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In article <Vuaoq1w163w@zl2tnm.gp.govt.nz>, don@zl2tnm.gp.govt.nz (Don Stokes) writes:
>         Does this apply to the inbuilt controller on the MicroVAX 2000,
>         ie if I get my grubby paws on a Maxtor XT-2190, can I just plug
>         it into the 2000?

  Yes. You may need updated ROMs if your 2000 is *real* old, but it is pos-
sible. You need to get it formatted, either by formatting it on an RQDX3
beforehand, or using the 2000's TEST <something-or-other> command.

>         Secondly, can I put any other drive type into the 2000?  Is
>         there any magic required to format the thing?

  It's possible, but it isn't a straightforward case of saying N heads, X
cylinders, etc. You have to describe the disk in terms of the MSCP spec,
which is hard to get a hold of. Best to use a standard drive.

> We've got this white elephant (ok, white mouse) with no Ethernet and an
> RD32.  We'd like to do *something* with it, but cash is tight.

  Well, if it has a '32, it has new ROMs. Get a 2190.

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