[comp.sys.ibm.pc] Micropolis Drive

jc58+@andrew.cmu.edu (Johnny J. Chin) (10/07/90)

A Micropolis 13x4 drive has 1024 cylinders and 6 heads (usually 17 sec/trk).
If, however, you have a Micropolis 13x4A, it has 1024 cylinders and 7 heads.

I hope this bit of information helps.

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