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From: mithomas@bsu-cs.UUCP (Michael Thomas Niehaus)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.dec
Subject: MicroPDP-11 Ethernet Questions
Message-ID: <1507@bsu-cs.UUCP>
Date: Sun, 15-Nov-87 15:53:38 EST
Article-I.D.: bsu-cs.1507
Posted: Sun Nov 15 15:53:38 1987
Date-Received: Mon, 16-Nov-87 06:22:54 EST
Organization: CS Dept, Ball St U, Muncie, Indiana
Lines: 23
Keywords: RSX PDP-11 Ethernet DECQNA

I am looking into the possibility of setting up a small Ethernet network
on a MicroPDP-11/23.  Does anyone know what equipment is needed and the
approximate cost of setting up a network of about 10 terminals and PC's
(or if it is possible)?

Here is a rough list that I have compiled (through very little research):

Ethernet to Q-bus Controller                     $ 1,975
DECQNA cabinet kit for MicroPDP-11                   150
8-Line DECserver 100                               2,950
DECserver Software License                           150

Also, is it possible to hook up the PC's driectly into the Ethernet
(by buying the equip. from DEC)?  And is there any way for the PC's
to use the PDP-11 as a transparent file-server?  Also, what is the
maximum number of terminals (or PC's) that can be connected to this
network?

(By the way... The MicroPDP-11 is running Micro/RSX.)

Thanks for any help,
Michael Niehaus
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