Wilko Bulte wrote:
> 
> On Sat, Sep 15, 2001 at 05:16:34PM +0100, rb wrote:
> >
> > I've just acquired a DEC 3000/400 (32MB, 1.05GB, OpenVMS) with a CD-ROM
> > but no caddy. Can anyone advise if this device takes a generic caddy or
> > if I need something "DEC". I've got a boatload of old drawer-type SCSI
> 
> This is probably an RRD42 which is a Sony drive. And uses standard caddies.

That's good to know...I might just have a lead on one of those! I
vaguely remember them from ...ooooh, must be six or seven years ago...
:c)


> > drives here but am guessing that they somehow this machine won't play
> > with them. Anyone had experience to the contrary?
> 
> You need a drive that allows itself to be jumpered for 512 bytes/block.

I've got around 10 old drives sitting in a slave unit. I'll have a look
and see how they'll allow themselves to be jiggered...

Can I just say thanks for the speed of response! Much impressed! Thanks
Wilko...

Rory Beaton
Dundee, Scotland

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