[Info-vax] Replacing SCSI disks in PS433AU for VMS

[Chris Townley]

On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 2:54:35 PM UTC+1, Chris wrote:
> On 10/01/20 14:14, Chris Townley wrote: 
> > I think the company has answered my questions. 
> > Each unit costs £325 plus shipping. so not an economical option 
> > 
> > 
> > Chris
> If you are in the uk, can send a 73G drive for the cost of shipping. 
> Probably 80 pin server u320 drive, but just need an adapter at < $10. 
> 
> For example: 
> 
> If your drive is 68 pin scsi: 
> 
> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SCSI-Computer-Parts-Electronic-Expansion-Board-Hard-Disk-Adapter-80-To-68-50-Pin/184389673031?hash=item2aee7b2047:g:jpgAAOSwz6xfKY20 
> 
> Other varieties for 50 pin drives, but the PWS are 68 pin, fwir 
> 
> Use this sort of thing all the time for old system restoration... 
> 
> Chris

Again thanks for the offer, but have it sorted locally. I also would be surprised if a u320 drive would work with the hardware!

Chris