Multibus ST-506/QIC-02 (was: Re: SGI IRIS 1400 ...)

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Sat Jul 20 22:50:01 2002

On Sat, 20 Jul 2002, Tony Duell wrote:

> > If your drive spins up and then stops shortly, it is likely that it
> > either does not come fully up to speed or it is unable to unlock (or
> > unstick) the heads from the park position. (I'd bet on the heads.)
>
> Something I forgot to mention in my last posting. Early versions (?) of
> the V150 have a head lock solenoid. Does the V170? If so, is it being
> activated to release the heads?
>
> -tony

The summary specs for the V170 and V150 differ only in 7 vs 5 heads and
60 vs 43 MB capacity, so all else being the same would be a good bet.

                                                 - don
Received on Sat Jul 20 2002 - 22:50:01 BST