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VAX 4000/100 configuration information

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From: dfilip
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1992 01:59
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We had a bunch of 4200's on back order, and our sales-weenie is trying to
convince us to buy 4100's instead. Can someone please confirm :

	- Does the 4000-100 support BOTH SCSI and DSSI ?

	- If DSSI support is included, then how many devices are
	  suppored with the base configuration (i.e., does it support
	  two (2) strings (14 devices) like the 4500's, or only one (1)
	  string (7 devices)

	- Is the TF85 supported ? or just SCSI tape ?

	- How many drive bays are included ? (if DSSI, how many RF72/73's)

	- What is the minimum (yet unreleased) version of VMS required
	  (I have heard both 5.5-2 and 5.5-3)

I believe the answer to the first question is 'yes, both are supported',
however I find this a bit odd. I want to make sure we are NOT going to get
stuck with SCSI (read NOT-DSSI) disks.

Our sales-weenie is going to get me some information, but currently I have
only seen high-level slides. I am interested in getting the 'right' answers
ASAP so that if there are any potential configuration problems, I can bring
them to light before our managing partner signs the deal.

Thanks in advance,

Dave.

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From: dfilip@colornet.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.dec,comp.os.vms
Subject: VAX 4000/100 configuration information
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Date: 28 Jul 92 01:59:22 GMT
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Summary: Need some questions answered on 4000/100 devices
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