sparks@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (Steve Gaarder) (02/24/88)
Someone here wants to transfer some text files from an HP 9845B to a Vectra
or Vax. The machine uses the 3M mini data cartridges. Does anyone have
any ideas?
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Steve Gaarder
Cornell University, 171 Hollister, Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-5389
UUCP: {cmcl2,shasta,rochester,uw-beaver}!cornell!batcomputer!sparks
BITNET: sparks@crnlthry.BITNET ARPA: sparks@tcgould.tn.cornell.edujayj@hpisla.HP.COM (Jay Johannes) (02/25/88)
>/ hpisla:comp.sys.hp / sparks@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (Steve Gaarder) / 9:09 am Feb 23, 1988 / >Someone here wants to transfer some text files from an HP 9845B to a Vectra >or Vax. The machine uses the 3M mini data cartridges. Does anyone have >any ideas? > >-- >Steve Gaarder >Cornell University, 171 Hollister, Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-5389 >UUCP: {cmcl2,shasta,rochester,uw-beaver}!cornell!batcomputer!sparks >BITNET: sparks@crnlthry.BITNET ARPA: sparks@tcgould.tn.cornell.edu >---------- > If the 9845 still exists, the best and probably only solution is back to back I/O cards. Personally, I prefer HP-IB because the pacing takes care of itself. RS-232 will work. Write programs to take strings from the tape and send them over the bus. I believe there is a kermit for the 9845, but finding a copy is probably too much work. If you don't have a 9845, 9835, or HP-85 you are in trouble. The 9845 default format for that tape was somewhat unique. They also don't plug into 5 1/4 disc slots too well. The 9845 did support a number of disc drives, including the 5 1/4 82901 series. However, the disc format was also unique. Jay
rml@hpfcdc.HP.COM (Bob Lenk) (02/26/88)
> If the 9845 still exists, the best and probably only solution is back > to back I/O cards. > ... The 9845 did support a number of disc > drives, including the 5 1/4 82901 series. However, the disc format was > also unique. Another possible solution, if the 9845 still exists, and if there is an HP-UX machine available, and if there is some disc (most likely a 5 1/4" or 8" floppy) that can be used with both machines, there are programs called 9845ls and 9845cat that can read the 9845 disc from HP-UX (from where LAN or uucp transfers are straightforward). I believe these were on the contrib tape for at least the series 300 and series 500. If you're really stuck and wanted to mail me a tape or 9845 floppy I could probably email you the contents. Bob Lenk {ihnp4, hplabs}!hpfcla!rml
fernie@hpuepta.UUCP (03/22/88)
>Someone here wants to transfer some text files from an HP 9845B to a Vectra >or Vax. The machine uses the 3M mini data cartridges. Does anyone have >any ideas? > >Steve Gaarder There are other methods which may be used to convert 9845 software. Oswego Software, Inc. specializes in converting software in one format to another format. Their phone number is: (312) 544-3567. Give them a call and see if they might be able to help you. By the way....There are plenty of 9845 systems around and still performing. Fernie Fuentes HP SE
lienhart@hpfcdc.HP.COM (Bob Lienhart) (03/26/88)
There are terminal emulator programs for the 9845B that with the addition of a RS-232 interface would make text file transfer pretty easy. Bob Lienhart