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Re: MOD 20 and Disk Modules
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Craig Lalley <[log in to unmask]>
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Craig Lalley <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 2 Jan 2010 16:29:28 -0800
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Dave,

I understand completely.  I too want to get the most band for the buck.  The problem here is you are dealing with HVD SCSI hard drives.  

As far as I know HVD SCSI drives have not been manufactured in 5 years, probably more.

Take a look, current hard drives use SATA, and the older ones are ATA/IDE...

The same is true buying memory, you will pay a premium for memory that is no longer being manufactured.

It is simple supply and demand.  One way to increase the supply is to turn non HP/Clarion drives into usable drives, but re-writing the SCSI ID.   Forget your soldering iron, get out your hex editor.  ;-)

-Craig


--- On Sat, 1/2/10, Dave Vogt <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

From: Dave Vogt <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: MOD 20 and Disk Modules
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Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 4:05 PM

I was and wasn't kidding about the 1TB drive.

When I have to walk into the bosses office and say I have to spend $$$ for a 
couple of 9GB drives, eyes roll.

My eyes roll also.

My company isn't short on spending a little money, but when I have to spend 
it for them, I am not trying to cut corners to risk the company data, but when 
I can do this at home, and have a 20gb drive that I purchased back in 1999 
and its still running fine, hey, what the heck?

When I have to spend money for the company, I always sit back and say to 
myself "would I do it if I needed it at home?" or "would I do it for myself?".  If I 
know I can get a 20gb for 9.99 or a 40gb for 10.99?

Granted, spending $750 for a 36gb drive would not cause a eye to blink in 
front of my boss, but I just think its nuts.

If I have to, I would easily get it it no problem, but companies out there are 
making a fortune selling a 1TB for under $100.

I don't need a 1TB, 18gb would do just fine, I just can't see spending a load of 
money for it.

I know somebody out here has a hint for me.

Thanks all

p.s. Soldier gun is warmed and ready.

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