SUN tape drive was RE: Sun 1 question

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net>
Date: Thu Apr 22 08:39:38 1999

Aaron,

   Got it open. It has a Exabyte EXB-8505 drive in it. Don't know what
I'll use it for. I haven't even been able to get my SUN IPC to boot yet.

   Thanks for the help.
    Joe

At 08:39 PM 4/21/99 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi Joe,
>
>Simple, once you know the trick. You have to push in hidden tabs through
>the holes in the side of the case. Stick a straightened paper-clip in the
>third hole from the back, second row down and lift the case off from the
>rear...
>
>BTW, if for some reason you need a replacement drive for it, let me know
>(I've got a couple doing dust-collection duty somewhere).
>
>Cheers,
>
>Aaron
>
>
>On Wed, 21 Apr 1999, Joe wrote:
>
>> Aaron,
>>
>> OK now how the hell do I get it out to find out what's in there?
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> At 01:27 PM 4/21/99 -0700, you wrote:
>> >The 411 is just the box. Mine has an Archive Viper QIC-150 in it that I
>> >use with an Emulex MT-02 controller. You'll have to take a look inside to
>> >see what you've got in there. Under SunOS, you should be able to access
>> >this as device st[devnum]. Check the man page for "st" for some more info.
>> >
>> >Aaron
>> >
>> >On Wed, 21 Apr 1999, Joe wrote:
>> >
>> >> I just picked up a SUN model 411 tape drive PN 595-1711-03. I can't
find it
>> >> in the SUN FAQ , does anyone have any info on it?
>> >>
>> >> Joe
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>
Received on Thu Apr 22 1999 - 08:39:38 BST