Make TK50 kit from Hobbyist CD


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>>However, I don't actually have 6 TK50s.  So, do I need all
>>of the VMS072.x save sets?  Can I put more than one saveset
>>on a tape?
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>Back when VMS was distributed on TK50, all the savesets used to
>be on one tape. For completeness, you should start by making the
>tape bootable (SYS$UPDATE:STABACKIT.COM will do this) and the
>copy the savesets onto the tape.

And (remembering that 2 blocks == 1KB!) the VMS072.x sets should all
fit on one tape.  It's a tight squeeze, approx 170000 blocks on a 180000
block tape.  Hopefully there is no serious overhead in the tape format.

>If all you want to do is transfer V7.2 onto your MicroVAX it may be easier to
>copy the savesets from CD to TK50 and thence to the MicroVAX. As long as they
>all live in [000000] on any accessible drive you should be all set.

Sounds like a plan.  The machine only has one RA70 (approx 270MB) disk, so
it might be a bit of a squeeze.

I'd also prefer to wipe the disk and do a clean install.  Now, I can use
my standalone backup tape to copy the kit from TK50 to the disk, but how do
I first INIT the disk from STABACKUP?

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The TLZ04 is a first generation DAT drive. It doesn't support compression.
It only supports 60 meter tapes. Don't use longer ones, you might not get them back. 

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 :I would like to dial up my old VAX which has a DHV11. I have a 
 :9600 baud modem connected to one of the ports on the DHV11. Each
 :time I try to dail in it comes back with the error Your VAX/VMS
 :modem is wired wrong please see your system manager.
  
   Chances are, your wiring is wrong.
  
 :I thought all modern modems where AT&t compatible or am I missing
 :something.
  
   Start with:
  
 http://www.openvms.digital.com:8000/72final/6136/6136pro_016.html#modemc
  
   I typically prefer to use "limited" modem control, and not the "full"   modem control.
  
   Set the OpenVMS host serial port as SET TERMINAL/MODEM/PERMANENT in   SYSTARTUP*.COM.  And
 /AUTOBAUD, if appropriate.
  

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I've got some Plextor 12x-20 or something like that drives, and they work well. 
Seen many people claim the Plextor drives work well in VMS systems.  Same on the
Seagate drive.  Try a 'real' VMS distribution CD.





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