Old CDC/Magnetic Peripheral Drive on DPS6

From: Bill Pechter <pechter_at_pechter.nws.net>
Date: Thu Feb 18 07:32:39 1999

> I have this weird drive on an old mini (Honeywell DPS6). These things
> have an internal fixed disk, plus, you have to put in a disk pack in
> them also. Well, on one of my drives, the belt that runs between the
> drive spindle and the motor broke. Where can I find a replacement?
>
> Manufacturer: Magnetic Peripheral
> Equip ID# BJ7D3-A
> Part # 77708003
> Series Code 01
>
> Another thing, I think the drive might be refurbished or something. On
> the serial number on one of them, atleast (the working drive) it has a
> hand-written "R" after the number.
>

The R may be a revision code or specify some vendor version.

Well, MPI was part of Control Data Corp. (CDC), they got spun off
to Imprimis which is now part Seagate.

I'd bet Seagate may still have parts available or know who makes the belt.
Most of the old disk belts are probably still available through parts houses.

Bill
Received on Thu Feb 18 1999 - 07:32:39 GMT