H95xx-H96xx Series of DEC Cabinets and Accessories

The DEC H95xx/H96xx series of cabinets and accessories is a flexible modular system for housing computers and peripherals.

Benefits for collectors of DEC hardware:

• The versatile H95xx/H96xx series of cabinets allows to take cabinets built for a specific hardware and transform them for another devices as long as the base cabinet type (see below) is the same.

In my collection I use a 70-20031 cabinet frame assembly (same construction as an H9642) originally made for an HSC70 to house one of my RL02 drives, two MicroVAXen and a PDP-11/73.

• If you are looking for missing parts for your DEC cabinet, there are likely many other cabinets that use the same part, so there is a greater chance of getting the item you want.

DEC H96xx Cabinet Basic Models

There are more than 10 basic models with a variety of variants both for specific DEC computers and peripherals as well as for general purpose use (“CROSS PRODUCTS”).

DEC Cabinet Basic Models
Series	Model	Width	Hight	Depth	Usage
30" Small Systems Cabinet	H9610	21.25"	30"	30"	PDP-8/A, PDP-11/03, PDP-11/23
30" Work Station	H9614	39.5"	30"	30"	Add-On Workstation Expansion for H9610 Cabinet
40" Small Systems Cabinet Top Loader	H9612	21.25"	41.38"	30"	PDP-8/A, PDP-11/03, PDP-11/23
40" Small Systems Cabinet Front Loader	H9613	21.25"	41.38"	30"	PDP-8/A
40" Medium Systems Cabinet Top Loader	H9642	21.25"	41.38"	30"	PDP-11/03, PDP-11/23, PDP-11/24, PDP-11/34A, PDP-11/44, PDP-11/94, MicroVAX II, VAX-11/730, VAX 82xx/83xx series, MicroVAX 3500/3600, VAXserver 3500/3600, HSC50, HSC70, and many others
40" Medium Systems Wide	H9645	29"	41.38"	30"	PDP-11/84, PDP-11/94, VAX-11/750, VAX 82xx/83xx series
40" Medium Systems Deep	H9643	21.25"	41.38"	35.7"	TU80, TU81, RA90, RA92, RV20
60" Large Systems	H9646	21.25"	60.5"	30"	TS11, SA600, DYS50
60" Large Systems Wide	H9602	27.5"	60.5"	30"	VAX-11/780, PDP-11/34A, PDP-11/60, PDP-11/70, PDP-11/74, TU77, TA78, TS11
72" Large Systems Tall	H960	20.5"	71.5"	28.8"	PDP-11/34A, PDP-11/60, PDP-11/74
72" Large Systems Short	H967	20.5"	49.63"	28.8"	PDP-11/34A, PDP-11/60, PDP-11/74

DEC Hardware-Specific Cabinet Models

• H9600
  • -AA/-AB PDP-11/60
  • -BA/-BB VAX-11/780

• H9602
  • -DE/-DF/-DH VAX-11/780
  • -BB/-BC PDP-11/70
  • -BG/-BH/-BJ/-BK PDP-11/74
  • -BA/-BB PDP-11/60
  • -HA/-HB VAX-11/780, VAX 8600
  • -KA TU77, TA78

• H9642
  • -AA/-AB RL01/RL02
  • -AF RK07
  • -AH/-AJ PDP-11/44
  • -AH/-A
  • -EE/-EF VAX 82xx/83xx series
  • -AP/-AR RA60
  • -AS/-AT RA81
  • -BM/-BN RA80
  • -EA/-EB UNIBUS PDP-11s
  • -EC/-ED VAX-11/730

• H9643
  • -CA/-CC TU80, TU81

• H9645
  • -AB VAX-11/750

• H9652
  • -CA/-CB SBI Expansion Cabinet (VAX 8600)

DEC H95xx Cabinet Parts & Accessories

H9544-A End Panels & Inserts

H9544-A End Panels & Inserts
Variant	Description	Usage
-AA	40" END PANEL, GREY FRAME, BROWN INLAY	H9642, H9645
-AB	40" END PANEL, LIGHT GREY
-AC	60" END PANEL, GREY FRAME, BROWN INLAY	H9646
-AD	60" END PANEL, LIGHT GREY
-AE	SHIELDING INSERT, 40" END PANEL	CROSS PRODUCTS
-AF	SHIELDING INSERT, 60" END PANEL	CROSS PRODUCTS
-AG	EXTENDED LENGTH 40" END PANEL FOR RA60	RA60
-AH	40" SHIELDING INSERT, 11750 UNIQUE	11750 CPU
-AK	?

H9544-B Rear doors

H9544-B Rear doors
Variant	Description	Usage
-BA	40" REAR DOOR W LOCK, FULLY LOUVERED	H9642, H9645
-BB	60" REAR DOOR W LOCK, FULLY LOUVERED	H9646
-BC	1-1/2 BAY 40"
-BD	H9544-BA WITH NO FILTER	H9642
-BE	40" REAR DOOR FOR 11750 WIDE BODY CAB, LOCK, FULLY LOUVERED	11750
-BF	SHIELDED REAR DOOR, 40" SINGLE WIDTH	CROSS PRODUCTS
-BG	SHIELDED REAR DOOR, 60" SINGLE WIDTH	CROSS PRODUCTS
-BH	SHIELDED REAR DOOR, 40" WIDE BODY, 1/2 BAY COVER (11/750-F BULKHEAD COVER)	CROSS PRODUCTS
-BJ	SHIELDED REAR DOOR, 11750, (11/750 MAIN REAR DOOR)	CROSS PRODUCTS
-BK	40" EXTENDED DEPTH REAR DOOR FOR H9642	11730
-BL	REAR DOOR 40" W UNIQUE EXTENDED HINGES FOR RA60	RA60
-BM	40" SHIELDED REAR DOOR FOR RA60	RA60
-BN	SHIELDED REAR DOOR 60" TALL CAB	H9646, H9647
-BP	60" 1/2 BAY NARROW REAR DOOR ASSEMBLY	H9647
-BR	MODEM CAB REAR DOOR, H9544-BA WITHOUT LOCK	H9646-CA
-BS	SINGLE BAY 60" SHIELDED
-BT	?
-BV	DEEP REAR DOOR FOR 40" CAB UNSHIELDED
-BW	?
-BX	SINGLE BAY 40" SHIELDED
-BZ	?

H9544-C Trim kits

H9544-C Trim kits
Variant	Description	Usage
-CA	RL011RL02 TRIM FILLER STRIP KIT	H9642-A
-CB	RK07 TRIM FILLER STRIP KIT	H9642
-CC	RA80 TRIM FILLER STRIP KIT	RA80
-CD	RA60 TRIM KIT	RA60
-CE	REAR VENT TRIM ASSEMBLY FOR TU81	TU81
-CF	RA81 TRIM KIT
-CG	EXTENDED DEPTH TU8O REAR VENT ASSY FOR RA60	TU80, RA60

H9544-D Covers & bezels

H9544-D Covers & bezels
Variant	Description	Usage
-DA	1.75" X 19" BEZEL TO BE USED BELOW TOP LOADING DEVICES	H9542, H9642
-DB	6" X 19" FRONT COVER FOR BOTTOM OF CAB, COVERS 3.5" MTNG SPCE	H9642, H9646
-DC	FRONT COVER, 2.5" X 19", COVERS BASE OF CROSS PROD FRAME
-DD	?
-DE	10.50" SHIELDED FRONT COVER
-DF	1.75" FRONT BEZEL ASSY, WITH SWITCHES SIMILIAR TO H9544-DA	11/03, 11/23
-DG	SHIELDED 6" BOTTOM FRONT COVER	CROSS PRODUCTS
-DH	?

H9544-E Front doors

H9544-E Front doors

H9544-E Front doors
Variant	Description	Usage
-EA	40" SINGLE FRONT DOOR W LOCK FOR FRONT LOAD CABS	H9642-C
-EB	40" SINGLE FRONT DOOR, LOCK, FOR 10.5" TOP LOAD CABS, 28.75" H	H9642
-ED	28.75" FRONT DOOR W SLOT FOR TU58 (FORMERLY 70-17023)	11/44
-EE	FRONT DOOR, 11750
-EF	7.6" WIDE FRONT DOOR ASSY FOR WIDE BODY H9545	H9545, 11/24
-EG	SHIELDED FRONT DOOR 28.75"	CROSS PRODUCTS
-EH	SHIELDED FRONT DOOR, FULL HEIGHT	CROSS PRODUCTS
-EJ	SHIELDED FRONT DOOR, 11750	CROSS PRODUCTS
-EK	TU81 FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH CONTROL BEZEL	TU81
-EL	SHIELDED NARROW FRONT DOOR FOR WIDE BODY 40" CAB	H9645, 11/24
-EM	SHIELDED SHORT FRONT DOOR, 18.25"	GEN PURPOSE
-EN	60" LEXAN FRONT DOOR ASSY FOR MODEM CAB	H9646-DA
-EP	SLOTTED 60" FULL HEIGHT FRONT DOOR ASSY	H9646, H9647
-ER	SHIELDED NARROW FRONT DOOR FOR H9647 60" WIDE-BODY CAB	H9647
-ES	FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR 11730	11730
-ET	CIPA FRONT DOOR
-EX	H9645 I/O BULKHEAD EXPANDER KIT

H9544-H Stabilizer leg & leveller feet

H9544-H Stabilizer leg & leveller feet
Variant	Description	Usage
-HA	KIT WITH STABILIZER LEG & LEVELLER FEET	H9640, H9642, H9645, H9646
-HB	KIT OF 4 LEVELERS	H9640, H9642, H9645, H9646
-HC	KIT OF 1 STABILIZER LEG WITH LEVELER	H9640, H9642, H9645, H9646
-HD	PULL OUT STABILIZER LEG ASSY, 4 LEVELERS, FORMERLY H9544-HA	H9640, H9642, H9645, H9646

H9544-J Expansion panels

H9544-J Expansion panels
Variant	Description	Usage
-JA	40" EXPANSION CABINET MATING PANEL ASSEMBLY	H9642-A, H9643-A
-JC	60" EXPANSION CABINET MATING PANEL ASSEMBLY	H9646-AA
-JD	60" TO 40" EXP PANEL TO JOIN 60" & 40" CABS, TOP BROWN	H9642, H9645, H9646
-JE	SHIELDED EXPANDER KIT, 40"	CROSS PRODUCTS
-JF	SHIELDED EXPANDER KIT, 60"	CROSS PRODUCTS
-JG	SHIELDED EXPANDER KIT, 60" TO 40"	CROSS PRODUCTS
-JH	EXP CAB MATING PANEL 40", RA60 EXTENDED DEPTH	RA60

H9544-L Top covers

H9544-L Top covers
Variant	Description	Usage
-LA	TOP COVER, SINGLE WIDTH FRONT LOADER, 1.75" FLANGE, 1" RADIUS	H9640, H9643, H9646
-LB	TOP COVER, SINGLE WIDTH 60" CAB	11V03-L
-LC	TOP COVER, WIDE BODY FRONT LOADER, 1.75" FLANGE, 1" RADIUS	H9645-AA
-LD	TOP COVER FOR 11750 (COMET)	H9645-AB
-LE	TOP COVER FOR BA11-A IN H9642 CAB (FORMERLY 70-17025)	11/44
-LF	TOP COVER FOR WIDE BODY H9545 W TOP LOADING DEVICES	H9545-FC
-LG	?
-LH	SHIELDED TOP COVER, 60" SINGLE WIDTH	CROSS PRODUCTS
-LJ	SHIELDED TOP COVER, 40" WIDE BODY	CROSS PRODUCTS
-LK	SHIELDED WIDE BODY TOP COVER, #68 GREY	GEN PURPOSE
-LL	SHIELDED WIDE-BODY TOP COVER ASSEMBLY, H9647 CAB	H9647
-LM	TOP COVER FOR 11730 KERNAL WITH CONT PANEL ASSY	11730
-LN	?
-LP	?
-LR	?
-LS	?

H9544-M Accessories

H9544-M Accessories
Variant	Description	Usage
-MA	GAS SPRING FOR BA11-A IN H9642 (EQUIVALENT TO 70-17024)	11/44
-MB	RK07 FRAME STRUCTURE KIT	H9642-AF
-MC	70-17080 CABLE ENTRY PANEL, HARDWARE KIT	H9646-AC, -AD
-MD	70-17081 PANEL FAN, 120V, HARDWARE KIT	H9646
-ME	70-17081-01 PANEL FAN, 240V, HARDWARE KIT	H9646
-MF	SINGLE BAY DEFLECTOR ASSY	H9642
-MG	SLIDE KIT FOR BA11-A IN H9642	11/44-CA, -CB
-MH	1 1/2 BAY DEFLECTOR ASSY	H9642
-MJ	AUXILLIARY STABILIZER CASTING (BLACK)	TS11, 11X44
-MK	SHELF ASSY, H9640 SERIES, PAINTED	H9646
-ML	CABLE ENTRY PANEL, BOTTOM OF H9646 MODEM CAB	H9646-CA
-MM	AC POWER BUS STRIP, H9646 CAB	H9646-CA
-MS	19" RACK MOUNT HDW FOR 90 MOD
-MT	HUB 90 SINGLE MOD. MNTG TRAY

M9544-S Bulkheads & shielded parts

H9544-S Bulkheads & shielded parts
Variant	Description	Usage
-SA	SHIELDED PRIMARY BULKHEAD, 5.25", RECESSED	CROSS PRODUCTS
-SB	SHIELDED ADD-ON BULKHEAD, 5.25", RECESSED	CROSS PRODUCTS
-SE	SHIELDED VERTICAL BULKHEAD, H9545 FRAME, REAR	CROSS PRODUCTS
-SF	SHIELDED VERTICAL BULKHEAD, H9545 FRAME, FRONT	CROSS PRODUCTS
-SG	SHIELDING PARTITION KIT FOR EXPANDER CABS WITH FRONT DOORS	H9642, H9646
-SH	SHIELDING PARTITION KIT FOR H9645 CAB HAVING 2 DISKS AND ONE CENTER-MOUNTED CPU OR SYSTEM BOX	H9645
-SJ	BULKHEAD PANEL, NON SHIELDING	877
-SK	PRIMARY BULKHEAD PANEL WITH 877 POWER CONTROL CUTOUT	877
-SL	SHIELDING PARTITION KIT FOR WIDE BODY CAB	H9645
-SM	SHIELDING PARTITION KIT FOR H9642 CABS WITH 1.75" BEZEL	H9642
-SP	1.75" PARTITION FOR JOINING 2 SYSTEM BOXES
-SR	SHHELDED VERTICAL BULKHEAD ASSY FOR 60" WIDE-BODY H9647 WITH CUTOUT FOR 877 POWER CONTROL	H9647
-SS	VERTICAL PARTITION INSERT, FRONT MOUNTING, 60" WIDE-BODY CAB	H9647
-SV	10.5" HORIZONTAL PARTITION
-SZ	21" HORIZONTAL PARTITION

H9545-F Kits & assemblies

H9545-F Kits & assemblies
Variant	Description	Usage
40" WIDE BODY FRAME KIT, UNASSEMBLED|H9645
40" WIDE BODY CAB FRAME (H9545-FA ASSEMBLED)|H9645
40" WIDE BODY CAB FOR TOP LOAD RL01/02, 1ST USED ON 11/24|RL01, RL02, 11/24
40" WIDE BODY FRAME ASSY W SINGLE HORIZONTAL FOR COMET|11750
40" WIDE BODY CAB FOR GAS SPRING TOP LOAD|RA80
40" WIDE BODY CAB FRAME ASSY WITH SHIELDING PROVISION|H9645
60" FRONT LOADING FRAME KIT, UNASSEMBLED|H9646
60" CROSS PRODUCTS CAB FRAME ASSY(H9546-FA) ASSEMBLED|H9646
60" WIDE BODY FRAME ASSY (UNASSEMBLED)|H9647
UNSHIELDED EXPANDER KIT, 40", REPLACED BY H9544-JE|

External links

• DEC Cabinets
• EDITED OPTION/MODULE LIST 21-APR-83
• OPTION/MODULE HARDWARE LIST 13-JUN-91
• U.S. Systems/Services Price List December 30, 1991
• EK-RA90H-IN-002 RA90/RA92/9643 Cabinet Installation Guide