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@Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2003 23:51:01 +0200
Subject: Re: SCSI HD problem
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Klaus Roeckerath, M.D. schreef:

>Hi there everybody,
>
>it looks like my SCSI HD (IBM DNES-318350/18GB)
>
Already? Well, it's IBM after all. (-:

>arise:
>1) Is there any possibility that a mechanical problem *I could fix myself* is
>  
>
Me thinks your time is much to precious to fiddle around like that.

>2) Exchanging the HD: Do I have to make any changes in the configuration of the
>SCSI adapter (Tekram DC-390U2W) *before* removing the old HD?
>
If nothing else is attached, no. If other devices still are attached, 
you've have to re-check termination etc....

> Or do I just shut
>down, remove the old HD, insert the new one and re-boot, and then start the
>install/restore process of the OS and software?
>  
>
Unlike your IBM, today's scsi disks don't have termination onboard. So 
that means you'll have to purchase too:
- an appropriate new cable for lvd disks.
- an appropriate terminator or an appropriate cable with appropriate 
terminator attached to.
- If you would do, take rounded cables at any rate.

A good scsi-choice sure would be:

http://www.maxtor.com/en/products/scsi/atlas_10k_family/atlas_10k_iv/index.htm

The "smallest" model available is 36 gigabyte and costs about 270 euro.

The disk has only ONE plattern and is comsequently whisper-silent and 
doesn't produce too much of heat.

However, albeit I hate to say it, Daniela has it absolutely right: 
you'll be better off with a 80 to 120 Giga IDE disk, for

- even an 120 giga comes at less of half the price of a scsi 36 Giga
- OS/2, lvm is _VERY PICKY_ with this greate scsi disks. If it wouldn't 
fit immediately from start on, you could be in for long frustrating 
configuration sessions.

Link to IDE Maxtor:

http://www.maxtor.com/en/products/ata/desktop/diamondmax_plus_9/index.htm

-- 
Groeten uit Gent,

   Kris



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