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DEC T2036-AA Vax6000 Dssi Controller
- DSSI Controller for VAX 6000 systems.
- Part Number: T2036-AA.
- Manufacturer: DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation).
- Facilitates high-speed peripheral connections.
- Supports connection of disk drives and tape drives.
- Enables expansion of storage capacity.
- Integral to VAX system architecture.
- Ensures reliable data transfer.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- DSSI
- Compatibility
- DEC VAX 6000 Series
- Product Type
- Controller
- Manufacturer
- DEC
Product details
The DEC T2036-AA is a DSSI controller designed for the VAX 6000 series of minicomputers. It enables the connection of various storage peripherals via the DSSI interface.
Technical Information
| Interface | DSSI |
| Compatibility | DEC VAX 6000 Series |
Additional Specifications
| Product Type | Controller |
| Manufacturer | DEC |
Description
The DEC T2036-AA is a specialized controller card developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) specifically for their VAX 6000 line of minicomputers. This controller utilizes the Digital Storage Systems Interconnect (DSSI) interface, a high-speed bus protocol developed by DEC for connecting storage devices. The VAX 6000 series were powerful systems used in various scientific, engineering, and commercial applications, often requiring significant and fast access to data storage. The T2036-AA controller acts as the bridge between the VAX 6000's internal bus architecture and the external DSSI bus. Its primary role is to manage the communication and data transfer between the host system and connected storage peripherals, such as disk drives and tape drives. By implementing the DSSI protocol, it allows for multiple devices to be connected in a daisy-chain configuration, providing a flexible and expandable storage solution. This controller is essential for systems that need to support high-performance storage requirements. It ensures that data can be moved efficiently between the VAX system's memory and its storage devices, which is critical for operating system performance, application responsiveness, and data integrity. The T2036-AA is a key component for maximizing the storage capabilities and overall performance of the VAX 6000 systems.
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