Upgrade 3/280 -> SPARCserver 490?

[Dennis Ghiglieri]

Our organization is considering upgrading its older 3/280's to the
SPARCserver 490.  

I would be very interested to hear from anyone who has upgraded their
3/280's to a SPARCserver.  Did the upgrade go smoothly?  What equipment
does SUN require you to return?  Are you able to use the XY 472 tape
controller, SMD-4 and disks, ALM-2, and SCSI disks and tapes?  Were you
able to keep the 72" cabinet?  (The "card cage" is supposed to be
returned.)  Are you able to use the b&w monitor of the 3/280 with the
SPARCserver?

The list price for this upgrade in the 6/15/90 price book is $52,600.  Any
information anyone can provide is greatly appreciated.  Please respond to
me at my e-mail address.

Dennis Ghiglieri	Desert Research Institute, Reno
dennis at wrc.unr.edu