SCSI hard drive options
James O'Connor
jim at bahamut.fsc.com
Fri Mar 9 14:20:57 AEST 1990
In article <997 at xroads.UUCP>, chandler at xroads.UUCP (Jim Chandler) writes:
>
> option for the long run. I have decided to purchase the Adaptec 1542A
> controller. One of the sales people at Hard Drives International said that
> they have had numerous returns of the Miniscribe 9380S. Owner cite
> compatability problems with the interface. They have had no problems with
> the ESDI version. Any comments from NETLAND? Also, is anyone using a
We tried to use a Miniscribe 9150s with the Adaptec host adapter under SCO
Xenix and had 0 success. I've seen a list of Roy Neese's recommemded SCSI
drives, and there were no Miniscribes on it.
> Micropolis drive with the above setup or just this type of drive with the
> adaptec card? I am very interested in responses since I will purchase this
> subsystem within the month. Thanks for the replies and I will post any info
> that I receive.
We use an 80MB Quantum Q280 and a 190MB CDC Wren V (which is a half-height
drive). Pick up an issue of the March "Computer Shopper". It has one of
the most extensive hard drive lists I've ever seen. I only wish they
also listed where I could buy them. :-) Of particular interest was the
Conner 200MB 3.5" half-height SCSI drive. WOW!!! And I thought the 100MB
3.5" SCSI drive in this portable I work on was incredible.
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