FS (UK): Onyx RE2 rack, 24 x R10K/195, 2GB RAM, 10/100, etc.: 2500 UKP
Ian Mapleson
Holland or something! :)
Onyx rack system (great condition)
24 CPUs (ie. 24 x R10000SC 195MHz [2MB L2], using 6 CPU boards)
2GB RAM (using four MC3 boards, 2 x 256MB kits on each board)
4.3GB FastWide Differential system disk
18GB option disk (80pin with adapter) OR 2X vertically-usable CDROM (*)
VME 10/100 FastEthernet
FDDI Option
RealityEngine2 Graphics (1RM4)
Original granite SGI Onyx keyboard and mouse (with the very long cable)
Serial cable for VT terminal included, plus some other serial cables
and misc items. I can include a VT terminal for extra, or an old PC
with HyperTerminal for free. Handy to have if the gfx ever goes wrong.
(*) You choose which. The CDROM is bootable and can be used vertically
or even upside down. I would put in a modern 32X, but most modern CDROMs
can't be used vertically.
17" Monitor & 3m cable available for free if required (or a 20"
monitor if I happen to have one available at the time).
Personal inspection is welcome if desired. I live in Edinburgh.
The system is wired for a normal single-phase 240V supply, and can
thus be driven from a single 30A 240V source, eg. the ring main
supply for a cooker. The connection itself is via a 24A large
socket - the cable & plug for this socket is included, with two
mains plugs connected at present, though if connected to a single
socket I would recommend fitting a hefty mains plug instead.
All doors, panels, indicators, etc. are fully intact. Photos
and hinv available on request (coming soon to my site).
This unit has the maximum possible CPU configuration for an Onyx,
but there is still space for two extra graphics pipes or other
options. I may be able to include an extra RM board, but
need to test it first. The system also has the most efficient RAM
kits installed, ie. it can be expanded to the full 16GB RAM without
removing any existing RAM modules.
Cost is 2500 UKP.
Personal collection only for this system. I would recommend the hire
of a van with a tail lift. The unit is 5' 5" high, about 4' deep and
is pretty heavy, but it moves very easily on its rollers. If it's of
any help, note that renting a suitable van for a day or two would
cost about 75 UKP + fuel costs, which is a very cost effective way of
transporting it long distance. I found the total petrol costs for a
40 mile journey were about 20 to 25 UKP. Also note that
transportation in terms of general mobility (eg. if it has to be
moved up some steps) can be greatly improved by temporarily removing
the door panels, side panels, fan blowers and the two power supply
units - this is all very easy to do.
The system has a full installation of IRIX 6.5.15m with lots of
extras, though I will probably be able to put on 6.5.25m soon. I'll
basically shove on everything I can find, and I'll include a set of
IRIX CDs, along with various other bits & pieces which may be
useful, eg. AUI cable, transceiver, etc.
Email if interested!
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Ian.
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Mark Holford
> thus be driven from a single 30A 240V source, eg. the ring main
> supply for a cooker. The connection itself is via a 24A large
> socket - the cable & plug for this socket is included, with two
> mains plugs connected at present, though if connected to a single
> socket I would recommend fitting a hefty mains plug instead.
>
NO, NO, NO!!! Do no even think of trying to run something that needs 24 amps
with a 13 amp plug, however big and hefty. It will melt!!! For a 24 amp
supply, you will need to use a 32 amp Ceeform connector or something
similar. A 13 amp socket is only rated to supply a maximum of 13 amps. Using
two 13 amp plugs is not a good idea as ring mains can usually only supply 20
amps in total.
Having said all that though, you may not need to supply the full 24 amps to
run it. I have a deskside Onyx which, on paper, needs 13 amps to run.
However I have checked it while it is running, and it draws less than 5
amps.
Mark
Michael Schmidt
> Onyx rack system (great condition)
> 24 CPUs (ie. 24 x R10000SC 195MHz [2MB L2], using 6 CPU boards)
[...]
> The system has a full installation of IRIX 6.5.15m with lots of
> extras, though I will probably be able to put on 6.5.25m soon. I'll
How would you do this? AFAIK the IP25 (as well as all other but IP27,
30, 32 and 35) is not supported after 6.5.22. If you know any trick
let us know...
(F'up c.s.s.m)
Cheers,
Michael
Ian Mapleson schrieb:
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BMW Group, Surface Technology, TK-33
Petuelring 130, D-80788 Muenchen, Germany
Tel: +49-89-382-26384, Fax: +49-89-382-23951
Ian Mapleson
> NO, NO, NO!!! Do no even think of trying to run something that needs 24 amps
Don't worry, I was going to fit something proper anyway. And note that
the unit isn't pulling that much anyway atm.
If wired to a 30A ring main it should run just fine. This could always
be done directly with an inline switch if a plug must be avoided.
> with a 13 amp plug, however big and hefty. It will melt!!! For a 24 amp
Didn't melt when I ran it in my garage. :) It's not drawing that much.
Certainly nowhere near 24. Doubt it's grabbing more than 12 or so just now.
> two 13 amp plugs is not a good idea as ring mains can usually only supply 20
> amps in total.
One could run it from 2 different rings.
> However I have checked it while it is running, and it draws less than 5
> amps.
This is why it should be fine from a single 30A supply.
Ian.
Ian Mapleson
> How would you do this? AFAIK the IP25 (as well as all other but IP27,
> 30, 32 and 35) is not supported after 6.5.22. If you know any trick
> let us know...
Ah, never mind then. The place I obtained the Onyx from was going to
give me a 6.5.25 set - I assumed they'd used it at some point on the
machine. Didn't know support had stopped with .22.
I'll obtain .22 instead then if I can. At present, the system has an old
.20 installation on it.
Thanks for the info! :)
Ian.