> Which I did and it seems to work fine. After init'ing a tape in it the "use
> cleaning tape" light came on but that is easily dealt with. I did a
> standalone backup to the tape and booted from it so it seems to work both
> for reading and writing.
Cool!
> So here are a couple of interesting tidbits:
> 1) The TK85 and TK86 tape drive mechanisms share the same
> connection (a 50 pin high density honda connector)
> 2) The "bridge board" (DEC Part #5419089-21) is the same
> for both drives. (this board has a DSSI interface on it)
> 3) I'm guessing that the bridge board for the TZ85 is the
> same as the TZ86 so I'm pretty much in high density heavan.
I'd say try it, but this makes me really paranoid. I don't think I'd try it
without confirmation it will work. I think I'll recommend something I've
recommended to you before. Ask about this on comp.os.vms and comp.sys.dec!
> Now to find an inexpensive source of a dozen or so CompacTape III's.
>
> --Chuck
Well, two of the top places I'd check would be Fry's and
http://www.pcmall.com I'd probably also check
http://www.necx.com
Zane
Received on Mon Oct 16 2000 - 19:09:49 BST