So Lee wrote :

> After numerous FL disk failures in recent months (2 - C2204 and 3
> -7937FL's), I'm ready to start considering a recommendation that we
replace
> these old dinosaurs with newer SCSI-connected disks -- even though our
plan
> is to retire this system early next year.  I've been reluctant to do this
> up 'til now because I've been told by HP that SCSI does not perform well
on
> these systems, and I can somewhat agree based upon the performance of the
> two DLT's on this system.  I'm soliciting recommendations, pros, cons,
> etc., from anyone who might have experience with SCSI disks on a
> 950/960/980-class machine.
>
> TIA,
>
> Lee Gunter

Beware, beware ...

1) In all cases, check Channel Adapter firmware revision, or have it
checked by HP. There is a minimum firware version for the CA to support
SCSI cards. AFAIK, all 980s should be OK, but ...

2) If these disks are bootable (i.e. include LDEV 1), make sure PDC
(Processor Dependent Code) revision is at least 3.56, or, once again, have
it checked by HP.

3) In all cases, your 980 is limited to SE (single-ended) SCSI. No
Fast-Wide on (you correctly stated) these old dinaosaurs.

4) And, as far as performance is concerned, remember that the 980 is, in
terms of CPU and main bus speed, more like a DC-6 than an F-22.

Otherwise, it should be OK.

Christian Lheureux
Systems and Network Department
APPIC R.H.