DEC TK50Z-FA to -GA

From: healyzh_at_aracnet.com <(healyzh_at_aracnet.com)>
Date: Fri May 25 15:43:48 2001

> Does anyone have the necessary ?ROMs? to upgrade a DEC TK50Z-FA tape drive
> to the TK50Z-GA? Or perhaps a dead TK50Z-GA that you might consider parting
> with the ROMs??
>
> The -FA model apparently *only* works on the MicroVAX 2000, and I'd like to
> connect and use this drive on my Vaxstation 3100/76 SPX. On a similar note,
> I'm also looking for the 68pin - 50pin external SCSI cable to connect the
> MicroVAX to an external SCSI device.

I think I've got a copy of the ROM's on my one computer. If you don't hear
from me in a couple of days drop me a note privately to remind me.

However, if you also need that funky 68pin - 50pin external SCSI cable (I
could have sworn the Vaxstation 3100/76 SPX didn't need it), you might want
to consider getting a TZ30 drive and installing it internally.

I believe you're correct about the -FA only working on the
MicroVAX/VAXstation 2000, it's something to do with the braindamaged SCSI
controller in the 2000, IIRC.

                        Zane
Received on Fri May 25 2001 - 15:43:48 BST