Richard wrote:
  In original PC and XT machines, I like the "hard
card" drive mounted
 directly on the controller card.  It takes up two slots, but can be
 easier than having to fuss with a drive bay. 
Depends on the card.  The Plus Hardcard line were slim enough that they
took up a single slot's real estate (probably why they were so popular).
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