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From: Wyatt@dockmaster.ncsc.mil
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Subject: MAXTOR 200MB internal disk drive
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Date: 29 May 90 18:59:00 GMT
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I have a question regarding the MAXTOR 200MB internal 3.5" disk drive
which we are considering for our Sun 3/80 workstation.  I have been told
by different vendors that the unformatted capacity is 207MB, while the
formatted capacity is 200MB.  One vendor tells me that to format the disk
at 200MB, I need a special format patch tape that his company provides,
otherwise I will only get 191MB; another vendor tells me that SunOS format
will give 200MB.  Does anyone out there have the "correct" answer?  Please
answer me directly and I will summarize.  Thanks in advance.

If this has already been covered, accept my apologies and point me to the
entries.

David C. Wyatt
wyatt@dockmaster.ncsc.mil
Meridian Sciences, Inc.
6430-D Dobbin Road
Columbia, Maryland  21045
(301) 964-3293