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From: envbvs@epb2.lbl.gov (Brian V. Smith)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.dec
Subject: Re: 2 Drives on VAXstation IIs
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Date: 23 Feb 90 19:08:44 GMT
References: <29consult@physc1.byu.edu>
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In article <29consult@physc1.byu.edu>, consult@physc1.byu.edu writes:
> Has anyone ever successfully put two hard drives on a VAXstation II?  All
> the connectors seem to be there, but the manuals say it is not supported.
> I'm talking about a straight VAXstation II, not a II/GPX in the bigger
> cabinet.

You mean the BA23 box.  We wanted to connect a second drive AND KEEP THE
TK50, so we had to buy the drive in the "Leprechaun box" which contains
a power supply and front panel with the ready and write protect buttons.

> It looks like all that would be required is remove the TK50 or RX50s and
> find the right cables.  How would you connet a write protect and ready
> switch?  Or would they not be needed?
>

It might work since as you say there is already a connector inside for 
'drive 1'.
The power supply should be able to handle it unless you have a lot of
power hungry boards in the box.

_____________________________________
Brian V. Smith    (bvsmith@lbl.gov)
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
I don't speak for LBL, these non-opinions are all mine.