SJOBRG@MIT-OZ@sri-unix.UUCP (10/15/83)
I have a COMPAQ that is out of slots. I'd like to buy an expansion chassis for it, but Tecmar wants $945 and IBM wants more for an 8-slot version with power supply. If I want two empty bays (for my hard disk and tape backup from non-IBM vendors), I get fewer slots, a long wait for the special order, and it costs a lot more. $945 seems a bit steep for eight slots and a power supply, since the total hardware and assembly costs (using my company's approximate rates for both) is about $250, including the enclosure. Can someone point me to an alternate source, or am I stuck with Tecmar/IBM? Thanks.