[geeks] Say you wanted to...

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Lionel Peterson wrote:
> ...build up a system with 4 hot-swap SCSI drives (1" 80 pin SCA) for
> not a lot of money - what would you get? I came across this in a
> recent email, and if they are at all decent they are probably worth
> what they cost ($19.99 + S/H):
> 
> http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=DRV10984
> 
> 
> Link to front and back shots (with russian text):
> 
> http://www.chieftec-ru.com/products/backplane/ct1034.htm
> 
> Looks like it takes a 68 pin cable connection and requires 3x 5 1/4"
> drive bays.
> 
> Thought some here would be interested...

I'd use a used DEC StorageWorks shelf, but I can basically get one cheap 
whenever I need one.  If you have trouble finding that sort of thing, 
you might need something else.

Peace...  Sridhar