Hardware Documentation - Machines DEC - VAX hardware reference

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.

MicroVAXes

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MicroVAX I (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Seahorse	Cpu:	KD32, UV1 (250ns), 8KB on chip cache
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 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
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 (200ns), 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
Introduced:	May 1985	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-18
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, UV2 (200ns), 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:	2003-07-17
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, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache
Vup:	2.4	Tps:	19
Bus:	SCSI	Enclosure:	BA42-A, 180W
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2006-05-19
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, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip 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, 180W	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2006-05-19
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, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache
Vup:	2.4	Tps:	19
Bus:	SCSI	Enclosure:	BA42-B
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
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, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip 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:	2003-07-17
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:	KA45, SOC 25 MHz (40ns), 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 run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	MicroVAX 3100 M40 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box

MicroVAX 3100 M40 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Waverley/S	Cpu:	KA45, SOC 25 MHz (40ns), 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 run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	MicroVAX 3100 M30 used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box

MicroVAX 3100 M80 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Waverley/M	Cpu:	KA47, Mariah 50MHz (20ns), 2KB on chip cache, 256K external cache
Vup:	12	Tps:	78
Bus:	SCSI (Max 4MB/s)	Interfaces:	Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ) (?)
Memory:	Maximum 72MB	Enclosure:	(?)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	SCSI interface uses SCSI-2 NCR-53C94

MicroVAX 3100 M85 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Waverly/M+	Cpu:	KA55, NVAX 62.5MHz (16ns), 8KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	16	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:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

MicroVAX 3100 M88 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Waverly/M+	Cpu:	KA58, NVAX (16ns), 8KB on chip cache (?), 128KB external cache
Vup:	16	Tps:	110
Bus:	1 SCSI (and 1 optional)	Memory:	Minimum 64MB, Maximum 512MB
Enclosure:	MiniTower or rackmount	Introduced:	1996?
NetBSD:	Probably (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

MicroVAX 3100 M90 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Cheetah	Cpu:	KA50, NVAX 72MHz (14ns), 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 (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	SCSI interface uses SCSI-2 NCR-53C94

MicroVAX 3100 M95 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Cheetah+	Cpu:	KA51, NVAX (12ns), 10KB cache on chip, 512KB on board
Vup:	32	Tps:	165
Bus:	none (?) Q-bus (?)	NetBSD:	Probably (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17

MicroVAX 3100 M96 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Cheetah++	Cpu:	KA56, NVAX 100MHz (10ns?)
Vup:	38	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 (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

MicroVAX 3100 M98 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Cheetah++	Cpu:	KA59, NVAX (10ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	38	Tps:	200
Bus:	1 SCSI (and 1 optional)	Memory:	Minimum 64MB, Maximum 512MB
Enclosure:	Minitower or rackmount	Introduced:	1996?
NetBSD:	Probably (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

MicroVAX 3300 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Mayfair II	Cpu:	KA640, CVAX chip (100ns), 1KB 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 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
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, CVAX (100ns), 1KB 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 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX 3300 used same hardware in a smaller box (BA215)

MicroVAX 3500 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Mayfair	Cpu:	KA650, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache (180ns)
Vup:	2.7	Tps:	21
Bus:	Q-bus (Max 3.3MB/s)	Memory:	Maximum 32MB (ECC) (maybe 64MB with 4 boards)
Enclosure:	BA213	Introduced:	September 1987
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	MicroVAX 3600 used same hardware in a larger BA213 pre-mounted in an H9644 box

MicroVAX 3600 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Mayfair	Cpu:	KA650, CVAX chip (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64K external cache (180ns)
Vup:	2.7	Tps:	21
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI bus (Max 3.3MB/s)	Memory:	Maximum 64MB (ECC)
Enclosure:	H9644 system cabinet	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI bus (Max 3.3MB/s)
Enclosure:	H9644 system cabinet	Interfaces:	1 or 2 ethernet
Memory:	Maximum 64MB (ECC)	Introduced:	September 1987
Image:	MicroVAX 3900.	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
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
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
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, CVAX+ chip (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache (120ns)
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:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX 3900 is the same machine in an H9644 w/RA90 drives

MicroVAX 3900 (MicroVAXes index)

Nickname:	Mayfair III	Cpu:	KA655, CVAX+ chip (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache (120ns)
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:	2003-07-17	Notes:	MicroVAX 3800 used same hardware in a BA213

VAXstations

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VAXstation I
VAXstation II
VAXstation II/GPX
VAXstation 2000
VAXstation 3100 M30
VAXstation 3100 M38
VAXstation 3100 M40
VAXstation 3100 M48
VAXstation 3100 M76
VAXstation 3200/3500
VAXstation 3520
VAXstation 3540
VAXstation 4000 VLC (M30)
VAXstation 4000 M60
VAXstation 4000 M90
VAXstation 4000 M90A
VAXstation 4000 M96
VAXstation 8000

VAXstation I (VAXstations index)

Nickname:	Seahorse	Cpu:	KD32, UV1 (250ns)
Vup:	0.3	Bus:	Q-bus
Introduced:	October 1984	Image:	MicroVAX-I (same box)
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Effectively a MicroVAX I with graphics

VAXstation II (VAXstations index)

Nickname:	Mayflower	Cpu:	KA630, UV2 (200ns), 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 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
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 (200ns), 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)
Introduced:	December 1985	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD (no support for VCB02 as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-18
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; Kapri	Cpu:	KA410, UV2 (200ns), 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
Introduced:	February 1987	Image:	VAXstation-2000
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
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 (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 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:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VAXstation 3100 M40 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box. VAXterminal VT1300 is a VAXstation 3100 M30 without the daughter card. 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+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 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:	2003-07-17
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 (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 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:	2003-07-17
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+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 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:	2003-07-17
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 (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 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:	2003-07-17

VAXstation 3200/3500 (VAXstations index)

Nickname:	Mayfair/GPX	Cpu:	KA650, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	2.8	Tps:	(?)
Bus:	Q-bus	Enclosure:	(?)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAXstation 3520 (VAXstations index)

Nickname:	Firefox	Cpu:	Dual CPU KA60, CVAX (80ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
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 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
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 (80ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
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:	2003-07-17
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, SOC 25MHz (40ns), 6KB on chip cache
Vup:	6	Specmark89:	6.2
Tps:	(?)	Bus:	SCSI
Memory:	Min 8MB, Max 24MB. MS40-BA, memory is standard 72-pin, 80-ns, parity. Larger PS/2 won't fit because of the low profile case.
Max power:	105 W	Enclosure:	BA10A
Documentation:	EK-VAXVL-OG VLC-Owner Guide	Order number:	PV31x-xx
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD (no support for graphics or audio as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VLC stands for 'very low cost'. This model is also known as 'VAXstation 4000 M30'. It has an AMD79c30 for ISDN and telephone-grade audio. The connections for an internal speaker are there, but it's not built in.

VAXstation 4000 M60 (VAXstations index)

Nickname:	PMariah	Cpu:	KA46, Mariah 55MHz (18ns), 2KB on chip cache, 256K external cache
Vup:	12	Specmark:	12
Tps:	95	Bus:	Turbochannel, SCSI
Memory:	Min 8MB, Max 104MB, installed in pairs, MS44L-AA 4 MB parity, MS44-DA 32 MB parity
Enclosure:	BA46-B	Max power:	465 W
Order number:	PV61x-xx	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD (no support for graphics or audio as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAXstation 4000 M90 (VAXstations index)

Nickname:	Cougar	Cpu:	KA49-A, NVAX 72MHz (14ns), 10KB on chip cache, 256KB external cache
Vup:	40	Specmark89:	32.8
Tps:	125	Bus:	Turbochannel, SCSI
Enclosure:	BA46-B	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD (no support for graphics or audio as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAXstation 4000 M90A (VAXstations index)

Nickname:	Cougar+	Cpu:	KA49-A, NVAX 83MHz (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 256KB external cache
Specmark89:	38.5	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:	Can run NetBSD (no support for graphics or audio as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAXstation 4000 M96 (VAXstations index)

Nickname:	Cougar++	Cpu:	KA49-C, NVAX 100MHz (10ns?), 10KB on chip cache, ??KB external cache
Vup:	48.7	Specmark89:	45.6
Tps:	190	Memory:	Min 16MB, Max 128MB
Enclosure:	BA46-B	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAXstation 8000 (VAXstations index)

Nickname:	Lynx	Cpu:	(?), V-11 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache
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 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
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
VAXserver 3100 KA41-E
VAXserver 3600
VAXserver 3602
VAXserver 3900

VAXserver 3100 KA41-B (VAXservers index)

Nickname:	(?)	Cpu:	KA41-B, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, (32KB external cache?)
Vup:	2.4-2.8 (??)	Tps:	19
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
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, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, (32KB on chip cache)
Vup:	3.5	Tps:	22 (? maybe 30?)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
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 (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	2.8 (?)	Tps:	21 (?)
Bus:	Q-bus (?)	Memory:	Maximum 64MB (4 boards) (?)
Enclosure:	BA213	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
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

VAXserver 3900 (VAXservers index)

Nickname:	(?)	Cpu:	KA655, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache (120ns)
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)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	same as MicroVAX 3900?

VAX 700 series

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VAX 11/725
VAX 11/730
VAX 11/750
VAX 11/780
VAX 11/782
VAX 11/784
VAX 11/785
VAX 11/787

VAX 11/725 (VAX 700 series index)

Nickname:	LCN	Cpu:	(?), <730> (270ns)
Vup:	0.3	Bus:	UNIBUS
Enclosure:	(?)	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	VAX 11/730 used same hardware in a larger case

VAX 11/730 (VAX 700 series index)

Nickname:	Nebula	Cpu:	KA730, <730> (270ns)
Vup:	0.3	Bus:	UNIBUS
Enclosure:	264766 cm (HWD), 45kg, 470W	Introduced:	April 1982
Image:	VAX 11/730	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	VAX 11/725 used same hardware in a smaller case

VAX 11/750 (VAX 700 series index)

Nickname:	Comet	Cpu:	KA750, <750> (320ns), 4KB on chip cache
Vup:	0.65	Tps:	5
Bus:	Up to 3 UNIBUSes, 2 MASSBUSes, and CI bus.	Memory:	Maximum 14MB
Enclosure:	1067376 cm (HWD), 182kg, 1700W	Introduced:	October 1980
Image:	VAX 11/750	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 11/780 (VAX 700 series index)

Nickname:	Star	Cpu:	KA780, 78032 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache
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:	15311876 cm (HWD), 498kg, 6225W
Introduced:	October 1977	Image:	Vax 11/780
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Earlier, slower version of the VAX 11/785. First VAX

VAX 11/782 (VAX 700 series index)

Nickname:	Atlas	Cpu:	Dual KA780, 78032 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache
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:	2003-07-17
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:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Custom-made for specific applications; probably no more than 10 ever produced 4 11/780s joined by MA780 multiport memory

VAX 11/785 (VAX 700 series index)

Nickname:	Superstar	Cpu:	KA785, <785> (133ns), 32KB on chip cache
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:	15311876 cm (HWD), 498kg, 6225W
Introduced:	April 1984	Image:	VAX 11/785
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Later, faster version of the VAX 11/780. The final machines in the 11/7x0 range would have been the 11/790 and 11/795, but were renamed the VAX 8600 and VAX 8650 respectively.

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 8000 series

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VAX 8200
VAX 8250
VAX 8300
VAX 8350
VAX 8500
VAX 8530
VAX 8550
VAX 8600
VAX 8650
VAX 8700
VAX 8800
VAX 8810
VAX 8820
VAX 8830
VAX 8840
VAX 8842
VAX 8974
VAX 8978

VAX 8200 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	KA820, V-11 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache	Vup:	0.9
Tps:	(?)	Busses:	1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS
Interfaces:	Ethernet	Memory:	max 128MB ECC
Introduced:	January 1986	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 8250 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	KA825, V-11 (160ns), 8KB on chip cache	Vup:	1.2
Tps:	10	Busses:	1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS; max throughput 13.3MB/s
Interfaces:	Ethernet	Memory:	max 128MB ECC
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	KA820 processor in a BA32 case. BI (either 12 or 24 slot). Optional Unibus with DWBUA adapter. Same as VAX 8200 with additional CPU

VAX 8300 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	Dual KA820, V-11 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache	Vup:	1.7
Tps:	(?)	Busses:	1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS
Interfaces:	Ethernet	Memory:	max 128MB ECC
Introduced:	January 1986	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 8200

VAX 8350 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	KA825, V-11 (160ns), 8KB on chip cache	Vup:	2.3
Tps:	18	Busses:	1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS
Interfaces:	Ethernet	Memory:	max 128MB ECC
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Same as VAX 8300 with additional CPU

VAX 8500 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	KA85, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	3
Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VAX 8550 with microcode adjusted to slow it down. Later microcode update removed NOPs and upgraded to VAX 8530.

VAX 8530 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	KA85, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	4
Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VAX 8500 with updated microcode

VAX 8550 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	KA85, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	6
Tps:	47	Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O
Memory:	Maximum 320MB	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Similar to VAX 8700, but in larger box and not upgradable to VAX 8800

VAX 8600 (VAX 8000 series index)

Alias:	VAX 11/790	Nickname:	Venus
Cpu:	KA86, <8600> (80ns), 16KB on chip 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)	Introduced:	1984
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Slower version of the VAX 8650 (11/795). Developed in Marlboro, in the building identified as LCG Was originally intended to be an 11/790 but renamed before launch.

VAX 8650 (VAX 8000 series index)

Alias:	VAX 11/795	Nickname:	Morningstar
Cpu:	KA865, <8650> (55ns), 16KB on chip 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:	2003-07-17
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. Was originally intended to be an 11/795 but renamed before launch.

VAX 8700 (VAX 8000 series index)

Nickname:	Nautilus	Cpu:	KA88, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache
Vup:	6	Tps:	47
Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	PRO console. Single processor VAX 8800, can be upgraded to 8800 Replaced with redesigned VAX 8810.

VAX 8800 (VAX 8000 series index)

Nickname:	Nautilus	Cpu:	Dual KA88, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache
Vup:	12	Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O
Introduced:	January 1986	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	PRO console. Dual processor VAX 8700. Replaced with redesigned 8820.

VAX 8810 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	(?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	6.0
Tps:	47	Bus:	PMI (updated NMI) processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX II console. Basically an 8550 processor in a bigger box with space for additional processors to make it into an 8820 or 8840

VAX 8820 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	Dual (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	11.0
Bus:	PMI (updated NMI) processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 8810

VAX 8830 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	Triple (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	17.0
Bus:	PMI (updated NMI) processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 8810

VAX 8840 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	Quad (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	22.0
Bus:	PMI (updated NMI) processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 8810

VAX 8842 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	Four (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	22.0
Last updated:	2003-07-18	Notes:	System is two VAX 8820s connected together

VAX 8974 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	Four (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	24
Introduced:	January 1987	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	System is four VAX 8700s connected together

VAX 8978 (VAX 8000 series index)

Cpu:	Eight (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	48
Memory:	Maximum 4GB ECC	Introduced:	January 1987
Last updated:	2003-07-18	Notes:	System is eight VAX 8700s connected together

VAX 4000 series

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VAX 4000 M100
VAX 4000 M100A
VAX 4000 M105A
VAX 4000 M106A
VAX 4000 M108
VAX 4000 M200
VAX 4000 M215
VAX 4000 M300
VAX 4000 M400
VAX 4000 M430
VAX 4000 M500
VAX 4000 M500A
VAX 4000 M505A
VAX 4000 M600
VAX 4000 M600A
VAX 4000 M700A
VAX 4000 M705A

VAX 4000 M100 (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Cheetah-Q	Cpu:	KA52, NVAX 72MHz (14ns), 8KB cache on chip, 128KB external cache
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:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Qbus expansion possible through cable to external Qbus cabinet

VAX 4000 M100A (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Cheetah-Q	Cpu:	KA52, NVAX 72MHz (14ns), 10KB cache on chip, 128KB external cache
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:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Q-bus expansion possible through cable to external cabinet

VAX 4000 M105A (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Cheetah-Q+	Cpu:	KA53, NVAX 83MHz (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	32	Spec:	41.2
Tps:	180	Bus:	1 Q-bus, 1 SCSI (NCR-53C94), 1 DSSI (Max 8.5MB/s)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M106A (VAX 4000 series index)

Cpu:	KA54, NVAX 100MHz (10ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache	Vup:	48.7
Tps:	215	Bus:	Q-bus (max throughput 3.3MB/s), DSSI (max throughput 8MB/s)
Memory:	Max 128MB	Enclosure:	BA42B or Rackmount: BA42B mounted sideways in a slide shelf
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M108 (VAX 4000 series index)

Cpu:	KA57, NVAX 100MHz (10ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache	Vup:	38
Tps:	225	Memory:	Max 512MB
Enclosure:	mini tower or rackmount	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M200 (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Spitfire	Cpu:	KA660, SOC (35ns), 6KB cache on chip
Vup:	5	Spec:	5.6
Tps:	40	Bus:	Q-bus, 3 DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board, AUI/BNC	Memory:	Minimum 16MB, max 64MB
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	Tower case, approx 3' x 1' x 1' or BA430
Image:	VAX-4000/200	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Popular CPU upgrade for any earlier KA6x0 VAX Fastest VAX that can be put on the Q-bus directly KA660 has attached 16MB of memory (MS650-BA)

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 (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache with full ECC
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
Last updated:	2003-07-17
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:	Omega	Cpu:	KA675, NVAX 63MHz (16ns), 8KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	16	Spec:	22.3
Tps:	95	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M430 (VAX 4000 series index)

Tps:	40
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Last updated:	2001-09-30

VAX 4000 M500 (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Omega/N	Cpu:	KA680, NVAX (14ns), 10KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	24	Tps:	125
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI	Interfaces:	ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M500A (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Omega/N	Cpu:	KA681, NVAX (14ns), 10KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	24	Spec:	41.1
Tps:	125	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M505A (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Omega/N+	Cpu:	(?), NVAX 83MHz (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	32	Tps:	185
Bus:	Q-bus (max throughput 3.3MB/s), 2 DSSI (max throughput 16MB/s)
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Enclosure:	BA440 or BA441 (Rackmount)	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M600 (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Omega/N+	Cpu:	KA690, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	32	Tps:	185
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI	Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M600A (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Omega/N+	Cpu:	KA691, NVAX 83MHz (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	32	Spec:	41.1
Tps:	185	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M700A (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Legacy	Cpu:	KA692, NVAX 100MHz (10ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	40	Spec:	51.6
Tps:	255	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 4000 M705A (VAX 4000 series index)

Nickname:	Legacy+	Cpu:	KA694, NVAX 111MHz (9ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	45	Tps:	280
Bus:	Q-bus (max throughput 3.3MB/s), 2 DSSI (max throughput 16MB/s)	Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Enclosure:	BA440 or BA441 (Rackmount)	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 6000 series

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VAX 6210 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XCP	Cpu:	KA62A, CVAX (80ns), 1KB on chip cache, 256KB external cache (160ns)
Vup:	2.8	Tps:	22
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI; max throughput 60MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 256MB ECC
Enclosure:	60.5" h x 30.5" w x 30.0" d	Introduced:	April 1988
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 6220 (VAX 6000 series index)

Vup:	5.5	Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6230 (VAX 6000 series index)

Vup:	8.3	Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6240 (VAX 6000 series index)

Vup:	11.0	Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6310 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XCP; Hyperion	Cpu:	KA62B, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 256KB external cache (120ns)
Vup:	3.8	Tps:	35
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI; max throughput 60MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 256MB ECC
Introduced:	January 1989	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 6320 (VAX 6000 series index)

Vup:	7.5	Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6330 (VAX 6000 series index)

Vup:	11.3	Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6340 (VAX 6000 series index)

Vup:	15.0	Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6350 (VAX 6000 series index)

Vup:	18.6	Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6360 (VAX 6000 series index)

Vup:	22.0	Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6410 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	7.0	Tps:	55
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI; max throughput 60MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 256MB ECC
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 6420 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Dual KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	13.0	Tps:	90
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 6410

VAX 6430 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Triple KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	19.0	Tps:	125
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 6410

VAX 6440 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Quad KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	25.0	Tps:	155
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 6410

VAX 6450 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Five KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	31.0	Tps:	173
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 6410

VAX 6460 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Six KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	36.0	Tps:	185
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 6410

VAX 6510 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	13.0	Tps:	90
Bus:	1 XMI, 5 BI, 4 CI, 12 DSSI, 2 FDDI, 2 VME; max throughput 80MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 512MB ECC
Introduced:	October 1990	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6520 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Dual KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	25.0	Tps:	150
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 6510

VAX 6530 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Triple KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	37.0	Tps:	200
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 6510

VAX 6540 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Quad KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	49.0	Tps:	250
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 6510

VAX 6550 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Five KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	61.0	Tps:	285
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 6510

VAX 6560 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Six KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	72.0	Tps:	300
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 6510

VAX 6610 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	32	Tps:	185
Bus:	1 XMI, 5 BI, 4 CI, 12 DSSI, 2 FDDI, 2 VME; max throughput 80MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 1GB
Introduced:	November 1991	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-18

VAX 6620 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Dual KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	"32-150"; probably about 55	Tps:	310
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 6610

VAX 6630 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Triple KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	"32-150"; probably about 79	Tps:	420
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 6610

VAX 6640 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Quad KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	"32-150"; probably about 102	Tps:	520
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 6610

VAX 6650 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Five KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	"32-150"; probably about 126	Tps:	585
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 6610

VAX 6660 (VAX 6000 series index)

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Six KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	150	Tps:	620
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 6610

VAX 7000 series

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VAX 7610
VAX 7620
VAX 7630
VAX 7640
VAX 7650
VAX 7660
VAX 7710
VAX 7720
VAX 7730
VAX 7740
VAX 7750
VAX 7760
VAX 7810
VAX 7820
VAX 7830
VAX 7840
VAX 7850
VAX 7860

VAX 7610 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Neon	Cpu:	KA7AA, NVAX+ (11ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	35	Tps:	210
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI; max throughput 400MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 3.5GB
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 7620 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Neon	Cpu:	Dual (?), NVAX+ (11ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"35-120"; probably about 63	Tps:	350
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 7610

VAX 7630 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Neon	Cpu:	Triple (?), NVAX+ (11ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"35-120"; probably about 91	Tps:	475
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 7610

VAX 7640 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Neon	Cpu:	Quad (?), NVAX+ (11ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	120	Tps:	590
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 7610

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)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	KA7AB, NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	50	Tps:	315
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 7720 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Dual (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"50-250"; probably about 90	Tps:	550
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 7710

VAX 7730 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Triple (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"50-250"; probably about 130	Tps:	660
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 7710

VAX 7740 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Quad (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"50-250"; probably about 170	Tps:	750
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 7710

VAX 7750 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Five (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"50-250"; probably about 210	Tps:	900
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 7710

VAX 7760 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Six (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	250	Tps:	1004
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 7710

VAX 7810 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Cpu:	KA7AC, (?) 170.9 MHz, 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	60	Tps:	375
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI; maximum throughput 640MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 3.5GB
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAX 7820 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	"60-300"; probably about 108
Tps:	753	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 7810

VAX 7830 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	"60-300"; probably about 156
Tps:	1107	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 7810

VAX 7840 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	"60-300"; probably about 204
Tps:	1302	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 7810

VAX 7850 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	"60-300"; probably about 252
Tps:	1530	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 7810

VAX 7860 (VAX 7000 series index)

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	300
Tps:	1795	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 7810

Other VAX machines

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VT1200 (Other VAX machines index)

Cpu:	?	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD
Notes:	A ROM based X terminal with a non vax CPU.

VT1300 (Other VAX machines index)

Cpu:	KA42-A, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache	Memory:	4MB on cpu board. 4, (12, or 16MB?) boards to max 8MB (32MB?)
Enclosure:	BA42-A	Max power:	348W
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Diskless VAXstation 3100 M30 mopbooted with either DECwindows or X. Can be upgraded to a 'full' VAXstation 3100 with a kit from DEC.

VAXft 110 (Other VAX machines index)

Nickname:	Cirrus	Cpu:	(?), CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 32KB external cache
Vup:	2.4	Tps:	30
Bus:	2 DSSI	Interfaces:	4 ethernet (2 redundant)
Memory:	Maximum 96MB	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault Tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

VAXft 310 (Other VAX machines index)

Nickname:	Cirrus	Cpu:	(?), CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 32KB external cache
Vup:	3.8	Tps:	30
Bus:	DSSI	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault Tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

VAXft 410 (Other VAX machines index)

Nickname:	Cirrus II	Cpu:	(?), SOC (35ns), 6KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	6.0	Tps:	47
Bus:	2 DSSI	Interfaces:	8 ethernet (4 redundant)
Memory:	Maximum 256MB	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

VAXft 520 (Other VAX machines index)

Last updated:	2003-07-17

VAXft 610 (Other VAX machines index)

Nickname:	Cirrus II	Cpu:	(?), SOC (35ns), 6KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	6.0	Tps:	47
Bus:	4 DSSI	Interfaces:	8 ethernet (4 redundant)
Memory:	Maximum 256MB	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

VAXft 612 (Other VAX machines index)

Cpu:	Dual (?), SOC (35ns), 6KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache	Vup:	12
Tps:	78	Bus:	4 DSSI
Interfaces:	8 ethernet (4 redundant)	Memory:	Maximum 512MB
NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAXft 610

VAXft 810 (Other VAX machines index)

Nickname:	Jetstream	Cpu:	(?), NVAX+ (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	30	Tps:	185
Bus:	DSSI	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

VAXft 3000 (Other VAX machines index)

Vup:	3.8	Introduced:	February 1990
Last updated:	2003-07-18	Notes:	Another name for the VAXft 310? Actually has two processors running in lock-step

VAX 9000 M110 (Other VAX machines index)

Cpu:	(?), <9000> (16ns), 136KB on chip cache	Tps:	175
Last updated:	1998-11-19

VAX 9000 M210 (Other VAX machines index)

Nickname:	Aridus	Cpu:	(?), <9000> (16ns), 136KB on chip 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 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	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
RA70
RA71
RA72
RA73
RA80
RA81
RA82
RA90
RA92
RD32
RD52
RD53
RD54
RF30
RF31
RF35
RF36
RF71
RF72
RF73
RF74
RM02
RM03
RM05
RM80
RRD40
RRD42
RRD43
RX23
RX26
RX33
RX50
RZ22-E
RZ23-E
RZ23-L
RZ24-E
RZ24-L
RZ25
RZ25-L
RZ26L
RZ28
RZ28L
RZ55
RZ56
RZ57
RZ58
RZ73
RZ74
TK50
TK50Z
TK70
TK85
TLZ04
TLZ06
TLZ07
TS05
TE16
TS11
TU45
TU77
TU78
TU80
TU81-PLUS
TZ30
TZ85AA
TZ86
TZ87
TZK10
TZK11
TZK15

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:	2003-06-02

RA71 (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	700MB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-06-02

RA72 (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	1GB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-06-02

RA73 (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	2GB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-06-02

RA80 (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	120MB	Size:	26.3 x 44.5 x 67.3 cm
Last updated:	2003-06-02

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:	5.25" full height
Last updated:	2003-06-02

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:	MASSBUS
Capacity:	67MB	Size:	14" removable, 100+Kg
Last updated:	2003-06-02	Notes:	Slower version of RM03, 5 platters, based on CDC 9762

RM03 (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	MASSBUS
Capacity:	67MB	Size:	14" removable, 100+Kg
Last updated:	2003-06-02	Notes:	Faster version of RM02, 5 platters, based on CDC 9762

RM05 (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	MASSBUS
Capacity:	256MB	Size:	14" removable, ~200Kg
Last updated:	2003-06-02	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

RRD42 (Storage devices index)

Type:	cdrom	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	650MB	Size:	Half height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

RRD43 (Storage devices index)

Type:	cdrom	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	600MB	Size:	Half height 5.25"
Last updated:	1998-01-24

RX23 (Storage devices index)

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

RX26 (Storage devices index)

Type:	3.5" floppy disk	Interface:	SCSI (?)
Capacity:	2.88MB	Size:	(height?) 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

RX33 (Storage devices index)

Type:	5.25" 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", half height
Last updated:	2001-04-01	Notes:	This is actually a Conner CP30100D made for DEC.

RZ24-E (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	209MB	Size:	3.5", full height
Last updated:	2001-04-01	Notes:	This is actually a Conner CP3200D made for DEC,

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:	Half height 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

RZ26L (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	1.05GB	Size:	Half height 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

RZ28 (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	2.1GB	Size:	Half height 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

RZ28L (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	2.1GB	Size:	Half height 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-03-17

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:	665MB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	1998-01-27

RZ57 (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	1.0GB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

RZ58 (Storage devices index)

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	1.3GB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2001-07-07

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. Superseded 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

TLZ06 (Storage devices index)

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	4.0GB DAT	Size:	3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

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

TZ86 (Storage devices index)

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	6.0GB DLT	Size:	5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

TZ87 (Storage devices index)

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	20.0GB DLT	Size:	5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

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

TZK15 (Storage devices index)

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	10.0GB 8mm	Size:	5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Interface cards

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CQD200
CQD203
CQD240
CQD243
DELQA
DEQNA
DQ132
DQ153
DQ686
DQ696
DRV-11
DZQ-11
KDA50
Q22 Q-bus expander
QD21
QT13
QT14
QTS30
RQDX1
RQDX2
RQDX3
TKB70
TQK50
TUK50
TZK50
VCB01
VCB02

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
Specification:	M7516 DELQA Ethernet interface	Last updated:	2004-07-15

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.

DRV-11 (Interface cards index)

Type:	ethernet interface	Bus:	Q-bus
Specification:	M7651 DRV-11 parallel interface	Last updated:	2004-07-15

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

Q22 Q-bus expander (Interface cards index)

Type:	bus expander	Bus:	Q-bus
Specification:	M9404 Q22 Q-bus expander	Last updated:	2004-07-15

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
DSSI
MASSBUS
M-bus
Q-bus
SBI
SDI
SCSI
ST-506
Turbochannel
UNIBUS
VAXBI
XMI

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 superseded 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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vr150-aa
vr160-da
vr262-da
vr297-da
vr299-da
vr319-ca
vr319-da
vrm17-ha
vrt16-da
vrt16-ha
vrt19-da

vr150-aa (Monitors index)

Size:	15"	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	monochrome

vr160-da (Monitors index)

Size:	15"	Last updated:	2003-07-17

vr262-da (Monitors index)

Size:	19"	Resolution:	1024x864
Frequencies:	54kHz 60Hz	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	monochrome

vr297-da (Monitors index)

Size:	16"	Resolution:	1024x864
Frequencies:	54kHz 60Hz	Last updated:	1998-05-14

vr299-da (Monitors index)

Size:	19"	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:	2003-07-17	Notes:	monochrome

vr319-da (Monitors index)

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

vrm17-ha (Monitors index)

Size:	17"	Last updated:	2003-07-17

vrt16-da (Monitors index)

Alias:	vrt16-d4	Size:	16"
Resolution:	1280x1024	Frequencies:	70kHz 66Hz
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	trinitron

vrt16-ha (Monitors index)

Size:	16"	Last updated:	2003-07-17

vrt19-da (Monitors index)

Alias:	vrt19-d4	Size:	19"
Resolution:	1280x1024	Frequencies:	70kHz 66Hz
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	trinitron

Enclosures

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630QE
BA10A
BA123
BA212
BA213
BA215
BA440
BA23
BA353
BA42-A
BA42-B
BA46-B
H9642J
H9644
R215F
SA482
SZ12
SZ16
VS60S

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:	Power conditioner unit with 6 switched standard 110V AC outlets, and 2 unswitched ones. The cabinet works with 110/220V single phase and plugs into an L5-30R receptacle (twist lock).
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

BA10A (Enclosures index)

Dimensions:	Aprox 10 x 39 x 36cm (HxWxD)	Drive bays:	One half height 3.5" bay
Power supply:	105W	Last updated:	2001-04-01
Notes:	A real 'pizza box', metall chassis with an outer shell of plastic, can be opened without any tools.

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

BA353 (Enclosures index)

Drive bays:	two 3.5" half height and one 3.5"/5.25" half height	Last updated:	2003-07-17

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 M60, VAXstation 4000 M90, VAXstation 4000 M90A	Last updated:	2001-04-01
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

SZ12 (Enclosures index)

Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Can hold 2 full-height drives; SCSI interface

SZ16 (Enclosures index)

Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Can hold 2 full-height drives; SCSI interface

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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