AFAIK these are rebadged Japanese (probably NPL) controller and drives compatible with the
IBM 3370 series. The 3693-2 is a controller bundled with two drives while the 3690-2 is
just two drives, other than skins just like the two in the 3693. They are FBA as opposed
to CKD
They likely connected to integrated attachments on low end IBM systems and director class
control units on the IBM mainframes.
I'm pretty sure Memorex never did a 3390 class subsystem
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: Guy Sotomayor Jr [mailto:ggs at
shiresoft.com]
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 11:29 AM
To: P Gebhardt; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Re: eBay: MEMOREX 3693-2 & 3690-2 Disc Drive Mainframe IBM 3370-2 VINTAGE
On Dec 15, 2017, at 4:04 AM, P Gebhardt via cctalk
<cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
eBay: MEMOREX 3693-2 & 3690-2 Disc Drive
Mainframe IBM 3370-2 VINTAGE
No connection to the seller, but they mention it will be scrapped if no takers. $150 Buy
it now.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MEMOREX-3693-2-3690-2-Disc-Drive-Mainframe-IBM-…
or eBay item number: 272983151498
Steve.
I saw that one today, too! If it wouldn't be across the great pond,
then I would try to save these drives from being scrapped.It would be a real shame if
nobody could take them. This Memorex equipment is very rare to come across.
I *really* want them and I?m within an hour (usually) of where they are. The problem is
that right now I?m on a business trip until the end of the month and he needs this gone
prior to 12/31. So I can?t get them unless a miracle happens.
TTFN - Guy