> An IBM 9404 processor, at least that's what I make it out to be,
>since it's front panel has IPL settings, a QIC-1000, and attached to
>the back are several 8-channel Twinax adapter cables. A p-Touch
>type label on the side says 'XS400' The ID plate also says its
>release level is V2R2MO and its PIF Level is C2261220.
An AS/400... Older model I think. Kinda big. I had a chance to get one, but
didn't have the $225 the guy could get for scrapping it... :-( The twinax
is for 5250 type terminals, you can either go find a terminal or get a PC
interface & software, run from about $90-500 depending on model. Twinax is
also available, but I would guess it's pretty expensive. There's an AS/400
newsgroup(with tons of annoying crossposts to the S/3x newsgroup), LOTS of
web sites, tons of software(although it's all business stuff, unless you
like programming in RPG/400)... Lots of support/spares out there. MANY
AS/400 related newsletters, email lists, magazines... Just start searching.
The terminal stuff and other IBM minicomputer items are at
http://www.system3x.com/. If I'm guessing correctly(I'm not an AS/400
person, just wish I had one), you have a VERY old version of OS/400. V2R2
is ancient(and NOT y2k compliant), I think it's up to V7 or so now... Try
http://www.ibmlink.ibm.com, there should be info in several spots on that
site, and I can't remember the URL for their AS/400 site. I think it might
be
http://www.as400.ibm.com.
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