This would be the "11X44" configuration where the 11/44 is mounted in a 40 inch
top-loading H9642 cabinet ("corp cab").
See http://bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp11/1144/1144_UsersGuide.pdf, Figure 4-5
(page 4-7)
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From: cctalk <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Zane Healy via cctalk
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2021 3:16 PM
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Subject: Re: PDP-11/44 gas struts
Out of curiosity, is there a manual for this style PDP-11/44 online? This is
the style I have, but I’m pretty sure my manual is for the pull-out enclosure.
A manual on this enclosure might give some idea on the gas struts.
Zane
> On Dec 24, 2021, at 11:58 AM, jim stephens via cctalk <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> I have the same system cabinet, but have not looked at it in detail. I think
> from some of the replies, they are thinking about the H960 tall cabinets and
> systems that are pulled out, then rotate on the slides.
>
> This I think is like the hood of a car, then the system tilts up, as the
> cabinet isn't that tall that you can't work on it on top.
>
> As to sources, either automotive sources and match the fit, or a supplier
> like McMaster Carr. I don't think any NOS on these would be any better than
> the ones you have that rotted out.
>
> I only just got the 11/44 and didn't poke at it yet, just moved it from the
> original owner's storage to mine.
>
> I hope it to be one of my first 'big' projects after some PDP8s are tackled.
>
> thanks
> JIm
>
> On 12/23/2021 8:43 PM, Alan Frisbie via cctalk wrote:
>> I have a PDP-11/44 system in the DEC 41" high cabinet.
>> It is designed to be tilted up for service, aided and supported by
>> two gas struts, one on each side.
>>
>> Unfortunately, after all these years, the struts have failed and do
>> not provide any assistance. That box is heavy!
>>
>> Does anyone know where I can get replacement gas struts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Alan Frisbie
>>
>
