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From: mcm@ikonas.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.periphs
Subject: IBM floppies and/or RX50's
Message-ID: <204@ikonas.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 22-Jan-86 14:10:44 EST
Article-I.D.: ikonas.204
Posted: Wed Jan 22 14:10:44 1986
Date-Received: Fri, 24-Jan-86 22:01:54 EST
Organization: Adage Inc., Raleigh, NC
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I have recently had to do some stuff involving copying Motorola VME/10
floppies from a VAX.  The VME/10 system initializes the disk in what
they call 'IBM format'.  I have been successfull in that I can read
and write double density, single or double sided.  I cannot read or
write single density.  Andromeda Systems sells a controller that looks
like a DEC RX50 controller, but will handle more formats (not single density).
They also make a controller that fits on a 18-bit Q bus (not a 22 bit) that
will read and write in just about any format.  The 18-bit Q bus card does
not emulate anything DEC sells, so you have to write your own driver.

The controller that looks like the DEC RX50 controller is a 'UDC11'.
It also handles winchesters.  The 18-bit Q bus card is called a 'DMDC11' or
'DFDC11'.  Andromeda Systems can be reached at:

	Andromeda Systems
	9000 Eton Avenue
	Canoga Park, Ca 91304
	(818) 709-7600


I hope this helps.

		Mike Mitchell
		mcnc!ikonas!mcm