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DEC - VAX hardware reference

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This is an (incomplete) list of Digital Equipment Corporation VAX computers and specifications. (Compiled by abs@netbsd.org) with much help from port-vax@netbsd.org users.

This is very much still a work in progress - many sections are little more than placeholders. Having said that, there should be enough here to prove useful.

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MicroVAXes
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MicroVAX I (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Seahorse Cpu: UV1 (?)
Vup: 0.3 Bus: Q-bus
Memory: 1MB, Maximum 4MB Enclosure: 6" x 28" x 22"
Introduced: 1984 Image: MicroVAX-I
NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4) Last updated: 1998-05-31
Notes: Effectively a VAXstation I without graphics. Was the first 'subset' VAX. Used a custom data path chip and off the shelf TTL components. Came in two versions; one includes F_floating and G_floating instructions, the other F_floating and D_floating instructions. Neither version includes H_floating instructions. The MicroVAX I procesor includes some of the optional string instructions (CMPC3, LOCC, SCANC, SKPC, and SPANC) but does not include any of the optional processor registers or PDP-11 compatibility mode. It uses 8K words of 39bit wide microcode running at a 250ns cycle time.

MicroVAX II (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Mayflower Cpu: KA630 'UV2' (NMOS) (no cache)
Vup: 0.9 Tps: 7
Bus: Q-bus (Max 3.3 MB/s)
Memory: 1MB on motherboard, can add up 16MB in 2,4,8, or 16MB cards (base 1MB disabled) (parity)
Enclosure: BA23, BA123, or 630QE Image: MicroVAX-II in a BA123 enclosure
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: Can be made into a VAXstation II by adding VCB01 (QVSS), or a VAXstation II/GPX by adding VCB02 (QDSS). Was also available as a 'reduced configuration' VAXstation-II/RC in which some of the backplane was filled with glue

MicroVAX 2000 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: TeamMate Cpu: KA410 (NMOS) (no cache)
Vup: 0.9 Tps: 7
Memory: Base 2MB. Space for one extra board of 4M, 8M or 12MB for a maximum of 14MB. Clearpoint produced a 16MB board that also included an updated ROM required for the vax accept the board (parity)
Bus: none (3.3 MB/s max internal I/O) Image: VAXstation-2000 (Same machine)
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-01-26
Notes: Can be converted to VAXstation 2000 by moving one jumper and removing MMJ converter pack

MicroVAX 3100 M10 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Teammate II Cpu: KA41-A '420' (CVAX chip @ 90ns, unknown external cache)
Vup: 2.4 Tps: 19
Bus: SCSI Enclosure: BA42-A
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-01-24
Notes: MicroVAX 3100 M20 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box Can switch EPROM to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-B. No video hardware

MicroVAX 3100 M10e (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Teammate II Cpu: KA41-D '420' (CVAX chip @ 60ns, unknown external cache)
Vup: 3.5 Tps: 30 (Maybe 22?)
Bus: SCSI Memory: 4MB on motherboard expandable to 32MB via 4, 12, and 16MB boards
Enclosure: BA42-A NetBSD: Can run NetBSD
Last updated: 1998-01-24
Notes: MicroVAX 3100 M20e used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box. On board NCR-5380 SCSI-1, where video is on VAXstation 3100 M38. Can switch EPROM to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-E. Ethernet 'lance' (le0) AMD7990/DC80AMD7992. No video hardware. Can have TZ30(TK50) tape or RX32 floppy

MicroVAX 3100 M20 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Teammate II Cpu: KA41-A '420' (CVAX chip @ 90ns, unknown external cache)
Vup: 2.4 Tps: 19
Bus: SCSI Enclosure: BA42-B
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-01-24
Notes: MicroVAX 3100 M10 used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box. Can switch EPROM to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-B. No video hardware

MicroVAX 3100 M20e (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Teammate II Cpu: KA41-D '420' (CVAX chip @ 60ns, unknown external cache)
Vup: 3.5 Tps: 22 (Maybe 30?)
Bus: SCSI Memory: 4MB on motherboard expandable to 32MB via 4, 12, and 16MB boards
Enclosure: BA42-B NetBSD: Can run NetBSD
Last updated: 1998-01-24
Notes: MicroVAX 3100 M10e used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box. On board NCR-5380 SCSI-1, where video is on VAXstation 3100 M38. Can switch EPROM to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-E. Ethernet 'lance' (le0) AMD7990/DC80AMD7992. No video hardware

MicroVAX 3100 M30 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Waverley/S Cpu: (??), SOC '440' 25 MHz, 6KB on chip cache
Vup: 5.0 Tps: 39
Bus: SCSI (4 MB/s) Interfaces: Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ) (?)
Memory: Maximum 32MB Enclosure: BA42-A
NetBSD: Can not run NetBSD as of 1.4 Last updated: 1998-01-26
Notes: MicroVAX 3100 M40 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box

MicroVAX 3100 M40 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Waverley/S Cpu: (??), SOC '440' 25 MHz, 6KB on chip cache
Vup: 5.0 Tps: 78 or 39(est) (both from DEC webpages)
Bus: SCSI (4 MB/s) Interfaces: Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ)
Memory: Minimum 8MB, Maximum 32MB Enclosure: BA42-B, 144W
NetBSD: Can not run NetBSD as of 1.4 Last updated: 1998-01-26
Notes: MicroVAX 3100 M30 used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box

MicroVAX 3100 M80 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Waverley/M Cpu: KA46 Mariah @50MHz, 2KB on chip cache, 256K on board
Vup: 10 Tps: 78
Bus: SCSI (Max 4MB/s) Interfaces: Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ) (?)
Memory: Maximum 72MB Enclosure: (?)
NetBSD: Probably does not run NetBSD (As of 1.4) Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: SCSI interface uses SCSI-2 NCR-53C94

MicroVAX 3100 M85 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: (?) Cpu: (?) @62.5MHz
Vup: (?) Tps: 110
Bus: 2 SCSI Interfaces: Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ)
Memory: Minimum 16MB, Maximum 128MB Enclosure: BA42-B, 180W
NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4) Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

MicroVAX 3100 M88 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: (?) Cpu: (?)
Vup: (?) Tps: 120
Bus: none (?) Q-bus (?) Memory: Maximum 512MB
Enclosure: MiniTower NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4)
Last updated: 1998-01-24 Notes: Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

MicroVAX 3100 M90 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Cheetah Cpu: KA50 NVAX @72MHz, 10KB cache on chip, 128KB on board
Vup: 24 Tps: 125
Bus: SCSI (Max 4MB/s) Interfaces: Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ) (?)
Memory: Maximum 128MB Enclosure: (?)
NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4) Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: SCSI interface uses SCSI-2 NCR-53C94

MicroVAX 3100 M95 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: (?) Cpu: (?)
Vup: (?) Tps: 165
Bus: none (?) Q-bus (?) NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4)
Last updated: 1998-01-24

MicroVAX 3100 M96 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: @100MHz Cpu: (?)
Vup: (?) Tps: 190
Bus: 2 SCSI Interfaces: Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ)
Memory: Minimum 16MB, Maximum 128MB Enclosure: BA42-B, 180W
NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4) Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

MicroVAX 3100 M98 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: (?) Cpu: (?)
Vup: (?) Tps: 200
Bus: none (?) Q-bus (?) Memory: Maximum 512MB
Enclosure: Minitower NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4)
Last updated: 1998-01-24 Notes: Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

MicroVAX 3300 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Mayfair II Cpu: KA640, (CMOS) CVAX chip, 1KB @100ns cache on chip, 4MB RAM
Vup: 2.4 Tps: 19
Bus: Q-bus, DSSI disk interface (Max 4.0MB/s) Interfaces: Ethernet - one or two
Enclosure: Minitower Memory: Maximum 52MB (ECC)
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD. (but DSSI not supported as of 1.4) Last updated: 2000-02-02
Notes: MicroVAX 3400 used same hardware in a larger (?) box, the KA640 CPU card has 4MB of DRAM on board for lower cost systems.

MicroVAX 3400 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Mayfair II Cpu: KA640, (CMOS) CVAX chip, 1KB @100ns cache on chip, 4MB RAM
Vup: 2.4 Tps: 19
Bus: Q-bus, DSSI disk interface (Max 4.0MB/s) Interfaces: Ethernet - one or two
Enclosure: BA213 Memory: Maximum 52MB (ECC)
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD. (but DSSI not supported as of 1.4) Last updated: 2000-02-02
Notes: MicroVAX 3300 used same hardware in a smaller box (BA215)

MicroVAX 3500 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Mayfair Cpu: KA650, (CMOS) CVAX chip 1KB @90ns on chip cache, 64KB @180ns external cache
Vup: 2.7 Tps: 21
Bus: Q-bus (Max 3.3MB/s) Memory: Maximum 32MB (ECC) (maybe 64MB with 4 boards)
Enclosure: BA213 NetBSD: Can run NetBSD.
Last updated: 1998-02-06 Notes: MicroVAX 3600 used same hardware in a larger BA213 pre-mounted in an H9644 box

MicroVAX 3600 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Mayfair Cpu: KA650, (CMOS) CVAX chip 1KB @90ns on chip cache, 64KB @180ns external cache
Vup: 2.7 Tps: 21
Bus: Q-bus (Max 3.3MB/s) Memory: Maximum 32MB (ECC) (maybe 64MB with 4 boards)
Enclosure: BA213 pre-mounted in an H9644 NetBSD: Can run NetBSD.
Last updated: 1998-02-06
Notes: MicroVAX 3500 used same hardware in a smaller (?) box Usually delivered in a BA213 chassis with an RA82 on top. Often paired with a second cabinet containing TU81-PLUS and a second RA82 in the bottom. The VAXserver 3600 and VAXserver 3602 seem essentially identical base machines

MicroVAX 3800 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Mayfair III Cpu: KA655, (CMOS) CVAX chip 1KB @60ns on chip cache, 64KB @120ns external cache
Vup: 3.8 Tps: 30
Bus: Q-bus, DSSI bus (Max 3.3MB/s) Interfaces: 1 or 2 ethernet
Memory: Maximum 64MB (ECC) Enclosure: BA213
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD. Last updated: 2000-02-02
Notes: MicroVAX 3900 is the same machine in an H9644 w/RA90 drives

MicroVAX 3900 (MicroVAXes index)
Nickname: Mayfair III Cpu: KA655, (CMOS) CVAX chip 1KB @60ns on chip cache, 64KB @120ns external cache
Vup: 3.8 Tps: 30
Bus: Q-bus, DSSI bus (Max 3.3MB/s) Enclosure: H9644 system cabinet
Interfaces: 1 or 2 ethernet Memory: Maximum 64MB (ECC)
Image: MicroVAX 3900. NetBSD: Can run NetBSD.
Last updated: 2000-02-02 Notes: MicroVAX 3800 used same hardware in a BA213

VAXstations
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VAXstation I (VAXstations index)
Nickname: Seahorse Cpu: (?) 'UV1'
Vup: 0.3 Bus: Q-bus
Image: MicroVAX-I (same box) NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4)
Last updated: 1998-02-06 Notes: Effectively a MicroVAX I with graphics

VAXstation II (VAXstations index)
Nickname: Mayflower Cpu: KA630 'UV2' (NMOS) (no cache)
Vup: 0.9 Tps: 7
Bus: Q-bus (Max 3.3 MB/s)
Memory: 1MB on motherboard, can add up 16MB in 2,4,8, or 16MB cards (base 1MB disabled) (parity)
Enclosure: BA23 or BA123 Image: MicroVAX-II in a BA123 enclosure (same box)
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD. (No support for VCB01 as of 1.4) Last updated: 1998-02-06
Notes: Can be made from a MicroVAX II by adding VCB01, or into a VAXstation II/GPX by replacing VCB01 with VCB02

VAXstation II/GPX (VAXstations index)
Nickname: Caylith Cpu: KA630 'UV2' (NMOS) (no cache)
Vup: 0.9 Tps: 7
Bus: Q-bus (Max 3.3 MB/s)
Memory: 1MB on motherboard, can add up 16MB in 2,4,8, or 16MB cards (base 1MB disabled) (parity)
Enclosure: BA23 or BA123 Image: MicroVAX-II in a BA123 enclosure (same box)
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1999-07-23
Notes: Can be made from a MicroVAX II by adding VCB02, or into a VAXstation II by replacing VCB02 with VCB01. There was a two user /GPX that used two sets of VCB02 cards

VAXstation 2000 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: VAXstar Cpu: KA410 (NMOS) (no cache)
Vup: 0.9 Tps: 7
Memory: Base 2MB. Space for one extra board of 4M, 8M or 12MB for a maximum of 14MB. Clearpoint produced a 16MB board that also included an updated ROM required for the vax accept the board (parity)
Bus: none (3.3 MB/s max internal I/O) Max power: 160 W
Image: VAXstation-2000 NetBSD: Can run NetBSD
Last updated: 1999-06-27
Notes: Can be converted to MicroVAX 2000 by moving one jumper and adding MMJ converter pack.

VAXstation 3100 M30 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: PVAX Cpu: KA42-A, CVAX chip @ 90ns, 64KB external cache
Vup: 2.8 Tps: 22
Bus: Two NCR-5380 SCSI-1 busses, or SCSI-1 & ST-506. (on daughter card) Enclosure: BA42-A
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-01-24
Notes: VAXstation 3100 M40 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box. Can toggle switch to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-B. Video on motherboard, where SCSI is on MicroVAX 3100 M10

VAXstation 3100 M38 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: PVAX rev Cpu: KA42-B, CVAX chip @ 60ns, 64KB external cache
Vup: 3.8 Tps: (?)
Memory: 4MB on cpu board. 4, 12, or 16MB boards to max 32MB Bus: Two NCR-5380 SCSI-1 busses, or SCSI-1 & ST-506. (on daughter card)
Enclosure: BA42-A Max power: 348 W
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1999-06-27
Notes: VAXstation 3100 M48 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box. Can toggle switch to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-E. Video on motherboard, where SCSI is on MicroVAX 3100 M10e

VAXstation 3100 M40 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: PVAX Cpu: KA42-A, CVAX chip @ 90ns, 64KB external cache
Vup: 2.8 Tps: 22
Bus: Two NCR-5380 SCSI-1 busses, or SCSI-1 & ST-506. (on daughter card) Enclosure: BA42-B
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-01-24
Notes: VAXstation 3100 M30 used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box. Can toggle switch to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-B. Video on motherboard, where SCSI is on MicroVAX 3100 M20

VAXstation 3100 M48 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: PVAX rev Cpu: KA42-B, CVAX chip @ 60ns, 64KB external cache
Vup: 3.8 Tps: (?)
Memory: 4MB on cpu board. 4, 12, or 16MB boards to max 32MB Bus: Two NCR-5380 SCSI-1 busses, or SCSI-1 & ST-506. (on daughter card)
Enclosure: BA42-B NetBSD: Can run NetBSD
Last updated: 1998-01-24
Notes: VAXstation 3100 M38 used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box. Can toggle switch to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-E. Video on motherboard, where SCSI is on MicroVAX 3100 M20e

VAXstation 3100 M76 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: RigelMAX Cpu: KA43-A, Rigel chip @ 28ns, 128KB external cache
Vup: 7.6 Tps: (?)
Memory: None on cpu board. 8 slots for 4MB MS44-AA modules. Max 32MB Bus: Two NCR-5380 SCSI busses on motherboard
Enclosure: BA42A Max power: 180 W
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 2000-01-09

VAXstation 3200/3500 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: Mayfair/GPX Cpu: KA650 '65D' CVAX
Vup: 2.8 Tps: (?)
Bus: Q-bus Enclosure: (?)
NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4) Last updated: 1998-02-06

VAXstation 3520 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: Firefox Cpu: Dual CPU KA60 CVAX
Vup: 3-10 (?) Probably around 5.5 Tps: (?)
Bus: M-bus (9 slots), SCSI, Q-bus adapter with 3 quadheight slots Enclosure: VS60S
NetBSD: Probably not (As of NetBSD 1.4) Last updated: 1998-02-06
Notes: Dual processor version of VAXstation 3540. CPU, memory, I/O, graphics and Q-bus-adapter modules sit in M-bus slots. Limited Q-bus modules supported: CXY08, DRQ3B, DVS11, TQK70 and TSV05

VAXstation 3540 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: Firefox Cpu: Quad CPU KA60 CVAX
Vup: 10 Tps: (?)
Bus: M-bus (9 slots), SCSI, Q-bus adapter with 3 quadheight slots Enclosure: VS60S
NetBSD: Probably not (As of NetBSD 1.4) Last updated: 1998-02-06
Notes: Quad processor version of VAXstation 3540 CPU, memory, I/O, graphics and Q-bus-adapter modules sit in M-bus slots. Limited Q-bus modules supported: CXY08, DRQ3B, DVS11, TQK70 and TSV05

VAXstation 4000 VLC (M30) (VAXstations index)
Nickname: PVAX2/VLC Cpu: KA48-A '440' SOC @25MHz
Vup: 6 Specmark89: 6.2
Tps: (?) Bus: SCSI
Memory: Min 8MB, Max 24MB. MS40-BA, memory is standard 72-pin, 80-ns, parity Enclosure: BA46-B
Documentation: EK-VAXVL-OG VLC-Owner Guide Order number: PV31x-xx
NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.3) Last updated: 1999-07-23

VAXstation 4000 M60 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: PMariah Cpu: KA46-A Mariah @55MHz, 256K cache
Vup: 12 Specmark: 12
Tps: 95 Bus: Turbochannel, SCSI
Memory: Min 8MB, Max 104MB, MS44L-AA 4 MB parity, MS44-DA 32 MB parity Enclosure: BA46-B
Max power: 465 W Order number: PV61x-xx
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD (No support for SCSI as of 1.4) Last updated: 1999-07-23

VAXstation 4000 M90 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: Cougar Cpu: '49' NVAX @72MHz
Vup: 40 Specmark89: 32.7
Tps: 125 Bus: Turbochannel, SCSI
Enclosure: BA46-B NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4)
Last updated: 1999-07-23

VAXstation 4000 M90A (VAXstations index)
Nickname: Cougar+ Cpu: '49' NVAX @83MHz, 256K cache
Specmark89: 39 Tps: 125
Mem module: MS44L-BC 16MB parity, MS44-DC 64 MB parity Documentation: EK-VAXOG-DK Model 90 Owner's and System Installation Guide
Max power: 465 W Enclosure: BA46-B
NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4) Last updated: 1999-07-23

VAXstation 4000 M96 (VAXstations index)
Cpu: '49' NVAX @100MHz Vup: 48.7
Specmark89: 45.6 Tps: 190
Memory: Min 16MB, Max 128MB Enclosure: BA46-B
NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4) Last updated: 1999-07-23

VAXstation 8000 (VAXstations index)
Nickname: Lynx Cpu: (?) '8SS' 8000 series
Vup: 0.9-2 Tps: (?)
Bus: VAXBI (six slot) and CI Memory: Min 4MB,
Enclosure: about the size of a BA213 Introduced: 1988
NetBSD: Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.4) Last updated: 1999-08-19
Notes: Same CPU as in VAX 8200, 8300, 8250, and 8350. Digital's first true 3D workstation. Based on the VAX 8200 CPU packaged in a deskside enclosure, the VAXstation 8000 used a sophisticated 3D graphics subsystem designed with Evans and Sutherland. This graphics subsystem consisted of the complete 3D graphics pipeline and additional hardware support for such features as hardware anti-aliasing of vectors and depth queuing.

VAXservers
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VAXserver 3100 KA41-B (VAXservers index)
Nickname: (?) Cpu: KA41-B
Vup: 2.4 Tps: 19
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1999-02-27
Notes: Created either by replacing EPROM in a MicroVAX 3100 M10 / MicroVAX 3100 M20, or flicking switch on VAXstation 3100 M30 / VAXstation 3100 M40 (?)

VAXserver 3100 KA41-E (VAXservers index)
Nickname: (?) Cpu: KA41-E
Vup: 3.5 Tps: 22 (? maybe 30?)
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-01-24
Notes: Created either by replacing EPROM in a MicroVAX 3100 M10e / MicroVAX 3100 M20e, or flicking switch on VAXstation 3100 M38 / VAXstation 3100 M48 (?)

VAXserver 3600 (VAXservers index)
Nickname: Mayfair (?) Cpu: KA650, CVAX chip @ 90ns, 64KB external cache (?)
Vup: 2.8 (?) Tps: 21 (?)
Bus: Q-bus (?) Memory: Maximum 64MB (4 boards) (?)
Enclosure: BA213 NetBSD: Can run NetBSD
Last updated: 1998-01-24
Notes: Appears to be identical to the MicroVAX 3600 (specs copied across), and VAXserver 3602

VAXserver 3602 (VAXservers index)
Nickname: Mayfair (?) Cpu: KA650, CVAX chip @ 90ns, 64KB external cache (?)
Vup: (?) Tps: (?)
Bus: Q-bus Memory: (?)
Enclosure: 2 * BA213 NetBSD: Can run NetBSD
Last updated: 1998-01-25
Notes: Effectively two VAXserver 3600 (or MicroVAX 3600) CPU boxes sharing a single RA82

VAX 700 series
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VAX 11/725 (VAX 700 series index)
Nickname: LCN Cpu: (?) '730'
Vup: 0.3 Bus: UNIBUS
Enclosure: (?) NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4)
Last updated: 1998-01-28 Notes: VAX 11/730 used same hardware in a larger case

VAX 11/730 (VAX 700 series index)
Nickname: Nebula Cpu: KA730 '730'
Vup: 0.3 Bus: UNIBUS
Enclosure: 26*47*66 cm (H*W*D), 45kg, 470W Image: VAX 11/730
NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4) Last updated: 1998-02-06
Notes: VAX 11/725 used same hardware in a smaller case

VAX 11/750 (VAX 700 series index)
Nickname: Comet Cpu: KA750 '750'
Vup: 0.65 Tps: 5
Bus: Up to 3 UNIBUSes, 2 MASSBUSes, and CI bus. Memory: Maximum 14MB
Enclosure: 106*73*76 cm (H*W*D), 182kg, 1700W Image: VAX 11/750
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 11/780 (VAX 700 series index)
Nickname: Star Cpu: KA780 '780'
Vup: 1.0 Tps: 8
Bus: SBI with 15 free nexus slots. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI.
Memory: Maximum 512M (theoretical) Enclosure: 153*118*76 cm (H*W*D), 498kg, 6225W
Introduced: 1976/1977 Image: Vax 11/780
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: Earlier, slower version of the VAX 11/785. First VAX

VAX 11/782 (VAX 700 series index)
Nickname: Atlas Cpu: Dual KA780
Vup: 1.8
Bus: 2 SBIs with 15 nexus slots each. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI. (?)
Introduced: 1982 NetBSD: (?) Probably
Last updated: 1998-01-28
Notes: ASMP dual CPU system comprising two VAX 11/780s connected via a (MA780?) 4Mb shared memory cabinet. Apparently faster when split back into two VAX 11/780s.

VAX 11/784 (VAX 700 series index)
Nickname: VAXimus Cpu: (?) '780'
Vup: 3.5 Bus: UNIBUS, MASSBUS, and CI bus. (? Unknown numbers)
NetBSD: (?) Probably Last updated: 1998-01-28
Notes: Probably faster version of the VAX 11/780

VAX 11/785 (VAX 700 series index)
Nickname: Superstar Cpu: KA785 '780'
Vup: 1.5
Bus: SBI with 15 free nexus slots. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI.
Memory: Maximum 512M (theoretical) Enclosure: 153*118*76 cm (H*W*D), 498kg, 6225W
Introduced: 1984 Image: VAX 11/785
NetBSD: Can run NetBSD Last updated: 1998-02-06
Notes: Later, faster version of the VAX 11/780

VAX 11/787 (VAX 700 series index)
Nickname: (?) Cpu: Dual KA785 '780'
Vup: (?)
Bus: 2 SBIs with 15 nexus slots each. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI. (?)
Memory: Maximum 512M (theoretical) (?) NetBSD: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-28
Notes: If it existed at all, it was two VAX 11/785s connected in an ASMP system. May have been sighted in Australian Defence Department

VAX 8500 (VAX 700 series index)
Vup: 3 Bus: XMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O
Last updated: 1999-01-20 Notes: Might be in incorrect section

VAX 8530 (VAX 700 series index)
Vup: 4 Bus: XMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O
Last updated: 1999-01-20 Notes: Might be in incorrect section

VAX 8550 (VAX 700 series index)
Vup: 6 Tps: 47
Bus: XMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O Last updated: 1999-01-20
Notes: Might be in incorrect section

VAX 8600 (VAX 700 series index)
Alias: VAX 11/790 Nickname: Venus
Cpu: KA860 '790' (ECL gate array) 16KB @80ns cache Vup: 4.2
Tps: 33
Bus: 2 SBIs with 15 nexus slots each. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI.
Memory: Maximum 256M (ECC) NetBSD: Can run NetBSD
Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: Slower version of the VAX 8650 (11/795). Developed in Marlboro, in the building identified as LCG

VAX 8650 (VAX 700 series index)
Alias: VAX 11/795 Nickname: Morningstar
Cpu: (?) '790' (ECL gate array) 16KB @55ns cache Vup: 6.0
Tps: 47
Bus: 2 SBIs with 15 nexus slots each. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI.
Memory: Maximum 256MB (ECC) NetBSD: Can run NetBSD
Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: Faster version of the VAX 8600 (11/790). The last VAX to be made bug-for-bug compatible with the VAX 11/780 /785.

VAX 4000 series
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VAX 4000 M100 / M100A (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Cheetah-Q Cpu: '1303' KA52 @72MHz (NVAX), 8KB cache on chip, 128KB on board
Vup: 24 Spec: 31.1
Tps: 125 Bus: 1 Q-bus, 1 SCSI (NCR-53C94), 1 DSSI (Max 8.5MB/s)
Interfaces: ethernet on CPU board Memory: Maximum 128MB
Introduced: 1991 or later Enclosure: similar to MicroVAX 3100 M40
NetBSD: (?) Last updated: 1999-02-28
Notes: Qbus expansion possible through cable to external Qbus cabinet

VAX 4000 M105A (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Cheetah-Q+ Cpu: '1303' (NVAX) @83MHz
Vup: 32 Spec: 41.2
Tps: 180 Bus: 1 Q-bus, 1 SCSI (NCR-53C94), 1 DSSI (Max 8.5MB/s)
NetBSD: (?) Last updated: 1999-02-28

VAX 4000 M106A (VAX 4000 series index)
Cpu: '1303' (NVAX) @100MHz 512KB cache Vup: 48.7
Tps: 215 Memory: Max 128MB
Enclosure: BA42B or Rackmount: BA42B mounted sideways in a slide shelf NetBSD: (?)
Last updated: 2000-11-16

VAX 4000 M108 (VAX 4000 series index)
Vup: 38 Tps: 225
Memory: Max 512MB Enclosure: mini tower
NetBSD: (?) Last updated: 2000-11-16

VAX 4000 M200 (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Spitfire Cpu: KA660 (SOC) CMOS, 6KB cache on chip, 35ns cycle time
Vup: 5 Spec: 5.6
Tps: 40 Bus: Q-bus, 3 DSSI
Interfaces: ethernet on CPU board, AUI/BNC Memory: At least 16MB, max 64MB
Introduced: 1991 or later Enclosure: Tower case, approx 3' x 1' x 1'
Image: VAX-4000/200 NetBSD: (?)
Last updated: 2000-01-17 Notes: CPU upgrade for MicroVAX 3600 (maybe others?)

VAX 4000 M215 (VAX 4000 series index)
Tps: 40 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 4000 M300 (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Pele
Cpu: KA670 (Rigel), 143 MHz, 28 ns microcycle, 2-level cache (2K primary, 128K secondary, full ECC on the secondary)
Vup: 8 Spec: 9.2
Tps: 60 Bus: Q-bus, dual DSSI
Interfaces: SGEC ethernet on CPU board Memory: Minimum 32MB, maximum 512MB
Introduced: 1989 Enclosure: BA440
Image: VAX-4000/300 NetBSD: Can run NetBSD (in post 1.4 -current)
Last updated: 2000-02-03
Notes: Usually shipped with a KZQSA SCSI controller, TK50 or TK70, occasionally a TF86. Can hold up to 4 internal DSSI disks (RF3x or RF7x series), or 3 if tape drive in frame. 256K firmware ROM. Most Q22-bus peripheral devices are supported, as long as a quad-height board doesn't use the Qbus on both halves. (The bottom half is an extension bus.) 7 slots are provided. Uses S-box cards, such as the CXA16 and KZQSA-SA, and RFxxE-AF series disks. Upgradeable to KA690 CPU (requires MS690 memory and backplane upgrade for early machines).

VAX 4000 M400 (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Omaga/M Cpu: '690' (Mariah) @63MHz
Vup: 16 Spec: 22.3
Tps: 95 Bus: Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces: ethernet on CPU board Memory: (?)
Introduced: 1991 or later Enclosure: BA440
NetBSD: (?) Last updated: 2000-02-03

VAX 4000 M430 (VAX 4000 series index)
Tps: 40 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 4000 M500 (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Omega/N (?) Cpu: KA680 '69D' (NVAX)
Vup: (?) Tps: 125
Bus: Q-bus, DSSI Interfaces: ethernet on CPU board
Memory: (?) Introduced: 1991 or later
Enclosure: BA440 NetBSD: (?)
Last updated: 2000-11-16

VAX 4000 M500A (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Omega/N (?) Cpu: KA681 '69D' (NVAX) @83MHz
Vup: 24 Spec: 41.1
Tps: 125 Bus: Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces: ethernet on CPU board Memory: (?)
Introduced: 1991 or later Enclosure: BA440
NetBSD: (?) Last updated: 2000-02-03

VAX 4000 M505A (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Omega/N+ Cpu: '69D' nvax @83MHz, 512KB cache
Vup: 32 Tps: 185
Bus: Q-bus, DSSI Memory: Max 512MB
Enclosure: BA440 or BA441 (Rackmount)

VAX 4000 M600 (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Omega/N+ Cpu: KA690 '700' (NVAX)
Tps: 185 Bus: Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces: ethernet on CPU board Memory: (?)
Introduced: 1991 or later Enclosure: BA440
NetBSD: (?) Last updated: 2000-11-16

VAX 4000 M600A (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Omega/N+ Cpu: KA691 '700' (NVAX) @83MHz
Vup: 32 Spec: 41.1
Tps: 185 Bus: Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces: ethernet on CPU board Memory: (?)
Introduced: 1991 or later Enclosure: BA440
NetBSD: (?) Last updated: 2000-02-03

VAX 4000 M700A (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Legacy Cpu: KA691 '700' (NVAX) @100MHz
Vup: 40 Spec: 51.6
Tps: 255 Bus: Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces: ethernet on CPU board Memory: (?)
Introduced: 1991 or later NetBSD: (?)
Last updated: 1999-02-28

VAX 4000 M705A (VAX 4000 series index)
Nickname: Legacy+ Cpu: KA694 '700' (NVAX) @111MHz
Vup: 45 Tps: 280
Bus: Q-bus, DSSI Interfaces: ethernet on CPU board
Memory: Max 512MB Enclosure: BA440 or BA441 (Rackmount)
NetBSD: (?) Last updated: 1999-02-28

VAX 6000 series
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VAX 6210 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 22 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6310 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 35 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6410 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 55 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6420 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 90 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6430 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 125 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6440 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 155 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6450 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 173 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6460 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 185 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6510 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 90 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6520 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 150 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6530 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 200 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6540 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 250 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6550 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 285 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6560 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 300 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6610 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 185 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6620 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 310 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6630 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 420 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6640 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 520 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6650 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 585 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 6660 (VAX 6000 series index)
Tps: 620 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7000 series
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VAX 7610 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 210 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7620 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 350 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7630 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 475 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7640 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 590 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7650 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 660 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7660 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 705 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7710 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 315 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7720 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 550 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7730 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 660 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7740 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 750 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7750 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 900 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7760 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 1004 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7810 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 375 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7820 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 753 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7830 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 1107 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7840 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 1302 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7850 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 1530 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 7860 (VAX 7000 series index)
Tps: 1795 Last updated: 1998-11-19

Other VAX machines
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VT1300 (Other VAX machines index)
Cpu: (?) CVAX NetBSD: (?)
Last updated: 1998-03-18
Notes: Diskless VAXstation 3100 mopbooted with either DECwindows or X. VT1200 was rom based X terminal with non vax CPU

VAXft 110 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 30 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAXft 310 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 30 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAXft 410 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 47 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAXft 610 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 47 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAXft 612 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 78 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAXft 810 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 185 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 8250 (Other VAX machines index)
Vup: 1.2 Tps: 10
Busses: 1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS Interfaces: Ethernet
Memory: max 128MB ECC Cpu: KA820, 2*8K cache
Last updated: 2000-02-15
Notes: KA820 processor in a BA32 case. BI (either 12 or 24 slot). Optional Unibus with DWBUA adapter.

VAX 8350 (Other VAX machines index)
Vup: 2.3 Tps: 18
Busses: 1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS Interfaces: Ethernet
Memory: max 128MB ECC Last updated: 1999-08-19
Notes: Same as VAX 8250 with additional CPU

VAX 8810 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 47 Last updated: 1998-01-20
Notes: Basically an 8550 processor in a bigger box with space for additional processors to make it into an 8820 or 8840

VAX 9000 M110 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 175 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 9000 M210 (Other VAX machines index)
Nickname: Aridus Cpu: (?) '9AR' Aquarius (ECL/MCU) 128KB @16ns cache, 8KB @16ns instruction cache
Vup: 40 Tps: 175
Bus: 1 XMI, 8 CI, and 4 VAXBI (Max 80 MB/s) Memory: Maximum 512MB
Enclosures: (with integrated power front end)
SCU: 1.5m H x 0.67m W 0.76m D 335kg 4.4kW
CPU: 1.5m H x 0.91m W 0.76m D 360kg 4.9kW
I/O: 1.5m H x 0.91m W 0.76m D 510kg 2.2kW
Options:
UPC: 1.5m H x 1.16m W x 0.76m D 612kg 1.1kW (but I/O cab drops to 364kg 1.8kW)
VAXBI: 1.5m H x 0.76m W x 0.76m D
Image: VAX 9000 NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4)
Last updated: 1998-02-06 Notes: Requires special cooling and power. Only 400-500 VAX 9000 of any model made

VAX 9000 M310 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 190 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 9000 M410 (Other VAX machines index)
Nickname: Aridus
Cpu: (?) '9AR' Aquarius (ECL/MCU) 128KB @16ns cache, 8KB @16ns instruction cache (per CPU)
Vup: 40 Tps: 190
Bus: 2 XMI, 10 CI, and 8 VAXBI (Max 160 MB/s) Memory: Maximum 512MB
Enclosures: VAX 9000-400 (cabs are all 1.83m high)
VAX 9000-410/420: SCU + CPU + I/O + UPC
 Image: VAX 9000
NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4) Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: Requires special cooling and power. Only 400-500 VAX 9000 of any model were made

VAX 9000 M420 (Other VAX machines index)
Vup: 79 Tps: 315
NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4) Last updated: 1998-01-26
Notes: Same as VAX 9000 M410, but with extra CPU

VAX 9000 M430 (Other VAX machines index)
Vup: 118 Tps: 400
Bus: 4 XMI, 10 CI, and 14 VAXBI (Max 320 MB/s) Enclosure: VAX 9000-430/440: SCU + CPU + CPU + I/O + I/O + UPC + UPC
Image: VAX 9000 NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4)
Last updated: 1998-11-19 Notes: Similar to VAX 9000 M410, but with extra CPUs and enclosures

VAX 9000 M440 (Other VAX machines index)
Vup: 157 Tps: 530
Image: VAX 9000 NetBSD: Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4)
Last updated: 1998-11-19
Notes: Same as VAX 9000 M430, but with extra CPU. VAX 9000-440 weighs in at 3626kg and sucks 36.6kW or so, more with VAXBI

VAX 10610 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 210 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 10620 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 350 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 10630 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 475 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 10640 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 590 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 10650 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 660 Last updated: 1998-11-19

VAX 10660 (Other VAX machines index)
Tps: 705 Last updated: 1998-11-19

Storage devices
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RA60 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 205MB Removable Size: 25.52 x 48.26 x 85.09 cm, 68.95 kg
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RA70 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 280MB Size: Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RA71 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 700MB Size: Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RA72 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 1GB Size: Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RA73 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 2GB Size: Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RA80 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: (?) Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RA81 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 456MB Size: 26.3 x 44.5 x 67.3 cm
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RA82 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 623MB Size: 26.3 x 44.5 x 67.3 cm, 61.s kg
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RA90 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 1.26GB Size: 26.6 x 23 x 68.5 cm, 13.6 kg
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RA92 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 1.5GB Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RD32 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: ST-506
Capacity: 42MB Size: 5.25" half height
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RD52 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: ST-506
Capacity: 31MB Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RD53 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: ST-506
Capacity: 71MB Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RD54 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: ST-506
Capacity: 159MB Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RF30 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 143M Size: Half height 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-12-06

RF31 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 380M Size: Half height 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-12-06

RF35 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 852MB Size: Half height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-02-16

RF36 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 1.6GB Size: Half height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-02-16

RF71 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 400MB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-02-16

RF72 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 1GB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-11-23

RF73 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 2GB Size: Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-11-23

RF74 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 3.5GB Size: Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-02-16

RM02 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: (?)
Capacity: 80MB Size: 14" removable, 100+Kg
Last updated: 1998-09-30 Notes: Slower version of RM03, 5 platters, based on CDC 9762

RM03 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: (?)
Capacity: 80MB Size: 14" removable, 100+Kg
Last updated: 1998-09-30 Notes: Faster version of RM02, 5 platters, based on CDC 9762

RM05 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: (?)
Capacity: 256MB Size: 14" removable, ~200Kg
Last updated: 1998-09-30 Power: 220/240V @ 14A start, 10A run
Notes: 12 platters, based on CDC 9766

RM80 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 124MB Size: 4' high floor cabinet
Last updated: 1999-03-10 Power: 120v 30A start, 15A run

RRD40 (Storage devices index)
Type: cdrom Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 600MB Last updated: 1998-05-14

RRD43 (Storage devices index)
Type: cdrom Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 600MB Last updated: 1998-01-24

RX23 (Storage devices index)
Type: floppy disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1.4MB Size: (height?) 3.5"
Last updated: 1999-06-27

RX26 (Storage devices index)
Type: floppy disk Interface: (?)
Capacity: 2.8MB Size: (height?) 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RX33 (Storage devices index)
Type: floppy disk Interface: 'MFM'
Capacity: 1.2MB Size: (height?) 5.14"
Last updated: 2000-02-15

RX50 (Storage devices index)
Type: floppy disk (dual 5.25) Interface: 'MFM'
Capacity: (?) Size: Full height 5.25
Last updated: 2000-02-15

RZ22-E (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 52MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RZ23-E (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 104MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-01-28

RZ23-L (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 121MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1999-06-27

RZ24-L (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 245MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RZ25 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 426MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RZ25-L (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 535MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RZ26L (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1.05GB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RZ28L (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 2.1GB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RZ55 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 332MB Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RZ56 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 635MB (665MB unformatted) Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-01-27

RZ57 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1GB Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RZ58 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1.3GB Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RZ73 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 2GB Size: 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-05-14

RZ74 (Storage devices index)
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 3.57GB Size: 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-05-14

TK50 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: (?)
Capacity: 95 MB (CompacTape cartridges) Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-02-07 Notes: Could be shipped with TZK50 SCSI adapter to produce a TK50Z

TK50Z (Storage devices index)
Interface: SCSI Type: tape
Capacity: 95 MB (CompacTape cartridges) Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-02-07
Notes: TK50 with TZK50 SCSI adapter (used with VAXstation 2000, works on VAXstation 3100 Mxx). Two incompatible versions: TK50Z-Fx and TK50Z-Gx, which differ in firmware. Superceeded by the TZ30

TK70 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: (?)
Capacity: ~ 295 MB (?) (CompacTape cartridges) Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-03-18 Notes: Would connect to VAXBI bus via TKB70

TK85 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 2.6GB Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-26

TLZ04 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1.2GB DDS Xfer rate: 156KB/sec
Size: (?) Last updated: 1998-05-14

TLZ07 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 4.0GB DAT Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-26

TS05 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: (?)
Capacity: (?) Size: 19" rackmount - more details needed
Last updated: 1998-01-24

TE16 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 40MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks Last updated: 2000-02-15
Notes: 1600/800 BPI, speed 45 in/s

TS11 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: UNIBUS
Capacity: 40MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks Last updated: 1999-08-21
Notes: 1600 BPI, speed 45 in/s

TU45 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: (?) Last updated: 1998-03-18
Notes: 1600 BPI

TU77 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 40MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks Last updated: 2000-02-15
Notes: 1600/800 BPI, speed 125 in/s

TU78 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 145MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks Last updated: 2000-02-15
Notes: 6250/1600 BPI, speed 125 in/s

TU80 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: not TMSCP
Capacity: (?) Last updated: 1998-03-18
Notes: 1600 BPI

TU81-PLUS (Storage devices index)
Type: tape (reels) Interface: (?)
Capacity: (?) Size: 19" rackmount - more details needed
Last updated: 1998-01-24

TZ30 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 95 MB (CompacTape cartridges) Size: 5.25" half-height
Last updated: 1998-01-26 Notes: More modern version of the TK50Z

TZ85AA (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: (?)
Last updated: 1998-03-18

TZ87AA (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Last updated: 1998-05-14

TZK10 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 320MB (DC6320) / 525MB (DC6525) Xfer rate: 200KB/sec
Size: (?) Last updated: 1998-05-14

TZK11 (Storage devices index)
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 2.0GB QIC Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-26

Interface cards
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CQD200 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: MSCP Specification: SCSI disks & tapes
Vendor: CMD Last updated: 1999-02-16
Notes: xx3 has S-handle, /T is tape, /M is disk, /TM are disk & tape controller

CQD203 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: MSCP Specification: SCSI disks & tapes
Vendor: CMD Last updated: 1999-02-16
Notes: xx3 has S-handle, /T is tape, /M is disk, /TM are disk & tape controller

CQD240 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: MSCP Specification: SCSI disks & tapes
Vendor: CMD Last updated: 1999-02-16
Notes: xx3 has S-handle, /T is tape, /M is disk, /TM are disk & tape controller

CQD243 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: MSCP Specification: SCSI disks & tapes
Vendor: CMD Last updated: 1999-02-16
Notes: xx3 has S-handle, /T is tape, /M is disk, /TM are disk & tape controller

DELQA (Interface cards index)
Type: ethernet interface Bus: Q-bus
Last updated: 1998-01-24

DEQNA (Interface cards index)
Type: ethernet interface Bus: Q-bus
Last updated: 1998-01-24

DQ132 (Interface cards index)
Type: Pertec tape controller Bus: Q-bus
Vendor: Dilog Last updated: 1999-02-16
Notes: emulates TS11 and TSV05

DQ153 (Interface cards index)
Type: Pertec tape controller Bus: Q-bus
Vendor: Dilog Last updated: 1998-11-23

DQ686 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: MSCP Specification: ESDI disks
Vendor: Dilog Last updated: 1999-02-16
Notes: controller for 4 disks.

DQ696 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: MSCP Specification: ESDI disks
Vendor: Dilog Last updated: 1999-02-16
Notes: controller for 2 disks.

DZQ-11 (Interface cards index)
Type: serial card Bus: Q-bus
Specification: 4 port serial card Last updated: 1998-01-24

KDA50 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: MSCP Specification: SDI disks (eg: RA90)
Last updated: 1998-01-26

QD21 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: MSCP Specification: ESDI disks
Vendor: Emulex Last updated: 1999-02-16
Notes: controller for 2 disks.

QT13 (Interface cards index)
Type: Pertec tape controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: TMSCP Vendor: Emulex
Last updated: 1999-02-16 Notes: QT14 is a QT13 with S-handle

QT14 (Interface cards index)
Type: Pertec tape controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: TMSCP Vendor: Emulex
Last updated: 1999-02-16 Notes: QT14 is a QT13 with S-handle

QTS30 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus
Bus protocol: E(?) Vendor: MTI
Specification: SCSI disks Last updated: 1998-02-06

RQDX1 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus (quad width)
Specification: M8639YA controller. Four drives. RX50, RD50, RD51, RD52, and RD53 Bus protocol: MSCP
Last updated: 1998-01-26 Notes: RX50 counts as two drives

RQDX2 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus (quad width)
Specification: M8639YB controller. Four drives. RX50, RD50, RD51, RD52, and RD53 Bus protocol: MSCP
Last updated: 1998-01-26 Notes: There were at least two firmware releases of the RQDX2 RX50 counts as two drives

RQDX3 (Interface cards index)
Type: disk controller Bus: Q-bus (dual height)
Specification: M7555 controller. Four drives. RX50, RX33, RD50, RD51, RD52, RD53, and RD3x Bus protocol: MSCP
Last updated: 1998-01-26 Notes: RX50 counts as two drives

TKB70 (Interface cards index)
Interface: VAXBI bus Bus protocol: TMSCP
Last updated: 1998-03-18 Notes: Used to connect TK70 to a VAXBI bus machine

TQK50 (Interface cards index)
Type: tape interface Interface: Q-bus
Bus protocol: TMSCP Last updated: 1998-01-28
Notes: Used to connect TK50 to a Q-bus machine

TUK50 (Interface cards index)
Type: tape interface Interface: UNIBUS
Bus protocol: TMSCP Last updated: 1998-01-28
Notes: Used to connect TK50 to a UNIBUS machine

TZK50 (Interface cards index)
Type: tape interface Interface: SCSI
Bus protocol: TMSCP Last updated: 1998-01-28
Notes: Used to convert TK50 to TK50Z

VCB01 (Interface cards index)
Alias: QVSS Type: video card
Bus: Q-bus Specification: Monochrome
Last updated: 1998-01-24 Notes: Came with vr290 to turn MicroVAX II into a VAXstation II

VCB02 (Interface cards index)
Alias: QDSS Type: video card
Bus: Q-bus Specification: 4 (2 boards) or 8 (3 boards) plane colour
Last updated: 1998-01-24 Notes: Used to turn MicroVAX II into a VAXstation II/GPX

Busses and interfaces
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CI (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: bus Used in: VAX 700, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, and 10000 series
Last updated: 1998-01-24

DSSI (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: storage device interface Used in: MicroVAX 3300/3400, VAXft, 4000, 6000, 7000, 10000 series
Last updated: 1998-01-28 Notes: A disk interface superceeded by SCSI

MASSBUS (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: storage device interface Used in: VAX 700 series via SBI nexus. Used for attaching disks and tapes
Last updated: 1998-01-24

M-bus (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: bus Used in: VAXstation 3520, VAXstation 3540
Last updated: 1998-01-28 Notes: CPU, memory, I/O, graphics and Q-bus-adapter were on M-bus modules. Synchronous

Q-bus (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: bus Used in: Most MicroVAXes, PDP machines, and some MIPS based DECstations
Last updated: 1998-01-24 Notes: 22 bit

SBI (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: bus Used in: VAX 700 series
Last updated: 1998-02-07
Notes: "Synchronous Backplane Interconnect" to which sixteen NEXI may be connected. A NEXUS (singular for NEXI) may be a processor, UNIBUS Adapter (UBA), memory controller (and memory), or a high speed channel for disks/tapes (MASSBUS Adapter or MBA). Limited in length to three meters or less and is terminated on one end by the processor and on the other end by a terminator board

SDI (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: storage device interface Used in: RA series disks, eg: RA80
Bandwidth: Around 4MB/s Last updated: 1998-02-06
Notes: "Standard Drive Interconnect" Referred to as "A balanced-serial phase-encoded horror", designed to stop charge buildup at either end. Used four lead coaxial cable. Multiple types of cables - one from KDA50 to 4 male SDI plugs mounted in host system, thick black 'liquorice strap' female to female cable between host and drive housing, then thinner white male to female cables between the drive housing and the drive itself. Cables swap pins so you must have an even or odd number of cables dependant on the drive. Cables were allowed to be up to either 15 or 30 meters

SCSI (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: storage device interface Used in: Generally VAXstations had SCSI built in or as a daughter card
Last updated: 1998-01-28 Notes: Other machines had SCSI adapters on Q-bus or similar cards

ST-506 (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: storage device interface Used in: RD series disks, eg: RD54
Last updated: 1998-01-28 Notes: Also referred to as 'MFM' (though that is a drive encoding)

Turbochannel (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: bus Used in: VAXstation 4000, most MIPS based DECstations, and early Alpha machines
Last updated: 1998-01-24

UNIBUS (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: bus Used in: VAX 700 series via SBI nexus, PDP-11
Last updated: 1998-02-08

VAXBI (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: bus Used in: VAX 6000 and 8000 series
Bandwidth: Around 13.3MB/s Last updated: 2000-02-15
Notes: Maximum bandwidth 13.3MB/s, max. 16 VAXBI nodes, used as main bus on 82xx/83xx.

XMI (Busses and interfaces index)
Type: bus Used in: VAX 6000, 7000, 9000, 10000
Last updated: 1998-01-24

Monitors
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vr262 (Monitors index)
Size: 19" Resolution: 1024x864
Frequencies: 54kHz 60Hz Last updated: 1998-05-14

vr297 (Monitors index)
Size: 17" Resolution: 1024x864
Frequencies: 54kHz 60Hz Last updated: 1998-05-14

vr299 (Monitors index)
Size: 20" Resolution: 1024x864
Frequencies: 54kHz 60Hz Last updated: 1998-05-14

vr319-ca (Monitors index)
Alias: vr319-c4 Size: 19"
Resolution: 1280x1024 Frequencies: 70kHz 66Hz
Last updated: 1998-05-14

vr319-da (Monitors index)
Alias: vr319-d4 Size: 19"
Resolution: 1280x1024 Frequencies: 77kHz 72Hz
Last updated: 1998-05-14

vrt16-da (Monitors index)
Alias: vrt16-d4 Size: 17"
Resolution: 1280x1024 Frequencies: 70kHz 66Hz
Last updated: 1998-05-14

vrt19-da (Monitors index)
Alias: vrt19-d4 Size: 20"
Resolution: 1280x1024 Frequencies: 70kHz 66Hz
Last updated: 1998-05-14

Enclosures
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630QE (Enclosures index)
Alias: Q5 Dimensions: 66 x 106 x 92cm (WxHxD) (19" rack)
Bus details: Same as two BA23s Drive bays: Same as two BA23, plus two 10" rackmount disk devices
Power supply: Unknown (?) Used in: MicroVAX II
Last updated: 1998-01-27
Notes: H9642 cabinet, two BA23 type units together with linked Q-bus backplane and external PSU in middle, two 10" rackmount disk/tape units (such as RA81 and TS05), one above and one below the BA23s

BA123 (Enclosures index)
Alias: Q3 Dimensions: Approx 26" H x 12" W x 30" D. Has castors
Bus details: Q-bus, three slots for memory cards Drive bays: Five full height 5.25 bays with front access
Power supply: 460W +5VDC@36A +12VDC@7A Used in: MicroVAX II, and VAXstation II/GPX
Image: MicroVAX-II in a BA123 enclosure Last updated: 2000-05-08
Notes: Typically /GPX (VCB01 or VCB02) installed, DHV-11, RQDX3, DEQNA, TK50 and up to two RD54s and a RX50. If the RX50 was pulled there was space for up to 4 rd54s. Typical ram was three 4meg cards for 13mb but systems with 16mb were not uncommon. 3 slots with PMI (processor-memory interconnect) in rows CD, enough for CPU and two memory modules.

BA212 (Enclosures index)
Dimensions: 14" H x 17.75" W x 27" D Bus details: Q-bus - 12 slots, All slots are Q/CD
Drive bays: Four full height 5.25 bays. One with front access. Power supply: Dual 230W power supply w/ Line conditioning
Used in: MicroVAX 3400, MicroVAX 3800 Last updated: 2000-02-01
Notes: Rack mount version of the BA213, uses 14 vertical inches

BA213 (Enclosures index)
Dimensions: 27" H x 21" W x 17.8" D. Has castors Bus details: Q-bus - 12 slots, All slots are Q/CD
Drive bays: Four full height 5.25 bays. One with front access. Power supply: Dual 230W power supply w/ Line conditioning
Used in: MicroVAX 3400, VAXserver 3400, MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800, factoryVAX-II Last updated: 2000-02-01
Notes: Industrial box. Commonly referred to as a "skunk box", expansion version is B213F and has slave power control input.

BA215 (Enclosures index)
Dimensions: 27" H x 14" W x 18" D. Has castors Bus details: Q-bus - 6 slots all Q/CD
Drive bays: two full height 5.25 bays. One with front access. Power supply: Single 230W power supply w/ Line voltage conditioning
Used in: MicroVAX 3300, VAXserver 3300, rtVAX 3300 Last updated: 2000-02-01

BA440 (Enclosures index)
Dimensions: 27" H x 21" W x 17.8" D. Has castors Bus details: Q-bus - 12 slots all Q/CD
Drive bays: four full height 5.25 bays. One with front access. Power supply: ? Nominally 1200W at 120vac single phase
Used in: VAX 4000 M300 Image: VAX 4000/300 in a BA440 enclosure
Last updated: 2000-02-01 Notes: Expansion version is the R400X and has seven drive bays

BA23 (Enclosures index)
Alias: Q2 Dimensions: 5.25" H x 19" W x 25" D
Bus details: Q-bus, two slots for memory cards Drive bays: Two full height 5.25 bays. Both with front access
Power supply: 230W +5VDC@4.5-36A +12VDC@0-7A Used in: MicroVAX II, and VAXstation II
Last updated: 1998-01-24 Notes: Designed for 19" rack mount Can be put in floor stand: 10" W x 24.5" H x 27" D

BA42-A (Enclosures index)
Dimensions: 18.25" W x 4" H 16.75" D Bus details: No bus
Drive bays: Two half height 3.5" bays. One 5.25" bay with optional front access Power supply: 180W
Used in: MicroVAX 3100 M10, MicroVAX 3100 M10e, VAXstation 3100 M30, and VAXstation 3100 M38
Last updated: 1998-01-24

BA42-B (Enclosures index)
Dimensions: 46.38x14.99x40.00 cm (WxHxD) 16kg Bus details: No bus
Drive bays: Five - unknown size (?) Power supply: Unknown (?)
Used in: MicroVAX 3100 M20, MicroVAX 3100 M20e, VAXstation 3100 M40, and VAXstation 3100 M48
Last updated: 1998-01-24

BA46-B (Enclosures index)
Dimensions: 48 x 40 x 11cm (WxHxD) Drive bays: Three: Two 3.5 bays, one 5.25 bay with optional front access.
Used in: VAXstation 4000 VLC (M30), VAXstation 4000 M60, VAXstation 4000 M90, VAXstation 4000 M90A
Last updated: 1999-07-23
Notes: Similar to enclosures used in VS3100, but all plastic and more rounded. Also known as the 'pizza box'

H9642J (Enclosures index)
Alias: Q5, or 630QE Dimensions: 66 x 106 x 92cm (WxHxD) (19" rack)
Bus details: Same as two BA23s Drive bays: Same as two BA23, plus two 10" rackmount disk devices
Power supply: Unknown (?) Used in: MicroVAX II
Last updated: 1998-01-28
Notes: H9642 cabinet, two BA23 type units in middle, two 10" rackmount disk/tape units (such as RA81 and TS05), one above and one below the BA23s

H9644 (Enclosures index)
Dimensions: 41.6" H x 21.25" W x 31.5" D Power supply: Standard BA213 plus rack supply, max power usage 1090W @ 120vac
Drive bays: Two 10" rackmount plus four bays (one with front access) in the embedded BA213. Used in: MicroVAX 3900, VAXserver 3900
Last updated: 2000-02-01 Notes: BA213 in a rack with one rackmount single (RA82) or dual (RA90) device

R215F (Enclosures index)
Last updated: 1998-01-26 Notes: Expansion cabinet, sometimes paired with MicroVAX II

SA482 (Enclosures index)
Last updated: 1998-01-26 Notes: Can hold 4 RA82 drives. Used with VAX 8650

VS60S (Enclosures index)
Size: 68.58 x 53.34 x 45.08 cm (HxWxD), 670W, 40.5kg unloaded Used in: VAXstation 3520 & VAXstation 3540
Last updated: 1998-02-06 Notes: Can hold 4 RA82 drives. Used with VAX 8650

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