Looking for old Ethernet hubs and DEC mice

[R. F. Schaefer]

Michael Sokolov wrote:
> Hello fellow ClassicCmpers,
> 
> I'm looking for:
> 
> 1. Old 10 Mbps only, half-duplex only, non-switching Ethernet hubs with
>    a BNC port in addition to 10BaseTs.  I remember these being made by
>    Linksys, but can't find them any more.  I could use 2 or 3.

Keep an eye out for old HP AdvanceStack 260x hubs--  Stackable, 12 port 
10bT, 10b2, serial console (!), axillary media card (10bFL | 10b2 | 10bT 
| AUI) on the 2600A model.  One option card slot that'll take an SNMP 
card, allows neat things like binding a port to a MAC address (it'll 
lock out the port and raise a trap if it sees a different MAC address 
than what it's expecting), a WAN router card, or a 4-port RS-232 or 
2-port internal modem card, both offering RAS.  There're also 24- and 
48-port (2U) versions that use the Amphenol(sp?) 50-pin telco-style 
connectors, come in two flavors depending on whether it has breakout 
connectors mounted to the front or is meant to be used with punchdown 
blocks.  It does have a fan, however.  I've never had to reset mine, but 
it lives a pretty stress-free life.  (There's GUI management 'ware, but 
BSD it don't run on, The One True BSD or otherwise.)

There's always one on epay.

> 
> 2. Round 3-button DEC workstation mice, VSXXX-AA.  I need 2.
> 
> MS
> 

Bob