BA213 Enclosure - Revision history

Jnc: Re-factor a bit to improve order/flow

2024-07-29T01:44:46Z

Re-factor a bit to improve order/flow

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	[[Image:decserver_550_closed.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|[[DECserver 500\|DECserver 550]] in a BA213 pedestal enclosure, front cover installed]]		[[Image:decserver_550_closed.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|[[DECserver 500\|DECserver 550]] in a BA213 pedestal enclosure, front cover installed]]

	[[~~Image:decserver_550_open~~.~~jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|right~~\|[[DECserver 500~~\|DECserver 550~~]] ~~in a~~ BA213 ~~pedestal~~ enclosure, ~~front cover removed~~]]		The '''BA213 Enclosure''' is a [[QBUS]] [[mounting box]] from [[Digital Equipment Corporation\|DEC]] which is available in rack-mount, wall-mount, pedestal, single-[[cabinet]] (in an [[H9644]]), and double-cabinet versions. It is the 'bigger brother' to the [[BA23 Enclosure]], and the sibling to the [[BA123 Enclosure]].

			It was used for a number of [[MicroVAX]] systems, as well as some [[PDP-11]] systems (notably the [[KDJ11-D CPU\|KDJ11-D]]-based [[DECserver 500]] series of [[terminal server]] devices).

			The BA213 enclosure contains a single, 12-slot, [[DEC card form factor\|quad]]-height [[backplane]], with all 12 slots being [[QBUS#Backplanes\|Q/CD]] slots; that backplane cannot be expanded.
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	~~[[Image:ba213_key.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Plastic key for locking/unlocking~~ BA213 ~~front covers]]~~		==BA213 details ==

	~~The '''BA213 Enclosure''' is a~~ [[~~QBUS]] [[mounting box]] from [[Digital Equipment Corporation~~\|DEC]] which is available in rack-mount, wall-mount, pedestal, single-[[cabinet]] (in an [[H9644]]), and double-cabinet versions. It is the 'bigger brother' to the [[BA23 Enclosure]], and the sibling to the [[BA123 Enclosure]].		[[Image:ba213_key.jpeg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Plastic key for locking/unlocking BA213 front covers]]

	~~It contains~~ a ~~single~~, ~~12-s1ot~~, ~~[[DEC card form factor\|quad]]-height [[backplane]]~~, ~~with all 12 slots are [[QBUS#Backplanes\|Q/CD]] slots; that backplane cannot be expanded~~.		Pedestal mounted BA213 enclosures may include a front cover, which is removed by unlocking with a universal tubular plastic key. Once unlocked, the front cover lifts up and pulls forward. When used as the enclosure for a DECserver 500, the top space does not include drive mounting hardware, and there is no translucent window in the front cover.

	~~Pedestal mounted~~ BA213 ~~enclosures may include a~~ front cover~~, which is~~ removed ~~by unlocking with a universal tubular plastic key. Once unlocked, the front cover lifts up and pulls forward.~~		[[Image:decserver_550_open.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|[[DECserver 500\|DECserver 550]] in a BA213 pedestal enclosure, front cover removed]]

	The BA213 power supply uses an IEC C16 high-temperature 15A power inlet connector, which is not compatible with the more common IEC C13 power cables typically used with computers as the keying feature prevents insertion of C13 cable ends. An IEC C15 end is required, such cables are commonly used with carrier-grade network equipment and are readily available.		The BA213 power supply uses an IEC C16 high-temperature 15A power inlet connector, which is not compatible with the more common IEC C13 power cables typically used with computers as the keying feature prevents insertion of C13 cable ends. An IEC C15 end is required, such cables are commonly used with carrier-grade network equipment and are readily available.
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	==Airflow==		==Airflow==

	The BA213 draws cooling air from the bottom, blows it through the ~~[[QBus]]~~ cards, and exhausts it through the top. Cooling fans may be variable speed.		The BA213 draws cooling air from the bottom, blows it through the QBUS cards, and exhausts it through the top. Cooling fans may be variable speed.

	==Wheels==		==Wheels==
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	Pedestal mounted BA213 enclosures include wheels, which allow the enclosure to be rolled around. These wheels are not ''caster wheels'', they are fixed roller-type wheels, which makes turning difficult. This feature does increase appropriateness for [[VAX jousting]] applications.		Pedestal mounted BA213 enclosures include wheels, which allow the enclosure to be rolled around. These wheels are not ''caster wheels'', they are fixed roller-type wheels, which makes turning difficult. This feature does increase appropriateness for [[VAX jousting]] applications.

	=~~=BA213 Usage==~~		<br clear=all>

	The BA213 enclosure was used for a number of [[MicroVAX]] systems, as well as the [[DECserver 500]] series of [[terminal server]] devices. When used as the enclosure for a [[DECserver 500]], the top space does not include drive mounting hardware, and there is no translucent window in the front cover.

	==External links==		==External links==

	* [http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/scandocs.trailing-edge.com/micropdp11-volume_2_enclosures-EK-189AA-MG-001.pdf BA213 Enclosure Maintenance] (EK-189AA-MG-001)		* [http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/scandocs.trailing-edge.com/micropdp11-volume_2_enclosures-EK-189AA-MG-001.pdf BA213 Enclosure Maintenance] (EK-189AA-MG-001)
	* [https://microvax2.org/wp/2017/05/24/ba213-power-supply-upgrade/ BA213 power supply replacement~~] from [https://microvax2.org MicroVAX II Museum]~~		* [https://microvax2.org/wp/2017/05/24/ba213-power-supply-upgrade/ BA213 Power Supply Upgrade] - BA213 power supply replacement 'how-to', copiously illustrated

	[[Category: DEC Mounting Boxes]]		[[Category: DEC Mounting Boxes]]
	[[Category: QBUS Hardware]]		[[Category: QBUS Hardware]]

Glitch at 19:12, 27 July 2024

2024-07-27T19:12:48Z

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	Pedestal mounted BA213 enclosures may include a front cover, which is removed by unlocking with a universal tubular plastic key. Once unlocked, the front cover lifts up and pulls forward.		Pedestal mounted BA213 enclosures may include a front cover, which is removed by unlocking with a universal tubular plastic key. Once unlocked, the front cover lifts up and pulls forward.

	The BA213 power supply uses an IEC C16 high-temperature 15A power inlet connector, which is not compatible with the more common IEC C13 power cables typically used with computers.		The BA213 power supply uses an IEC C16 high-temperature 15A power inlet connector, which is not compatible with the more common IEC C13 power cables typically used with computers as the keying feature prevents insertion of C13 cable ends. An IEC C15 end is required, such cables are commonly used with carrier-grade network equipment and are readily available.

	==Airflow==		==Airflow==

Glitch: Adding note about C16 power inlet connector

2024-07-27T19:11:46Z

Adding note about C16 power inlet connector

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	Pedestal mounted BA213 enclosures may include a front cover, which is removed by unlocking with a universal tubular plastic key. Once unlocked, the front cover lifts up and pulls forward.		Pedestal mounted BA213 enclosures may include a front cover, which is removed by unlocking with a universal tubular plastic key. Once unlocked, the front cover lifts up and pulls forward.

			The BA213 power supply uses an IEC C16 high-temperature 15A power inlet connector, which is not compatible with the more common IEC C13 power cables typically used with computers.

	==Airflow==		==Airflow==

Glitch: /* Airflow */

2024-07-27T19:02:53Z

Airflow

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	==Airflow==		==Airflow==

	The BA213 draws cooling air from the bottom, and exhausts it through the top. Cooling fans may be variable speed.		The BA213 draws cooling air from the bottom, blows it through the [[QBus]] cards, and exhausts it through the top. Cooling fans may be variable speed.

	==Wheels==		==Wheels==

Glitch: Adding link to MVII Museum PSU replacement writeup

2024-07-27T18:55:00Z

Adding link to MVII Museum PSU replacement writeup

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	* [http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/scandocs.trailing-edge.com/micropdp11-volume_2_enclosures-EK-189AA-MG-001.pdf BA213 Enclosure Maintenance] (EK-189AA-MG-001)		* [http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/scandocs.trailing-edge.com/micropdp11-volume_2_enclosures-EK-189AA-MG-001.pdf BA213 Enclosure Maintenance] (EK-189AA-MG-001)
			* [https://microvax2.org/wp/2017/05/24/ba213-power-supply-upgrade/ BA213 power supply replacement] from [https://microvax2.org MicroVAX II Museum]

	[[Category: DEC Mounting Boxes]]		[[Category: DEC Mounting Boxes]]
	[[Category: QBUS Hardware]]		[[Category: QBUS Hardware]]

Glitch: /* BA213 Usage */

2024-07-27T18:53:04Z

BA213 Usage

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	==BA213 Usage==		==BA213 Usage==

	The BA213 enclosure was used for a number of [[MicroVAX]] systems, as well as the [[DECserver 500]] series of [[terminal server]] devices.		The BA213 enclosure was used for a number of [[MicroVAX]] systems, as well as the [[DECserver 500]] series of [[terminal server]] devices. When used as the enclosure for a [[DECserver 500]], the top space does not include drive mounting hardware, and there is no translucent window in the front cover.

	==External links==		==External links==

Glitch: Adding BA213 pictures, information

2024-07-27T18:47:49Z

Adding BA213 pictures, information

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			[[Image:decserver_550_closed.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|[[DECserver 500\|DECserver 550]] in a BA213 pedestal enclosure, front cover installed]]

			[[Image:decserver_550_open.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|[[DECserver 500\|DECserver 550]] in a BA213 pedestal enclosure, front cover removed]]

			[[Image:ba213_key.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Plastic key for locking/unlocking BA213 front covers]]

	The '''BA213 Enclosure''' is a [[QBUS]] [[mounting box]] from [[Digital Equipment Corporation\|DEC]] which is available in rack-mount, wall-mount, pedestal, single-[[cabinet]] (in an [[H9644]]), and double-cabinet versions. It is the 'bigger brother' to the [[BA23 Enclosure]], and the sibling to the [[BA123 Enclosure]].		The '''BA213 Enclosure''' is a [[QBUS]] [[mounting box]] from [[Digital Equipment Corporation\|DEC]] which is available in rack-mount, wall-mount, pedestal, single-[[cabinet]] (in an [[H9644]]), and double-cabinet versions. It is the 'bigger brother' to the [[BA23 Enclosure]], and the sibling to the [[BA123 Enclosure]].

	It contains a single, 12-s1ot, [[DEC card form factor\|quad]]-height [[backplane]], with all 12 slots are [[QBUS#Backplanes\|Q/CD]] slots; that backplane cannot be expanded.		It contains a single, 12-s1ot, [[DEC card form factor\|quad]]-height [[backplane]], with all 12 slots are [[QBUS#Backplanes\|Q/CD]] slots; that backplane cannot be expanded.

	==BA213 ~~Usage~~==		Pedestal mounted BA213 enclosures may include a front cover, which is removed by unlocking with a universal tubular plastic key. Once unlocked, the front cover lifts up and pulls forward.

			==Airflow==

			The BA213 draws cooling air from the bottom, and exhausts it through the top. Cooling fans may be variable speed.

			==Wheels==

	~~The~~ BA213 enclosure ~~was used~~ for ~~a number of~~ [[~~PDP-11~~]] ~~and [[MicroVAX]] systems~~.		Pedestal mounted BA213 enclosures include wheels, which allow the enclosure to be rolled around. These wheels are not ''caster wheels'', they are fixed roller-type wheels, which makes turning difficult. This feature does increase appropriateness for [[VAX jousting]] applications.
	~~<!--~~
	* [[PDP-11/23+]]
	* [[PDP-11/53]]
	* [[PDP-11/73]]
	* [[PDP-11/83]]
	* [[PDP-11/93]]

	* [[MicroVAX I]]		==BA213 Usage==
	* [[VAXstation I]]
	* [[MicroVAX II]]
	* [[VAXstation II]]
	* [[VAXstation 3200/3500 \| VAXstation 3200]]

	~~Some versions~~ of ~~the computers listed above were also available in the BA123 enclosure~~, ~~or in~~ the [[~~H9642~~]] ~~Medium System Cabinet~~.		The BA213 enclosure was used for a number of [[MicroVAX]] systems, as well as the [[DECserver 500]] series of [[terminal server]] devices.

	~~The H9642 Medium System Cabinet contains two BA23 enclosures, one 'Standard' BA23-A, and one 'Expander' BA23-C.~~
	~~-->~~
	==External links==		==External links==

Jnc: +New category

2024-07-26T15:14:21Z

+New category

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	[[Category: DEC Mounting Boxes]]		[[Category: DEC Mounting Boxes]]
			[[Category: QBUS Hardware]]

Vaxorcist: Fixed typo

2024-02-13T20:58:46Z

Fixed typo

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	The '''BA213 Enclosure''' is a [[QBUS]] [[mounting box]] from [[Digital Equipment Corporation\|DEC]] which is available in rack-mount, wall-mount, pedestal, single-[[cabinet]] (in an [[~~in an~~ H9644]]), and double-cabinet versions. It is the 'bigger brother' to the [[BA23 Enclosure]], and the sibling to the [[BA123 Enclosure]].		The '''BA213 Enclosure''' is a [[QBUS]] [[mounting box]] from [[Digital Equipment Corporation\|DEC]] which is available in rack-mount, wall-mount, pedestal, single-[[cabinet]] (in an [[H9644]]), and double-cabinet versions. It is the 'bigger brother' to the [[BA23 Enclosure]], and the sibling to the [[BA123 Enclosure]].

	It contains a single, 12-s1ot, [[DEC card form factor\|quad]]-height [[backplane]], with all 12 slots are [[QBUS#Backplanes\|Q/CD]] slots; that backplane cannot be expanded.		It contains a single, 12-s1ot, [[DEC card form factor\|quad]]-height [[backplane]], with all 12 slots are [[QBUS#Backplanes\|Q/CD]] slots; that backplane cannot be expanded.

Jnc: Jnc moved page BA213 to BA213 Enclosure: Formal DEC name

2024-02-13T15:11:12Z

Jnc moved page BA213 to BA213 Enclosure: Formal DEC name

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