Re: Trying to identify pre iSeries AS/400 system units

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Using the search feature and the model numbers, you will find a
great deal of information.

By searching on 9406, you will be shown ALL 9406 models and 
their MANY variations... With a little trial and error, you
should be able to find out a great deal..


Andy Cranston wrote:
> 

> A couple of beige coloured cabinets (65cm wide, 92cm deep, 160cm high).
> Both cabinets are labelled "9406 FC 5042".  Both have a expansion bay (slots
> front and back).  One has a 8inch floppy drive (that takes be back :-) and a
> 1/2inch reel to reel tape.  The other has two DASD units.  I think this is
> one of the first series of AS/400 systems and that the two cabinets combine
> to make one working system but I'm only guessing.
> 
> (2)
> 
> "9406-50S" which I take to mean a model 50S AS/400. 
> 
> (3)

> 
> Both types of black cabinets have one of the following markings:
> 
>   Type 9406
>   FC 5062
>   F/C 5080
>   FC 5082
>   FC 5072
>   FC 5062