Blars Blarson wrote: > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: >>Barracuda drives, each 9G in size. The model number is ST19171WC. > > If you can get one to fit in your sparc 20, it should work fine. I've > had mixed experince with seagate drives, (some had high infant > mortality) and none with that model. You may be able to use it in the > upper slot with the cover off. > > Cases designed for sca drives are wide, so you would need an adapter > cable. You could use a case designed for narrow with a sca-50pin > adapter, but they sometimes fall off and you need a little extra room > in the case. > > Since www.surpluscomputers.com has 9 gig sca 1" high drives for $10, I > think that would be the cheapest and easiest solution. (Disclaimer: > While I'm a reasonably satisified customer, I've never mail ordered > from them.) >
I have mail ordered from surpluscomputers.com and been very pleased. I have ordered direct and bought from them via ebay (that is how I found them). Very helpfull staff when something gets confused. I suppose I should not say that. someone else might actually be interested in the old sun hardware they sometimes have. disclaimer: I do not work for or know any one who does.......