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Re: [cobalt-users] 80GB disks that fit into a real raq550 ?
- Subject: Re: [cobalt-users] 80GB disks that fit into a real raq550 ?
- From: Willem Koster <W.Koster@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri May 14 00:59:35 2004
- Organization: RC ICT RuG
- List-id: Mailing list for users to share thoughts on Sun Cobalt products. <cobalt-users.list.cobalt.com>
Crocket wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> Is the Seagate ST380020A (80GB, 5400 RPM) the only disk/brand that
> can/should be used in a real RAQ550?
> I've read more than once that the 7200 RPM model consumes too much power
> from a raq.
> Are there any other compatible brands coz as most of you know a raq550
> doesn't use cables, the disk plugs right into the mainboard and not all disk
> have their data and power connectors in the same place.
> So what I'm looking for is:
> a) 80GB disks from other brands
> b) 7200 RPM experiences in raq550 (with and without RAID1)
Indeed it appears the distance between the power connector and the data connector isn't exactly the same with all manufacturers (as I found out when a maxtor harddisk appeared 0,5 mm too wide to fit into the raq 550) So do try before you buy.
Willem.