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The BA40A Expansion Adapter is an optional attachment for the [[MicroVAX 2000]]/[[VAXstation 2000]] system unit that permits communication between the expansion box and the system unit.
 
The BA40A Expansion Adapter is an optional attachment for the [[MicroVAX 2000]]/[[VAXstation 2000]] system unit that permits communication between the expansion box and the system unit.
  
The Expansion Adapter contains two connectors: A and B. Those letters are stamped on the Expansion Adapter to identify the connectors. A is the connector for an expansion box containing a tape drive. B is the connector for an expansion box containing a fixed disk drive. A third opening is covered by a metal plate and is not used by the MicroVAX 2000/VAXstation 2000.
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The Expansion Adapter contains two connectors: A and B. Those letters are stamped on the Expansion Adapter to identify the connectors. A is the connector for an expansion box containing a tape drive. B is the connector for an expansion box containing a fixed disk drive.  
  
The Expansion Adapter is connected to the MicroVAX 2000/VAXstation 2000 system unit by a flat cable.
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A third opening C (rightmost) is provided for the connector of one of the mutually exclusive options:
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* [[DHT32 Asynchronous Serial Line Option]]
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* [[DST32 Synchronous Serial Line Option]]
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The Expansion Adapter is connected to the MicroVAX 2000/VAXstation 2000 system unit by one or more flat cables through corresponding rectangular openings at the bottom of the MicroVAX 2000/VAXstation 2000 system unit and at the top of the Expansion Adapter.

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The BA40A Expansion Adapter is an optional attachment for the MicroVAX 2000/VAXstation 2000 system unit that permits communication between the expansion box and the system unit.

The Expansion Adapter contains two connectors: A and B. Those letters are stamped on the Expansion Adapter to identify the connectors. A is the connector for an expansion box containing a tape drive. B is the connector for an expansion box containing a fixed disk drive.

A third opening C (rightmost) is provided for the connector of one of the mutually exclusive options:

The Expansion Adapter is connected to the MicroVAX 2000/VAXstation 2000 system unit by one or more flat cables through corresponding rectangular openings at the bottom of the MicroVAX 2000/VAXstation 2000 system unit and at the top of the Expansion Adapter.