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From: bluneski@pogo.WV.TEK.COM (Bob Luneski)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st.tech
Subject: Re: Using standard Hard drives with an Atari
Keywords: ibm hard drive, ST
Message-ID: <9496@pogo.WV.TEK.COM>
Date: 24 Jul 90 18:03:36 GMT
References: <PPZ$|M-@rpi.edu> <1244@unicorn.WWU.EDU>
Reply-To: bluneski@pogo.WV.TEK.COM (Bob Luneski)
Organization: Tektronix, Inc., Wilsonville,  OR.
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In article <1244@unicorn.WWU.EDU> n8542614@unicorn.WWU.EDU (Marl Somers) writes:
>
>The summary sez it all: what does one have to do to get
>a standard ibm hard drive to work on an Atari ST???
>

To hook up a standard IBM type ST506 drive to an Atari ST you need the
following:
            1) Case and power supply, fan recommended.
            2) Atari SCSI host adapter. Many companies make these including
               Supra, ICD, and Berkley Microsystems.  Cables are provided for
               connection to ST and drive/controller.
            3) SCSI-ST506 controller such as Adaptec 4000(4070 if RLL) or OMTI
               cables to conect drive to controller may not be provided.
            4) Cables if required.
            5) And of course, your hard drive.

A small amount of basic technical knowledge is required to complete the
installation.  If your not sure what you're doing, it might be wise to 
ask someone's assistance before attempting the process.

Good Luck,

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