4 Apr
2011
4 Apr
'11
3:57 a.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "joe heck" <trash3 at splab.cas.neu.edu>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
<cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 2:36 PM
Subject: Vax 3100 disk recommendation and suggestions
Hi all,
I have a 3100 model 80 with a failing disk drive. The two drives in it
now are Seagate ST15150N (I believe). I have a couple of questions:
Are there NEW drives out there that will work with this VAX?
What do I need to do to make a drive format/work?
I installed the drives probably over ten years ago and I just don't
remember if I had to format them special or on another box or what. I
don't have the manuals any more, so I'm stuck.
Thanks for any advice you folks have...
Joe Heck
I think I have ST15150N in my Microvax 3100/85 (still working). I dug around
my stash but didnt see any 50 pin Seagates of that type, I know I have a
couple but they must be in a Mac at the moment. I do have some SCA ones
higher capacity but you are better off with native 50 pin. If you cannot
find any I do have a stash of lightly used or unused (purchased an opened
box of 20 a while back from a tech school that had them in stock) 2GB 50
pin Quantums.