[rescue] FS: Sun EXP-2, Best Offer

[Steve Sandau]

Looks like a couple of boxes I have here that we have always referred to
as "boot boxes" for some reason. They had 1/4" tape drive and a FH SCSI
drive in them and were attached to Sun 3s.

The connectors on the back are some type of proprietary 50-pin Sun SCSI
connector with three rows of pins, styled like an oversized VGA
connector. In trying to use these boxes with SS20s, I found that some of
the cables were unsuitable. Too old, designed for an older version of
SCSI, or something. I'm sure someone else can give you a better
reason...

I am still using them, but have only seen the connectors and cables like
that in one catalog. I imagine they'll get harder to find, still.

Adam Kropelin wrote:
> 
> My buddy, Dennis, (copied on this mail) acquired a Sun EXP-2 in a lot of Mac
> equipment he picked up recently. I was not previously familiar with this
> unit, but it appears to be a 2 x 5.25" full height external drive chassis.
> (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this.) Sun PN is 599-1734-01.
> 
> A few URLs for pictures are at the end of this note. It's in pretty good
> shape, but appears to have been subject to some modifications as there are
> handmade 50-pin Centronics-sized cut-outs in back panel (see pictures).
> Anybody know what connectors are supposed to be there? The power supply
> tests good. Item is VERY sturdy, and has a fan that was so quiet that I had
> to put my hand in front of it to make sure it was on. No drives or external
> SCSI connectors, but SCSI ID switches are still there.
> 
> Dennis is looking for best offer, buyer pays USPS shipping from Rochester,
> NY. The unit is fairly heavy, so keep that in mind. If anybody has other
> questions, feel free to email Dennis or I and we'll do our best to answer
> them.
> 
> --Adam
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