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In article <1992Nov12.073047.3897@wkuvx1.bitnet> goathunter@wkuvx1.bitnet writes:
>Howdy.  We have 2 RA82s and 4 RA81s that I'd like to replace.  They're
>connected to a VAX 6320 via two KDB50 controllers.  
>
>Naturally, we have no money, but I can finance them over a couple of
>years using the maintenance we're currently paying on the RA8xs. 

Hunter,

It looks like you're OK in what you're trying to do.  They'll install
the SABB in the bottom of your 6320. They'll be down at about foot level.  
The RA72s aren't quite 1.0GB, they're more like 950 MB.  A fully loaded
SA72 will take 4 SDI ports on your KDB50s.  

We are replacing 11 RA81s with a 4-drive SA72 (I consolidate the disks
next weekend.  Ick).  The new drives will pay for themselves in
maintenance money saved in about 16 months.  BTW, DEC is VERY eager to get
the RA8xs out of the field, so they have had an attractive exchange offer
running:  trade in your RA8xs for RA72s with a very substantial
discount.  If you haven't talked to your DEC SalesDroid about it, do so.

>
>Thanks.

Yep.

>Hunter
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