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"ld kelley (larry)" <ldk@ldkelley.com> writes:

>I need to upgrade the internal disk in an Ultra 1 to a 9GB disk and
>to add a second 9 GB disk.  Suns documentation indicates one internal
>2GB disk.  The disk cage has room and connectors for 2 disks.

>1) Can the Ultra 1 handle the power and heat from two 9 GB disks?

Definitely. You can even get 18 gig low-profile (1" high) drives now. Just
make sure you get an 80 pin (SCA) version since that's what's needed to plug
straight into the backplane in the drive cage.

With two low-profile drives there is at least 1.5" of space, which is one of
the major benefits of the Ultra cases over the older (lower) Sparcstation 5
and 20 cases which had very little space between bays in the drive cage.

>2) Where can you get the "mounting" kit?

Try some of the common surplus dealers like Apcom, MCE, TK Technologies,
etc.

There are two different types of mounting frame which will work - one is
chocolate-brown coloured and is a one-piece carrier, the other is more of an
opaque gray and is on two parts. Both do the same job though.

Regards,

Craig.
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