[Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-12 Thread Robert Thomas
I know that this is off topic, but we do communicate with Decservers from the SIMH microvax simulator. We bought a replacement DECserver-90L and it is set with non-standard passwords, so it is unusable. Anyone know how to force a factory reset? There is no reset button. Sincerely, Robert F. T

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-12 Thread Ray Jewhurst
Although I am not familiar with the machine in question, wouldn't there be a capacitor to short or a battery to remove? Hope that helps Ray On Apr 12, 2016 3:47 PM, "Robert Thomas" wrote: > I know that this is off topic, but we do communicate with Decservers from > the SIMH microvax simulator.

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-12 Thread Paul Koning
Not clear. Another issue is that the 90 and 900 series devices come in plastic cases that are quite hard to open, especially if you want the case to survive the experience. Bob, is there a small hole somewhere in the case? There might be a button inside intended to be actuated by a straighten

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-12 Thread Rich Alderson
http://manx.classiccmp.org/collections/mds-199909/cd2/network/dsrvdom1.pdf > From: "Robert Thomas" > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:47:00 -0400 > I know that this is off topic, but we do communicate with Decservers from the > SIMH microvax simulator. We bought a replacement DECserver-90L and it is se

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-12 Thread Robert Thomas
al Message- From: Rich Alderson [mailto:s...@alderson.users.panix.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 4:11 PM To: Robert Thomas Cc: simh@trailing-edge.com Subject: Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults http://manx.classiccmp.org/collections/mds-199909/cd2/network/dsrvdom1.pdf >

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-12 Thread Tom Morris
On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 5:37 PM, Robert Thomas wrote: > > The comment with respect to the power/power on sequence is to allow for the > authorize password change. If one doesn't cycle power immediately after > changing the password, the change is ignored. > And ditto for clearing it, per the fo

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-12 Thread Rich Alderson
> From: "Robert Thomas" > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:37:09 -0400 > The comment with respect to the power/power on sequence is to allow for the > authorize password change. If one doesn't cycle power immediately after > changing the password, the change is ignored. > Given the simplicity of the d

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-12 Thread Robert Thomas
homas Cc: simh@trailing-edge.com Subject: Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults http://manx.classiccmp.org/collections/mds-199909/cd2/network/dsrvdom1.pdf > From: "Robert Thomas" > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:47:00 -0400 > I know that this is off topic, but we do com

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-13 Thread Broer van Smeden
t; O mail to: r...@asthomas.com > > > > -Original Message- > From: Rich Alderson [mailto:s...@alderson.users.panix.com] > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 4:11 PM > To: Robert Thomas > Cc: simh@trailing-edge.com > Subject: Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory def

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-13 Thread Sergii Kolisnyk
gt;> O mail to: r...@asthomas.com >> >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Rich Alderson [mailto:s...@alderson.users.panix.com >> ] >> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 4:11 PM >> To: Robert Thomas > > >> Cc: simh@trailing-e

Re: [Simh] Setting DECSERVER 90L to factory defaults

2016-04-13 Thread Rich Alderson
> From: "Robert Thomas" > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:07:14 -0400 > This procedure doesn't re-establish the factory defaults. It is one of those > flawed designs that occasionally slip through to cut costs with unexpected > consequences. The 90L and 90L+ are the only Decservers with no reset to >