November 2025 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT Question for the big iron crowd...
by Patrick Finnegan 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

No. Patrick Finnegan On Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 19:17 Martin A Flynn via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > When a server or switch has two power supplies, is there a color coding > standard for line cords and equipment denoting the "A" power PDU and the > "B" power PDU? > > Normally would use use red and blue power cables, however looking for an > EIA or TIA document confirming this. > > Cheers! > > Martin > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Suggestions for event management software
by bernieS 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

I concur with David about Tech Soup being a great resource for some (not all, obviously) business software at deeply discounted pricing for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations such as MARCH/VCF. To qualify you must provide them with a copy of your organization's IRS Letter of Determination of 501(c)(approval), Federal Tax ID# (EIN), and other info. https://www.techsoup.org/joining-techsoup/registration -bernieS

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OT Question for the big iron crowd...
by Martin A Flynn 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

When a server or switch has two power supplies, is there a color coding standard for line cords and equipment denoting the "A" power PDU and the "B" power PDU? Normally would use use red and blue power cables, however looking for an EIA or TIA document confirming this. Cheers! Martin

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Article about one of our volunteers (Emilio Collar)
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Nov '25

06 Nov '25

Nice article about a professor who volunteers in our local group: https://www.wcsu.edu/success-stories/2025/11/04/mis-professor-emilio-collar… Enjoy! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President

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Event management software
by David Waybright 06 Nov '25

06 Nov '25

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MARCH Workshop, InfoAge Campus, November 15-16, 2025
by Jeff Salzman 06 Nov '25

06 Nov '25

Just a reminder about the upcoming MARCH Repair Workshop on November 15-16, 2025. The Workshop will take place exclusively in the 9032A room attached to the back side of the InfoAge "Hotel" building. CDL will not be opened for Workshop activity. For those who attended VCF-East, 9032A is where the lower exhibit hall was located. A large room at ground level with plenty of windows and a cement floor. The entrance to 9032A is via a door near where the airplane is located on the InfoAge campus. See the MAP on the Workshop information page, here: Repair Workshops @ InfoAge – Vintage Computer Federation <https://vcfed.org/repair-workshops-at-infoage/> Please add your name to the spreadsheet below so we can have an idea of the number of tables to reserve for attendees: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wZfxlcyORhpSiPJso0Qc-MMWypN_m6muR7O… Also note, this month's Workshop will also (finally) host the first-ever MARCH Hack-a-Thon. This event is a contest that challenges your ability to create something using vintage computer systems and parts. There will be a prize. More details here: MARCH Hack-a-Thon: Free Pile Fabrication – Vintage Computer Federation <https://vcfed.org/2025/09/15/march-hack-a-thon-free-pile-fabrication/> Any questions, please reply to this email. Use REPLY ALL if your question could be useful to others on this mailing list. Jeff Salzman MARCH Steering Committee Workshop Manager

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