Dracas
12-01-2002, 02:54 AM
Heyo folks, just thought I'd run this real quick. I recently got a 'dumpster load' from a local PC store, mostly older mainboards, parts and drives from serviced computers. Normally I'll take the snuff and try to dig out and test whatever has the stores warranty sticker on it to be sure it works.
Sure enough this load came with an OEM based DDS-2 drive thats been run through the rigors and works just peachy. I took it and cleaned it up, ran it through diagnostics and real world performance tests to be sure it ran perfectly (or as close to it as possible).
All tests were performed with MS Windows Backup, Sony's proprietary Firmware Update and diagnostic utilities. This drive was tested using an Adaptec AHA-2940UW SCSI PCI adapter (ID: 7) / SDT7000BM (ID:1)
More information at Sony's Website here:
http://www.storagebysony.com/products/productmain.asp?id=113#
Its a newer drive apparently, and is using the latest 0300 rev. for the Firmware. I reflashed the firmware to be certain it was nominal. Drive was cleaned and tested with the above parts using an Imation DDS2 4mm DDS-120 Tape cartridge. Works like a charm.
Retail this drive goes in the $599~$699 range, and because I need the money I'm asking at least $299. Drive will come with one DDS-120 tape cartridge and a hand-burned cd of manuals, drivers and utilities for a variety of Operating systems, including Linux.
Feel free to haggle that price if you like, since I'm a pretty flexible individual. Contact me at dracas@hotmail.com if you're interested, or would like my phone number to contact me in person.
I can't ship out of the US, sorry folks - located in San Diego. If you live in SD, email me first to get the pickup location. Personal checks work, or you can help me figure out paypal :)
Other objects in Dumpster load in status queue for testing:
DVD-115GA Gateway OEM DVD-rom Drive
ATAPI Zip 100 IDE
Triplex Cognac Socket 370 Mainboard Rev G (Cavet Emptor - eMachines)
Triplex Cognac Socket 370 Mainboard Rev H (Cavet Emptor - eMachines)
Intel Celeron 633/128/66/1.65 SL3VS
Intel Pentium II 80522PX266512EC SL2HE
Atrends ATC-6120V2 SECC1 440BX Mainboard
DFI AK74-EC Socket-462 KT133/VT82C6 CNR
Shuttle Spacewalker AV11 Socket 370 Apollo Pro133
Feel free to inquire about these as well, I'll try to get to testing them ASAP.
Sure enough this load came with an OEM based DDS-2 drive thats been run through the rigors and works just peachy. I took it and cleaned it up, ran it through diagnostics and real world performance tests to be sure it ran perfectly (or as close to it as possible).
All tests were performed with MS Windows Backup, Sony's proprietary Firmware Update and diagnostic utilities. This drive was tested using an Adaptec AHA-2940UW SCSI PCI adapter (ID: 7) / SDT7000BM (ID:1)
More information at Sony's Website here:
http://www.storagebysony.com/products/productmain.asp?id=113#
Its a newer drive apparently, and is using the latest 0300 rev. for the Firmware. I reflashed the firmware to be certain it was nominal. Drive was cleaned and tested with the above parts using an Imation DDS2 4mm DDS-120 Tape cartridge. Works like a charm.
Retail this drive goes in the $599~$699 range, and because I need the money I'm asking at least $299. Drive will come with one DDS-120 tape cartridge and a hand-burned cd of manuals, drivers and utilities for a variety of Operating systems, including Linux.
Feel free to haggle that price if you like, since I'm a pretty flexible individual. Contact me at dracas@hotmail.com if you're interested, or would like my phone number to contact me in person.
I can't ship out of the US, sorry folks - located in San Diego. If you live in SD, email me first to get the pickup location. Personal checks work, or you can help me figure out paypal :)
Other objects in Dumpster load in status queue for testing:
DVD-115GA Gateway OEM DVD-rom Drive
ATAPI Zip 100 IDE
Triplex Cognac Socket 370 Mainboard Rev G (Cavet Emptor - eMachines)
Triplex Cognac Socket 370 Mainboard Rev H (Cavet Emptor - eMachines)
Intel Celeron 633/128/66/1.65 SL3VS
Intel Pentium II 80522PX266512EC SL2HE
Atrends ATC-6120V2 SECC1 440BX Mainboard
DFI AK74-EC Socket-462 KT133/VT82C6 CNR
Shuttle Spacewalker AV11 Socket 370 Apollo Pro133
Feel free to inquire about these as well, I'll try to get to testing them ASAP.