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Machines

VAXstation 3100/M76

(2 machines)

	original	upgraded
Hostname	Uni HD, ?	vs31a (192.168.1.34) SCSNODE=VS31A, SCSSYSTEMID=1031 (1.7)
CPU	KA43-A V1.2 ?? MHz	7.6 VUPS 6.8 Spec89
Bus
Firmware
Network	BNC/AUI MAC address: 08-00-2B-23-81-CD BNC/AUI MAC address:
RAM	8x4MB MS44-AA2 (KTV-3176)= 32MB 6x4MB = 24MB	8x4MB=32MB (max)
Graphics	SPX, 15-pin male connector none/onboard mono	SPX
Hard Disk	none RZ24-E (209MB)	Maxtor 540S (540MB)
CD ROM	none
Keyboard/Mouse		LK401-AA, VSxxxx-GA
SCSI	Bus B (external): 50-pol male (!) connector, ID=6 Bus A (internal): ID=6
Battery	Dallas Chip
OS	none VAX/VMS 5.4	DKA0: VMS 7.3

Local documentations

References

William Webb's VAXstation 3100/M76 Owner's guide , a huge PDF scan (45MB)

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

VAXstation 3100 Model 76 Maintenance Guide Second Edition, May 1991 Order Number EK-VS31M-MG.002 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide Addendum:
Options Installation First Edition, June 1989 Order Number EK-331AA-AD-001 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 3100 Family
to VAXstation 4000 Model 60
Upgrade Guide November 1991 EK-VAXST-UP.001 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 3100 Family
to VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90
Upgrade Guide July, 1993 Order Number: EK-VX463-IN. A01 (web)
(web)
(local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
VAXstation 3100 Model 76 Maintenance Guide	Second Edition, May 1991	Order Number EK-VS31M-MG.002	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide Addendum: Options Installation	First Edition, June 1989	Order Number EK-331AA-AD-001	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 3100 Family to VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Upgrade Guide	November 1991	EK-VAXST-UP.001	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 3100 Family to VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90 Upgrade Guide	July, 1993	Order Number: EK-VX463-IN. A01	(web) (web) (local)

Paper docs:

Title Date Code/Content Media/Remarks

VAXstation 3100 Model 76 Owner's Guide October 1990 EK-VX31M-UG-PRE prepared with VAX DOCUMENT V1.2

VAXstation 3100 Model 76 Owner's Guide October 1990 EK-VX31M-UG-001 prepared with VAX DOCUMENT V1.2

Title	Date	Code/Content	Media/Remarks
VAXstation 3100 Model 76 Owner's Guide	October 1990	EK-VX31M-UG-PRE	prepared with VAX DOCUMENT V1.2
VAXstation 3100 Model 76 Owner's Guide	October 1990	EK-VX31M-UG-001	prepared with VAX DOCUMENT V1.2

To do

vs31a: replace disks by ST 4GB ?, rename vs3ka, licenses, NFS file systems, user accounts, freeware
UniHD: full memory, gfx, disk, VMS install; NetBSD ?

VAXstation 3100/M30

	original	upgraded
Hostname		vs3kb (192.168.1.47)
CPU	KA42-A V1.3, 16 MHz ? 2.8 VUPs 2.7 Spec89
Bus
Firmware
Network	BNC/AUI MAC: 08-00-2B-13-D2-DC
RAM	Onboard (4MB) + Base KTV-3100/S (12MB) + Piggyback 5419051-AA 5019050-01 (4MB) = 20MB	32MB possible ?
Graphics	SPX, 15-pin male connector	VS40x (GPX) 8 plane 54-17282-01C11 5017281-01 15-pin male connector
Hard Disk	DKA0: RZ26 (1050MB)	DKA0: IBM DORS-32160 (2xxxMB)
CD ROM	none	external RRD40
Other Media	Floppy Drive RX23
Keyboard/Mouse	LK401-AA, VSxxxx-GA
SCSI	5017313-01 5417314-02 single bus PVAX ST506, ID=6 internal: loop back, external: 68-pin male connector
Battery	3x1.2V pack (?)	replaced
OS	none	DKA0: Ultrix 4.5
Misc.

Local documentations

ULTRIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific notes, Pixx

References

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

VAXstation 3100 Upgrade
Installation Guide
Models 30 to 38
Models 40 to 48 Second Edition, January 1990 Order Number EK-345AA-IN-002 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide Addendum:
Options Installation First Edition, June 1989 Order Number EK-331AA-AD-001 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 3100 Family
to VAXstation 4000 Model 60
Upgrade Guide November 1991 EK-VAXST-UP.001 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 3100 Family
to VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90
Upgrade Guide July, 1993 Order Number: EK-VX463-IN. A01 (web)
(web)
(local)

Kees's VAXStation 3100 page

Title	Date	Code/Content
VAXstation 3100 Upgrade Installation Guide Models 30 to 38 Models 40 to 48	Second Edition, January 1990	Order Number EK-345AA-IN-002	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide Addendum: Options Installation	First Edition, June 1989	Order Number EK-331AA-AD-001	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 3100 Family to VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Upgrade Guide	November 1991	EK-VAXST-UP.001	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 3100 Family to VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90 Upgrade Guide	July, 1993	Order Number: EK-VX463-IN. A01	(web) (web) (local)

To do

battery still bad ?
still SCSI problems, error D4 for ID=0 (disk)
floppy drive dead ?
re-install Ultrix 4.3

VAXstation 3100/M38

(2 machines)

	original	upgraded
Hostname		vs3kc (192.168.1.49) vs3kd (192.168.1.60)
CPU	KA42-B V1.5, ?? MHz	3.8 VUPs 3.8 Spec89
Firmware
Network	BNC/AUI MAC: 08-00-2B-23-A0-55
RAM	Onboard (4MB) + Base 4/8MB Memory option 5419830-01/-AA 5019829-01 (4MB) + Piggyback 5419051-AA 5019050-01 (4MB) = 16MB	Onboard (4MB) + DATARAM Memory option (24MB) + DEC 5019050-01 (4MB) = 32MB 16MB
Graphics	VS40x (GPX) 8 plane 54-17282-01C11 5017281-01 15-pin male connector	GPX
Hard Disk	none	DKA0: Seagate ST34371N 4.3GB DKB100: IBM S12 0662 1GB
CD ROM	none	external RRD40,RRD42
Keyboard/Mouse	LK401-AA, VSxxxx-GA
SCSI	external (DKBxxx): special 68-pin (male !) connector internal (DKAxxx): 50-pin, loop back
Battery	3x1.2V pack	to be replaced ?
OS	none	Ultrix 4.5 Ultrix 3.1

Local documentations

ULTRIX
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific notes, pixx

References

PDF docs:

Title	Date	Code/Content
VAXstation 3100 Upgrade Installation Guide Models 30 to 38 Models 40 to 48	Second Edition, January 1990	Order Number EK-345AA-IN-002	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 3100 Maintenance Guide Addendum: Options Installation	First Edition, June 1989	Order Number EK-331AA-AD-001	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 3100 Family to VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Upgrade Guide	November 1991	EK-VAXST-UP.001	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 3100 Family to VAXstation 4000 Model 60/90 Upgrade Guide	July, 1993	Order Number: EK-VX463-IN. A01	(web) (web) (local)

To do

vs3kc
- backup (tlz not recognized), NVR/CLK bad (battery replacement?)
- bind-config/outbound connections:
```
$ nslookup
*** Can't find server name for address 192.168.1.1: Query refused
*** Default servers are not available
```
  (nsquery works)
- compile more freeware: unzip, Mosaic, ...
- own projects: floating point options (-Mg), QNAN, ...
vs3kd
- customize: network, genvmunix, backup

VAXstation 4000/90A

	original	upgraded
Hostname	S/N AY224A0780	vs4ka (192.168.1.17) SCSNODE=VS4KA SCSSYSTEMID=1026 (1.2)
CPU	83 MHz	> 32.7 Spec89
Bus
Firmware
Network	BNC/AUI MAC: 08-00-2B-2D-AE-03
RAM	8 x 16MB = 128MB	128MB max
Graphics	SPXG 6 MPixel
Hard Disk	2 x RZ25 (426MB)	DKA0: ST52160 (2.17GB), DKA100 DORS-? (2.16GB)
CD ROM		Plextor PX-32TSi external
Other Media
Keyboard/Mouse
SCSI	50-pol centronics; controller ID=6	controller ID=7
Battery
OS	VMS 5.5-2 (1992)	VMS 7.3-1 hobbyist
Misc

Local documentations

VMS
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific Notes

References

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

VAXstation 4000 Model 90
Service Information First Edition, August 1992 EK-KA490-SV.A01 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 4000 Model 90 Series
Owner's and System Installation Guide Second Printing, March 1994 Order Number: EK-VAXOG-IN.B01 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 4000
Options Installation Guide Second Printing, March 1994 Order Number: EK-VAXOP-IN.B01 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 4000
Options Installation Guide
Errata Sheet September 1992 EK-VAXOP-ES.A01 (web)
(web)
(local)

OpenVMS Systems Operations Guide:
VAX 4000 and VAXstation 4000 Systems February 1993 Order Number: EK-V4000-OG.A01 (web)
(web)
(local)

RWZ01 Magneto Optical Disk Subsystem
Maintenance Guide June 1991 Part Number: EK-RWZ01-MG-002 (web)
(local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
VAXstation 4000 Model 90 Service Information	First Edition, August 1992	EK-KA490-SV.A01	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 4000 Model 90 Series Owner's and System Installation Guide	Second Printing, March 1994	Order Number: EK-VAXOG-IN.B01	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 4000 Options Installation Guide	Second Printing, March 1994	Order Number: EK-VAXOP-IN.B01	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 4000 Options Installation Guide Errata Sheet	September 1992	EK-VAXOP-ES.A01	(web) (web) (local)
OpenVMS Systems Operations Guide: VAX 4000 and VAXstation 4000 Systems	February 1993	Order Number: EK-V4000-OG.A01	(web) (web) (local)
RWZ01 Magneto Optical Disk Subsystem Maintenance Guide	June 1991	Part Number: EK-RWZ01-MG-002	(web) (local)

To do

internal CD-ROM ?
cc, SPL, etc
create/dir creates user directories in sys$sysdevice: rather than sys$sysdevice:[uuuuuu]
remove directories sys$sysdevice:[bioguest], sys$sysroot:[bioguest]
CTRL/A insert => SET TERM /INSERT
ftptransfer needs subsequent set file/attr=rfm:stmlf, should probably go into ftp config.
DECset: sca needs DECnet
freeware, own projects
backup

VAXstation 4000/VLC

	original	upgraded
Hostname		vs4kc (192.168.1.18) SCSNODE=VS4KC SCSSYSTEMID=1028, (1.4)
CPU	KA48-A V1.5-38E-V4.2 ?? MHz	5.0 VUPs 6.2 Spec89
Bus
Firmware
Network	MAC: 08-00-2B-2D-AE-DF
RAM	6x4=24MB	24MB max
Graphics	HR - 8 PLN FB - V1.2
Hard Disk	ID=1 IBM DCAS-32160	ID=0 Quantum XP32150
CD ROM		Plextor PX-32TSi external
Other Media
Keyboard/Mouse
SCSI	50-pol centronics
Battery
OS	NetBSD (needed external mount)	VMS 7.3 hobbyist
Misc

Local documentations

VMS
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific notes

References

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

VAXstation 4000 VLC
Service Information November 1991 Order Number: EK-V48VB-SV.001 (web)
(local)

VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC
Condensed Service Information August 1992 Order Number: EK-V466H-PS.A01 (web)
(local)

Upgrade Instructions VAXstation VLC to
DEC 3000 Model 300/300L AXP
Upgrade Instructions 1993 Order Number: EK-VSAXP-UP.A01 (web)
(local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
VAXstation 4000 VLC Service Information	November 1991	Order Number: EK-V48VB-SV.001	(web) (local)
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC Condensed Service Information	August 1992	Order Number: EK-V466H-PS.A01	(web) (local)
Upgrade Instructions VAXstation VLC to DEC 3000 Model 300/300L AXP Upgrade Instructions	1993	Order Number: EK-VSAXP-UP.A01	(web) (local)

To do

install VMS
proper TCPIP, DECnet node ID
accounts
common FS ?

VAXstation 4000/60

(historical info on 3 machines I once owned)

original upgraded

Host vs4kb (192.168.1.73)
SCSNODE=VS4KB
SCSSYSTEMID=1097 (1.73,1024+73)

CPU KA46-A V1.2-343-V4.0 10 VUPs 12 Spec89

Bus

Firmware

Network 08-00-2B-35-B8-1B

RAM 8+4x4=24MB 8+6x16=104MB
5419103 5019079-01 CA-CU

Graphics 54-20365-01;
PV21X-GD 8-Plane high res color 1280x1024 @ 66 Hz
LCG 3-pin coax D-sub

Hard Disk N/A IBM DPES-31080 (1GB)

CD ROM external

Keyboard/Mouse LK401-AA (RJ11) / VSXXX-GA

SCSI CN50

Battery Dallas DS1287A

OS VMS 7.3 (hobbyist)

Local documentations

VMS
- Documentations
- Installation
Specific notes

References

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

VAXstation 4000 Model 60
Owner's and System Installation Guide Second Printing, March 1994 Order Number: EK-PMARI-OM.A02 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 4000 Model 60
Optional Devices Service Information First Edition, February 1992. EK-V4066-SV.001 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 4000 Model 60 to
VAXstation 4000 Model 90
Upgrade Guide August 1992 EK-VX690-UP.A01 (web)
(web)
(local)

OpenVMS Systems Operations Guide:
VAX 4000 and VAXstation 4000 Systems February 1993 Order Number: EK-V4000-OG.A01 (web)
(web)
(local)

VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC
Condensed Service Information August 1992 Order Number: EK-V466H-PS.A01 (web)
(local)

Title	Date	Code/Content
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Owner's and System Installation Guide	Second Printing, March 1994	Order Number: EK-PMARI-OM.A02	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 Optional Devices Service Information	First Edition, February 1992.	EK-V4066-SV.001	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 to VAXstation 4000 Model 90 Upgrade Guide	August 1992	EK-VX690-UP.A01	(web) (web) (local)
OpenVMS Systems Operations Guide: VAX 4000 and VAXstation 4000 Systems	February 1993	Order Number: EK-V4000-OG.A01	(web) (web) (local)
VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and VLC Condensed Service Information	August 1992	Order Number: EK-V466H-PS.A01	(web) (local)

To do

battery dead?
complete install VMS (TCPIP etc.), PAKS, customize, SPL (cxx)

VAX Resources

Downloads

Documentations

PDF docs:

Title Date Code/Content

Digital's VAXstation 4000 Family
Performance Summary Version 2.0 March 1992 Order Number: EC-N0626-51 (local)
Edward Austin's MicroVAX/VAXstation FAQ
NetBSD VAX hardware reference
Compaq (DEC) Maintenance Documentation Service CD-ROMs: @vt100.net, @classiccmp, @xenya
Manx: Catalogue of online computer manuals
selfmade console cable for MicroVAX 3100/40 and VAXStation 3100

Title	Date	Code/Content
Digital's VAXstation 4000 Family Performance Summary	Version 2.0 March 1992	Order Number: EC-N0626-51	(local)

Paper docs:

Title Date Code/Content Media/Remarks

VAXstation 2000 Hardware Information (ca 1988) EK-ZNAGG-GZ-003 folder

VAXstation 2000 and MicroVAX 2000 Customer Letter January 1988 EK-LOOPB-CO-001

Workstations and MicroVAX 2000 Network Guide October 1987 EK-NETAB-UG-002

VAXstation 2000 Hardware Installation Guide October 1987 EK-VAXAC-IN-003

VAXstation 2000 Owner's Manual October 1987 EK-VAXAC-OM-003

Title	Date	Code/Content	Media/Remarks
VAXstation 2000 Hardware Information	(ca 1988)	EK-ZNAGG-GZ-003	folder
VAXstation 2000 and MicroVAX 2000 Customer Letter	January 1988	EK-LOOPB-CO-001
Workstations and MicroVAX 2000 Network Guide	October 1987	EK-NETAB-UG-002
VAXstation 2000 Hardware Installation Guide	October 1987	EK-VAXAC-IN-003
VAXstation 2000 Owner's Manual	October 1987	EK-VAXAC-OM-003

Sites

comp.sys.dec: Usenet Google
VAXarchive
VAXcluster.de
Accumulated DEC Material (VS2000/3100)
VAX systems homepage @ HP
(HP says VAX systems are still available and OpenVMS support is promised at least through 2010).

Articles

Computerwoche
- CW #07 14.02.1986: Neuer Grafikrechner basiert auf Microvax - II und Unix:DEC - Workstation IIGPX rechnet im Netz
- CW #08 20.02.1987: Die VAX soll jetzt endgültig auf dem Schreibtisch stehen: DEC verstärkt das Team Computing
- CW #10 04.03.1988: DEC kündigt Multiprozessor-System an
- CW #39 23.08.1988: DEC gibt der VAX 2000 eine Kraftspritze
- CW #03 13.01.1989: DEC wehrt sich gegen Sun und IBM
- CW #04 20.01.1989: DEC zwängt VAX, RISC, PC in Desktop-Konzept
- CW #15 07.04.1989: Decwindows läuft nicht wie erwartet
- CW #49 01.12.1989: VAXstadion-Modelle bieten 40 Prozent mehr Leistung
- CW #46 15.11.1991: Mit Open-Advantage-Strategie beugt sich DEC dem Käufermarkt
- CW #44 29.10.1993: Digital mit Produktoffensive VAX-Systeme erfreuen sich trotz Alpha grosser Beliebtheit
- CW #05 04.02.1994: DEC: Schlechter VAX-Verkauf bringt Verluste
- CW #24 16.06.1995: Neuer Prozessor steigert die Leistung um 20 Prozent Loyalen VAX-Anwendern bietet DEC Rechner unter OpenVMS
- CW #36 08.09.2000: Compaq lässt die Vax-Familie sterben: Announcement letter

Miscellaneous

Wolfgang J. Moeller's Vs3100 & Vs2000 news, download related boot images
A historical (1990) quote on VAXstation prices (PDF) I found during cleanup.
VAXstation 4000 Model 90A (Digital's Customer Update - March 14, 1994)

Last updated: 7-Jan-2012, M.Kraemer

	original	upgraded
Host		vs4kb (192.168.1.73) SCSNODE=VS4KB SCSSYSTEMID=1097 (1.73,1024+73)
CPU	KA46-A V1.2-343-V4.0	10 VUPs 12 Spec89
Bus
Firmware
Network	08-00-2B-35-B8-1B
RAM	8+4x4=24MB	8+6x16=104MB 5419103 5019079-01 CA-CU
Graphics	54-20365-01; PV21X-GD 8-Plane high res color 1280x1024 @ 66 Hz LCG 3-pin coax D-sub
Hard Disk	N/A	IBM DPES-31080 (1GB)
CD ROM		external
Keyboard/Mouse		LK401-AA (RJ11) / VSXXX-GA
SCSI	CN50
Battery	Dallas DS1287A
OS		VMS 7.3 (hobbyist)