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From: ams@gauss.princeton.edu
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Subject: Sun 3/50 -- ethernet rev 17.
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Date: 4 Feb 90 17:50:49 GMT
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My subnet was recently switched to a cabletron mmac 802.3 over twisted
pair ethernet wiring.  All machines previously on the subnet switched over
to the new wiring without problem except (you guessed it), the sun 3/50s I
have.  I am told that they are not quite 802.3 compatable, by by bringing
them to hardware revision 17 it will make them compliant.

Anyhow, Sun would like to have about $1700 for this operation which is
outrageous.  What I need are what the ECOs are to bring a 3/50 to rev. 17.
It is my understanding that the crucial fix involves the installation of a
resistor, a capacitor and some jumper mods.  If someone can mail or fax me
the ECOs (including a parts list), I would really appreciate it.

p.s.  If there is interest, I will be happy to post a summary to the net.

  Andrew Simms					ams@acm.princeton.edu