KA650 & uVAX

From: emanuel stiebler <emu_at_ecubics.com>
Date: Wed May 5 09:04:30 1999

Hi,
-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck McManis <cmcmanis_at_mcmanis.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 11:16 PM
Subject: KA650 & uVAX


>I've heard its possible to "upgrade" a uVAX II to a uVAX III by replacing
>the KA-630 with the KA-650 CPU. Now I've looked at a KA-650 and it has a
>metal cover over its end and a small RJ-xx like plug in it. The KA-630 has
>two IDC connectors that go to the 630CNF console plug in the BA123 world
>box.

If you try to use the BA123 again, simply use the 630 cnf console. If you
remove the metal cover from the ka650, you see the flat ribbon connectors
for it.

I use here some of my KA650 in BA23 & BA123 enclosures.

> Do I also need a conversion kit for the KA-650 or is the CPU with
>connectors hiding behind this metal facade?


No.

Have fun,
emanuel
Received on Wed May 05 1999 - 09:04:30 BST