[Info-vax] RD54 in VaxStation 3200

[BillPedersen]

On Aug 8, 9:29 pm, GanjaTron <ganjat... at gmx.net> wrote:
> On Aug 8, 8:45 pm, BillPedersen <peder... at ccsscorp.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the replies so far. Yeah, it's quaint, but hey, I got it
> for free. And yes, it *is* in a private collection now. Anyone tossing
> out a PDP? :^)
>
> > Ok, well sounds like you know of this site but if not:http://home.windstream.net/engdahl/rqdx3.htmhasRQDX3 config and
> > formatting info.
>
> Yep, I've checked it, but setting up VTserver certainly doesn't sound
> like the path of least resistance...
>
> For the record, the slots are populated as follows:
> 1: KA650
> 2: MS650 (8Mb)
> 3: CAMINTONN CMX1651 (3rd party MS650?)
> 4: DELQA, Grant Continuity
> 5: QDSS Base Module
> 6: QDSS 4Plane
> 7: RQDX3, TK50
>
> Note I listed double width cards from top to bottom (floorstanding
> BA23) since I'm not sure which connector pairs are A,B and C,D.
>
> The unit is equipped with a TK50, but was apparently never fitted with
> a disk, as there was no cable from the drive connector distribution
> panel to the cardcage -- I improvised that with an internal SCSI
> cable. The RQDX3 and the RD54 are (an attemped) retrofit. I can only
> surmise the unit booted off the network, as the lab also had an 11/780
> and 11/750.
>
> Btw,  the BA23 is the most insanely dense cardcage I've ever had to
> fiddle around in. Those boards are practically glued to each other!
>
> > Do you have the MicroVAX Diagnostic Supervisor tape?  Most likely not,  they are and were rare... One came with a system but...
>
> Nope, I have absolutely no software or other accessories for it, not
> even the console cable. This unit was a toss-out at my university's
> lab. Those who worked with it and could tell me more are probably now
> retired.
>
> Thanks again for the info,
>
> --Roland

It really has been so long...  Yes, 3200 was often net boot.

I did find a VS 3200 Service manual on line.  Can not find link right
now.  But it was there.  You probably also need a RQDX3