disk so there is hope...

Dave

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Kevin
> Bowling
> Sent: 09 February 2016 20:09
> To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
> <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
> Subject: Re: IBM 3290 terminal
> 
> It's 100% compatible to 3174, it just sends a bitstream down to the terminal.
> If somebody can send me the image that may help eventually.
> 
> On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 10:09 AM, Dave Wade <dave.g4ugm at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > The controller Kevin has is a Memorex/Telex (well the firm that they
> > became) so the 3174 DSL Microcode may not be appropriate. If I
> > remember properly the Memorex/Telex units also wanted 3.5" diskettes...
> >
> > Dave
> > G4UGM
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of
> > > Mike
> > Ross
> > > Sent: 09 February 2016 10:13
> > > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
> > > <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
> > > Subject: Re: IBM 3290 terminal
> > >
> > > The 3290 plasma panel? It's not for sale but I do have one - and
> > > more importantly the critical DSL diskette the 3174 needs in order
> > > for it to
> > work. It's
> > > the only one I've ever seen' good luck; you'll need it!
> > > If you do get one and need the DSL code let me know and we'll work
> > > something out.
> > >
> > > Funny you should mention that; I just tried to fire it up for the
> > > first
> > time in...
> > > at least 5 years I think - just last week. SMPSU issues; the PSU
> > > starts
> > and
> > > immediately shuts down - whether or not there's a load on it. Dunno
> > > if
> > it's
> > > crowbarring or what. Thing is in bits on the bench right now. I have
> > > no schematics so don't anticipate a quick fix. Also it's a 3rd party
> > > PSU
> > IBM bought
> > > in - made in China IIRC.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 10:23 PM, Kevin Bowling
> > > <kevin.bowling at kev009.com> wrote:
> > > > I'm looking for an IBM 3290 to complement my z800 mainframe and
> > > > third party 3174-22L establishment controller.  I can't imagine
> > > > these were particularly rare, but am sure many of them have been
> > > > destroyed in the waning years since it takes special
> > > > equipment/know how/desire to even use.  Any leads on on for a
> reasonable price?
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Kevin
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > http://www.corestore.org
> > > 'No greater love hath a man than he lay down his life for his brother.
> > > Not for millions, not for glory, not for fame.
> > > For one person, in the dark, where no one will ever know or see.'
> >
> >