Bob Brown wrote:
>
> How much do early 3100's cost these days?
I got mine on ebay for $40.99 but I haven't seen it yet (yes I know I'm taking
a chance on a junker).
>
> -Bob
>
> >Bob Brown wrote:
> > >I recently acquired a microvax 3400, and I will shortly have a dec
> > >CDROM drive (RRD42-AA). I am looking for a scsi interface for the
> > >microvax so that, when I finally get my decus membership ID, I can
> > >get the latest VMS cd's and reinstall (I currently have VMS 5.1 installed).
> > >
> > >
> > >Any ideas on where I might find a scsi interface for this system?
> >
> >OK, this is going to sound a bit odd.... The cheapest SCSI interface
> >you're going to find is something like a VAXstation 3100/10. You put the
> >SCSI disks (and tapes) on it, and cluster the two systems together. Early
> >3100's are dirt cheap these days.
> >
> >If you have two drives and they're big enough on the MV3400, you can do
> >like I did for my MicroVAX 3. I simply backed up the Hobbyist CD, copied
> >it over the network to a RA73 and restored it to a RA72, then I booted off
> >the RA72. Since you already have VMS installed on the MV3400 this should
> >work for you also (I had 5.5-2 on a RD54 when I did it).
Cool idea, I've got to remember that one. Of course that is the power of these
beasts isn't it? :-)
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Received on Mon Oct 02 2000 - 22:47:11 BST