[SunRescue] Multiple HDs on an Ultra5/10?

[James Lockwood]

On Sat, 22 Jan 2000, Bill Bradford wrote:

> Anybody successfully using more than one IDE HD on the primary IDE channel
> of an Ultra5?  I'd like to setup a dual-boot config (e.g., "boot linux" or
> "boot" (for solaris) in the boot ROM), but dont know if Sun supports more
> than one drive per IDE cable.
> 
> Even if they dont support it, will it *work* ?

Use a cable and drives set up for cable select.  Works fine.

> Also, anybody know where I can get a HD mounting bracket for an U5?  Right
> now I had to mount my HD above the floppy drive where the PC card reader
> would normally go.  (and man, why'd they waste all the space under the
> CD-ROM drive?)

No idea.  A 5.25" to 3.5" drive bracket and some velcro strips would
probably make a decent replacement, and very easy to take the drive out.

-James