Christian Smith wrote:

> Not sure if this problem affected the Classic, but the IPX and other old 
> sun4c had poor NVRAM backup batteries, which should be about ready to give 
> up the ghost anytime now, though I've not seen the problem first hand. The 
> hardware FAQs will give details of how to remedy the problem.

I have an Axil SS5 clone with the same problem. It's evidently not unique to 
genuine Suns.

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