Description
DEC VAX PDP-11 Vintage Computer Museum Collection 1980s Mainframe Peripherals Lot
This is a comprehensive collection of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) mainframe computers and associated peripherals sourced from a corporate financial-industry museum. The lot spans from the 1950s through 1990s, with primary focus on 1980s VAX systems and supporting hardware.
Specifications & What's Included
- Digital VAX 6000-420 and VAX 4000-100 mainframes
- MicroVAX PDP-11, HSC50 Storage Controller
- TA78 Reel-to-Reel Tape Drive, SA600 8-Drive Disk Rack
- LG31 Printer, PrintServer 32, VT420 terminal
- Plasmon 520 Series Optical Jukebox, JVC MC-8200U CD/DVD Library
- Additional peripherals: modems, storage devices, and support equipment from 1950s–1990s
- All hard drives removed; sold as complete lot
Applications
VAX systems ran financial transaction processing, database management, and enterprise computing on VAX/VMS and OpenVMS operating systems. These machines supported large-scale institutional operations throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The collection includes tape storage, disk arrays, and terminal equipment typical of corporate data centers. Peripheral devices cover printing, networking, optical archival, and legacy communication functions.
Please note: We may have multiple units of this item in stock. The unit you receive may vary slightly from the one shown in the photos. All units are functionally equivalent and inspected to the same standard.
This DEC VAX PDP-11 vintage mainframe and peripherals collection was deaccessioned from a corporate computer museum maintained by a financial-industry credit union on the East Coast. The museum preserved these systems from their active service in the 1980s and 1990s, and all units were reported to be in working condition at the time of deinstallation. The collection is in good physical condition overall, consistent with properly stored museum pieces of this era. All hard drives have been removed prior to sale; no data storage media is included. Non-DEC items in the collection (office equipment, currency counters, check protectors, etc.) are included as shown and are sold as part of the complete lot. Some parts and components for these vintage systems may no longer be commercially available. This is a complete as-photographed collection — the photos and inventory list represent the full scope of what is included. Please view our full photo set and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) |
Model: |
VAX 6000-420 / VAX 4000-100 / PDP-11 Collection |
MPN: |
Multiple — see item listing for full inventory |
SKU: |
52407 |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Complete museum lot; hard drives removed. Sold as a collection. |
Form Factor: |
Floor-Standing / Tower / Rack — multiple units |
Collection Includes 1: |
Digital VAX 6000-420, Digital VAX 4000-100 |
Collection Includes 2: |
Digital MicroVAX PDP-11, Digital HSC50 Storage Controller |
Collection Includes 3: |
Digital TA78 Reel-to-Reel Tape Drive, Digital SA600 8-Drive Disk Rack |
Collection Includes 4: |
Digital LG31 Printer, Digital PrintServer 32 |
Collection Includes 5: |
Digital VT420, DECrepeater 90FA, Digital B400x |
Collection Includes 6: |
Plasmon 520 Series Optical Jukebox, Plasmon RF-60J-703 |
Collection Includes 7: |
HP Model E35 9000 |
Collection Includes 8: |
JVC MC-8200U CD/DVD Library |
Collection Includes 9: |
Quantum Model TH5BB-YF, Racal-Vadic Modem VA1251G/K |
Collection Includes 10: |
Marchant Figure-Matic ADX (1950s), MicroBilt MB1000 Terminal |
Collection Includes 11: |
MITEK Systems RICOH R-2112T, SecureFax Online 120 Screen Phone |
Collection Includes 12: |
Hedman 2300, Hedman 3400, Hedman Royal Companion Check Protector |
Collection Includes 13: |
Glory Currency Counter, F&E Sign-o-Meter and Dater |
Era / Period: |
1950s–1990s (primarily 1980s) |
Provenance: |
Corporate financial-industry computer museum, East Coast |
Hard Drives Included: |
No — all hard drives have been removed |
Compatible With: |
DEC VAX VMS environment, OpenVMS, VAX/VMS |
Country of Manufacture: |
USA (DEC units); various for non-DEC items |
Type: |
Vintage Mainframe & Peripheral Computer Collection / Museum Lot |
Condition Notes: |
DEC VAX PDP-11 vintage mainframe museum collection. All units in good physical condition; reported working at time of deinstallation (1980s–1990s). Hard drives removed. Sold as a complete lot. Some parts may be unavailable. Contact us with questions. |
