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

[Chris]

On 10/01/20 15:03, Chris Townley wrote:
> 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

Should be no problem, as the drives negotiate and are backwards
compatable in terms of interface. Graceful fallback and set speed
to the lowest speed device on the bus.

Currently retrofitting 2.5" u320 scsi drives to to old Sparcstation
2 (1990), with no issues. Ex IBM blade servers...

Chris