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From: mcgurrin@MITRE.ARPA
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: 5 1/4" drive chaining
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Date: 30 Jan 89 15:00:40 GMT
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I remeber this being discussed a long time ago, but don't remember the content.
I currently have an Apple IIGS with a hard disk (slot 7), a 3 1/2 inch apple
drive, and a 5 1/4 inch apple drive, the latter running from a controller
card in slot 6.  I understand I can daisy chain the 5 1/4" drive from the
3 1/2" drive by simply buying the proper cable.  Questions:

1.  Is this correct, and if so, where can one purchase such a cable?
2.  What are the advantages/disadvantages of this, specifically,
    a) will the drive still appear as slot 6, drive 1 to old software which
       requires this?
    b) does this free up slot 6 for other cards, or must I leave it free do
       (I mean due) to mapping?

Any and all information appreciated.  Thanks!!