SCreaming RD54 aka Maxtor 2190

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Wed Jan 17 23:34:17 2001

On Wed, 17 Jan 2001, Chuck McManis wrote:

> I've got a newly re-functioning VAXStation 2000 which is equipped with an
> RD54 hard drive. The system boots into Ultrix 3.1 however it is _very_
> loud. The drive has got a serious whine to it. I'm wondering if there is a
> bering or a brush somewhere that I can lubricate to cut down on the noise!
 
Chuck, if it really is an RD54 - aka Maxtor XT2190 - the motor is
internal and inaccessible. There is, however, a Priam 519 that has the
same parameters as the Maxtor, and it has rotating parts external to the
disk housing. I do not know whether DEC used Priam or not, though.

                                                 - don
 
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