>I have a StorageWorks unit that's surplus to requirements. It's a
>floor-standing box, complete with the doors and keys, 2 PSUs, and some
>"innards". Can anyone tell me if all thse bits belong in the same
>unit?
>
>2 x SWXBP power supply
Unless the HSD10 is pulling a LOT of power, you should be able to get by using just one of these, while having two gives you redundant power, I prefer to have the slot open for another device.
>1 x HSD10-AA DSSI-SCSI controller (what does this do, exactly?)
As mentioned, it lets you use SCSI devices on a MicroVAX with DSSI.
>1 x 70-32155-01 8-bit interface (SCSI? or what?)
Does this plug into the end opposite the powersupplies? It sounds like you've got a BA356 shelf. If so, I'm envious, I've only got BA350's, the BA356 supports both 8-bit and 16-bit interface modules. Oh, yes, if we're talking about the same thing, it's SCSI. It's a High Density 50-pin connector, right?
>1 x RZ29B 4.3GB fast wide disk
RZ29B-VW?
>1 x TLZ06 DDS tape drive
You have an SBB, with a TLZ06 in it? Now I'm even greener with envy! I've only got disks. Plus, I don't have any of the nice enclosed models with doors.
>I should have mentioned it's a BA35X-MD box.
These are actually the fans on the back of the shelf. The good news is they're the good dual-speed ones that support the 7200RPM drives.
>It came wih a MicroVAX some time ago, but I've never used it. Anybody
>want it, for a suitably low price?
You might just want to keep it... I really like using StorageWorks on my VMS systems. I've got a BA350 attached to the PWS 433au I use as a server via a Narrow SCSI card.
If you want, I should be able to dig up all the manuals on this, as I think I've got PDF's of them.
Zane
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