> On Oct 13, 2017, at 12:15 AM, Peter Coghlan via cctalk > <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > Douglas Taylor wrote: >> >> I'm trying to bring up an Alpha machine, a 3000-300, the hardware is working >> fine, but I have some questions- >> >> The system disk is an RZ26 (1.06GB) and I installed the OS and one layered >> product and the disk is full. How much disk space is needed for 8.4? >> > > I have several of those disks, some in Storageworks bricks. Back in the > VMS V7 era, I thought they would be just right for installing a system > on and not much else. On more than one occasion, just after I had > everything set up on it just the way I wanted it, the disk started clocking > errors and shortly after that, it died in clunk-clunk-clunk mode :-( > > I'd suggest looking for another disk that isn't an RZ26. > > I also have at least one 4GB disk (RZ28 or RZ29? I can't remember) which > works fine once it gets going but needs a tap or a quick twist to get > it going when it is trying to spin up. Not too practical for installing > in a machine with the cover on though. > > Regards, > Peter Coghlan
The idea of the RZ29’s starting to have troubles spinning up is a bit depressing. I lucked out and got 6 shelves of them for free at one point, so I tend to use BA350’s and RZ29’s on anything except my main VMS system. Thankfully the system disk on my VAX spun up with out any problem. It’s been a few years since any of my VMS hardware was turned on. Which helps to explain why the OS is out of date on the Alpha. Zane
