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 On Behalf Of Zane Healy via cctalk
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There was a Basic four system I had which was a small amount taller but
you get into having to have a really big counterweight. I could imagine
a smaller amount and the rear placement of the 11/44 Power supply weight
would allow RL02s and such pulled, but leave the system where it is and
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
>
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
Like Steve, I don't know about the original application. My own 11/44 project
pile has the slide out and rotate style of slides, to the extent that it has
any slides at all. When I need gas struts and cannot identify a source for
exact original replacements, I usually look at McMaster-Carr
Alan asked
> 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!
>
