Classic Computer Rescue Squad

From: jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca <(jpero_at_cgo.wave.ca)>
Date: Fri Nov 14 15:30:24 1997

> > > If you think that was loud, you've never heard a RP05 spinning up :-).
> > I have heard it too...like a jumbo jet on takeoff. Seems to be
> > most of noise from that too powerful blower motor. Why the need
> > for that blower to be there?! Ack!
>
> Most removable pack drives go through a "purge" cycle before loading
> the heads. The idea is to blow enough air through to pick up any specks
> of dust that were in the pack or got into the drive while loading.
>
> Tim. (shoppa_at_triumf.ca)

Uhhh... could be RL02? It came either internal only or removeable
models and all I could see that fan kept going and going.
All I recall someone who told me was 1.22mb but I could be mistaken.

Troll
Received on Fri Nov 14 1997 - 15:30:24 GMT