[Info-vax] Buying disk for a DS10

[tadamsmar]

On Feb 25, 11:58 am, "Richard B. Gilbert" <rgilber... at comcast.net>
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> On 2/24/2011 9:51 PM, Arne Vajh j wrote:
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> > On 24-02-2011 11:26, tadamsmar wrote:
> >> Our database machine is running out of space.
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> >> I want to buy new disks for a DS10, not refurbs.
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> >> NEWEGG lists some Ultra320 80 pin drives. Will those work?
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> >> The DS10 came drives specified as Ultra3 (U160) SCSI on the label.
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> >> I wonder if I can get new drives with the right interface.
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> >> These are non-shadowed drives, so I want reliable drives.
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> > If it were a hobbyist machine then Ebay was obvious, but
> > for work then why not call IslandCo, explain what you have
> > and buy something there?
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> Even hobbyists can buy from Island Computer!  The advantages are many!
> 1. You can be sure that you are getting the right thing.
> 2. You get prompt shipment.
> 3. You get a warranty.
> 4. If you have a problem you have a reasonable expectation of getting a
> little help.
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> Yes, it costs money but you get value for your money!- Hide quoted text -
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I will try Island.  I was looking other places because I found their
inventory a little confusing.  For instance, is this a new drive or
refurb? What's the interface?  How do I interface if it's not the same
interface.

http://www.islandco.com/3r-a1656-aa-30gb-7200rpm-atapi-disk-alphaserver-ds10-ds10l

But, I guess I can ask them.

I want to buy new drives for this machine.

BTW I am trying to replace the an internal drive in a DS10.  The disk
is a COMPAQ BB00921B91.  It computer is a ds10 466