Old CDC/Magnetic Peripheral Drive on DPS6

From: Merle K. Peirce <at258_at_osfn.org>
Date: Thu Feb 18 11:34:46 1999

We have a DPS-6 also, and it is a really handsome machine. There is some
sort of problem with the tape drive, but we haven't had a chance to look
at it yet.

On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, J.S.H. wrote:

> 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.
>
> Anybody who can help me, please do. In fact, if you can help me with
> anything about the DPS6 or with GCOS6, I will be forever thankful. From
> what I've heard, GCOS6 is sort of a GCOS/Unix hybrid. Should be
> interesting.
>
> Also, if by chance, you know of an old Unix variant that would run on
> this baby, that could be nice too. I think having an old 7th edition
> Unix system would be nice. However, I think having GCOS6 would be
> really nice, too.
>
> Regards,
> J.S. Havard
> Head Geek
> The Seven Sages Project
>
> Regards,
> J.S. Havard
>
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