Desirability of a Network 1108 Service
A request for feedback on a possible Utah Univac 1108 service
Hicks, G., "Desirability of a Network 1108 Service", RFC 403, DOI 10.17487/RFC0403, January 1973, <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc403>.
@misc{rfc403,
series = {Request for Comments},
number = 403,
howpublished = {RFC 403},
publisher = {RFC Editor},
doi = {10.17487/RFC0403},
url = {https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc403},
author = {G. Hicks},
title = {{Desirability of a Network 1108 Service}},
pagetotal = 5,
year = 1973,
month = jan,
} RFC text
Network Working Group
Request for Comments: 403 G. Hicks
NIC: 11925 Utah
January 10, 1973
Desirability of a Network 1108 Service
We have, at the University of Utah, a Univac 1108 that supports the
Univac EXEC 8 system. At the recent ICCC conference in Washington,
there was some interest expressed in making this computer available
to the ARPANET. At present it is not so available. Since there is
communication currently between the 1108 and the Utah PDP-10, it
would require minimal programming effort to make the 1109 available
for network use.
We would appreciate your comments if you think this service would be
desirable. Please direct your comments to:
Gregory Hicks
Computer Science Department
Merrill Engineering Building 3160
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
or to:
Ed Sharp
Director, Computer Center
Merrill Engineering Building 3116
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Enclosed please find:
(1) a brief description of the services available.
(2) pricing schedule.
(3) time schedule when the EXEC 8 system is available for use.
Facilities at the University of Utah
The university of Utah owns a large Univac 1108 computer system with
six tape drives, seven high speed drums, 262 megabytes of on line
storage, as well as communication equipment for low speed (teletype)
timesharing and high speed (Remote Job Entry or RJE) batch terminals.
The Computer Center also has available a large (48" x 60") high
precision flatbed Plotter, an Optical Scanner and Digitizer. Current
(December 72) remote terminals include RJE devices in Logan, Provo,
and Salt Lake City (four terminals): Montrose, Durango, Boise and
Boulder City, as well as timesharing devices in several of the
western states. RJE terminals will shortly be ordered for Denver,
Amarillo, Billings and Sacramento. Additional ports have been
ordered to allow for further timesharing use of the 1108.
The Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Computing
rates are considerably lower than commercial rates and jobs generally
cost less to process at the University than at other state
facilities.
Available software include languages such as FORTAN, COBAL, SNOBOL,
APL, BASIC, MAD, ALGOL, LISP, a Text Editor and an Assembler. A wide
variety of scientific and statistical routines are available,
including the two best known statistical systems and an excellent set
of mathematical subprograms. Several simulation packages, as well as
an LP program, are available for use.
1108 COMPUTER PRIORITY/RATE SCHEDULE
RATE IN RATE IN
PRIORITY CENTS/SEC. PRIORITY CENTS/SEC.
EXEC 8 RESERVED A-F O 13
Highest user option G 45 P 12
H 30 Q 11
I 21 R 10
J 19 S 9
K 17 T 8
L 16 U 7
M 15 V 6
N 14 W-Z 5
These priorities apply to batch and remote batch jobs. Teletype or
interactive service is assigned a priority/rate equal to 6 cents
above the lowest priority being accepted at the time of use. Please
see below for the time schedule of priorities.
TIME SCHEDULE OF PRIORITIES
SUN.&
HOLIDAYS MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT.
0000+--------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| | | | | | | |
| | | Z | | | | |
| | Z | | Z | Z | | |
0400| Z | +-------+ +-------+ Z | Z |
| | | | | | | |
0600| +-------+ +-------+ +--------+ |
0700| | R | * | R | * | R +-------+
0800+--------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--------+ R |
| | | | | | | |
1000| | | | | | +-------+
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| R | M | M | M | M | M | M |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
1700+--------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | R |
2000| Z | R | R | R | R | R +-------+
| | | | | | | |
2200| | | | | | | Z |
| | | | | | | |
2400+--------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--------+-------+
The above schedule is for normal operating conditions. If you are
planning to do on site work a call to 581-6111 will confirm the
current operation status of the facilities. Normally, we expect to
get all jobs with priority of 'R' or higher run overnight. We cannot
guarantee overnight turn around of priority S and below but every
effort will be made to accommodate all work.
* PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
October 26, 1972
UU/CC Rate Schedule
Code Service Rate
-------------------------------------------------------------
41 1108 Secs - CPU $ .15/sec
42 1108 Secs - I/O .15/sec
40 Demand Terminal connect time 3.00/hr.
95 Pages .03/page
31 Pages - Remote Station .00/page
96 Cards in .0005/card
32 Cards in - Remote Station .00/card
97 Cards out .006/card
33 Cards out - Remote Station .000/card
98 Tape Mounts .45/tape
81 Gerber Plotter .0025/inch
73 Mass Storage .04/trk/day
70 Calma Digitizer 5.00/hr.
90 Paper Tape Plot 30.00/hr.
17 Optical Scanner .02/page
91 Misc. Machine Usage 1.50/hr.
Reproducer/Interpreter/Sorter/Keypunch
*76 Machine Rental
11 Keypunching/verification 5.50/hr.
10 Programming/Consulting 10.50/hr.
15 Clerical Services 4.00/hr.
*68 Supplies
Labels 4.00/1000
Coding forms 1.00/pad of 100
Cards 2.50/box or 11.50 case
Score Sheets .012 sheet or 12.00/1000
Mult. Masters .10/sheet
Special Paper
1 part 14 7/8 X 11 lined $11.50/case
2 part " " 12.50/case
3 part " " 14.00/case
4 part " " 14.00/case
5 part " " 17.25/case
6 part " " 25.00/case
1 part " bond 12.50/case
4 part " " 12.50/case
1 part 8 1/2 X 11 " 11.00/case
4 part " " 14.00/case
Tapes
600 feet 8.00
1200 feet 11.00
2400 feet 15.00
*69 Misc. Charge
* Requires special pricing - Billed at $ Amount only.
[See PDF for diagram of Univac 1108 system.]
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§1Considering a Network 1108 Service
The University of Utah had a Univac 1108 running EXEC 8. Some interest in making it available to ARPANET users had been expressed at the recent ICCC conference, but the computer was not then available on the network. Because it already communicated with Utah's PDP-10, the author says adding network use would require little programming effort.
The notice asks readers whether such a service would be desirable.
Utah was considering offering its Univac 1108 to network users. The author asks whether people would use it.
§2Computer and Software Resources
The Computer Center describes the 1108's storage, tape drives and high-speed drums, plus equipment for time-sharing and remote batch work. It also lists a large plotter, an optical scanner and a digitizer. The software list includes programming languages, an editor, an assembler, scientific and statistical routines, simulation packages and a linear programming program.
The notice lists the computer's storage, input and output equipment, and software. These details show what kinds of work the proposed service could support.
§3Rates, Priorities and Availability
The RFC includes schedules for job priorities, computing charges and other services. It says priorities apply to batch and remote batch work, while teletype or interactive service receives a priority rate based on the lowest priority then being accepted. It also gives a weekly schedule and advises readers to call the Computer Center to confirm operating status before on-site work.
Users could compare the listed rates and time periods before choosing how to run a job. The center advised checking its current status before travelling to use it.