M.K.Peirce
Keronix...? Do you have any .jpgs of it or configuration info? Weren't
Newports similar to Computer Operations [COI] tape drives [like DECtape
I's/LINCtapes]? I recall the name but need to do some searching
Al Kossow might have some Diablo docs scanned. Are these 31's or 44's?
And Carl F. .... here is your next <ping>: <ping>
Bruce Ray
www.NovasAreForever.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Merle K. Peirce" <at258_at_osfn.org>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Cc: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: Source?
>
> We just manhandled our Keronix upstairs into the mill and have started
> working on it. It is in rough shape but largely intact except for a
> gaping hole underneath the cpu and above the Diablo drive. Some of the
> cards were marked, and these were restored to the cage. The cooling
> system runs fine, but cpu power is out. There is a Newport tape
> controller card, does anyone know anything about these? Any thoughts
> about a the drive? Some card cages at the back suggest it might be
> rather short, something like a Dectape.
>
> Also, does anyone know anything about Xerox Diablo hard drives?
>
> M. K. Peirce
>
> Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
> Shady Lea, Rhode Island
>
> "Casta est quam nemo rogavit."
>
> - Ovid
Received on Tue Sep 25 2001 - 12:48:59 BST