CIBCA-A

The CIBCA-A is the 2nd 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 two VAXBI cards:

• The CIBCA Port Controller Card T1015
• The CIBCA Link/Packet Buffer Card T1025

The CIBCI was superseded by the CIBCA-B - VAXBI CI Interface, 3rd generation in 1988

Differences compared to the 1st Generation CI Adapter for the VAXBI VAX Computers

No more:

• CIPA (CI Port Adapter) Unit
• Extra Power Supply
• Extra Cabinet

but:

• lower power consumption
• less space requirements

Cabling

• The T1015 and T1025 cards are connected using the 17-01504-01 and 17-01504-02 cables.
• The 17-01473-01 bulkhead cable assembly connects from the VAXI Backplane to the CI connectors

Documentation

One CIBCA-A FCO:

• FCO CIBCA-I001

describes problems with and solutions for the CIBCI.

External links

• EK-CIBCA-UG-001 CIBCA User Guide.pdf