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== VAxstation 3520/3540 systems ==
 
 
 
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| name = VAxstation 3520/3540
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| name = VAXstation 3520/3540
 
| Announcement = 10 January 1989
 
| Announcement = 10 January 1989
 
| Codename = Firefox
 
| Codename = Firefox
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== References ==
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The '''VAXstation 3520/3540''' and '''VAXstation 3820/3840''' systems are [[workstation]]s using a [[microprocessor]] [[VAX]]; they are built around a unique [[bus]], the [[M-bus]], to which is attached the [[Central Processing Unit|CPU]], [[main memory]], a [[graphics]] adaptor, and an [[input/output|I/O]] adaptor (L2003) supporting:
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* [[Small Computer System Interface|SCSI]] for [[mass storage]] devices
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* [[Ethernet]]
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* [[printer]]
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* [[keyboard]]
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* [[mouse]]
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* [[modem]]
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The other cards are:
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* [[KA60]]-AA dual CPU module (VAXstation 3520/3540)
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or
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* KA60-BA dual CPU module (VAXstation 3820/3840)
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and also:
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* [[MS60 memory module]]s
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** MS60-AA (L2007-AA, 8 Mbyte)
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** MS60-BA (L2007-BA, 16 Mbyte)
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** MS60-CA (L2007-CA, 32 Mbyte)
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* [[VCB03 video controller]]
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An optional [[QBUS]] adaptor (L2002) for the M-bus allows use of existing QBUS [[peripheral]]s.
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They normally come with a [[VR295 Color Monitor]].
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==References==
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<div id="ref_1">[1] VAXstation 3520/3540 and 3820/3840 Maintenance Guide. EK-258AA-MG-003</div>
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==External links==
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* [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/vax/35x0/ 35x0] - documentation at [[Bitsavers]]
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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/vax/35x0/VAXstation3520and3540.html VAXstation 3520 and 3540]
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** [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/vax/35x0/VS35x0ProductDescription.html VAXstation 3520 and VAXstation 3540 Product Description]
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* [https://manx-docs.org/collections/mds-199909/cd1/vax/258aamg3.pdf VAXstation 3520/3540 and 3820/3840 Maintenance Guide] (EK-258AA-MG-003) <!-- https://manx-docs.org/collections/antonio/dec/MDS-2000-01/cd1/VAX/258AAMG3.PDF -->
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* [https://www.recycledgoods.com/dec-vs60s-a2-vaxstation-3520-1989-mid-range-vintage-computer-digital-equipment/ DEC VS60S-A2 3520 Mid-Range Vintage VAXStation Computer Circa 1989 - Firefox] - one for sale; listing has good images of all the boards
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{{Nav VAX}}
  
<div id="ref_1">[1] VAXstation 3520/3540 and 3820/3840 Maintenance Guide. EK-258AA-MG-003</div>
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[[Category: VAXstations]]

Latest revision as of 05:49, 17 April 2024


VAXstation 3520/3540
Summary
Announcement date: 10 January 1989
Codename: Firefox
OS support (VMS): V5.1-1
CPU Details
CPU name (VMS): KA60
CPU name (console): KA60
CPU module: KA60-AA [1]
Module: L2001 [1]
Number of processors: 2 or 4 [1]
CPU chip: 78034
FPU chip: 78134
CPU clock: 50MHz
Cache: 1KB
Secondary cache: 64KB
Compatibility mode: No
Console processor: CPU
Console device: None
Memory
Minimum memory: 8MB [1]
Maximum memory: 128MB [1]
I/O
Q-bus: 1 @ 3.3MB/s [1]
BUS SCSI: 1 [1]
LAN support: 1 [1]
Performance
VUPs: {5} {#} {10}


The VAXstation 3520/3540 and VAXstation 3820/3840 systems are workstations using a microprocessor VAX; they are built around a unique bus, the M-bus, to which is attached the CPU, main memory, a graphics adaptor, and an I/O adaptor (L2003) supporting:

The other cards are:

  • KA60-AA dual CPU module (VAXstation 3520/3540)

or

  • KA60-BA dual CPU module (VAXstation 3820/3840)

and also:

An optional QBUS adaptor (L2002) for the M-bus allows use of existing QBUS peripherals.

They normally come with a VR295 Color Monitor.

References

[1] VAXstation 3520/3540 and 3820/3840 Maintenance Guide. EK-258AA-MG-003

External links