System Setup and Configuration
3.6 System Expansion
3.6 System Expansion
The mass storage and Q–bus capacity of VAX 4000 Model 500A/505A/600A
/700A/705A systems can be increased using the following expanders.
3.6.1 Mass Storage Expanders
• The R400X mass storage expander provides space for up to seven additional
EF/RF-series ISEs or up to six EF/RF-series ISEs and a tape drive (TF85
/TF86 or TLZ04). Using R400X expanders, you can fill both DSSI buses for
a total of 14 DSSI mass storage devices.
Note
Using the dual-disk RF35, the R400X can accommodate up to 13 ISEs.
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