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From: mangler@cit-vax.Caltech.Edu (System Mangler)
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Subject: upgrade Fujitsu 2284 to 2298?
Message-ID: <861@cit-vax.Caltech.Edu>
Date: Fri, 1-Aug-86 19:47:23 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug  1 19:47:23 1986
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Keywords: disk parts compatible

We have a 550 megabyte Fujitsu M2298, and were recently given a 130
megabyte M2284.  The two drives look so similar that you can't tell
them apart without counting the platters.  Same front panel, same base,
same motor, same card cage, same actuator, same locking mechanisms, ...

Is it feasible to convert the 2284 into a 2298?  At minimum it would
involve changing the HDA and most of the PC boards; is there a kit for
this?  Is it cheaper than buying a new drive?

Don Speck	speck@vlsi.caltech.edu	seismo!cit-vax!speck