On Sun, 16 Jul 2000, Rink Springer wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> I was wondering how long the console cable of my VAX 4000/300 can be... I
> want to hook it to a terminal in my room, which is about 50 meters away from
> my VAX. Is this possible? I think it is, but I just want to be sure :)

Technically speaking, I seem to remmeber that RS-232 is specified for only
15 meters or so, but as usual; if it works then be happy.
RS-232 usually seems to work better than expected.

	Johnny

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