Hardware Documentation - Machines DEC - VAX hardware reference
This is an (incomplete) list of Digital Equipment Corporation VAX computers and specifications. Compiled by abs@NetBSD.org with much help from port-vax@NetBSD.org users. This is very much still a work in progress - many sections are little more than placeholders. Having said that, there should be enough here to prove useful.
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Storage devices
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RA60 RA70 RA71 RA72 RA73 RA80 RA81 RA82 RA90 RA92 RD32 RD52 RD53 RD54 RF30 RF31 RF35 RF36 RF71 RF72 RF73 RF74 RM02 RM03 RM05 RM80 RRD40 RRD42 RRD43 RX23 RX26 RX33 RX50 RZ22-E RZ23-E RZ23-L RZ24-E RZ24-L RZ25 RZ25-L RZ26L RZ28 RZ28L RZ55 RZ56 RZ57 RZ58 RZ73 RZ74 TK50 TK50Z TK70 TK85 TLZ04 TLZ06 TLZ07 TS05 TE16 TS11 TU45 TU77 TU78 TU80 TU81-PLUS TZ30 TZ85AA TZ86 TZ87 TZK10 TZK11 TZK15 RA60 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 205MB Removable Size: 25.52 x 48.26 x 85.09 cm, 68.95 kg
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RA70 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 280MB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 2003-06-02
 RA71 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 700MB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 2003-06-02
 RA72 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 1GB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 2003-06-02
 RA73 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 2GB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 2003-06-02
 RA80 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 120MB Size: 26.3 x 44.5 x 67.3 cm
Last updated: 2003-06-02
 RA81 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 456MB Size: 26.3 x 44.5 x 67.3 cm
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RA82 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 623MB Size: 26.3 x 44.5 x 67.3 cm, 61.s kg
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RA90 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 1.26GB Size: 26.6 x 23 x 68.5 cm, 13.6 kg
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RA92 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SDI
Capacity: 1.5GB Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RD32 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: ST-506
Capacity: 42MB Size: 5.25" half height
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RD52 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: ST-506
Capacity: 31MB Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 2003-06-02
 RD53 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: ST-506
Capacity: 71MB Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RD54 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: ST-506
Capacity: 159MB Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RF30 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 143M Size: Half height 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-12-06
 RF31 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 380M Size: Half height 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-12-06
 RF35 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 852MB Size: Half height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-02-16
 RF36 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 1.6GB Size: Half height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-02-16
 RF71 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 400MB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-02-16
 RF72 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 1GB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-11-23
 RF73 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 2GB Size: Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-11-23
 RF74 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: DSSI
Capacity: 3.5GB Size: Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated: 1999-02-16
 RM02 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 67MB Size: 14" removable, 100+Kg
Last updated: 2003-06-02 Notes: Slower version of RM03, 5 platters, based on CDC 9762
 RM03 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 67MB Size: 14" removable, 100+Kg
Last updated: 2003-06-02 Notes: Faster version of RM02, 5 platters, based on CDC 9762
 RM05 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 256MB Size: 14" removable, ~200Kg
Last updated: 2003-06-02 Power: 220/240V @ 14A start, 10A run
Notes: 12 platters, based on CDC 9766
 RM80 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 124MB Size: 4' high floor cabinet
Last updated: 1999-03-10 Power: 120v 30A start, 15A run
 RRD40 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: cdrom Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 600MB Last updated: 1998-05-14
 RRD42 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: cdrom Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 650MB Size: Half height 5.25"
Last updated: 2003-07-17
 RRD43 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: cdrom Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 600MB Size: Half height 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-01-24
 RX23 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: 3.5" floppy disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1.4MB Size: (height?) 3.5"
Last updated: 1999-06-27
 RX26 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: 3.5" floppy disk Interface: SCSI (?)
Capacity: 2.88MB Size: (height?) 3.5"
Last updated: 2003-07-17
 RX33 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: 5.25" floppy disk Interface: 'MFM'
Capacity: 1.2MB Size: (height?) 5.14"
Last updated: 2000-02-15
 RX50 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: floppy disk (dual 5.25) Interface: 'MFM'
Capacity: (?) Size: Full height 5.25
Last updated: 2000-02-15
 RZ22-E <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 52MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RZ23-E <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 104MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-01-28
 RZ23-L <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 121MB Size: 3.5", half height
Last updated: 2001-04-01 Notes: This is actually a Conner CP30100D made for DEC.
 RZ24-E <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 209MB Size: 3.5", full height
Last updated: 2001-04-01 Notes: This is actually a Conner CP3200D made for DEC,
 RZ24-L <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 245MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-05-14
 RZ25 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 426MB Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 1998-05-14
 RZ25-L <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 535MB Size: Half height 3.5"
Last updated: 2003-07-17
 RZ26L <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1.05GB Size: Half height 3.5"
Last updated: 2003-07-17
 RZ28 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 2.1GB Size: Half height 3.5"
Last updated: 2003-07-17
 RZ28L <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 2.1GB Size: Half height 3.5"
Last updated: 2003-03-17
 RZ55 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 332MB Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-05-14
 RZ56 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 665MB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-01-27
 RZ57 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1.0GB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 2003-07-17
 RZ58 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1.3GB Size: Full height 5.25"
Last updated: 2001-07-07
 RZ73 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 2GB Size: 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-05-14
 RZ74 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: disk Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 3.57GB Size: 5.25"
Last updated: 1998-05-14
 TK50 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: (?)
Capacity: 95 MB (CompacTape cartridges) Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-02-07 Notes: Could be shipped with TZK50 SCSI adapter to produce a TK50Z
 TK50Z <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Interface: SCSI Type: tape
Capacity: 95 MB (CompacTape cartridges) Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-02-07
Notes: TK50 with TZK50 SCSI adapter (used with VAXstation 2000, works on VAXstation 3100 Mxx). Two incompatible versions: TK50Z-Fx and TK50Z-Gx, which differ in firmware. Superseded by the TZ30
 TK70 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: (?)
Capacity: ~ 295 MB (?) (CompacTape cartridges) Size: 5.25" full height
Last updated: 1998-03-18 Notes: Would connect to VAXBI bus via TKB70
 TK85 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 2.6GB Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-26
 TLZ04 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 1.2GB DDS Xfer rate: 156KB/sec
Size: (?) Last updated: 1998-05-14
 TLZ06 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 4.0GB DAT Size: 3.5"
Last updated: 2003-07-17
 TLZ07 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 4.0GB DAT Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-26
 TS05 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: (?)
Capacity: (?) Size: 19" rackmount - more details needed
Last updated: 1998-01-24
 TE16 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 40MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks Last updated: 2000-02-15
Notes: 1600/800 BPI, speed 45 in/s
 TS11 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: UNIBUS
Capacity: 40MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks Last updated: 1999-08-21
Notes: 1600 BPI, speed 45 in/s
 TU45 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: (?) Last updated: 1998-03-18
Notes: 1600 BPI
 TU77 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 40MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks Last updated: 2000-02-15
Notes: 1600/800 BPI, speed 125 in/s
 TU78 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: MASSBUS
Capacity: 145MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks Last updated: 2000-02-15
Notes: 6250/1600 BPI, speed 125 in/s
 TU80 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: not TMSCP
Capacity: (?) Last updated: 1998-03-18
Notes: 1600 BPI
 TU81-PLUS <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape (reels) Interface: (?)
Capacity: (?) Size: 19" rackmount - more details needed
Last updated: 1998-01-24
 TZ30 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 95 MB (CompacTape cartridges) Size: 5.25" half-height
Last updated: 1998-01-26 Notes: More modern version of the TK50Z
 TZ85AA <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: (?)
Last updated: 1998-03-18
 TZ86 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 6.0GB DLT Size: 5.25"
Last updated: 2003-07-17
 TZ87 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 20.0GB DLT Size: 5.25"
Last updated: 2003-07-17
 TZK10 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 320MB (DC6320) / 525MB (DC6525) Xfer rate: 200KB/sec
Size: (?) Last updated: 1998-05-14
 TZK11 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 2.0GB QIC Size: (?)
Last updated: 1998-01-26
 TZK15 <small><ulink url="#section:storage">(Storage devices index)</ulink></small>
Type: tape Interface: SCSI
Capacity: 10.0GB 8mm Size: 5.25"
Last updated: 2003-07-17