10 Nov
2022
10 Nov
'22
6:18 p.m.
Indeed. I have a Cybernetics 8505 in the shed, I was just looking at it
and wondering if it still worked.
What tends to go on these things? Rubber in there, capstains, etc?
C
On 11/10/2022 10:45 AM, Jon Elson via cctalk wrote:
On 11/9/22 20:52, Warner Losh via cctalk wrote:
I have a few old exabyte tapes of possible
historic value. Who can I
pay to
get them recovered that has the best chance of success?
Very difficult. We were a big user of Exabyte drives for processing of
physics experimental data. Our experience is Exabyte drives had a
lifetime of 1-2 years, no matter if they were powered on, in heavy use
or just parked on a shelf. Back in the day, we found outfits that would
refurbish and test the drives for a modest cost, but I assume they are
not doing that now.
I do have an 8200 drive here, but I have great doubts that it would work.
Jon