2 Oct
2006
2 Oct
'06
4:36 a.m.
Josh Dersch
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 7:50 PM
<SNIP>
- Is this drive actually compatible with a Model 16? The
limited info
I've found seems to hint that this was for a Tandy 2000 or
1000 system.
Not normally, but it could be used as a secondary drive if you have a 16b HD.
- If it is compatible, what kind of drive goes in the
enclosure, and
where can I find the proper cable to connect it to the Model 16? (The
enclosure has a 20 pin "Data" and a 34-pin "Control" connector on it,
looks like a standard ST-506 configuration, while the Model 16 has a
single 50-pin connector.)
That enclosure is made for a simple ST-506 drive. It is
not meatn to be used as a primary boot drive for a model 16.
- If the drive isn't compatible, anyone have a
compatible one for
sale/trade? :)
They're pretty rare, especailly in working condition. I have a couple of the
big 50 pin units, but they're all in non-working order. You can replace the hard drive
in them with just about any ST-506 drive with a few modifications. They are alsmost
identical in interface with a WD1000-HDO card.
I'd like to try to get Xenix running, I have the
installation
floppies
-- just need something to install it to. I actually work
with a guy who
ported the Xenix kernel to the Model 16 back in the day, I
thought he'd
get a kick out of seeing a running system again...
You also need to verify that it
has the latest PAL upgrade to run Xenix 3.1 or higher. See the short reference at:
http://www.catcorner.org/xenix
Kelly