VXT2000 info needed

From: emanuel stiebler <emu_at_ecubics.com>
Date: Tue Jun 15 08:31:15 1999

Hi Christian,

-----Original Message-----
From: Christian Fandt <cfandt_at_netsync.net>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Monday, June 14, 1999 7:59 PM
Subject: VXT2000 info needed


>These I understand are X-terminals but I know nothing else about them.
>Searching the usual places for useful info only told me they were X-terms.


Very nice X-Terminal. Even fast. Just got one of these one month ago and
love to have it on my DECStation/NetBSD.

>Could anybody provide more info to a curious mind as to what the hardware
>details are, their typical usage, any other details, etc.?

The VXT2000 is a little brother of the VAXStation 4000/90 (got the SGEC
EThernet Chip form there) and the VAXStation 4000/vlc (got the CPU from
there. Same CPU & Clock)

> Specific model
>numbers are VX20A-AA and VX20A-BC. I see the -AA has color video output

and a resolution of 1280x1024x8

> and the -BC is monochrome. Seem to be the only hardware diffs.


You can use the "standard" ps/2 simms in it. but only the 4MB pieces.

>Will the good old LK201 keyboard work with these?

Yes.

> What about the mono video: will the VT240 mono monitor work with the -BC?


NO, look at the resolution above :-((

>Kinda classy-lookin' hardware inside. Useful for anything (seriously)?


YES. As a X-Terminal.

Have fun,
emanuel
Received on Tue Jun 15 1999 - 08:31:15 BST