jjw7384@ultb.isc.rit.edu (Jeff Wasilko) (03/11/90)
I'm looking for recomendations for ESDI-SCSI controllers. I've recently inherited a Control Data (actually Magnetic Peripherals) drive that I'm assuming is ESDI. The model number is 94166-182 and the flag track sticker says it was manufactured in December of 1987. If anyone knows that this ISN'T an ESDI drive, let me know (I'm waiting on a call back from CD for the physical specs of the drive). Anyway, I'm looking for tips/suggestions/sources for the controller, case/power supply and formatting/driver software. I have had experience with the MD21 (Emulex?) controllers from the Sun world, but I haven't had any dealings with them recently. I know that both Adaptec and Emulex make controllers, but I've got know idea which controllers will work out best in a Macintosh application. I have dealt with Tulin for cases/power supplies, but I don't know of anyone else in this area. I'll need a case with enough room for a full-height 5 1/4" drive. As far as formatters/drivers, I've only heard of Ephraim Vishniac's SCSI Formatter and SilverLining from LaCie. I have heard that SCSI Formatter will work with an MD21, but I've got no idea about SilverLining. Thanks in advance for any info. I'll summarize any info I get along with my progress on getting this thing up and running. Thanks, Jeff -- | RIT VAX/VMS Systems: | Jeff Wasilko | RIT Ultrix Systems: | |BITNET: jjw7384@ritvax+----------------------+INET:jjw7384@ultb.isc.rit.edu| |UUCP: {psuvax1, mcvax}!ritvax.bitnet!JJW7384 +___UUCP:jjw7384@ultb.UUCP____+ |INTERNET: jjw7384@isc.rit.edu |'claimer: No one cares. |