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| − | The '''CIBCA-A''' is the [[VAX Bus Interconnect|VAXBI]] to [[CI]] | + | The '''CIBCA-A''' is the 2nd 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 two VAXBI cards: | It consists of two VAXBI cards: | ||
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* The CIBCA Port Controller Card [[T1015]] | * The CIBCA Port Controller Card [[T1015]] | ||
* The CIBCA Link/Packet Buffer Card [[T1025]] | * The CIBCA Link/Packet Buffer Card [[T1025]] | ||
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==Differences compared to the 1st Generation CI Adapter for the VAXBI VAX Computers== | ==Differences compared to the 1st Generation CI Adapter for the VAXBI VAX Computers== | ||
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| − | + | No more: | |
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| − | + | * CIPA (CI Port Adapter) Unit | |
| − | + | * Extra Power Supply | |
| − | + | * Extra Cabinet | |
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| + | but: | ||
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| + | * lower power consumption | ||
| + | * less space requirements | ||
==Cabling== | ==Cabling== | ||
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* The T1015 and T1025 cards are connected using the 17-01504-01 and 17-01504-02 cables. | * 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 | * The 17-01473-01 bulkhead cable assembly connects from the VAXI Backplane to the CI connectors | ||
== Documentation== | == Documentation== | ||
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One CIBCA-A [[Field Change Order|FCO]]: | One CIBCA-A [[Field Change Order|FCO]]: | ||
* [[FCO CIBCA-I001]] | * [[FCO CIBCA-I001]] | ||
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* [http://www.bitsavers.org/www.computer.museum.uq.edu.au/pdf/EK-CIBCA-UG-001%20CIBCA%20User%20Guide.pdf EK-CIBCA-UG-001 CIBCA User Guide.pdf] | * [http://www.bitsavers.org/www.computer.museum.uq.edu.au/pdf/EK-CIBCA-UG-001%20CIBCA%20User%20Guide.pdf EK-CIBCA-UG-001 CIBCA User Guide.pdf] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:33, 15 May 2024
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 CIBCI was superseded by the CIBCA-B - VAXBI CI Interface, 3rd generation in 1988
Contents
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:
describes problems with and solutions for the CIBCI.
