[Info-vax] Hobbyist DS10/DS15 fastest storage option

[Rich Jordan]

I may be gifted a retiring DS10, and maybe a DS15 in the next couple of months.  Both of them are 2GB RAM with a single KZPCA and a 73GB internal disk.  I have a compatible graphics card and GbE ethernet card; either would upgrade my home hobby setup currently on a PWS-600au and a DS10-L.  I also have a KZPEA and some random 10K and 15K SCA connector U3 disks that can be adapted with suitable cables and external housing.  My recollection is that U160 is as good as it gets on Alpha without moving to fiber channel, and I don't want an MSA at home.

Has anything newer/faster become available for local storage on Alpha?  Maybe even something only supported by VSI VMS (if they get around to a hobbyist version or low cost home license)?

Has anyone successfully run an SSD using a SATA/IDE converter on a DS10 with VMS?

Thanks

Rich