[log in to unmask] (Mathias Myka) wrote:
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>Not quite. Read the file IODEVACC.DIAG.SYS to get a list of drives
>(HP and non-HP) supported on the HP3000.
Just the entry in IODEVACC or IODFAULT does NOT mean that HP
already supports the drive; sometimes these config files changes
make it faster, than the adaptions that are needed to the IO
drivers.
I know there are plans to support certain (and only after they have
been thoroughly tested) OEM discs on the HP3000.
>I don't see any reason why one should not use third-party SCSI disks
>on the HP 3000. SCSI is standardized well enough to ensure reliable
>operation, and Quantum, DEC and Seagate disks should match HP disks
>in terms of quality.
 
, but not in terms of firmware !
I see enough (and remember enough problems we had with customers
using Exxx discs) reasons not to, if you rely on the "bulletproof-
ness" of MPE running your business.
Again, before you do the above, make sure HP supports the drive
and you have the necessary driver (might be some patch).
 
IF you like to experiment, I would at least suggest to try those
on a separate user volume set and maybe on a separate HW path
than your other (supported) discs.
 
Just my $.02 support thoughts,
 
Goetz Neumann,
HP Response Center Germany.