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| − | The '''CIBCI''' is the [[VAX Bus Interconnect|VAXBI]] to [[CI]] Interface, | + | The '''CIBCI''' is the 1st Generation [[VAX Bus Interconnect|VAXBI]] to [[Computer Interconnect|CI]] Interface, for [[VAX]] computers with a VAXBI. |
It connects to one CI node directly, or to multiple CI nodes using the [[SC008 Star Coupler]]. | It connects to one CI node directly, or to multiple CI nodes using the [[SC008 Star Coupler]]. | ||
It consists of: | It consists of: | ||
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* The BI-CI Adapter Control (BAC) Card [[T1017]], that is placed into the VAX VAXBI Backplane | * The BI-CI Adapter Control (BAC) Card [[T1017]], that is placed into the VAX VAXBI Backplane | ||
* The BI-CI Adapter Data (BAD) Card [[T1018]], that is placed into the VAX VAXBI Backplane | * The BI-CI Adapter Data (BAD) Card [[T1018]], that is placed into the VAX VAXBI Backplane | ||
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==Software== | ==Software== | ||
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All three 1st Generation CI Adapters: | All three 1st Generation CI Adapters: | ||
| − | * [[CI780 Computer Interconnect | + | * [[CI780 Computer Interconnect Adapter|CI780 VAX-11/780 CI Interface]] |
* [[CI750 Computer Interconnect Interface|CI750 VAX-11/750 CI Interface]] | * [[CI750 Computer Interconnect Interface|CI750 VAX-11/750 CI Interface]] | ||
* CIBCI | * CIBCI | ||
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==Cabling== | ==Cabling== | ||
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* The T1017 and T1018 cards are connected using the 17-01029-01 and 17-01029-02 BCI cables. | * The T1017 and T1018 cards are connected using the 17-01029-01 and 17-01029-02 BCI cables. | ||
| − | * The CI Port Adapter (CIPA) bus cable assembly, part number 17-01027-01, connects the VAXBI backplane to the CIPA backplane. | + | * The CI Port Adapter (CIPA) bus cable assembly, [[DEC part number]] 17-01027-01, connects the VAXBI backplane to the CIPA backplane. |
==Documentation== | ==Documentation== | ||
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The three CIBCI [[Field Change Order|FCO]]s: | The three CIBCI [[Field Change Order|FCO]]s: | ||
* [[FCO CIBCI-I001]], | * [[FCO CIBCI-I001]], | ||
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* [http://www.vaxhaven.com/images/a/a4/EK-CIBCI-UG-001.pdf EK-CIBCI-UG-001 CIBCI Adapter User Installation Guide] | * [http://www.vaxhaven.com/images/a/a4/EK-CIBCI-UG-001.pdf EK-CIBCI-UG-001 CIBCI Adapter User Installation Guide] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: VAXBI]] |
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Revision as of 16:41, 15 May 2024
The CIBCI is the 1st Generation VAXBI to CI Interface, for VAX computers with a VAXBI.
It connects to one CI node directly, or to multiple CI nodes using the SC008 Star Coupler.
It consists of:
- The BI-CI Adapter Control (BAC) Card T1017, that is placed into the VAX VAXBI Backplane
- The BI-CI Adapter Data (BAD) Card T1018, that is placed into the VAX VAXBI Backplane
- The CIPA (CI Port Adapter) Unit, made of:
- H9542 - 40" Medium System Cabinet Kit, containing:
- 70-20407 - CIPA Power Supply
- xx-xxxxx - CIPA Mounting Box (Order number still unknown), containing:
- 54-15555 - CIPA Backplane, containing:
- L0100 - ILI (I Link Interface Module), or
- L0118 - ILI (I Link Interface Module) for up to 32 Nodes
- L0101 - IPB (I Packet Buffer Module)
- L0400 - CDP (Data Path Module)
- 54-15555 - CIPA Backplane, containing:
- H9542 - 40" Medium System Cabinet Kit, containing:
The CIBCI uses the same CIPA (CI Port Adapter) as the CI750 VAX-11/750 CI Interface
The CIBCI was superseded by the CIBCA-A - VAXBI CI Interface, 2nd generation.
Software
All three 1st Generation CI Adapters:
share the same Microcode: CI780.BIN
Cabling
- The T1017 and T1018 cards are connected using the 17-01029-01 and 17-01029-02 BCI cables.
- The CI Port Adapter (CIPA) bus cable assembly, DEC part number 17-01027-01, connects the VAXBI backplane to the CIPA backplane.
Documentation
The three CIBCI FCOs:
describe problems with and solutions for the CIBCI.
