In a message dated 97-07-15 13:32:57 EDT, you write:
<< IMHO the ST-4096 FH 80 MG was the most reliable of this era. I spent over
600.00 for this drive new and used it for more than 20 years, and ended up
selling it to a business for 50.00 to replace their dead st-251.
>
hmm, my experience is just the opposite with this drive. I had 6 out 7 fail
in less than 6 months back in 1990. The 4096 was just hideous.
Kelly