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The '''CIBCI''' is the [[VAX Bus Interconnect|VAXBI]] to [[CI]] Interface, 1st Generation Adapter for the VAXBI [[VAX]] Computers.

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)

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, part number 17-01027-01, connects the VAXBI backplane to the CIPA backplane.

The three CIBCI [[Field Change Order|FCO]]s:
* [[FCO CIBCI-I001]], 
* [[FCO CIBCI-I002]], and 
* [[FCO CIBCI-I003]]
describe problems with and solutions for the CIBCI. 

The CIBCI is superseded by the [[CIBCA-A]] - VAXBI CI Interface, 2nd generation.

==External links==

* [http://www.vaxhaven.com/images/a/a4/EK-CIBCI-UG-001.pdf EK-CIBCI-UG-001 CIBCI Adapter User Installation Guide]

[[Category: VAX Peripherals]]
[[Category: DEC Network Interfaces]]