[rescue] Ultrix or What to do with a VAX 4000/300 DSSI

[David A de Gruyl]

I have aquired a VAX 4000/300 with DSSI disk (internal).  It currently 
has VMS (an old version) installed on it, and not really knowing 
anything about VMS I would like to get a unix version installed on it.

I attempted to put NetBSD on this machine, but it does not see the 
internal disk.  I believe that a KFQSA controller is installed, and I 
also believe that the disks which were previously attached externally 
would work, however the screws in the disk enclosure rack are absolutly 
frozen, and now stripped.  

So, I am curious whether anyone knows how to obtain a version of Ultrix 
which might work on this machine.  What I am hoping is that I do not 
have to move the rack / enclosure up my three flights of stairs.  
Additionally, this rack has the tape drives (large reel and compact), so 
a network installation of Ultrix would be desireable.

If you have any ideas, please let me know.  I really don't want this 
machine to rot.

David

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David de Gruyl <david at bhaermandegruyl.org>