Vaxstation video

From: allisonp_at_world.std.com <(allisonp_at_world.std.com)>
Date: Fri Sep 10 08:17:32 1999

> Speaking of vaxstation 3100s, I have a vs42a-bd vaxstation. I also now
> find myself with an extra PC svga monitor. Is it possible to use the monitor
> with the vaxstation? I once connected a NEC multisync to one and got
> usable video, but NEC Multisyncs are extraordinary monitors (and I happened
> to have one with the right jacks for the cable I had - long story.)

Generally PC monitors don't work, but hey it's worth a try.

> If so, where would I get the appropriate cable? Also, does anyone have
> a keyboard for this thing that they'd sell? It doesn't seem to like
> autobooting with a terminal, although it will boot.

All the DEC systems that use MMJ connector take any of the DEC keyboards
(LK201,LK301,LK401), those are used on ALL VTxxx terminals, Pro3xx,
Rainbow to name just a few. it should be easy to find.

Allison
Received on Fri Sep 10 1999 - 08:17:32 BST