[Info-vax] VAX RDMs (Remote Diagnostic Modules)

[Paul]

On Nov 15, 1:32 am, vaxorcist <vaxorc... at googlemail.com> wrote:
> A question for former DEC technicians, System Managers & whoever
> worked with RDMs:
>
> Several of the bigger VAXen had an RDM (Remote Diagnostic Module) as
> an option. In case of problems these RDM were connected via serial
> line and modem to one of the DDCs (DEC Diagnostic Centers).
>
> What kind of hardware was used on the other side (at the DEC
> Diagnostic Centers)?
>
> Surely a modem, but what else? Another RDM or a special module or
> computer for
> remote diagnosis?
>
> My VAX-11/750 has got an RDM and I would like to use it one day.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ulli

The 11/70 had a RDC as an option. I think I still have one around
here. I think tdey dialed into Colorado Springs.

Paul