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Re: SEAGATE ST15150ND Barracuda...Is this a Differential??

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From: William Moyer
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 02:58
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David Longley wrote:
> 
> In article <829083915snz@longley.demon.co.uk>
>            David@longley.demon.co.uk "David Longley" writes:
> 
> > I have just substituted a Barracuda ST15150ND for the 2.1GB barracuda
> > I had running off the AHA2940 I had in my machine. After a brief flash
> > of the drive's green LED and the sound of the disk starting, it seems
> > to go no further. The AHA2940 does not see the drive.
> >
> > Supposedly a new drive.......anyone with any helpful suggestions?
> >
> > I have a nasty feeling about the ND!! Is this a "differential" rather than
> > "narrow"? IF so, what can I do about it?
> > --
> > David Longley
> >
> If so - I *assume* that's why it isn't working on my AHA2940. What *will*
> it work on, and why is there a "differential" version? What PC controllers
> are there which work with such drives..?
> 
> --
> David LongleyDear David,
    There are adapters that you can buy to adapt your differential drive 
to the single ended interface.  These are pretty inexpensive.  If you 
are interested then e-mail or give me a call.

Regards,


William Moyer		PH# 408/438-4986
Account Manager		FX# 408/438-3459
U.S. Meltek, Inc.	MAILTO:bill@us.meltek.com
3 Victor Square		WWW: http://www.meltek.com
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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Subject: Re: SEAGATE ST15150ND Barracuda...Is this a Differential??
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 19:58:01 -0700
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