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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MicroVAX I MicroVAX II MicroVAX 2000 MicroVAX 3100 M10 MicroVAX 3100 M10e MicroVAX 3100 M20 MicroVAX 3100 M20e MicroVAX 3100 M30 MicroVAX 3100 M40 MicroVAX 3100 M80 MicroVAX 3100 M85 MicroVAX 3100 M88 MicroVAX 3100 M90 MicroVAX 3100 M95 MicroVAX 3100 M96 MicroVAX 3100 M98 MicroVAX 3300 MicroVAX 3400 MicroVAX 3500 MicroVAX 3600 MicroVAX 3800 MicroVAX 3900

Nickname:	Seahorse	Cpu:	KD32, UV1 (250ns), 8KB on chip cache
Vup:	0.3	Bus:	Q-bus
Memory:	1MB, Maximum 4MB	Enclosure:	6" x 28" x 22"
Introduced:	1984	Image:	MicroVAX-I
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Effectively a VAXstation I without graphics. Was the first 'subset' VAX. Used a custom data path chip and off the shelf TTL components. Came in two versions; one includes F_floating and G_floating instructions, the other F_floating and D_floating instructions. Neither version includes H_floating instructions. The MicroVAX I procesor includes some of the optional string instructions (CMPC3, LOCC, SCANC, SKPC, and SPANC) but does not include any of the optional processor registers or PDP-11 compatibility mode. It uses 8K words of 39bit wide microcode running at a 250ns cycle time.

Nickname:	Mayflower	Cpu:	KA630, UV2 (200ns), no cache
Vup:	0.9	Tps:	7
Bus:	Q-bus (Max 3.3 MB/s)
Memory:	1MB on motherboard, can add up 16MB in 2,4,8, or 16MB cards (base 1MB disabled) (parity)
Enclosure:	BA23, BA123, or 630QE	Image:	MicroVAX-II in a BA123 enclosure
Introduced:	May 1985	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Can be made into a VAXstation II by adding VCB01 (QVSS), or a VAXstation II/GPX by adding VCB02 (QDSS). Was also available as a 'reduced configuration' VAXstation-II/RC in which some of the backplane was filled with glue

Nickname:	TeamMate	Cpu:	KA410, UV2 (200ns), no cache
Vup:	0.9	Tps:	7
Memory:	Base 2MB. Space for one extra board of 4M, 8M or 12MB for a maximum of 14MB. Clearpoint produced a 16MB board that also included an updated ROM required for the vax accept the board (parity)
Bus:	none (3.3 MB/s max internal I/O)	Image:	VAXstation-2000 (Same machine)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Can be converted to VAXstation 2000 by moving one jumper and removing MMJ converter pack

Nickname:	Teammate II	Cpu:	KA41-A, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache
Vup:	2.4	Tps:	19
Bus:	SCSI	Enclosure:	BA42-A, 180W
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2006-05-19
Notes:	MicroVAX 3100 M20 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box Can switch EPROM to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-B. No video hardware

Nickname:	Teammate II	Cpu:	KA41-D, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache
Vup:	3.5	Tps:	30 (Maybe 22?)
Bus:	SCSI	Memory:	4MB on motherboard expandable to 32MB via 4, 12, and 16MB boards
Enclosure:	BA42-A, 180W	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2006-05-19
Notes:	MicroVAX 3100 M20e used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box. On board NCR-5380 SCSI-1, where video is on VAXstation 3100 M38. Can switch EPROM to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-E. Ethernet 'lance' (le0) AMD7990/DC80AMD7992. No video hardware. Can have TZ30(TK50) tape or RX32 floppy

Nickname:	Teammate II	Cpu:	KA41-A, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache
Vup:	2.4	Tps:	19
Bus:	SCSI	Enclosure:	BA42-B
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX 3100 M10 used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box. Can switch EPROM to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-B. No video hardware

Nickname:	Teammate II	Cpu:	KA41-D, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache
Vup:	3.5	Tps:	22 (Maybe 30?)
Bus:	SCSI	Memory:	4MB on motherboard expandable to 32MB via 4, 12, and 16MB boards
Enclosure:	BA42-B	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX 3100 M10e used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box. On board NCR-5380 SCSI-1, where video is on VAXstation 3100 M38. Can switch EPROM to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-E. Ethernet 'lance' (le0) AMD7990/DC80AMD7992. No video hardware

Nickname:	Waverley/S	Cpu:	KA45, SOC 25 MHz (40ns), 6KB on chip cache
Vup:	5.0	Tps:	39
Bus:	SCSI (4 MB/s)	Interfaces:	Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ) (?)
Memory:	Maximum 32MB	Enclosure:	BA42-A
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	MicroVAX 3100 M40 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box

Nickname:	Waverley/S	Cpu:	KA45, SOC 25 MHz (40ns), 6KB on chip cache
Vup:	5.0	Tps:	78 or 39(est) (both from DEC webpages)
Bus:	SCSI (4 MB/s)	Interfaces:	Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ)
Memory:	Minimum 8MB, Maximum 32MB	Enclosure:	BA42-B, 144W
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	MicroVAX 3100 M30 used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box

Nickname:	Waverley/M	Cpu:	KA47, Mariah 50MHz (20ns), 2KB on chip cache, 256K external cache
Vup:	12	Tps:	78
Bus:	SCSI (Max 4MB/s)	Interfaces:	Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ) (?)
Memory:	Maximum 72MB	Enclosure:	(?)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	SCSI interface uses SCSI-2 NCR-53C94

Nickname:	Waverly/M+	Cpu:	KA55, NVAX 62.5MHz (16ns), 8KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	16	Tps:	110
Bus:	2 SCSI	Interfaces:	Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ)
Memory:	Minimum 16MB, Maximum 128MB	Enclosure:	BA42-B, 180W
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

Nickname:	Waverly/M+	Cpu:	KA58, NVAX (16ns), 8KB on chip cache (?), 128KB external cache
Vup:	16	Tps:	110
Bus:	1 SCSI (and 1 optional)	Memory:	Minimum 64MB, Maximum 512MB
Enclosure:	MiniTower or rackmount	Introduced:	1996?
NetBSD:	Probably (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

Nickname:	Cheetah	Cpu:	KA50, NVAX 72MHz (14ns), 10KB cache on chip, 128KB on board
Vup:	24	Tps:	125
Bus:	SCSI (Max 4MB/s)	Interfaces:	Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ) (?)
Memory:	Maximum 128MB	Enclosure:	(?)
NetBSD:	Probably (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	SCSI interface uses SCSI-2 NCR-53C94

Nickname:	Cheetah+	Cpu:	KA51, NVAX (12ns), 10KB cache on chip, 512KB on board
Vup:	32	Tps:	165
Bus:	none (?) Q-bus (?)	NetBSD:	Probably (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Cheetah++	Cpu:	KA56, NVAX 100MHz (10ns?)
Vup:	38	Tps:	190
Bus:	2 SCSI	Interfaces:	Ethernet (thick/thin), 3 DEC423 (MMJ), 1 RS232 (MMJ)
Memory:	Minimum 16MB, Maximum 128MB	Enclosure:	BA42-B, 180W
NetBSD:	Probably (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

Nickname:	Cheetah++	Cpu:	KA59, NVAX (10ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	38	Tps:	200
Bus:	1 SCSI (and 1 optional)	Memory:	Minimum 64MB, Maximum 512MB
Enclosure:	Minitower or rackmount	Introduced:	1996?
NetBSD:	Probably (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Seven additional SCSI devices with option KZDDA-xx

Nickname:	Mayfair II	Cpu:	KA640, CVAX chip (100ns), 1KB cache on chip, 4MB RAM
Vup:	2.4	Tps:	19
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI disk interface (Max 4.0MB/s)	Interfaces:	Ethernet - one or two
Enclosure:	Minitower	Memory:	Maximum 52MB (ECC)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD. (but DSSI not supported as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX 3400 used same hardware in a larger (?) box, the KA640 CPU card has 4MB of DRAM on board for lower cost systems.

Nickname:	Mayfair II	Cpu:	KA640, CVAX (100ns), 1KB cache on chip, 4MB RAM
Vup:	2.4	Tps:	19
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI disk interface (Max 4.0MB/s)	Interfaces:	Ethernet - one or two
Enclosure:	BA213	Memory:	Maximum 52MB (ECC)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD. (but DSSI not supported as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX 3300 used same hardware in a smaller box (BA215)

Nickname:	Mayfair	Cpu:	KA650, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache (180ns)
Vup:	2.7	Tps:	21
Bus:	Q-bus (Max 3.3MB/s)	Memory:	Maximum 32MB (ECC) (maybe 64MB with 4 boards)
Enclosure:	BA213	Introduced:	September 1987
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	MicroVAX 3600 used same hardware in a larger BA213 pre-mounted in an H9644 box

Nickname:	Mayfair	Cpu:	KA650, CVAX chip (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64K external cache (180ns)
Vup:	2.7	Tps:	21
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI bus (Max 3.3MB/s)	Memory:	Maximum 64MB (ECC)
Enclosure:	H9644 system cabinet	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI bus (Max 3.3MB/s)
Enclosure:	H9644 system cabinet	Interfaces:	1 or 2 ethernet
Memory:	Maximum 64MB (ECC)	Introduced:	September 1987
Image:	MicroVAX 3900.	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX 3500 used same hardware in a smaller (?) box Usually delivered in a BA213 chassis with an RA82 on top. Often paired with a second cabinet containing TU81-PLUS and a second RA82 in the bottom. The VAXserver 3600 and VAXserver 3602 seem essentially identical base machines
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX 3500 used same hardware in a smaller (?) box Usually delivered in a BA213 chassis with an RA82 on top. Often paired with a second cabinet containing TU81-PLUS and a second RA82 in the bottom. The VAXserver 3600 and VAXserver 3602 seem essentially identical base machines

Nickname:	Mayfair III	Cpu:	KA655, CVAX+ chip (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache (120ns)
Vup:	3.8	Tps:	30
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI bus (Max 3.3MB/s)	Interfaces:	1 or 2 ethernet
Memory:	Maximum 64MB (ECC)	Enclosure:	BA213
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX 3900 is the same machine in an H9644 w/RA90 drives

Nickname:	Mayfair III	Cpu:	KA655, CVAX+ chip (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache (120ns)
Vup:	3.8	Tps:	30
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI bus (Max 3.3MB/s)	Enclosure:	H9644 system cabinet
Interfaces:	1 or 2 ethernet	Memory:	Maximum 64MB (ECC)
Image:	MicroVAX 3900.	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD.
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	MicroVAX 3800 used same hardware in a BA213

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VAXstation I VAXstation II VAXstation II/GPX VAXstation 2000 VAXstation 3100 M30 VAXstation 3100 M38 VAXstation 3100 M40 VAXstation 3100 M48 VAXstation 3100 M76 VAXstation 3200/3500 VAXstation 3520 VAXstation 3540 VAXstation 4000 VLC (M30) VAXstation 4000 M60 VAXstation 4000 M90 VAXstation 4000 M90A VAXstation 4000 M96 VAXstation 8000

Nickname:	Seahorse	Cpu:	KD32, UV1 (250ns)
Vup:	0.3	Bus:	Q-bus
Introduced:	October 1984	Image:	MicroVAX-I (same box)
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Effectively a MicroVAX I with graphics

Nickname:	Mayflower	Cpu:	KA630, UV2 (200ns), no cache
Vup:	0.9	Tps:	7
Bus:	Q-bus (Max 3.3 MB/s)
Memory:	1MB on motherboard, can add up 16MB in 2,4,8, or 16MB cards (base 1MB disabled) (parity)
Enclosure:	BA23 or BA123	Image:	MicroVAX-II in a BA123 enclosure (same box)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD. (No support for VCB01 as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Can be made from a MicroVAX II by adding VCB01, or into a VAXstation II/GPX by replacing VCB01 with VCB02

Nickname:	Caylith	Cpu:	KA630, UV2 (200ns), no cache
Vup:	0.9	Tps:	7
Bus:	Q-bus (Max 3.3 MB/s)
Memory:	1MB on motherboard, can add up 16MB in 2,4,8, or 16MB cards (base 1MB disabled) (parity)
Enclosure:	BA23 or BA123	Image:	MicroVAX-II in a BA123 enclosure (same box)
Introduced:	December 1985	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD (no support for VCB02 as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Can be made from a MicroVAX II by adding VCB02, or into a VAXstation II by replacing VCB02 with VCB01. There was a two user /GPX that used two sets of VCB02 cards

Nickname:	VAXstar; Kapri	Cpu:	KA410, UV2 (200ns), no cache
Vup:	0.9	Tps:	7
Memory:	Base 2MB. Space for one extra board of 4M, 8M or 12MB for a maximum of 14MB. Clearpoint produced a 16MB board that also included an updated ROM required for the vax accept the board (parity)
Bus:	none (3.3 MB/s max internal I/O)	Max power:	160 W
Introduced:	February 1987	Image:	VAXstation-2000
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Can be converted to MicroVAX 2000 by moving one jumper and adding MMJ converter pack.

Nickname:	PVAX	Cpu:	KA42-A, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	2.8	Tps:	22
Bus:	Two NCR-5380 SCSI-1 busses, or SCSI-1 & ST-506. (on daughter card)	Enclosure:	BA42-A
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VAXstation 3100 M40 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box. VAXterminal VT1300 is a VAXstation 3100 M30 without the daughter card. Can toggle switch to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-B. Video on motherboard, where SCSI is on MicroVAX 3100 M10

Nickname:	PVAX rev	Cpu:	KA42-B, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	3.8	Tps:	(?)
Memory:	4MB on cpu board. 4, 12, or 16MB boards to max 32MB	Bus:	Two NCR-5380 SCSI-1 busses, or SCSI-1 & ST-506. (on daughter card)
Enclosure:	BA42-A	Max power:	348 W
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VAXstation 3100 M48 used same hardware in a larger BA42-B box. Can toggle switch to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-E. Video on motherboard, where SCSI is on MicroVAX 3100 M10e

Nickname:	PVAX	Cpu:	KA42-A, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	2.8	Tps:	22
Bus:	Two NCR-5380 SCSI-1 busses, or SCSI-1 & ST-506. (on daughter card)	Enclosure:	BA42-B
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VAXstation 3100 M30 used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box. Can toggle switch to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-B. Video on motherboard, where SCSI is on MicroVAX 3100 M20

Nickname:	PVAX rev	Cpu:	KA42-B, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	3.8	Tps:	(?)
Memory:	4MB on cpu board. 4, 12, or 16MB boards to max 32MB	Bus:	Two NCR-5380 SCSI-1 busses, or SCSI-1 & ST-506. (on daughter card)
Enclosure:	BA42-B	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VAXstation 3100 M38 used same hardware in a smaller BA42-A box. Can toggle switch to get VAXserver 3100 KA41-E. Video on motherboard, where SCSI is on MicroVAX 3100 M20e

Nickname:	RigelMAX	Cpu:	KA43-A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	7.6	Tps:	(?)
Memory:	None on cpu board. 8 slots for 4MB MS44-AA modules. Max 32MB	Bus:	Two NCR-5380 SCSI busses on motherboard
Enclosure:	BA42A	Max power:	180 W
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Mayfair/GPX	Cpu:	KA650, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	2.8	Tps:	(?)
Bus:	Q-bus	Enclosure:	(?)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Firefox	Cpu:	Dual CPU KA60, CVAX (80ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	3-10 (?) Probably around 5.5	Tps:	(?)
Bus:	M-bus (9 slots), SCSI, Q-bus adapter with 3 quadheight slots	Enclosure:	VS60S
NetBSD:	Probably not (As of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAXstation 3540. CPU, memory, I/O, graphics and Q-bus-adapter modules sit in M-bus slots. Limited Q-bus modules supported: CXY08, DRQ3B, DVS11, TQK70 and TSV05

Nickname:	Firefox	Cpu:	Quad CPU KA60, CVAX (80ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	10	Tps:	(?)
Bus:	M-bus (9 slots), SCSI, Q-bus adapter with 3 quadheight slots	Enclosure:	VS60S
NetBSD:	Probably not (As of NetBSD 1.4)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Quad processor version of VAXstation 3540 CPU, memory, I/O, graphics and Q-bus-adapter modules sit in M-bus slots. Limited Q-bus modules supported: CXY08, DRQ3B, DVS11, TQK70 and TSV05

Nickname:	PVAX2/VLC	Cpu:	KA48, SOC 25MHz (40ns), 6KB on chip cache
Vup:	6	Specmark89:	6.2
Tps:	(?)	Bus:	SCSI
Memory:	Min 8MB, Max 24MB. MS40-BA, memory is standard 72-pin, 80-ns, parity. Larger PS/2 won't fit because of the low profile case.
Max power:	105 W	Enclosure:	BA10A
Documentation:	EK-VAXVL-OG VLC-Owner Guide	Order number:	PV31x-xx
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD (no support for graphics or audio as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VLC stands for 'very low cost'. This model is also known as 'VAXstation 4000 M30'. It has an AMD79c30 for ISDN and telephone-grade audio. The connections for an internal speaker are there, but it's not built in.

Nickname:	PMariah	Cpu:	KA46, Mariah 55MHz (18ns), 2KB on chip cache, 256K external cache
Vup:	12	Specmark:	12
Tps:	95	Bus:	Turbochannel, SCSI
Memory:	Min 8MB, Max 104MB, installed in pairs, MS44L-AA 4 MB parity, MS44-DA 32 MB parity
Enclosure:	BA46-B	Max power:	465 W
Order number:	PV61x-xx	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD (no support for graphics or audio as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18

Nickname:	Cougar	Cpu:	KA49-A, NVAX 72MHz (14ns), 10KB on chip cache, 256KB external cache
Vup:	40	Specmark89:	32.8
Tps:	125	Bus:	Turbochannel, SCSI
Enclosure:	BA46-B	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD (no support for graphics or audio as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Cougar+	Cpu:	KA49-A, NVAX 83MHz (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 256KB external cache
Specmark89:	38.5	Tps:	125
Mem module:	MS44L-BC 16MB parity, MS44-DC 64 MB parity	Documentation:	EK-VAXOG-DK Model 90 Owner's and System Installation Guide
Max power:	465 W	Enclosure:	BA46-B
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD (no support for graphics or audio as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Cougar++	Cpu:	KA49-C, NVAX 100MHz (10ns?), 10KB on chip cache, ??KB external cache
Vup:	48.7	Specmark89:	45.6
Tps:	190	Memory:	Min 16MB, Max 128MB
Enclosure:	BA46-B	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Lynx	Cpu:	(?), V-11 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache
Vup:	0.9-2	Tps:	(?)
Bus:	VAXBI (six slot) and CI	Memory:	Min 4MB
Enclosure:	about the size of a BA213	Introduced:	1988
NetBSD:	Probably not (as of NetBSD 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Same CPU as in VAX 8200, 8300, 8250, and 8350. Digital's first true 3D workstation. Based on the VAX 8200 CPU packaged in a deskside enclosure, the VAXstation 8000 used a sophisticated 3D graphics subsystem designed with Evans and Sutherland. This graphics subsystem consisted of the complete 3D graphics pipeline and additional hardware support for such features as hardware anti-aliasing of vectors and depth queuing.

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VAXserver 3100 KA41-B VAXserver 3100 KA41-E VAXserver 3600 VAXserver 3602 VAXserver 3900

Nickname:	(?)	Cpu:	KA41-B, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, (32KB external cache?)
Vup:	2.4-2.8 (??)	Tps:	19
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Created either by replacing EPROM in a MicroVAX 3100 M10 / MicroVAX 3100 M20, or flicking switch on VAXstation 3100 M30 / VAXstation 3100 M40 (?)

Nickname:	(?)	Cpu:	KA41-E, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, (32KB on chip cache)
Vup:	3.5	Tps:	22 (? maybe 30?)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Created either by replacing EPROM in a MicroVAX 3100 M10e / MicroVAX 3100 M20e, or flicking switch on VAXstation 3100 M38 / VAXstation 3100 M48 (?)

Nickname:	Mayfair (?)	Cpu:	KA650, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache
Vup:	2.8 (?)	Tps:	21 (?)
Bus:	Q-bus (?)	Memory:	Maximum 64MB (4 boards) (?)
Enclosure:	BA213	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Appears to be identical to the MicroVAX 3600 (specs copied across), and VAXserver 3602

Nickname:	Mayfair (?)	Cpu:	KA650, CVAX chip @ 90ns, 64KB external cache (?)
Vup:	(?)	Tps:	(?)
Bus:	Q-bus	Memory:	(?)
Enclosure:	2 * BA213	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	1998-01-25
Notes:	Effectively two VAXserver 3600 (or MicroVAX 3600) CPU boxes sharing a single RA82

Nickname:	(?)	Cpu:	KA655, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache (120ns)
Vup:	3.8	Tps:	30
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI bus (Max 3.3MB/s)	Enclosure:	H9644 system cabinet
Interfaces:	1 or 2 ethernet	Memory:	Maximum 64MB (ECC)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	same as MicroVAX 3900?

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VAX 11/725 VAX 11/730 VAX 11/750 VAX 11/780 VAX 11/782 VAX 11/784 VAX 11/785 VAX 11/787

Nickname:	LCN	Cpu:	(?), <730> (270ns)
Vup:	0.3	Bus:	UNIBUS
Enclosure:	(?)	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	VAX 11/730 used same hardware in a larger case

Nickname:	Nebula	Cpu:	KA730, <730> (270ns)
Vup:	0.3	Bus:	UNIBUS
Enclosure:	26*47*66 cm (H*W*D), 45kg, 470W	Introduced:	April 1982
Image:	VAX 11/730	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	VAX 11/725 used same hardware in a smaller case

Nickname:	Comet	Cpu:	KA750, <750> (320ns), 4KB on chip cache
Vup:	0.65	Tps:	5
Bus:	Up to 3 UNIBUSes, 2 MASSBUSes, and CI bus.	Memory:	Maximum 14MB
Enclosure:	106*73*76 cm (H*W*D), 182kg, 1700W	Introduced:	October 1980
Image:	VAX 11/750	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-18

Nickname:	Star	Cpu:	KA780, 78032 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache
Vup:	1.0	Tps:	8
Bus:	SBI with 15 free nexus slots. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI.
Memory:	Maximum 512M (theoretical)	Enclosure:	153*118*76 cm (H*W*D), 498kg, 6225W
Introduced:	October 1977	Image:	Vax 11/780
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Earlier, slower version of the VAX 11/785. First VAX

Nickname:	Atlas	Cpu:	Dual KA780, 78032 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache
Vup:	1.8
Bus:	2 SBIs with 15 nexus slots each. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI. (?)
Introduced:	1982	NetBSD:	Probably
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	ASMP dual CPU system comprising two VAX 11/780s connected via a (MA780?) 4Mb shared memory cabinet. Apparently faster when split back into two VAX 11/780s.

Nickname:	VAXimus	Cpu:	(?) '780'
Vup:	3.5	Bus:	UNIBUS, MASSBUS, and CI bus. (? Unknown numbers)
NetBSD:	(?) Probably	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Custom-made for specific applications; probably no more than 10 ever produced 4 11/780s joined by MA780 multiport memory

Nickname:	Superstar	Cpu:	KA785, <785> (133ns), 32KB on chip cache
Vup:	1.5
Bus:	SBI with 15 free nexus slots. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI.
Memory:	Maximum 512M (theoretical)	Enclosure:	153*118*76 cm (H*W*D), 498kg, 6225W
Introduced:	April 1984	Image:	VAX 11/785
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Later, faster version of the VAX 11/780. The final machines in the 11/7x0 range would have been the 11/790 and 11/795, but were renamed the VAX 8600 and VAX 8650 respectively.

Nickname:	(?)	Cpu:	Dual KA785 '780'
Vup:	(?)
Bus:	2 SBIs with 15 nexus slots each. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI. (?)
Memory:	Maximum 512M (theoretical) (?)	NetBSD:	(?)
Last updated:	1998-01-28
Notes:	If it existed at all, it was two VAX 11/785s connected in an ASMP system. May have been sighted in Australian Defence Department

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VAX 8200 VAX 8250 VAX 8300 VAX 8350 VAX 8500 VAX 8530 VAX 8550 VAX 8600 VAX 8650 VAX 8700 VAX 8800 VAX 8810 VAX 8820 VAX 8830 VAX 8840 VAX 8842 VAX 8974 VAX 8978

Cpu:	KA820, V-11 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache	Vup:	0.9
Tps:	(?)	Busses:	1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS
Interfaces:	Ethernet	Memory:	max 128MB ECC
Introduced:	January 1986	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Cpu:	KA825, V-11 (160ns), 8KB on chip cache	Vup:	1.2
Tps:	10	Busses:	1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS; max throughput 13.3MB/s
Interfaces:	Ethernet	Memory:	max 128MB ECC
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	KA820 processor in a BA32 case. BI (either 12 or 24 slot). Optional Unibus with DWBUA adapter. Same as VAX 8200 with additional CPU

Cpu:	Dual KA820, V-11 (200ns), 8KB on chip cache	Vup:	1.7
Tps:	(?)	Busses:	1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS
Interfaces:	Ethernet	Memory:	max 128MB ECC
Introduced:	January 1986	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 8200

Cpu:	KA825, V-11 (160ns), 8KB on chip cache	Vup:	2.3
Tps:	18	Busses:	1 VAXBI, optional UNIBUS
Interfaces:	Ethernet	Memory:	max 128MB ECC
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Same as VAX 8300 with additional CPU

Cpu:	KA85, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	3
Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VAX 8550 with microcode adjusted to slow it down. Later microcode update removed NOPs and upgraded to VAX 8530.

Cpu:	KA85, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	4
Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	VAX 8500 with updated microcode

Cpu:	KA85, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	6
Tps:	47	Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O
Memory:	Maximum 320MB	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Similar to VAX 8700, but in larger box and not upgradable to VAX 8800

Alias:	VAX 11/790	Nickname:	Venus
Cpu:	KA86, <8600> (80ns), 16KB on chip cache	Vup:	4.2
Tps:	33
Bus:	2 SBIs with 15 nexus slots each. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI.
Memory:	Maximum 256M (ECC)	Introduced:	1984
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Slower version of the VAX 8650 (11/795). Developed in Marlboro, in the building identified as LCG Was originally intended to be an 11/790 but renamed before launch.

Alias:	VAX 11/795	Nickname:	Morningstar
Cpu:	KA865, <8650> (55ns), 16KB on chip cache	Vup:	6.0
Tps:	47
Bus:	2 SBIs with 15 nexus slots each. Each slot can take a UBA (UNIBUS adapter), MBA (MASSBUS Adapter), or CI.
Memory:	Maximum 256MB (ECC)	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Faster version of the VAX 8600 (11/790). The last VAX to be made bug-for-bug compatible with the VAX 11/780 /785. Was originally intended to be an 11/795 but renamed before launch.

Nickname:	Nautilus	Cpu:	KA88, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache
Vup:	6	Tps:	47
Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	PRO console. Single processor VAX 8800, can be upgraded to 8800 Replaced with redesigned VAX 8810.

Nickname:	Nautilus	Cpu:	Dual KA88, <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache
Vup:	12	Bus:	NMI processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O
Introduced:	January 1986	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	PRO console. Dual processor VAX 8700. Replaced with redesigned 8820.

Cpu:	(?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	6.0
Tps:	47	Bus:	PMI (updated NMI) processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	MicroVAX II console. Basically an 8550 processor in a bigger box with space for additional processors to make it into an 8820 or 8840

Cpu:	Dual (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	11.0
Bus:	PMI (updated NMI) processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 8810

Cpu:	Triple (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	17.0
Bus:	PMI (updated NMI) processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 8810

Cpu:	Quad (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	22.0
Bus:	PMI (updated NMI) processor/memory backplane with VAXBI I/O	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 8810

Cpu:	Four (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	22.0
Last updated:	2003-07-18	Notes:	System is two VAX 8820s connected together

Cpu:	Four (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	24
Introduced:	January 1987	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	System is four VAX 8700s connected together

Cpu:	Eight (?), <8800> (45ns), 64KB on chip cache	Vup:	48
Memory:	Maximum 4GB ECC	Introduced:	January 1987
Last updated:	2003-07-18	Notes:	System is eight VAX 8700s connected together

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VAX 4000 M100 VAX 4000 M100A VAX 4000 M105A VAX 4000 M106A VAX 4000 M108 VAX 4000 M200 VAX 4000 M215 VAX 4000 M300 VAX 4000 M400 VAX 4000 M430 VAX 4000 M500 VAX 4000 M500A VAX 4000 M505A VAX 4000 M600 VAX 4000 M600A VAX 4000 M700A VAX 4000 M705A

Nickname:	Cheetah-Q	Cpu:	KA52, NVAX 72MHz (14ns), 8KB cache on chip, 128KB external cache
Vup:	24	Spec:	31.1
Tps:	125	Bus:	1 Q-bus, 1 SCSI (NCR-53C94), 1 DSSI (Max 8.5MB/s)
Interfaces:	ethernet on CPU board	Memory:	Maximum 128MB
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	similar to MicroVAX 3100 M40
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Qbus expansion possible through cable to external Qbus cabinet

Nickname:	Cheetah-Q	Cpu:	KA52, NVAX 72MHz (14ns), 10KB cache on chip, 128KB external cache
Vup:	24	Spec:	31.1
Tps:	125	Bus:	1 Q-bus, 1 SCSI (NCR-53C94), 1 DSSI (Max 8.5MB/s)
Interfaces:	ethernet on CPU board	Memory:	Maximum 128MB
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	similar to MicroVAX 3100 M40
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Q-bus expansion possible through cable to external cabinet

Nickname:	Cheetah-Q+	Cpu:	KA53, NVAX 83MHz (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	32	Spec:	41.2
Tps:	180	Bus:	1 Q-bus, 1 SCSI (NCR-53C94), 1 DSSI (Max 8.5MB/s)
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Cpu:	KA54, NVAX 100MHz (10ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache	Vup:	48.7
Tps:	215	Bus:	Q-bus (max throughput 3.3MB/s), DSSI (max throughput 8MB/s)
Memory:	Max 128MB	Enclosure:	BA42B or Rackmount: BA42B mounted sideways in a slide shelf
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Cpu:	KA57, NVAX 100MHz (10ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache	Vup:	38
Tps:	225	Memory:	Max 512MB
Enclosure:	mini tower or rackmount	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Spitfire	Cpu:	KA660, SOC (35ns), 6KB cache on chip
Vup:	5	Spec:	5.6
Tps:	40	Bus:	Q-bus, 3 DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board, AUI/BNC	Memory:	Minimum 16MB, max 64MB
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	Tower case, approx 3' x 1' x 1' or BA430
Image:	VAX-4000/200	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Popular CPU upgrade for any earlier KA6x0 VAX Fastest VAX that can be put on the Q-bus directly KA660 has attached 16MB of memory (MS650-BA)

Tps:	40	Last updated:	1998-11-19

Nickname:	Pele
Cpu:	KA670, Rigel 143 MHz (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache with full ECC
Vup:	8	Spec:	9.2
Tps:	60	Bus:	Q-bus, dual DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board	Memory:	Minimum 32MB, maximum 512MB
Introduced:	1989	Enclosure:	BA440
Image:	VAX-4000/300	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Usually shipped with a KZQSA SCSI controller, TK50 or TK70, occasionally a TF86. Can hold up to 4 internal DSSI disks (RF3x or RF7x series), or 3 if tape drive in frame. 256K firmware ROM. Most Q22-bus peripheral devices are supported, as long as a quad-height board doesn't use the Qbus on both halves. (The bottom half is an extension bus.) 7 slots are provided. Uses S-box cards, such as the CXA16 and KZQSA-SA, and RFxxE-AF series disks. Upgradeable to KA690 CPU (requires MS690 memory and backplane upgrade for early machines).

Nickname:	Omega	Cpu:	KA675, NVAX 63MHz (16ns), 8KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	16	Spec:	22.3
Tps:	95	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Tps:	40
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Last updated:	2001-09-30

Nickname:	Omega/N	Cpu:	KA680, NVAX (14ns), 10KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	24	Tps:	125
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI	Interfaces:	ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Omega/N	Cpu:	KA681, NVAX (14ns), 10KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	24	Spec:	41.1
Tps:	125	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Omega/N+	Cpu:	(?), NVAX 83MHz (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	32	Tps:	185
Bus:	Q-bus (max throughput 3.3MB/s), 2 DSSI (max throughput 16MB/s)
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Enclosure:	BA440 or BA441 (Rackmount)	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Omega/N+	Cpu:	KA690, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	32	Tps:	185
Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI	Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Omega/N+	Cpu:	KA691, NVAX 83MHz (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	32	Spec:	41.1
Tps:	185	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	Enclosure:	BA440
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Legacy	Cpu:	KA692, NVAX 100MHz (10ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	40	Spec:	51.6
Tps:	255	Bus:	Q-bus, DSSI
Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Introduced:	1991 or later	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Legacy+	Cpu:	KA694, NVAX 111MHz (9ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	45	Tps:	280
Bus:	Q-bus (max throughput 3.3MB/s), 2 DSSI (max throughput 16MB/s)	Interfaces:	SGEC ethernet on CPU board
Memory:	From 16 MB (one MS690-AA board) to 512 MB (4 MS690-DA boards of 128 MB each, -BA=32MB, -CA=64MB)
Enclosure:	BA440 or BA441 (Rackmount)	NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD
Last updated:	2003-07-17

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VAX 6210 VAX 6220 VAX 6230 VAX 6240 VAX 6310 VAX 6320 VAX 6330 VAX 6340 VAX 6350 VAX 6360 VAX 6410 VAX 6420 VAX 6430 VAX 6440 VAX 6450 VAX 6460 VAX 6510 VAX 6520 VAX 6530 VAX 6540 VAX 6550 VAX 6560 VAX 6610 VAX 6620 VAX 6630 VAX 6640 VAX 6650 VAX 6660

Nickname:	Calypso/XCP	Cpu:	KA62A, CVAX (80ns), 1KB on chip cache, 256KB external cache (160ns)
Vup:	2.8	Tps:	22
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI; max throughput 60MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 256MB ECC
Enclosure:	60.5" h x 30.5" w x 30.0" d	Introduced:	April 1988
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Vup:	5.5	Last updated:	2003-07-18

Vup:	8.3	Last updated:	2003-07-18

Vup:	11.0	Last updated:	2003-07-18

Nickname:	Calypso/XCP; Hyperion	Cpu:	KA62B, CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 256KB external cache (120ns)
Vup:	3.8	Tps:	35
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI; max throughput 60MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 256MB ECC
Introduced:	January 1989	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Vup:	7.5	Last updated:	2003-07-18

Vup:	11.3	Last updated:	2003-07-18

Vup:	15.0	Last updated:	2003-07-18

Vup:	18.6	Last updated:	2003-07-18

Vup:	22.0	Last updated:	2003-07-18

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	7.0	Tps:	55
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI; max throughput 60MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 256MB ECC
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Dual KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	13.0	Tps:	90
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 6410

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Triple KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	19.0	Tps:	125
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 6410

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Quad KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	25.0	Tps:	155
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 6410

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Five KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	31.0	Tps:	173
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 6410

Nickname:	Calypso/XRP	Cpu:	Six KA64A, Rigel (28ns), 2KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	36.0	Tps:	185
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 6410

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	13.0	Tps:	90
Bus:	1 XMI, 5 BI, 4 CI, 12 DSSI, 2 FDDI, 2 VME; max throughput 80MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 512MB ECC
Introduced:	October 1990	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-18

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Dual KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	25.0	Tps:	150
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 6510

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Triple KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	37.0	Tps:	200
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 6510

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Quad KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	49.0	Tps:	250
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 6510

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Five KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	61.0	Tps:	285
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 6510

Nickname:	Calypso/XMP	Cpu:	Six KA65A, Mariah (16ns), 2KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	72.0	Tps:	300
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	October 1990
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 6510

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	32	Tps:	185
Bus:	1 XMI, 5 BI, 4 CI, 12 DSSI, 2 FDDI, 2 VME; max throughput 80MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 1GB
Introduced:	November 1991	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-18

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Dual KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	"32-150"; probably about 55	Tps:	310
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 6610

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Triple KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	"32-150"; probably about 79	Tps:	420
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 6610

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Quad KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	"32-150"; probably about 102	Tps:	520
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 6610

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Five KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	"32-150"; probably about 126	Tps:	585
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 6610

Nickname:	Neptune	Cpu:	Six KA66A, NVAX (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 2MB external cache
Vup:	150	Tps:	620
Bus:	XMI, BI, CI, DSSI	Introduced:	November 1991
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-18
Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 6610

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VAX 7610 VAX 7620 VAX 7630 VAX 7640 VAX 7650 VAX 7660 VAX 7710 VAX 7720 VAX 7730 VAX 7740 VAX 7750 VAX 7760 VAX 7810 VAX 7820 VAX 7830 VAX 7840 VAX 7850 VAX 7860

Nickname:	Laser/Neon	Cpu:	KA7AA, NVAX+ (11ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	35	Tps:	210
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI; max throughput 400MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 3.5GB
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Laser/Neon	Cpu:	Dual (?), NVAX+ (11ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"35-120"; probably about 63	Tps:	350
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 7610

Nickname:	Laser/Neon	Cpu:	Triple (?), NVAX+ (11ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"35-120"; probably about 91	Tps:	475
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 7610

Nickname:	Laser/Neon	Cpu:	Quad (?), NVAX+ (11ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	120	Tps:	590
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 7610

Tps:	660	Last updated:	1998-11-19

Tps:	705	Last updated:	1998-11-19

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	KA7AB, NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	50	Tps:	315
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Dual (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"50-250"; probably about 90	Tps:	550
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 7710

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Triple (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"50-250"; probably about 130	Tps:	660
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 7710

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Quad (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"50-250"; probably about 170	Tps:	750
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 7710

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Five (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	"50-250"; probably about 210	Tps:	900
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 7710

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton	Cpu:	Six (?), NVAX++ (7.5ns), 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	250	Tps:	1004
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 7710

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Cpu:	KA7AC, (?) 170.9 MHz, 10KB on chip cache, 4MB external cache
Vup:	60	Tps:	375
Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI; maximum throughput 640MB/s	Memory:	Maximum 3.5GB
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	"60-300"; probably about 108
Tps:	753	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAX 7810

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	"60-300"; probably about 156
Tps:	1107	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Triple processor version of VAX 7810

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	"60-300"; probably about 204
Tps:	1302	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Quad processor version of VAX 7810

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	"60-300"; probably about 252
Tps:	1530	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Five processor version of VAX 7810

Nickname:	Laser/Krypton+	Vup:	300
Tps:	1795	Bus:	XMI, CI, DSSI
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Six processor version of VAX 7810

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VT1200 VT1300 VAXft 110 VAXft 310 VAXft 410 VAXft 520 VAXft 610 VAXft 612 VAXft 810 VAXft 3000 VAX 9000 M110 VAX 9000 M210 VAX 9000 M310 VAX 9000 M410 VAX 9000 M420 VAX 9000 M430 VAX 9000 M440 VAX 10610 VAX 10620 VAX 10630 VAX 10640 VAX 10650 VAX 10660

Cpu:	?	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD
Notes:	A ROM based X terminal with a non vax CPU.

Cpu:	KA42-A, CVAX (90ns), 1KB on chip cache, 64KB external cache	Memory:	4MB on cpu board. 4, (12, or 16MB?) boards to max 8MB (32MB?)
Enclosure:	BA42-A	Max power:	348W
NetBSD:	Can run NetBSD	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Diskless VAXstation 3100 M30 mopbooted with either DECwindows or X. Can be upgraded to a 'full' VAXstation 3100 with a kit from DEC.

Nickname:	Cirrus	Cpu:	(?), CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 32KB external cache
Vup:	2.4	Tps:	30
Bus:	2 DSSI	Interfaces:	4 ethernet (2 redundant)
Memory:	Maximum 96MB	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault Tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

Nickname:	Cirrus	Cpu:	(?), CVAX+ (60ns), 1KB on chip cache, 32KB external cache
Vup:	3.8	Tps:	30
Bus:	DSSI	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault Tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

Nickname:	Cirrus II	Cpu:	(?), SOC (35ns), 6KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	6.0	Tps:	47
Bus:	2 DSSI	Interfaces:	8 ethernet (4 redundant)
Memory:	Maximum 256MB	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

Last updated:	2003-07-17

Nickname:	Cirrus II	Cpu:	(?), SOC (35ns), 6KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache
Vup:	6.0	Tps:	47
Bus:	4 DSSI	Interfaces:	8 ethernet (4 redundant)
Memory:	Maximum 256MB	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

Cpu:	Dual (?), SOC (35ns), 6KB on chip cache, 128KB external cache	Vup:	12
Tps:	78	Bus:	4 DSSI
Interfaces:	8 ethernet (4 redundant)	Memory:	Maximum 512MB
NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	Dual processor version of VAXft 610

Nickname:	Jetstream	Cpu:	(?), NVAX+ (12ns), 10KB on chip cache, 512KB external cache
Vup:	30	Tps:	185
Bus:	DSSI	NetBSD:	Probably not (as of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	"Fault tolerant" series; contained backups of most critical hardware

Vup:	3.8	Introduced:	February 1990
Last updated:	2003-07-18	Notes:	Another name for the VAXft 310? Actually has two processors running in lock-step

Cpu:	(?), <9000> (16ns), 136KB on chip cache	Tps:	175
Last updated:	1998-11-19

Nickname:	Aridus	Cpu:	(?), <9000> (16ns), 136KB on chip cache
Vup:	40	Tps:	175
Bus:	1 XMI, 8 CI, and 4 VAXBI (Max 80 MB/s)	Memory:	Maximum 512MB
Enclosures:	(with integrated power front end) SCU: 1.5m H x 0.67m W 0.76m D 335kg 4.4kW CPU: 1.5m H x 0.91m W 0.76m D 360kg 4.9kW I/O: 1.5m H x 0.91m W 0.76m D 510kg 2.2kW Options: UPC: 1.5m H x 1.16m W x 0.76m D 612kg 1.1kW (but I/O cab drops to 364kg 1.8kW) VAXBI: 1.5m H x 0.76m W x 0.76m D
Image:	VAX 9000	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.6.1)
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Requires special cooling and power. Only 400-500 VAX 9000 of any model made

Tps:	190	Last updated:	1998-11-19

Nickname:	Aridus
Cpu:	(?) '9AR' Aquarius (ECL/MCU) 128KB @16ns cache, 8KB @16ns instruction cache (per CPU)
Vup:	40	Tps:	190
Bus:	2 XMI, 10 CI, and 8 VAXBI (Max 160 MB/s)	Memory:	Maximum 512MB
Enclosures:	VAX 9000-400 (cabs are all 1.83m high) VAX 9000-410/420: SCU + CPU + I/O + UPC	Image:	VAX 9000
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4)	Last updated:	1998-11-19
Notes:	Requires special cooling and power. Only 400-500 VAX 9000 of any model were made

Vup:	79	Tps:	315
NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4)	Last updated:	1998-01-26
Notes:	Same as VAX 9000 M410, but with extra CPU

Vup:	118	Tps:	400
Bus:	4 XMI, 10 CI, and 14 VAXBI (Max 320 MB/s)	Enclosure:	VAX 9000-430/440: SCU + CPU + CPU + I/O + I/O + UPC + UPC
Image:	VAX 9000	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4)
Last updated:	1998-11-19	Notes:	Similar to VAX 9000 M410, but with extra CPUs and enclosures

Vup:	157	Tps:	530
Image:	VAX 9000	NetBSD:	Cannot run NetBSD (As of 1.4)
Last updated:	1998-11-19
Notes:	Same as VAX 9000 M430, but with extra CPU. VAX 9000-440 weighs in at 3626kg and sucks 36.6kW or so, more with VAXBI

Tps:	210	Last updated:	1998-11-19

Tps:	350	Last updated:	1998-11-19

Tps:	475	Last updated:	1998-11-19

Tps:	590	Last updated:	1998-11-19

Tps:	660	Last updated:	1998-11-19

Tps:	705	Last updated:	1998-11-19

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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

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

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	280MB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-06-02

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	700MB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-06-02

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	1GB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-06-02

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	2GB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-06-02

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	120MB	Size:	26.3 x 44.5 x 67.3 cm
Last updated:	2003-06-02

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	456MB	Size:	26.3 x 44.5 x 67.3 cm
Last updated:	1998-01-28

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	623MB	Size:	26.3 x 44.5 x 67.3 cm, 61.s kg
Last updated:	1998-01-28

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	1.26GB	Size:	26.6 x 23 x 68.5 cm, 13.6 kg
Last updated:	1998-01-28

Type:	disk	Interface:	SDI
Capacity:	1.5GB	Size:	(?)
Last updated:	1998-01-28

Type:	disk	Interface:	ST-506
Capacity:	42MB	Size:	5.25" half height
Last updated:	1998-01-28

Type:	disk	Interface:	ST-506
Capacity:	31MB	Size:	5.25" full height
Last updated:	2003-06-02

Type:	disk	Interface:	ST-506
Capacity:	71MB	Size:	5.25" full height
Last updated:	1998-01-28

Type:	disk	Interface:	ST-506
Capacity:	159MB	Size:	5.25" full height
Last updated:	1998-01-28

Type:	disk	Interface:	DSSI
Capacity:	143M	Size:	Half height 5.25"
Last updated:	1999-12-06

Type:	disk	Interface:	DSSI
Capacity:	380M	Size:	Half height 5.25"
Last updated:	1999-12-06

Type:	disk	Interface:	DSSI
Capacity:	852MB	Size:	Half height (?) 5.25"
Last updated:	1999-02-16

Type:	disk	Interface:	DSSI
Capacity:	1.6GB	Size:	Half height (?) 5.25"
Last updated:	1999-02-16

Type:	disk	Interface:	DSSI
Capacity:	400MB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	1999-02-16

Type:	disk	Interface:	DSSI
Capacity:	1GB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	1998-11-23

Type:	disk	Interface:	DSSI
Capacity:	2GB	Size:	Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated:	1998-11-23

Type:	disk	Interface:	DSSI
Capacity:	3.5GB	Size:	Full height (?) 5.25"
Last updated:	1999-02-16

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

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

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

Type:	disk	Interface:	MASSBUS
Capacity:	124MB	Size:	4' high floor cabinet
Last updated:	1999-03-10	Power:	120v 30A start, 15A run

Type:	cdrom	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	600MB	Last updated:	1998-05-14

Type:	cdrom	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	650MB	Size:	Half height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Type:	cdrom	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	600MB	Size:	Half height 5.25"
Last updated:	1998-01-24

Type:	3.5" floppy disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	1.4MB	Size:	(height?) 3.5"
Last updated:	1999-06-27

Type:	3.5" floppy disk	Interface:	SCSI (?)
Capacity:	2.88MB	Size:	(height?) 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Type:	5.25" floppy disk	Interface:	'MFM'
Capacity:	1.2MB	Size:	(height?) 5.14"
Last updated:	2000-02-15

Type:	floppy disk (dual 5.25)	Interface:	'MFM'
Capacity:	(?)	Size:	Full height 5.25
Last updated:	2000-02-15

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	52MB	Size:	3.5"
Last updated:	1998-01-28

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	104MB	Size:	3.5"
Last updated:	1998-01-28

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.

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,

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	245MB	Size:	3.5"
Last updated:	1998-05-14

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	426MB	Size:	3.5"
Last updated:	1998-05-14

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	535MB	Size:	Half height 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	1.05GB	Size:	Half height 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	2.1GB	Size:	Half height 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	2.1GB	Size:	Half height 3.5"
Last updated:	2003-03-17

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	332MB	Size:	(?)
Last updated:	1998-05-14

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	665MB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	1998-01-27

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	1.0GB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	1.3GB	Size:	Full height 5.25"
Last updated:	2001-07-07

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	2GB	Size:	5.25"
Last updated:	1998-05-14

Type:	disk	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	3.57GB	Size:	5.25"
Last updated:	1998-05-14

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

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

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

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	2.6GB	Size:	(?)
Last updated:	1998-01-26

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	1.2GB DDS	Xfer rate:	156KB/sec
Size:	(?)	Last updated:	1998-05-14

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	4.0GB DAT	Size:	3.5"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	4.0GB DAT	Size:	(?)
Last updated:	1998-01-26

Type:	tape	Interface:	(?)
Capacity:	(?)	Size:	19" rackmount - more details needed
Last updated:	1998-01-24

Type:	tape	Interface:	MASSBUS
Capacity:	40MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks	Last updated:	2000-02-15
Notes:	1600/800 BPI, speed 45 in/s

Type:	tape	Interface:	UNIBUS
Capacity:	40MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks	Last updated:	1999-08-21
Notes:	1600 BPI, speed 45 in/s

Type:	tape	Interface:	MASSBUS
Capacity:	(?)	Last updated:	1998-03-18
Notes:	1600 BPI

Type:	tape	Interface:	MASSBUS
Capacity:	40MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks	Last updated:	2000-02-15
Notes:	1600/800 BPI, speed 125 in/s

Type:	tape	Interface:	MASSBUS
Capacity:	145MB with 2400ft reel, 8KB blocks	Last updated:	2000-02-15
Notes:	6250/1600 BPI, speed 125 in/s

Type:	tape	Interface:	not TMSCP
Capacity:	(?)	Last updated:	1998-03-18
Notes:	1600 BPI

Type:	tape (reels)	Interface:	(?)
Capacity:	(?)	Size:	19" rackmount - more details needed
Last updated:	1998-01-24

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

Type:	tape	Interface:	(?)
Last updated:	1998-03-18

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	6.0GB DLT	Size:	5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	20.0GB DLT	Size:	5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	320MB (DC6320) / 525MB (DC6525)	Xfer rate:	200KB/sec
Size:	(?)	Last updated:	1998-05-14

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	2.0GB QIC	Size:	(?)
Last updated:	1998-01-26

Type:	tape	Interface:	SCSI
Capacity:	10.0GB 8mm	Size:	5.25"
Last updated:	2003-07-17

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CQD200 CQD203 CQD240 CQD243 DELQA DEQNA DQ132 DQ153 DQ686 DQ696 DRV-11 DZQ-11 KDA50 Q22 Q-bus expander QD21 QT13 QT14 QTS30 RQDX1 RQDX2 RQDX3 TKB70 TQK50 TUK50 TZK50 VCB01 VCB02

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	MSCP	Specification:	SCSI disks & tapes
Vendor:	CMD	Last updated:	1999-02-16
Notes:	xx3 has S-handle, /T is tape, /M is disk, /TM are disk & tape controller

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	MSCP	Specification:	SCSI disks & tapes
Vendor:	CMD	Last updated:	1999-02-16
Notes:	xx3 has S-handle, /T is tape, /M is disk, /TM are disk & tape controller

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	MSCP	Specification:	SCSI disks & tapes
Vendor:	CMD	Last updated:	1999-02-16
Notes:	xx3 has S-handle, /T is tape, /M is disk, /TM are disk & tape controller

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	MSCP	Specification:	SCSI disks & tapes
Vendor:	CMD	Last updated:	1999-02-16
Notes:	xx3 has S-handle, /T is tape, /M is disk, /TM are disk & tape controller

Type:	ethernet interface	Bus:	Q-bus
Specification:	M7516 DELQA Ethernet interface	Last updated:	2004-07-15

Type:	ethernet interface	Bus:	Q-bus
Last updated:	1998-01-24

Type:	Pertec tape controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Vendor:	Dilog	Last updated:	1999-02-16
Notes:	emulates TS11 and TSV05

Type:	Pertec tape controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Vendor:	Dilog	Last updated:	1998-11-23

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	MSCP	Specification:	ESDI disks
Vendor:	Dilog	Last updated:	1999-02-16
Notes:	controller for 4 disks.

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	MSCP	Specification:	ESDI disks
Vendor:	Dilog	Last updated:	1999-02-16
Notes:	controller for 2 disks.

Type:	ethernet interface	Bus:	Q-bus
Specification:	M7651 DRV-11 parallel interface	Last updated:	2004-07-15

Type:	serial card	Bus:	Q-bus
Specification:	4 port serial card	Last updated:	1998-01-24

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	MSCP	Specification:	SDI disks (eg: RA90)
Last updated:	1998-01-26

Type:	bus expander	Bus:	Q-bus
Specification:	M9404 Q22 Q-bus expander	Last updated:	2004-07-15

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	MSCP	Specification:	ESDI disks
Vendor:	Emulex	Last updated:	1999-02-16
Notes:	controller for 2 disks.

Type:	Pertec tape controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	TMSCP	Vendor:	Emulex
Last updated:	1999-02-16	Notes:	QT14 is a QT13 with S-handle

Type:	Pertec tape controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	TMSCP	Vendor:	Emulex
Last updated:	1999-02-16	Notes:	QT14 is a QT13 with S-handle

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	E(?)	Vendor:	MTI
Specification:	SCSI disks	Last updated:	1998-02-06

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus (quad width)
Specification:	M8639YA controller. Four drives. RX50, RD50, RD51, RD52, and RD53	Bus protocol:	MSCP
Last updated:	1998-01-26	Notes:	RX50 counts as two drives

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus (quad width)
Specification:	M8639YB controller. Four drives. RX50, RD50, RD51, RD52, and RD53	Bus protocol:	MSCP
Last updated:	1998-01-26	Notes:	There were at least two firmware releases of the RQDX2 RX50 counts as two drives

Type:	disk controller	Bus:	Q-bus (dual height)
Specification:	M7555 controller. Four drives. RX50, RX33, RD50, RD51, RD52, RD53, and RD3x	Bus protocol:	MSCP
Last updated:	1998-01-26	Notes:	RX50 counts as two drives

Interface:	VAXBI bus	Bus protocol:	TMSCP
Last updated:	1998-03-18	Notes:	Used to connect TK70 to a VAXBI bus machine

Type:	tape interface	Interface:	Q-bus
Bus protocol:	TMSCP	Last updated:	1998-01-28
Notes:	Used to connect TK50 to a Q-bus machine

Type:	tape interface	Interface:	UNIBUS
Bus protocol:	TMSCP	Last updated:	1998-01-28
Notes:	Used to connect TK50 to a UNIBUS machine

Type:	tape interface	Interface:	SCSI
Bus protocol:	TMSCP	Last updated:	1998-01-28
Notes:	Used to convert TK50 to TK50Z

Alias:	QVSS	Type:	video card
Bus:	Q-bus	Specification:	Monochrome
Last updated:	1998-01-24	Notes:	Came with vr290 to turn MicroVAX II into a VAXstation II

Alias:	QDSS	Type:	video card
Bus:	Q-bus	Specification:	4 (2 boards) or 8 (3 boards) plane colour
Last updated:	1998-01-24	Notes:	Used to turn MicroVAX II into a VAXstation II/GPX

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CI DSSI MASSBUS M-bus Q-bus SBI SDI SCSI ST-506 Turbochannel UNIBUS VAXBI XMI

Type:	bus	Used in:	VAX 700, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, and 10000 series
Last updated:	1998-01-24

Type:	storage device interface	Used in:	MicroVAX 3300/3400, VAXft, 4000, 6000, 7000, 10000 series
Last updated:	1998-01-28	Notes:	A disk interface superseded by SCSI

Type:	storage device interface	Used in:	VAX 700 series via SBI nexus. Used for attaching disks and tapes
Last updated:	1998-01-24

Type:	bus	Used in:	VAXstation 3520, VAXstation 3540
Last updated:	1998-01-28	Notes:	CPU, memory, I/O, graphics and Q-bus-adapter were on M-bus modules. Synchronous

Type:	bus	Used in:	Most MicroVAXes, PDP machines, and some MIPS based DECstations
Last updated:	1998-01-24	Notes:	22 bit

Type:	bus	Used in:	VAX 700 series
Last updated:	1998-02-07
Notes:	"Synchronous Backplane Interconnect" to which sixteen NEXI may be connected. A NEXUS (singular for NEXI) may be a processor, UNIBUS Adapter (UBA), memory controller (and memory), or a high speed channel for disks/tapes (MASSBUS Adapter or MBA). Limited in length to three meters or less and is terminated on one end by the processor and on the other end by a terminator board

Type:	storage device interface	Used in:	RA series disks, eg: RA80
Bandwidth:	Around 4MB/s	Last updated:	1998-02-06
Notes:	"Standard Drive Interconnect" Referred to as "A balanced-serial phase-encoded horror", designed to stop charge buildup at either end. Used four lead coaxial cable. Multiple types of cables - one from KDA50 to 4 male SDI plugs mounted in host system, thick black 'liquorice strap' female to female cable between host and drive housing, then thinner white male to female cables between the drive housing and the drive itself. Cables swap pins so you must have an even or odd number of cables dependant on the drive. Cables were allowed to be up to either 15 or 30 meters

Type:	storage device interface	Used in:	Generally VAXstations had SCSI built in or as a daughter card
Last updated:	1998-01-28	Notes:	Other machines had SCSI adapters on Q-bus or similar cards

Type:	storage device interface	Used in:	RD series disks, eg: RD54
Last updated:	1998-01-28	Notes:	Also referred to as 'MFM' (though that is a drive encoding)

Type:	bus	Used in:	VAXstation 4000, most MIPS based DECstations, and early Alpha machines
Last updated:	1998-01-24

Type:	bus	Used in:	VAX 700 series via SBI nexus, PDP-11
Last updated:	1998-02-08

Type:	bus	Used in:	VAX 6000 and 8000 series
Bandwidth:	Around 13.3MB/s	Last updated:	2000-02-15
Notes:	Maximum bandwidth 13.3MB/s, max. 16 VAXBI nodes, used as main bus on 82xx/83xx.

Type:	bus	Used in:	VAX 6000, 7000, 9000, 10000
Last updated:	1998-01-24

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vr150-aa vr160-da vr262-da vr297-da vr299-da vr319-ca vr319-da vrm17-ha vrt16-da vrt16-ha vrt19-da

Size:	15"	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	monochrome

Size:	15"	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Size:	19"	Resolution:	1024x864
Frequencies:	54kHz 60Hz	Last updated:	2003-07-17
Notes:	monochrome

Size:	16"	Resolution:	1024x864
Frequencies:	54kHz 60Hz	Last updated:	1998-05-14

Size:	19"	Resolution:	1024x864
Frequencies:	54kHz 60Hz	Last updated:	1998-05-14

Alias:	vr319-c4	Size:	19"
Resolution:	1280x1024	Frequencies:	70kHz 66Hz
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	monochrome

Alias:	vr319-d4	Size:	19"
Resolution:	1280x1024	Frequencies:	77kHz 72Hz
Last updated:	1998-05-14

Size:	17"	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Alias:	vrt16-d4	Size:	16"
Resolution:	1280x1024	Frequencies:	70kHz 66Hz
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	trinitron

Size:	16"	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Alias:	vrt19-d4	Size:	19"
Resolution:	1280x1024	Frequencies:	70kHz 66Hz
Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	trinitron

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630QE BA10A BA123 BA212 BA213 BA215 BA440 BA23 BA353 BA42-A BA42-B BA46-B H9642J H9644 R215F SA482 SZ12 SZ16 VS60S

Alias:	Q5	Dimensions:	66 x 106 x 92cm (WxHxD) (19" rack)
Bus details:	Same as two BA23s	Drive bays:	Same as two BA23, plus two 10" rackmount disk devices
Power supply:	Power conditioner unit with 6 switched standard 110V AC outlets, and 2 unswitched ones. The cabinet works with 110/220V single phase and plugs into an L5-30R receptacle (twist lock).
Used in:	MicroVAX II	Last updated:	1998-01-27
Notes:	H9642 cabinet, two BA23 type units together with linked Q-bus backplane and external PSU in middle, two 10" rackmount disk/tape units (such as RA81 and TS05), one above and one below the BA23s

Dimensions:	Aprox 10 x 39 x 36cm (HxWxD)	Drive bays:	One half height 3.5" bay
Power supply:	105W	Last updated:	2001-04-01
Notes:	A real 'pizza box', metall chassis with an outer shell of plastic, can be opened without any tools.

Alias:	Q3	Dimensions:	Approx 26" H x 12" W x 30" D. Has castors
Bus details:	Q-bus, three slots for memory cards	Drive bays:	Five full height 5.25 bays with front access
Power supply:	460W +5VDC@36A +12VDC@7A	Used in:	MicroVAX II, and VAXstation II/GPX
Image:	MicroVAX-II in a BA123 enclosure	Last updated:	2000-05-08
Notes:	Typically /GPX (VCB01 or VCB02) installed, DHV-11, RQDX3, DEQNA, TK50 and up to two RD54s and a RX50. If the RX50 was pulled there was space for up to 4 rd54s. Typical ram was three 4meg cards for 13mb but systems with 16mb were not uncommon. 3 slots with PMI (processor-memory interconnect) in rows CD, enough for CPU and two memory modules.

Dimensions:	14" H x 17.75" W x 27" D	Bus details:	Q-bus - 12 slots, All slots are Q/CD
Drive bays:	Four full height 5.25 bays. One with front access.	Power supply:	Dual 230W power supply w/ Line conditioning
Used in:	MicroVAX 3400, MicroVAX 3800	Last updated:	2000-02-01
Notes:	Rack mount version of the BA213, uses 14 vertical inches

Dimensions:	27" H x 21" W x 17.8" D. Has castors	Bus details:	Q-bus - 12 slots, All slots are Q/CD
Drive bays:	Four full height 5.25 bays. One with front access.	Power supply:	Dual 230W power supply w/ Line conditioning
Used in:	MicroVAX 3400, VAXserver 3400, MicroVAX 3800 VAXserver 3800, factoryVAX-II	Last updated:	2000-02-01
Notes:	Industrial box. Commonly referred to as a "skunk box", expansion version is B213F and has slave power control input.

Dimensions:	27" H x 14" W x 18" D. Has castors	Bus details:	Q-bus - 6 slots all Q/CD
Drive bays:	two full height 5.25 bays. One with front access.	Power supply:	Single 230W power supply w/ Line voltage conditioning
Used in:	MicroVAX 3300, VAXserver 3300, rtVAX 3300	Last updated:	2000-02-01

Dimensions:	27" H x 21" W x 17.8" D. Has castors	Bus details:	Q-bus - 12 slots all Q/CD
Drive bays:	four full height 5.25 bays. One with front access.	Power supply:	? Nominally 1200W at 120vac single phase
Used in:	VAX 4000 M300	Image:	VAX 4000/300 in a BA440 enclosure
Last updated:	2000-02-01	Notes:	Expansion version is the R400X and has seven drive bays

Alias:	Q2	Dimensions:	5.25" H x 19" W x 25" D
Bus details:	Q-bus, two slots for memory cards	Drive bays:	Two full height 5.25 bays. Both with front access
Power supply:	230W +5VDC@4.5-36A +12VDC@0-7A	Used in:	MicroVAX II, and VAXstation II
Last updated:	1998-01-24	Notes:	Designed for 19" rack mount Can be put in floor stand: 10" W x 24.5" H x 27" D

Drive bays:	two 3.5" half height and one 3.5"/5.25" half height	Last updated:	2003-07-17

Dimensions:	18.25" W x 4" H 16.75" D	Bus details:	No bus
Drive bays:	Two half height 3.5" bays. One 5.25" bay with optional front access	Power supply:	180W
Used in:	MicroVAX 3100 M10, MicroVAX 3100 M10e, VAXstation 3100 M30, and VAXstation 3100 M38
Last updated:	1998-01-24

Dimensions:	46.38x14.99x40.00 cm (WxHxD) 16kg	Bus details:	No bus
Drive bays:	Five - unknown size (?)	Power supply:	Unknown (?)
Used in:	MicroVAX 3100 M20, MicroVAX 3100 M20e, VAXstation 3100 M40, and VAXstation 3100 M48
Last updated:	1998-01-24

Dimensions:	48 x 40 x 11cm (WxHxD)	Drive bays:	Three: Two 3.5 bays, one 5.25 bay with optional front access.
Used in:	VAXstation 4000 M60, VAXstation 4000 M90, VAXstation 4000 M90A	Last updated:	2001-04-01
Notes:	Similar to enclosures used in VS3100, but all plastic and more rounded. Also known as the 'pizza box'

Alias:	Q5, or 630QE	Dimensions:	66 x 106 x 92cm (WxHxD) (19" rack)
Bus details:	Same as two BA23s	Drive bays:	Same as two BA23, plus two 10" rackmount disk devices
Power supply:	Unknown (?)	Used in:	MicroVAX II
Last updated:	1998-01-28
Notes:	H9642 cabinet, two BA23 type units in middle, two 10" rackmount disk/tape units (such as RA81 and TS05), one above and one below the BA23s

Dimensions:	41.6" H x 21.25" W x 31.5" D	Power supply:	Standard BA213 plus rack supply, max power usage 1090W @ 120vac
Drive bays:	Two 10" rackmount plus four bays (one with front access) in the embedded BA213.	Used in:	MicroVAX 3900, VAXserver 3900
Last updated:	2000-02-01	Notes:	BA213 in a rack with one rackmount single (RA82) or dual (RA90) device

Last updated:	1998-01-26	Notes:	Expansion cabinet, sometimes paired with MicroVAX II

Last updated:	1998-01-26	Notes:	Can hold 4 RA82 drives. Used with VAX 8650

Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Can hold 2 full-height drives; SCSI interface

Last updated:	2003-07-17	Notes:	Can hold 2 full-height drives; SCSI interface

Size:	68.58 x 53.34 x 45.08 cm (HxWxD), 670W, 40.5kg unloaded	Used in:	VAXstation 3520 & VAXstation 3540
Last updated:	1998-02-06	Notes:	Can hold 4 RA82 drives. Used with VAX 8650