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From: condor@mas1.UUCP (Rick Kawala)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.dec
Subject: DECStation 3100 Questions
Keywords: VR290 cable, cheap TK50 cartridges
Message-ID: <1916@mas1.UUCP>
Date: 26 Jun 89 23:05:30 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Measurex Automation Systems, Cupertino CA
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I just installed my DECStation 3100. I like it a lot, and have 3
questions.

First, is there a longer cable available to connect the
VR290 (color) monitor to the CPU? For that matter, I suppose I'll
need extenders for the keyboard and mouse as well. Has anyone got
a solution?

Second, how long a SCSI cable can I place between the CPU and the
(external) disk drive? Does anyone have any suggested cable vendors
if DEC doesn't make the right thing?

Third, has anyone found a cheap source of TK50 tape cartridges?
$31 or so seems a little steep.

Thanks in advance,

Rick Kawala
apple.com!mas1!condor
408-864-6768 (work)