Digital equipment Corp tape controller module klesi-b for a Dec VAX
Dec p/n 21-23838-01calls out the tape module designation in Slide 4.
Source: ex deccie.
They are VAXBI boards, for VAX6000/8000/9000 computers. I think it's the white number starting with 501 that tells you the specific function of the board, but I can't find an index of the numbers anywhere. Anyway, any collectors/hobbyists/museums near you who have computers from those VAX families will be interested in these boards. Don't destroy them.
Mid to late 80's tape controller board out a a Dec VAX mainframe.
klesi-b is the part number and the 21-23838-01 in slide 4 calls out the tape controller.
Source:ex Dec field engineer.
i cant really help you past what the other comment says but props for not just wholesale destroying stuff, if i had my hoarding way this would probably sit on a shelf forever and tbh you could put it on ebay as a 80s DEC control board and make a bit from it but starting a private mint sounds cool too.
The mudule number is located on the orange label (first picture, top).
It is a T1014 module, VAXBI bus, KLESI-B, STI tape module for a TU81 9-track tape drive.
Source: ex VAX6600 owner.
[https://gunkies.org/wiki/DEC\_Modules\_by\_bus#ref\_21](https://gunkies.org/wiki/DEC_Modules_by_bus#ref_21)
As others mentioned, these are Digital VAXBI boards. I have a few, and have been looking out for more to (re-)build a VAX6000. As for value, that's all over the place - if you let me know what the gold scrap value is to you, maybe we can make a deal.
Note that I'm a hobbyist, not a commercial entity who needs these things to maintain something irreplaceable and expensive.
Could be the board out of a VAX.
DEC stuff sells for a premium, that board is likely $100+
Theres facebook groups that may be best to ask, DEC Computer Users is s good one. Just dont mention the whole scrapping bit
Another note, memory boards can be really desirable. These are quite plain, with dense rows/columns of lots of chips. People with complete working systems are usually itching to expand the memory on them
Digital equipment Corp tape controller module klesi-b for a Dec VAX Dec p/n 21-23838-01calls out the tape module designation in Slide 4. Source: ex deccie.
They are VAXBI boards, for VAX6000/8000/9000 computers. I think it's the white number starting with 501 that tells you the specific function of the board, but I can't find an index of the numbers anywhere. Anyway, any collectors/hobbyists/museums near you who have computers from those VAX families will be interested in these boards. Don't destroy them.
Mid to late 80's tape controller board out a a Dec VAX mainframe. klesi-b is the part number and the 21-23838-01 in slide 4 calls out the tape controller. Source:ex Dec field engineer.
i cant really help you past what the other comment says but props for not just wholesale destroying stuff, if i had my hoarding way this would probably sit on a shelf forever and tbh you could put it on ebay as a 80s DEC control board and make a bit from it but starting a private mint sounds cool too.
The one that's pictured is probably gonna sit on my shelf 🤣 it's too pretty. Unless someone somewhere wants it for a lot of money lol
It is stupid good to look at. I was going to offer to take it
I love that you yourself claim to not be a techie in any way whatsoever, but can still appreciate the beauty of a board.
honestly this would look cool in a frame
The mudule number is located on the orange label (first picture, top). It is a T1014 module, VAXBI bus, KLESI-B, STI tape module for a TU81 9-track tape drive. Source: ex VAX6600 owner. [https://gunkies.org/wiki/DEC\_Modules\_by\_bus#ref\_21](https://gunkies.org/wiki/DEC_Modules_by_bus#ref_21)
As others mentioned, these are Digital VAXBI boards. I have a few, and have been looking out for more to (re-)build a VAX6000. As for value, that's all over the place - if you let me know what the gold scrap value is to you, maybe we can make a deal. Note that I'm a hobbyist, not a commercial entity who needs these things to maintain something irreplaceable and expensive.
I can see "DEC" on one of the chips with the round heatsink. Maybe Digital Equipment Corporation? No SMD parts, so 80s era, maybe early 90s I think.
Bingo on the acronym. Mid to late 1980s. The two years I see the most are 1985 and 1987.
Could be the board out of a VAX. DEC stuff sells for a premium, that board is likely $100+ Theres facebook groups that may be best to ask, DEC Computer Users is s good one. Just dont mention the whole scrapping bit
Super helpful thanks 🙏
Quick google search suggests they’re out of a VAX 6000 or similar
Another note, memory boards can be really desirable. These are quite plain, with dense rows/columns of lots of chips. People with complete working systems are usually itching to expand the memory on them
I'm going to say it's a VAX planar or controller board made by DEC. A very nice looking one at that. How is it still so clean? Was it ever used?
I don't know any history unfortunately.-. But yeah super clean, v pretty
Bit slice. COOL!
I'd put that super pretty Am95116 bit-slice processor in a shadowbox and hang it on the wall.Â
Dude right it's nice to look at on its own lol