mvolo@ecsvax.UUCP (Michael R. Volow) (08/24/89)
In our lab we have one of the early 6 MHz IBM AT's. Although the 20 Meg original HD is still working (yes it was one of those that was supposed to die - CMI? - I believe). We need more disk space, somewhere between 40-70 MB. What do we need to do? I've heard that the ROM's in this machine have only a limited number of disk sizes and types. Should we spring for a new controller at the same time? Any recommendations about sturdy HD's in this range suitable for frequent usage? Any help would be appreciated. M Volow, VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705 mvolo@ecsvax.UUCP 919 286 0411
slimer@trsvax.UUCP (08/25/89)
In my PC AT I have a Maxtor XT-1140 harddrive. This beast cranks out 112 Meg worth of disk space. Using DOS3.3 this gives you roughly 3.5 30Meg drives installed. I use it as my main drive. With the size of the regular 20Meg AT drive, it fits perfectly. Call or Write: Maxtor Corp. 211 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA. 95134 (408) 432-1700 They should be able to help you out. Also, you might look into some of the larger Seagate drives. **************************************************************************** * Thank You, texbell!letni!rwsys!trsvax!slimer * * Bill "Disk Space...the final frontier!" - ComputerWorld * * George W. Pogue, 1300 Two Tandy, Fort Worth, TX. 76102 (817) 390-2871 * ****************************************************************************