ND-5000 family - Revision history

TArntsen: Minor typos

2026-02-02T08:36:05Z

Minor typos

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	The '''ND-5000''' family is the third generations system based on the [[ND-500]] architecture. It is a totally new construction both in hardware and physical layout. The [[ND-5000 CPU]] uses the same instructions as the [[ND-500 CPU]] but adds 25 new instructions<ref>{{ND-doc\|05.009.3}}</ref> called '[[87 extensions]]', also found in the ND-500/1 and ND-500/2 CPUs.		The '''ND-5000''' family is the third generations system based on the [[ND-500]] architecture. It is a totally new construction both in hardware and physical layout. The [[ND-5000 CPU]] uses the same instructions as the [[ND-500 CPU]] but adds 25 new instructions<ref>{{ND-doc\|05.009.3}}</ref> called '[[87 extensions]]', also found in the ND-500/1 and ND-500/2 CPUs.

	The new ND-5000 CPU replaces 24 cards in the old ND-500 arcitecture. The single processor ND-5700 system ~~have~~ the same computational power as a [[ND-570]] system.		The new ND-5000 CPU replaces 24 cards in the old ND-500 arcitecture. The single processor ND-5700 system has the same computational power as a [[ND-570]] system.

	The ND-5000 series of computers is able to run both [[SINTRAN III]] and [[NDIX]], Norsk Data's version of UNIX.		The ND-5000 series of computers is able to run both [[SINTRAN III]] and [[NDIX]], Norsk Data's version of UNIX.
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	== Hardware implementation ==		== Hardware implementation ==

	The ND-5000 family systems ~~uses~~ a [[ND-100 CPU\|ND-100]]/[[ND-110 CPU\|ND-110]]/[[ND-120 CPU]] as I/O processor.		The ND-5000 family systems use a [[ND-100 CPU\|ND-100]]/[[ND-110 CPU\|ND-110]]/[[ND-120 CPU]] as I/O processor.

	===Samson===		===Samson===
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	=== ND-5200 to ND-5400 system ===		=== ND-5200 to ND-5400 system ===
	* Exchange the ND-5000 CPU from CPU type 1 to CPU type 2.		* Exchange the ND-5000 CPU from CPU type 1 to CPU type 2.
	* Exchange the ND-110 CPU with ND-120 CPU with ~~4Mb~~ memory.		* Exchange the ND-110 CPU with ND-120 CPU with 4MB memory.
	* Use the updating tool to set the CPU model to 4.		* Use the updating tool to set the CPU model to 4.
	* Exchange the ND-5000 microprogram with version 144xx. (Remember to change switch settings for MPM port and local 100 memory)		* Exchange the ND-5000 microprogram with version 144xx. (Remember to change switch settings for MPM port and local 100 memory)
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	=== ND-5800 to ND-5900 system ===		=== ND-5800 to ND-5900 system ===
	* Insert extra ND-5000 CPU type 3 [1,2 or 3 extra ~~CPU's~~).		* Insert extra ND-5000 CPU type 3 [1,2 or 3 extra CPUs).
	* Insert "Samson console print" behind each extra ND-5000 CPU.		* Insert "Samson console print" behind each extra ND-5000 CPU.
	* Use the updating tool (*) to configurate and set the CPU model to 8 for the extra ND-5000 CPU's:		* Use the updating tool (*) to configurate and set the CPU model to 8 for the extra ND-5000 CPU's:
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	pos 16J, 18J, 16K and 18K		pos 16J, 18J, 16K and 18K

	'''Comment''': The MF bus will not be available when these PROMs are used. These PROMs are only to be used during initializion of the MF bus or setting the CPU model on ND-5000 ~~CPU's~~.		'''Comment''': The MF bus will not be available when these PROMs are used. These PROMs are only to be used during initializion of the MF bus or setting the CPU model on ND-5000 CPUs.
	To set the CPU model, the command shown below must be used.		To set the CPU model, the command shown below must be used.

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	LIMITS THAT DEFINE ACCESS-AREAS FOR THIS SLOT		LIMITS THAT DEFINE ACCESS-AREAS FOR THIS SLOT
	</pre>		</pre>
	When the correct ND-5000 CPU mode] setting has been set, the normal PROMS ~~has~~ to be inserted again on the MF bus controller to be able to run the system.		When the correct ND-5000 CPU mode] setting has been set, the normal PROMS have to be inserted again on the MF bus controller to be able to run the system.

	Note:		Note:
	* The MF-bus will not be set available when using the upgrading tool. When setting of the CPU model is finished, exchange from the upgrading tool, back to the old MF controller with correct version of the MF ~~PROM's~~.		* The MF-bus will not be set available when using the upgrading tool. When setting of the CPU model is finished, exchange from the upgrading tool, back to the old MF controller with correct version of the MF PROMs.
	* Check what kind of AAP module (Checkpoint 3) is installed and use the correct microprogram according to CPU model. Ref. overview of the ND-5000 microprograms.		* Check what kind of AAP module (Checkpoint 3) is installed and use the correct microprogram according to CPU model. Ref. overview of the ND-5000 microprograms.

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	Part no: 350157 MF Bus Controller updating tool.		Part no: 350157 MF Bus Controller updating tool.

	In this kit onIy the special ~~PROM~~ are available. To be able		In this kit onIy the special PROMs are available. To be able
	to set the CPU model, exchange these PROMs with the one on		to set the CPU model, exchange these PROMs with the one on
	the MF bus controller.		the MF bus controller.

TArntsen: Performance: Minor word tweak

2023-11-05T11:48:01Z

Performance: Minor word tweak

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	== System performance ==		== System performance ==

	The difference in performance between models was mainly ~~done~~ by 3 methods:		The difference in performance between models was mainly devised by 3 methods:
	* Select a CPU (Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3).		* Select a CPU (Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3).
	* Jumper the master clock speed to Slow (156 ns) or Normal (70 ns).		* Jumper the master clock speed to Slow (156 ns) or Normal (70 ns).

Gandalf: Made a number of additions of the remaining machines list.

2020-10-29T14:12:22Z

Made a number of additions of the remaining machines list.

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	== Remaining systems ==		== Remaining systems ==
	* [http://datamuseum.dk/wiki/Norsk_Data ~~2 ND-5800 and spare parts] is~~ part of the collection of [http://datamuseum.dk/ Dansk Datahistorisk Forening]
			This is a list of some of the known surviving machines. Know about a machine not in this list? Let us know!

			* There are several machines in the [[Telemuseums storage in Fetsund]].
			* There are several machines in the [[User:Gandalf\|collection of Gandalf]].
			** [[ND-5200-Compact Serial 5282.20502\|One ND-5200 Compact]] with cards.
			** [[ND-5xxx-Compact Serial unknown 3\|One ND-5xxx Compact]] empty cabinet.
			** [[ND-5700 Serial unknown 1]] large cabinet with cards.
			** [[ND-5700 Serial unknown 2]] large cabinet without cards.
			** Two ND-5000 full size racks named [[ND-5800-Serial 5800.258\|Piff]] and [[ND-5500-Serial 5500.20636\|Puff]] with Several CPU:s included. Previously with the computer club LUDD in Luleå.
			** A [[ND-5800 Serial 475\|ND-5800 named Batman]] and [[ND-5830 Serial xxx\|ND-5830 named Robin]] together with a filestore. Previously [http://datamuseum.dk/wiki/Norsk_Data part of the collection] of [http://datamuseum.dk/ Dansk Datahistorisk Forening].

	== Reference ==		== Reference ==

Tingo: /* Updating tool for ND-5000 Compact Series */ add an example

2020-07-05T20:57:28Z

Updating tool for ND-5000 Compact Series: add an example

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 PROM version 27/11 -87
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 === Updating tool for ND-5000 Large Cabinet version ===

Tingo: /* Hardware Upgrades */ add info about the updating tool

2020-07-05T20:37:40Z

Hardware Upgrades: add info about the updating tool

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 === Setting of the ND-5000 CPU model ===
 Setting of the CPU model has to be done when the ND-5000 CPU has to be upgraded or when the content of the EEPROM in the MF backplane is cleared or lost.
 == Remaining systems ==

Tingo: /* Setting of the ND-5000 CPU model */ change indent level

2020-07-05T20:31:14Z

Setting of the ND-5000 CPU model: change indent level

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	Note: The updating tool will be available in limited volume and will normally only be needed when upgrading the ND-5000 CPU.		Note: The updating tool will be available in limited volume and will normally only be needed when upgrading the ND-5000 CPU.

	==== Setting of the ND-5000 CPU model ====		=== Setting of the ND-5000 CPU model ===
	Setting of the CPU model has to be done when the ND-5000 CPU has to be upgraded or when the content of the EEPROM in the MF backplane is cleared or lost.		Setting of the CPU model has to be done when the ND-5000 CPU has to be upgraded or when the content of the EEPROM in the MF backplane is cleared or lost.

Tingo: /* Setting of the ND-5000 CPU model */ backplain -> backplane

2020-07-05T20:30:50Z

Setting of the ND-5000 CPU model: backplain -> backplane

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	==== Setting of the ND-5000 CPU model ====		==== Setting of the ND-5000 CPU model ====
	Setting of the CPU model has to be done when the ND-5000 CPU has to be upgraded or when the content of the EEPROM in the MF ~~backplain~~ is cleared or lost.		Setting of the CPU model has to be done when the ND-5000 CPU has to be upgraded or when the content of the EEPROM in the MF backplane is cleared or lost.

	== Remaining systems ==		== Remaining systems ==

Tingo: add Hardware upgrades section

2020-07-05T20:30:01Z

add Hardware upgrades section

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 All ND-5000 Compact systems are available in two models: A model with internal disks and B model with external disk option. A models include from one to four internal disks of 125 MB capacity each (called models A1 to A4). ND-5200
 Compact system includes an extra model with one 60 MB internal disk (called model A0). Model B versions are delivered with a controller for external disks and can be configured with external disks and magtape.
 == Remaining systems ==

Tingo: /* Models */ add section about the ND-5000 Compact series

2020-07-05T19:58:02Z

Models: add section about the ND-5000 Compact series

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 | ND-5900 model 4|| 8 || 16 - 512 || 4 || 4x64 || 4x320 || 29
 |}
 == Remaining systems ==

Tingo: /* Models */ add ND-5500 Compact

2020-07-05T19:41:11Z

Models: add ND-5500 Compact

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	\| ND-5400 Compact \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\|		\| ND-5400 Compact \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\|
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			\| ND-5500 Compact \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\| \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| ND-5700 \|\| \| \|\| 8 - 512 \|\| 2 \|\| 64 \|\| 320 \|\| 29		\| ND-5700 \|\| \| \|\| 8 - 512 \|\| 2 \|\| 64 \|\| 320 \|\| 29