17 Dec
2002
17 Dec
'02
11:48 a.m.
>>I'd expect that for one with a SCSI Qbus
module, but this system seems
>>rather vanilla, except for the multiple RD54s.
>>
>>Who'd a thunk it?
As has been pointed out, someone is most likely after the 3 RD54's. The
thing to remember is that there are still systems being used commercially,
or by the Government that use these drives. The cost of qualifying
different hardware to move to SCSI far outweighs the cost of obtaining
RD54's.
Anyone have any
ideas as to why most BA123s are missing the door that
covers the operator's panel? Is it just easily broken and lost?
I think they were shipped broken. You had to be very careful using
that door, or the pegs (hinges) would break off. Since all the intresting
buttons were under the door, it needed to be opened fairly frequently.