[Info-vax] Buying disk for a DS10

[Arne Vajhøj]

On 25-02-2011 13:47, tadamsmar wrote:
> On Feb 25, 11:58 am, "Richard B. Gilbert"<rgilber... at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>> On 2/24/2011 9:51 PM, Arne Vajh j wrote:
>>> On 24-02-2011 11:26, tadamsmar wrote:
>>>> Our database machine is running out of space.
>>
>>>> I want to buy new disks for a DS10, not refurbs.
>>
>>>> NEWEGG lists some Ultra320 80 pin drives. Will those work?
>>
>>>> The DS10 came drives specified as Ultra3 (U160) SCSI on the label.
>>
>>>> I wonder if I can get new drives with the right interface.
>>
>>>> These are non-shadowed drives, so I want reliable drives.
>>
>>> 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?
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Yes, it costs money but you get value for your money!- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> 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.

Yes!

Arne