> On Jun 4, 2017, at 12:02 PM, Chuck Guzis via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > > On 06/04/2017 11:47 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote: >> >> >> On 6/4/17 3:35 AM, ANDY HOLT via cctalk wrote: >> >>> I would think it "not too difficult" to build a modern controller >> >> The electronics isn't the problem. Getting a poorly stored >> electromechanical device to not turn your or any other pack into a >> pile of aluminum shavings is the problem. > > It doesn't even have to be poorly stored. I recall a note left by an > operator detailing how, with a single bad 844 pack, he managed to > clobber 7 drives and 13 packs. >
This is why I’m *so* happy the that 3340 drives for my IBM 4331 are “winchester” drives. The heads are *in* the packs. So there is *no* issue about one pack causing a head crash on another pack. I’m just hoping that the 14 packs that I *do* have are in decent enough condition to be usable once I get to the point of wanting to actually do something with them. TTFN - Guy
