DEC BC09J cable

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Thu Feb 28 06:23:37 2002

On Thu, 28 Feb 2002, Robert Schaefer wrote:
> From: "Carlini, Antonio" <Antonio.Carlini_at_riverstonenet.com>
>
> > Sometimes the 90-degree cable works best and sometimes
> > the straight one works best. The 90-degree ones work
> > nicely at the back of a VS4000 ... not so much
> > spce is needed at the back of the box (vents
> > are at the sides!).
> >
> > Same deal goes with the 90-degree vs straight
> > ethernet connectors.
>
> Yes, it was just a minor rant about the wrong cable shipping (I
> assume) with a VS3100 w/ TK50. I even tried lengthening the 90 degree
> connector with a passthru SCSI terminator, but with the bus
> double-terminated it didn't see the CDROM. :( I haven't had a chance
> to get the correct cable either.

A 90-degree cable would be very useful for a BA213 chassis, since there is
a cover over the bulkhead panel. I have a brand new SCSI kit for a BA213
put away somewhere for the day I find a BA213 housed MicroVAX.

-Toth
Received on Thu Feb 28 2002 - 06:23:37 GMT