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

[johnwallace4 at yahoo.co.uk]

On Thursday, 1 October 2020 15:03:06 UTC+1, 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

Bear in mind that what's usable as an SRM-bootable VMS system disk is 
likely a subset of what's usable as a data disk in the same box. 
Apologies if you already knew that.