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From: clark@ssc-vax.UUCP (Roger Clark Swann)
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Subject: info wanted on Digital DAT drives
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Date: 5 Jun 91 20:29:19 GMT
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I have a custom data collection system that is based on a VME system,
off the shelf CPU, off the shelf SCSI card. The system this currently
operated with an Archive DC600 type tape unit for storing data via
the SCSI bus. I would like to replace the 1/4 inch tape unit with a
DAT unit that could be placed in a 3-1/2 inch drive bay.

- Does any vendor make a DAT that will fits in a 3-1/2 inch bay ??
  All I really want/need is the bare drive in a 3-1/2 inch form
  factor. If I have to I can go with a 5-1/4 inch unit in an
  external case ( the 1/4 inch tape unit is that way now ).

- What is involved in converting to DAT from the 1/4 inch tape device ??
	Any changes in software, etc.  The system runs on its own
	custom operating system. 

- I am having trouble getting spec and such on DAT devices. I have
  found that Archive sells them, but can't get info from my local
  dist. and can't find a phone number for Archive. I know Sony makes
  DAT. How about a contact for them? Other vendors for DAT? I think
  there must be several. I DON'T need a system that is packaged with
  a bunch of S/W and such, since the S/W would be useless to me. The
  exception would C source code and linkable modules.

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