vanandel@handies.ucar.edu (Joe VanAndel) (04/26/89)
For anyone interested in attaching a SMD-4 (7053) controller to a Fujitsu 2372K drive, here is the information I've obtained: The cables you need are: Cabinet SMD-4 (7053) Command: 60 pin 3M 2 row (ribbon) conn 62 pin 3 row 'D' conn Data: 2 - 26 pin 3M 2 row (ribbon) 50 pin 3 row 'D' conn Sun sells two different disk subsystems with the SMD-4 controller. The 688 Meg system uses non-standard D connectors on the disk cabinet, and uses cable part #'s 530-1330 and 530-1331. But you probably DON'T want these cables, instead you want the following (if you can wait for Sun to ship!): Part # Description Price Delivery 530-1354 SMD Command Cable, 892 Meg Drive $260 60 days 530-1355 SMD Data Cable , 892 Meg Drive $260 The following information may also be useful (I quote a friend of mine at Sun): In addition, the (Sun4) CPU must be revision 501-1274-13 or greater. The OS must be 4.0.1 and a Sun Features 1.0 tape must be installed to get the full performance of the SMD-4. 700-1811-11 1.0 SunFEATURES Sun-4 1/2" 700-1806-11 1.0 SunFEATURES Sun-4 1/4" SunOS 4.0.1 Sun-4 Domestic 1/2" SunOS 4.0.1 Sun-4 Domestic 1/4" Also, there is some documentation that you might like: 813-1043-nn VME/SMD Disk Controller Upgrade Instructions 813-1033-nn VME/SMD Disk Controller Configuration Procedures 813-1027-nn VME/SMD Disk Controller Installation Notes 813-2051-nn Cardcage Slot Assignments VME/SMD Disk Contoller 800-3082-nn Sun VME/SMD Disk Controller for Sun-4 RTF 800-2333-nn Hardware RMF CPU Upgrade for VME/SMD Disk Cont. 800-3207-nn Sun VME/SMD Disk Controller CPU Upgrade Coupon RMF 800-3098-nn Sun VME/SMD Disk Controller Feature Tape RMF 800-3100-nn Sun CPU's and the Sun VME/SMD Disk Controller RMF (I received this information when I got my SMD-4, since it was packaged as an "upgrade") Other sources for the cables are: AnDataCo 10054 Mesa Ridge ct #102 San Diego, CA 92121 619-453-9191 contact: Dave Sikes Mercury Wire Products: Mercury Dr. Spencer, MA 01562 Fax: 508-885-3316 Voice: 508-885-6363 contact: Joyce Wall Part # Description Price Delivery XY 7053-A SMD Command Cable, $61.25 3-4 weeks XY 7053-B SMD Data Cable , 892 Meg Drive $73.00 After I found out what cables I needed, my Sun salesman was able to pull some strings and swap the cables I received with my upgrade for the correct cables. I packaged the drive in a Sigma Cabinet, #SA-H-123-350/F, which has a power supply and fans ($1150). Source: R-Squared 8200 S. Akron Suite #117 Englewood, CO 80112 303-799-9292 (Rick Pickett) If you want to put the disk under Sun maintenance, you need a Sun approved power supply, CPI Boschert, XL-250-3602 ($334). Source: Anthem Electronics 373 Inverness Dr. Englewood, CO 80412 contact: Debbie Anderson I hope this helps someone order the correct parts to begin with and avoid the problems I had. Thank you, Sun-Spots readers! Joe VanAndel Internet:vanandel@ncar.ucar.edu NCAR - RSG P.O Box 3000 Fax: 303-497-2044 Boulder, CO 80307-3000 Voice: 303-497-2071