On Tue, Jun 24, 2003 at 11:26:33AM +1000, Stephen Grady wrote:
> I have gotten my hands on a VAX 4000-705A and I want to install NetBSD on
> it. Unfortunately it came without any cables. My main problem is the console
> cable. What is the plug used to connect to the console? the documentation
> describe it as a modified modular plug, does it have a standard RJ number or
> what ? Next after I get my hands on one of the plugs what is the wiring to a
> standard DB 9 plug ?
> 
> Any help would be much appreciated thanks in advice,

Hi Steve,

I got these parts from Joiners Cabling in Sydney a couple of months ago.
I can't find their web site any more but they're in the White Pages. I
got an MMJ-MMJ cable and an MMJ-DB9M adapter. You just need to wire up
the pins inside the adapter and you're all set.


Hamish
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