On May 22, Gunther Schadow wrote:
> I understand that the VAX 6400 has the RIEGEL chip and also
> comes with a vector processor. I notice special 50-or-so pin
> receptacles on the front of the CPU board. Is this where the
> tight connection to the vector board is made? Does anyone
> know the part number or anything about those vector modules?
> Where might one get some? Has anybody ever actually seen one?
> Where would one get the programming reference specifications?

  I looked very hard for the VAX Vector Facilities board set a few
years ago...they seem to be made of unobtainium.  I'm a BIG fan of
vector processors (got three Cray vector machines in my machine room)
and I'd KILL to get my hands on one of those board sets.

           -Dave McGuire