> First one to recognize this mystery Nixdorf computer gets
> ten points and a papukaijamerkki.
> Any additional information would be appreciated!
> http://www.tec.puv.fi/~s99137/nixdorf.html
> I've had it lying around for many years now and I'd finally like
> to know what the heck it is:) (besides being a computer, that is)
Well, this is a Nixdorf 886x system (maybe a 8870, but
I don't think so). More specific it seams to be an BNC4
system as used in banking environment BNC stands for
Banking Network Computer - these have been designd to
solve communication issues within the NCN Architecture
(Nixdorf Communication Network). These machines have
been build from the early 80s until two or three years
ago (development lasted until 1995).
Your machine shows an typical BNC structure
Upper Row:
Cassette Tape Drive
Two Disk Drives
Lower Row:
Power Supply
UPS
CPU
3 Leitungscontroller (Linecontrolers?)
Diskcontroller.
I assume the Leitungscontroller have been used for
X.25 connections (Still _way_ common in financial
instalations).
More Details are only available when you look at
the various tags along the boards
So, where do I have to pick up my papukaijammerki ?
And even more important, do I get a washing machine
for these 10 points ?
Servus
Hans
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Received on Wed Aug 30 2000 - 06:38:25 BST