I would like an old Alpha capable of running OpenVMS. Just to keep my skills up. I bid on a contract a few years ago to replace an old VAX with a new model system; didn't get it simply because I wasn't American. But I doubt they would find anyone with 1989 certification for VMS. The MicroVAX is pre-Alpha (I remember administering a 3000 series), but can your Digital Server run OpenVMS? I have a CD with VMS Alpha 7.2-2 OS binaries.
As for old PCs, I volunteer with Mike Pfaiffer at a computer lending library. They could use any P4 PCs.
By the way, what is a "Laboratory tube PSU, variable 200-325V 0.1A"?
Rob Dyck
-----Original Message----- From: roundtable-bounces@muug.mb.ca [mailto:roundtable-bounces@muug.mb.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Stanners Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 12:25 PM To: Continuation of Round Table discussion Subject: [RndTbl] Cleaning out less-common hardware
I'm cleaning out old hardware to make space, here's the more interesting pieces, if anyone wants them please reply or call my cell 797-1617:
MicroVAX 3800 (makes a great bedside table) Digital Server 3000 (Alpha CPU-based, PSU modded to feed CPU 3.3V direct) Sparq portable 1GB-disk drive with 3 disks Backer32 (parallel port video 'modem', 4GB on VHS tape) IBM Token Ring Concentrator 3x new Fujitsu fiber cables, 61meter, 2 fibers, ST-ST connectors Laboratory tube PSU, variable 200-325V 0.1A Ribbon cable in foil wrap, approx. 50 wires, 200ft? Konika-Minolta Magicolor 330, huge colour laser printer, needs toner/work Eurologic 4-drive SCSI/SAS array with redundact PSUs, serial mgmt Eurologic Fiberchannel 7x 73GB (1 HD bad) RAID array with redundant PSUs, fans A few 2.4ghz wifi dishes, 19-24dbi
I'm bringing a bunch of 300-800mhz PCs, 10mbit hubs, etc. to recycling places.
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