On Fri, 8 Feb 2002, Chris wrote:
> I have a Conner Tape-Store 800 with docs and drivers (drivers disks
> appear to be BackUp Exec for windows)
I just got this setup yesterday, including the software, so I'm good with
that.
> I also have an Iomege Tape250 Insider with docs and drivers.
Hmmm, yummy.
> What exactly are you looking for? (ie: did you want them, or just
> copies, or just wanted to know something about them). They are both in
> use right now, so I don't know if I am apt to just give them away.
I really just need copies of the drivers or software, and ideally a copy
of the documentation if necessary. I'm trying to build a dedicated
conversion box with as many different drives as possible. I have a huge
tower case I bought over 10 years ago with 10 bays and I'm finally putting
it to use. So I'm in the process of finding all the various types of disk
and tape drives so I can install them all and be able to do conversions
without much hassle.
So far I have:
- The requisite 5.25" and 3.5" internal drives
- 8" (various types...need to modify a PC disk controller to work)
- Emerald Systems internal digital cassette drive with adaptor (need
drivers/software)
- Everex external digital cassette drive (need adaptor and software, but
may not be necessary if it's compatible with the Emerald Systems)
- Colorado 350 (got everything I need I think)
- Syquest 44 internal (SCSI) [1]
- Syquest 88 internal (SCSI) [1]
- Syquest 200 internal (SCSI) [1]
- Syquest EZ-Flyer 230
- Iomega ZIP 100 (SCSI)
- Iomega Jaz (SCSI)
- Tecmar external drive that reads/writes DC-6280 tapes [3] (need
adaptor/software)
- 9-track 800/1600/6250bpi external (with adaptor and software)
- Copy II Option Board
Getting:
- Bernoulli 10MB (external) (need software)
Want:
- Iomega Ditto [4]
- DAT/DLT drive that will read just about any DAT/DLT tape
- VCR backup system adaptor and software
[1] My understanding is that the Sqyuest 44 is not compatible with the 88
is not compatible with the 200. Does anyone know the scoop on this? It'd
be nice to just leave out the 44 and 88 if possible [2].
[2] The current idea is to have whatever doesn't fit mounted on sleds so
that a drive can be popped in to an empty bay easily for a particular
conversion job.
[3] I think. At least the DC-6280 is the size of the tape that it
accepts. I know there are tapes of the same size that have a different
type number. Is there a definitive list of these on the web with
pictures?
[4] Isn't this at least read compatible with a Colorado Jumbo 350?
Consider it a "Stone Soup" box. Whoever contributes to it gets free data
conversion service ;)
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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