CHARON-VAXstation/32, /64, /128, /128 Plus, and /Notebook for Windows
THe CHARON-VAXstation products are software packages that accurately simulate and create a virtual VAXstation system hardware on a Personal Computer. They are designed to run VAXstation software in unmodified binary form on a PC.
CHARON-VAXstation compatibility with the VAXstation computers is verified with AXE, the VAX architecture compatibility verification tool used by DEC in the design of VAX hardware. HP will provide existing VAXstation customers with VMS and layered product licenses for transfer from a hardware VAXstation to CHARON-VAXstation. When CHARON-VAX is running on HP products, the transfer license permits customers to maintain their HP VAX software warranties. Transfer license information can be found here.
CHARON-VAXstation products include partial VCB02 functionality so that a VMS workstation license (type D) can be used. They come in the form of pre-configured, ready-to-run VAXstation configurations. For details, please see the Software Product Description below.
To beat or exceed the system performance required, CHARON-VAXstation/128 Plus comes with the Accelerated CPU Emulation (ACE). ACE optimises VAX instruction interpretation by substituting common VAX code sequences with native instructions, improving the VAX CPU emulation speed 3 to 4 times.
Pointers to Software Product Descriptions (PDF files)
The Software Product Description (SPD) includes a detailed description of the product as well as order number, license and support options.
CHARON-VAXstation for Windows products run under Windows XP exclusively.
| Product | Virtual VAX model |
|---|---|
| CHARON-VAXstation/32 >> Download SPD (PDF) |
VAXstation 3600, 32 MB memory. A dual CPU host system recommended. |
| CHARON-VAXstation/64 >> Download SPD (PDF) |
VAXstation 3600, 64 MB memory. A dual CPU host system recommended. |
| CHARON-VAXstation/128 >> Download SPD (PDF) |
VAXstation 3600, 128 MB memory. A dual CPU host system recommended. |
| CHARON-VAXstation/128 Plus >> Download SPD (PDF) |
VAXstation 3600, 128 MB memory, accelerated VAX CPU emulation. A dual CPU host system recommended. |
| CHARON-VAXstation/Notebook >> Download SPD (PDF) |
VAXstation 3600, 16 MB memory, runs on a single CPU Notebook system. |
