Re: ST412 vs. ST506 interface

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From: grr
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1986 03:24

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In article <7200001@fthood> egray@fthood.UUCP writes:
>
>HELP!   I just purchased a hard disk with an 'ST412' interface.  It seems
>that my controller will accept only a 'ST506' drive.   What is the 
>difference in the interfaces?  Is there modifications possible, or am I
>doomed to return the drive?
>
>The drive is a Seagate ST251, the computer is an AT&T Unix PC 7300 (with
>the controller built into the mother board.
>Emmet P. Gray

The ST506 and ST412 are essentially the same interface.  I would not expect
you to have any problems with current production drives and interface boards.


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From: grr@cbmvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: ST412 vs. ST506 interface
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Date: Wed, 10-Dec-86 22:24:31 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 10 22:24:31 1986
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