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From: marcus@cpva.saic.com (Mark Jenkins, (619) 458-2794)
Newsgroups: comp.os.vms,comp.sys.dec
Subject: Re: Need BA40A-AA VS2000 System Expansion Adapters (2)
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Date: 9 Apr 91 23:16:33 GMT
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Organization: Science Applications Int'l Corp./San Diego
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In article <5453.28004242@cpva.saic.com>, marcus@cpva.saic.com (Mark Jenkins,
(619) 458-2794) writes:

> I have two VAXstation 2000s for which I need "System Expansion Adapters", part
..
> equipment vendor searching for them as well.  I would prefer as low an
> aquisition cost as possible...
..

I recently posted this request for a source for BA40A-AAs.  I received some
private mail with suggested vendors of used equipment, equivalent equipment, as
well as some comments along the lines of "might as well build your own".

Many thanks to all those who responded with these suggestions.  Since I require
a standard DEC maintainable configuration for these systems I have not opted
for the "roll your own" route although this is very feasible given what little
the BA40A-AA really does.  However, I received a great price per unit as well
as a great price for the entire configuration in question from Eli Heffron &
Sons.  They were recommended by EKLUND@uazhep.physics.arizona.edu, who added
"The ad was in "The Processor" which a lot of used equipment vendors advertise
in (not just DEC gear)."

I am in the process of re-ordering the configuration from Eli Heffron & Sons
due to their better than 20% price savings over the configuration from the
original vendor.  The BA40A-AAs, while still not give-away, were much more
attractively priced than from anywhere else.

Heffron can be reached at 617-547-4005 , FAX 617-354-1417.

I own no stock or controlling interest, just surprised at their prices.  No
idea as to the quality of service, etc.
-- 
Mark Jenkins, SAIC         CPVA::Marcus - SPAN    [28119::Marcus]
Marcus@CPVA.SAIC.COM or Marcus%CPVA.SPAN@sds.sdsc.edu (elsewhere)