jeffrey@sci.ccny.cuny.edu (Jeffrey L Bromberger) (05/08/91)
Hi. I'm a veteran 3b1 owner who has been given the opportunity to get
a 3b2/400. The rules are simple, just take what I want and make it
work. I have access to the following cards:
a) memory (I'm not sure how big, though)
b) 8 port card (RJ-45 jack, it looks like)
c) 4 port + centronix printer
d) ethernet
e) built-in tape and disk controllers
f) 5260 (5620?) terminals - I believe these are BLIT type thingies.
What I basically have is a "max config" question. What is the most
that any one person can put in this thing? How much memory can she
handle? Is there a limit on the number of disks/controllers? I
realize that you need some sort of "magic disk" to format any standard
drive, but is there a size limit (i.e. no more than 70Mb :-)?
The built-in tape is supposed to be compatible with my 3b1 tape drive,
but can it do QIC? Is there a reasonable max to the number of people
online at one time? Am I limited by some number of 'slots' on the
backplane (like an IBM-PC)?
Simply put, I need a quick hardware education. Help! B-)
Thanks to anyone who can give me a hand with this. I've never played
with one of these before, and it looks like a fine challenge.
j
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Jeffrey L. Bromberger
System Operator---City College of New York---Science Computing Facility
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