8 Jan
2002
8 Jan
'02
2:53 a.m.
Hi Pat,
From: Pat Finnegan <pat(a)purdueriots.com>
How big is your smalled 9track tape drive, where are
your located, and
would you be willing to ship? Also, how big/heavy is a DECWRITER III?
The smallest 9-track would be the slot loading Cipher F880640-90-1025U from the Valid
systems. It fits a standard 19" rack and is about 8-9" tall and probably
24" deep. A quick hefting of the drive feels like 70-90lb. The front load StorageTek
units are also rack mount, but are about 24" tall. After removing one yesterday I
would say it weighs about a ton, but more likely about 100lb. Two people would be a very
good idea.
A Decwriter is like an oversize typewriter with its own table. The Decwriters are the
consoles for the VAXEN, so I would think they should stay together, unless the new VAX
owners don't want them.
Later,
Jon
Jon Auringer
auringer(a)tds.net
Madison, WI