Eric_Smith.FCP_Quality@gateway.qm.apple.com (Eric Smith) (02/09/90)
I have an AT&T 7300 (Unix PC) into which I want to put a full height hard disk drive. I'm not sure exactly which parts from the AT&T parts list I need, but basically I need the top case with the hump as used on the 3B1 model. Anybody got one, or know where I can get one for reasonable $$$? On a related note, I know the power requirements of the drive I want to put in the machine (a Maxtor XT-2190). I don't know the requirements of the Seagate ST-225 currently in the machine. If anyone is in the know about the power requirements of the ST-225, or the amount of power available for the hard disk from the 7300 power supply, please let me know. Also, does the 3B1 supply actually provide more power? Before everyone volunteers the info, I should point out that I already know that I need to install a WD2010 controller chips to use the extra cylinders of the drive (total of 1224), and a P5.1 mod to use the extra heads (total of 15). Incidentally, I purchased the drive new for $895 plus 7.25% CA & local sales tax :-( from Corporate Systems Center (730 N. Pastoria Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086, 408/737-7312). They are now out of the Maxtor drives, but have Newbury XT-2190 drives, which are the same thing. The drive I got is new, and I think I got a good deal, but the Newbury drives may be reconditioned, so check into that if you are going to order one. CSC gives a one year warranty on new drives, and 90 days on reconditioned drives. They advertise in Nuts & Volts. I have no relation to CSC except as a satisfied customer. :-) Eric Smith internet: "Eric_Smith.FCP_Quality@gateway.qm.apple.com" I am not an employee of Apple Computer. They don't pay me to be their spokesman, and I'm sure they don't speak for me either. :-) Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of my employer, family, friends, computer, or even me! :-)