PDP-11/34a - RL02 Help

From: Bill/Carolyn Pechter <pechter_at_shell.monmouth.com>
Date: Sun Aug 9 09:53:55 1998

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> Hello List:
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> I have some interlinked questions for the Assembled Gurus:
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> I am trying to understand device adressing in the system as a
> whole.. is there a good 'base/vector addr for dummies' document I
> could be pointed at? I have looked (sunsite, etc) and I'm still
> missing something. I *did* find out how to find the backplane jumper
> to be removed when installing the RL11... after I discovered it, I
> notice some kind soul put a red sleeve on the CA1 pin on each of the
> slots....
>
> Am I correct to assume that RL02s and RK05s can coexist and
> co-operate in the same system?

No problem.
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> I am trying to construct a 'fully loaded' PDP11 system, and I want
> to have the entire range of peripherals available, so that I can
> perform media and format conversion, as well as have fun running the
> thing.
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> Will one system support the RX02, 9trk, RL02, RK05, DECTAPE, Paper
> Tape, consoles and a few terminals, and maybe an Ethernet adapter? I
> realize this will take a one or two expansion chassis... but am I
> getting overly ambitious for one CPU? Should there be, maybe, two
> closely-coupled '11s sharing the load?
>

Should be no problem if it's configured correctly.

> Eventually I am aiming for a VAX 11/750. Would it be 'better' to
> wait and use it's resources, whatever they might be?
>
Do both. The real trick is to find a Unibus Switch and use the same bus
on both!

Bill




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