Teaneck Findings

From: Allison J Parent <allisonp_at_world.std.com>
Date: Mon Jun 9 14:36:54 1997

> > > DEC KBD01 - a true whatsit - 8085 based, in one of the LSI-11/2 deskto
> > > boxes, RS-232 (maybe) and another D connector on back. Any clues? I
> > > no clue. (I purchased this as well)
> >
> > IF the box is a BDV11VA (or that size 13x12x4.5) it's a remote diagnosti
> > port. Plugs in to the console port and does a modem link for remote use.
>
> For VAXen with that Remote Diagnostic Module?

For late PDP-11s/vax11s and it plugged into the console port and subbed for
same. By doing that all boot console functions were available even if the
system was otherwise down. Not all PDPs supported this. An old item.

Allison
Received on Mon Jun 09 1997 - 14:36:54 BST