18 Feb
1999
18 Feb
'99
8:25 a.m.
On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, Joe wrote:
> I tried a ST-251-1 but it wouldn't work. Here's the story:
> The 251 does have fewer sectors (17 vs 32). I don't know if that's why
> it failed or not.
On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, Don Maslin wrote:
HP was fond of formatting hard drives at 256
bytes/sector. That is likely
the case with your ST-419.
Therefore, it would require a low-level format at 256 Bps (v the "usual"
512).
It might even need to have a 5/16" hole drilled through the whole unit :-)
Memo to self: always check whether any drives are mounted on other side
before drilling mounting holes.