Re: RS/6000 Questions -update-
- From: Kevin Bowling <kevin.bowling.no.spam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 05 May 2007 20:33:11 -0700
The systems look great. Have fun!
John wrote:
Hi all!.
Well, I finally got those systems I mentioned earlier. Everything is
in a pseudo-working condition, except for the 43p-140 I got, that
boots up fine. Anyways, heres what I got and some info about it:
RS/6000 43p-140 - 2x 2.1GB HDDs, CD/FDD/DAT, 64mb RAM (two 32MB
sticks), 604e @ 166MHz, boots to some version of AIX, but I don't have
login info. Its main caveat is that the lock was locked before the
case was fully closed, so I can't shut it properly, and the lid is
loose so its a bit sketchy to pick up. Luckily the drive access/power
slide door thing was left open so I can do stuffs. The HDDs are SCA
(or is it called SCSI-3?) so I can't move them to my 43p-100.
RS/6000 7030. Don't know much about this one. According to the sticker
on it, it was used as a web server. Its video card was snatched, so I
can't do anything with it, until I get that serial cable at least. Has
two SCA full height drives, no idea as to waht size they are, as well
as CD/FDD/DAT, I have the front key for this one, its in great
condition. Its got one RAM carrier, maxed (?) with eight matching 32MB
simms, for a whopping 256MB RAM. (Neat story about this- before it was
turned server, my dad used this machine extensively in his undergrad
studies, and he remembers the day when the proff walked into the lab
and announced that he had $8k of RAM for it, nearly what the machine
cost.) This box is in teh best physical condition, and it also has the
(rare?) Model M keyboard with the little speaker built in.
DEC 3000/600S. This thing is a tank. nearly as big as both my 43ps
lined up, and just as heavy. Unfortunately, (so says the tech guy at
the university) the MLB might be toast, but he hasnt dont extensive
testing. Its got a CD drive, dual SCSI-1 full height HDDs (I'm pretty
sure these are 1GBs, might be 2GB). The RAM risers are filled with
with 8mb sticks, giving it a roomy 128MB. Its got a 175MHz alpha
processor, with two big bolts right on top to attatch the massive
heatsink. It also has an FDDI card. I have the weird serial cable for
it, the one that looks like a phone plug but with an off-center tab
thingy. Unfortunately it doesn't want to talk with my 3151 terminal,
even will a null modem adapter. Might be toast, who knows. The RAM
sticks are weird 100 pin SIMMS (only one notch)
IBM 7020-001 1x caddy load CD drive, haven't messed with it yet.
IBM 7207 DAT drive, not tested, no tapes.
10 (or so) huge binders full of documentation. Ranging from getting
started with aixwindows, to installing aix, to fortran, to all the
extensive repair and diagnostics for an RS/6000 7012 (I might get this
machine later as well). Loads of info here, as well as diag floppies.
Here's some pictures of stuff:
The RS/6000 7030 - http://john8520.homeunix.org:8888/images/3AT/
The DEC - http://john8520.homeunix.org:8888/images/DEC3000/
The Tower of Binders (turn your head sideways for the full effect) -
http://john8520.homeunix.org:8888/images/DSC_6510.JPG
Ok, so, anyways, these are my plans (potentially):
Plan A -
Version 1 -
Move the lock from my 43p to the new 43p-140, and use the 140 as my
main RS. This looks good, because its much faster than my 43p-100, and
its got faster drives and more storage already. Its also more
cooperative.
Version 2 -
Use my 43p-100, but use my 9.1GB SCIS-1 HDD (currently in a case) in
it. This gives me more storage right away, its also a newer (and
possible more reliable/quieter). Transplant four 32MB simms from the
7030 to the 43p-100. This gives me twice as much RAM (128MB) as I
could get the with 43p-140.
Version 2.B -
I know this is *seriously* going out on a limb here, but I noticed
that the 43p-140s processor is in a ZIF, and it happens to be the same
size as the ZIF located in my 43p-100. Doing this as well as what I
stated above would -almost- get me a 43p-140, but not quite. I guess
it could be called a 43p-130.
Plan B -
Version 1 -
Find an MCA Video Card for the 7030. This would get me a nice little
workstation. To be done in conjunction with Plan A.
Version 2 -
Buy that belkin serial cable (this should -probably- be done anyways)
and just use the 3151 with the 7030. This has advantages (probably
costs less) as well as downsides (no aixwindows).
So, first off, let me thank you for actually reading this far! (or at
least skimming)
Second off, what are your thoughts on my ideas? (you shouldn't have
skimmed!)
Thanks,
John
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