CORPORATE SYSTEMS CENTER

BIBLE

EDITION VIII
Eighth Edition DEDICATION
July, 1996 To my father, Joseph Bodo, who sparked my interest in electronics at an
early age.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Martin Bodo is the founder and president of Corporate Systems Center.
An avid computer enthusiast since his early teens, he holds a degree in
Physics from the University of Santa Clara.
Martin Bodo

Author

THANKS To SPECIAL
The entire CSC staff who have helped write, edit, sell, and distribute the
Hard Drive Bible to over 40,000 satisfied customers.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The History of Disk Drives..............................................................1

Basic Drive Operation .............................................................................9

Spindle Motors .........................................................................................9

Head Carriage......................................................................................... 10

Media and Heads.................................................................................... 11

Stepper Motor Servo Systems ................................................................ 12

Voice Coil Servo Systems ....................................................................... 12

Keeping it Clean.................................................................................... 14

Data Encoding and Decoding................................................................ 15

Encoding and Decoding Codes.............................................................. 16

NRZ (Non-Return to Zero)............................................................... 16

PE (Phase Encoding) ......................................................................... 16

FM (Frequency Modulation)............................................................. 16

MFM (Modified Frequency Modulation)........................................... 16

RLL (Run Length Limited Encoding) ................................................ 17

Future Codes.................................................................................... 18

Interface Standards........................................................................19

ANSL ................................................................................................. 19

NAB................................................................................................... 19

IBM................................................................................................... 19

IRCC................................................................................................. 19

IRlG................................................................................................... 19

Shugart Associates ............................................................................20

Seagate Technology.......................................................................... 20

"IDE" or "ATA" Interface..........................................................................20

ST-506/ST-412 Interface..........................................................................21

MFM and RLL Encoding.........................................................................21

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ESDI Interface.........................................................................................22

SCSI Interface.........................................................................................23

WIDE SCSI. .............................................................................................23

FAST SCSI. ..............................................................................................24

Ultra SCSI. .............................................................................................. 24

SMD Interface.........................................................................................24

IPI Interface ............................................................................................24

QIC-02 Interface .....................................................................................24

QIC-40 Interface .....................................................................................24

QIC-36 Interface .....................................................................................25

SA-400 Interface..................................................................................... 25

Future Standards ..................................................................................... 25

PRML Technology...........................................................................27

Enhanced IDE.................................................................................29

Original (Non-Enhanced) IDE Limitations.............................................29

IBM AT Compatible BIOS Limitations....................................................30

SCSI Command Reference.............................................................. 33

Format Unit - Op Code 04H ...................................................................34

Inquiry - Op Code 12H ..........................................................................34

Mode Select - Op Code ISH...................................................................34

Mode Sense - Op Code lAH ................................................................... 35

Read - Op Code 18H ..............................................................................35

Read Capacity - Op Code 25H­ ..............................................................35

Read Extended - Op Code 12H ..............................................................36

Read Long - Op Code 3EH .....................................................................36

Reassign Blocks - Op Code 07H .............................................................36

Reassign Blocks Defect List.. .................................................................. 37

Release - Op Code 17H..........................................................................38

Requests Sense - Op Code 03H ..............................................................38

Rezero Unit - Op Code 01 H ...................................................................39

Seek - Op Code OBH ...............................................................................39

Seek Extended - Op Code 2BH ..............................................................39

Send Diagnostic - Op Code 1DH ........................................................... .40

Start/Stop Unit - Op Code IBH ............................................................. .40

Test Unit Ready - Op Code OOH............................................................ .40

Verify - Op Code 2FH.............................................................................41

Write - Op Code OAH .............................................................................41

Write Extended - Op Code 2AH ............................................................ 41

Write Long - Op Code 3FH ................................................................... .42

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What is SCSI-Ill?.............................................................................. 43

SCSI Buzzwords......................................................................................43

SCSI-IlL ................................................................................................... 43

Fast SCSI - How It All Started................................................................. .43

Narrow SCSI. .......................................................................................... 44

WIDE SCSI. .............................................................................................44

SCA......................................................................................................... 44

Fiber Channe1- The Future of SCSI? ..................................................... .45

Downward Compatibility? .................................................................... 45

What SCSI Flavor Should I Buy? ........................................................... .45

SCA Hot Plugs..................................................................................47

PCI Interface.................................................................................... 49

Choosing a Hard Drive and Controller.........................................51

Controller Setup and Jumpering.................................................. 55

ISA Bus Base I/O Address....................................................................... 55

ISA Bus Base BIOS Address ..................................................................... 56

ISA Bus DMA Channel. ........................................................................... 56

ISA Bus Controller Interrupt................................................................. 56

Floppy Address ....................................................................................... 56

A Tip for Motherboards with "Extended Chipset" Setup ....................... 57

Drive Setup and Jumpering...........................................................59

Typical IDE Drive Installation ................................................................ 59

IDE Drive ]umpering..............................................................................60

DSO or DS 1 Confusion........................................................................... 60

MFM, RLL and ESDI Drive ]umpering.................................................... 60

SCSI Drive ]umpering.............................................................................61

Drive Cabling..................................................................................63

IDE Drive Cabling .................................................................................. 63

What are these Twisted Cables? ............................................................ 63

Single Drives (MFM,RLL or ESDI) Cables ...............................................64

Multi Drive MFM and RLL Cabling.........................................................64

Termination............................................................................................64

Multi Drive ESDI Cabling........................................................................65

SCSI Drive Cabling .................................................................................65

SCSI Cable Identification ........................................................................67

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Low-Uvel Formatting..................................................................... 69

What is DEBUG?.....................................................................................69

What is CSCFMT? ..................................................................................70

Choosing a Drive 1'ype........................................................................... 70

IDE DriveTypes......................................................................................70

MFM Drive Types ....................................................................................70

RLL and ESDI Drive Types ...................................................................... 71

SCSI DriveTypes....................................................................................71

Formatting MFM Drives......................................................................... 72

Table Overrides ......................................................................................72

Fornlatting RLL Drives...........................................................................72

Formatting ESDI Drives..........................................................................73

Fornlatting SCSI Drives.......................................................................... 74

Low Level Formatting IDE Drives .......................................................... 74

DOS Partitioning.............................................................................75

Old DOS Limitations.............................................................................. 75

The 32MB Barrier................................................................................... 75

The 1024 Cylinder Barrier..................................................................... 75

Partition Compatibility........................................................................... 76

The 2000MB Partition Limit...................................................................76

DOS Format ............................................................................................77

Macintosh Drive Installation.........................................................79

Windows Drive Format..................................................................83

Windows '95 Disk Format..............................................................83

Windows '95 Enhanced IDE Support.. ................................................... 83

ROM BIOS Support .........................................................................83

Hard Disk BIOS Support...................................................................83

Truncation........................................................................................ 84

Real-Mode Geometry Support..........................................................84

Windows '95 SCSI Support through Int-13............................................84

Windows '95 SCSI Support through ASP!.. ............................................84

Windows '95 and NT SCSI Miniport Drivers ..........................................84

Disk Manager and Windows '95 .............................................................85

Getting 32 bit Disk Access from Win 3.1.. ............................................. 86

SMARTDrive 32 bit Disk Access .............................................................86

SMARTDrive Write Caching ................................................................... 86

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Novell Compsurf.............................................................................89

Hardware Compatibility Problems...............................................91

SCSI Arbitration on Bus Scan ..................................................................91

SCSI Command Set Issues ......................................................................91

ISA Bus I/O Channel ReadyTiming ........................................................92

ISA Bus 16-Bit MemoryTransfers ...........................................................92

ESDI Defect Tables ..................................................................................92

VESA VL-Bus Loading Problems ..............................................................92

IDE Drive Master/Slave Compatibility...................................................93

Common Installation Problems....................................................95

Handle Hard Drives Like Eggs!. ..............................................................95

Reversed Cables! ....................................................................................95

1Wisted Cables .......................................................................................95

CMOS Setup...........................................................................................96

Hardware Conflicts ................................................................................96

Defect Locking .......................................................................................96

ISA Bus Extended Setup.........................................................................96

Keep Optical Drives Clean and Cool!. ...................................................97

SCSI Parity Jumpers................................................................................97

SCSI ID and Termination........................................................................ 97

Troubleshooting.............................................................................99

Bus Mastering Compatibility..................................................................99

CMOS Drive T'ype Tables ........................................................................ 99

Matching CMOS Tables for IDE Drives.............................................99

ESDI and SCSI Controller DriveTables ........................................... 100

Compsurf Failure .................................................................................. 100

DOS Partitioning................................................................................... 10 1

DOS & Windows '95 2.0GB Limit.. ....................................................... 101

Drive Selects ......................................................................................... 102

Drive Won't Spin.................................................................................. 102

ED Floppy Support.............................................................................. 102

ESDI Sector Sparing ............................................................................. 102

IDE Cabling .......................................................................................... 102

IDE Master/Slave .................................................................................. 103

Incorrect Drive Parameters .................................................................. 103

Interrupts and DMA Channels............................................................. 103

Long BootTime.................................................................................... 103

Long FormatTime ................................................................................ 103

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Multiple Drive Support Under DOS..................................................... 103

No BIOS sign-on banner....................................................................... 104

Partition can't be removed................................................................... 104

Power Supply....................................................................................... 104

SCSI Cabling......................................................................................... 104

SCSI ID's............................................................................................... 105

SCSI Termination.................................................................................. 105

Shadow RAM........................................................................................ 105

System Hangs On Power Up................................................................ 105

Thermal Problems ......................................... :...................................... 106

Twisted Data Cables............................................................................ 106

Won't Boot (DOS) ................................................................................ 106

Won't Boot (ESDI) ................................................................................ 106

Won't Boot (IDE) ................................................................................. 106

Won't Boot (SCSI) ................................................................................ 107

COMMON ERROR MESSAGES.............................................................. 107

1790/1791 Errors ........................................................................... 107

Attempting to recover allocation Unit XXX.. ..107

C:Drive Failure or Drive C:Error.................................................... 107

Error Reading Fixed Disk. .............................................................. 108

HOD Controller Failure .................................................................. 108

Insert Disk For Drive C: ................................................................. 108

Invalid Media 1'ype.............. .......................................................... .108

Nof Fixed Disk Present ................................................................... 108

No Partitions Defined ..................................................................... 108

No ROM Basic................................................................................ 109

Non System Disk or Disk Error...................................................... 109

No SCSI Devices Found .................................................................. 109

Track 0 Bad, Disk Unusable ............................................................ 109

Unable to Access Fixed Disk. ......................................................... 109

Universal IDE Parameters............................................................111

Hard Drive USt..............................................................................113

Landing Zone........................................................................................ 113

Write Precomp.................................................................................... 114

CDC, Impris or Seagate? ...................................................................... 114

Miniscribe or Maxtor Colorado? ......................................................... 114

Fine Tuning...................................................................................117

CSC Test................................................................................................ 117

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Use 4:1 Sector InterleaveWith: ............................................................ 118

Use 3: 1 Sector Interleave With: ............................................................ 118

Use 2: 1 Sector Interleave With: ............................................................ 118

Use 1:1 Sector Interleave With: ............................................................ 1 18

Buffers and FASTOPEN......................................................................... 119

Cache Programs .................................................................................... 120

Hard Drive Parameters................................................................123

Alps America ......................................................................................... 123

Ampex ................................................................................................. 123

Areal Technology.................................................................................. 123

Atashi Technology, Inc .......................................................................... 123

Aura Associates ..................................................................................... 124

BASF. .................................................................................................... 124

Brand Technologies .............................................................................. 124

Bull....................................................................................................... 124

C. Itoh Electronics................................................................................ 124

Cardiff. ................................................................................................. 125

CDC...................................................................................................... 125

Century Data........................................................................................ 128

CMI. ...................................................................................................... 128

CMS Enhancements, Inc ....................................................................... 129

Cogito................................................................................................... 129

Comport............................................................................................... 129

Conner Peripherals, Inc ........................................................................ 129

Core InternationaL ............................................................................... 131

Corporate Systems Center...........................................................132

Data Tech Memories ............................................................................. 133

Disc Tec ................................................................................................ 133

Disctron................................................................................................ 133

DMA..................................................................................................... 134

DTC...................................................................................................... 134

Ecol. 2 ................................................................................................... 134

Elcoh.................................................................................................... 134

Emulex................................................................................................. 134

Epson.................................................................................................... 134

Espert................................................................................................... 134

Fuji. ....................................................................................................... 134

Fujitsu America, Inc .............................................................................. 135

Hewlett-Packard................................................................................... 136

Hitachi America .................................................................................... 137

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Hyosung............................................................................................... 138

IBM Corporation.................................................................................. 138

IMI........................................................................................................ 139

Intergral Peripherals ............................................................................. 139

Iomega.................................................................................................. 139

JCT........................................................................................................ 139

lVC Companies ofAmerica.................................................................. 139

Kalok Corporation ................................................................................ 140

Kyocera Electronics, Inc ....................................................................... 140

Lanstor.................................................................................................. 140

Lapine................................................................................................... 140

Maxtor Corporation ............................................................................. 141

Maxtor Colorado .................................................................................. 142

Mega Drive Systems ............................................................................. 143

Memorex.............................................................................................. 143

Micropolis Corporation ........................................................................ 143

Microscience International Corporation .............................................. 146

Miniscribe Corporation........................................................................ 147

Mitsubishi Electronics .......................................................................... 149

Mitsumi Electronics Corporation ......................................................... 149

MMI...................................................................................................... 149

NCR Corporation .................................................................................. 149

NEC Technology, Inc ............................................................................. 150

NEI. ....................................................................................................... 150

Newberry Data..................................................................................... 151

NPL....................................................................................................... 151

Okidata................................................................................................. 151

Olivetti. ................................................................................................. 151

Orca Technology Corporation.............................................................. 152

Otari. .................................................................................................... 152

Pacific Magtron ..................................................................................... 152

Panasonic.............................................................................................. 152

Plus Development................................................................................ 152

Prairietek Corporation ......................................................................... 153

Priam Corporation ................................................................................ 153

Procom Technology.............................................................................. 154

PTI (peripheral Technology) ................................................................ 155

Quantum Corporation......................................................................... 155

Ricoh.................................................................................................... 157

RMS....................................................................................................... 157

Rodime Systems, Inc ............................................................................. 157

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Rodime, Inc ........................................................................................... 157

Samsung................................................................................................ 159

Seagate Technologies ............................................................................ 159

Shugart................................................................................................. 163

Siemens................................................................................................. 164

Storage Dimensions .............................................................................. 164

Syquest Technology.............................................................................. 165

Tandon Computer Corporation............................................................ 165

Tandy Corporation ............................................................................... 165

Teac America, Inc ................................................................................. 166

Texas Instruments................................................................................ 166

Tokico................................................................................................... 166

Toshiba America, Inc............................................................................ 167

Tulin..................................................................................................... 168

Vertex................................................................................................... 168

Western Digital ..................................................................................... 168

Xebex................................................................................................... 169

Ye-Data................................................................................................. 169

Zentec.................................................................................................. 170

Controller Information................................................................171

Adaptec Controllers ............................................................................. 171

CCAT Controllers................................................................................. 173

Conner Peripherals Controllers ......................................................... 173

Corporate Systems Center Controllers........................................174

DTC Controllers ................................................................................... 177

DTK Controllers ............................................................................. ,..... 182

Everex Controllers ................................................................................ 182

Future Domain Controllers .................................................................. 182

Longshine Controllers .......................................................................... 183

NCL Controllers................................................................................... 183

Seagate Controllers .............................................................................. 184

SMSjOMTI Controllers ......................................................................... 185

Storage Dimensions Controllers ........................................................... 188

Ultrastore Controllers ........................................................................... 188

Wangtec Controllers ............................................................................. 190

Western Digital Controllers .................................................................. 190

Connector Pinouts........................................................................199

Apple External HDI-30 .........................................................................200

App1e/Future Domain Single-Ended SCSI. ............................................ 200

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Single-Ended & Differential B-Cables ....................................................201

68-Pin Wide SCSI B-,P-, & Q-Cables.......................................................201

Single-Ended & Differential P-Cables ...................................................202

50-Pin, Centronics-Style Connectors....................................................203

ESDI Control Signals 01/Pl)................................................................203

ESDI Control Signals 02/P2)................................................................204

IBM I/O Channel Pinouts (Sides A & B)...............................................204

IBM I/O Channel Pinouts (Sides C & D)......................... :.................... 205

IBM High Density PS/2 Connectors.....................................................205

IDE Interface Pinout.............................................................................206

QIC-36 Connector PinAssignments.....................................................206

SCSI Pinouts (Centronics, Mac, and Differential)................................. 207

SA-400 Interface Signals ....................................................................... 208

ST-506 Data Signals 02/P2).................................................................. 208

Sun Single-Ended SCSI Cables.............................................................. 209

Drive Jumpers...............................................................................211

Atashi 3085 ...........................................................................................211

CDC Wren III Series .............................................................................212

CDC Wren III Series (SCSI Jumpers) ....................................................212

CDC Wren III Series (ESDE & SCSI) .....................................................212

CDC Wren V Series ...............................................................................212

Conner ................................................................................................. 221

Digitals DSP Series ...............................................................................230

Fujitsu .................................................................................................. 231

Hitachi .................................................................................................. 234

Hewlett Packard ................................................................................... 236

IBM .......................................................................................................239

Maxtor.................................................................................................. 249

Micropolis ............................................................................................256

Quantum..............................................................................................258

Seagate..................................................................................................267

Western Digital..................................................................................... 277

CO-ROM.........................................................................................279

CD-Media..............................................................................................279

CD-ROM Drive Operation .................................................................... 280

CD-ROM Standards ...............................................................................280

ISO 9660 ......................................................................................... 280

Mode 1............................................................................................281

Mode 2 ............................................................................................281

CD-ROM XA ....................................................................................281

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CD-I ................................................................................................281

Photo CD ........................................................................................ 282

Quick Time ..................................................................................... 282

Choosing a CD-ROM Drive ................................................................... 283

The MPC Standard ................................................................................283

Building a Real Multimedia Pc. ............................................................ 284

CD-R and CD-WO .................................................................................284

Mastering Your Own CD-ROM .............................................................284

CD Handling Hazards ........................................................................... 285

Floppy Drives................................................................................287

Industry Standard Floppy Drives ......................................................... 287

Floptical Drives .................................................................................... 287

Zip Drives .............................................................................................287

Accellerated Floppy Drives ..................................................................288

Floppy Drive List .................................................................................. 288

Optical Disk Drive Technology.................................................... 289

CD-ROM Drives .................................................................................... 289

WORM Drives ....................................................................................... 289

Erasable Optical Drives ........................................................................ 291

DVD and HDCD ...................................................................................291

DVD's Competitor is High Density Compact Disk (HDCD) ................291

Optical Disk Capacity ........................................................................... 292

Erasable Drive Capacities ............................................................... 292

WORM Drive Capacities .................................................................292

Optical Jukeboxes......................................................................... 293

Optical Drive Specifications........................................................ 295

Optical Drive List ................................................................................. 295

Tape Drives................................................................................... 303

Tape Drive Interfaces ........................................................................... 303

Floppy Tape .................................................................................... 303

Pertec.............................................................................................. 303

QIC-02 ............................................................................................ 304

QIC-36 ............................................................................................ 304

SCSI. ................................................................................................304

ESCON ............................................................................................304

FIREWIRE .......................................................................................304

Data Compression & Honest Capacity................................................. 304

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Choosing a Tape Drive .........................................................................305

Tape Drive Performance Tests .............................................................305

Extended Length Tapes ........................................................................ 307

Standard Tape Capacity ........................................................................307

Tape Technology Improvements ..........................................................308

1/4 Improvements ................................................................................308

Travan...................................................................................................309

4mm Improvements .............................................................................309

8mm Improvements .............................................................................309

DLT Future Improvements ...................................................................310

IDI and ID2 Tape Drives ..................................................................... 310

esc Benchmark Tes"tS...................................................................311

Software........................................................................................313

Disclaimer.............................................................................................313

Copyright Notice ..................................................................................314

System Notes.................................................................................329

Industry Phone List...................................................................... 333

BDS Numbers................................................................................367

Directory.......................................................................................371

Glossary.........................................................................................377

Index.............................................................................................421

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HISTORY OF DISK DRIVES

he magnetic recording technology used in today's disk drives can

T be traced back to around 500 B.C. when the mineral magnetite
was discovered. Magnetite is the naturally occuring magnetic material
that was first used in compasses. Alchemists in the first century B.C.
discovered the first magnetic compasses when they noticed that load­
stones hung from a string always pointed the same way.
Several hundred years later, the connection between electricity
and magnetism was discovered. Early scientists noticed a that a conl­
pass needle was deflected when it was put near a wire carrying elec­
tric current. It was in this era that magnetic technology was pio­
neered by experimental geniuses like Danish physicist Hans Christian
Oersted and English scientist Michael Faraday who discovered the
principles of electromagnetic induction.
The first practical magnetic recording device was the
Telegraphone patented in 1898 by Danish telephone engineer and
inventor Vlademar Poulsen. The Telegraphone was a crude audio
recorder using a stretched magnetized wire. The Telegraphone attract­
ed considerable curiosity when it was first exhibited at the Exposition
Universelle in Paris in 1900. The few words that the Austrian emperor
Franz Josef spoke into it at that exhibition are believed to be the ear­
liest surviving magnetic recording.
As World War I approached, the German war effort assumed lead­
ership in magnetic recording technology. The German firm AEG was
the first to use plastic strips (tape) for magnetic recording. The
Germans put magnetic recording to its first military application on
submarines. Secret communications were recorded on crude reel to
reel tape recorders at slow speeds. The tapes were then played back
and retransmitted at high speeds to prevent Allied interception. The
receiving station used another tape recorder to reconstruct the mes­

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sages. By World War II the Germans had perfected the recording tech­
nology and manufactured high quality reel-to-reel tape recorders
called Magnetophons. These tape recorders were nearly identical to
today's high quality audio tape recorders.
In 1945 an American Signal Corps soldier, John T. Mullin, sent two
of these captured machines home to San Francisco. The analysis of
these units by American engineers at Ampex Corporation in Redwood
City lead to the development of the Ampex Model 200 in 1945. The
Model 200 was the first magnetic recorder to be manufactured in volume
and used commercially. The American Broadcasting Corporation had
provided some of the
financing for the Ampex
recorder project, and was
the first to use them in
broadcasting the Bing
Magnetophon Recorder
Crosby Show in 1945.
This same technology is
used in today's high reso­
lution audio, video and
digital tape drives.
Reel to reel tape recorders and Hollerith punch cards were the
main storage devices used in early computers. Paper Holerith cards
and paper tapes were used to perform initial program loading when
early computers were first powered up. Paper tapes were popularized
by the Teletype Corporation who added paper tape readers and
punches to many of their Teletype terminals. Paper tape remained
popular for over 20 years, lasting until the early 1970's. It took the
convenience and erasability of floppy disks to elin1inate paper tapes.
In 1952, IBM, realizing the need for a random access method of
data retrieval with faster access than magnetic tapes, sent Reynold B.
Johnson to San Jose, California to head up a magnetic recording
research team. Johnson was convinced that a disk based system was
the way to go, but other engineers advised him to abandon the pro­
ject. Following his intuition, Johnson designed the first commercially
successful digital disk drive. In 1956, IBM announced the Model 350
RAMAC (Random Access Method of Accounting and Control). It was a
quantum leap in disk technology for its time. The RAMAC stored 5
megabytes of data on fifty 24-inch disks, spinning at 1200 RPM, and
had an access time of 600 milliseconds. The resulting data transfer
rate was .10 Mbits per second. Compare that to the 25 to SOMbits per
second data rates typical today! The popular name for this huge stack
of disks at IBM was the "baloney slicer".

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In 1955, realizing that magnetic recording density was severely lim­

ited by the number of linear stripes (tracks) on the tape, two brilliant
engineers at Ampex Corporation, Charles Ginsburg and Ray Dolby,
developed the helical scan recording system. Their ingenious scan­
ning system uses a tiny spinning magnetic head with tape wrapped
around it in a spiral. This design
packed recording tracks much
nlore tightly onto the tape than
was previously possible. The
helical scan recording tech­
nique provides an extremely
high recording density with a
single small head. Helical scan The Baloney Slicer!
recording is now used in every
video recorder (VCR), Digital
Audio Tape drives (DATs), and
all high capacity tape backup
drives. I have read with
respect several documents
authored by Ginsburg and
Dolby at Ampex. These engi­
neers deserve more credit for their brilliant invention of the mecha­
nisms and recording techniques copied in every modern VCR.
In 1961, IBM pushed disk data storage ahead by announcing the
1301 Disk Storage unit that used aerodynanlically shaped recording
heads that flew above the surfaces of the spinning disks. This
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enabled roughly 10 times as much infornlation to be packed in each

square inch of disk surface. This head design would eventually
become the "Winchester disk drive II •

The next year, IBM announced the 1311 Disk Pack unit which
helped speed the end of the punched card era by providing removable
and interchangeable "disk packs" containing six disks protected by a
transparent plastic "cake cover. Each disk pack could store roughly
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as much data as 25,000 punched cards. Magnetic disks were finally

becoming a practical storage medium for computers.
During 1964, my parents made the mistake of conceiving Martin
Bodo. Little did they know how much trouble I would eventually
cause them. My early fascination with computers would ultimately
place Corporate Systems Center (CSC) at the forefront of magnetic
data storage technology.
In 1967, IBM assigned David 1. Noble to head a research team to
develop a convenient storage medium to store and ship microcode. In

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1969 several engineers left the project to join Memorex. Memorex

soon became an industry leader in magnetic media technologies, disk
drive manufacturing, and magnetic media production.
In 1970, IBM announced the 3330 Disk Storage Facility which was
the first disk storage product to use an electrical feedback system
called a "track-following servo" to control a "voice coil" motor that
could quickly position recording heads at desired positions over the
disk. This combination provided better response time, higher track
density, and more reliable operation than was previously attainable.
Twenty years ahead of its time, this closed loop track following servo
technology would eventually be used in every large capacity disk
drive.
In 1971, the first "diskette" was produced by IBM as an ICPL (Initial
Control Program Load) device. It was called the Minnow and was an
8-inch read-only model that stored 81,664 bytes. It caused paper tapes
to become obsolete almost overnight.
While IBM and others were developing disk technology at home in
Anlerica, Japanese companies like Sony and Japan Victor Corporation
aVC) were making rapid advances in consumer VCR technology. By
the early 1980's, the Japanese had a lead in helical scan tape drive
manufacturing technology that the US could never overcome.
In 1973, the first read-write floppy disk, the Igar (IBM 33FD),
which stored an incredible (for it's time) 242,944 bytes - started ship­
ping to customers. The original code nanle of the read-write disk was
Figaro, but the initial f and final 0 were removed as a symbolic removal
of fat and "overhead". Memorex was the first company after IBM to
II II

produce floppy disk products and soon became a strong competitor

in this field.
Also in 1973, IBM announced the 3340 Disk Storage Unit, which
featured an ultra light-weight recording head that could "land" on and
"take off' from a lubricated disk while it
was still spinning. This eliminated the
need for a mechanism to raise the heads
off the disk surface before stopping; sub­
stantially reducing the cost of manufac­
IBM 33FD Floppy Drive turing. The 3340 also contained two spin­
dles, each with a storage capacity of 30
million characters. Referring to this
arrangement as a "30-30", engineers were
reminded of the famous rifle and called
their creation a "Winchester" file. This
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identify this "floating head" design.

In 1975, IBM announced the 3350 Direct Access Storage Device,
which marked an extension of Winchester technology and a return
from the removable disk pack to fixed disks, permitting higher record­
ing densities and lower cost per bit for on-line storage. The 3350
could store data at a density of more than 3 million bits per square
inch, an increase of more than 1500 times the density of the RAMAC.
By this time, conlpetitors were catching up. Several companies,
including Shugart, Magnetic Peripherals Incorporated, and PerSci were
about to introduce competitive floppy disk drives.
In 1976, the success of the 33FD floppy disk led to the develop­
ment of the 43FD using a dual-head drive, that could store 568,320
bytes. This was followed a year later by the double-density, double­
sided, 53FD using MFM encoding and a capacity of 1,212,416 bytes.
By 1977, nineteen companies were manufacturing floppy disk drives
in the United States and MFM had become the encoding method of
choice.
In 1979 Seagate Technology was founded and was the first compa­
ny to mass produce an affordable hard disk drive (the 5 Megabyte
ST506). Seagate has become the largest independent manufacturer of
hard drives, having shipped over 50 million units to date.
I was a runny-nosed high school sophomore in 1979. While IBM
was inventing thin-film recording heads, I was content with my first
5.25" 160K floppy drive. I was hooked, but I didn't know it.
The data storage industry exploded in the eady 1980's with the
help of brilliant engineers who had business sense. Alan Shugart made
the floppy disk the standard for data interchange and floppy drive
sales soared. By 1982, hard disk drive sales had exploded and form
factors were shrinking from 14" disks to 8" disks. The 5.25" form fac­
tor made popular by Seagate's ST506 was now an industry standard.
When I graduated from college in 1986, I made a living by modify­
ing Alan Shugart's Model 712, 5.25" 10 megabyte hard drives so they
would hold 20MB. I was starting to understand the equation for suc­
cess in the hard drive industry. It was simple: "Provide the Most Megs
in the Smallest Size for the Least Bucks". I saw an opportunity for a
company that would initially provide repair services for disk drives.
CSC was born in 1986.
In 1989, IBM announced the 3390 Direct Access Storage Device,
which could store as much as 21.5 billion characters in each storage
unit -- the same capaCity as its predecessor, the 3380 Model K, but at
an increased density that required only one-third the floor space.
Gosh, it weighed only 800 pounds!

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As sales of Apple Con1puter's Macintosh line of personal comput­

ers began to grow, the industry was introduced to the idea of using the
Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) as a standard port for desk­
top PC peripherals. SCSI at this point was basically a glorified 8 bit
parallel port. But SCSI would eventually grow into one of the most
popular standards for both low performance PC and higher perfor­
mance workstation disk drives! Like the IBM-PC, SCSI caught on like
crazy because it was hardware with software standards included.
In 1990, Conner Peripherals in partnership with Compaq comput­
ers created and made popular both the IDE interface and the 3.5" hard
drive form factor. An enormous volume market for IDE drives grew in
the next few years as IBM compatible desktop systems grew in popu­
larity.
By 1990, there was not one American company left producing helical
scan tape recording mecha­
nisms. The Japanese con­
quest in consumer electron­
ics was about to payoff.
Soon, all helical scan digital
Early Conner IDE tape recording mechanisms
Drive for computer technology
would come from Asia. In
addition, the American loss
of consumer audio manu­
facturing technology
would cost US companies
dearly. All digital CD-ROM disk drives based on this technology would
now come from Japan and the Orient.
In 1991, we designed our first caching disk controllers at CSC.
These cards would eventually sell by the thousands, as the size of CSC
continued to double yearly.
In 1991, IBM created another first in drive technology, the MR
head. IBM's 9340 drive became the first IBM disk to use magneto-resis­
tive recording-head technology, and IBM could now boast of bit den­
sities of > 1OOMbits per square inch.
In 1992, improvements in mechanical alignment and media boost­
ed the capacity of standard diskettes to 2.88MB and "ZIP" diskettes to
100MB. Maxtor Corporation announced the "Magic" MXT series of
disk 3.5" disk drives with capacities over 1GB and access times under
8ms. 5.25" disk drives were available in 1994 with over 8GB of for­
matted capacity.
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hard to predict the future, but I'll be glad to share a few thoughts on
the data storage industry.
Compaq will soon ship Floptical drives with 120 MB capacity in a
standard 3.5" form factor. I'm not sure what industry standards will
develop, but other than "floptical" drives, I don't see much future for
the floppy disk industry. Read the chapter on CD-ROM for more
insight. CD-ROM and recordable CD-R drives revolutionizing software
distribution.
The hard disk industry, on the other hand, is moving faster than
ever. Volumes are huge while only a few manufacturing companies are
staying profitable because of the intense competition. Technology is
advancing faster than ever. My friends and I used to talk about "mini­
mono" disk heads. Then it was "micro-sliders" and even "nano-sliders".
Today we had a nerd's lunch and talked about "pico-sliders" that fly at
4 millionths of an inch above the disk. As far as I'm concerned, that
should be called "contact recording"!
Will hard drive sales continue to grow? To be honest, there are
some potential challengers for hard drives. Optical, and Flash tech­
nologies are improving. You can bet our friends at Intel hope Flash
will kill hard drives. But our friends in Japan working on DVD optical
disk drives feel that optical drives will win out in the long run. My
opinion is unchanged. For the last ten years, I've had people tell me
that something better will replace hard drives. Every time there's a
technical advance in Flash or optical drive, there's a corresponding
advance in magnetic disk drive technology. Hard drives are here to
stay. As magnetic, optical, and semiconductor technologies advance
together, hard drives continue to offer more storage for less money,
with a better access time. Each technology has it's distinct advan­
tages, but the magnetic recording technology used in hard drives is
simple, mature and easy to manufacture. Hard drives will remain prac­
tical for several more years at least.
In 1996, a major disk drive merger took place between Seagate and
Conner Peripherals. I take my hat off to Alan Shugart, CEO of Seagate
Technologies for that accomplishment. Seagate has a broad line of
products from 8" drives to PCMCIA FLASH memory. They're quick on
their feet and poised for the future.
But the majority of disk drive manufacturers continue to loose
money! This is the largest potential problem facing the data storage
industry: price competition. Severe price competition is forcing many
companies to abandon research efforts and concentrate on high vol­
ume, low-tech products. Only the lean, high tech companies will sur­
vive the competition.

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Some feel that magnetic recording technology has begun to give

way to optical technologies. I agree that optical technology has now
become affordable and reliable enough to replace magnetic drives in
some selected applications. In the past few years, optical recording
techniques pioneered by the Japanese in consumer products have
developed to the point where optical drives are manufactured at rea­
sonable costs. Many companies like Hitachi, Sony, Ricoh, and
MaxOptix do a brisk business selling fast, reliable, low cost optical dri­
ves. I feel that the compelling advantage behind optical media is
removability. Cartridge hard drives and hard drives with removable
HDA's are not as large or convenient as optical media. The market for
erasable optical drives will continue to grow, but hard drives will
remain the best choice for non-removable applications.

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BASIC DRIVE OPERATION

ll disk drives perform three basic functions. They spin, seek, and
A transfer data. The disks inside a hard drive are mounted and rotat­
ed by a motor normally located in the center of the disks called the
spindle motor. The read/write heads are held and moved in a head car­
riage that usually also holds the preamplifier electronics. Disks and
heads are stacked vertically on the spindle motor, and the head stack
assembly is positioned on-track by a servo system.
Raw read data flows from the preamplifier and is encoded and
decoded by the drive electronics. The heads read and write this
"encoded" data to the disks (media). Data encoding and decoding cir­
cuitry is designed to pack as much information as possible into the
snlallest area. Read/write circuits move the encoded data to and fronl
the magnetic recording heads. When writing, the heads convert the
electric currents from read/write circuits into highly concentrated
magnetic fields. These magnetic fields are stored in miniature mag­
netic groups called "domains" on the surface of the disk. When read­
ing, the magnetic domains stored on the media are converted into
electric currents as the heads pass by a second time, operating in
reverse to read data. The heads convert the changing magnetic fields
from the disk into electric currents as the read data is recovered.
The sections below describe the operation and purpose of the
basic components of a disk drive: the spindle motor, head carriage, the
servo system, heads and media, and the data encoding circuitry.

Spindle Motors

The motor used to rotate the disks in a drive is called a spindle

motor. Disk drives use many different types of spindle motors. The
type used determines the spin-up time of the disk and torque as well

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as the heat dissipation inside the drive. A motor with a high start-up
torque is necessary since the extrenlely flat heads and disks used in
modern drives tend to stick together when power is removed and the
heads land on the disk. At the same time, the spindle motor must oper­
ate efficiently with a minimum power consumption. Heat dissipated
inside a disk drive causes the nlechanical parts in the actuator and
di~k assembly to expand. Because modern drives require extremely
precise mechanical alignment, it is essential that thermal expansion
caused by spindle motor power dissipation be kept to a minimum.
Sonle early drive designs were plagued with stiction or heat problenls
caused by inadequate spindle motors. Newer designs have resolved
these problems by providing
spindle motors with higher start­
up torques and lower power con­
sumption. All modern drives use
Spindle motor used in microprocessor controlled spin­
high-capacity Maxtor dle motor drive circuitry that
drives uses pulse width modulation to
minimize power consumption
once the drive reaches operating
speed.
In high capacity disk drives
the quality of the bearings used
in the spindle motor assembly is becoming increasingly important. As
the concentric tracks in a drive are pushed closer and closer together
in an effort to gain higher storage capacities, spindle bearing "runout"
becomes a consideration. The smallest amount of wobble in a modern
disk assembly can throw a head assembly slightly off track, resulting in
reduced data integrity. Drive manufacturers have gone to great
lengths to find affordable spindle motor bearings that offer the lowest
amount of runout while still providing long life.
Early hard drives spun at 60 revolutions per second (3600 RPM)
because synchronous motors were used that locked to the 60 Hz AC
line frequency. Some newer designs now offer "fast spin" speeds of up
to 8000 RPM. At these higher spin speeds, improved spindle motor
bearing quality and balancing is essential. Faster response servo sys­
tems are also required to track data at higher spindle speeds.

Head Carriage

The mechanical engineer asked to design a modern head carriage

is faced with a difficult task: design a perfectly balanced mechanism to

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hold the heads firmly and rigidly using existing bearing and actuator
technology. And management
wants it for free! The head carriage
must have the lowest moving mass
possible, enabling it to be moved
hundreds of time a second.
The head carriage pictured uses Head carriage with
linear actuator
a linear actuator. The advantage of
this type of actuator is that the
heads always stay parallel to the
recording track. The disadvantages
are more complexity and moving
parts (higher cost) and higher mass
than a rotary actuator.
The head carriage to
the right is typical of a
modern rotary actuator.
This actuator system has
become standard in mod­ Head carriage with
rotary actuator
ern hard disk drives for
two n1ain reasons. Rotary
actuators are cheap and
reliable. Typically only
two ball bearings are
needed at the top and bottom of the actuator.

Media and Heads

The ultimate limiting factors in the push for higher and higher data
densities in today's drives are the heads and n1edia. Hard disk n1edia
was originally manufactured by spin depositing iron oxide (rust) par­
ticles on machined aluminum disks. Modern disks are made of
annealed aluminum that is sputtered and plated with magnetic coat­
ings, then polished and coated with rugged lubricated coatings. Disk
media is classified by the amount of magnetic field in Oersteds (Oe)
required to produce enough magnetic dipole reversals in the disk
coating to be detected by a magnetic head. Earlier media was easily
magnetized using fields of 600 Oe or less. Newer high density media
requires fields of 1800 Oe or more to achieve sufficient magnetic pen­
etration.
Head technologies have also evolved over the years. As head gaps
become smaller, the size of the magnetic coils used must shrink

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accordingly. New heads must handle higher write currents and be

more sensitive when reading.
Head gap sizes are constantly
shrinking. Due to this, the drive
industry is moving toward the thin
film and magneto-resistive heads
of the future and away from mono­
5.25" Plated media
lithic heads of yesterday. Head fly­
ing heights are now just a few mil­
lionths of an inch to enable effi­
cient magnetic coupling with
miniscule gap widths.

Stepper Motor Servo Systems

Stepper motors are rotary actuators that rapidly move in small dis­
crete steps (usually .8 to 4 degrees per step). Stepper motors provide
a simple, reliable positioning system that is easy to use and inexpen­
sive to manufacture. The stepper motor shaft is usually connected to
a small metal band that converts the rotary shaft motion into a linear
or rotary nlotion of the head carriage. Stepper motors are ideal posi­
tioners for floppy drives due to their low cost.
A low cost stepper motor servo system has two major disadvan­
tages. The nlass of the rotor in a stepper motor is generally high.
Using stepper motors as actuators in disk drives produces low access
times because the heavy rotor inside the stepper motor must be
moved along with the head carriage.
The number of concentric tracks recorded per inch on a disk drive
is referred to as the "track density" . The second disadvantage in a step­
per motor servo system is a limitation on track density. High track den­
sities are difficult to achieve with stepper nlotor servo systems
because most stepper motors move only in large discrete steps. The
electronics required to "fine tune" the position of a stepper motor
servo system are expensive to nlanufacture. It is easier to adjust the
position of a voice coil and keep the heads on track than it is to fine
tune a stepper motor.
The future of stepper motors remains in low cost open-loop servo
system, like floppy disk drives. They have become yesterday's tech­
nology, and there's no reason to use them in hard disk drives today.

Voice Coil Servo Systems

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an inch in less than 1/100th of a second and come to a complete stop with­
in 0.0001" of its target. Modern voice coil actuators are capable of doing
this over 1,000,000,000 times.
The voice coil servo system is
the key component in all newer
high performance disk drives. A
voice coil actuator is simply a ,
Stepper Motor Server
coil of copper wire attached
to the head carriage. This coil
is surrounded by high energy
permanent magnets that are
attached to the HDA base cast­
ing. To move the head carriage
and "seek" to a track, the control electronics apply a current to the
voice coil. The current applied induces a magnetic field in the coil
that attracts or repels the stationary permanent magnets. The amount
of torque induced to move the head carriage is directly proportional
to the amount of current applied to the voice coil.
Many drives use anASIC control chip in the voice coil servo system
that contains a D/A converter. The output of the D/A converter usu­
ally drives a MOSFET power amplifier that provides the current
required by the voice coil. The circuitry that moves the head from
track to track is simple compared to the circuitry that decodes the
servo information recorded on the drive. In order to control the voice
coil, the servo electronics must know precisely where the head is
positioned on the drive. The positioning information fed back to the
electronics to control the voice coil pOSitioner is called "servo feed­
back". Several different servo schemes are used to provide position
feedback information to the drive electronics and "close" the servo
loop.
Some large capacity drives use a "dedicated" voice coil servo feed­
back system. When you see a drive in the drive table with an odd num­
ber of read/write heads, it probably uses a dedicated servo system. In
a dedicated system, the entire surface of one disk is reserved for use
by the servo system. Position information is recorded on the reserved
(dedicated) disk so that the drive electronics can determine the exact
position and velocity of the head carriage.
Assuming that the head carriage holds the entire head stack rigid­
ly together, the position of the read/write heads will track along with
the dedicated servo head. A dedicated servo system offers fast posi­
tioning and is simple to design. One of the only disadvantages to this
system is that since only one head is used for servo, a dedicated servo
system has difficulty compensating for thermal warpage of the head

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stack assembly.
A more popular voice coil
servo feedback system is called an
"embedded" servo. An embedded
servo system works in a manner
similar to the dedicated system
Voice Coil Servo
except for the physical location of
the servo position information.
The embedded system interleaves
servo and data information by
placing servo positioning bursts
between the data recorded on the
disk. Embedded servo systems have advantages and disadvantages
over dedicated servo systems. Advantages of an embedded system
include the ability to accurately position each individual head by sens­
ing the position information directly under that head. A dedicated
servo system positions all of the heads together. Disadvantages of an
embedded servo systenl are increased servo electronics complexity
(which translates to higher cost), and the requirement for seek and
settling delays when switching between heads.
Some drives employ a "hybrid" servo system that combines both a
dedicated servo for fast coarse positioning, and an embedded servo to
finely position the head on track. Hybrid servo systems offer the best
access and positioning of any system, but their cost is also the highest.
One disadvantage this system shares with dedicated servo systems is
that an entire surface is used for servo. This dedicated surface could
have been used to store more data.

Keeping it Clean

When a drive is running, Winchester heads "fly" or "float" on a cush­

ion of air. There is virtually no wear on the disk surface when the drive
is running and the heads are stationary. Almost all the wear on a drive
occurs when the drive is turned off and the heads "land" and touch the
disk.
All modern voice coil servo drives use an electronic or mechanical
mechanism to move the heads away from the data area of the disk to a
"landing zone" when power is removed. Better drives also use a nlechan­
icallatch mechanism to park and lock the heads in the landing zone.
As the media wears in a drive, microscopic particles flake off from
the disk surface. A quality hard drive designed for long life contains a

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circulating air system that catches these particles in a filter.

Most disk drives have filtered ven ts th at p ermit outside air to enter
and exit the HDA.
These vents help if a
pressure differential
develops between the
HDA and the ambient Drive Filter and Latch
air. Some newer drive Components
designs (notably
Conner and Maxtor dri­
ves) have eliminated
the outside air vents.

Data Encoding and Decoding

Data encoding is the technique used to convert a stream of binary

data into a varying current that drives a magnetic head. The varying
current in the head produces magnetic flux reversals in the head.
These flux reversals orient the molecular nlagnetic dipole moments of
the media. The media is thus "magnetized" in a pattern that stores the
data. The magnetic head has a maximum frequency litnitation that
determines how close the magnetic flux reversals can be placed on
the disk while still maintaining acceptable reliability. There is also a
minimum frequency limitation imp osed by the drive electronics.
The difference between the minimum and maximum frequency
limitations is called the recording bandwidth. One goal in tnanufac­
turing disk drives is to provide the highest data recording rate possi­
ble.A higher data recording rate translates to higher capacity per track
and higher data transfer speeds. The magnetic recording bandwidth of
a drive is limited by several factors including head and nledia design
and positioning accuracy.
The goal in designing data encoding and decoding circuitry then
becomes one of placing the maxim um amount of data bits within a
fixed recording bandwidth while maintaining acceptable reliability.
Disk drive data encoder circuitry removes the need to place clock
information on the track by combining the data bits to be recorded
with as few clock signals as possible. The decoder circuitry regener­
ates the clock from the recorded signal and synchronizes the clock to
the decoded data. The encoder and decoder circuitry in a drive are
usually conlbined into a chip called an "ENDEC".

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Encoding and Decoding Codes

The following encoding and decoding codes are used in disk drives:

NRZ (Non-Return to Zero)

This code was originally used in telecommunications and its

encoding and decoding are simple to understand. Instead of discrete
pulses for each data bit, the signal rises or falls only when a one (1) bit
in the incoming data stream is followed by a zero (0) bit or when a
zero (0) bit is followed by a one (1) bit.
This coding technique has a serious flaw because certain data pat­
terns can be generated which will result in a fixed logic state output
(Le. the output of the encoder will be static, stuck at zero or one). The
"worst-case" condition can violate the minimum recording bandwidth
of the drive electronics. In practice, this would rarely happen, but it's
a serious strike against NRZ coding.

PE (Phose Encoded)

This coding is used in credit cards and instrument recorders. It is

reliable and also simple to understand. The direction of a flux rever­
sal in the middle of each cell indicates whether the encoded bit is
either a zero or a one. This effectively shifts the phase of the output
signal each time there is an NRZ type transition between zeros and
ones.

FM (Frequency Modulation)

This coding technique was used in the earlier floppy drives

(including 8" drives). These older drives were called single density
"SD" drives. The FM method of encoding is basically equivalent to the
PE nlethod. FM coding is no longer used in disk drives.

MFM (Modified Frequency Modulation)

MFM is by far the easiest modern coding technique to implement.

This encoding is used in all modern floppy drives and many small
capacity hard drives. MFM doubles the data capacity of FM encoding
without increasing the recording bandwidth (MFM floppy drives are
called Double Density). It works by eliminating the clock pulses in FM
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but they are written only when a one (1) data bit is not present in both
the preceding and the cur­
BIT
rent data cell. POSITION 1 2 3 4 '5 6 7 8 9 10
To decode MFM data, a NRZ 0 0 1
MESSAGE
data separator must gener­ DATA
ate a clock signal based on
CLOCK MFM Encodingz
several flux transitions. In
order to maintain a low MFM
CODE
error rate, the speed of
data flowing into the
encoder must remain
steady, and the decoder must lock onto this stream. In practice, the
rotational speed of hard and floppy drives is easily controlled within
the tolerances required for reliable MFM recording. An electronic
compensating circuit called a Phase Locked Loop (or PLL) is used to
lessen the effects of spindle speed variations.

RLL (Run Length Limited Encoding)

This encoding scheme was first used in 14" drives from IBM, CDC,
and DEC. It is now usedin almost all high capacity 3.5" and 5.25" hard
drives. Common RLL coding techniques are RLL 1,7 and RLL 2,7. 1,7
and 2,7 refer to the maximum number of consecutive zeros in the
code. RLL 2,7 offers a 50% improvement in data transfer rate and data
recording density as compared with MFM within the same fixed
recording bandwidth.
The easiest way to understand RLL encoding is to examine the encod­
ing tree below. Bits are encoded by following the tree, starting at the root.
When you reach the end of a branch, the stream of bits at that branch cor­
respond to the encoded
data to be written to the
drive.
RLL encoding has two
main disadvantages. The
RLL 2,7 Encoding Tree
first is that RLL requires
significantly more com­
plex encoding and decod­
ing circuitry than MFM.
This has been overcome in
part by single ENDEC chips from companies like SSI,VTC and National
Semiconductor. The second disadvantage with RLL encoding is that a
small defect can produce a long stream of data errors. To cotnbat this,

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drive manufacturers are inlproving the design of read/write heads and

media and lowering the flying height of these heads to improve signal
to noise ratios. Longer, inlproved error correcting codes and retry
algorithms are also used with RLL encoded drives.
Spindle motors are now driven by crystal controlled microproces­
sors to improve rotational speed accuracy. The quality of the heads,
media, and spindle control circuits used to manufacture today's hard
disk drives are more than adequate for reliable RLL encoding.

Future Codes

Many other coding and encoding techniques have been developed

that offer higher data rates and recording densities than RLL within
the same fixed recording bandwidth. All of these codes are more sus­
ceptible to timing jitter and large error bursts than RLL coding. At pre­
sent, nearly all ESDI, SCSI, and IDE drives use RLL coding. We expect
that RLL will continue to be the most commonly used coding in mag­
netic mass storage devices for the next few years. The recent advent
of PRML techniques to improve read channel perfornlance is causing
a gradual shift away fronl RLL.

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INTERFACE STANDARDS

W ith every new developing technology comes the problem of

standardization. The data storage industry has been influenced
by standards from manufacturers and various groups including:

ANSI
American National Standards Institute

11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor

New York, New York 10036-8002

(212)642-4900 (212)398-0023 Fax

NAB
National Association of Broadcasters

1771 North Street, N.W

Washington, DC 20036-2891

(202)429-5300 (202)429-5343 Fax

IBM
First in standards for drives and computers

IBM Personal Computer Division

Route 100

Somers, NY 10589

(800) 772-2227

IRCC
International Radio Consultive Committee

IRIG
Interrange Instrumentation Group

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Shugart Associates
Pioneer in floppy disk drives

Seagate Technology
Pioneer in hard disk drives

Seagate Technology

920 Disc Drive

Scotts Valley, CA 95067

(408)438-6550 (408)438-6356 Fax

Some of the popular standards that have evolved are listed below:

"IDE" Dr "ATA" Interlace

With the emergence of IBM compatible PCs as a hardware stan­

dard, drive manufacturers have integrated much of the IBM controller
hardware onto their disk drives. These drives are called "Intelligent
Drive Electronics" or "Integrated Drive Electronics" (IDE) drives. This
interface is often referred to as the "ATA" or "IBM Task File" compatible
interface. Drives with an older 8-bit IDE interface were originally
called "XT Interface" drives, while drives with a 16-bit interface are
often called "AT Interface" drives. By imbedding an AT controller card
into the drive, a significant manufacturing cost savings occurs. Many
parts (including line drivers and even a microprocessor) can be elim­
inated.
Older "XT Interface" drives used a BIOS ROM on the paddleboard
and could not be interchanged with "AT Interface" drives. An XT
Interface controller and drive may be used in an AT class computer if
the CMOS is set to "no drive installed".
Conner Peripherals and Compaq Computer were among the first
companies to ship AT compatible IDE drives in volume. Since then,
acceptance of the IDE interface based on their original design has
grown.
Since the imbedded controller on an IDE drive is optimized to run
efficiently with the drive it is attached to, IDE interface drives often
operate with improved performance over their comparable MFM or
RLL counterparts. Some sacrifices were made in MFM/RLL controller
and drive design to ensure compatibility with a large range of drives.
Imbedded controllers are usually faster due to optimization.
It is clear that IDE drives have rapidly replaced the original MFM
and RLL drives used in early IBM-AT compatible applications. Since

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most new disk drives use zoned recording techniques to increase

drive capacity, all of these drives must use imbedded controllers. The
only practical interface alternatives for imbedded controllers on small
disks are IDE or SCSI.
One disadvantage of the original IDE interface was the 528MB limi­
tiation. This limitation has been overcome with the industry standard
"£IDE" or Enhanced IDE interface. See the Enhanced IDE chapter for
more information on how the £IDE interface will continue to be
improved in the future.
Another minor problem with the IDE interface is hardware incom­
patibility. Some IDE drives may be incompatible with each other. This
is generally due to different buffering or decoding. See the Enhanced
IDE Chapter for more information on IDE drives.

ST-506jST-412 Interlace

Seagate Technology is the world's largest manufacturer of hard

drives. Their first ST506 five megabyte full-height 5.25" disk drive was
one of the first hard drives manufactured in volume. This drive used
a 5 Mbit/second MFM encoded interface. The standard interface
copied from this drive was used in all "ST-506 compatible" MFM and
RLL drives.

MFM and RLL Encoding

Modified Frequency Modulation (MFM) encoding was first patent­

ed by Ampex Corporation in 1963. MFM encoding is often called "dou­
ble density" and is used to code data on floppy and hard drives. MFM
is an attractive coding scheme mainly because it is simple to encode
and decode. MFM is now the standard coding technique for floppy
disk drives and some small capacity hard disk drives.
Run Length Limited (RLL) encoding is a group coding technique
that provides an increase in data density over MFM encoding. In RLL
encoding, streams of data are grouped together and each group of data
produces a recording pattern that depends on the bits that came
before it. RLL encoding eliminates high frequency flux transitions and
permits an increased data density within a fixed recording bandwidth.
The most common RLL coding (RLL 2,7) provides a 50% improve­
ment in recording density over MFM coding. For example, a drive that
stores 1000MB of data at 5Mbit/sec MFM data rate can be made to
store 1500MB of data using RLL encoding. The data transfer rate
increases by 50% using RLL 2,7, while the recording bandwidth stays

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the same.
Other RLL codings can provide even higher recording densities.
RLL 3,9 (commonly called ARRL) provides a 100% improvement in
recording density. Longer codes can provide even greater increases.
Because RLL coding does not require an increased read/write channel
bandwidth when compared to MFM encoding, RLL is now a popular
coding technique used to increase capacity in many hard disk drives.
Modern IDE and SCSI drives use RLL encoding. For a more detailed
description of how RLL data is coded and decoded, see the previous
chapter.
Since RLL encoding provides higher data density in the same
recording bandwidth, the data capture window is reduced. To accu­
rately reproduce data in this smaller capture window, RLL encoding
requires an improved data separator, an accurate read channel, and
better PLL circuitry. The rotational speed of the disk drive must also
remain more constant. Simply put, there is less margin for error using
RLL encoding.

ESDI Interlace

The Enhanced Small Device Interface (ESDI) was basically an

improved, high speed ST-506 interface. This interface was pioneered
by Maxtor. The combination of a 34-pin control cable and a 20-pin
data cable from the ST-506 interface are retained, but the ESDI inter­
face features improved actuator commands and data transfer rates.
The ESDI interface uses a data separator located on the disk drive
itself. Older ST-506 designs used a data separator on the controller
card instead. Moving the data separator to the drive improved com­
patibility and made the ESDI interface independent of data rate.
Providing the maximum data transfer rate of the controller is not
exceeded, any speed ESDI drive can be connected to any controller.
ESDI drives were manufactured with rates up to 28 Mbits/sec.
ESDI is not particularly well suited to zoned recording, and is real­
ly only useful for fixed disks. ESDI was once a useful, fast interface for
hard disks, but SCSI has won out in popularity. The attraction of being
able to daisy chain peripherals like CD-ROM and SCSI tape drives has
ultimately driven the industry away from ESDI and toward SCSI and
EIDE/ATAPI.

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SCSI Interlace

The Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) first became popular

as the interface used for Apple Macintosh peripherals. Actually, SCSI
has been used for quite some time in workstation applications and is
rapidly gaining popularity in the PC marketplace. SCSI offers the abil­
ity to daisy chain up to fifteen devices (hard, optical, tape, etc.) to a
single controller with a single cable.
SCSI is basically a high-speed bidirectional 8-bit parallel interface
that has been standardized in terms of both hardware and software by
ANSI. The SCSI bus allows addition of up to 15 devices using a daisy­
chained cable. Unfortunately though, most manufacturers of SCSI
peripherals adhere to the basic ANSI hardware specifications; while
the level of SCSI software compatibility varies from manufacturer to
manufacturer. A newer ANSI standard, SCSI-II was announced in an
attempt to standardize the SCSI software interface. The ANSI SCSI-II
specification added features like disconnect/reconnect, and messag­
ing while maintaining downward compatibility with SCSI-I devices. A
recent copy of the SCSI specification may be obtained from ANSI or at
[Link]. The SCSI-III specification is now under develop­
ment.
Good termination and shielding allow a "single wide" SCSI bus to
operate at speeds in excess of 10MB/sec. Since most existing SCSI
peripherals only sustain data rates of around 4-5MB/sec, the SCSI inter­
face has the data bandwidth to handle higher speed drives in the
future.
The new SCSI-II standards for Wide SCSI and Fast SCSI offer a wider
bus and sustained transfer rates up to 40MB/sec. These new versions
of SCSI offer more than adequate throughput for any storage device
that might appear in the near future.
The SCSI interface offers the flexibility and room for future expan­
sion, but brings with it all the problems of a developing technology.

WIDE SCSI

Currently, the terms "wide SCSI" and "double wide SCSI" are used to
refer to a SCSI interface with a 16 bit wide data path. This interface
uses a 68 pin connector, and the electrical handshaking and data trans­
fer system is identical to the more common 8 bit "single wide" SCSI
bus. The ANSI SCSI specification provides a method for negotiating
with peripherals to determine if they offer "wide SCSI" capabilities.
Theoretically, the wide SCSI bus is downward compatible with stan­
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FAST SCSI

"FAST SCSI" refers to a SCSI handshaking system that reduces hard­

ware overhead during data transfers. Peripherals that support this fea­
ture will transfer data at higher burst rates if they are connected to a
controller that also supports FAST SCSI. If either the peripheral or the
controller does not support FAST SCSI, the burst data transfer rate is
unaffected.

Ultra SCSI

The "Ultra SCSI" industry standard is an attempt to accelerate SCSI

peripherals by changing SCSI timing and handshake specifications. To
keep up with the more critical and noise sensitive requirements of Ultra
SCSI, cable lengths must be reduced and termination becomes more
critical. In most systems, Wide SCSI provides a more practical perfor­
mance boost than Ultra SCSI.

SMD Interlace

The Storage Module Device (SMD) interface is the most popular

interface for the 8" drives used in mainframe, minicomputer, and work­
station applications. Variations include an improved data transfer rate
(HSMD). SMD drives are gradually being replaced by SCSI in most
applications. Bridge controllers are now available to adapt newer
ESDI and SCSI drives to the SMD interface.

IPllnterlace

The Intelligent Peripheral Interface (lP!) is a mainframe disk drive

interface standard used mainly on 8" and 14" drives. It is popular in
IBM and Sun workstation and minicomputer applications. Many dri­
ves are available with dual IPI ports.

QIC-02 Interface

This QIC-02 interface is a software standard for tape drives. Most

PC based 1/4" tape controllers use a QIC-02 command set.

QIC-40 Interlace

This interface uses an standard floppy controller to store data on

minicartridge data tapes. Although they are relatively slow, these dri­
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ves are popular in PC applications due to their low cost. Drives are
now available with up to 400MB (800MB compressed) capacities and
data transfer rates up to 2Mbit/sec.

QIC-36 Inter/ace

This now obsolete 50-pin tape drive interface standard was pio­
neered by companies like Wangtec and Archive. The pinout is listed in
the Pinout Section. If you run across a QIC-36 drive, you'll need a con­
troller card which is QIC-02 software compatible to make it work.

SA-400 Interlace

As with Seagate and the ST-506 Interface, the SA-400 interface is

named after the originator of the first mass produced floppy disk
drive. Shugart Associates manufactured the SA-400 in 1978 and it was
the first disk drive to gain wide acceptance. The interface used a sim­
ple 34-pin cable with the 17 odd numbered pins connected to ground
for noise reduction and shielding.
This 34-pin interface was modified to create the ST-506 hard disk
drive interface discussed earlier in this section. The pinout of the
interface used in modern floppy disk drives is shown in the Pinout
Section. Although additional functions have been added since the
original SA-400 drive (mainly DISK_CHANGE, SPEED_SELECT, and
DRIVE_READY), this pinout is still affectionately referred to as the SA­
400 interface.

Future Stantiartis

Currently the most popular disk drive interface for small capacity
hard drives is the EIDE (or ATAPI) standard. In the immediate future,
the PC market will continue to be dominated by IDE drives.
The most popular interface for high performance, large capacity
drives in now SCSI. As SCSI software standards evolve, and the costs
of SCSI drives and controllers drop, much of the EIDE market will be
displaced by SCSI.
In workstations and high-end PC applications, it seems clear that
SCSI is the interface of the future. For example, all of the popular opti­
cal and DAT drives use the SCSI interface. We look forward to the time
when small computer peripheral interfacing is simplified as manufac­
turers all begin to conform to the new SCSI-III and future SCSI-IV stan­
dards.

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PRML TECHNOLOGY

PRML Technology

P RML is an acronym for Partial Response Maximum Likelyhood.

PRML is a new solution to an old problem. Since disk drives were
first designed, there has been a push to pack the largest amount of
data possible into the smallest possible disk area. To understand
PRML, first look at the problem PRML is designed to overcome.
As data is packed closer and closer on the magnetic media, the
recorded bits tend to blur together. The blurring is mainly caused by
"bit shift" and by the unavoidable introduction of noise in the read
channel.
PRML read channels differ from conventional analog read channels
in the way they detect and separate recorded data. Analog read chan·
nels typically look at the position of the recorded peaks and use only
the peak position information to recover the recorded data. PRML
channels digitize the height of each peak and compare it to an aver­
age peak value. Once the PRML read channel has extablished values
for the size and shape of the peak, it adds this information to the val­
ues of peaks which are read subsequently. The PRML circuit looks at
the combination of the bit read and the subsequent bits, and then
decides which interpretation of bits will produce the least amount of
errors. If a weak or slightly shifted bit is detected (using an error
checking code), the PRML read channel can determine what the weak
bit should have been by analyzing it in combination with its neigh­
boring bits.
The net effect is that bits can be placed closer together on the
magnetic recording media. This means increased disk capacities with­
out significantly increased costs.
So how soon will PRML technology actually affect the performance

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of available hard drives? Sooner than you might expect. Mid range dri­
ves will be the first to take advantage of the new technology. Cirrus
Logic and VTC are currently shipping silicon that fully implements
PRML. IBM, Quantum and others have PRML drives in production. The
current bottleneck seems to be data rate. Analog read channels are still
much faster than their
PRML SlMPLlFlEfj available PRML counter­
RECOVEIED DATA
parts. When this gap
closes, expect PRML to
BITS AlE PII\IIL CIllRECTS add 30% to 50% more to
PRML Encoding ANALV2ED WEAK II TS AND
IF ?aT\\Iil ru: ?T-v...S existing disk drive
IN GIIlUPS Oil II ZERO "BIT SHIFT'
"0 ERRORS 5 ERRORS capacities!
OCCIII OCCIII
PII\IIL REPAIIED liT
CIllRECTED
DATA
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ENHANCED IDE

T he Enhanced IDE standard originally proposed by Western Digital

provides a solution to IDE's three biggest problems: capacity, per­
formance, and expandability. The original IDE drives developed by
Conner and Compaq were designed to be compatible with IBM's early
MFM controller card used in the original IBM AT's. When this "register
level" compatibility was copied, some limitations went along with it.
The original IDE interface had a total drive capacity limitation of
528MB. This constraint came from the original IBM MFM controller
design that supported a maximum of 1024 cylinders, 16 heads, and 63
sectors per track. The original MFM controller used 10 bits to address
the cylinder count, 4 bits to select the head, and 6 bits to select the
sector number (that started with #1). This means that all existing PC
applications which write directly to the IBM compatible disk con­
troller registers have a total of 20 bits available to control the logical
block address of an IDE disk drive. Since a sector number of zero is
disallowed in the IDE interface, a total of 1,032,192 blocks can be
addressed. With a standard block size of 512 bytes per sector, origi­
nal IDE was limited to a 528MB maximum capacity.

ORIGINAL (NON-ENHANCED) IDE LIMITATIONS

Heads - 16 Maximum (Numbered 0 through 15)

Sectors - 63 Maximum (Numbered 1 through 63)
Cylinders - 1024 Maximum (Numbered 0 through 1023)
Total Blocks - 1,032,192

Maximum Capacity - 528 MB with 512 byte sectors

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To bypass this limitation, the new Enhanced IDE standard uses a 28

bit logical block address which can address a total of 26,8435,456
blocks. This provides a maximum drive capacity of over 13 Gigabytes,
which is enough for the near future. A standard IBM compatible BIOS
has it's own capacity limitations. BIOS is limited to 1024 cylinders,
256 heads, and 255 sectors per track. This results in a BIOS maximum
capacity of 8.4GB.

IBM AT COMPATIBLE BIOS LIMITATIONS

Heads - 256 Maximum (Numbered 0 though 255)

Sectors - 63 Maximum (Numbered 1 through 63)
Cylinders - 1024 Maximum (Numbered 0 through 1023)
Total Blocks - 16,515,072
Maximum Capicity - 8.4GB with 512 byte sectors

Without a device driver, the maximum capacity of the proposed

enhanced IDE standard is 8.4GB. This is not currently an issue for hard
disks, but for larger capacity drives, like helical scan tape backup
units, it would be a limitation if other workarounds were not provid­
ed. One way to bypass this may be to switch to a larger block size for
these larger devices, such as the 2048 byte per sector block size used
in CD-ROM drives. Another is through the ATAPI system described
below.
The original IDE standard was also limited in terms of perfor­
mance. This was mainly due to the speed of 16 bit programmed (PIO)
data transfers. SCSI host adapters can transfer data faster than IDE by
using bus mastering processes programmed memory moves, or Direct
Memory Access. IDE drives must wait for the CPU to move data, two
bytes at a time. An instruction execution and an I/O cycle are required
as each pair of bytes to be moved from the IDE registers into main
memory. This PIO process is significantly slower than other methods.
When the original MFM drives were introduced, these slower data
rates were adequate, but with higher performance drives they are a
serious bottleneck.
The original IDE interface supports a maximum of two drives.
Removable drives, Optical drives, Tape Drives, and CD-ROM drives
were not provided for in the original IBM AT. Western Digital's pro­
posed solution to this in Enhanced IDE is called ATAPI. ATAPI stands
for ATA Packet Interface, and its design is suspiciously similar to SCSI.

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In fact,ATAPI appears to have been copied from SCSI so that existing

manufacturers of SCSI drives could easily convert their drives to run
on Enhanced IDE systems. ATAPI provides support for tape, optical,
and CD-ROM drives through a packet messaging system.
Enhanced IDE hard drives are now available from several manufac­
turers in capacities over 2GB. ATAPI CD-ROM drives have become low
cost, standard units.

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SCSI COMMAND REFERENCE

W hen we asked CSC customers what they wanted added to the

Sixth Edition Hard Drive Bible, the answer was unanimous. You
asked for a complete SCSI command set specification. Although
printing the entire ANSI specification is beyond the scope of this
book, this chapter details the most common SCSI commands and their
command blocks.
The following commands are supported by nearly all SCSI drives:

COMMAND OP CODE (HEX)

FORMAT UNIT 04

INQUIRY 12

MODE SELECT 15

MODE SENSE lA

READ 08*

READ CAPACITY 25

READ EXTENDED 28*

READ LONG 3E*

REASSIGN BLOCKS 07

RELEASE 17

REQUEST SENSE 03

REZERO UNIT 01 Note:

SEEK OB 99% of the active time
SEEK EXTENDED 2B on the SCSI bus is
START DIAGNOSTICS ID spent executing these
START/STOP UNIT IB commands. Most aver-
TEST UNIT READY 00 age systems execute 8
VERIFY 2F or more read com-
WRITE OA* mands for each write
WRITE EXTENDED 2A*
command.
WRITE LONG 3F*
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Format Unit - Op Code 04H

The FORMAT UNIT command ensures that the media is formatted

so that all initiator addressable data blocks can be addressed. The
medium is certified BIT
BYTE
- I 6 I ; I 4 I " I 2 I I I 0
and control struc­
0 Operation Code 04 H
tures are created for
the management of
I LUN FmtDat1 1 1CmpLst Defect List Format

2 Reserved
the medium and
:\ Interleave (MSB)
defects.
4 Interleave (LSD)
Note that suc­
cessful completion
5 VU
I
Reserved
I
Flag
I Link
of a FORMAT UNIT command does not necessarily mean that data has
been erased.

Inquiry - Op Code 12H

The INQUIRY command requests that information regarding para­

meters of the target BIT
to be sent to the ini­
BYTE
7 6 5
1 1
I
4
I
3
I
2
I
I
I
0

0 Operation Code 12H

tiator.
I LUN
1 Reserved

2 Reserved

3 Reserved

4 Allocation Length

; VU
I Reserved
1 Flag
I link

Mode Select - Op Code 15H

The MODE SELECT command provides a means for the initiator to

change the drive's BIT
operating parame­ BYTE
7 6 ;
l 1 1 1 1
4 :\ 2
I
1
I
0

0 Operation Code l;H

ters.
1 LUN
1 Reserved I SP
2 Reserved

:\ Reserved

4 Parameter list Length

5 VU
I Reserved
1 Flag
I Unk

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Mode Sense· Op Code 1AH

The MODE SENSE command provides a means for the drive to

BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 I 0 report its medium
BITE I I I I I I I or peripheral to the
0 Operation Code lAH
initiator. This com­
1 LUN I Reserved
mand is a comple­
2 PCF
I Page Code
mentary command to
3 Reserved
the MODE SELECT
4 Allocation Length
command.
5 VU
I Reserved
I Flag I Link

Read· Op Code OBH

The READ command requests that the drive transfer data to the ini­
tiator.
Bit/Byte Definition:
Logical Block Address - Specifies the logical block where the read
operation will begin.
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Transfer Length
BITE I I I I I I I - Specifies the num­
0 Operation Code OSH
ber of contiguous
I LUN I Logical Block Address (MSB)
logical blocks of
2 Logical Block Address
data to transfer. A
logical Block Address (LSB)
3
transfer length of
4 Transfer Length
zero indicates that
5 VU
I Reserved I Flag I Link 256 logical blocks
will be transferred. Any other value indicates the number of logical
blocks that will be transferred.

BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Read Capacity
BITE I I I I I • Op Code 25H
0 Operation Code 25H

I LUN I Reserved RelAdr

The READ
2 Logical Block Address (MSB)
CAPACITY command
3 Logical Rlock Address
provides a means for
4 Logical Block Address
the initiator to request
5 Logical Block Address (LSB) information regarding
6 Reserved the capacity of the
7 Reserved drive.
S VU Reserved PMI

9 VU Reserved I Flag Link

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Read Extended - Op Code 12H

The READ EXTENDED command requests that the drive transfer

data to the initiator.

Logical Block Address - Specifies the logical block where the read
operation will begin.
Transfer Length BIT
- Specifies the num­ BYTE
7
I
6
I
<;
I
4
I
3
1 1 2 I
I
0

0 Operation Code 12H

ber of contiguous
logical blocks of I LU"J
1 Resen-ed I RdAdr
data to transfer. A 2 Logkal Block Address (MSB)

transfer length of .l Logical Block Addre~s

zero indicates that j Logical Block Address

256 logical blocks 'i Logical Block Address (LSH)

will be transferred. (, Reserved
Any other value
7 Transfer Length (MSB)
indicates the num­
H Transfer Length (LSH)
ber of logical
blocks that will be ~Vl'
I Reserved
1 Flag I Link
transferred.

Read Long - Op Code 3EH

The READ LONG command will transfer the specified sector of

l 1 1
c ;
data and ECC bytes BIT 6 4 3 2 I 0
BYTE I I I I
to the initiator. The (I Operation Code 3EH
drive will not cor­
rect the data field
I LU-;
I Rcsun:d I RelAdr
2
Logical Block Address (MSB)

or the ECC bytes.

This command is 3
Logical Block Address

intended for diag­ 4

Logical Block Address

nostic purposes. '; Logical Block Address ([Link])

The number of 6 Reserved

bytes transferred to 7
Reserved

the initiator will be

H
OIH

the sector size plus

the mnumber of
9 VlJ

I Rt'~cryed
I Flag I Unk
bytes contained in the ECC field.

Reassign Blocks - Op Code OlH

The REASSIGN BLOCKS command requests the drive to reassign

the defective logical blocks to an area on the drive's media reserved

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for this purpose

The initiator transfers a defect list that contains the logical block
addresses to be reassigned. The drive will reassign the physical media
used for each logical block address in the list. The data contained in
the logical blocks specified in the defect list may be altered, but the
data in all other logical blocks on the medium will be preserved.
Specifying a logical block to be reassigned that was previously
HIT 7 6 5 4 :\ 2 1 0
reassigned will
BYTE I I I I I I I cause that block to
0 Operation Code 07H
be reassigned
1 LUN I Reserved
again. Thus, over
2 Rescn"cd
the life of the medi­
:\ Reserved
um, a logical block
, Reserved
can be assigned to a
Reserycd
" Y\T
I I Flag
I Link
multiple physical
addresses until no more spare locations remain.

Reassign Blocks Delect List

The REASSIGN BLOCKS defect list contains a four byte header fol­
lowed by one or more defect descriptors. The length of each defect
descriptor is four bytes.
Defect List Length - Specifies the total length in bytes of the defect
descriptors that follow. The defect list length is equal to four times the
REASSIGN BLOCKS number of defect
Defect List
BYTE Defect Lht Header
descriptors.
0 Re~t'rn~d
The defect
I Reserved
descriptor specifies
2 Defect List Length (MSB)
the four byte defect
:\ Defect List Length (1...<';B)
logical block
address that contains the defect. The defect descriptors must be in
ascending order.
DEFECT DESCRIPTOR(S)
If the drive has
BYTE
Defect Logical Block Address (MSB)
insufficient capaci­
Ddect Logical Block Address
ty to reassign all of
Defect Logical Block Addres~
the defective logi­
Defect Logical Block Addrc~s (L"iB)
cal blocks, the com-
mand will termi­
nate with a CHECK CONDITION status and the sense key set to MEDI­
UM ERROR. The logical block address of the first logical block not
reassigned will be returned in the information bytes of the sense data.

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Release - Op Code 17H

The RELEASE command is used to release a previously reserved

drive. It is not an error for an initiator to attempt to release a reser­
vation that is not currently active.

BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BYfE I I I I I I I
0 Operation Code 17H

I LUN I 3rd Pty I Third Party Device ID I Extent

2 Reservation Identification

3 Reserved

4 Reserved

5 VU I Reserved I Flag I Un!<

Request Sense - Op Code 03H

The REQUEST SENSE command requests that the target transfer

sense data to the initiator.
The sense data is valid for a CHECK CONDITION status returned
on a prior command. The sense data is preserved by the drive for the
initiator receiving the CHECK CONDITION status until a REQUEST
SENSE command or any other is issued to the drive. Sense data is
cleared upon receipt of any subsequent command to the drive from
the initiator receiving the CHECK CONDITION.
The REQUEST SENSE command will return the CHECK CONDI­
TION status only to report fatal errors for this command. For exam­
ple.
* The target receives a non-zero reserved bit in the command
descriptor block.
* An unrecovered parity error occurs on the data bus.
* A target malfunction prevents the return of sense data.

BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BYTE I I I I I I I
0 Operation Code 03H

1 LUN I Reserved

2 Reserved

3 Reserved

4 Allocation Length

5 VU
I Reserved I Flag I Un!<

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Rezero Unit· Op Code 01 H

The REZERO UNIT command requests that the drive position the
actuator to cylinder zero.
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 I 0
BYTE I J I J I I I
0 Operation Code 01 H

I LlIN I Reserved

2 Reserved

3 Reserved

4 Reserved

S VU
I Reserved I Flag I Link

Seek· Op Code OBH

The SEEK command requests that the drive position itself to the
specified logical block.
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BYTE I I I I I I I
0 Operation Code OBH

1 LlJN
I Logical Block Address (MSB)

2 Logical Block Address

3 Logical Block Address (LSB)

4 Reserved

5 VU
I Reserved I Flag I Link

Seek Extended· Op Code 2BH

The SEEK EXTENDED command requests that the drive position

itself to the specified logical block.
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 I 0
BYTE I I I I I I I
0 Operation Code 2BH

I LUN
I Reserved

2 Logical Block Address (MSB)

3 Logical Block Address

4 Logical Rlock Address

5 Logical Block Address (LSB)

6 Reserved

7 Reserved

8 Reserved

9 VU I Reserved I Flag I Link

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Send Diagnostic - Op Code lDH

The SEND DIAGNOSTIC command requests that the drive perform

diagnostic tests on itself. There are no additional parameters for this
command.
BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 I 0
BYTE I I I I I I I
0 Operation Code IDH

I LUN
I Reserved I SlfTest I Devof 1 I Unit of 1

2 Reserved

3 Parameter List Length (..\-ISH)

4 Parameter List Length (LSB)

5 VI]
I Reserved I Flag
I Link

Start/Stop Unit - Op Code lBH

The START/STOP UNIT command requests that the drive either

start the spin motor and position the read/write heads to cylinder
zero or stop the spin motor and position the read/write heads in the
landing zone.
BIT
BYTE
7 I 6 I 5 I 4 I 3 I 2 I I 0

0 Operation Code IBH

I LUN I Reserved Immed

2 Reserved

3 Reserved

4 Reserved Start

5 VU I Reserved I Flag Link

Test Unit Ready - Op Code DOH

The TEST UNIT READY command provides a means to check if

the drive is ready. This is not a request for a self-test. If the drive will
accept a medium­ BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 I 0

access command BYTE I I I I I I I

without returning a 0 Operation Code OOH

CHECK CONDI­ I LUN I Reserved

TION status then 2 Reserved

this command will 3 Reserved

return a GOOD sta­ 4 Reserved

tus. '; VU
I Reserved I Flag I Link

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Verily - Op Code 2FH

BIT
BYTE
7
I
6
I
5
I
4
I
3
1 1 1 2 I 0

0 Operation Code 2FH

I LUN I Reserved 1 BytChk I RelAdr

The VERIFY
2 Logical Block Address (MSB)
command requests
3 Logical Block Address
that the drive verify
4 Logical Block Address
the data on the
5 Logical Block Address (LSB)
medium.
6 Reserved

7 Verification Length (MSB)

8 Verification Length (LSB)

9 VU
1 Reserved
1
1 Flag link

Write - Op Code OAH

BIT
BYTE
7
I
6
1 <;

I
4
I
3
I
2
1 I
I
0

The WRITE
0 Operation Code OAH
command requests
I LllN
I Logical Block Address (MSB)
that the drive write
2 Logical Block Address
the data transferred
3 Logical Block Address (LSB)
by the initiator to
4 Transfer Length
the medium.
5 VU
1 Reserved
1
J Flag link

Write Extended - Op Code 2AH

BIT
BYTE
7
J
6
I
5
I
4
1 I 3 2
I
1
1 0

0 Operation Code 2AH

The WRITE
I LUN
1
Reserved 1 RelAdr
EXTENDED com­
2 Logical Block Address (MSB)
mand requests that
3 Logical Block Address
the drive write the
4 Logical Block Address
data transferred by
5 Logical Block Address (LSB)
the initiator to the
6 Reserved
medium.
7 Transfer Length (MSB)

8 Tr,msfer Length (LSB)

9 VU I Reserved I Flag
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Write Long· Op Code 3FH

The WRITE LONG command will transfer a sector of data and Eee
bytes to the drive. The bytes transferred to the drive are written in the
data field and the Eee bytes for the particular sector specified in the
logical block address. This command is intended for diagnostic pur­
poses.
The number of bytes transferred to the drive will be the sector size
plus the number of bytes contained in the Eee field.

BIT 7 6 5 4 3 2 I 0
BYTE I I I I I I I
0 Operation Code 3FH

I LUN I Reserved I RelAdr

2 Logical Block Address (MSB)

3 Logical Block Address

4 Logical Block Address

5 Logical Block Address (LSB)

6 Reserved

7 Reserved

8 OIH

9 VU I Reserved 1 Flag I Unk

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WHAT IS SCSI-III?

SCSI Buzzwords

T he American National Standards Institute (abbreviated ANSI) orga­

nizes committees of industry representatives who work together and
form standards for computer interfaces. These standards are designed so
that peripheral products from different manufacturers will operate
together with little or no custom configuration.
The ultimate goal ofANSI SCSI committees is the creation of true "plug
and play" interface standards. They want SCSI to support ALL of the dri­
ves in your system: HARD, CD-ROM, TAPE, OPTICAL and even printers!
They're making progress, but the standards are constantly changing.
Here's a brief explanation of the more popillar terms:

SCSI-III

SCSI-III is the popular name for the newest standard document that is
currently being completed by ANSI. The SCSI-III document will include
several new interface standards, including "fiber channel" which uses an
optical fiber to transmit data at increased speeds. You can download more
information and SCSI specifications from the CSC BBS at (408) 541-8455.
We will be adding the SCSI spec documents to our Web site at:
[Link] soon.
The current SCSI-II standard document is the only SCSI document that
has been completed and accepted by the industry at the time of this writ­
ing. The SCSI-II specification includes the following connector standards
that are now in widespread use throughout the hard disk drive industry.

FAST SCSI - How it all started

The original SCSI-I standard dates back to 1986. ANSI named the
specification "ANSI X3. 31-1986", and a standard was born. The first
SCSI products transferred data at rates from 1.5 to 5MB/sec over a stan­

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dard 50 pin connector. As more devices began to share the bus, and as
hard disk performance increased, the 5MB/sec maximum transfer specifi­
cation became a bottleneck. "Fast SCSI" came to the rescue. Timing spec­
ifications were adjusted as synchronous transfers were added so that 10
MB/sec could be transferred over the 8 bit interface.

Narrow SCSI

The term "Narrow SCSI" is now used to refer to SCSI devices that
transfer data over a "narrow" 8 bit 50 pin connector up to 10MB/sec. Most
currently manufactured SCSI-II devices support "fast SCSI" and transfer
data up to 10 MB/sec. Several manufacturers are working on variations of
narrow SCSI that increase transfer rates over 10 MB/sec. One proposed
standard is "Ultra SCSI", which uses the 50 pin narrow SCSI interface but
makes changes to timing and handshaking to increase burst transfer per­
formance up to 20MB/sec. For "UItra SCSI" to work, both the controller
and drive must fully support the faster timing and handshaking. "Ultra
SCSI" drives are more susceptible to termination and noise problems, and
require shorter cables than standard 10 MB/sec SCSI-II drives.

WIDE SCSI

The term "SCSI-III" is often used to refer to WIDE SCSI. This isn't exact­
ly correct. WIDE SCSI is the correct name of the popular 16-bit wide
interface that doubles data transfer rates to 20MB/sec. Wide SCSI drives
use 68 pin and separate power connectors. Wide SCSI provides a reliable
performance boost for workstations and me servers. The difference
between narrow (50 pin) and wide (68 pin) SCSI performance is partiCll­
lady noticeable when using multitasking operating systems like Novell or
Windows NT. Proposed standards exist to increase the transfer rates up
to 40MB/sec using a 32-bit cable. Wide SCSI drives are reliable and robust.
The only disadvantage to using WIDE is the added bulk and expense of
the cables.

SCA

Another popular SCSI drive interface is "SCA", which stands for Single
Connector Assembly. SCA connectors carry both the SCSI data and power
to the drive in a single connector. SCA is used in newer me servers, disk
arrays, and workstations. 80 pin, 16 bit Wide SCSI is the most common
SCA, but narrow connectors are also available. SCA connectors are
rugged and designed for "hot plug" operation.

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Fiber Channel - The future of SCSI?

Fiber channel is an optical interface proposed but not finalized in the

new SCSI-III standard. Current fiber channel technology operates at 12.5­
25MB/sec data transfer rates. Much higher transfer rates are possible as
the technology develops. Fiber channel cables are unaffected by termi­ Note:

1MB/sec = 8-10

nation, electrical noise, length, and other limitations that make conven­
Mbit/sec

tional SCSI cabling difficult.

Both Sun Microsystems and Silicon Graphics use fiber channel inter­
faces to their disk arrays. In early 1996, list prices for fiber channel disk
arrays started around $16,000. Inside the disk arrays, standard SCA or
Wide SCSI cables are used to interface with the drives. Disk drives with
optical fiber interfaces have not yet become affordable or available in
quantity. Fiber channel will certainly have an effect on the SCSI industry,
but it will be years before it's in widespread use.
Another potential alternative is Apple Computer's proposed "Fire
Wire" standard. "Fire Wire" offers fiber channel data transfer rates over
lower cost, easy to connect 6 pin cables. Time will tell if Apple's idea will
catch on.

Downward Compatibility?

Can SCSI-II and SCSI-III devices share the same controller? How about
narrow and wide drives? The answer is yes - sometimes. To properly
share narrow and wide drives on a PC, you'll want a controller card that
has both connectors - narrow 50 pin and wide 68 pin.
If you're using a workstation with a 68 pin wide connector, you'll need
a 50 pin to 68 pin adaptor cable to use both wide and narrow drives
simultaneously. Adapter cables can cause termination problems for rea­
sons that we won't discuss here. Use them only as a last resort.
The ideal solution is a controller with three connectors (2 wide and
one narrow) and automatic termination. CSC manufactures a three con­
nector PCI card that's supported by Win '95 and NT.

What SCSI flavor should Ibuy?

All standards are subject to change until the industry approves and
accepts them. Whatever you choose, make sure it's upgradable for future
expansion. A card with FLASH ROM or removable EPROM like CSC's PCI
cards will let you add software features as SCSI standards advance.
For ftle servers and workstations, your best performance choice today
is Wide SCSI. In the PC environment, we recommend SCSI over IDE for
performance, flexibility, and the ability to add high performance periph­
erals.

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seA HOT PLUG

echnically, SCA isn't a separate interface. It's really just another

T way to use SCSI. SCA stands for" Single Connector Assembly" , and
SCA drives use a single 8 pin connector which carries both power and
data. SCA was originally desinged for use in disk arrays, but it's finding
its way into workstations and high end PC environments.
SCA drives are often mounted
in a carrier which permits them to be
easily removed for service, replace­
ment, or to exchange data. Military
SCA drive in carrier
and Government institutions with
(as used in SUN
strong data security requirements like workstations)
the removability of SCA. Since hard
drives are relatively fragile devices, we
don't recommend you renl0ve your
drive for transport in your briefcase.
But if you're running a mission critical network systenl, SCA provides
great serviceability along with Wide SCSI performance.
Since an SCA drive includes everything a SCSI drive contains,
simple adapters are available to connect thes drives to either Narrow
orWide systems. A SCA adaptor from
CSC is pictured to the right.
SCA Adapter (available
from CSC)

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PCIINTERFACE

T he PCI bus has rapidly overtaken older industry standards like

EISA, and VESA. PCI uses a solid hardware and sofware specifica­
tion to ensure compatability with different cards and different CPU
chips. PCI stands for "Peripheral Computer Interface", and is used
with processors ranging from Intel's Pentium Pro to DEC's fast Alpha
Chip. Apple loves how it accelerates the Motorola Power PC proces­
sors.
PCI offers two main advantages. First, it's fast. Real fast. A true
133MB/sec transfer rate is realistic. This transfer feeds data faster than
most microprocessors and memory systems can digest. There's no
disk drive that can sustain transfer rates anywhere near what the PCI
bus can handle.
The second advantage of PCI is "plug and play". PCI boards install
easily without setting jumpers or switches. Automatic configuration
of interrupts, memory and I/O address space are performed by the
host processor when the system first starts up. There's almost no
potential for an interrupt or address conflict.
PCI self configuration is made possible by a hardware resource
switching system that operates under software control. On power up,
the host processor first checks to see what hardware requirements
each adaptor card will have. These requirements may include memo­
ry address space, I/O address space, hardware interrupts, and even
DMA transfer capability. The processor then starts assigning resources
to each PCI slot. To be "PCI compatible", the adapter card and its dri­
ver software must support any address, interrupt, or I/O location that
is assigned to it. So the processor forces each card to take a "place in
line" by assigning hardware resources in sequence.

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Unfortunately, "Plug and Play" sometimes becomes "Plug and Pray".

When a PCI card won't work in your system, you don't have any
options to reconfigure it. You might end up wishing your card had
switches and jumpers after all. Don't abandon hope. Most newer
motherboards (we like the Intel manufactured boards) have PCI con­
figuration options in CMOS setup to help you. Try changing the "PCI
Bus Mastering" option for network or SCSI controller card problems.
Switch the PCI system interrupt number if your card works but the
software drivers won't load.

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CHOOSING AHARD DRIVE &

CONTROLLER

CHOOSING AHARD DRIVE AND CONTROLLER

W ith so many different drives and controllers on the market,

where do you start? Begin with software requirements. Narrow
your choices by eliminating drive interfaces or controllers that are not
compatible with your application. For example, an IDE drive might
not offer sufficient performance for your network software, or an
older machine might not be compatible with Enhanced IDE. In gen­
eral PC applications, IDE drives are the most compatible since nearly
all operating systems will run an IDE drive without additional soft­
ware drivers.
In terms of performance and flexibility, SCSI is always the best
choice. Unfortunately, almost all advanced operating systems like Win
95, OS/2 and Windows NT require software drivers for full perfor­
mance and support of SCSI controllers. Determine the availability of
software drivers for your applications before choosing SCSI.
Consider future expandability and upgradability. SCSI controllers
offer the most flexibility and expandability in the long run. With a
SCSI controller, you can daisy-chain 7to 15 different devices, including
SCSI hard drives, CD-ROMs, erasable optical drives, DAT and other SCSI
peripherals from the same controller.
Most interfaces other than SCSI and IDE are now obsolete. Use
them only if you are upgrading an older system that already has them
installed. ESDI, RLL, and MFM drives are still available. They may not
be the fastest or most economical choice, but they may be a good
choice for upgrading an older system.
If you are building a new IBM compatible system, you also have a choice
of motherboard bus/controller card configurations. The most popular
choices are ISA and PCI. Each bus has it advantages and limitations.

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ISA refers to the original 16-bit bus that IBM designed into the first
80286 based AT computers. The IBM ISA specifications strictly limit­
ed bus speed to 8MHZ and set firm rules about bus timing. Newer
clone motherboards violate this specification and permit operation up
to 16MHz. The ISA bus design is capable of accommodating most hard
drives and I/O cards without a bottleneck. Its main limitation is video.
With the advent of programs like Microsoft Windows, large amounts of
data must be transferred quickly to the video card as windows are
opened, closed, and scrolled. The original AT bus lacks the band width
for acceptable video performance.
To solve the AT-Bus performance problem, a committee called the
Video Electronics Standards Association was formed. The VESA local
bus standard was established to improve video performance while
maintaining compatibility with ISA bus peripherals. VESA bus moth­
erboards have two or three local bus slots that are connected directly
to the 32 bit bus of the Intel compatible CPU chips. This permits up
to three VESA peripherals to operate at any speed up to the full speed
of the processor. The main problem with the VESA bus design is bus
loading. As VL-bus speed is increased (VESA bus speed is linked direct­
ly to processor speed), the number of adapter cards that can be used
decreases. For example, most 50MHz VESA motherboards will support
only one or (maybe) two cards. Due to these limitiations, the VESA VL­
BUS standard has lost popularity and is now found only in older sys­
tems.
A new standard, the Peripheral Connection Interface (or PCI) bus
has now taken front stage. The PCI bus offers high performance (up
to 133MB/sec in burst mode) and easy installation. PCI doesn't suffer
from a limited number of supported slots as VESA does. PCI boards
are also autoconfiguring (an advantage over VESA and ISA). As more
PCI peripherals become available and prices drop, the price/perfor­
mance ratio of PCI will make it the only practical bus for SCSI drive
interface cards. Insist on both PCI and ISA if you are building up a new
system.
Once you've selected a motherboard, it's time to make sure the
controller board is really compatible. The EISA bus is so strictly
defined that we have seen very few compatibility issues arise. ISA
compatibility problems usually occur only when the bus speed is
increased over 10MHz or the bus timing is irregular. The VESA bus is
famous for compatibility problems between video and controller
cards. PCI cards are generally all compatible, but inserting one low
performance PCI card in your system will lower the performance of
all the other cards.

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With standard IDE controllers, bus speed is normally not an issue.

With memory or I/O mapped SCSI controllers, you will need an avail­
able interrupt and rsufficient address space in the base 640K memory
to support the footprint of the controller BIOS. ISA bus mastering
controllers of any type can be a nightmare. Bus on/off times and
refresh release rates often need to be adjusted to get things working.
With a negligible performance difference between bus mastering and
memory mapped controllers, you are best off steering clear of bus
mastering controllers. ISA bus mastering controllers may also have
compatibility problems or performance limitations in machines with
more than 16MB of memory.
Our overall recommendations: A fast PCI SCSI controller for new
systems. Couple this controller with the largest SCSI drive you can
afford. If you are interested in a small capacity drive and controller, an
EIDE drive will offer the most for the money. Weigh your storage and
speed requirements. For Network server applications, go with the
fastest wide SCSI drive you can afford. For workstations or light data­
base applications, a larger capacity drive with a slower access time
and lower cost may be preferable. In notebook and portable applica­
tions insist on a drive with good shock tolerance. When selecting a
drive capacity, be sure to think to the future. It's better to start with
a large capacity drive now than to replace the entire drive in the near
future.
In summary, for most low capacity applications we recommend a
small, inexpensive EIDE drive with an imbedded controller. For maxi­
mum software compatibility in sizes below 2GB standard BIDE drives
are a good choice. For top performance and upward compatibility
with the ability to daisy-chain additional peripherals, choose a SCSI
drive and controller.

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CONTROLLER SETUP &JUMPERING

I n PC applications, controller jumpering is often the first step in

installing a new drive and controller. You will need the controller
board manual, to correctly jumper the controller, as well as docu­
mentation on the other boards installed in the system. Settings for
some common controllers are provided in the Controller Information
section of this manual.
You may need to jumper the controller board for one or more of
the following settings:

ISA Bus BlIse I/O Address

The base I/O address of your controller can normally be left at the
factory default setting unless you are installing two controller boards
in the same system. If you are installing two boards, the first board
must be set at the primary I/O address, and the second board can use
any available I/O address. Be sure to check for conflicts with net­
work boards, tape drive controllers, and video boards before selecting
your secondary address.
If you are installing an IDE disk drive, the primary port addresses
used are IFO-IF7H and 3F6-3F7H. At the time of this printing, MS-DOS
6.4 did not support the use of more than one IDE controller at an
alternate (secondary) address. Windows '95 and IBM's OS/2, howev­
er, do support a secondary IDE controller.
If you are designing an I/O mapped controller card that must
coexist with an IDE or similar board, I recommend using a base
address of 180H or 320H. These areas are almost never used by other
peripherals.

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ISA Bus Base BIOS Address

If your controller card has a ROM BIOS, you will need to select a
NOTE:

Not all motherboard

starting address. When selecting a starting BIOS address, add the start­
BIOS ROMs will sup­
ing address of the card and the length of the required I/O space. Make
port controller card
sure that the address you select will not cause ROM address conflicts
BIOS addresses over

with any other boards (particularly VGA and network boards). If you
EOOOH. If you experi­
ence problems, try
are unsure of the length of the BIOS ROM on the controller, use
choosing a BIOS
DEBUG to dump the third byte of the ROM. This corresponds to the
address between
length of the BIOS in 512 byte blocks. Every system configuration is
AOOOH and DFFFH

different, but most IBM compatibles have room for a 16K or 32K BIOS
starting at C800H or DOOOH.

ISA Bus DMA Channel

Most controller cards do not use third party DMA. Exceptions to

this are some high performance SCSI and ESDI controllers. You can
share a DMA channel with another device only in the rare case that
your software and hardware support it. Make sure to set both DREQ
and DACK jumpers identically.

ISA Bus Controller Interrupt

Most controller boards do not use interrupts in DOS applications,

but a hardware interrupt is required for all Novell and most UNIX
applications. Select any available interrupt, but be sure to define it
correctly when running NETGEN. Interrupts 14 and 15 are generally
available on most PC's. IRQ 14 is normally used by the primary IDE
controller. Lower interrupt numbers have higher CPU priority.

Floppy Address

A secondary floppy address must be selected for two floppy con­

trollers to peacefully coexist in the same system. OS/2 users will find
support for two floppy controllers built into the operating system. If
you are running DOS, you will not be able to use the second floppy
controller without a device driver installed in your [Link] file.
If your floppy controller is compatible with the original IBM-XT archi­
tecture (copied in all clones from 8088's to P5's), you can use DOS
[Link] to control your extended floppies.
DOS [Link] parameters are listed below. Enter all necessary
parameters on the DEVICE = [Link] line in your [Link]

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file. For example, if you have one hard disk installed and wish to use
a 1.44MB floppy as your third (i.e. D:) drive, add the following line to
your [Link]:

DEVICE=[Link] /F:7 /C

The following switches are supported by MS DOS 5.0:

/T:x x = number of tracks

/C indicates that disk change is supported by the

drive
/F:x x = drive form factor code
0= 360K
2 = 720K
1 = 1.2MB
7 = 1.44MB
9 = 2.88 MB

/H:x x = number of heads

/S:xx = number of sectors per track

More detailed information on [Link] can be found in your

DOS manual.
Controller cards with well written BIOS codes (like the CSC
FastCache™ series) will operate extended floppy drives without soft­
ware drivers. If you have one of these cards, modifications to your
[Link] will not be needed in most cases.
2.88MB drives are now supported as primary (boot) drives by most
new motherboard BIOS ROM's, including AMI, and M.R. BIOS.

A Tip lor ISA Motherboards With "Extended Chipset" Setup

If you are using a motherboard based on the Chips & Technology

3 chip LSI chips, the newer OPTI chips or other programmable
chipset, congratulations! The speed of your RAM and I/O channel can
be altered to increase overall system performance by "fine tuning"
your motherboard. You can select I/O clock speed and wait states by
running the extended setup program that came with your mother­
board and using the information in Table A. Be careful when setting
I/O channel wait states on these motherboards. It is easy to outrun
many controller boards by selecting SYSCLOCK/2 without wait states.

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Once your controller is jumpered correctly, proceed to CMOS setup

and then low-level format. See the following section that corresponds
to your drive type for set-up and low-level formatting instructions.

SYSCLOCK I/O Channel 16-Bit Bus

Read/Write Wait States
Recommended C & T,
N Wait States
OPT!, Intel, and ETQ

Wait States.
Over 8 MHz 1 wait state 2 wait states

8 MHz or less o wait states 1 to 2 wait states

NOTE:
Most Floppy Controllers will work at bus speeds up to about
SYSCLOCK is the CPU
10MHz. Many Hard Drive Controllers do not operate reliably much
clock frequency ofyour
over 10 MHz. These estimates include 2 wait states. Note that I/O
motherboard. Use
operations on the PC bus have one extra wait state when compared to
extended setup to chose

betweembetween
memory operations. This is why memory mapped cards generally
transfer data faster than I/O mapped cards.
sysaOCK sysaOCK or Your C&T or OPTI motherboard extended setup may also permit
sysaOCK disabling the ISA bus REFRESH line. REFRESH is a signal necessary for
3 4 proper operation if your system contains any expansion cards that use
5,6 etc. dynamic memory. Cards that require this signal include: EMS cards,
to adjust your bus laser printer direct video boards, caching controller cards, and several
clock frequency. other peripherals. Disabling this line will improve bus throughput by
between 1% and 3%. Go ahead and disable it if you need this small
For example, a system performance increase, but be warned of compatibility problems down
clock of50MHz and an
the road.
extended setting of'

SYSCLOCK
5

will provide a bus

clock speed of

5.Q
5 = 10 MHz.

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DRIVE SETUP & JUMPERING

Typical IDE Drive Installation

e sC's technical support department is constantly asked: "What drive

parameters should I use to install my IDE drive?" All modern IDE dri­
ves use what is called "automatic translation". This translation helps the
drive to match itself to the parameters you choose. For example, a 80­
megabyte drive might have 6 heads, 17 sectors per track, and 1230 cylin­
ders. This same drive could be installed using a CMOS configuration of 12
heads, 17 sectors per track and 615 cylinders. Doubling the number of
heads and halving the number of cylinders has no effect on the formatted
capacity of the drive. The drive automatically translates the "logical para­
meter" of cylinder 0 head 6, sector 17 into the "physical" parameter of
cylinder 1, head 3, sector 17. In fact, for DOS to access the full capacity
of a drive, it should be set-up with a configuration of 1024 cylinders or
less.
The system BIOS informs the imbedded drive controller of the CMOS
settings on power up, and the drive then mimics this logical configura­
tion. This means you can choose any parameters for an IDE drive as long
as the CMOS settings do not exceed the physical capacity of the drive.
There are also a few other practical limitations to the logical parameters
you choose. For reasons described in the next few chapters, the maxi­
mum number of cylinders you should use is 1024. The maximum number
of sectors per track is limited to 63, and the number of heads should not
exceed 64.
To select drive parameters for any IDE drive in the drive list, simply
choose a CMOS type with a formatted capacity less than or equal to the
drive you are using. If you are using a system with a "user defmable" drive
type, enter the physical parameters of the drive from the drive list. If the
physical parameters exceed 1024 cylinders, double the number of heads
and halve the number of cylinders.
If you have a copy of CSC's IDSCAN software, ignore the drive tables HOT TIP

and just boot from floppy. Run IDSCAN and we'll take care of setting

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CMOS for you.

Some newer system board BIOS ROM's have ID Scan programs built
in! Selecting the correct CMOS configuration parameters may be as easy
as running the "automatic configuration" utility in your ROM BIOS setup
program!
Once you CMOS is set correctly, proceed to the DOS partitioning and
high-level format instructions in the following chapters. If you are using
the drive for Novell, a Compsurf may be necessary. Low-level formatting
is not required or recommended for any IDE drive.

IDE Drive Jumpering

Most IDE drives have one or more of the following jumpers:

HOST SLY/ACT, C/D, DSp, and ACT.

HSp, when jumpered, grounds the HOST/SLAVE/ACTIVE signal on the

IDE interface. This signals the system that a slave drive is present in a
two drive system. You need to add this jumper only if you have two
IDE drives installed.

C/D is also sometimes labeled DS and is the drive select jumper. This
jumper is set on the master (i.e. C:) drive and removed on the slave
(Le. D:) drive.

DSP should only be jumpered on the first drive (Le. C:) if

two IDE drives are installed in the same system. This
jumper tells the master (Le. C:) drive that there is another
drive present on the IDE cable.

The ACT jumper connects the -ACTIVE signal to the -HOST SLY/ACT
signal on the interface. This signal is used to drive an external LED
that indicates drive activity. If the hard drive activity LED doesn't
work on your system, chances are you need to add an ACT jumper.

DSO or OS 1 Confusion

Drive select jumpers are often a source of confusion and frustration.

It seems that some manufacturers label their four drive-select jumpers
DSO, DSl, DS2, and DS3. Others label them DSl, DS2, DS3, and Ds4. We
will use the more common convention DSO, DSl, DS2, and DS3 through­
out this manual.

MFM, RLL, and ESDI Drive Jumpering

If you are installing a single MFM, RLL, or ESDI drive in your system,
choose DSO if your jumpers start with DSO or choose DS1 if your jumpers

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start with DS 1. These are actually the same jumpers, just numbered dif­
ferently by the drive manufacturer. What you need in a single drive
MFM/RLL installation is the first available drive-select jumper.
If you are installing a second MFM or RLL drive in your system with a
twisted cable, choose DS1 if your jumpers start with DSO or choose DS2
if your jumpers start with DS 1. What you really want in this case is the
second drive select jumper.
Always connect drive C: to the last connector (after the twist).
Connect D: to the middle connector (before the twist).

And you are installing:

If your drives have select
pins numbered:
1 Drive with a 2 Drives with a 2 Drives with a
flat cable twisted cable flat cable
MFM, RLL, and ESDI
Set C: to OS! Set C: to DSO Drive Jumpering
DSO to DS3 Set C: to DSO
Set 0: to OS! Set 0: to DSl

Set C:to DS2 Set C: to OS!

Set C: to OS!
DSI to DS4 Set 0: to DS2 Set D:to DS2

SCSI Drive Jumpering

SCSI drive jumpering is an altogether different story. SCSI drives usu­

ally use three jumpers for addressing. The eight possible on/off configu­
rations of these jumpers represent eight SCSI addresses. Normally these
jumpers follow a straight-forward binary sequence with the lowest num­
bered jumper being the LSB. Check your drive manual or the Connector
Pinout section to be sure before jumpering your SCSI drive.
SCSI drives usually have a jumper that selects the source of termina­
tor power. This jumper is important if your controller or system does not
supply terminator power. In this case, you will need to jumper the drive
so that terminator power is supplied from the drive.
Many SCSI drives also have a jumper for power up spin. This jumper
is changed to permit the system to control spin-up of the drive. Many
Seagate and Maxtor drives also have jumpers that permit spin up delays
based on the SCSI ID jumper. Since each drive has a different SCSI ID, this
means that each drive will spin up at a different time. This option is pro­
vided because the power requirements are much higher during spin-up
than when the drive is running. Many disk arrays and large systems with
multiple drives are set up to take advantage of this option. Longer power
supply life is the result.
If you have an Adaptec™ controller, you will need to set your boot
drive to ID O. Your second drive should be set to ID 1. If you want to use
more than two drives under DOS, you will need to load [Link]
and ASPIDISK in your [Link] [Link] will also be necessary if
you are running any protected mode software. The driver installation

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process with these cards can become quite involved.

If you are using a CSC FastCache™, you will need to run FCSETUP
when you first install your hard drive or when you make any changes to
your SCSI hardware configuration. Once you have run the setup program,
NO DRIVERS will be necessary for running up to 7 SCSI hard drives under
DOS. Erasable optical drives can also be run without drivers. No changes
to your [Link] are necessary, and you can set the card to boot from
any ID. Also, no drivers are needed for protected mode programs (like
Windows™ in 386 Enhanced Mode). Just add an exclude statement to
your memory manager so that the memory range of the FastCache is left
unchanged. Nice, huh?
Most other SCSI controllers such as the CSC PCI SCSI-III board will
scan the SCSI bus each time the system is powered up, adding support for
the extended drives at that time.

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DRIVE CABLING

IDE Drive Cabling

I DE (Imbedded Drive Electronics) interface disk drives use a 40-pin

interface cable. This cable connects the drive logic board (with
imbedded controller) to a bus adapter card or to a motherboard IDE
connector. IDE adapters are usually called "paddle boards". The pad­
dle board buffers (amplifies) the signals from the drive and provides
enough power to drive the PC bus.
Cabling an IDE drive is simple. Connect a 40-pin flat cable from
the drive to the controller, being careful to observe pin 1 orientation.
If the drive supports it, a second IDE drive can usually be connected
to the same cable. To do so, jumper the boot drive in "master" mode,
and jumper the second drive as a "slave" as described in the Drive
Setup & ]umpering section. Since the IDE interface transfers data and
control signals at full bus speed, IDE cable lengths are critical. As a
rule of thumb, try to avoid using a cable longer than 18" in any IDE
drive installation.

What Are These Twisted Cables?

Why do many drive installations use twisted cables? Simply

because IBM used them in the first PC's. In an effort to simplify instal­
lation, IBM decided to jumper all of their hard and floppy drives on
the second drive select. This eliminated the need for technicians to
jumper the drives. The first floppy drive (A:) was connected to the
end of the cable (after the twist). The second floppy drive (B:) was
connected before the twist. The twist in the cable simply flipped the
first and second drive select lines so that all drives could be jumpered
identically.

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The floppy and hard drive cables in a standard AT look suspicious­

ly similar. Be careful not to interchange them. A significant number of
installation problems are a result of interchanged hard and floppy
cables. Each cable has a different twist, and they are often not marked.
If you are using twisted cables, make sure the floppy drive cable has
seven conductors twisted. A twisted cable used with older MFM or
RLL hard drives must have only five conductors in the twist. See the
cable chart at the end of this section.

Single Drives (MFM, RLL or ESDI) Cables

Cabling a single drive MFM, RLL, or ESDI system is easy. Use a stan­
dard 20-pin flat data cable and a 34-pin control cable with no twist. A
word of caution: watch out for pin one. Pin one is identified by a red
stripe on one side of the cable. This side of the cable must be con­
nected closest to pin one of both the drive and controller. Check the
controller card for a small number 1 or a square dot on the silk screen
near one edge of the connector. Pin 1 on the drive is nearest a notch
in the edge connector. Reversing the data cable can cause damage to
the drive, controller, or both. The differential line drivers on the drive
and controller are easily damaged by reversed cables. If you are not
sure which is pin 1, check the manual, don't try to guess!

Multi Drive MFM anti RLL Cabling

Three cables are required when installing two MFM or RLL drives
using one controller. Two flat 20-pin data cables and one twisted 34­
pin cable will be necessary. The 34-pin control cable should have only
the drive select and ground pins twisted (5 conductors twisted). Set
both drives to the second drive select position (this position is marked
DSI or DS2 as described in the Drive Setup & ]umpering section).
Terminate the control cable on the last drive only.

Termination

In MFM, RLL, and ESDI installations, terminating resistors for the

control signals should be installed only in the drive located at the
physical end of the control cable. Terminating resistors should be
installed at the end of every data cable in these installations. Since
most drives come from the factory with terminators installed, you will
need to remove terminators in a dual drive installation. See the SCSI
installation section for more information on SCSI termination.
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Multi Drive ESDI Cabling

Three cables are required when installing two ESDI drives using
one controller. Two flat 20-pin data cables and one flat 34-pin cable
with two drive connectors are necessary. Set the first ESDI drive
jumpers to drive select O. Set the second drive to drive select 1.
Terminate the control cable on the last drive only.
A flat cable is required for applications with more than two ESDI
drives. If only two drives will be installed, ESDI drives may also be
cabled with a twisted 34-pin cable in a manner identical to MFM
cabling.
Although most ESDI controllers support only two drives, the ESDI
interface provides the ability to daisy-chain up to 8 drives. If you are
installing more than two ESDI drives, use a flat 34-pin cable and set
the select jumpers sequentially. A separate 20-pin data cable is
required for each drive.

SCSI Drive Cabling

Internal SCSI drives are connected to the controller with a 50-pin

ribbon cable. Be extremely careful to observe the pin 1 location when
connecting cables to SCSI drives. Reversing SCSI cables on drives
often causes a loss of termination power which can result in marginal
data transfer or no transfer at all. Some external SCSI drives are con­
nected to the controller with a 25-pin D-type connector, others use a
50-pin Amphenol connector.
The SCSI bus must have a total of 2 terminators - no more and no
less. If you are using the controller with one internal hard disk, for
example, termination will be installed on the internal hard drive and
on the controller card. If you are installing one internal and one exter­
nal drive, the terminators must be removed from the controller card
and installed on the internal and external drives. Check the manual
included with your SCSI drives and controller board for terminator
installation and removal.
PIN 1 RED STRIPE PIN 1
20-Pin Data Cable. 1
used for each MFM,
RII or ESDI Hard
Drive.

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PIN 1 RED STRIPE PIN 1

34-Pin Control Cable.

Used for single drive
MFM, RLL or ESDI
systems.

C:DRIVE

PIN 1 PIN 1 RED STRIPE PIN 1

Dual Drive straight

34-Pin Control Cable.
Used for MFM, RLL,
and ESDI drives.

Note: W'hen using this cable with 2 drives, one must be set to Drive Select 0
and the other for Drive Select 1 (see Table B in previous chapter).
PIN 1 PIN 1 RED STRIPE PIN 1
Dual Hard Drive
twisted (5 wires) 34­
Pin Control Cable.
Used for MFM, RLL,
and ESDI drives

DRIVE C DRIVE D

Note: When using this cable with 2 drives, both drives must be set to Drive
Select 1.
PIN 1 PIN 1 RED STRIPE PIN 1
Dual Floppy Drive
twisted (7 wires) 34­
Pin Cable. Used for
one or two Floppy
Drives

DRIVE A DRIVE B

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Note: Both floppy drives should be set to Drive Select 1.

PIN 1 PIN 1 RED STRIPE PIN 1

40-Pin IDE cable for

one or two hard
drives

DRIVE C DRIVE D

SCSI CABLE IDENTIFICA nON

MAC Style DB-25 to

Centronics Cable

stubs.

Correct Enclosure

Cabling for External

Drives

Wide SCSI Cable and

Mating Connector

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SCSI-II Amp Style to

Centronics Cable

PS/2 to Centronics

SCSI Cable

Centronics to

Centronics SCSI Cable

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LOW-LEVEL FORMATTING

U nlike floppy disks that are low-level formatted at the same time as
they are high-level formatted, all hard disks are low-level format­
ted separately, that is because of the differences in the various types
and styles of controller cards, the encoding format, and the interleave
that can be used with a hard drive.
If you decide to use a different controller card, or to use a different
interleave on the hard disk, it may have to be low-level formatted
again. Once the low-level format is completed properly, it will not
have to be done again unless the controller card is replaced, the inter­
leave is changed, bad sectors appear, or there is a hard disk failure.
Low-level formatting destroys all the data written on the hard disk. Be
sure to back-up all data before a hard disk is low-level or high-level for­
matted.

What ;s DEBUG?

DEBUG is a program provided on the DOS disks (DEBUG. COM)

that is primarily used by programmers and service technicians. The
operation of DEBUG is described in detail in the DOS manual. In order
to use DEBUG for low-level formatting, only two commands are gen­
erally necessary: the G (GO) command, and the Q (QUIT) command.
In the following paragraphs, commands such as G=C800:5 will be
used to start the ROM based low-level formatting program stored on
the hard drive controller.
To start the program, insert a disk containing the DEBUG. COM pro­
gram into the floppy drive and type DEBUG at the DOS prompt. When
the DEBUG prompt (-) is displayed type G= followed by the starting
address of the ROM based program (G=C800:5) for example. This
means go to ROM address C800:5 and run the program contained in
the ROM. Mter the program is finished, it will usually return you to

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the DOS prompt (». If the program returns you to the DEBUG
prompt (-) type Q to quit DEBUG and return to the DOS prompt.

What is CSCFMT?

CSCFMT is a low-level format utility supplied on the Hard Drive

Bible companion CD-ROM. CSCFMT works with most MFM,RLL, ESDI,
WARNING!

IDE and EIDE drives. Low-level formatting is the only way of changing
As with any low-level

the interleave of a hard drive. CSCFMT is useful if you are installing a

format, CSCFMT will

hard drive for the first time, or if you need to change the interleave of
destroy all existing

an installed drive to optimize its performance. For most common DOS

data. Don't use

installations, CSCFMT is the only program you'll need in addition to

CSCFMT unless you

DOS FDISK and FORMAT.

have a verified back­

To low-level format, just type CSCFMT at the DOS prompt.

up of all data.

CSCFMT will ask for the interleave you wish to use. Check the inter­
leave information section for the optimum value for your system con­
figuration.

Choosing a Drive Type

Early IBM ATs only provided 14 (MFM) or so drive types to choose

from in the CMOS. The Middle-aged AT's usually have up to 46 (based
on the original MFM) types. If you are installing an IDE drive and you
find a CMOS drive with a matching total drive capacity, go ahead and
use it.
Most new machines have a "User Definable" or "Custom" drive type
that can be created and saved in the CMOS, thus providing a standard
drive type. "User Definable" drive types are used in most IDE drive
installations.

IDE Drive Types

This idea of translation schemes bring us to the AT or IDE

(Imbedded Drive Electronics) interface. These drives are intelligent in
that they will "mimic" other drive geometries that equal or are very
close to the same number of logical blocks. If a "custom" drive type
option is not available for an AT drive, simply pick one from the list of
available choices that has the same number of total megabytes.

MFM Drive Types

Unlike the newer IDE drives, MFM drive configurations must match

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the drive geometry exactly!! If the CMOS drive type table lists the
exact geometry, great. If not, then check to see if a "Custom" or "User
Definable" CMOS option is available.
The last resort is to choose a drive type match that is close but
does not exceed either the cylinder or head values. This option will
not usually provide the full formatted capacity of the drive. An exact
match in the head count is definitely preferred when getting a "close"
match. When there is no direct match in the internal drive type tables,
a partitioning program may be needed to provide a software driven
translation solution in order to achieve full capacity. Keep in mind
that the drive will format out only to the capacity of the chosen drive
type when not using third-party driver software. Also, some AT 16-bit
MFM controllers provide an onboard BIOS that will allow the unique
geometry of the drive to be dynamically configured.

RLL and ESDI Drive Types

RLL and ESDI drives are usually not represented at all in the inter­
nal drive tables, and consequently the controllers for these drives
need onboard a ROM BIOS that either contains its own internal list of
choices for the geometry or else provides the ability to dynamically
configure (define) the controller to the specific geometry of the drive.
In the case of the ESDI interface, the controller gets parameters direct­
ly from the drive with the equivalent of a SCSI "Mode Sense" com­
mand. Most RLL and ESDI controllers require that CMOS be set to
"Type 1". This setting is then overwritten by the controller BIOS after
power-up.
A special note on ESDI and other drives that have more than 1024 Note:

cylinders. Since DOS cannot access cylinders above this limit, a trans­ Translated LBA's

lation scheme may be elected in the controller'S BIOS. As the total are always less than

number of Logical Blocks Available (LBA's) is defined as CYLIN­ or equal to Native

DERS*HEADS*SECTORS PER TRACK, translations that equal the same LBA's.

number of logical blocks with the cylinder count below the 1024 limit
will be devised. The controller BIOS will need to be ENABLED in
order to utilize translation schemes.

SCSI Drive Types

Almost all SCSI drives use DRIVE TYPE 0 or NONE, as the host
adapter BIOS and the drive communicate together to establish the
drive geometry. The SCSI controller "Scans" the SCSI bus shortly after
power-up and installs BIOS support for any attached SCSI devices.

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Formatting MFM Drives

The first step in a low-level format of an MFM drive is correct

CMOS setup. Check the drive geometry list for the heads and cylin­
ders configuration of your drive. Then check your motherboard man­
ual (or ROM based setup program) for a CMOS drive type that match­
es your drive geometry. If you find an exact match, set the CMOS to
that drive type number and skip the next paragraph.

Table Overrides

If your drive geometry does not match a CMOS drive type, you will
need to perform a CMOS type table override. Use Speedstor or Disk
Manager software to do this. These programs add a software device
driver to the drive that overrides the CMOS drive type settings on
power-up, enabling you to use a drive not listed in your setup pro­
gram.
Check the Tune-Up section for the correct default interleave for
your system, then low-level format the drive. If you have a late AMI
BIOS, you may have low-level formatting routines built in ROM. If not,
use either the setup disk that came with your computer, CSCFMT, IBM
Diagnostics, Speedstor, or Disk Manager to low-level format.
Once the drive is low-level formatted, proceed to the partitioning
and high level formatting instructions in the following sections.

Formatting RLL Drives

Most of the 16-bit and all of the 8-bit RLL controllers that we have
found have low-level formatting routines in ROM firmware on the
board. The default address segment for XT controller boards is C800
hex. To find the starting address, enter DEBUG and type U C800:3.
The jump instruction is usually found at C800:5 or C800:6. The first
two bytes of the ROM are a 55 and AA hex which identify the BIOS
ROM. The third byte represents the length of the BIOS ROM in 512
byte blocks.
To format the drive, first select the correct CMOS setup. Consult
the manual that came with your RLL controller for the correct setup
value.
After setting CMOS, proceed to the low-level format. If you have a
ROM based low-level formatting routine available, use it. Otherwise,
use CSCFMT, Speedstor, or Disk Manager. Be sure to use the /SECS:26
option if you are using Speedstor.
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enter the write precompensation cylinder correctly. Write precomp is

important to these drives, since RLL encoding leaves less margin for
error. Write precomp is handled automatically on almost all newer
drives.
Once the drive is low-level formatted, proceed to the partitioning
and high-level formatting procedures described in the following sec­
tions.

Formatting ESDI Drives

All of the PC-bus ESDI controllers we have come across have low­
level formatting routines in ROM firmware. The formatting proce­
dures for these drives vary from controller to controller, so the best
advice we can give you here is follow the instructions that came with
the card.
In addition to the interleave, you may be asked if you want to use
sector sparing when you format. Sector sparing reduces the number
of available sectors per track from 36 to 35 or from 54 to 53. This will
reduce the available formatted capacity of your drive. Choose sector
sparing only if your drive has a large defect map. Sector sparing will
allow the controller to remap defective sectors to the spare sector on
each track. This means that your application will "see" less defects.
Sparing will reduce the capacity of your drive by 1!36th. If your drive Note:
has a small error map, sector sparing won't gain you much. If you are Several SCSI drives
running an application that requires a "Defect Free" drive, enable sec­ including some made
tor sparing to "Hide" the drive's defects. by Quantum will
Many ESDI controllers may also ask you for head and track sector return almost imme­
skewing values. These values offset the position of sectors relative to diately from a SCSI
the index so that as the drive steps from track to track and changes low-level FORMAT
from head to head, the next sequential sector is immediately available. command. These
To calculate the optimum track skewing value, divide the track-to­ drives report that they
track seek time of your drive by 16.6ms. Then multiply this number have successfully com­
by the number of sectors per track (rounding up). This will give you
pleted a low-level for­
the optimum track skewing value. Select 0 when asked for head skew.
mat but don't actually
You may notice that your large capacity ESDI drive contains a large
format the disk. A
number of factory defects. Don't sweat it. These defects are mapped
SCSI FORMAT (04h)
by a factory analog tester that is extremely sensitive compared to your
controller. Most of these defects could never be detected using your command does not
controller. They are usually just small analog spikes or dropouts that erase data on all dri­
are corrected by the ECC on your controller. The factory maps these ves. In many cases,
defects because they are the most likely areas to cause problems as data written to the
the drive wears over time. disk is not erased
Once your ESDI drive is low-level formatted, proceed to the parti­ until it's overwritten
tioning and high-level formatting procedures in the following sec­ with a WRITE
tions. command.

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Formatting SCSI Drives

Most SCSI controllers require that the CMOS setup on x86

machines be set for "no drive installed". On power up, the SCSI BIOS
on the adapter card scans the SCSI bus to detect attached devices.
Once detected, these devices are added to the list of available drives.
Most SCSI controllers support up to seven SCSI devices_ More than
two drives usually require a third party device driver for use with DOS
versions before 5.0.
Almost every SCSI controller includes a low-level format program
that is specific to that particular board. The low-level format routines
in programs like Speedstor and Disk Manager don't usually work well
with SCSI controllers. This is because the controller card BIOS does
not translate an interrupt-13 format command into a SCSI format com­
mand. In this case, you'll most likely need to use the low-level format
WARNING! program that came with the card.
All IDE drives are Once the low-level format is completed, FDISK, Speedstor, or Disk
already low-level for­ Manager can be used for partitioning and high-level formatting.
matted at the factory.
Low-level formatting Low Level Formatting IDE Drives
an IDE drive could
erase the factory Most IDE drives operate in two modes, "native" and "translation".
recorded defect tables. To use an IDE drive in native mode, set CMOS to the actual number of
Defects on these drives heads and cylinders on the drive, then proceed to partitioning and
are usually mapped high-level format.
out using a burn-in If the IDE drive you are using has physical characteristics (Le.
process, not through heads, cylinders, and sectors/track) that are not listed in your ROM
the interface. BIOS, and you do not have a BIOS that offers a user defined drive type,
you will need to use translation mode. Translation mode remaps the
drive's physical characteristics into characteristics that match a com­
mon drive type. For example, most 40MB IDE drives offer a translation
CAUTION! mode that matches the physical characteristics of the early Seagate
Unless you need to 251. Since this type is included in almost all ROM BIOS drive type
change interleaves, we tables, compatibility is improved.
don't recommend Most new IDE drives automatically enable translation mode based
reformatting older on CMOS settings. Select a drive type that is close to but does not
IDE drives. Imbedded exceed the megabyte capacity of the drive. The drive will translate to
factory defect maps the megabyte capacity you have selected. Some older type IDE drives
on older drives could require a jumper. Like SCSI drives, all IDE drives are low-level format­
be accidentally erased ted at the factory.
by low-level Once CMOS and translation mode is set correctly, FDISK,
formatting. Speedstor, or Disk Manager may be used for partitioning and high-level
formatting.

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DOS PARTITIONING

D OS partitioning and high-level formatting can be tricky. This may

be done using DOS FORMAT and FDISK or using a third-party
program such as SpeedStor or Disk Manager. Although these menu dri­
ven programs are convenient, DOS and its included utilities are all
that's necessary. It's important to understand the following DOS par­
tition constraints before beginning.

Old DOS Limitations

Versions of MS DOS and PC DOS before 3.30 have a 32MB storage

limitation. There is no way to access over 32MB per physical drive
without a device driver, if you are using an old version of DOS. If you
are stuck with DOS 3.2 or earlier, you will need SpeedStor or Disk
Manager to fully utilize a drive larger than 32MB. The best solution is
to upgrade to 3.30 or later version.

The 32MB Barrier

Versions of MS DOS and PC DOS after 3.30 but before 4.0 have a
32MB per partition barrier. Using these DOS versions, you cannot
access more than 32MB per logical partition without using a third­
party device driver. Both Speedstor and Disk Manager provide a
device driver that can be installed in your [Link] to bypass this
limitation. We recommend use of DOS 4.01 or later if you desire more
than 32MB per partition.

The 1024 Cylinder Barrier

All versions of DOS have a 1024 cylinder limitation. This is becom­

ing more and more of a problem as larger capacity drives are intro­
duced with more cylinders. To access more than 1024 cylinders, you
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will need a device driver or a controller card that offers a "translate

mode". Some ESDI and most SCSI controllers (like the CSC
FlashCache™64) offer translation mode.
Controllers that feature a translation mode will logically remap a
drive's physical parameters so that the system "sees" less cylinders
and more heads or sectors per track. For example, an ESDI drive with
1224 cylinders, 15 heads, and 36 sectors per track might be mapped
into a configuration of 612 cylinders, 30 heads, and 36 sectors per
track. The physical configuration of the drive will remain the same,
but the controller card will remap the drive so that DOS will recog­
nize the entire disk.
Translation mode is usually enabled during the low-level format
procedure. If your controller does not support translation mode, the
only way to bypass the 1024 cylinder limitation is with a device dri­
ver.
Once you have decided how you want to partition the drive, use
either Speedstor, Disk Manager, or FDISK to do the work for you.
Divide the disk into as many partitions as you desire. After you have
set the partitions, you will have to reboot the system before any parti­
tion changes are recognized. Be sure to mark the partition you want
to boot from as the ACTIVE partition. Then proceed to the high-level
format procedure described in this section.

Partition Compatibility

All versions of DOS 6.x and later have the ability to access parti­
tions created under older versions of DOS. Most, but not all, older ver­
sions of DOS will access partitions created under newer DOS versions.
For example, a system booted under DOS 3.3 will recognize a hard
drive partition created under DOS 3.2, but not an extended partition
created under DOS 4.0. If you're partitioning a drive with a later ver­
sions of DOS and using partitions larger than 32MB in size, be aware
that you are limiting your compatibility with earlier versions of DOS.
If you plan to reformat a drive originally formatted with a late version
of DOS, you must use the later version of DOS FDISK to erase the
existing partition.

The 2000MB Partition Limit

DOS 6.x is currently limited to 2000MB per partition. In most

HOT TIP cases, this is an adequate partition size. Although software is available
to bypass this limitation, I don't recommend using it. If you can't par­
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operating system with a high performance file system like OS/2™ or

Windows NTTM. As partition sizes increase, the efficiency of DOS
decreases. DOS cluster sizes are typically 8K or more in large parti­
tions. Since the minimum allocation size for each file is one cluster,
even small files (Le. lK) will require 8K of disk space per file. If you
have many small files, switching to a smaller partition that decreases
your cluster size will improve efficiency.

DOS Format

DOS format (or high-level format) is simple. Use the DOS format
program with the /S option or use FORMAT and SYS C: to initialize
your bootable partition. If you are using a device driver, install it next
and reboot the system before formatting any remaining partitions. You
may also use Speedstor or Disk Manager for high-level formatting. Be
sure to copy COMMAND. COM and invoke SYS C: to copy the DOS sys­
tem to the active partition after using these programs.
Congratulations! You are now ready to run. Proceed to the tune­
up section for tips on optimizing your software setup.

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MACINTOSH DRIVE INSTALLATION

N o hard drive technical manual would be complete without

instructions for drive installation on the Apple Macintosh™. The
Mac is the computer which popularized the SCSI standard. Every Mac
since the Plus, introduced in 1984, has a built-in SCSI controller on the
motherboard. This makes installing internal and external SCSI devices
relatively easy, providing that you pay proper attention to cabling, ter­
mination, SCSI ID, and driver software installation.
As stated in the previous chapters, the SCSI bus utilizes "Daisy
Chain" cabling with dual-ended termination. This means that each
device must be connected in series with either a continuous ribbon
cable or a series of external SCSI cables, with proper termination at
both ends of the chain.
All Macintoshes use a standard DB-25 connector as the external
SCSI port. Most computer stores carry a variety of cables which will
connect your Mac to Centronics 50-pin or other industry standard
SCSI connectors. If you are unable to locate the cable or terminators
you need, CSC carries a comprehensive line of SCSI accessories at rea­
sonable prices. We recommend that you do not use "T" type cables, as
they can cause line noise and ringing which result in unreliable oper­
ation.
Correct termination is critical for any SCSI device installation.
Every SCSI "Daisy Chain" must have a total of two terminating resis­
tors, no more and no less. The first terminator is on the internal drive
inside the Mac case. Do not remove the internal terminator for any rea­
son. When upgrading the internal drive always make sure that the
replacement device is terminated. If you are adding extra internal
devices, you will need to remove all terminators from them, except
from the last physical device. If you are adding extra external devices,
only the internal drive and final device should be terminated.

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The Macintosh CPU is always at SCSI ID number 7 and the internal

boot drive should always be set to ID number 0 for reliable operation.
Any other external or internal SCSI devices can be set to any other ID
numbers, 1 through 6, as long as the number is not duplicated any­
where else on the SCSI chain. Duplicate SCSI ID numbers will cause
a Mac to hang on startup. External devices should have a SCSI ID
switch somewhere on the outside of the case to set the ID number.
Internal devices will have their SCSI ID number set by removing or
moving the ID jumpers on the device itself. The jumper settings for
most SCSI devices are given in following chapters.
All external SCSI devices attached to the Mac must be powered up
before your Macintosh is switched on. Allow the external hard drives
enough time to spin-up, and then turn on the Mac. External devices
which are attached but not powered up or are started after the Mac
can cause the SCSI bus to hang, preventing drive operation, causing
unreliable data transfers and "Bombs" to occur.
If you intend to boot from a new hard drive, it is imperative that
you install your personal version of the system folder to maintain com­
patibility and functionality with your existing software. It is vitally
important that ONE and only ONE version of the System File is
installed on the boot drive. It is possible to have different System
Folder on different drives, and then boot from them by choosing
which drive is the Start Up Drive in the Startup Disk Control Panel, if
you so desire. However, DO NOT have more than one System Folder
on any Start Up Drive. It will cause erratic computer behavior, random
crashes, "System Bombs" and other problems, if you can get it to start
up at all.
There are several ways to replace the internal Start Up drive on the
Macintosh. The best way we have found is the following, which
assumes that you have had your Mac apart in the past. If you are not
familiar with or are uncomfortable with putting hardware into your
Mac, there are many comprehensive and more specific books you can
refer to, or you can have an authorized technician install the device.
You will need: the appropriate hand tools to open your specific
Mac case, a Phillips screwdriver, a "Y" power connector, and a three
connector SCSI ribbon cable, in addition to the new drive.
1. Clean up the existing drive. Put all those loose documents in
folders, like you always meant to do, toss those games you
haven't played in 5 years, and take a look at all those files
labeled "stuff".
2. Optimize the drive. There are several good defragmenting and
optimizing utilities available on the market. You should also get

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third party formatting software with the package. Find one and

use it. You'll be amazed at how fast your old drive just became.

3. Shut everything off, but do not unplug the Mac.

4. Open the case and touch the power supply case. This grounds

any static electricity.

5. Replace the power connector and the SCSI ribbon on the drive

with the "Y" power connector and the three connector SCSI ribbon

cable.

6. Set the replacement drive to any SCSI ID except 0 or 7, using

the SCSI ID jumpers. Make sure that the drive is terminated as

well. Then connect it to the power and ribbon cables.

7. Place it somewhere where the PCB cannot ground out. We pre

fer a suitably sized piece of cardboard on top of the existing

drive. In any case, make sure that it will not short anything out

or fall.

S. Restart. Note:
9. Format, initialize, and partition the new drive using the third If you make
party driver software you installed earlier. the partitions under
10. The new partition(s) will now be on the desktop. 500MB each, the drive
11. Open the old internal drive. Press "Command-A" to select all of will run faster and
its contents. the minimum file
12. Drag to the new drive to copy all, then close all when done. sizes will be smaller.
13. Using the Startup Disk Control Panel on the existing drive,

change it to the new drive and restart to check that the instal

lation went as planned.

14. After everything is confirmed, shutdown. Remove the old

drive. Set the SCSI ID of the new drive to 0, and install it in the

internal bay using the original power connector and SCSI rib

bon cable.

15. Reassemble your Mac, and you're done.

Installing an external SCSI device is much simpler. You will need

to obtain the correct external SCSI cable, usually a DB-25 to
Centronics 50-pin, a terminator and some version of the aforemen­
tioned third party formatting software. The Apple Hard Drive Toolkit
included on the Apple Macintosh System Disks may not work on hard
disk drives without Apple firmware.
1. Once again, shut everything off. NEVER install or remove any

device while power is on!

2. Connect the external device(s) with the appropriate SCSI

cable(s).

3. Check that there are no duplicate SCSI IDs.

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4. Confirm that the last device and only the last device has been
Note #7:

terminated.
If you make the parti­

5. Power-up all external SCSI devices and allow them time to spin­
tions under 500MB

up.
each, the drive will

6. Switch on your Mac, and launch the third party formatting soft
run faster and the

ware.
minimum file sizes

7. Format, initialize, and partition the new drive using the

will be smaller.

third party driver software you installed earlier. See note to

left.
Note #8:
S. The new partition(s) will now be on the desktop. See note.
All new partitions will

have individual icons

It is very important that all of the SCSI hard drives in your Mac
on your desktop. It is
SCSI chain have been formatted with the same third party software
possible to have only
and are running the same SCSI driver. We often see a multiple hard
one hard drive
drive Mac system suddenly report "THIS DISK IS UNREADABLE,
installed and have a
WOULD YOU LIKE TO INITIALIZE?". This is most often caused by a
desktop full ofparti­
SCSI driver conflict, in which two or more drives were formatted with
tion icons, which for
different software. While most of the better third party software pack­
all intents and pur­ ages do offer "work arounds" for this situation, it is preferable that all
poses look just like
of the devices be formatted with identical software. Even different
hard drive icons. It is
versions of the same formatting software can and will cause conflicts.
advisable to change
Virtually all of the SCSI device installation problems which we
the names and icons
encounter in Mac systems stem from cabling, termination, or SCSI ID
of the individual par­
errors. First of all, make absolutely sure of all cables and their orien­
titions, if for no other
tation. Cables should fit tightly, but never be forced, and all securing
reason than that it
clips should snap in to place. There must be two and only two termi­
makes it far easier to
nators, one on the internal drive and one on the last physical device
tell them apart.
on the SCSI chain. No SCSI ID number can ever be duplicated on the
chain. Please note that the physical placement of a device and its SCSI
ID are NOT the same. It is very likely that a device can be set to the
SCSI ID of 2, for example, and be the final physical device of four
external SCSI devices on the SCSI chain.

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WINDOWS DRIVE FORMATTING

Windows 195 Disk Format

W indows '95 uses a standard DOS compatible File Allocation Table

(FAT) type disk format. Windows '95 also keeps a reserved area
of the disk available for long file name support. The first character of
the DOS file name is changed in the directory to indicate that a long
file name exists for each file.
Windows '95 should install easily on any preformatted BIOS sup­
ported drive. DOS FDISK and FORMAT will still work. Some work will
be necessary to save the long file name attributes should you decide
to repartition your drive. It's a good idea to back things up before
upgrading to '95.

Windows 195 Enhanced/DE Support

Windows '95 supports IDE drives over 540MB (and 1024 cylinders)
using one of four methods:

1. ROM BIOS support using 28 bit LBA addressing

This is the most common means of support. Things will work
"transparently" if your motherboard BIOS supports LBA addressing
and is properly configured. Newer Intel built PCI motherboards are an
example.

2. Hard Disk BIOS support

If you have an "Enhanced IDE" controller with a BIOS,Windows '95
will support large drives through Int-13h.

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3. Truncation
This is a last resort. The capacity of your drive will be limited to
540MB, and only the first 1024 cylinders will work. In upgrading some
older machines without EIDE support, truncation may be your only
choice.

4. Real-Mode Geometry Support

This mode adds compatibility but sacrifices speed. You won't get
true 32-bit driver support, and the Windows '95 protected mode disk
driver (called [Link]) won't work. A slower choice,but if
options #1 and #2 don't work, it's the only way to get the full capaci­
ty of a drive over 540MB.

Windows 195 SCSI Support through Int-13

Yes, your Windows '95 system can use SCSI hard drives and remov­
able drives without 32 bit drivers. Things will work properly using
Real-Mode Geometry support. Depending on the performance of your
controller, you may still get acceptable performance levels. This is the
trick to making older non-ASPI SCSI cards run under '95.

Windows 195 SCSI Support through ASPI

Many earlier SCSI cards include ASPI drivers but not Miniport dri­
vers. For these cards, Microsoft provides a "DOS Compatibility Mode".
Since CD-ROM's aren't normally supported through interrupt-13,
Windows '95 switches into "real" mode and passes commands to these
devices through a DOS ASPI manager. The frequent switches between
"real" and "protected" modes tend to slow the system down.
This is the second level of compatibility and performance. It's
faster than the Int-13 interface described above, but slower than the
Miniport driver explained below. If you own an early model controller
which doesn't have Windows '95 32 bit miniport driver support, con­
sider upgrading to a newer PCI controller which does. An example is
the CSC Universal PCI Wide/Narrow Card.

Windows 195 and NT SCSI Miniport Drivers

For top SCSI performance, your controller needs a Windows '95

"Miniport" driver. This driver passes packets of commands and data

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between the Windows '95 operating system and your SCSI controller
hardware. Using a miniport driver provides true 32 bit performance.
Using a miniport driver also helps free the system to "disconnect",
"multitask", and complete other operations during the time that SCSI
devices are accessed.
In some ways, a miniport driver is simpler than an ASPI driver.
When a miniport driver is installed, the operating system becomes
responsible for composing SCSI command packets. These packets are
standardized and easy to create for devices for hard drives. But
devices like CD-ROM changers, jukeboxes, and SCSI tape drives use
"vendor unique" commands which vary from one device to another.
This shifts the burden of compatibility from the driver to the operat­
ing system. So even if your miniport based system won't work with
one SCSI application, it may work with others. Take Microsoft Backup
as an example. Backup has limited compatibility with SCSI devices.
Other tape backup programs such as FastCache backup work fine
with devices like Digital LinearTape (DLT) drives. Both programs pass
commands through the same miniport driver "socket". But Backup
has a limited number of supported devices.
Windows '95 and Windows NT miniport sockets are very similar in
nature. Unfortunately, due to operating system differences, most '95
and NT SCSI software isn't compatible. Don't assume that a SCSI pro­
gram written to work under '95 will operate when you upgrade to NT.

Disk Manager and Windows '95

Using both Disk Manager and Windows '95 can be opening a can
of worms. Make sure you have the latest version (7.0 or later) of Disk
Manager before you even attempt it. Disk Manager modifies the MBR
(Master Boot Record) of your hard disk. It uses a small program locat­
ed in the MBR to trap disk calls made through Interrupt 13h. Virus
detection programs have been known to mistakenly identify the Disk
Manager code stored in the MBR as a virus. If the Disk Manager code
is accidentally removed by a virus checker, you'll need to reinstall it.
Windows '95 is smart enough to recognize Disk Manager, and will
work with it. Make sure the Disk Manager file "[Link]" is located
in the root directory of your boot drive before loading Windows '95.
The file "[Link]" should be loaded before any other files in your
[Link] that access the disk.

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Getting 32 bit Disk Access from Win 3.1

Windows 3.1 has a 32 bit disk access driver called WDCTRL. It

offers a small performance improvement in systems that have AT com­
patible disks. As the name implies, it works only with devices that are
compatible with the Wester Digital Controller used in the original IBM
AT. Fortunately, compatible devices include most IDE and EIDE drives,
as well as MFM, RLL, and ESDI devices. IfWDCTRL won't work in your
system, you'll know right away. If the drive and controller you're using
doesn't fully comply to the IBM task file specifications, WDCTRL sim­
ply won't load. If the drive and controller are partially compatible,
the system will lock up hard when the driver loads. WDCTRL is not
compatible with SCSI controllers, of course.
To enable the 32 bit driver under Win 3.1, add the following lines
under the [386Enh] section of your Windows [Link] file:

device=*int13
device=*wdctrl

You can turn 32 bit access of in the system control panel or by

placing a semicolon ";" before each of these lines to "comment them
out".

SMARTDrive 32 bit Disk Access

Windows '95 contains it's own internal software disk cache archi­
tecture. The Windows '95 cache is also automatically configured, so
you can skip this section if you're using Windows '95.
SMARTDrive is a 32 bit cache program that runs under Windows
386 enhanced mode. It has the ability to "double buffer" data stores
frequently used data in system memory for faster access. SMARTDrive
integrates well with Windows, and dynamically allocates memory as it
is needed. This feature lets Windows use your EMS memory when the
cache doesn't need it.

SMARTDrive Write Caching

Earlier versions of SMARTDrive (before version 4.0) only cached

read data. Versions 4.0 and later can cache both reads and writes.
Caching write data is commonly called "write-behind caching" or "lazy
writes". Caching write data definitely improves performance and
reduces the overall number of seeks, but it can be dangerous. Since

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data is written first to memory, not to disk, your data could be lost if a
system interruption were to occur.
Enabling write cache will cause loss of data should a system crash
or power interruption occur. SMARTDrive has built-in safety features
that check for CTRL-ALT-DEL resets and "old" data in cache. Another
safety feature flushes the SMARTDrive cache after five seconds. If the
system doesn't crash hard enough to interrupt SMARTDrive's internal
timer interrupt, these safety features will save your data.
To enable SMARTDrive Write caching, put a plus sign after the
drive letter you wish to cache. For example,

SMARTDRV D+ /E:2048

will enable write cache on drive E: with an element size of 2048. The
element size specifies the number of bytes to be moved at one time.
For more options, type SMARTDRV /?

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NOVELL COMPSURF

N ovell's COMPSURF program is a tricky beast. It is one of the most

rigorous and intensive test programs available. It's also a neces­
sary prerequisite to installing some versions of Novell Netware on a
hard drive. Compsurf was first written in 1984 when large capacity
drives were not as reliable as they are today. It uses an intensive ran­
dom and sequential read/write test to certify the drive. Compsurf
takes around one hour per 20MB of disk space to run. After testing,
Compsurf partitions the drive for use with Novell, and writes a defect
table to the drive.
Before running COMPSURF, make sure you have all the necessary
software drivers. ELS level I or level II Netware is designed to support
IDE compatible drives only. ELS Compsurf will only work with IDE,
MFM, RLL, or ESDI controllers that bear a close resemblance to the
original IBM-AT MFM controller. If you are running Netware Lite,
Advanced 286, SFT 286, or Netware 386, you have more options.
Drivers for SCSI, ESDI, and SMD controllers are available for these ver­
sions of Netware. To use a Netware driver, you must follow the
Netware installation instructions to the letter, and link the device dri­
Note:
ver with Compsurf. This will create a custom formatting and testing W'ben running
program that will operate with your controller. CompsurJ on SCSI dri­
If you are running a SCSI drive with Compsurf, be sure to answer ves, be sure to low-level
format the drive first,
NO when Compsurf asks if you wish to format the drive. Use the low­
then answer NO to the
level formatting program provided with the controller card instead. following prompts:
Compsurf can't format SCSI drives because the SCSI interface only
supports a 'FORMAT DRIVE' command, and the 'FORMAT TRACK' com­ FORMAT THE DRIVE:
NO (enter)
mand is normally ignored by SCSI controllers.
MAINTAIN DEFECT
Many newer controllers offer a "watered down" version of LIST:
Compsurf in ROM BIOS. We have yet to find a controller card BIOS NO (enter)

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that tests as well as the real Compsurf. Our feelings are that the relia­
bility demands of most network users justify the time it takes to run
the real Compsurf.
To save time and effort, it's a good idea to ask your drive dealer if
he can Compsurf your drive for you. If he's reputable and confident
in his product, this service should be available at no extra charge.
Whatever you do, choose a well built, heavy duty hard drive for
your fileserver. Novell applications are extremely disk intensive and
demand a reliable disk.

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HARDWARE COMPATABlllTY
PROBLEMS

U nfortunately, not all controller cards are compatible with all com­
puters and not all disk drives work with all controller cards.
Some of the major hardware compatibility problems we have come
across are listed below.

SCSI Arbitration on Bus Scan

On power-up, a SCSI controller communicates with the attached

devices to determine if the device is operating in synchronous or
asynchronous mode. Many SCSI controllers do not perform this arbi­
tration process correctly. This failure usually causes the system to
hang. The solution is an upgraded controller BIOS or a different con­
troller/drive combination.

SCSI Command Set Issues

SCSI command set problems occur because SCSI commands differ

among device manufacturers. These problems can usually be resolved
with a firmware upgrade on the SCSI device or controller. Be sure to
check for command set compatibility before purchasing any SCSI
devices.
In some cases, after market products are available to relieve SCSI
compatibility problems. My personal favorites for the Apple
Macintosh include FWB's Silverlining and Spot On. Corel makes an
excellent set of SCSI disk drivers for ASPI compliant PC controllers.
Storage Dimension's Speedstor is a great integration program for Sun
platforms.

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ISA Bus I/O Channel Ready Timing

Slow devices connected to the AT bus must assert a signal called

I/O CHANNEL READY to force the motherboard to wait for data. Many
faster motherboards do not conform to the original IBM AT bus timing
specs. Because they don't, a controller card requesting a wait state delay
using this line may not operate correctly. If you have a Chips &
Technology based motherboard, this can be corrected by adding a bus
wait state using extended setup. Otherwise the only solution is a new
controller card.

ISA Bus 16-Bi, Memory Transfers

This problem often occurs in older motherboards that use discrete

chip sets. On the AT bus, a signal called MEM16 must be asserted by the
bus devices in order to initiate a 16-bit data transfer. This signal must be
available almost immediately, or the system may default to 8-bit transfer.
Many of the cheaper clone motherboards do not provide valid address sig­
nals in time to decode this signal. If the address signals are not present­
ed in time, it is impossible to perform a 16-bit transfer. This causes prob­
lems with many 16-bit cards that use memory mapped I/O, such as the
WD7000 and DTC3280 SCSI controllers. Older DTK motherboards are
notorious in this regard. The solution is to switch to an 8-bit card and suf­
fer a slight loss of performance. If this is not acceptable, the only solution
is upgrading to a higher quality motherboard.

ESDI Defect Tables

Many older style controller cards have problems reading the defect
tables from some ESDI drives. This is due to the way the defect table is
recorded on the drive. The solution is upgrading to a newer style card or
rewriting the defect table using a factory analog type drive tester.

VESA VL -Bus Loading Problems

The VESA VL-Bus specification supports two cards at a 33MHz bus

speed, and only one card at 40MHz or 50MHz bus speeds. Depending on
the quality of their design and construction, some motherboards may
exceed these specifications. There's really no way to correct a VESA bus
loading problem other than lowering the bus speed or removing one
card. A clock doubling CPU (i.e. the Intel 486DX2-66) may be the solution
in some cases.

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IDE Drive MasterISlave Compatibility

When mixing different manufacturers of IDE drives on the same

jHOTTlP
cable, compatibility problems may occur. This is caused by timing incom­
patibilities and because some drives use IDE pins for different purposes
(Le. spindle sync). If you encounter a dual drive IDE situation where only
one drive works, try reversing the Master/Slave jumpers on both drives to
switch their positions in the system.

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COMMON INSTALLAlTION PROBLEMS

T he common installation problems below account for 90% of the

technical support calls at csc. Steer clear of trouble by learning
about these issues.

Handle Hard Drives Like Eggs!

Hard drives are extremely fragile. Dropping, bumping, or jarring

a hard drive can cause permanent damage. Always use a manufac­
turer approved shipping carton if you need to transport the drive
outside of the system. Never transport an optical drive with the
media inserted. Rough handling accounts for more drive failures
than all other factors combined.

Reversed Cables!

Most drive cables are not keyed - they can easily be installed
backwards. Reversed cables account for a large number of hard
drive electronic failures.
Reversing a SCSI cable will cause the terminator power line to be
grounded. This usually blows a fuse or fusable link on either the
drive or controller. Without terminator power, SCSI data transfer will
be unreliable. Make certain all cables are oriented correctly before
applying power. If you reverse a SCSI cable, you may need to replace
the fuse, or return the drive for service. Line drivers on either the
controller, drive, or both can easily be damaged if cables are
reversed. If you are unsure, don't guess - check the documentation
or call the manufacturer!

Twisted Cables

Refer to the Drive Cabling section to ensure the proper twisted

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cable is used when installing multiple Floppy, MFM, RLL, or ESDI drives.

CMOS Setup

Be sure to read the chapter that describes the differences between

physical and translated IDE parameters. You must to set CMOS to the
translated parameters.
Most ESDI drives use an IBM standard type 1 CMOS setup. This cor­
responds to a standard 10MB drive. Upon power-up, the BIOS on the
ESDI card overrides this drive type. Most SCSI controllers operate
with CMOS set to 0 (no drive installed). Double check your controller
manual for the correct CMOS setup value. Programs that use drive
table overrides for MFM and RLL drives normally use the closest match
in the ROM type table with an identical number of heads.

Hardware Conflicts

Hardware conflicts can occur if the controller card conflicts with

the interrupt, DMA, I/O address or ROM address of other cards in the
system. These conflicts are often difficult to debug. To be sure, check
the manuals for ALL of the other boards installed in the system before
jumpering the controller card.

Defect Locking

It's important to enter and lock the defect table on all MFM, RLL,
and ESDI drives. If these defects are not entered, long term reliability
will suffer. IDE and SCSI drives automatically lock out drive defects.

ISA Bus Extended Setup

Be sure to set the following extended setup parameters per your

controller card manufacturer's recommendation:

BUS CLOCK SPEED

- Usually 8-12 MHz.
16-BIT BUS WAIT STATES
- Usually 1 or 2 wait states.
AT CLOCK STRETCH
- Usually enabled.
Improper extended setup settings may cause erratic controller
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Keep Optical Drives Clean and Cool

Optical drives must be kept clean, cool and dust free for reliable
long term operation. If an optical drive is installed without a proper
flow of cool, clean air, long term reliability will suffer. When internal
optics become contaminated by dust, error rates rise significantly.
When temperatures increase, Mia drives will not operate reliably.
Most "clone" cases do not provide a proper environment for optical
drives. Most optical drives work best installed in external enclosures
with proper fans and filters. Clean fan filters regularly. Use cleaning
disks regularly on CD-ROM drives. Purchase a cleaning kit for your
erasable media.

SCSI Parity Jumpers

Most SCSI drives are shipped from the factory with parity enabled.
PC applications sometimes require that parity be disabled by moving
a jumper.

SCSIID and Termination

95% or the problems we have seen with SCSI installations are due
to improper ID settings and termination errors. Please read the sec­
tion on SCSI cabling instructions and the termination and ID warnings
before installing your SCSI peripherals. All SCSI installations require a
total of two terminators - no more and no less. This includes the ter­
minators that may be installed on the controller card or host adapter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

T he following paragraphs list some of the more common problems

encountered in drive installation. They are intended for quick
troubleshooting reference. If you are receiving an unfamiliar error
message, check the Common Error Messages listings later in this chap­
ter.

Bus Mastering Compatibility

Bus Mastering cards usually have jumpers for DMA channels, hard­
ware interrupt levels, and bus on/off time. Check these jumpers first
when installing a bus mastering controller. As described in the instal­
lation section, each controller must have its own interrupt level and
DMA channel. If you intend to use DOS programs like Windows '95
that use the protected mode of the 386/486/Pentium processor with
a bus mastering card, you will need a software driver.
Even when they are correctly installed, bus mastering controllers
sometimes experience motherboard hardware compatibility prob­
lems. If you have trouble getting a bus mastering controller to run
with your motherboard, ask the controller manufacturer if your moth­
erboard has been approved for compatibility.

CMOS Drive Type Tables

Matching CMOS tables lor IDE Drives

If you are having problems installing a drive that is not listed in

your CMOS drive type table, remember that the CMOS type does not
need to exactly match the physical parameters of the drive. Modern
IDE drives automatically 'translate' to match the physical parameters

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of the drive to match the logical parameters you select in CMOS.

That's why there are two sets of parameters listed in the drive para­
meters section. Selecting any CMOS drive type that has an identical or
lesser formatted capacity than the capacity of the drive will work. IDE
translation modes are also used to bypass the DOS 1024 cylinder lim­
itation (see the IDE installation section for more information). If you
are installing a high capacity IDE drive in an older system that doesn't
have any high capacity drives listed in the CMOS type table, programs
like SpeedS tor or Disk Manager can be used to override the CMOS
table.

ESDI anti SCSI Controller Drive Types

All PC SCSI controllers require that CMOS be set to NO DRIVES

installed. The only exception to this rule is if an IDE, MFM, or ESDI
drive is installed and coexists in the same system as the SCSI con­
troller. If this is the case, set CMOS to the drive type used by the IDE,
MFM, or ESDI drive only. Leave additional drive types set to "not
installed". SCSI controllers interrogate the SCSI bus and add drive
types when the system is first powered up.
Nearly all ESDI controllers require that CMOS be set to 'type 1'.
These ESDI cards use an on board BIOS which automatically overrides
the CMOS setting on power-up. The few ESDI controllers that don't
use a BIOS ROM require that the CMOS type exactly match the physi­
cal parameters of the drive. These cards can only be used in systems
that have a 'type 47' or user-definable CMOS table or in conjunction
with a program like SpeedS tor or DiskManager.

Compsurf Failure

Early versions of Novell Netware build the file server operating sys­
tem during installation by linking a series of object files together to
form the Netware 'kernel'. Most installation problems with Netware
result from incorrectly installed drivers. The Netware installation
process is detailed and complicated. Follow the installation instruc­
tions exactly to avoid link problems.
If you are running IDE drives with early versions of Netware, be
sure to enable translation to keep the logical number of cylinders
below 1024. Early versions of Novell will truncate any additional
cylinders.

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Watch for potential conflicts between interrupts. Most SCSI cards

use IRQ14 or IRQ15, and several network cards use them as well.
Under Novell, each card must have its own interrupt level. DOS does
not require interrupts, and many SCSI cards do not provide them in
the default configurations. If your SCSI controller works under DOS,
but not Netware, check the interrupts.
In Netware 386, the drivers are composed of 'NLM's' or Netware
Loadable Modules. NLM's are loaded after the file server is up and run­
ning. If a driver is not properly configured for Netware 386, the file
server will often 'lock up' when the driver is loaded. If this happens,
check the software installation and make sure the driver configuration
matches your hardware.

DOS Partitioning

The 1024 cylinder barrier is the most common cause of DOS par­
titioning problems. Most versions of DOS only support 1024 cylin­
ders. To keep the number of cylinders seen by DOS under 1024, do
one of the following:
If you are using an IDE drive, enable translation and increase the
number of heads of sectors per track to reduce the cylinder count.
If you are using an ESDI drive, enable the "63 sector" or "head map­
ping" mode to enable controller translation.
If you don't have translation available, the only way to access cylin­
ders above 1024 is by making a boot partition within the first 1024
cylinders, and loading an extended partition driver from within the
boot partition.
The 32 Megabyte partition barrier can also be a problem with old
versions of DOS. Versions of MS-DOS earlier than 3.3 and Compaq
DOS earlier than 3.21 lack the ability to access partitions larger than
32 megabytes. Upgrade to a later version of DOS if you encounter
this.

DOS and Windows '95 2.0GB Limit

Yes, there is a partition size limit under DOS and indow'95W It is

2048MB per partition. If this becomes an issue, consider a different
operating system like Windows NTTM or OS/2's high performance file
system. Although DOS could theoretically be made to work on larger
drives, it's not a great idea. The efficiency of DOS and Windows '95
when storing small files on large drives is poor because the DOS clus­
ter size increases as drive's capacity increases.

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Drive Selects

Many manufacturers label the drive select jumpers on drives like

this: 0,1,2,3. Others label the same select jumpers 1,2,3,4. The cor­
rect jumper depends on the position of the drive in the system, the
type of cable you are using, and the way the jumpers are labeled. See
the Installation section for more details.

Drive Won't Spin

This is frequently caused by reversed cables in SCSI and IDE instal­

lations. Check pin 1 orientation and don't forget to plug a system
power cable into the drive! "No-spins" are also often caused by a
power problem (see below).

ED Floppy Support

Most existing PC controllers do not yet support the new IBM stan­
dard 2.88MB floppy drives. Although many manufacturers advertise
the floppy controller section of their boards as "supports IMHz data
rate", the new 2.88 drives use perpendicular recording that requires
special write gate timing. Many controllers that support IMHz data
transfer rates only operate at the higher rate with "floppy tape" drives.
If you are having problems with an ED drive with a "IMHz" floppy
controller, consult the controller manufacturer to make sure the board
you have is 2.88 compatible.

ESDI Sector Sparing

Many ESDI controllers offer optional "sector sparing". Sector spar­

ing should be enabled if the drive has any significant number of
defects or if the operating system you are using can not tolerate
defects. Sector sparing reduces the formatted capacity of the drive
slightly but increases the overall reliability significantly. When sector
sparing is enabled, the controller can reallocate defects "on the fly".
Use sector sparing when ever possible.

IDE Cabling

Since IDE cables carry data at full motherboard bus bandwidth,

they must be kept as short as possible. Cables over 18" can cause
problems in most installations. The shorter the better.

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IDE MasterISIave

Unfortunately, not all IDE drives are created equally. Many IDE dri­
ves will not peacefully coexist in the Master/Slave configuration with
drives from other manufacturers. See the hardware compatibility sec­
tion for advice.

Incorrect Drive Parameters

If you are having problems with an IDE, EIDE, SCSI or ESDI drive
installation, make sure that the CMOS settings exactly match your
drive's physical or logical parameters. Some ESDI controllers reserve
one cylinder of the drive for storing configuration information.

Interrupts and DMA Channels

Most controllers running under DOS do not require interrupts. All

UNIX and Novell applications require controller interrupts for accept­
able performance. If you suspect an interrupt or DMA channel con­
flict, check the hardware reference manuals for your installed hard­
ware. The most common controller conflicts seem to be with network
cards and scanner interface boards.

Long Boot Time

Most SCSI controllers must scan the bus and "interrogate" each SCSI
device before booting. This process is long and tedious but occurs
only on initial power-up or hardware reset. There is really no way
around this with most controllers.

Long Format Time

Depending on the drive and system, a high level format may take
up to 15 seconds per cylinder. When the drive steps between cylin­
ders, an audible "click" can usually be heard. If the drive is stepping,
be patient and wait for the format to complete. If you are attempting
to format an MFM, RLL, or ESDI drive and the drive isn't stepping,
check for a reversed 20 pin cable.

Multiple Drive Support Under DOS

Most controllers support only 2 hard drives under DOS. To sup­

port additional drives, a software driver is required. If a driver for

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more drives exists, it is normally only available from the controller

manufacturer. An exception to this are CSC's AK-47 and FC-64 boards
that support 7 SCSI and 4 floppy drives without any drivers.

No BIOS Sign-On Banner

This is one of the most common installation problems. Check to

see that your controller card BIOS does not overlap the memory areas
used by other cards. In particular, watch for VGA and network cards.
If you still don't get a banner, check extended setup and make sure
that the shadow RAM is disabled in the address range occupied by the
controller BIOS.

Partition Can't Be Removed

If a drive is formatted with a 'non-dos' partition, FDISK will not

delete it. The only solution is to erase the partition sector with a sec­
tor editor or low-level format. Older versions of DOS (Le. 3.3) will not
delete the larger partitions used by newer versions of DOS (Le. 6.0).
Later versions of DOS (Le. DOS 6.0) will delete partitions created in
earlier (Le. DOS 3.3) versions of DOS. If a low level format is not in
order, a program called "Zapdisk" is available from the CSC BBS at
(408)541-8455 or [Link] to correct this. Zap disk will
remove all partition information without reformatting the entire drive.

Power Supply

Power supply problems frequently crop up in new drive installa­

tions. Most hard disk drives require 5 volts + 5% and 12 volts + 5% at
the drive connector. The power supplied to the drive must be clean
and well regulated. All modern hard drives include circuitry which
monitors the power supply voltages and shuts down the write cir­
cuitry if the input power is too far out of range. Many drives won't
even spin up if the power supply is too far off. If you suspect a power
supply problem, check the voltages at the drive power supply con­
nector while the drive spins up to speed and seeks.

INSTALLATIDN SCSI Cabling

CAUTIDN!
SCSI cables MUST be shielded for reliable operation. Many newer
SCSI cables have individually twisted pairs for each signal line. If you

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can afford it, buy the better quality twisted pair variety. Avoid com­
pletely unshielded SCSI cables at any cost.

SCSIID's

Each device installed on the SCSI bus must have a unique and sep­
arate ID number. Most SCSI controllers use ID #7, leaving the ID num­
bers between 0 and 6 available for disk drives. For reasons unknown,
some PC based tape drive software requires ID#7. If you have multi­
ple DASD drives installed, most PC controllers will scan and boot from
the lowest SCSI ID number. Exceptions to this are the Adaptec 1540
series which only boots from ID#O and the CSC FiashCache™64
which can be programmed to boot from any device.

SCSI Termination

A SCSI bus must be terminated at each physical end of the SCSI

chain. Only two terminators per bus can be used. The devices at the
physical ends of the cable must have terminators. All other devices on
the SCSI chain (including the controller if it is not at the end of the
chain) must have their terminators removed. If you are using external
and internal SCSI devices on a PC controller, remove the terminators
from the controller card.

Shadow RAM

System memory should not be used to shadow controllers that are

memory mapped. Controllers twhich are I/O mapped (Le. ESDI cards)
should be shadowed. System ROM should always be shadowed for
performance.

System Hangs On Power Up

The following are common installation errors which cause the sys­
tem to hang on power up:

Improper BIOS base address (see above)

Interrupt conflicts (see above)

Bus compatibility jumper (try it both ways)

Reversed SCSI Cable (causes termination power short circuit)

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Thermal Problems

Thermal problems are common in multiple hard drive installations

and in situations where a hard or optical drive is not adequately
cooled. Drives are mechanical devices and heat is their worst enemy.
As temperatures increase in a drive, the motor and bearings are sub­
ject to increased wear. Always make sure a hard drive has a continuous
flow of cooling air and adequate ventilation around it.

Twisted Data Cables

Twisted floppy and hard drive ribbon cables look suspiciously sim­
ilar. Floppy cables have seven twisted conductors, and hard drive
cables have five. Check the diagram in the previous chapter for a
quick identification.

Won't Boot (DOS)

If your system has been formatted and won't boot DOS, check to
see that the boot partition has been marked active in FDISK. Also
make sure that the system (hidden) files have been correctly trans­
ferred and that [Link] is present and matches the version
of the hidden files. If your system was booting correctly but sudden­
ly stopped, scan the boot sector for a virus.

Won't Boot (ESDI)

For new ESDI installations, make sure that translation and sparing
modes have been set correctly. Also make sure that the system (hid­
den) files have been correctly transferred and that COMMAND. COM is
present and matches the version of the hidden files. If your system
was booting correctly but suddenly stopped, scan the boot sector for
a virus. Check FDISK and make sure the boot partition is marked
active.

Won't Boot (IDE)

If you can use your IDE drive when booting from floppy but are
unable to boot directly from the hard drive, check to see if your IDE
drive requires "buffered interrupts". If it does, you may need to
change a jumper on the controller card. Also make sure that the sys­
tem (hidden) files have been correctly transferred and that COM­

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[Link] is present and matches the version of the hidden files. If

your system was booting correctly but suddenly stopped, scan the
boot sector for a virus. Check FDISK and make sure the boot partition
is marked active. Verify that the Master/Slave jumpers are correct. If
your drive was booting on an older motherboard, but won't boot on a
new one, check to see that the CMOS settings are identical.

Won't Boot (SCSI)

Check for unshielded cables and termination (described above). If

you are using a hard drive that has a SCSI mode jumper, try it set both
ways. Also make sure that the system (hidden) files have been cor­
rectly transferred and that COMMAND. COM is present and matches
the version of the hidden files. If your system was booting correctly
but suddenly stopped, scan the boot sector for a virus. Check FDISK
and make sure the boot partition is marked active.

COMMON ERROR MESSAGES

1790/1791 Errors

1790 is the most common error message encountered in drive

installations. A 1790 error will result when a controller has been
installed, but the attached drive is not formatted. 1791 is the same
message but refers to the second hard drive.

Attempting To Recover Allocation Unit XXX

This message appears in high level format when DOS detects a

data verification error. If you are using an IDE or SCSI drive, you
shouldn't see this message since the drive's embedded controller
should mask out most errors before DOS is aware of them. If you see
this message in an IDE or SCSI installation, check for a hardware instal­
lation problem. If you see this message in an ESDI installation, make
sure the controller is able to read the drive's defect map, and be sure
you have enabled sector sparing.

C: Drive Failure or Drive C: Error

This is a generic error message produced by the motherboard BIOS

on power-up. It is usually caused by a "not-ready" error from the disk
subsystem or an unformatted drive. Check cabling and master/slave
jumpers on new installations.

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Error Reading Fixed Disk

If you have successfully low-level formatted your drive and you

encounter this message from FDISK, the system is unable to verify the
partition sector. This is usually caused by a hardware problem, typi­
cally cabling or termination.

HOD Controller Failure

This message is usually caused by incorrect hardware installation.

Check cabling, jumpers and termination. This message will appear if
you install a SCSI controller without setting CMOS to "no drive
installed". You will also get this message if you have an IDE drive set
for slave operation and there is no master drive in the system.

Insert Disk For Drive C:

This message is caused by incorrect software driver installation.

This can happen when [Link] is used to add extended floppy
drives and the command line switches are incorrect. It also appears
when extended partition driver software is incorrectly installed.

Invalid Media Type

You have probably seen this message when formatting floppy disks
of the wrong density. It is also generated on hard disks when newer
versions of DOS utilities are used on older DOS partitions. For exam­
ple, a DOS 6.0 CHKDSK of a DOS 3.2 disk causes it. Avoid mixing DOS
versions.

No Fixed Disk Present

This message is produced by FDISK when it is unable to locate a

drive through BIOS. Check hardware installation, particularly cabling,
termination, and BIOS base address.

No Partitions Defined

This FDISK message is normal for a disk which has just been for­
matted. Be sure to set the bootable partition to "active" after creating
it with FDISK.

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No ROM Basic

The motherboard BIOS displays this message when it is unable to

locate a boot device. In IDE or ESDI installations, this message is usu­
ally caused by an incorrect CMOS drive type setting. Most SCSI con­
trollers require CMOS be set to "No drive Installed" or type O. If this
error appears in a SCSI isntallation, check cabling, termination, and the
partition sector using FDISK. Most ESDI controllers require that
CMOS be set to type 1 for each drive installed. If this message occurs
in an ESDI installation, CMOS may be accidentally set to zero. Also
make sure that the system (hidden) files have been correctly trans­
ferred and that COMMAND. COM is present and matches the version
of the hidden files. If your system was booting correctly but sudden­
ly stopped, scan the boot sector for a virus. Check FDISK and make
sure the boot partition is marked active.

Non System Disk or Disk Error

Make sure that the system (hidden) files have been correctly trans­
ferred and that [Link] is present and matches the version
of the hidden files. Check termination in SCSI installations.

No SCSI Devices Found

If no SCSI devices appear in the bus scan, check SCSI cabling, ter­
mination, and make sure that no two SCSI devices are sharing the
same ID number. Make sure that no devices are using ID #7. ID#7 is
generally reserved for the SCSI controller card.

Track 0 Bad, Disk Unusable

This fatal data error often indicates a bad drive, although it can also
be caused by improper termination.

Unable to Access Fixed Disk

This FDISK message is caused by an error reported by BIOS during

an attempt to read the drive. Check termination and cabling. When
booting from floppy but are unable to boot directly from the hard
drive, check to see if your IDE drive requires "buffered interrupts". If
it does, you may need to change a jumper on the controller card.

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UNIVERSAL IDE PARAMETERS

A ll newer IDE drives will accept any CMOS parameters that result
in a total number of Logical Blocks eLBA's) that are equal to or less
than the capacity of the drive. You can calculate any IDE drive's max­
imum LBA's by taking the total capacity of the drive and dividing it by
512. As long as the product of heads, cylinders, and sectors per track
are less than the number LBA's, and within the range of the BIOS, your
parameters will work. If you don't know what the manufacturers rec­
ommended parameters are, or if you don't have the time or inclination
to calculate them, feel free to use the table below.
Note that the location of the DOS partition sector on a drive is
determined by the sectors per track used to format the drive. If you
are moving a drive from one system to another, you will need to match
the number of sectors per track originally used to format the drive in
order for DOS to recognize all the partitions on the drive.

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FORMATTED NUMBER
NUMBER NUMBER OF

CAPACITY OF HEADS
OF CYLINDERS SECTORSffRACK

10
4
306 17

15
4
430 17

20
4
614 17

30
4
862 17

40
6
766 17

42
6
804 17

60
8
862 17

80
10
919 17

84
10
965 17

100
16
718 17

105
16
754 17

120
16
862 17

170
16
329 63

200
16
388 63

210
16
407 63

213
16
413 63

240
16
465 63

252
16
488 63

300
16
581 63

320
16
620 63

330
16
639 63

340
16
659 63

380
16
736 63

400
16
775 63

420
16
814 63

450
16
872 63

528
16
1024 63

635
16
1234 63

810
16
1572 63

850
16
1652 63

1050
16
2045 63

1060
16
2064 63

1080
16
2097 63

1260
16
2448 63

1280
16
2484 63

1626
16
3158 63

2161
16
4095 63

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HARD DRIVE LIST

L isted in the following chapter are many common hard drives and
their parameters. The capacities listed are in formatted megabytes
(1,000,000 bytes), with 512 bytes per sector. Formatted capacities
may vary slightly depending on how the drive is formatted (Le., using
sector sparing or 35/36 sectors per track). As you would expect, all
older MFM drives have 17 sectors per track, and all RLL drives thatuse
the ST-506 interface have 26 sectors per track. ESDI drives have 35,
36,48, or 63 sectors per track.
Access times listed are those published by the manufacturer. These
advertised access times are often slightly lower than the average test­
ed times. Drive information that was unavailable at the time of print­
ing is entered as dashes (-).

Landing Zone

The landing zone, or "park cylinder" of a hard drive is a location to

which the drive head carriage should be moved before the drive is
transported. Older hard drives that use stepper motor actuators had
to be manually parked before they were transported. This parking pro­
cedure moved the heads away from the data area of the disk and
reduced the chance of data loss if the drive was bumped or jarred
with the power off.
All newer hard disk drives with voice coil actuators incorporate
automatic parking mechanisms. These mechanisms are as simple as a
spring and a small latch that move and lock the heads away from the
data areas of the disk when power is removed. Because the manual
landing zone is no longer used in modern drives, we have omitted it
from the tables. If you have an older stepper motor type drive which
does require manual parking, step the heads to the maximum cylinder

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+ 1 before removing power from the drive. For example, if you have
a ST-225 which has 615 cylinders, step to the 616th cylinder before
power down if you intend to transport the drive.

Write Precomp

Write precompensation is a technique that alters the timing of data

written to a hard drive on particular cylinders. Since the track length
of cylinders that are close to the center of the disk is shorter than the
outer cylinders, the timing of data read changes.
To compensate for the difference in read data timing between
inner and outer tracks, several drives use "write precompensation"
that alters the timing of data written to inner cylinders on the drive.
All newer drives automatically generate "write precompensation"
using internal logic that senses the position of the head and adjusts
the timing of write data accordingly. Older drives depend on the con­
troller card to generate write precompensation. Since write precom­
pensation is either handled internally or not used at all on newer hard
drives the starting write precompensation cylinder is not as important
as it once was. We have omitted write precomp information in the
hard drive list to keep things simple. A valid write precompensation
start cylinder for most older drives can be calculated by dividing the
maximum cylinder number by two.

CDC, Imprimis or Seagate?

Control Data Corporation (CDC) was one of the first manufactur­

ers of high performance 5.25" hard disk drives. CDC has over the
years developed an excellent reputation for reliability. In 1987,
Control Data Corporation named its disk drive division Imprimis.
Recently, the CDC's Imprimis division was purchased by Seagate.
If you are trying to locate an Imprimis drive, please check both the
Seagate and CDC sections.

Miniscribe or Maxtor Colorado?

Due to financial difficulties, Maxtor Corporation aquired

Miniscribe in 1990. Miniscribe is now called Maxtor Colorado.
Maxtor's management and expertise in high capacity drives has
helped improve the Miniscribe product.
If you are trying to locate an older Maxtor Colorado drive, also
check in the Miniscribe section.

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CONVERTING IMPRIMIS TO SEAGATE NUMBERS

IMPRIS SEAGATE IMPRIMIS SEAGATE IMPRIS SEAGATE
94155-85 ST4085 94205-51 ST253 94351-00S STl201NS
94155-86 ST4086 94205-77 ST279R 94351-230S STl239NS
94155-96 ST4097 94211-106 ST2106N 94354-090 STl090A
94155-135 ST4135R 94216-106 ST2106E 94354-111 ST1111A
94161-182 ST4182N 94221·125 ST2125N 94354-126 ST1126A
94166-182 ST4182E 94241-502 ST2502N 94354-133 STl133A
94171·350 ST4350N 94244-274 ST2074A 94354-155 STl156A
94171-376 ST4376N 94244-383 ST2383A 94354-160 STlI62A
94181-385H ST4385N 94246-182 ST2182E 94354-186 ST1186A
94181-702 ST4702N 94246-383 ST2383E 94354-200 STl201A
94186-383 ST43836E 94351-090 STl090N 94354-239 STl239A
94186-383H ST4384E 94351-111 STllllN 94355-100 STllOO
94186-442 ST4442E 94351-126 STl126N 94355-150 STl150R
94191-766 ST4766N 94351-133S STl133NS 94356-155 STl156E
94196-766 ST4766E 94351-155 STl156N 94356-200 STl201E
94204-65 ST274A 94351-155S STl156NS 94536-111 STl1l1E
94204-71 ST280A 94351-160 STl162N 94601-12G/M ST41200N
94204-74 ST274A 94351-186S STl186NS 94601-767H ST4767N
94204-81 ST280A 94351-200 STl201N

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FINE TUNING

T his section contains a few hints on how to get the most out of
your hard disk subsystem. There are several ways of measuring
disk performance. In the PC world, the most common utility program
for comparing hard disks is CORETEST from Core International. CORETEST is included
Running CORETEST on your drive yields a crude performance rating on theHDB
companion CD-ROM.
based on the average seek time and data transfer rate of the drive
reported by the system BIOS.
If you do not specify any command line options when running
CORETEST, the program defaults to a block size of 64KB. The perfor­
mance rating you get based on a 64K block size is only part of the pic­
ture. Many common operating systems (including DOS) often transfer
data in blocks smaller than 64KB. To get an idea of how your system
performs with these smaller block sizes, use the command
CORETEST/B:xx where xx is the size of the block you would like to
test. Making a graph of the performance ratings you get for different
block sizes gives a more complete picture.

esc Test
CSC offers its own performance test program called CSCTEST that
is supplied on the CD-ROM that is enclosed with the Hard Drive Bible.
M HOT TIP

Since this program is larger than will fit on the disk in uncompressed
format, it is supplied in a self extracting compressed archive format.
To uncompress it, first change to the directory on your hard drive
where you would like to install the test program. Once you are in that
directory, type A:CSCTEST, and the program will automatically unpack
and transfer itself to your hard disk. To view the results, you will need
an EGA, VGA, or Hercules compatible monitor.
CSCTEST gives an evaluation of system performance by accurately

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measuring the number of seeks per second and 512 byte blocks trans­
ferred per second. These ratings are combined to give an overall per­
formance rating. This rating can then be compared with the rankings
of other popular systems.
There are several ways of increasing your system performance by
optimizing software setups and not changing hardware.
The two most important steps to a tuneup are optimizing inter­
leave and defragmenting files. The optimum interleave for your hard
disk system is a function of both the hardware and software in your
system. Contrary to popular opinion, 1: 1 is not the optimum inter­
leave for ALL applications. If the controller you are using does not fea­
ture a full track read-ahead cache (most older MFM, RLL, and some
imbedded controllers don't), selecting the optimum interleave will
make a significant difference in data transfer rate.
After extensive testing, we have come up with the following rules­
of-thumb regarding interleaves for older MFM and RLL controllers:

Use 4: 1 Sector Interleave With:

Older 4.77MHz XT class machines.

Use 3: 1 Sector Interleave With:

Older XT class machines with DOS applications.
Older 6MHz and 8MHz AT class machines running DOS.

Use 2: 1 Sector Interleave With:

Older 10MHz to 16MHz 286/386 machines running DOS.

Use 1: 1 Sector Interleave With:

All 20MHz or faster 386 machines running Netware.
All 20MHz or faster 386 machines running DOS.
All newer 486 and Pentium machines.

It's interesting to note that a 20MHz 386 machine running DOS can
operate faster with a 2:1 interleave controller than a 1:1. This is
because many DOS applications can't operate fast enough to take
advantage of the 1: 1 interleave. By the time the DOS application
requests the next sequential sector of disk data, the 1: 1 formatted disk
has already spun past that sector, and DOS must wait for the disk to
spin another revolution. Fortunately, if you are building up a new sys­
tem with a clock speed of 20MHz or faster, the choice is clear. Most
modern clone boards with 8MHz I/O channels and fast CPU's work
best with 1: 1 interleave. If you are tuning up an older system with a
clock speed of 20MHz or less, 2:1 interleave may be the optimum
choice.

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There is really only one way of exactly determining the actual opti­
mum interleave for your system. Test it. Popular programs like
OPTUNE or SPINRITE let you determine the optimum interleave based
on hardware considerations only. Unfortunately, these programs do
not take into account the software overhead that DOS and other oper­
ating systems create. Format the drive with an interleave value one
sector larger than suggested by SPINRITE or OPTUNE. Then load your
applications and make your own performance tests. Record the
results and then reformat with the interleave recommended by the
test program. If performance increases, you have chosen the optimum
interleave. If not, the software overhead of your applications is caus­
ing the system to operate better at the higher interleave.
Defragmenting files is the next step in increasing system perfor­
mance. As a disk is used over time, files become fragmented. The sim­
plest way to defragment files is with a program like Central Point
Software's COMPRESS. Alternately, the files can be copied to another
drive and then restored. Defragmenting files will significantly increase
your system performance.

Bullers anti FASTOPEN

Appropriate use of the DOS Buffers and FASTOPEN commands will

also improve system throughput.
The DOS Buffers command allocates a fixed amount of memory
that DOS uses to cache data while reading and writing. As many
buffers as possible should be installed in your [Link] file. Each
buffer will take a total of 548 bytes of memory (512 bytes for data and
36 for pointers). If you have extended memory available, use the IX
option to store buffers in extended RAM and keep your base 640k free
and clear. If you are using a caching controller, set the DOS Buffers
command as low as possible for best performance.
The DOS FASTOPEN program tracks the locations of files on a disk
for fast access. Access to files in a complex directory structure can be
time consuming. If you run applications that use several files (such as
dBASE, Paradox, or other database programs), FASTOPEN records the
name and physical location on the drive. When the file is reopened,
access time is significantly reduced. If you are using disk intensive
programs without FASTOPEN, your disk performance is suffering.
One of the nicest features of FASTOPEN is its ability to use extend­
ed memory. For example adding the line FASTOPEN C:100,10/X to
your [Link] file would automatically make FASTOPEN load

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using extended memory to track up to 100 files with a 10 entry extent

cache. Unfortunately, once FASTOPEN is loaded, its setup cannot be
changed. To change FASTOPEN settings, reboot the computer.
FASTOPEN is not needed under Windows '95.

Cache Programs

Caching programs such as DOS SMARTDRVSYS dramatically

improve disk system performance. Another benefit of using a good
caching program is extended drive life. Drive life is based not only on
the number of power on hours (POR), but also on the number of seek
operations. Adding even a small RAM cache will prolong drive life sig­
nificantly by reducing the number of seeks necessary. If you are using
DOS 5.0 or later, we recommend you try the SMARTDRVSYS program
included with DOS. It offers good performance, particularly with
expanded memory. You can improve drive performance dramatically
without buying extra software by adding SMARTDRV to your CON­
[Link] file.
For a few dollars more, many excellent third-party caching pro­
grams are available that offer improved performance over SMARTDRV
Two of the best cache programs we have found are PC-Cache from
HOT TIP Central Point Software and Speed Cache from Storage Dimensions.
Both of these programs enable disk caching using extended or
expanded system memory. If you purchased IBM DOS 6.1 or later, you
received PC-Cache and a defragmenting program free with DOS ­
smart buy. PC-Cache has an adjustable read-ahead feature which
improves sequential access on large files.
If you are running Unix, Database programs, or other extremely
disk intensive programs, the ultimate solution (if you can afford it) is
a caching controller card. A caching controller can provide reduced
data access times, improve throughputs, and improve your hard drive's
life span. A quick Windows performance boost can be had by moving
the swap file. If this swap file is located near frequently used data, per­
formance will be increased. If the swap file is moved to a separate
drive, performance is even better. For DOS and Microsoft Windows
users, a caching controller frees system memory for applications. Due
to the large number of requests for an inexpensive, high performance
caching controllers, CSC has designed the CSC FastCache™64 ISA
SCSI controller. We are now designing both caching and non caching
VESA VL-Bus and PCMCIA versions. A number of other Fast SCSI
caching and non-caching controllers are available, and if disk I/O is a
bottleneck, they are all worth considering.

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To sum up the fine tuning of your DOS hard drive, perform the fol­
lowing five steps for better disk performance:

1. Find the optimum interleave (Reformat if necessary).

2. Compress and defragment. i HOT TIP

3. Set buffers correctly.

4. Install FASTOPEN.

5. Use SMARTDRV, PC-CACHE, or another cache program if you do

not have a caching controller.

6. Move swap files to a physical area near data files, or to another

drive.

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HARD DRI"E PARAMETERS

MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SmORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS

NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

ALPS AMERICA
DRND-10A 10 2 615 17 60 MFM 3.5 X 1"
DRND-20A 20 4 615 17 60 MFM 3.5 X 1"
DRPO-20D 20 2 615 26 60 MFM 3.5 X 1"
DR311C 106 2 2109 63 13 IDE 3.5" 13x954x63
DR311D 106 2 2109 63 13 SCSI 3.5"
DR312C 212 4 2109 63 13 IDE 3.5" 13x965x33
DR312D 212 4 2109 63 13 SCSI 3.5"
RPO-20A 20 2 615 26 60 RLL 3.5 X 1"

AMPEX
PYXIS-7 5 2 320 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
PYXIS-13 10 4 320 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
PYSIX-20 15 6 320 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
PYXIS-27 20 8 320 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH

AREAL TECHNOLOGY
A 120 136 4 1024 60 15 IDE 2.5" 8x548x61
A 180 81 4 1488 60 15 IDE 2.5" 10x715x50
MD-2060 62 2 1024 60 19 IDE 2.5" 2x1024x60
ND-2080 80 2 1323 60 19 IDE 2.5" 9x1021x17
2085 85 2 1410 59 19 IDE 2.5" 10x976x17
2100 100 2 1632 63 19 IDE 2.5" 12x957x17

ATASI TECHNOLOGt INC.

AT-676 765 15 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
AT-3020 17 3 645 17 38 MFM 5.25" FH
AT-3033 28 5 645 17 33 MFM 5.25" FH
AT-3046 39 7 645 17 33 MFM 5.25" FH

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MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SEGORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS

NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SETTINGS

AT-3051 43 7 704 17 33 MFM 5.25" FH

AT-3051+ 44 7 733 17 33 MFM 5.25" FH
AT-3075 44 7 733 17 33 MFM 5.25" FH
AT-3075 67 8 1024 17 33 MFM 5.25" FH
AT-3085 71 8 1024 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH
AT-3128 109 8 1024 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH
AT-6120 1051 15 1925 71 13 ESDI 5.25" FH

AURA ASSOCIATES
AU63 63 2 1330 43 17 PCMCIA 1.8"
AU126 125 4 1330 43 17 PCMCIA 1.8"

BASF
6185 23 6 440 17 99 MFM 5.25" FH
6186 15 4 440 17 70 MFM 5.25" FH
6187 8 2 440 17 70 MFM 5.25" FH
6188-R1 10 2 612 17 70 MFM 5.25" FH
6188-R3 21 4 612 17 70 MFM 5.25" FH

BRAND TECHNOLOGIES
BT 3400 400 6 1800 72 12 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1" 15x1021x51
BT 3650 650 10 1800 36 12 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1" 16x1017x78
BT 8085 71 8 1024 17 25 MFM 5.25" FH
BT 8128 109 8 1024 26 25 RLL 5.25" FH
BT 8170 142 8 1024 36 36 ESDI 5.25" FH
BT 9170A 150 7 1165 36 16 IDE 3.5 X 1" 9x968x33
BT 9170E 150 7 1166 36 16 ESDI 3.5 X 1"
BT 9170S 150 7 1166 36 16 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
BT 9220A 200 9 1209 36 16 IDE 3.5 X 1" 12x968x33
BT 9220E 200 9 1210 36 16 ESDI 3.5 X 1"
BT 9220S 200 9 1210 36 16 SCSI 3.5 X 1"

BULL
D-530 25 3 987 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
D-550 43 5 987 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
D-570 60 7 987 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
D-585 71 7 1166 17 65 MFM/RLL 5.25" FH

[Link] ELECTRONICS (also see Ye-Data)

YD-3042 44 4 788 26 26 RLL 5.25" FH
YD-3082 87 8 788 26 26 RLL 5.25" FH

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MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SEGORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS

NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAaOR SETTINGS

YD-3530 32 5 731 17 26 MFM 5.25" FH

YD-3540 45 7 731 17 26 MFM 5.25" FH

CARDIFF
F-3053 44 5 1024 17 20 MFM 3.5 X 1"
F-3080E 68 5 1024 26 20 ESDI 3.5 X 1"
F-3080S 68 5 1024 26 20 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
F-3127E 109 5 1024 35 20 ESDI 3.5 X 1"
F-3127S 109 5 1024 35 20 SCSI 3.5 X 1"

CDC (see also Seagate)

94155-19 18 3 697 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-21 21 3 697 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-25 Wren I 24 4 697 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-28 24 4 697 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-36 Wren I 36 5 697 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-38 31 5 733 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-48 Wren 40 5 925 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-51 Wren 43 5 989 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-57 Wren 48 6 926 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-67 Wren 56 7 926 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-77 Wren 64 8 926 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-85 Wren 71 8 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-86 Wren II 72 9 925 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-96 Wren II 80 9 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94155-120 Wren II 102 8 960 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH
94155-135 Wren II 115 9 960 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH
94156-48 Wren II 40 5 925 17 28 ESDI 5.25" FH
94156-67 Wren II 56 7 925 17 28 ESDI 5.25" FH
94161-86 Wren II 72 9 925 17 28 ESDI 5.25" FH
94161-86 Wren III 86 9 969 26 17 SCSI 5.25" FH
94161-101 Wren III 86 9 969 26 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94161-121 Wren III 120 7 969 26 17 SCSI 5.25" FH
94161-141 Wren III 140 7 969 26 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94161-155 150 9 969 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94161-182 Wren III 155 9 969 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94166-101 Wren III 84 5 969 34 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
94166-141 Wren III 118 7 969 34 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
94166-182 Wren III 152 9 969 34 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
94171-300 288 9 1365 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
94171-344 335 9 1549 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH

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MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SECTORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS

NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

94171-350 Wren IV 300 9 1412 46 17 SCSI 5.25" FH

94171-375 Wren IV 375 9 1549 35 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94171-376 Wren IV 330 9 1546 45 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
94181-385D 337 15 791 36 11 SCSI 5.25" FH
94181-385H 330 15 791 55 11 SCSI 5.25" FH
94181-574 Wren V 574 15 1549 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94181-702 Wren V 601 15 1546 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94181-702M Wren V613 15 1549 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94186-265 Wren V 221 9 1412 34 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
94186-324 Wren V 270 11 1412 34 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
j

94186-383 Wren V 319 13 1412 34 18 ESDI 5.25" FH

94186-383H 319 15 1224 34 15 ESDI 5.25" FH
94186-383S Wren V 338 13 1412 34 19 ESDI 5.25" FH
94186-442 Wren V 368 15 1412 34 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
94186-442H Wren V 368 15 1412 34 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
94191-766 Wren VI 676 15 1632 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94191-766M 676 15 1632 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94196-383 Wren VI 338 13 1412 34 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
94196-766 Wren VI 664 15 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
94204-65 65 5 948 26 29 IDE 5.25" HH
94204-71 71 5 1032 26 29 IDE 5.25" HH 5x989x27
94204-74 Wren II 71 5 948 26 29 IDE 5.25" HH 8x933x17
94204-81 Wren II 71 5 1032 26 28 IDE 5.25" HH 8x1024x27
94205-30 Wren II 25 3 989 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
94205-41 Wren " 38 3 989 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
94205-51 Wren" 43 5 989 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
94205-77 65 5 989 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
94205-75 Wren" 60 5 989 26 30 IDE 5.25" HH 5x989x26
94211-91 Wren II 91 5 969 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
94211-106 Wren III 91 5 1022 26 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
94211-209 Wren V 142 5 1547 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
94216-106 Wren III 89 5 1024 34 18 ESDI 5.25" HH
94221-125 Wren V 107 3 1544 36 18 SCSI 5.25" HH
94221-190 Wren V 190 5 1547 36 18 SCSI 5.25" HH
94221-209 Wren V 183 5 1544 36 18 SCSI 5.25" HH
94241-383 Wren VI 338 7 1261 36 14 SCSI 5.25" HH
94241-502 Wren VI 435 7 1755 69 16 SCSI 5.25" HH
94244-219 191 4 1747 54 16 IDE 5.25" HH 16x536x44
94244-274 Wren VI 191 4 1747 54 16 IDE 5.25" HH 14x983x33
94244-383 Wren VI 338 7 1747 54 16 IDE 5.25" HH 11x952x63
94246-182 Wren VI 160 4 1453 54 15 ESDI 5.25" HH

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MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF

NO. OF SECTORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS
NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS
CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

94246-383 Wren VI 338 7 1747 54 15 ESDI 5.25" HH

94295-51 43 5 989 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
94311-136S 120 5 1068 36 15 SCSI-2 3.5" 3H
94314-136 120 5 1068 36 15 IDE 3.5" 3H 11x917x17
94316-111 Swift 98 5 1072 36 23 ESDI 3.5 x1"
94316-136 120 5 1268 36 15 ESDI 3.5 x 1"
94316-155 138 7 1072 36 15 ESDI 3.5 x 1"
94316-200 Swift 177 9 1072 36 15 ESDI 3.5 x 1"
94335-55 46 5 1268 17 25 MFM 3.5 x 1"
94335-100 83 9 1268 17 25 MFM 3.5 x 1"
94351-90 79 5 1068 29 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351-111 98 5 1068 36 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351-126 111 7 1068 29 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351-128 111 7 1068 36 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351-133 Swift 116 7 1268 36 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351 -1 33S Swift 116 5 1268 36 15 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
94351-134 117 7 1068 36 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351-155 Swift 138 7 1068 36 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351 -155S Swift 138 7 1068 36 15 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
94351 -160 Swift 142 9 1068 29 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351-172 150 9 1068 36 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351-186S 163 7 1268 36 15 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
94351-200 177 9 1068 36 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351-200S 177 9 1068 36 15 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
94351-230 Swift 210 9 1272 36 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
94351-230S Swift 210 9 1268 36 15 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
94354-90 Swift 79 5 1072 29 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 10x536x29
94354-111 Swift 98 5 1072 36 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 10x1024x17
94354-126 Swift 111 7 1072 29 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 13x984x17
94354-133 Swift 117 5 1272 36 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 14x961x17
94354-155 Swift 138 7 1072 36 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 16x993x17
94354-160 Swift 143 9 1072 29 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 9x942x33
94354-186 Swift 164 7 1272 36 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 10x971x33
94354-200 Swift 177 9 1072 36 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 11x956x33
94354-230 Swift 211 9 1272 36 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 12x989x3
94355-55 Swift 46 5 1072 17 16 MFM 3.5 x 1"
94355-100 Swift 83 9 1072 17 15 MFM 3.5 x 1"
94355-150 Swift 128 9 1072 25 15 RLL 3.5 x 1"
94356-111 Swift 98 5 1072 36 15 ESDI 3.5 x 1"
94356-155 Swift 138 7 1072 36 15 ESDI 3.5 x 1"
94356-200 Swift 171 9 1072 36 15 ESDI 3.5 x 1"

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MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SmORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS

NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FArrOR SETTINGS

94601-12G/M 1037 15 1931 VAR 15 SCSI 5.25" FH

94601-767H 665 15 1356 64 12 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
94601-767M 676 15 1508 54 12 SCSI 5.25" FH
97155-36 30 5 733 17 28 MFM 8"
9720-1123 SABRE 964 19 1610 VAR 15 SMD 8"
9720-1230 SABRE 1236 15 1635 VAR 15 SMO/SCSI8"
9720-2270 SABRE 1948 19 2551 VAR 12 SMD 8"
9720-2500 SABRE 2145 19 2220 VAR 12 SMD 8"
9720-368 SABRE 368 10 1635 VAR 18 SMO/SCSI8"
9720-500 SABRE 500 10 1217 VAR 18 SMO/SCSI8"
9720-736 SABRE 741 15 1217 VAR 15 SMO/SCSI8"
9720-850 SABRE 851 15 1635 VAR 15 SMO/SCSI8"
97229-1150 990 19 1784 VAR 15 IPI-2 8"
97500-12G 1050 17 1884 VAR 15 IPI-2 5.25" FH
97500-15G Elite 1285 17 1991 VAR 16 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
BJ7D5A 177731608 29 5 670 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
BJ7D5A!77731613 33 5 733 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
BJ7D5A!77731614 23 4 670 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH

CENTURY DATA
CAST 10203E 55 3 1050 35 28 ESDI 5.25" FH
CAST 10203S 55 3 1050 35 28 SCSI 5.25" FH
CAST 10304E 75 4 1050 35 28 ESDI 5.25" FH
CAST 10304S 75 4 1050 35 28 SCSI 5.25" FH
CAST 10305E 94 5 1050 35 28 ESDI 5.25" FH
CAST 10305S 94 5 1050 35 28 SCSI 5.25" FH
CAST 14404E 114 4 1590 35 25 ESDI 5.25" FH
CAST 14404S 114 4 1590 35 25 SCSI 5.25" FH
CAST 14405E 140 5 1590 35 25 ESDI 5.25" FH
CAST 14405S 140 5 1590 35 25 SCSI 5.25" FH
CAST 14406E 170 6 1590 35 25 ESDI 5.25" FH
CAST 14406S 170 6 1590 35 25 SCSI 5.25" FH
CAST 24509E 258 9 1599 35 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
CAST 24509S 258 9 1599 35 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
CAST 24611E 315 11 1599 35 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
CAST 24611S 315 11 1599 35 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
CAST 24713E 372 13 1599 35 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
CAST 24713S 372 13 1599 35 18 SCSI 5.25" FH

CMI
CM 3206 10 4 306 17 99 MFM 5.25" FH

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MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SECTORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS

NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

CM 3426 20 4 615 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH

CM 5018H 4 2 256 17 105 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 5206 5 2 306 17 99 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 5410 8 4 256 17 105 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 5412 10 4 306 17 99 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 5616 13 6 256 17 105 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 5619 15 6 306 17 105 MFM 5.25" FH
CN 5826 21 8 306 17 99 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 6213 11 2 640 17 105 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 6426 21 4 615 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 6426S 22 4 640 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 6640 33 6 640 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 7660 50 6 960 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
CM 7880 67 8 960 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH

CMS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.

F115ESDI-T 114 7 915 35 30 ESDI 5.25" FH
F150AT-CA 150 9 969 34 17 IDE 5.25" FH 9x986x33
F150AT-WCA 150 7 1224 36 17 IDE 5.25" FH 9x986x33
F150EQ-WCA 150 7 1224 36 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
F320AT-CA 320 15 1224 36 15 ESDI 5.25" FH
F70ESDI-T 73 2 1224 36 30 ESDI 5.25" FH
H330E1 330 7 1780 54 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
H340E1 340 7 1780 54 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
PS Ex~ress/150 150 7 1224 36 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
PS Express/320 320 15 1224 36 15 ESDI 5.25" FH

COGITO
CG-906 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
CG-912 11 4 306 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
CG-925 21 4 612 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
PT-912 11 2 612 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
PT-925 21 4 612 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH

COMPORT
2040 44 4 820 26 35 MFM 5.25" HH
2041 44 4 820 26 29 IDE 5.25" HH
2082 86 6 820 34 29 SCSI 5.25" HH

CONNER PERIPHERAILS, INC.

CP-340 42 4 788 26 29 SCSI 3.5 X 1"

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MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SEGORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS

NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SETTINGS

CP-342 40 4 805 26 29 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x805x26

CP-344 43 4 788 26 29 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x788x26
CP-2020 21 2 642 32 23 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-2024 KATO 21 2 653 32 40 IDE 2.5 HH 2x653x32
CP-2034 PANCHO 32 2 823 38 119 IDE 2.5 HH 2x823x38
CP-2064 PANCHO 64 4 823 38 19 IDE 2.5 HH 4x823x38
CP-2084 PANCHO 85 8 548 38 19 IDE 2.5 HH 8x548x38
CP-2304 215 8 1348 39 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 12x989x35
CP-3000 43 5 976 17 27 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x988x17
CP-3020 21 2 622 33 27 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-3022 21 2 622 33 27 IDE 3.5 X 1" 2x622x33
CP-3024 22 2 636 33 27 IDE 3.5 X 1" 2x636x33
CP-3040 42 2 1026 40 25 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-3044 43 2 1047 40 25 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x988x17
CP-3100 105 8 776 33 25 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-3102 104 8 776 33 25 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x776x33
CP-3104 105 8 776 33 25 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x776x33
CP-3111 112 8 832 33 25 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x832x33
CP-3114 112 8 832 33 25 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x832x33
CP-3180 84 6 832 33 25 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-3184 84 6 832 33 25 IDE 3.5 X 1" 6x832x33
CP-3200F 213 8 1366 38 19/16 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-3204F 213 16 683 38 19/16 IDE 3.5 X 1" 6x683x33
CP-3209F 213 4 1366 38 16 MCA 3.5 X 1" 6x683x38
CP-3304 340 8 1806 46 16 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x659x63
CP-3360 360 8 1806 49 12 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
CP-3364 360 8 1806 6349 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 11x702x63
CP-3500 510 12 1695 49 12 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-3504 509 12 1695 49 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x987x63
CP-3540 540 12 1806 49 12 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
CP-3544 540 12 1806 49 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x987x38
CP-4024 STUBBY 22 2 627 34 29 IDE 3.5 X 1"
CP-4044 STUBBY 43 2 1104 38 29 IDE 3.5 X 1" 7x699x17
CP-30060 60 2 1524 39 19 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-30064 61 2 1522 39 - IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x762x39
CP-3544 540 12 1806 49 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x987x38
CP-3554 544 16 1054 63 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" CMOS
CP-4024 STUBBY 22 2 627 34 29 IDE 3.5 X 1" 2x627x34
CP-4044 STUBBY 43 2 1104 38 50 IDE 3.5 X 1" 7x699x17
CP-30060 60 2 1524 39 19 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-30064 61 2 1522 39 14 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x762x39

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

CP-30080E 85 2 1806 47 17 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1"

CP-30080 84 4 1053 39 17 SCSI 3.5 X 1" 8x529x39
CP-30084 84 4 1058 39 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x529x39
CP-30084E 85 4 903 46 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x529x39
CP-30100 HOPI 120 4 1522 39 19 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
CP-30104H Allegh. 120 4 1522 39 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x762x39
CP-30104 HOPI 120 4 1522 39 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x762x39
CP-30109 HOPI 120 4 1522 39 19 MCA 3.5 X 1"
CP-30170E 170 4 1806 46 17 IDE 3.5 X 1" 11x941x33
CP-30200 212 4 2119 49 12 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
CP-30204 213 4 2119 49 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x683x38
CP-30254 251 4 1984 62 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x990x33
CP-30344 343 4 1121 60 13 IDE 3.5 X 1" 11x966x63
CP-30540 545 6 1984 62 10 FSCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
CP-31370 1371.80 14 2694 63 10 FSCSI-2 3.5 X 1"

CORE INTERNATIONAL
AT 30 31 5 733 17 26 MFM 5.25" FH
AT30R 48 5 733 26 26 RLL 5.25" FH
AT 32 31 5 733 17 21 MFM 5.25" HH
AT32R 48 5 733 26 21 RLL 5.25" HH
AT 40 40 5 924 17 26 MFM 5.25" FH
AT40R 61 5 924 26 26 RLL 5.25" FH
AT 63 42 5 988 17 26 MFM 5.25" FH
AT63R 65 5 988 26 26 RLL 5.25" FH
AT 72 72 9 924 17 26 MFM 5.25" FH
AT72R 107 9 924 26 26 RLL 5.25" FH
AT 150 150 8 1024 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
HC40 40 4 564 35 10 RLL 5.25" FH
HC 90 91 5 969 35 16 RLL 5.25" HH
HC 150 156 9 969 35 16 RLL 5.25" FH
HC 175 177 9 1072 35 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
HC 260 260 12 1212 35 25 RLL 5.25" FH
HC 310 311 12 1582 35 16 RLL 5.25" FH
HC 315 340 8 1447 57 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
HC 380 383 15 1412 35 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
HC 650 658 15 1661 53 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
HC 650S 663 14 1661 56 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
HC655 680 16 1447 57 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
HC 1000S 1200 16 1918 64 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
OPTIMA 30 31 5 733 17 21 MFM 5.25" HH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

OPTIMA 30R 48 5 733 26 21 RLL 5.25" HH

OPTIMA 40 41 5 963 17
, 26 MFM 5.25" HH

OPTIMA40R 64 5 963 26 26 RLL 5.25" HH

OPTIMA 70 72 9 918 17 26 MFM 5.25" FH

OPTIMA 70R 109 9 918 26 26 RLL 5.25" FH

CORPORATE SYSTEMS CENTER

GD 2024 21 2 653 32 23 IDE 2.5" HH 4x615x17
GD 2044 40 4 552 38 19 IDE 2.5" HH 5x980x17
GD 2061 60 4 823 38 19 IDE 2.5" HH 4x823x38
GD 2064 60 4 823 38 19 IDE 2.5" HH 4x823x38
GD 2081 85 4 1097 38 19 IDE 2.5" HH 10x976x17
GD 2084 85 4 1097 38 19 IDE 2.5" HH 10x976x17
GD 2088 121 4 1097 38 19 IDE 2.5" HH 10x976x17
GD 2121 120 4 1123 53 17 IDE 2.5" HH 14x992x17
GD 2124 120 4 1123 53 19 IDE 2.5" HH 14x99x17
GD 2254 252 6 1339 47 12 IDE 2.5" HH 16x489x63
GD 30001A 42 2 1045 40 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x980x17
GD 30080E 80 4 1053 39 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
GD 30084E 85 4 1053 39 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x526x39
GD 30085E 80 2 1806 46 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x903x46
GD 30087 80 2 1806 46 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x903x46
GD 30100 121 4 1522 39 19 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
GD 30100D 121 4 1524 39 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x762x39
GD 30174E 170 4 1806 46 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x903x46
GD 30175E 170 2 2116 63 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x904x46
GD 30200 212 4 2119 49 12 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
GD 30204 212 4 2119 49 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 12x989x35
GD 30214 213 4 2119 49 14 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x685x38
GD 30254 251 4 1895 62 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 10x895x55
GD 30270 270 16 524 63 10 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
GD 30344 330 4 2116 63 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x904x46
GD 3040A 42 2 1026 40 25 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
GD 3044 42 2 1047 40 25 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x988x17
GD 3045 42 2 1047 40 25 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x977x17
GD 30540 545 6 2243 60 10 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
GD 30544 540 6 2249 59 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x1023x63
GD 30544 540 6 2242 47 10 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
GD 31050 1037 8 2756 47 10 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
GD 3114 112 8 832 33 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 8x832x33
GD 31370 1300 14 2387 37 10 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SETTINGS

GD 3200D 212 8 1366 38 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"

GD 3200F 212 8 1366 38 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
GD 3300 340 8 1807 46 12 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
GD 3301 85 8 1806 46 12 IDE 3.5 x 1" 16x659x63
GD 3500 510 12 1695 49 12 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
GD 3504 510 12 1806 46 12 IDE 3.5 x 1" 16x987x63
GD 3544 524 6 1053 63 12 IDE 3.5 x 1" 16x1023x63
GD 5500 510 16 1441 62 12 IDE 3.5 x 1"
PI - 16E 1340 19 1772 77 15 ESDI 5.25" FH
McHuge 334 20 1020 36 18 SCSI EXT
McHuge" 641 15 1224 48 16 SCSI EXT

DATA TECH MEMORIES

DTM-553 44 5 1024 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
TM-853 44 8 640 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
DTM-885 71 8 1024 17 36 MFM 5.25" FH

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

DSP2022A 220 5 - - - IDE 2.5" 4H
DSP2022S 220 5 - - - FSCSI-2 2.5"4H
DSP3053L 535 4 - - 9.5 FSCSI-2 3.5"3H
DSP3085 852 14 - - 9 FSCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
DSP3105 1050 14 - - 9 FSCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
DSP3107L 1070 8 - - 9.5 FSCSI-2 3.53H
DSP3133L 1337 10 - - 9.5 FSCSI-2 3.53H
DSP3160 1600 16 - - 9.7 FSCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
DSP3210 2148 16 - - 9.5 FSCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
DSP5200 2000 21 - - 12 FSCSI-2 5.25" FH
DSP5300 3000 21 - - 12 FSCSI-2 5.25" FH
DSP5350 3572 25 - - 12 FSCSI-2 5.25" FH
DSP5400 4000 26 - - 12 FSCSI-2 5.25" FH
DSP34300 4300 20 - - 9 FSCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
VP3107 1075 5 - - 9 FSCSI-2 3.5"3H
VP3215 2150 10 - - 9 FSCSI-2 3.5" 3H

DISC TEC
RHD-20 21 2 615 34 23 IDE 3.5 x 1"
RHD-60 63 2 1024 60 22 IDE 3.5 x 1"

DlsaRON (ALSO SEE OTARI)

0-503 3 2 153 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CA'ACITY HEADS CYLINDERS 'ER TRACK IN MS FAaOR SETTINGS

0-504 4 2 215 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH

0-506 5 4 153 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
0-507 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
0-509 8 4 215 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
0-512 11 8 153 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
0-513 11 6 215 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
0-514 11 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
0-518 15 8 215 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
0-519 16 6 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
0-526 21 8 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH

DMA
306 11 2 612 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH

DTe
HF12 10 2 301 78 65 SCSI 5.25" HH
HF24 20 2 506 78 60 SCSI 5.25" HH

EeOL.2
EC-50 50 1 1720 60 40 10E 3.5 xi" 2x860x60
EC-100 100 2 1720 60 40 10E 3.5 xi" 2x1005x17
EC3-100 100 1 2300 85 20 10E 3.5 xi" 2x957x17
EC3-200 200 2 2300 85 20 10E 3.5 X 1" 2x986x33

ELeOH
OISCACHE 10 10 4 320 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
OISCACHE 20 20 8 320 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH

EMULEX
EMS/760 663 - - - 18 ESOI 5.25"
ER2E/760 663 - - - 17 ESOI 5.25"
ES36/760-1 663 - - - 17 ESOI 5.25"

EPSON
HO 850 11 4 306 17 99 MFM 5.25" HH
HO 860 21 4 612 17 99 MFM 5.25" HH

ESPERT
EP-340A 42 4 1040 27 25 10E 3.5 xi" 5x919x17

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SETTINGS

FUJI
FK301-13 10 4 306 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
FK302-13 10 2 612 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
FK302-26 21 4 612 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
FK302-39 32 6 612 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
FK303-52 40 8 615 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
FK305-26 21 4 615 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
FK305-39 32 6 615 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
FK305-39R 32 4 615 26 65 RLL 3.5 X 1"
FK305-58R 49 6 615 26 65 RLL 3.50 HH
FK308S-39R 31 4 615 26 65 SCSI 3.50 HH
FK308S-58R 45 6 615 26 65 SCSI 3.50 HH
FK309-26 20 4 615 17 65 MFM 3.50 HH
FK309-39 32 6 615 17 65 MFM 3.50 HH
FK309-39R 30 4 615 26 65 RLL 3.50 HH
FK309S-50R 41 4 615 26 47 SCSI 3.50 HH

FUJITSU AMERICA, INC.

M 2225D/D2 21 4 615 32 40/35 MFM 3.5 X 1"
M 2225DR 32 4 615 26 35 RLL 3.5 X 1"
M 2226D/D2 30 6 615 32 40/35 MFM 3.5 X 1"
M 2225DR 49 6 615 26 35 RLL 3.5 X 1"
M 2227D/D2 40 8 615 32 40/35 MFM 3.5 X 1"
M 2227D/D2 65 8 615 26 35 RLL 3.5 X 1"
M 2230AS 5 2 320 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
M 2230AT 5 2 320 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
M 2231 5 2 306 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH
M 2233AS 11 4 320 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH
M 2233AT 11 4 320 17 95 MFM 5.25" HH
M 2234AS 16 6 320 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH
M 2235AS 22 8 320 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH
M 2241 ASIAS2 25 4 754 32 33/30 MFM 5.25" FH
M 2242ASIAS2 43 7 754 17 33/30 MFM 5.25" FH
M 2243ASIAS2 68 11 754 17 33/30 MFM 5.25" FH
M 2243R 110 7 1186 26 25 RLL 5.25" FH
M 2243T 68 7 1186 17 25 MFM 5.25" HH
M 2245SA 120 7 823 35 25 SCSI 5.25" HH
M 2246E 172 10 823 35 25 ESDI 5.25" FH
M 2246SA 148 10 823 35 25 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2247E 143 7 1243 64 18 ESDI 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SffllNGS

M 2247S 138 7 1243 65 18 SCSI 5.25" FH

M 2247SA 149 7 1243 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2247S8 160 7 1243 19 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2248E 224 11 1243 64 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
M 2248S 221 11 1243 65 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2248SA 238 11 1243 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2248S8 252 11 1243 19 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2249E 305 15 1243 64 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
M 2249S 303 15 1243 65 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2249SA 324 15 1243 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2249S8 343 15 1243 19 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2261 E 326 8 1658 53 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
M 2262E 448 11 1658 48 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
M 2614T 180 8 1334 33 20 IDE 3.5 xi"
M 26/22SA 330 8 1435 56 12 SCSI 3.5 xi"
M 2622T 330 8 1435 56 12 IDE 3.5 xi"
M 2623SA 425 10 1435 56 12 SCSI 3.5 xi"
M 2623T 425 10 1435 56 12 IDE 3.5 X 1"
M 2624SA 520 12 1435 56 12 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
M 2624T 520 12 1435 56 12 IDE 3.5 xi"
M 2635FA 425 9 1435 64 12 SCSI-1&2 3.5 xi"
M 2651S 1313 16 1944 64 11 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
M 2652S 1752 20 1944 84 11 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
M 2652P 1586 20 1893 84 11 IPI-2 5.25" FH
M 2653 1400 15 2078 88 12 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2654 2100 21 2179 88 12 SCSI 5.25" FH
M 2671P 2640 15 2671 88 12 IPI-2 5 x8.5 x15"

HEWLETT·PACKARD
HP-97500 20 - - - - SCSI 3.5x 1"
HP-97530E 136 4 - - 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
HP-97530S 204 6 - - 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
HP-97532E 103 - - - 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-97500 20 4 615 17 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
HP-97530E 136 4 1229 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-97530S 204 6 1643 64 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
HP-97532E 103 4 1643 64 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-97533E 155 6 1643 64 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-97536E 311 12 1643 64 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-97544E 340 8 1457 57 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-97544S/D 331 8 1447 56 17 SCSI 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

HP-97544T/P 331 8 1447 56 17 SCSI-2 5.25" FH

HP-97548E 680 16 1457 57 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-97548S/F 663 16 1447 56 17 SCSI 5.25" FH
HP-97548T/P 663 16 1447 56 17 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-97549T/P 1000 16 1911 64 18 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-97556E 681 11 1680 72 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
HO-97556 677 11 1670 72 13.5 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-97556T/P 673 11 1670 72 14 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-97558E 1084 15 1962 72 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-97558 1069 15 1935 72 13.5 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-97558T/P 1075 15 1952 72 14 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-97560 1355 19 1935 72 13.5 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-97560E 1374 19 1962 72 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-97560T/P 1363 19 1952 72 14 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-C2233 234 5 1546 72 12.6 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1"
HP-C2233S 238 5 1511 49 13 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
HP-C2234 328 7 1546 61 12.6 IDE 3.5 X 1" 10x1016x63
HP-C2234S 334 7 1511 61 13 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
HP-C2235 422 9 1546 61 12.6 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1" 13x1006x63
HP-C2235S 429 9 1511 73 13 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
HP-C3007 1370 13 2255 73 11.5 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-C3009 1792 17 2255 73 11.5 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-C3010 2003 19 2255 73 11.5 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-C3010 1027 19 1100 73 9 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
HP-D1660A 333 8 1457 57 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
HP-D1661A 667 16 1457 57 16 ESDI 5.25" FH

HITACHI AMERICA
DK 301-1 10 4 306 17 85 MFM 3.5 X 1"
DK 301-2 15 6 306 17 85 MFM 3.5 X 1"
DK 312C-25 209 10 1076 38 16 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
DK 312C-25 251 12 1076 38 16 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
DK 314C-41 419 14 1076 38 17 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
DK 315C-11 1100 15 1457 63 11.8 FSCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
DK 315C-14 1400 15 1457 63 11.8 FSCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
DK 502-2 21 4 615 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
DK 511-5 30 5 699 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
DK 511-5 42 7 699 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
DK 511-8 67 10 823 17 23 MFM 5.25" FH
DK 512-8 67 5 823 34 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
DK 512C-8 67 5 823 34 23 SCSI 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SffllNGS

OK 512-12 94 7 823 34 23 ESDI 5.25" FH

OK 512C-12 94 7 823 34 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
DK 512-17 134 10 823 34 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
DK 512C-17 134 10 819 34 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
DK 514-38 330 14 903 51 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
DK 514C-38 321 14 903 51 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
OK 514S-38 330 14 903 51 14 SMD 5.25" FH
DK 515-12 1229 15 1224 69 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
DK 515-78 673 14 1361 69 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
DK 515C-78 370.5 14 1261 69 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
OK 515C-78 670.5 14 1261 69 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
DK 516-12 1230 15 1778 77 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
DK 516-15 1320 15 2235 77 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
DK 516C-16 1500 15 2172 81 14 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
OK 517C 2900 21 2381 81 12.8 FSCSI·2 5.25" FH
OK 517C-26 2000 14 2381 81 12 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
OK 517C-37 2000 21 2381 81 12 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
DK 521-5 42 6 823 17 25 MFM 5.25" HH
OK 522-10 103 6 823 36 25 ESDI 5.25" HH
OK 522C-10 88 6 819 35 25 SCSI 5.25" HH

HYOSUNG
HC 8085 71 8 1024 17 25 MFM 5.25" FH
HC 8128 109 8 1024 26 25 MFM 5.25" FH
HC 8170E 150 8 1024 36 25 ESDI 5.25" FH

IBM CORPORATION
20MB{2} 21 4 615 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
20MB{13} 21 8 306 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
30MB(22} 31 5 733 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
0660-371 320 14 949 48 12 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
0661-467 400 14 1199 48 11 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
0663-H11/L11 868 13 2051 66 10 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
0663-H12/L 12 1004 15 2051 66 10 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
0671E 319 15 1224 34 20 ESDI 5.25" HH
0671S 319 15 1224 34 20 SCSI 5.25" HH
0681 476 11 1458 58 13 SCSI-2 5.25" HH
WDS-L40 41 2 1038 39 17 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
WDA-L42 42 2 1067 39 17 IDE 3.5 X 1"
WDS-L42 42 2 1066 39 17 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
WS-240 43 2 1120 38 19 PS/2 2.5"

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYUNDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SIDINGS

WDA-240 43 2 1122 38 19 IDE 2.5" 14x10214x33

WDS-240 43 2 1120 38 19 SCSI 2.5"
WD-380 80 4 1021 39 16 PS/2 3.5 x 1"
WDA-380 80 4 1021 39 16 IDE 3.5 x 1" 9x1021x17
WDS-380 80 4 1021 39 16 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
WD-387 61 4 928 32 23 PS/2 3.5 x 1"
WD-3100 105 2 1990 44 12 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
WD-3158 120 8 920 32 23 PS/2 3.5 x 1"
WD-3160 160 8 1021 39 16 PS/2 3.5 x 1"
WDA-3160 160 8 1021 39 16 IDE 3.5 x 1" 8x1021x39
WDS-3160 160 8 1021 39 16 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
WDS-2200 210 4 1990 44 12 SCSI 3.5 x 1"

IMI
5006 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
5007 5 2 312 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
5012 10 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
5018 15 6 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
5021H 15 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
7720 21 4 310 17 85 MFM 8"
7740 43 8 315 17 85 MFM 8"

INTERGRAL PERIPHERALS
1862 64 3 - 17 18 IDE -

IOMEGA
MultiDisk 150 150 2 1380 36 18 SCSI-2 Remov 5.25"

JCT
100 5 2 226 17 110 MFM 5.25" HH
105 7 4 306 17 110 MFM 5.25" HH
110 14 8 306 17 130 MFM 5.25" HH
120 20 4 615 17 100 MFM 5.25" HH
1000 5 2 226 17 110 Comm. 5.25" HH
1005 7 4 306 17 110 Comm. 5.25" HH
1010 14 8 306 - 130 Comm. 5.25" HH

JVC COMPANIES OF AMERICA

JD-E2042M 42 2 973 43 16 IDE 2.5" 4H
JD-E2085M 85 4 973 43 16 IDE 2.5" 4H
JD-E2825P(A) 21 2 581 36 25 IDE 3.5" 4H

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

JD-E2825P(S} 21 2 581 36 25 SCSI 3.5"4H

JD-E2825P(X} 21 2 581 36 25 IDE 3.5"4H

JD-E2850P(A) 42 3 791 35 25 IDE 3.5"4H

JD-E2850P(S) 42 3 791 35 25 SCSI 3.5"4H

JD-E2850P(X) 42 3 791 35 25 XT-IDE 3.5"4H

JD-E3824TA 21 2 436 48 28 - 3.5" 3H

JD-E3848HA 42 4 436 48 29 - 3.5"3H

JD-E3848P(A} 42 2 862 48 25 IDE 3.5" 4H

JD-E3848P(S) 42 2 862 48 25 SCSI 3.5" 4H

JD-E3848P(X} 42 2 862 48 25 XT-IDE 3.5" 4H

JD-E3896P{A) 84 4 862 48 25 IDE 3.5"4H

JD-E3896P{S) 84 4 862 48 25 SCSI 3.5"4H

JD-E3896P{X) 84 4 862 48 25 XT-IDE 3.5"4H

JD-E3896V{A) 84 4 862 48 25 IDE 3.5"3H

JD-E3896V{S} 84 4 862 48 25 SCSI 3.5"3H

J0- E3896V(X) 84 4 862 48 25 XT-IDE 3.5" 3H

JD-F2042M 42 2 973 43 16 IDE 2.5" 4H

JD3842HA 21 2 436 48 28 - 3.5"3H

JD3848HA 43 4 436 48 29 - 3.5" 3H

KALOK CORPORATION
KL 320 Octagon I 21 4 615 17 48 MFM 3.5 xi"

KL 330 Octagon I 32 4 615 26 40 RLL 3.5 xi"

KL 341 Octagon I 40 4 644 26 25 SCSI 3.5 xi"

KL 343 Octagon I 42 4 676 31 25 IDE 3.5 xi"

KL 3100 Octagon II 105 6 820 35 19 IDE 3.5 xi"

KL 3120 Octagon II 120 6 820 40 19 IDE 3.5 xi"

P5-125 125 2 2048 80 17 IDE 3.50 x .5"

P5-250 251 4 2048 80 17 IDE 3.50 x .5"

KYOCERA ELEaRONICS, INC.

KC 20AlB 21 4 615 17 65/62 MFM 3.5 xi"

KC 30AlB 32 4 615 26 65/62 RLL 3.5 xi"

KC 40GA 41 2 1075 26 28 IDE 3.5 xi"

KC80C 87 8 787 28 28 SCSI 3.5 xi"

LANSTOR
LAN-64 71 8 1024 17 - MFM 5.25" FH

LAN-115 119 15 918 17 - MFM 5.25" FH

LAN-140 142 8 1024 34 - ESDI 5.25" FH

LAN-180 180 8 1024 26 - RLL 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAaOR SmlNGS

LAPINE
3522 10 4 306 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
LT 10 10 2 615 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
LT20 20 4 615 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
LT 200 20 4 614 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
LT 300 32 4 614 26 65 RLL 3.5 X 1"
LT 2000 20 4 614 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
TITAN 20 21 4 615 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
TITAN 30 33 4 615 26 65 RLL 3.5 X 1"
TITAN 3532 32 4 615 26 65 RLL 3.5 X 1"

MAXTOR CORPORATION
2585 85 4 1092 36 15 IDE 2.5" HH 10x976x17
25128A 128.2 4 1092 48 15 IDE 2.5" HH 15x980x17
25252A,S 251 6 1320 63 12 IDE/SCSI 17 mm high 15x990x33
7080A,S 80 4 1170 36 17 IDE/SCSI 1" high 9x1021x17
7120A, S 120 4 1516 42 15 IDE/SCSI 1" high 14x984x17
7213A,S 213 4 1690 48 15 IDE/SCSI 1" high 13x969x33
7245A, S 244 4 1881 48 15 IDE/SCSI 1" high 15x962x33
LXT-50S 48 4 733 32 27 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
LXT-100S 96 8 733 32 27 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
LXT-200A 207 7 1320 45 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 12x1020x33
LXT-200S 191 7 1320 33 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
LXT-213A 213 7 1320 55 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 13x969x33
LXT-213S 200 7 1320 55 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
LXT-340A 320 7 1560 47 13 IDE 3.5 X 1" 10x992x63
LXT-340S 320 7 1560 47 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
LXT-4/37A 437 9 1560 63 13 IDE 3.5 X 1" 14x967x63
LXT-437S 437 9 1560 63 13 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
LXT-535A 535 11 1560 63 12 IDE 3.5 X 1"
LXT-535S 535 11 1560 63 12 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
PO-12S Panther 1224 15 1224 63 13 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
P1-08E Panther 696 9 1778 72 12 ESDI 5.25" FH
P1-08S Panther 696 9 1778 72 12 SCSI 5.25" FH
P1-12E Panther 1051 15 1778 72 13 ESDI 5.25" FH
P1-12S Panther 1005 19 1216 72 10 SCSI 5.25" FH
P1-13E Panther 1160 15 1778 72 13 ESDI 5.25" FH
P1-16E Panther 1331 19 1778 72 13 ESDI 5.25" FH
P1-17E Panther 1470 19 1778 72 13 ESDI 5.25" FH
P1-17S Panther 1759 19 1778 85 13 SCSI-2 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

MXT 540SUAL 540 7 2367 41 7.5/8.5 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x1024x63

MXT 1240S 1.24GB 15 2367 41 8.5/9 SCSI-2 3.5"
RXT-800HS 786 1 2410 88 108 SCSI 5.25" FH
TAHITI {M/O) 650 1 2870 104 35 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 1050 38 5 902 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
XT 1065 52 7 918 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
XT 1085 69 8 1024 17 27 MFM 5.25" FH
XT 1105 82 11 918 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
XT 1120R 104 8 1024 26 27 RLL 5.25" FH
XT 1140 116 15 918 17 26 MFM 5.25" FH
XT 1140E 140 15 1141 17 28 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 1240R 196 15 1024 26 27 RLL 5.25" FH
XT 2085 72 7 1224 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
XT 2140 113 11 1224 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
XT 2190 159 15 1224 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
XT 3170 129 9 1224 26 30 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 3280 216 15 1224 26 30 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 3380 277 15 1224 26 27 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 4170E 157 7 1224 35 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 4170S 157 7 1224 36 14 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 4175E 149 7 1224 34 27 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT4179E 158 7 1224 36 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 4230E 203 9 1224 35 15 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 4280E 234 11 1224 34 27 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 4280S 241 11 1224 36 27 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 4380E 338 15 1224 35 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 4380S 337 15 1224 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 8380E 360 8 1632 54 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 8380EH 361 8 1632 54 13.5 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 8380S 360 8 1632 54 14 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 8380SH 361 8 1632 54 13.5 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 8610E 541 12 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 8702S 616 15 1490 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 8760E 676 15 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 8760EH 677 15 1632 54 13.5 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 8760SH 670 15 1632 54 14.5 SCSI 5.25" FH
XT 8800E 694 15 1274 71 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
XT 81000E 889 15 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH

MAITOR COLORADO (also see Miniscri"e)

7040A Cheyene 42 2 1170 36 17 IDE 3.5 x 1" 5x977x17

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

7040S Cheyene 40 2 1155 36 17 SCSI 3.5 X 1"

7060A Cheyene 65 2 1516 42 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 7x984x17
7060S Cheyene 65 2 1516 42 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
7080A Cheyene 81 4 1170 36 17 IDE 3.5 X 1" 9x1021x17
7080S Cheyene 65 4 1155 36 15 IDE 3.5 X 1"
7120A Cheyene 65 4 1516 42 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 14x984x17
7120S Cheyene 130 4 1516 42 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
8051A 43 4 745 28 28 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x977x17

MEGA DRIVE SYSTEMS

P-42 42 3 834 33 19 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
P-84 84 6 834 33 19 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
P-105 105 6 1019 33 19 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
P-120 120 5 1123 33 14 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
P-170 170 7 1123 33 14 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
P-210 210 7 1156 33 14 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
P-425 425 9 1512 63 12 SCSI 3.5 X 1"

MEMOREX
310 2 2 118 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH
321 5 2 320 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
322 10 4 320 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
323 15 6 320 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
324 20 8 320 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
450 10 2 612 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
512 25 3 961 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
513 41 5 961 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
514 58 7 961 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH

M/CROPOLIS CORPORATION
1202 45 7 977 17 - MFM 8"
1223 45 7 977 17 - MFM 8"
1302 20 3 830 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
1303 34 5 830 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
1304 41 6 830 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
1323 35 4 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
1323A 44 5 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
1324 53 6 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
1324A 62 7 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
1325 71 8 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
1333 35 4 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH

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NUMBER
CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

1333A 44 5 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH

1334 53 6 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
1334A 62 7 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
1335 71 8 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
1352 30 2 1024 36 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
1352A 41 3 1024 36 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
1353 75 4 1024 36 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
1353A 94 5 1024 36 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
1354 113 6 1024 36 23 ESDI 5.24" FH
1354A 132 7 1024 36 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
1355 151 8 1024 36 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
1373 73 4 1024 36 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
1373A 91 5 1024 36 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
1374 109 6 1024 36 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
1374A 127 7 1024 36 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
1375 146 8 1024 36 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
1488-15 675 15 1628 54 16 SCSI 5.25 "FH
1516-10S 678 10 1840 72 13 ESDI 5.25" FH
1517-13 922 13 1925 72 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
1518 1419 15 2100 72 14.5 ESDI 5.25" FH
1518-14 993 14 1925 72 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
1518-15 1064 15 1925 72 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
1528 1341 15 2094 72 14.5 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
1528-15 1354 15 2106 84 14 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
1538-15 872 15 1925 71 15 ESDI 5.25" FH
1548 1748 15 2096 72 14 FSCSI-2 5.25" FH
1551 149 7 1224 34 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1554-7 158 7 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1554-11 234 11 1224 34 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1555-8 180 8 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1555-9 203 9 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1555-12 255 12 1224 34 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1556-10 226 10 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1556-11 248 11 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1556-13 276 13 1224 34 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1557-12 270 12 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1557-13 293 13 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1557-14 315 14 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1557-15 338 15 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
1558-14 315 14 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25' FH
1558-15 338 15 1224 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

1566-11 496 11 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH

1567-12 541 12 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
1567-13 586 13 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
1568-14 631 14 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
1568-15 676 15 1632 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
1576-11 243 11 1224 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
1577-12 266 12 1224 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
1577-13 287 13 1224 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
1578-14 310 14 1224 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
1578-15 332 15 1224 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
1586-11 490 11 1632 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
1578-12 535 12 1632 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
1587-13 279 13 1632 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
1588 667 15 1626 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
1588-14 624 14 1632 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
1588-15 668 15 1632 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
1596-10S 668 10 1834 72 35 SCSI 5.25" FH
1597-13 909 13 1919 72 14 SCSI 5.25" FH
1598 1034 15 1922 72 14.5 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
1598-14 979 14 1919 72 14 SCSI 5.25" FH
1598-15 1098 15 1928 71 14.5 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
1624 667 7 2099 72 15 FSCSI-2 5.25" HH
1653-4 92 4 1249 36 16 ESDI 5.25" HH
1653-5 115 5 1249 36 16 ESDI 5.25" HH
1654-6 138 6 1249 36 16 ESDI 5.25" HH
1654-7 161 7 1249 36 16 ESDI 5.25" HH
1663-4 197 4 1780 36 14 ESDI 5.25" HH
1663-5 246 5 1780 36 14 ESDI 5.25" HH
1664-7 345 7 1780 54 14 ESDI 5.25" HH
1673-4 90 4 1249 36 16 SCSI 5.25" HH
1673-5 112 5 1249 36 16 SCSI 5.25" HH
1674-6 135 6 1249 36 16 SCSI 5.25" HH
1674-7 158 7 1249 36 16 SCSI 5.25" HH
1683-4 193 4 1776 54 14 SCSI 5.25" HH
1683-5 242 5 1776 54 14 SCSI 5.25" HH
1684-6 291 6 1776 54 14 SCSI 5.25" HH
1684-7 340 7 1776 54 14 SCSI 5.25" HH
1743-5 112 5 1140 28 15 IDE 3.5 X 1"
1744-6 135 6 1140 28 15 IDE 3.5 X 1"
1744-7 157 7 1140 28 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 10X929X33
1745-8 180 8 1140 28 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 11X968X33

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

1745-9 202 9 1140 28 15 IDE 3.5 xi" 12X986X33

1773-5 115 5 1140 28 15 SCSI 3.5 xi"
1774-6 135 6 1140 28 15 SCSI 3.5 xi"
1774-7 157 7 1140 28 15 SCSI 3.5 xi"
1775-8 180 8 1140 28 15 SCSI 3.5 xi"
1775-9 202 9 1140 28 15 SCSI 3.5 xi"

MICROSCIENCE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

4050 45 5 1024 17 18 MFM 3.5 xi"
4060 68 5 1024 26 18 RLL 3.5 xi"
4070 62 7 1024 17 18 MFM 3.5 xi"
4090 95 7 1024 26 18 RLL 3.5 xi"
5040 46 3 855 35 18 ESDI 3.5 xi"
5070 77 5 855 35 18 ESDI 3.5 xi"
5070-20 86 5 960 35 18 ESDI 3.5 xi"
5100 107 7 855 35 18 ESDI 3.5 xi"
5100-20 120 7 960 35 18 ESDI 3.5 xi"
5160 159 7 1271 35 18 ESDI 3.5 xi"
6100 110 7 855 36 18 SCSI 3.5 xi"
7040 47 3 855 36 18 IDE 3.5 xi" 6x890x17
7070-20 86 5 960 35 18 IDE 3.5 xi" 9x919x17
7100 107 7 855 35 18 IDE 3.5 xi" 12x1024x17
7100-20 120 7 960 35 18 IDE 3.5 xi" 14x984x17
7100-21 121 5 1077 44 18 IDE 3.5 xi" 14x984x17
7200 201 7 1277 44 18 IDE 3.5 xi" 12x964x33
7400 420 8 1904 39 15 IDE 3.5 xi" 13x1001x63
8040 43 2 1047 40 25 IDE 3.5 xi" 5x977x17
8040/MLC 42 2 1024 40 25 IDE 3.5 xi" 5x977x17
8080 85 2 1768 47 17 IDE 3.5 xi" 10x976x17
8200 210 4 1904 39 16 IDE 3.5 X 1" 12x986x33
FH 2414 367 8 1658 54 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
FH 2777 688 15 1658 54 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
FH 3414 367 8 1658 54 14 SCSI 5.25" FH
FH 3777 688 15 1658 54 14 SCSI 5.25" FH
FH 21200 1062 15 1921 72 13 ESDI 5.25" FH
FH 21600 1418 15 2147 86 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
FH 31200 1062 15 1921 72 13 SCSI 5.25" FH
FH 31600 1418 15 2147 86 14 SCSI 5.25" FH
HH 312 10 4 306 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 315 10 4 306 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 325 21 4 612 17 80 MFM 5.25" HH

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NO. OF SECTORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS
NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS
CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

HH 330 33 4 612 26 105 RLL 5.25" HH

HH 612 11 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 625 21 4 612 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 712 11 2 612 17 105 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 712A 11 2 612 17 75 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 725 21 4 612 17 105 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 738 33 4 612 26 105 RLL 5.25" HH
HH 825 21 4 615 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 830 33 4 615 26 65 RLL 5.25" HH
HH 1050 45 5 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 1060 66 5 1024 25 28 RLL 5.25" HH
HH 1075 62 7 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 1080 68 7 1024 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
HH 1090 80 7 1314 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 1095 95 7 1024 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
HH 1120 122 7 1314 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
HH 2012 10 4 306 17 80 MFM 5.25" HH
HH 2120 128 7 1024 35 28 ESDI 5.25" HH
HH 2160 160 7 1276 35 28 ESDI 5.25" HH
HH 3120 121 5 1314 36 28 SCSI 5.25" HH
HH 3160 169 7 1314 36 28 SCSI 5.25" HH

MINISCRIBE CORPORATION
1006 5 2 306 17 179 MFM 5.25" FH
1012 10 4 306 17 179 MFM 5.25" FH
2006 5 2 306 17 93 MFM 5.25" FH
2012 11 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
3006 5 2 306 17 - MFM 5.25" HH
3012 10 2 612 17 155 MFM 5.25" HH
3053 44 5 1024 17 25 MFM 5.25" HH
3085 71 7 1170 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
3085E 72 3 1270 36 17 ESDI 5.25" HH
3085S 72 3 1255 36 17 SCSI 5.25" HH
3130E 112 5 1250 36 17 ESDI 5.25" HH
3130S 115 5 1255 36 17 SCSI 5.25" HH
3180E 157 7 1250 36 17 ESDI 5.25" HH
3180S 153 7 1255 36 17 SCSI 5.25" HH
3180SM 160 7 1250 36 17 SCSI 5.25" HH
3212/3212 PLUS 11 2 612 17 85/53 MFM 5.25" HH
3412 21 4 615 17 60 MFM 5.25" HH
3425/3425 PLUS 21 4 615 17 85/53 MFM 5.25" HH

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FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SEGORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS
NUMBER
CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SETTINGS

3438/3438 PLUS 32 4 615 26 85/53 RLL 5.25" HH

3650/3650F 42 6 809 17 61/46 MFM 5.25" HH
3675 63 6 809 26 61 RLL 5.25" HH
4010 8 2 480 17 133 MFM 5.25" FH
4020 17 4 480 17 133 MFM 5.25" FH
5330 25 6 480 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH
5338 32 6 612 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
5440 32 8 480 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
5451 43 8 612 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
6032 26 3 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
6053/6053 II 44 5 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
6074 62 7 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
6085 71 8 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
6128 110 8 1024 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH
6170E 130 8 1024 36 28 ESDI 5.25" FH
6212 10 2 612 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
7040A 40 4 980 36 19 IDE 3.5 X 1"
7040S 40 2 1156 36 19 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
7080A 80 4 980 36 19 IDE 3.5 X 1"
7080S 81 4 1155 36 19 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
7426 21 4 612 17 65 MFM 3.5"
8048 40 4 1024 36 65 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
8051A 43 4 745 28 28 IDE 3.5 X 1"
8051 AT 42 4 745 28 28 IDE 3.5 X 1"
8051 45 4 793 28 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
8212 11 2 612 17 68 MFM :3.5 X 1"
8225 20 2 771 26 68 RLL 3.5 X 1"
8225AT 21 2 745 28 28 IDE 3.5 X 1"
8225C 21 2 798 26 68 RLL 3.5 X 1"
8225S 21 2 804 26 68 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
8225XT 21 2 805 26 68 XT-IDE 3.5 X 1"
8412 10 4 306 17 50 MFM 3.5 X 1"
8425/8425F 21 4 615 17 68/40 MFM 3.5 X 1"
8425S 21 4 612 17 68 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
8425XT 21 4 615 17 68 XT-IDE 3.5 X 1"
8434F 32 4 615 26 40 RLL 3.5 X 1"
8438/8438F 32 4 615 26 68/40 RLL 3.5 X 1"
8438XT 31 4 615 26 68 XT-IDE 3.5 X 1"
8450 40 4 771 26 45 RLL 3.5 X 1"
8450AT 42 4 745 28 40 IDE 3.5 X 1"
8450C 42 4 748 26 45 RLL 3.5 X 1"
8450XT 42 4 805 26 45 XT-IDE 3.5 X 1"
9000E 338 15 1224 36 16 ESDI 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

9000S 347 15 1220 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH

9230E 203 9 1224 36 36 ESDI 5.25" FH
9230S 203 9 1224 36 36 SCSI 5.25" FH
9380E 338 15 1224 36 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
9380S 347 15 1224 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
9380SM 319 15 1218 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
9424E 360 8 1661 54 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
9424S 355 8 1661 54 17 SCSI 5.25" FH
9780E 676 15 1661 54 17 ESDI 5.25" FH
9780S 668 15 1661 54 17 SCSI 5.25" FH

MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS
M2860-1 21 4 620 17 120 MFM 8"
M2860-2 50 6 681 17 120 MFM 8"
M2860-3 85 8 681 17 120 MFM 8"
MR 521 10 2 612 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
MR522 20 4 612 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
MR 533 25 3 971 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
MR 535 42 5 977 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH
MR 535R 65 5 977 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
MR 535S 50 5 977 26 28 SCSI 5.25" HH
MR 537S 76 5 977 26 28 SCSI 5.25" HH
MR 5310E 101 5 977 26 28 ESDI 5.25" HH

MITSUMI ELEaRONICS CORPORATION

HD2509AA 92 4 - 52 16 IDE 2.5" X 4H
HD 2513AA 130 4 - 52 16 ide 2.5" X 4H

MMI
M 106 5 2 306 17 75 MFM 3.5 x 1"
M 112 10 4 306 17 75 MFM 3.5 x 1"
M 125 20 8 306 17 75 MFM 3.5 x 1"
M 212 10 4 306 17 75 MFM 5.25" HH
M 225 20 8 306 17 75 MFM 5.25" HH
M 306 5 2 306 17 75 MFM 3.5 x 1"
M 312 10 4 306 17 75 MFM 5.25" HH
M 325 20 8 306 17 75 MFM 5.25" HH
M 5012 10 4 306 17 75 MFM 3.5 x 1"

NCR CORPORATION
6091-5101 323 9 1350 26 27 SCSI 5.25"
6091-5301 675 15 1350 26 25 SCSI 5.25"

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

NEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.

2247 87 6 841 VAR 80 SMD 8"
D 3126 20 4 615 17 85 MFM 3.5 X 1"
D 3142 42 8 642 17 28 MFM 3.5 X 1"
D 3146H 40 8 615 17 35 MFM 3.5 X 1"
D 3661 118 7 915 36 40 ESDI 3.5 X 1"
D 3735 56 2 1084 41 20 AT-IDE 3.5 X 1"
D 3755 105 4 1250 41 20 AT-IDE 3.5 X 1"
D 3756 105 4 1251 41 19 PC/AT 3.5"
D 3761 114 7 915 35 20 AT-IDE 3.5 X 1"
D 3765 176 4 1486 58 16.5 PC/AT 3.5"
D3772 331 7 1468 63 14 PC/AT 3.5"
D 3781 425 9 1464 63 15 PC/AT 3.5"
D 3835 45 2 1084 41 20 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
D 3855 105 4 1250 41 20 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
D 3856 105 4 1251 41 19 SCSI 3.5"
D 3861 114 7 915 35 20 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
D 3865 176 4 1486 58 16.5 SCSI 3.5"
D 3872 331 7 1468 63 14 SCSI 3.5"
D 3881 425 9 1464 63 15 SCSI-2 3.5 "
D 5114 5 2 305 17 - MFM 5.25"
D 5124 10 4 309 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
D 5126/D 5216H 20 4 612 17 85/40 MFM 5.25" HH
D 5127H 32 4 615 26 85 RLL 5.25" HH
D 5146/D 5146H 40 8 615 17 85/40 MFM 5.25" HH
D 5147H 65 8 615 26 85 RLL 5.25" HH
D 5392 22 8 615 26 14 IPI-2 5.25" FH
D 5452 71 10 823 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
D 5652 143 10 823 17 23 ESDI 5.25" HH
D 5655 153 7 1224 35 18 ESDI 5.25" HH
D 5662 319 15 1224 34 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
D 5682 664 15 1633 53 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
D 5862 385 8 1633 65 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
D 5882 665 15 1633 53 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
D 5892 1404 19 1678 86 14 SCSI 5.25" FH
SD040S 40 - - - <.35 SCSI 5.25 "
SD1205 120 - - - <.35 SCSI 5.25 "

NEI
RD 3127 10 2 612 17 150 MFM 5.25"
RD 3255 21 4 612 17 150 MFM 5.25"

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SETTINGS

RO 4127 10 4 3066 17 150 MFM 5.25"

RO 4255 21 8 306 17 150 MFM 5.25"

NEWBERRY DATA
NOR 320 21 4 615 17 150 MFM 5.25"
NOR 340 42 8 615 17 40 MFM 3.5 X 1"
NOR 360 65 8 615 26 150 RLL -
NOR 1065 55 7 918 17 25 MFM 5.25" FH
NOR 1085 71 8 1025 17 26 MFM 5.25" FH
NOR 1105 87 11 918 17 25 MFM 5.25" FH
NOR 1140 119 15 918 17 25 MFM 5.25" FH
NOR 2085 74 7 1224 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
NOR 2140 117 11 1224 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
NOR 2190 191 15 918 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
NOR 3170S 146 9 1224 26 28 SCSI 5.25" FH
NOR 3280S 244 15 1224 26 28 SCSI 5.25" FH
NOR 4170 149 7 1224 34 28 ESOI 5.25" FH
NOR 4175 179 7 1224 36 28 ESOI 5.25" FH
NOR 4380 384 15 1224 36 28 ESOI 5.25" FH
NOR 4380S 319 15 1224 34 28 SCSI 5.25" FH
PENNY 340 42 8 615 17 28 MFM 5.25"

NPL
4064 5 2 306 17 - MFM 5.25" FH
4127 10 4 306 17 - MFM 5.25" FH
4191S 15 6 306 17 - MFM 5.25" FH
4255 20 4 615 17 - MFM 5.25" FH
NP 02-26S 22 4 640 17 - MFM 5.25"
NP 03-13 10 4 306 17 - MFM 5.25"
NP 03-6 5 2 306 17 - MFM 5.25"

OK/DATA
00526 31 4 612 26 65 RLL 3.5 X 1"
00540 47 6 612 26 65 RLL 3.5 X 1"

OLIVETTI
H0662/11 10 2 612 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
H0662/12 20 4 612 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
XM 5210 10 4 612 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
XM 522012 20 4 612 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH

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ORCA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

OT5H 53M 45 5 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH
OT5H 80R 65 5 1024 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
OT5H 138E 115 4 1600 35 25 ESDI 5.25" HH
OT5H 138S 115 4 1600 35 25 SCSI 5.25" HH
OT5H 172E 140 5 1600 35 25 ESDI 5.25" HH
OT5H 172S 140 5 1600 35 25 SCSI 5.25" HH
OT5H 207E 170 6 1600 35 25 ESDI 5.25" HH
OT5H 207S 170 6 1600 35 25 SCSI 5.25" HH
OT5H 760S 702 15 1024 28 14 SCSI 5.25" FH

OTARI (also see Disctron)

C 214 10 4 306 17 79 MFM 5.25" FH
C 507 5 2 306 17 79 MFM 5.25" FH
C 514 10 4 306 17 79 MFM 5.25" FH
C 519 15 6 306 17 79 MFM 5.25" FH
C 526 21 8 306 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH

PACIFIC MAGTRON
MT-4115E 115 4 1600 35 16 ESDI 5.25" HH
MT-4115S 115 4 1600 35 16 SCSI 5.25" HH
MT-4140E 140 5 1600 35 16 ESDI 5.25" HH
MT-4140S 140 5 1600 35 16 SCSI 5.25" HH
MT-4170E 170 6 1600 35 16 ESDI 5.25" HH
MT-4170S 170 6 1600 35 16 SCSI 5.25" HH
MT-5400E 360 8 1632 54 14 ESDI 5.25" HH
MT-5400S 359 8 1623 54 14 SCSI 5.25" HH
MT-5760E 677 15 1632 54 14 ESDI 5.25" HH
MT-5760S 673 15 1623 54 14 SCSI 5.25" HH

PANASONIC
JU-116 20 4 615 17 85 MFM 3.5 x 1"
JU-128 42 7 733 17 35 MFM 3.5 x 1"

PLUS DEVELOPMENT
HARDCARD 20 21 47 615 17 40 IDE 3.5"3H
HARDCARD 40 42 8 612 17 40 IDE 3.5" 3H
HARDCARD 11·40 40 5 925 17 25 IDE -
HARDCARD 11-80 80 10 925 17 25 IDE 3.5" 3H
HARDCARD II-XL 105 105 15 806 17 17 IDE
HARDCARD II-XL 50 52 10 601 17 17 IDE
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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

IMPULSE 105AT/LP 105 16 755 17 17 IDE 3.5" 3H 16x755x17

IMPULSE 105S 105 6 1019 - 19 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
IMPULSE 1005S/LP 105 4 1056 - 17 SCSI-2 3.5" 3H
IMPULSE 120AT 120 5 1123 42 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 9x814x32
IMPULSE 120S 120 5 1123 42 15 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
IMPULSE 170AT 169 7 1123 42 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 10x966x34
IMPULSE 170S 169 7 1123 42 15 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
IMPULSE 21 OAT 174 7 1156 42 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 13x873x36
IMPULSE 210S 174 7 1156 42 15 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
IMPULSE 330AT 331 - - - 14 IDE 3.5 X 1"
IMPULSE 330S 331 - - - 14 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
IMPULSE 40AT 41 5 965 17 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x968x17
IMPULSE 40S 42 3 834 - 19 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
IMPULSE 425AT 425 - - - 14 IDE 3.5 X 1"
IMPULSE 52AT/LP 52 8 751 17 17 IDE 3.5" 3H 8x751x17
IMPULSE 52S/LP 52 2 - - 17 SCSI-2 3.5" 3H
IMPULSE 80AT 83 10 965 17 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 6x611x17
IMPULSE 80AT/LP 85 16 616 17 17 IDE 3.5" 3H 6x611x17
IMPULSE 80S 84 6 918 - 19 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
IMPULSE 80S/LP 85 4 - - 17 SCSI-2 3.5" 3H

PRAIRIETEK CORPORATION
Prairie 120 21 2 615 34 23 IDE 2.5"
Prairie 140 40 2 615 34 23 IDE 2.5" 8x615x17
Prairie 220A 20 2 612 34 28 IDE 2.5" 4x615x17
Prairie 220B 20 4 612 34 28 SCSI 2.5"
Prairie 240 43 4 615 34 28 IDE 2.5" 8x615x17
Prairie 242A 41 4 6615 34 28 IDE 2.5" 8x615x17
Prairie 242S 41 4 1820 34 28 IDE 2.5" 5x942x17
Prairie 282A 82 4 1031 34 28 IDE 2.5" 99x1021x17
Prairie 282S 82 4 1031 34 28 SCSI 2.5"

PRIAM CORPORATION (also see Vertex)

502 46 7 755 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
504 46 7 755 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
514 117 11 1224 17 22 MFM 5.25" FH
519 160 15 1224 17 22 MFM 5.25" FH
617 153 7 1225 36 20 ESDI 5.25" FH
623 196 15 752 34 65 ESDI 5.25" FH
628 241 11 1225 36 20 ESDI 5.25" FH
630 319 15 1224 34 15 ESDI 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

638 329 15 1225 36 20 ESDI 5.25" FH

717 153 7 1225 36 20 SCSI 5.25" FH
728 241 11 1225 36 20 SCSI 5.25" FH
738 329 15 1225 36 20 SCSI 5.25" FH
3504 44 5 771 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
ID20 26 3 987 17 23 MFM 5.25" FH
ID45H 44 5 1024 17 23 MFM 5.25" FH
ID330 338 15 1225 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
ID/ED40 43 5 987 17 23 MFM 5.25" FH
ID/ED45 44 5 1166 17 23 MFM 5.25" FH
ID/ED60 59 7 1018 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
ID/ED62 62 7 1166 17 23 MFM 5.25" FH
ID/ED75 73 5 1166 25 23 RLL 5.25" FH
ID/ED100 103 7 1166 25 15 RLL 5.25" FH
ID/ED120 121 7 1024 33 28 ESDI 5.25" FH
ID/ED130 132 15 1224 17 13 MFM 5.25" FH
ID/ED150 159 7 1276 35 28 ESDI 5.25" HH
ID/ED160 158 7 1225 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
ID160E-PS2 152 7 1195 36 18 PS2 5.25" FH
ID200L-1 200 15 1195 25 15 IDE 5.25" FH 15x1024x28
ID/ED230 233 15 1224 25 11 RLL 5.25" FH
ID/ED250 248 11 1225 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
ID330E 336 15 128 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
ID330-PS2 330 15 1195 36 18 PS2 5.25" FH
ID330S 338 15 1218 36 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
ID340H-U 340 7 1776 54 14 ESDI 525" FH
ID660-U 660 15 1628 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
ID700E 701 15 1774 54 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
ID700S 68 15 1774 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
V 130R 39 3 987 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH
V 150 42 5 987 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
V 160 50 5 1166 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
V 170 60 7 987 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
V 170R 91 7 987 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH
V 185 71 7 1166 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
V 519 159 15 1224 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
V 519-x 62 7 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH

PROCOMTECHNOLOGY
Pro~a9 185-15 189 5 1224 36 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 11x1016x33
HiPer 380 388 8 1224 63 17 ESDI 5.25"

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

Si 200/PS3 209 4 1224 63 18 SCSI 3.5 x 1"

Si 585/S5 601 8 1224 54 17 SCSI 5.25"
Si 1000/S5 1037 8 1731 77 15 SCSI 5.25"

PTI (PERIPHERAL TECHNOLOGY)

PT-225 21 4 615 17 35 MFM 3.5 x 1"
PT-234 28 4 820 17 35 MFM 3.5 x 1"
PT-238A 32 4 615 26 35 IDE 3.5 x 1" 4x615x26
PT-238R 32 4 615 26 35 RLL 3.5 x 1"
PT-238S 32 4 615 26 35 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
PT-251A 43 4 820 26 33 IDE 3.5 x 1" 4x820x26
PT-251R 43 4 820 26 35 RLL 3.5 x 1"
PT-251S 43 4 820 26 35 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
PT-325R 21 4 615 26 65 RLL 3.5 x 1"
PT-338 32 6 615 17 35 MFM 3.5 x 1"
PT-338R 32 4 615 26 65 RLL 3.5 x 1"
PT-351 42 6 820 17 35 MFM 3.5 x 1"
PT-351 R 60 6 820 26 35 RLL 3.5 x 1"
PT-357A 49 6 615 26 35 IDE 3.5 x 1" 6x820x26
PT-357R 49 6 615 26 35 RLL 3.5 x 1"
PT-357S 49 6 615 26 35 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
PT-376A 65 6 820 26 35 IDE 3.5 x 1"
PT-376R 65 6 820 26 35 RLL 3.5 x 1"
PT-376S 65 6 820 26 35 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
PT-468 57 8 820 17 35 MFM 3.5 x 1"
PT-4102A 54 5 820 26 35 IDE 3.5 x 1" 8x820x26
PT-4102R 87 8 820 26 28 RLL 3.5 x 1"

QUANTUM CORPORATION
2010 10 - - 17 - MFM 8"
2020 20 - - 17 - MFM 8"
2030 30 - - 17 - MFM 8"
2040 40 - - 17 - MFM 8"
2080 80 - - 17 - MFM 8"
GoDrive 40 43 2 957 48 16 IDE/SCSI2 2.5" 5x977x17
GoDrive 80 86 4 957 48 16 IDE/SCSI2 2.5" 10x977x17
GoDrive120 127 4 1097 19 <17 IDE/SCSI2 2.5" 15x965x17
GRS 160 169 4 966 38 <17 IDE/SCSI2 2.5" 4x839x19
Hardcard EZ42 42 5 977 17 19 PC ISA-Slot
Hardcard EZ85 85 10 977 17 19 PC ISA-Slot
Hardcard EZ127 127 16 919 17 19 PC ISA-Slot

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

Hardcard EZ240 245 15 966 33 16 PC ISA-Slot

PassQort XL42 42 5 965 17 19 SCSI-2 Remov
PassQort XL42 85 10 976 17 17 SCSI-2 Remov
PassQort XL 127 127 15 973 17 17 SCSI-2 Remov
PassQort XL 170 170 10 1005 33 17 SCSI-2 Remov
PassQort XL240 245 14 1014 33 16 SCSI-2 Remov
PassQort XL525 525 16 1015 63 10 SCSI-2 Remov
Plus Hardcard XL 50 52 6 957 17 ISA-slot Slot
Plus Hardcard XL 105 105 12 1005 17 ISA-Slot Slot
XL 231 Plus HC 231 14 976 33 9 ISA-Slot Slot
XL 311 Plus HC 311 10 955 63 9 ISA-Slot Slot
XL 360 Plus HC 360 11 958 63 9 ISA-Slot Slot
ProDrive 40AT 42 3 834 52 19 IDE 3.5 x 1" 5x900x17
ProDrive 40S 42 3 834 52 19 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProDrive 80AT 84 6 834 63 19 IDE 3.5 x 1" 10x960x17
ProDrive 80S 84 6 834 63 19 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProDrive 105S 105 6 1019 63 19 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive 120AT 120 5 1123 63 19 IDE 3.5 x 1" 14x984x17
ProDrive 120S 120 5 1123 63 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive 170AT 168 4 1536 65 19 IDE 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive 170S 168 4 1536 65 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive 21 OAT 210 7 1156 63 15 IDE 3.5 x 1" 13x950x33
ProDrive 21 OS 210 7 1156 63 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive 330AT 330 7 1536 63 14 IDE 3.5 x 1" 10x1023x63
ProD rive 330S 330 7 1536 63 14 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive 425AT 425 7 1800 63 14 IDE 3.5 x 1" 13x1013x63
ProD rive 425S 425 7 1800 63 14 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive 700S 700 8 1921 63 12 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive 1050 1050 12 2224 63 12 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive 1225 1225 14 2224 63 12 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive ELS 42 42 1 977 63 19 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive ELS 127 85 2 977 63 17 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive ELS 170 170 4 1011 63 17 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive LPS 80 85 4 611 63 15 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProDrive LPS 105 105 4 1219 63 17 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive LPS 105AT 105 4 1219 63 17 IDE 3.5 x 1" 12x1000x17
ProDrive LPS 105S 105 4 1219 63 17 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
ProD rive LPS 120 122 2 - 44 16 IDE/SCSI 3.5 x 1" 14x980x17
ProDrive LPS 240 245 4 1530 44 16 IDE 3.5 x 1" 14x1014x33
ProD rive LPS 525 525 6 1800 81 10 SCSI2IIDE 3.5 x 1" 16x1017x63
0-160 200 12 971 36 16 SCSI 5.25" HH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

0-250 53 4 823 36 28 SCSI 5.25" HH

0-280 80 6 823 36 28 SCSI 5.25" HH
0-510 8 2 512 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
0-520 18 4 512 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
0-530 27 6 512 17 47 MFM 5.25" FH
0-540 36 8 512 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH

RICOH
RH-5130 10 2 612 17 85 MFM -
RH-5260 10 2 615 17 85 MFM -
RH-5261 10 2 612 - 85 SCSI -
RH-5500 50 2 1285 76 25 SCSI 5.25" HH
RH-9150AR 49 2 1285 76 25 SCSI 5.25" HH

RMS
RMS 506 5 4 153 17 130 MFM 5.25"
RMS 509 7.5 6 153 17 130 MFM 5.25"
RMS 512 10 8 153 17 130 MFM 5.25"

RODIME SYSTEMS, INC.

Cobra 40AT 44 8 640 17 20 IDE 3.5 x 1" 8x640x17
Cobra 80AT 80 4 1030 28 20 IDE 3.5 x 1" 4x1024x17
Cobra 110AT 105 7 1053 28 20 ESDI 3.5 x 1" 13x972x17
Cobra 110E 1105 7 1053 28 18 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
Cobra 21 OAT 210 7 1156 62 20 IDE 3.5 x 1" 13x956x33
Cobra 210E 210 7 1156 62 18 SCSI-2 3.5 x 1"
Cobra 650E 650 15 1224 63 17 SCSI-2 5.25"

RODIME, INC.
RO 101 3 2 192 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
RO 102 6 4 192 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
RO 103 9 6 192 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
RO 104 12 8 192 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
RO 201 5 2 321 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
RO 201E 11 2 640 17 55 MFM 5.25" FH
R0202 11 4 321 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
RO 202E 22 4 640 17 55 MFM 5.25" FH
R0203 16 6 321 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
RO 203E 33 6 640 17 55 MFM 5.25" FH
R0204 22 8 320 17 90 MFM 5.25" FH
RO 204E 44 8 640 17 55 MFM 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

RO 251 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH

RO 252 11 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
RO 351 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 3.5 X 1"
RO 352 11 4 306 17 85 MFM 3.5 X 1"
RO 652A 20 4 306 33 85 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 6528 20 4 306 33 85 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 752A 20 4 306 33 85 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3045 37 5 872 17 28 MFM 3.5 X 1"
RO 3055 45 6 872 17 28 MFM 3.5 X 1"
RO 3055T 45 3 1053 28 24 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3057S 45 5 680 26 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3058A 45 3 868 34 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 3x868x34
RO 3058T 45 3 868 34 18 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3060R 49 5 750 26 28 RLL 3.5 X 1"
RO 3065 53 7 872 17 28 MFM 3.5 X 1"
RO 3075R 59 6 750 26 28 RLL 3.5 X 1"
RO 3085R 69 7 750 26 28 RLL 3.5 X 1"
RO 3085S 70 7 750 26 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3088A 75 5 868 34 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x868x34
RO 3088T 76 5 868 34 18 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3090T 75 5 1053 28 24 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3095A 80 5 923 34 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x923x34
RO 3099AP 80 4 1030 28 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x1024X29
R03121A 122 4 1207 53 14 IDE 3.5 X 1" 14x1001x17
RO 3128A 105 7 868 34 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 14x868x17
RO 3128T 105 7 868 34 18 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3129TS 105 5 1091 41 18 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3130T 105 7 1053 28 24 SCSI 5.25" HH
RO 3135A 112 7 923 34 19 IDE 3.5 X 1" 14x923x17
RO 3139A 112 7 923 28 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 14x923x17
RO 3139TP 112 5 1148 42 18 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3199AP 112 5 1168 28 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 13x989X17
RI3199TS 163 7 1216 41 18 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3209A 163 15 759 28 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 10x964x33
RO 3259A 213 15 990 28 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 13x990x33
RO 3259AP 213 9 1235 28 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 13x969x33
RO 3259T 210 9 1216 41 18 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3259TP 210 9 1189 42 18 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 3259TS 210 9 1216 41 18 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
RO 5065 53 5 1224 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH
RO 5075E 65 3 1224 35 22 ESDI 5.25" HH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

RO 5075S 61 3 1219 33 28 SCSI 5.25" HH

RO 5078S 61 5 1219 33 18 SCSI 5.25" HH
RO 5090 74 7 1224 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH
RO 5125E 109 5 1224 35 22 ESDI 5.25" HH
RO 5125S 103 5 1219 33 24 SCSI 5.25" HH
RO 5128S 103 7 1219 33 19 SCSI 5.25" HH
RO 54130R 114 7 1224 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
RP 5178S 144 7 1219 33 19 SCSI 5.25" HH
RO 5180E 153 7 1224 35 22 ESDI 5.25" HH
RO 5180S 144 7 1219 33 24 SCSI 5.25" HH

SAMSUNG
SHD-3101A 105 4 1282 40 19 IDE 3.5 X 1"
SHD-3201S 211 7 1376 43 16 SCSI 3.5 X 1"

SEA GATE TECHNOLOGIES

This table shows how to identify Seagate drive model numbers
PR = Paired Solution. Drive
shipped w~h menu driven
- installation software. Seagate

I :gate
controller or host adapter
included wnh disk drive.
I I Technology

I SiT I I 1 4 0 I I I
8 A PR

I Access Time

0= Standard
1 = Faster
Form Factor N-1 =Fast SCSI-II

I I
1xxx:;:: 3.5" half-height Megabytes Interface
2xxx = 5.25' half-height
3xxx = 3.5' I-Inch height Unformatted
4xxx = 5.25' full-height
(approx.) e.g. Unspecified = ST4121MFM
6xxx ::;; 9-inch

8xxx = a-inch

ST 225 is N = SCSI/SCSI-II
9xxx = 2.5' .75·inch hrgh 25 unformatted R = ST4121RLL
megabytes A = AT Bus (IDE)
X = XT Bus (IDE)
E= ESDI
J = SMD/SME·E
NO = Differential SCSI
NM = Mac compatible SCSI
S = Synchronized Spindle
V = NetWare Reedy
P = 'Mite Pr&-Comp

ST 124 21 4 615 17 40 MFM 3.5 X 1"

ST 125/-1 21 4 615 17 40/28 MFM 3.5 X 1"
ST 125A/A-1 21 4 404 26 40/28 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x404x26
ST 125N/N-1 21 4 407 26 40/28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 138/-1 32 6 615 17 40/28 MFM 3.5 X 1"
ST 138A/A-1 32 4 604 26 40/28 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x604x26
ST 138N/N-1 32 4 615 26 40/28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FArrOR SETTINGS

ST 138R/R-1 33 4 615 26 40/28 RLL 3.5 X 1"

ST 151 43 5 977 17 24 MFM 3.5 X 1"
ST 157A1A-1 45 6 560 26 40128 IDE 3.5 X 1" 6x560x26
ST 157N/N-1 49 6 615 26 40/28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 157R/R-1 49 6 615 26 40/28 RLL 3.5 X 1"
ST 177N 61 5 921 26 24 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 206 5 2 306 17 - MFM 5.25" HH
ST 212 10 4 306 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
ST 213 10 2 615 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
ST 225 21 4 615 17 65 MFM 5.25" HH
ST 225N 21 4 615 17 65 SCSI 5.25" HH
ST 225R 21 2 667 31 70 RLL 5.25" HH
ST 238R 32 4 615 26 65 RLL 5.25" HH
ST 250R 42 4 667 31 70 RLL 5.25" HH
ST 251/-1 43 6 820 17 40128 MFM 5.25" HH
ST 251 N 43 4 820 26 40 SCSI 5.25" HH
ST 251 N-1 43 4 630 34 28 SCSI 5.25" HH
ST 252 43 6 820 17 40 MFM 5.25" HH
ST 253 43 5 989 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH
ST 274A 65 5 948 26 29 IDE 5.25" HH 5x948x26
ST 277N 65 6 820 26 40 SCSI 5.25" HH
ST 277N-1 65 6 628 34 28 SCSI 5.25" HH
ST 277R/R-1 66 6 820 26 40128 RLL 5.25" HH
ST 278R/R-1 66 6 820 26 40/28 RLL 5.25" HH
ST 279R 65 5 989 26 28 RLL 5.25" HH
ST 280A 71 5 1032 27 29 IDE 5.25" HH 5x1024x27
ST 296N 80 6 820 34 28 SCSI 5.25" HH
ST 325A1X 21 4 615 17 28 IDE 3.5 X 1" 4x615x17
ST 351 AlX 42.8 6 820 17 28 IDE 3.5 X 1" 6x820x17
ST 406 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 412 10 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 419 15 6 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 506 5 4 153 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 1057A 53 6 1024 17 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 6x1024x17
ST 1090A 79 5 1072 29 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x1024x33
ST 1090N 79 5 1068 29 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 1096N 80 7 906 26 20 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 1100 83 9 1072 17 15 MFM 3.5 X 1"
ST 1102A 89 10 1024 17 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 10x1024x17
ST 1106R 91 7 977 26 24 RLL 3.5 X 1"
ST 1111A 98 5 1072 36 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 5x1024x37

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

ST 1111 E 98 5 1072 36 15 ESDI 3.5 X 1"

ST 1111 N 98 5 1068 36 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 1126A 111 7 1072 29 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 13x980x17
ST 1126N 111 7 1068 29 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 1133A 117 5 1272 36 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 14x960x17
ST 1133NS 116 5 1268 36 15 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
ST 1144A 130 15 1385 36 18 IDE 3.5 X 1" 15x1001x17
ST 1150R 128 9 1072 26 15 RLL 3.5 X 1"
ST 1156A 138 7 1072 36 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x990x17
ST 1156E 138 7 1072 36 15 ESDI 3.5 X 1"
ST 1156N/NS 138 7 1068 36 15 SCSI 1&2 3.5 X 1"
ST 1162A 143 9 1072 29 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 9x1024x30
ST 1162N 142 9 1068 29 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 1186A 164 7 1272 36 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 10x970x33
ST 1186NS 163 7 1268 36 15 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
ST 1201A 177 9 1072 36 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 9x804x48
ST 1201 E 177 9 1072 36 15 ESDI 3.5 X 1"
ST 1201N/NS 177 9 1068 36 15 SCSI 1&2 3.5 X 1"
ST 1239A 211 9 1272 36 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 12x954x36
ST 1239NS 210 9 1268 36 15 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
ST 1400A 331 7 1475 62 14 IDE 3.5 X 1" 15x736x62
ST 1400N 331 7 1476 62 14 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
ST 1401A 340 9 1121 62 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 15x736x62
ST 1401N 338 9 1121 62 12 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
ST 1480A 426 9 1474 - 14 IDE 3.5 X 1" 15x895x62
ST 1480N/ND 426 9 1476 62 14 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
ST 1480N/NV 426 9 1476 62 14 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
ST 1481N 426 9 1476 62 14 FSCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 1581N 525 9 1476 77 14 FSCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 1980N/ND 860 13 1730 77 9.9/11.4 FSCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 2106E 92 5 1024 36 18 ESDI 5.25" HH
ST 2106N/NM 91 5 1022 36 18 SCSI 5.25" HH
ST 2125 N/NM/NV 107 3 1544 45 18 SCSI 5.25" HH
ST 2182E 160 4 1453 54 16 ESDI 5.25" HH
ST 2209 N/NM/NV 179 5 1544 45 18 SCSI 5.25" HH
ST 2274A 241 5 1747 54 16 IDE 5.25" HH 16x465x63
ST 2383A 338 7 1747 54 16 IDE 5.25" HH 16x737x56
ST 2383A 338 7 1747 54 16 ESDI 5.25" HH
ST 2383 ALL 332 7 1261 74 14 SCSI 1&2 5.25" HH
ST 2502 ALL 435 7 1755 69 16 SCSI 1&2 5.25" HH
ST 3051A 43.1 7 706 17 16 IDE 3.5 X 1" 6x820x17

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SETTINGS

ST 3096A 89.1 16 590 17 14 IDE 3.5 X 1" 10x1024x17

ST 3120A 106.9 16 754 17 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 12x1024x17
ST 3144A 130.7 16 953 17 16 IDE 3.5 X 1" 15x1001x17
ST 3243S 214 16 413 63 16 IDE 3.5 X 1" 12x1024x36
ST 3283A 245.3 16 470 63 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x470x63
ST 3283N 248.6 N/A N/A - 12 FSCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 3385A 340 14 767 63 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x659x63
ST 3500A 426 8 1820 36 10 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x825x63
ST 3500N/ND 426 16 825 63 10 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
ST 3550A 452.4 7 1810 63 12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x876x63
ST 3550N 456.5 7 1810 63 12 FSCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 3600A 540 7 1874 - 10.5/12 IDE 3.5 X 1" 16x1024x63
ST 3600N/ND 525 7 1872 - 10.2112 FSCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
ST 3601 NINO 535 7 1872 - 10.2/12 FSCSI 3.5 X 1"
ST 4026 21 4 615 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 4038 31 5 733 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 4051 42 5 977 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 4053 45 5 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 4085 71 8 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 4086 72 9 925 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 4096 80.2 9 1024 17 28 RLL 5.25" FH
ST 4097 80 9 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 4135R 115 9 960 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH
ST 4144R 122.7 9 1024 26 28 MFM 5.25" FH
ST 4182E 160 9 969 36 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
ST 4182N/NM 155 9 969 35 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
ST 4350N/NM 300 9 1412 46 17 SCSI 5.25" FH
ST 4376N/NM/NV 330 9 1546 45 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
ST 4383E 338 13 1412 36 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
ST 4384E 338 15 1224 36 14.5 ESDI 5.25" FH
ST 4385N/NM/NV 330 15 1412 55 10.7 SCSI 5.25" FH
ST 4442E 380 15 1412 36 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
ST 4702N/NM 601 15 1546 50 16.5 SCSI 5.25" FH
ST 4766E 676 15 1632 54 15.5 SCSI 5.25" FH
ST 9095A 85.3 16 1024 63 16 IDE 2.5"
ST 9096A 85.3 16 1024 63 16 IDE 2.5"
ST 9096N 85 - - - 16 SCSI-2 2.5 X .75"
ST 9100AG 85.3 16 1024 - 16 IDE 2.5"
ST 9144 42.6 16 1024 63 16 IDE 2.5"
ST 9144A 127.9 16 1024 63 16 IDE 2.5 x.75"
ST 9144N 128 - - - 16 SCSI-2 2.5 x.75"

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SETTINGS

ST 9235N 209 N/A N/A - 16 SCSI 2.5"

ST 9295AG 261 16 1024 - 16 IDE 2.5"
ST 11200N/ND 1050 15 1877 - 10.51 FSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 11200N/ND 1050 15 1877 - 10.5121 FWSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 11700N/ND 1430 13 2626 - 9/10.5 FSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 11701 N/ND 1430 13 2626 63 9/10.5 FWSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 11750N/ND 1437 12 2756 63 8/9 FSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 11751 N/ND 1437 12 2756 63 8/9 FWSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 12400N/ND 2100 19 2626 63 9/10.5 FSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 12401 N/ND 2100 19 2626 63 9/10.5 FWSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 12550N/ND 2100 19 2756 63 8/9 FSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 12551 N/N D 2100 19 2756 63 8/9 FSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 31200N/ND 1050 9 2626 63 9/10.5 FSCSI2 3.5 X 1"
ST 41097J 1097 17 2101 71 12 SMD 5.25" FH
ST 41200N/NM/NV 1037 15 1931 71 15 SCSI 5.25" FH
ST 41201J/K 1200 15 2101 71 11.5 SMD 5.25" FH
ST 41291K 1200 15 2101 71 11.5 DP-IPI 5.25" FH
ST 41520K 1370 18 2101 71 11.5 DP-SCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 41600N/ND 1370 18 2101 75 11.5 SCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 41601 N/ND 1370 18 2101 75 11.5 FSCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 41650N/ND 1415 15 2107 87 15 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
ST 41651 N/ND 1415 15 2107 77 15 FSCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 41800K 1624 15 2627 81 11 DP IPI-2 5.25" FH
ST 42000N/ND 1792 15 2627 84 11 FSCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 42100N 1900 15 2574 84 12.9 FSCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 421 OONM/ND/NV 1037 15 1931 84 15 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
ST 42101N/ND 1900 15 2574 84 13 FWSCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 42400N 2100 19 2653 84 11 SCSI-2 5.25" FH
ST 43200K 3385* 19 2738 91 10/11 FWSCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 43400N/ND 2912 19 2738 88 11 FSCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 43401 N/ND 2912 19 2738 88 10/11 FWSCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 43402ND 2912 19 2738 88 10/11 FWSCSI2 5.25" FH
ST 81236J/KIN 1056 17 1635 64 15 IPI-2/SCSI8"
ST 81123J 1123* 17 1635 64 15 SMD 8"
ST 81154K 1154* 17 1635 64 15 IPI-2 8"
ST 82030J/K 2030* 21 2120 64 11 IPI-2 8"

SHUGART
SA 604 5 4 160 17 140 MFM 5.25" FH
SA 606 7 6 160 17 140 MFM 5.25" FH
SA 607 5 2 306 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

SA 612 11 4 306 17 100 MFM 5.25" FH

SA 706 6 2 320 17 120 MFM 5.25" FH
SA 712 11 4 320 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH
SA 724 20 8 320 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH
SA 1002 5 8 320 17 120 MFM 8"
SA 1004 10 - - 17 - MFM 8"
SA 1106 30 - - 17 - MFM 8"
SA 4004 14 - - 17 - MFM 14"
SA 4008 29 - - 17 - MFM 14"
SA 4100 56 - - 17 - MFM 14"

SIEMENS
1200 174 8 1216 35 25 ESDI 5.25" FH

1300 261 12 1216 35 25 ESDI 5.25" FH

2200 174 8 1216 35 25 SCSI 5.25" FH

2300 261 12 1216 35 25 SCSI 5.25" FH

4410 322 11 1100 52 16 ESDI 5.25" FH

4420 334 11 1100 54 17 SCSI 5.25" FH

5710 655 15 1224 48 16 ESDI 5.25" FH

5720 655 15 1224 48 16 SCSI 5.25" FH

5810 688 15 1658 54 14 ESDI 5.25" FH

5820 688 15 1658 54 14 SCSI 5.25" FH

6200 1062 15 1921 72 14 SCSI 5.25" FH

STORAGE DIMENSIONS
AT-40 44 5 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH

AT-70 71 8 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" HH

AT-100R 109 8 1024 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH

AT-100S 105 3 1224 54 19 SCSI 3.5 X 1" _

AT-120 119 15 918 17 27 MFM 5.25" FH

AT-133 133 15 1024 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH

AT-140 142 8 1024 34 28 ESDI 5.25" FH

AT-155E 157 7 1224 52 14 ESDI 5.25" FH

AT-155S 156 9 1224 36 36 SCSI 5.25" FH

AT-160 159 15 1224 17 28 MFM 5.25" FH

AT-200 204 15 1024 26 28 RLL 5.25" FH

AT-200S 204 7 1021 26 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"

AT-320E 329 15 1224 35 16 ESDI 5.25" FH

AT-320S 320 15 1224 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH

AT-335E 338 15 1224 36 16 ESDI 5.25" FH

AT-650E 651 15 1632 52 16 ESDI 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAGOR SETTINGS

AT-650S 651 15 1632 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH

AT-1000S 1000 15 1632 63 15 SCSI 5.25" FH
MAC-195 195 7 - - 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
PS-155E 156 9 1224 36 14 ESDI 5.25" FH
PS-155S 156 9 1224 36 14 SCSI 5.25" FH
PS-320S 320 15 1224 36 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
PS-335E 338 15 1224 36 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
PS-650S 651 15 1632 54 16 SCSI 5.25" FH

SYQUEST TECHNOLOGY
so 225F 20 4 615 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
SO 306F 5 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
SO 306R 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
SO 306RD 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
SO 312 10 2 615 17 85 MFM 4" HH
SO 312RD 10 2 615 17 85 MFM 4" HH
SO 315F 21 4 612 17 65 MFM 4" HH
SO 319 10 2 612 17 85 MFM 4" HH
SO 325 21 4 612 17 85 MFM 4" HH
SO 325F 20 4 615 17 65 MFM 4" HH
SO 338F 30 6 615 17 65 MFM 4" HH
SO 340AF 38 6 640 17 65 MFM 4" HH
SO 555 44 2 1021 42 20 SCSI 5.25" HH 5x1011x17
SO 2542A 43 2 1481 41 15 IDE 2.5" 5x988x17
SO 5110 89 2 1720 82 20 SCSI 5.25" HH 13x972x17

TANDON COMPUTER CORPORATION

TM 244 41 4 782 26 37 RLL 5.25" HH
TM 246 62 6 782 26 37 RLL 5.25" HH
TM 251 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
TM 252 10 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" HH
TM 261 10 2 615 17 85 MFM 3.5 X 1"
TM 262 21 4 615 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
TM 262R 20 2 782 26 85 RLL 3.5 X 1"
TM 264 41 4 782 26 85 RLL 3.5 X 1"
TM 344 41 4 782 26 37 RLL 3.5 X 1"
TM 346 62 6 782 26 37 RLL 3.5 X 1"
TM 361 10 2 615 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
TM 362 21 4 615 17 65 MFM 3.5 X 1"
TM 362R 20 2 782 26 85 RLL 3.5 X 1"
TM 364 41 4 782 26 85 RLL 3.5 X 1"

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FAcrOR SETTINGS

TM 501 5 2 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH

TM 502 10 4 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
TM 503 15 6 306 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
TM 602S 5 4 153 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
TM 603S 10 6 153 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
TM 603SE 21 6 230 17 85 MFM 5.25" FH
TM 702 20 4 615 26 40 RLL 5.25" FH
TM 702AT 8 4 615 17 35 MFM 5.25" FH
TM 703 10 5 733 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
ITM 703C 25 5 733 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
TM 703AT 31 5 733 17 35 MFM 5.25" FH
TM 705 41 5 962 17 40 MFM 5.25" FH
TM 755 43 5 981 17 33 MFM 5.25" HH
TM 2085 74 9 1004 36 25 SCSI 5.25" FH
TM 2128 115 9 1004 36 25 SCSI 5.25"
TM 2170 154 9 1344 36 25 SCSI 5.25"
TM 3085 71 8 1024 17 37 MFM 3.5 xi"
TM 3085R 71 8 1024 17 37 MFM 3.5 xi"
TM 3085R 104 8 1024 26 37 RLL 3.5 xi"

TANDY CORPORATION
25-1045 20 4 615 17 35 IDE 5.25" HH 4x615x17
25-1046 43 4 782 27 28 IDE 5.25" HH
25-1047 20 4 615 17 35 IDE - 4x615x17

TEAC AMERICA, INC.

SD 150 10 4 306 17 80 MFM 5.25" FH
SD 340A 43 2 1050 40 23 IDE 3.5 xi"
SD 340S 43 2 1050 40 23 SCSI 3.5 xi"
SD 380 86 4 1050 40 20 IDE 3.5 xi"
SD 380S 86 4 1050 40 20 SCSI 3.5 xi"
SD 510 10 4 306 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
SD 520 20 4 615 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
SD 540 40 8 615 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH
SD 3105H 105 4 1381 48 -20 IDE 3.5 xi" 12x1005x17

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
TI-5 5 4 153 17 65 MFM 5.25" FH

TOKICO
DK 503-2 10 4 306 17 105 MFM 5.25" FH

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

TOSHIBA AMERICA, INC.

MK 53FA (M) 43 5 830 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
MK 53FA (R) 64 5 830 26 30 RLL 5.25" FH
MK 53FB (M) 43 5 830 17 25 MFM 5.25" FH
MK 53FB (R) 64 5 830 26 25 RLL 5.25" FH
MK 54FA (M) 60 7 831 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
MK 54FA (R) 90 7 830 26 25 RLL 5.25" FH
MK 54FB (M) 60 7 830 17 25 MFM 5.25" FH
MK 54FB (R) 90 7 830 26 25 RLL 5.25" FH
MK 56FA (M) 86 10 830 17 30 MFM 5.25" FH
MK 56FA (R) 129 10 830 26 30 RLL 5.25" FH
MK 56FB(M} 72 10 830 17 25 MFM 5.25" FH
MK 56FB (R) 105 10 830 26 25 RLL 5.25" FH
MK 72 72 10 830 17 25 MFM 3.5 x 1"
MK 72PCR 105 10 830 26 25 RLL 3.5 x 1"
MK 130 53 9 733 17 25 MFM 3.5 x 1"
MK 134FA (M) 44 7 733 17 25 MFM 3.5 x 1"
MK 134FA (R) 65 7 733 26 23 RLL 3.5 x 1"
MK 153FA 74 5 830 35 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
MK 153FB 74 5 830 35 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
MK 154FA 104 7 830 35 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
MK 154FB 104 7 830 35 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
MK 156FA 145 10 830 35 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
MK 156FB 145 10 830 35 23 SCSI 5.25" FH
MK 232FB 45 3 845 35 25 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
MK 233FB 76 5 845 35 25 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
MK 234FB 101 7 845 35 25 IDE 3.5 x 1" 12x945x17
MK 234FC 101 7 845 35 25 IDE 3.5 x 1" 12x945x17
MK 250FA 382 10 1224 35 18 ESDI 5.25" FH
MK 250FB 382 10 1224 35 18 SCSI 5.25" FH
MK 355FA 459 9 1632 53 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
MK 355FB 459 9 1632 53 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
MK 358FA 676 15 1661 53 16 ESDI 5.25" FH
MK 358FB 676 15 1661 53 16 SCSI 5.25" FH
MK 556FA 152 10 830 36 23 ESDI 5.25" FH
MK 1034FC 107 4 1339 39 16 IDE 3.5" 8x664x39
MK 1122FC 43 5 988 17 23 IDE 2.5"
MK 2024FC 86 2 988 17 19 IDE 2.5" 16x615x17
MK 2124FC 130 6 1820 48 17 IDE 2.5" 16x1155x17

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NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

I TULIN

TL 213 10 2
640
17
105
MFM 5.25" HH
TL226 22 4
640
17
85
MFM 5.25" HH
TL 238 22 4
640
17
85
MFM 5.25" HH
TL 240 33 6
640
17
65
MFM 5.25" HH
TL258 33 6
640
17
65
MFM 5.25" HH
TL 326 22 4
640
17
65
MFM 5.25" HH
TL 340 33 6
640
17
65
MFM 5.25" HH

VERTEX (also see Priam)

v 130 26 3
987
17
40
MFM 5.25" FH
V 150 43 5
987
17
40
MFM 5.25" FH
V 170 60 7
987
17
28
MFM 5.25" FH

WESTERN DIGITAL
WS262 20 4
615
17
80
MFM 3.5 x 1"
WD 344R 40 4
782
26
40
RLL 3.5 x 1"
WD362 20 4
615
17
80
MFM 3.5 x 1"
WD 382R 20 2
782
26
85
RLL 3.5 x 1"
WD 383R 30 4
615
26
85
RLL 3.5 x 1"
WD 384R 40 4
782
26
85
RLL 3.5 x 1"
WD 544R 40 4
782
26
40
RLL 3.5 x 1"
WD 582R 20 2
782
26
85
RLL 3.5 x 1"
WD 383R 30 4
615
26
85
RLL 3.5 x 1"
WD 384R 40 4
782
26
85
RLL 3.5 x 1"
WD 93024A 20 2
782
27
28
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93024X 20 2
782
27
39
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93028A1AD 20 2
782
27
69
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93028X 20 2
782
27
80
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93034X 30 3
782
27
39
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93038X 30 3
782
27
80
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93044A 40 4
782
27
28
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93044X 40 4
782
27
39
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93048AD 40 4
782
27
69
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93048A 40 4
782
27
69
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 93048X 40 4
782
27
80
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 95024A 20 2
782
27
28
IDE 5.25" HH
WD 95024X 20 2
782
27
39
IDE 5.25" HH
WD 95028Z 20 2
782
27
39
IDE 5.25" HH
WD 95028AD 20 2
782
27
69
IDE 3.5 x 1"
WD 95028X 20 2
782
27
80
IDE 5.25" HH
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MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SECTORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS

NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

WD 95034X 30 3 782 27 39 IDE 3.5 X 1"

WD 95044A 40 4 782 27 28 IDE 3.5 X 1"
WD 95044X 40 4 782 27 39 IDE 3.5 X 1"
WD 95048A 40 4 782 27 69 IDE 3.5 X 1"
WD 95048AD 40 4 782 27 69 IDE 3.5 X 1"
WD 95048X 40 4 782 27 80 IDE 5.25" HH
WD A8130 32 5 733 17 19 IDE 2.5"
WD AH260 63 7 1024 17 19 IDE 2.5"
WD AC140 42 5 980 17 18 IDE 3.5"
WD AC160 62 7 1024 17 17 IDE 3.5 X 1"
WD AC280 85 10 980 17 18 IDE 3.5 X 1"
WD AC2120 125 8 872 35 17 IDE 3.5 X 1"
WD AP4200 212 12 987 35 15 IDE 3.5 X 1"
WD M1130-44 41 2 1104 33 19 MCA 3.5 X 1"
WD M1130-72 68 4 1104 32 19 MCA 3.5 X 1"
WD SC8320 320 6 2105 35 12 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
WD SC8400 400 8 1900 35 12 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
WD SP4200 209 4 1900 35 14 SCSI-2 3.5 X 1"
Condor 320 6 2105 35 13 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
Piranha 105A 105 2 1917 35 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 13x1000x16
Piranha 105S 105 2 1917 35 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
Piranha 21 OA 210 4 1917 35 15 IDE 3.5 X 1" 13x950x33
Piranha 21 OS 210 4 1917 35 15 SCSI 3.5 X 1"

XEBEX
OWL I 10 4 306 17/32 65 MFM 5.25" HH
OWL II 20 4 612 17/32 65 MFM 5.25" HH
OWL III 40 4 888 27 38 MFM 5.25" HH

YE-DATA AMERICA, INC. (also see C. Itoh)

YD-3042 44 4 788 42 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
YD-30818 45 2 1057 42 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
YD-3082 87 8 788 42 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
YD-30828 90 4 1057 42 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
YD-30838 136 6 1057 42 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
YD-30848 181 8 1057 42 28 SCSI 3.5 X 1"
YD-31618 45 2 1057 42 19 IDE 3.5 X 1"
YD-31628 90 4 1057 42 19 IDE 3.5 x 1"
YD-31818 45 2 1057 42 19 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
YD-31828 90 4 1057 42 19 SCSI 3.5 x 1"
YD-3530 32 5 731 17 - MFM 5.25" HH

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MODEL FORMATTED NO. OF NO. OF SmORS AVERAGE INTERFACE FORM CMOS

NUMBER CAPACITY HEADS CYLINDERS PER TRACK IN MS FACTOR SETTINGS

YD-3540 45 7 731 17 - MFM 5.25" HH

ZENTEC
ZH 3100 86 - - - 20 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1/1

ZH 3140 121 - - - 20 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1"

ZH 3240 237 - - - 12 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1"

ZH 3380 332 - - - 12 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1"

ZH 3490 427 - - - 12 IDE/SCSI 3.5 X 1"

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CONTROLLER INFORMATION

L isted on the following pages are descriptions of common con­

troller cards with performance ratings and jumper settings. The
jumper setting listed are the default or most common configuration
we've seen.
The jumper settings needed to make the card work in your system
may be different. Use the settings shown a reference guide only. Be
sure to consult the controller card manual for detailed information.

ADAPTEC CONTROLLERS

Allaptee 1520

Allaptee 1522

A 16-bit controller that also supports SCSI-II. The 1520 is a hard

drive only controller. The 1522 also supports 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:

In: J5-2,J5-5,J5-6,

J6-1, J6-2, J6-3, J6-5,

J7-1 *,J7-2*,J7-4*,J7-6*,

J8-4,

J9-2, J9-6, J9-7, J9-8

Notes: * Used only on 1522 (floppy jumpers).

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Adaptee 1540A
Adapted 1542A

A 16-bit SCSI controller. The 1540A is a hard drive only controller.

The 1542A also supports 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:

In: ]1-10,]6-1,]7-1,]14-2,]15-2,]17-1 & 2*,

]18-1& 2*,]19-1 & 2*

Notes: * Used only on 1542 (floppy jumpers).

Adaptee AHA 1542CF

A 16-bit SCSI host adapter. Supports a total of 7 internal and exter­

nal devices. Also supports floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
All switches off.

Adaptee 2010A

An 8-bit controller that controls 2 hard drives only.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: G=C800:CCC

Notes: Jumper E-F for removable cartridge O.

Jumper G-H for removable cartridge drive 1.
Jumper K-L for controller internal diagnostics.
Boards with PIN 401400 Rev. C or later are required for
use in AT class machines.

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Adoptee 2320A
Adoptee 2322A
Adoptee 2322A-B

A 16-bit ESDI controller that controls 2 hard drives at 10MHz and

supports 1: 1 interleave. The 2322A also supports two floppy drives.
The 2322A-8 supports data rates up to 15 MHz.

Default Jumpers:

In: J13-1 & 2,J18-1 & 2,J19-1 & 2*,J20-1 & 2*,J21-2 &3*

To format, use: G=C800:5

Notes: *2322A only for floppy control.

CCAT CONTROLLERS

CCAT 200A IDE Card pin 6620000440

A 16-bit IDE controller that controls 2 IDE drives and 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:

None installed.

To format, use: G=C800:S

CONNER PERIPHERALS CONTROLLERS

Conner IDE Card pin 02090-002

A 16-bit IDE paddle board that controlls 2 IDE drives.

Default Jumpers:

E1, E2, and E4 installed.

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CORPORATE SYSTEM CENTER CONTROLLERS

CSC AK-47 VESA SCSI-II

A I6-bit high speed SCSI-II controller. Controls up to 7 total inter­

nal or external hard, optical, and tape drives. Also supports up to 4
floppy drives.

Memory Base Address Setting:

SW7 SWS Address Range
Off On DOOO-D7FF**
On Off DSOO-DFFF
On On CSOO-CFFF
Off Off EOOO-E7FF

I/O Base Address Setting:

sw6 I/O Address Range
On IS0H-19FH
Off 320H-33FH**

Floppy Drive Enable/Disable:

SWI Floppy Control
On Disable Floppy
Off Enable Floppy

Interrupt Select Options:

I/O Address Valid IRQ
IS0-19FH IRQI4
320-33FH IRQI5

CSC Caching ESDI Card

A I6-bit caching controller which supports up to a total of 7 ESDI

hard drive devices, and up to 4 floppy drives. Up to 32MB on board
cache.

Jumper Functions and Defaults

Iumper Function Default Iumper

WI BIOS Address On On
W2 BIOS Address On On

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Jumper Function Default Jumper

W3 Hard Disk Enable On On
W4 Fixed Disk Address Off Off
W5 Floppy Enable On On
w6 Cache Enable Off On
W7 DACK2 Enable On On
W9 Floppy Address 3FX 1/2

IRQ Settings on SIP Switch SWl:

IRQ Level 1 2. .2 1 ~ 6 1 B
11 On On Off Off Off Off Off Off
12 Off Off On On Off Off Off Off
14 Off Off Off Off On On Off Off
15 Off Off Off Off Off Off On On

Notes: To disable the hard drive controller: remove the jumper

from W# and turn ALL switches on SWI to OFF.
To disable the floppy controller: remove the jumpers
from W5 and W7.
To disable the Caching Algorithm: install the jumper atW6.

CSC FastCache 32

Supports up to 7 SCSI devices and 4 floppy drives. Up to 32MB on

board cache. A single 8-bit position dipswitch is used for hardware con­
figurationsa and are shown below.

Base Address Floppy Drive

SWO SWI SW5
On On DOOO On Enabled
On Off C800 Off Disabled
Off On EOOO
Off Off D800
Bus Speed Module Type
SW4 SW2 SW3
On Fast On On 256K
Off Faster On Off 1MB
Off On 4MB

Notes: Switches 6 & 7 controll the floppy disk density and should
be left ON for standard floppy drives. Switch 8 is not in use.

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CSC FastCache 64

Supports up to 7 SCSI devices and 4 floppy drives. Up to 64MB

onboard cache. A single 8-bit position dipswitch is used for hardware
configurations and are shown below.

InterruRt FlORRY Drive

SWI SW2 SW3
Off Off None On Enabled
On Off IRQ14 Off Disabled
Off On IRQ15

Bus SReed Module TYl2e

SW4 SW% sw6
On Non-Std. On On 256K
Off Standard Off On 1MB
On Off 4MB
Off Off 16MB

Base Address
SW7 SW8 Address
Off On C800
On Pn DOOO
Off Off D800
On Off EOOO

CSC IDE FastCache 64

The IDE FastCache 64 controls up to 2 IDE drives and 4 floppy dri­

ves and can have up to 64MB of onboard cache memory.

Base Address SIMM TYl2e

SWI SW2 Address SW3 SW4 Module
On Off C800* On On 256KB
On On DOOO On Off 1MB
Off Off D800 Off On 4MB
Off On EOOO Off Off 16MB

Bus Com~atibility Flo~RY Drives

SW5 SW6
Off Primary* On Enabled*
On Non-Standard Off Disabled

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IDE Address Drive Interrupt

SW7 SW8

On Primary* On Buffered*

Off Secondary Off Unbuffered

DTC CONTROLLERS

DTC 3250

An 8-bit SCSI controller that also controls 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
In: WI

On: SW2-1, SW2-8, SW2-9

To format, use: GSDIAG

DTC 3780
DTC 3280

A 16-bit SCSI controller. 3280 also controls floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
In: WI-2 &3, W2-1 & 2*, SWI-8*, SWI-IO*

To format, use: GSDIAG program

Notes: * 3280 only for floppy drives.

DTC 3290

An EISA bus SCSI controller with up to 4MB cache RAM. Controls

up to 7 SCSI devices and two floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
None installed

To format, use: GSDIAG program

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DTC 5150

An XT (8-bit) MFM controller for 2 hard drives. 2: 1 interleave.

Default Jumpers:
In: W1-1 & 2,W2,W3-2 & 3

On: SW4-4

To format, use: G=C800:5

DTC 5180C Rev. C

DTC 5180C Rev. G
DTC 5180CR
DTC 5180 CRH
DTC 51801

These are 16-bit MFM hard drives, 2:1 interleave controllers.

Default Jumpers:
C Rev. c:W1
C Rev. G:W2,W3,W6
CR:W4-2 & 3, W5-2 & 3
CRH:W5-1 & 2,W6,W7
I:W4-2 & 3

To format, use: G=C800:5

DTC 5187
DTC 5187-1
DTC 5187CR
DTC 5187CRH
DTC 51871

These are 16-bit RLL hard drives, 2: 1 interleave controllers.

Default Jumpers:
87 & 87-1:W1,W2,W4,W7-7 & 8
CR:W1,W4-2 & 3,W5-1 & 2,W6,W7,W8
CRH:Wl,W4-1 & 2,W5-2 & 3,W6,W7,W8
I:W4-2 & 3,W6,W7,W8

To format, use: G=C800:5

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DTC 5280CA·l
DTC 5280C1·1
DTC 5280eRA
DTC 5280CR1
DTC 52801

These are 16-bit MFM hard drives, 2: 1 interleave controllers that

also controll 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
All Models:W5,W6

To format, use: G=C800:5

DTC 5387
DTC 5287CR
DTC 528710

These are 16-bit RLL hard drive, 2: 1 interleave controllers that also
control 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
87:W3,W5,W6,W7
CR:W5,W6-2 & 3,W8,WI0
I:W5,W6,W8,WI0

To format, use: G=C800:5

DTC 6180A
DTe 6280A

A 16-bit ESDI, 1:1 interleave controller for 2 hard drives at 10MHz.

Model 6280 also controls 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
6180:W3, SWI-4
6280:W2

To format, use: G=C800:5

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D1e 6180-151
D1e 6280-151

A 16-bit ESDI, 1:1 interleave controller for 2 hard drives at 10MHz.

Model 62S0-15T also controlls 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
61S0-15T:W4-2 &3, SW1-l, SWI--4, SWI-7, SW1-S
62S0-15T: SWI-2, SWI-6, SWI-9, SWI-I0

To format, use: G=CSOO:5

D1e 6180-151X
D1e 6280-151X
D1e 6282-24

These are 16-bit ESDI, 1:1 interleave controllers that control 2 hard
drives. Models 62S0-15TX and 62S2-24 also control 2 floppy drives.
These controllers can operate at data rates up to 15 MHz.

Default Jumpers:
61S0-15TX:W4-1 & 2,W5-1 & 2, SW1-1, SWI-4, SWI-7, SWl-S
62S0-15TX:W4-1 & 2,W5-1 & 2, SWI-2, SWI-6, SWI-9, SWI-I0
62S2-24:WI-5 & 6, WI-7 & S, WI-9 & 10, W2-21 & 22, W2-25 &26

To format, use: G=CSOO

D1e 6290-24
01e 6290£

EISA, ESDI, 1: 1 interleave controllers with up to 4MB cache.

Controls up to 4 ESDI drives and 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
6290-24: SWI-4, SWI-5
6290E: SWI-4

To format, use: G=cSOO:5

Notes: Supports translation mode for large capacity drives.

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DTe 6195
DTe 6295

EISA, ESDI, I: 1 interleave hard drive controllers. Model 6295 also

controls 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
6195: SWI-4
6295: SWI-4, SWI-8

To format, use: G=C800:5

Notes: Supports translation mode for large capacity drives.

DTe 1180
DTe 1280

An MFM, I: 1 interleave hard drive controller. Model 7280 also sup­

ports 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
7180:W4-2 & 3,W6
7280:W5,W6

To format, use: G=C800:5

DTe 1181
DTe 1281

An RLL, I: 1 interleave hard drive controller. Model 7287 also sup­

ports 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
7187: W4-2 & 3,W6,W7,W8
7287:W5, W6, W8

To format, use: G=C800:5

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DTK CONTROLLERS (Data Enterprises)

PTI-215

A 16-bit IDE controller for 2 hard drives and 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
WI-I & 2, W2-1 & 2, W3-2 & 3

To format, use: DOS

EVEREX CONTROLLERS

EVEREX EV-346

A 16-Bit, 1: I interleave, MFM hard drive and floppy controller.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: Speedstor or Disk Manager.

Future Domain CONTROLLERS

Future Domain TMC-BB5

An 8-bit SCSI host adapter, also controls 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
WI &W2

To format, use: Future Domain software.

Future Domain TMC-1610SVP

A 16-bit SCSI-2 host adapter, also controlls 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers: None

To format, use: Future Domain software.

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Future Domain TMC-1660DNK

Future Domain TMC-1680DNK

A 16-bit SCSI-II host adapter. The 1680 also controls 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers: None.

To format, use: Future Domain software.

LONGSHINE CONTROLLERS

Longshine LCS-6210D

A 8-bit MFM controller for 2 hard drives.

Default Jumpers:
1-8 heads:JPI 1 & 2
9-16 heads:JPI 2 & 3

G=C800:5

NCL CONTROLLERS

NDC 5125

A 16-bit MFM controller for 2 hard drives and 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
JP5, lower two pins jumpered.

To format, use: DIAGS, Speedstor, or Disk Manager.

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SEAGATE CONTROLLERS

Seagate ST-Ol

Seagate ST-02

An S-bit SCSI controller for up to 7 devices. ST-02 also supports 2 flop­

py drives.

Default Jumpers:
JP6-N & 0, JP6-Q & R

To format, use: G=CSOO:5

Notes: * For ST-02 only.

Seagale ST-05X

An S-bit XT-IDE controller for up to 2 hard drives.

Default Jumpers:
None installed

To format, use: DOS

Seagale ST-OIA
Seagale STOBA

A 16-bitAT-ide controller for up to 2 hard drives. Model ST-OSA also

controls up to 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:

JP4-1 & 1*,JP5-1 & 2

To format, use: DOS

Notes: * For ST-OSA

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Sellgllte ST-llM
Sellgllte ST-ll R

ST-ll M is an 8-bit MFM drive controller. ST-ll R is an 8-bit RLL hard

drive controller.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: G=C800:5

Sellgllte SR21-M
Sellgllte SR21-R
Sellgllte SR22-M
Sellgllte SR21-R

ST-21M and ST-22M are 16-bit MFM hard drive ontrollers. ST-21R
and ST-22R are 16-bit RLL controllers. ST-22M and ST-22R also control
2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
JP4*

To format, use: G=C800:5

Notes: * ST-22M & ST-22R only.

SMSIOMTI CONTROLLERS

SMSjOMTI510

An 8-bit SCSI controller for 2 hard drives only.

Default Jumpers:
Wl-2 & 3, W2-2 & 3, W3-1 & 2, W4-2 & 3

To format, use: G=C800:5 pr OMT/DISK

Notes: HA7 BIOS may cause partitioning problems with DOS

4.0 or later.

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SNiSjONITl 822

A 16-bit SCSI controller for 2 hard drives and 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:

W5,W7,W17,W21,W24,W2B,W32,W33-1 & 2,W35,W3B-2 & 3

To format, use: G=CBOO:6

Notes: Drivers for Novell and more than 2 SCSI drives are avail­
able. May not operated in machines with BMHz bus
speed and no wait states..

SNiSjONITl 5520

An B-bit MFM controller for 2 hard drives only.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: G=CBOO:6

[Link] 5527

An B-bit RLL controller for 2 hard drives only.

Default Jumpers:
None installed

To format, use: G=cBoO:6

SNiSjONITl 8120

A 16-bit MFM controller for 2 hard drives only.

Default Jumpers:
None installed

To format, use: G=CBoo:6

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SMS/OMrl8140

SMSjOMrl8240

A 16-bit MFM controller for 2 hard drives. Supports 1: 1 interleave

and fast (average 700Kb/sec transfer). The 8240 also supports 2 floppy
drives.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: OMPI/DISK software.

Notes: Incompatible with some motherboards due to timing

problem., but runs solid as a rock in boards with the
original AT-IBM bus timing specifications.

SMSjOMri 8630

A 16-bit ESDI controller for 2 hard drives and 2 floppy drives.

Operates with drive rates up to 10MHz. Supports 1: 1 interleave, and
has 32K look-ahead cache.

Default Jumpers:
W17,W20-2 &3,W23,W24,W25

To format, use: G=CAOO:6

SMS/OMTI8640

A 16-bit ESDI controller for 2 hard drives and 2 floppy drives.

Operates with drive rates up to 15MHZ. Supports 1: 1 interleave, and
has 32K look-ahead cache.

Default Jumpers:

W17,W20-2 &3,W23,W24,W25

To format, use: G=cAoO:6

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Storage Dimension Controllers

Storage Dimension SDC-80 1

Storage Dimension SDC-802

An 8-bit SCSI host adapter. SDC-802 also controlls 2 floppy drives.

Default Jumpers:
SDC-80 1 : JP1-3
SDC-802:W3

To format, use: SpeedStor or Disk Manager.

Ultrastor Controllers

Ultrastor '2C

AI: 1 interleave caching controller for 2 ESDI drives at up to

24MHz. Also controls up to 3 floppy drives. Up to 16MB of caching
memory can be installed.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: G=C800:5

Ultrastor 12F
Ultrastor , 2F-24

AI: 1 interleave controller for 2 ESDI drives at up to 22MHz. Also

controls up to 3 floppy drives. The 12F-24 supports 24MHz drives.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: G=C800:5

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Ultrastor 15C
Ultrastor 15CM

A caching controller for 2 IDE drives and 3 floppy drives. Up to 8

MB of cache memory can be installed. The 15CM also provides 2 ser­
ial ports, 2 parallel ports, and a game port.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: G=C800:5

Ultrastor 22C
Ultrastor 22F

An ESDI bus ESDI controller for 2 hard drives only. Supports

24MHz drives. The 22C caching controller supports up to 16MB of
cache memory.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: G=C800:5

Ultrastor 24C
Ultrastor 24F

An EISA bus SCSI controller for up to 7 devices and 3 floppy dri­

ves. The 24C supports up to 16MB of cache memory.

Default Jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: G=C800:5

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Wangt" Controllers

Wangtee EV-83 I

Controls QIC-36 tape drives.

Default Jumpers:
E 3 & 4, E 8 & 9, E 11 & 12,Wl,W2,W3

Notes: See manual for switch settings, DMA settings and inter
rupt jumpers. Most reported problems with this card are
a result of DMA interrupt problems.

Western Digital Controllers

Western Digital WD AT140

A 16-bit adapter board for 2 AT type IDE drives and 2 floppy dri­
ves.

Default Jumpers:
Wl- 3 & 4

To format, use: DOS

Western Digital WD AT240

A 16-bit adapter board for 2 AT type IDE drives and 2 floppy dri­
ves.

Default Jumpers:

Wl-3 & 4, W2-1 & 2

To format, use: DOS

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Western Digital WD AT440

A 16-bit adapter board for 2 AT type IDE drives and 2 floppy dri­
ves. This board also has 2 serial ports and 1 parallel port.

Default jumpers:
W3-3 & 4,W4-1 & 2,W7-3 & 4,W7-5 & 6,W7-7 & 8,W8-1 & 2,
W8-5 & 6,W8-9 & lO,W9-1 & 2,W9-3 & 4

To format, use: DOS

WesternDigital WD 11140

An 8-bit adapter board for 2 XT type IDE drives.

Default jumpers:
No jumpers on board.

To format, use: G=C800:5

Notes: Does not support daisy-chain cables. A separate cable must be

used for each drive.

Western Digital WD 11150R

An 8-bit adapter board for 1 XT type IDE drive.

Default jumpers:

Wl- 2 & 3,W2-1 & 2,W3-1 & 2

To format, use: G=C800:5

Notes: Does not support daisy-chain cables.

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Western Digital WD SCS-XTAT

An 8-bit SCSI host adapter for AT and XT type computers.

Default jumpers: See Manual.

To format, use: See Manual.

Western Digital WD XTGEN

Western Digital WD XTGEN2
Western Digital WD XTGENR

XT-GEN and XT-GEN2 are 8-bit MFM controllers for 2 hard drives
only. XT-GENR is an 8-bit RLL controller.

Default jumpers:
GEN: No jumpers on board.
GEN2:None.
GEN2R: None.

To format, use: G=C800:5

Western Digital WD 1002A-FOX FDO 1/003

The FOOl controls 2 floppy drives only (No BIOS on card). The
F003 includes a ROM BIOS.

Default jumpers:
W4-2 & 3

Western Digital WD 1002A-FOX F002/D04

F002 controls 4 floppy drives only. F004 has a BIOS on card which
permits installation of 1.2 and 1.44 MB drives in XT machines that nor­
mally only support 360K or 720K drives.

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Default jumpers:
Wl-2 & 3,W2-2 & 3,W3-1 & 2,W5-2 & 3,W6-2 & 3

To format, use: DOS

Notes: Uses WS-37C65 chip, works well in 286/386 machines.

Western Digital WD 1002-27X

Western Digital WD 1002A-27X

An 8-bit RLL controller for 2 hard drives only.

Default jumpers:
1002-27X:W3,W4-2 & 3,W6-2 & 3,W8-2 & 3, Sl-5, Sl-6,W9
1002A-27X: WI, W2

To format, use: G=C800:5

Western Digital WD 1002A-WXl

An 8-bit MFM controller for 2 hard drives only.

Default jumpers:
W3,W4-2 & 3,W6-2 & 3,W8-2 & 3, Sl-8 (AT Mode)

To format, use: G=C800:5

Western Digital WD 1003-WAH

A 16-bit MFM, 3:1 interleave controller that supports 2 hard drives

only.

Default jumpers:
W6-2 & 3,W4-2 & 3,W5-1 & 2

To format, use: DIAGS, SpeedStor, or Disk Manager.

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Western Digital WD 1003-WA2

Controls 2 hard drives at 3: 1 interleave and 2 floppy drives.

Default jumpers:
E 2 & 3, E 4 & 5, E 7 & 8

To format, use: DIAGS, SpeedStor, or Disk Manager.

Western Digital WD 1003V-MM 1

Western Digital WD 1003V-MM2

MMI is a 16-bit MFM controller for 2 hard drives at 2:1 interleave.

MM2 also controls 2 floppy drives.

Default jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: DIAGS, SpeedStor, or Disk Manager.

Western Digital WD 1003V-SR 1

Western Digital WD 1003V-SR2

SRI is a 16-bit controller for 2 hard drives at 2:1 interleave. SR2

also controls 2 floppy drives.

Default jumpers:
None installed

To format, use: DIAGS, SpeedStor, or Disk Manager.

Western Digital WD 1004-27X

Western Digital WD 1004A-27X

An 8-bit controller for 2 hard drives only.

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Default jumpers:
W25

To format, use: G=C800:5

Western Digital WD J004A-WXJ

An 8-bit MFM controller for 2 hard drives only.

Default jumpers:
See manual.

To format, use: G=C800:5

Western Digital WD J004SA-WAH

An ESDI controller for 2 hard drives only.

Default jumpers:
See manual.

To format, use: G=C800:5

Western Digital WD J006V-MCJ

Western Digital WD J006V-MCR

MCl is an MFM micro channel controller, and MCR is an RLL micro

channel controller.

Default jumpers:
No jumpers on board.

To format, use: System supplied software.

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Western Digit,,1 WD 1006V-MMI

Western Digit,,1 WD 1006V-MM2

MMI is a 16-bit MFM controller for 2 hard drives at 1:1 inteleave.

MM2 also controls 2 floppy drives.

Default jumpers:
No jumpers installed.

To format, use: DIAGS, SpeedStorm or Disk Manager.

Western Digit,,1 WD 1006V-51 I

Western Digit,,1 WD 1006V-S12

SRI is a 16-bit RLL controller for 2 hard drives at 1: 1 inteleave. SR2

also controls 2 floppy drives.

Default jumpers:
None installed.

To format, use: C800:5

Western Digit,,1 WD 1007A-WA2

A 16-bit ESDI controller for 2 hard drives and 2 floppy drives.
Supports 1: 1 interleave, and 10MBits/sec transfer.

Default jumpers:
See manual.

To format, use: C800:5

Western Digit,,1 WD 1007A-WAH

A 16-bit ESDI controller for 2 hard drives. 10 Mb/ps at 1:1 inter­

leave.

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Default jumpers:
Wl-2 & 3,W2-2 & 3,W3

To format, use: C800:S

Western Digital WD 1001V-MCl

A micro channel controller for 2 ESDI drives.

Default jumpers:
No jumpers on board.

To format, use: System supplies software.

Western Digital WD 1007V-SE1

Western Digital WD 1007V-SE2

A 16-bit ESDI controller for 2 hard drives at 1:1 interleave with 32K
look-ahead cache. Model SE2 also controls 2 floppy drives.

Default jumpers:
W7-1 & 2,W8-2 & 3

To format, use: G=COO:S or C800:S is W8 jumpered to 1 & 2.

Western Digital WD 1009V-SE 1

Western Digital WD 1009V-SE2

A high-speed 16-bit ESDI controller with 64K cache, 1: 1 interleave,

and up to 24Mbit/sec transfer. Available in ISA or EISA bus models.
Model SE2 also supports up to 3 floppy drives.

Default jumpers:
W2-2 & 3 (floppy), W3-1 & 2, W7 (EISA only).

To format, use: C800:5

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Western Digital WD 1000 FASST

A 16-bit SCSI controller that supports up to 7 SCSI devices and 2

floppy drives.

Default jumpers:
SA3, SA4, SA6, SA7, SA13, SA14, SA15, SA16,Wl-l & 2,W2-3 & 4,
W2-9 & lO.W5

To format, use: Supplied software.

Notes: Negotiates for synchronous SCSI transfer. Driver s available for

Novell and Xenix.

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CONNECTOR PINOUTS

T he following pages contain pinout information on various inter­

faces.

Table A- Pinout for Apple's External HDI-30 Connector

Pin Internal Connector External Connector
1 DISK.+5 -[Link]
2 DISK.+5 -DBCO)
3 GROUND GROUND
4 GROUND -DB(1)
5 GROUND TERMPWR*
6 -DBCO) -DB(2)
7 -DB(1) -DB(3)
8 -DB(2) GROUND
9 -DB(3) -ACK
10 -DB(4) GROUND
11 -DB(5) -DB(4)
12 -DB(6) GROUND
13 -DB(7) GROUND
14 -DBCP) -DB(5)
15 DISK.+5 GROUND
16 -BSY -DB(6)
17 -ATN GROUND
18 -ACK -DB(7)
19 GROUND -DBCP)
20 -MSG GROUND
21 -RST -REQ
22 -SEL GROUND
23 -C/D -BSY
24 -I/O GROUND
25 -REQ -ATN
26 GROUND -C/D
27 GROUND -RST
28 GROUND -MSG
29 DISK. +5 -SEL
30 DISK.+5 -I/O

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Figure B- Apple and Future Domain 25-Pin D-Sub

Pin 13 Pin 1
ALERT
When looking at
Table B, keep in
mind that the con­
nector numbers
Female Side
• 0000000000000
000000000000
Pin 25
•
shown in the table
and in Figure Bare Pin 13
the ones that connec­
•••••••••
o •••••••••••• o
tor manufacturers, Male Side
like AMp, use on the
connectors. These are
not the numbers
used by SUN For
whatever reason, Table B- Pinout lor Apple and Future Domain
SUN used an unusu­ Single-Ended SCSI Connectors Shown Above
al numbering
scheme, which dilfers Apple Single-ended SCSI Pinout Future Domain Single-ended SCSI Pinout
from the counting Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
scheme the connec­ 1 -REQ 14 RES/GND 1 GND 14 -DB(O)
tor manufacturers 2 -MSG 15 -C/D 2 -DB(1) 15 -DB(2)
use and print on the 3 -I/O 16 RES/GND 3 -DB(3) 16 -DB(4)
connector bodies. So, 4 -RST 17 -ATN 4 -DB(5) 17 -DB(6)
if you use an older 5 -ACK 18 GND 5 -DB(7) 18 -DB(P)
SUN device, be 6 -BSY 19 -SEL 6 GND 19 GND
extremely careful 7 GND 20 -DBP 7 -SEL 20 -ATN
when using factory 8 -DBO 21 -DB1 8 GND 21 -MSG
cables. 9 GND 22 -DB2 9 Spare 22 -ACK
10 -DB3 23 -DB4 10 -RST 23 -BSY
11 -DB5 24 GND 11 -C/D 24 -REQ
12 -DB6 25 TermPwr* 12 -I/O 25 -GND
13 -DB7 13 GND

*Pin 25 - Termination Power is not connected in the Mac Plus

connector.

Non-Official Standard SCSI Connectors

For whatever reasons, some companies decided to introduce non-stan­
dard SCSI connectors. The most common are Future Domain's 25-pin
D-sub connector, used on their early SCSI host adapters,Apple's 25-pin
D-sub connector with a different and totally incompatible pinout
scheme, and IBM's proprietary PS/2 SCSIL connector. See above fig­
ures and tables.

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Table C- Pinout lor Single-Ended and Dillerential B-Cables

Single-ended SCSI Pinout, B-Cable Dillerential SCSI Pinout, B-Cable

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 35 GND GND GND
2 GND 36 -DB(8) +DB(8) -DB(8)
3 GND 37 -DB(9) +DB(9) -DB(9)
4 GND 38 -DB(10) +DB(10) -DB(10)
5 GND 39 -DB(11) +DB(l1) -DB(11)
6 GND 40 -DB(12) +DB(12) -DB(12)
7 GND 41 -DB(13) +DB(13) -DB(13)
8 GND 42 -DB(14) +DB(14) -DB(14)
9 GND 43 -DB(15) +DB(15) -DB(15)
10 GND 44 -DB(Pl) +DB(Pl) -DB(Pl)
11 GND 45 -ACKB +ACKB -ACKB
12 GND 46 GND GND DIFFSENS
13 GND 47 -REQB +REQB -REQB
14 GND 48 -DB(16) +DB(16) -DB(16)
15 GND 49 -DB(17) +DB(17) -DB(17)
16 GND 50 -DB(18) +DB(18) -DB(18)
17 TermPwrB 51 TermPwrB TermPwrB TermPwrB
18 TermPwrB 52 TermPwrB TermPwrB TermPwrB
19 GND 53 -DB(19) +DB(19) -DB(19)
20 GND 54 -DB(20) +DB(20) -DB(20)
21 GND 55 -DB(21) +DB(21) -DB(21)
22 GND 56 -DB(22) +DB(22) -DB(22)
23 GND 57 -DB(23) +DB(23) -DB(23)
24 GND 58 -DB(P2) +DB(P2) -DB(P2)
25 GND 59 -DB(24) +DB(24) -DB(24)
26 GND 60 -DB(25) +DB(25) -DB(25)
27 GND 61 -DB(26) +DB(26) -DB(26)
28 GND 62 -DB(27) +DB(27) -DB(27)
29 GND 63 -DB(28) +DB(28) -DB(28)
30 GND 64 -DB(29) +DB(29) -DB(29)
31 GND 65 -DB(30) +DB(30) -DB(30)
32 GND 66 -DB(31) +DB(31) -DB(31)
33 GND 67 -DB(P3) +DB(P3) -DB(P3)
34 GND 68 GND GND GND

68-Pin Wide SCSI B-, P-, lind Q-Cables

The pinout for single-ended and differential B-cables is shown in Table
C.
The P-cable use a much smaller high-density connector because
the smaller 3~-inch devices don't have enough mounting space to fit
an IDC connector with 68 pins. The connector is the same for internal
and external cables, but the internal version is unshielded with a plas­
tic body and without locking mechanisms. The male connector is the
cable connector, and the device has the female connector.
In 1992, there was a proposed cable standardization for Wide
SCSI devices but the Q-cable did not gain industry acceptance.

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Table D - Pinout for Single-Ended and Differential P-Cables

Single-ended SCSI Pinout, P-Cable Differential SCSI Pinout, P-Cable

Pin Sisnal Pin Sisnal Pin Sisnal Pin Sisnal
1 GND 35 -DB(12) +DB(12) -DB(12)
2 GND 36 -DB(13) +DB(13) -DB(13)
3 GND 37 -DB(14) +DB(14) -DB(14)
4 GND 38 -DB(15) +DB(15) -DB(15)
5 GND 39 -DB(Pl) +DB(Pl) -DB(Pl)
6 GND 40 -DB(O) GND GND
7 GND 41 -DB(1) +DB(O) -DB(O)
8 GND 42 -DB(2) +DB(1) -DB(1)
9 GND 43 -DB(3) +DB(2) -DB(2)
10 GND 44 -DB(4) +DB(3) -DB(3)
11 GND 45 -DB(5) +DB(4) -DB(4)
12 GND 46 -DB(6) +DB(5) -DB(5)
13 GND 47 -DB(7) +DB(6) -DB(6)
14 GND 48 -DB(P) +DB(7) -DB(7)
15 GND 49 GND +DB(P) -DB(P)
16 GND 50 GND DIFFSENS GND
17 TennPwr 51 TennPwr TermPwr TermPwr
18 TennPwr 52 TermPwr TermPwr TermPwr
19 Reserved 53 Reserved Reserved Reserved
20 GND 54 GND +ATN -ATN
21 GND 55 -ATN GND GND
22 GND 56 GND +BSY -BSY
23 GND 57 -BSY +ACK -ACK
24 GND 58 -ACK +RST -RST
25 GND 59 -RST +MSG '-MSG
26 GND 60 -MSG +SEL -SEL
27 GND 61 -SEL +C/D -C/D
28 GND 62 -C/D +REQ -REQ
29 GND 63 -REQ +1/0 -I/O
30 GND 64 -I/O GND GND
31 GND 65 -DB(8) +DB(8) -DB(8)
32 GND 66 -DB(9) +DB(9) -DB(9)
33 GND 67 -DB(10) +DB(10) -DB(10)
34 GND 68 -DB(11) +DB(11) -DB(11)

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Table E- Pinout for 50-Pin, Single-Entletl anti Differential

Centronics-Syyle Connector (A Cable)

Single-entletl SCSI Pinout Differential SCSI Pinout

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 26 -DB(O) 1 GND 26 GND
2 GND 27 -DB(1) 2 +DB(O) 27 -DB(O)
3 GND 28 -DB(2) 3 +DB(1) 28 -DB(1)
4 GND 29 -DB(3) 4 +DB(2) 29 -DB(2)
5 GND 30 -DB(4) 5 +DB(3) 30 -DB(3)
6 GND 31 -DB(5) 6 +DB(4) 31 -DB(4)
7 GND 32 -DB(6) 7 +DB(5) 32 -DB(5)
8 GND 33 -DB(7) 8 +DB(6) 33 -DB(6)
9 GND 34 -DB(P) 9 +DB(7) 34 -DB(7)
10 GND 35 GND 10 +DB(P) 35 -DB(P)
11 GND 36 GND 11 DIFFSENS 36 GND
12 Reserved 37 Reserved 12 Reserved 37 Reserved
13 [Link]:tro 38 TERMPWR 13 TERMPWR 38 TERMPWR
14 Reserved 39 Reserved 14 Reserved 39 Reserved
15 GND 40 GND 15 +ATN 40 -ATN
16 GND 41 -ATN 16 GND 41 GND
17 GND 42 GND 17 +BSY 42 -BSY
18 GND 43 -BSY 18 +ACK 43 -ACK
19 GND 44 -ACK 19 +RST 44 -RST
20 GND 45 -RST 20 +MSG 45 -MSG
21 GND 46 -MSG 21 +SEL 46 -SEL
22 GND 47 -SEL 22 +C/D 47 -C/D
23 GND 48 -C/D 23 +REQ 48 -REQ
24 GND 49 -REQ 24 +1/0 49 -I/O
25 GND 50 -I/O 25 GND 50 GND

Table F- ESDI Control Signals (J 111'1 J

Control Signal Name Ground Signal Pin Transmission
-Head Select 3 1 2 To Drive
-Head Select 2 3 4 To Drive
-Write Gate 5 6 To Drive
-Config/-Status Data 7 8 To Controller
-Transfer Ack 9 10 To Controller
-Attention 11 12 To Controller
-Head Select 0 13 14 To Drive
-Sector/-Address Mark 15 16 To Controller
Found 17 18 To Drive
-Head Select 1 19 20 To Controller
-Index 21 22 To Controller
-Ready 23 24 To Drive
-Transfer Reguest 25 26 To Drive
-Drive Select 1 27 28 To Drive
-Drive Select 2 29 30 To Drive
-Drive Select 3 31 32 To Drive
-Read Gate 33 34 To Drive

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Table G- ESDI Control Signals Continued (J2/P2)

Control Signal Name Ground Signal Pin Transmission
-Drive Selected 1 To Controller
-Sector Address Mark 2 To Controller
Found 3 To Controller
-Seek Com12lete 4 To Drive
-Address Mark Enable 6 5 To Controller
-Reserved for Ste12 Mode 7 To Drive
+Write Clock 8 To Drive
-Write Clock 9 To Controller
-Cartridge Changed 10 To Controller
+Read Reference Clock 12 11 To Controller
-Read Reference Clock 13 To Drive
+NRZ Write Data 15,16 14 To Drive
-NRZ Write Data 17 To Controller
+NRZ Read Data 19 18 To Controller
-NRZ Read Data 20 To Controller

Table H-IBM I/O Channel Pinout (Sides AI & B)

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
Al /IOCHCK B1 GND
A2 SD7 B2 RESETDRV
A3 SD6 B3 +5VCC
A4 SD5 B4 lRQ9
AS SD4 B5 -5VCC
A6 SD3 B6 DRQ2
A7 SD2 B7 -12VCC
A8 SD1 B8 OWS
A9 SDO B9 +12VCC
A10 /IOCHRDY B10 GND
All AEN Bll /SMEMW
A12 SA19 B12 /SMEMR
A13 SA18 B13 /1OW
A14 SA17 B14 //IOR
A15 SA16 B15 /DACK3
A16 SA15 B16 DRQ3
A17 SA14 B17 /DACK1
A18 SA13 B18 DRQ1
A19 SA12 B19 /REFRESH
A20 SA11 B20 CLK
A21 SA10 B21 lRQ7
A22 SA9 B22 IRQ6
A23 SA8 B23 IRQ5
A24 SA7 B24 IRQ4
A25 SA6 B25 IRQ3
A26 SA5 B26 /DACK2
A27 SA4 B27 T/C
A28 SA3 B28 ALE
A29 SA2 B29 +5VCC
A30 SAl B30 OSC
A31 SAO B31 GND
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Table I-IBM I/O Channel Pinout Continued (Sides C& OJ

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
C1 SBHE 01 /MEMCS16
C2 LA23 02 /IOCS16
C3 LA22 03 IRQ10
C4 LA21 04 IRQ11
C5 LA20 05 IRQ12
c6 LA19 06 IRQ15
C7 LA18 07 IRQ14
C8 LA17 08 /DACKO
C9 /MEMR D9 DRQO
C10 /MEMW D10 /DACK5
Cl1 SD08 Dl1 DRQ5
C12 SD09 D12 /DACK6
C13 SD10 D13 DRQ6
C14 SD11 D14 /DACK7
C15 SD12 D15 DRQ7
c16 SD13 D16 +5VCC
C17 SD14 D17 /MASTER
C18 SD15 D18 GND

Table J - Pinout Table lor IBM High-Density PS/2 Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 GND 31 GND
2 -DB(O) 32 -ATN
3 GND 33 GND
4 -DB(1) 34 GND
5 GND 35 GND
6 -DB(2) 36 -BSY
7 GND 37 GND
8 -DB(3) 38 -ACK
9 GND 39 GND
10 -DB(4) 40 -RST
11 GND 41 GND
12 -DB(5) 42 -MSG
13 GND 43 GND
14 -DB(6) 44 -SEL
15 GND 45 GND
16 -DB(7) 46 -C/D
17 GND 47 GND
18 -DB(P) 48 -REQ
19 GND 49 GND
20 GNO 50 -I/O
21 GND 51 GND
22 GND 52 Reserved
23 Reserved/GND 53 Reserved
24 Reserved/GND 54 Reserved
25 Not Connected 55 Reserved
26 TERMPWR 56 Reserved
27 Reserved 57 Reserved
28 Reserved 58 Reserved
29 GND 59 Reserved
30 GND 60 Reserved
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Table K- IDE Interface Pinout

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
01 -Host Reset 02 Ground
03 + Host Data 7 04 + Host Data 8
05 + Host Data 6 06 + Host Data 9
07 + Host Data 5 08 + Host Data 10
09 + Host Data 4 10 + Host Data 11
11 + Host Data 3 12 + Host Data 12
13 + Host Data 2 14 + Host Data 13
15 + Host Data 1 16 + Host Data 14
17 + Host Data 0 18 + Host Data 15
19 Ground 20 Key
21 Reserved 22 Ground
23 -Host lOW 24 Ground
25 -Host lOR 26 Ground
27 Reserved 28 + Host ALE
29 Reserved 30 Ground
31 +Host IRQ 14 32 + Host 1016
33 +HostADDR 1 34 - Host PDIAG
35 +HostADDR 0 36 + HostADDR 2
37 -Host CSO 38 - Host CSI
39 -Host SLY/ACT 40 Ground

Table L- QI(-36 Connector Pin Assignments

The QIC-36 interface is implemented through a 50-pin dual inline
header. The suggested mating connector is a 3M PIN 3425-60XX, 3425­
70XX or equivalent. Maximum cable length is 10 feet (3 meters).

DescriEtion Signal Source Pin Return

TaQe Motion Enable GO- C 2 1
TaQe Direction Control REV- C 4 3
Track Select 2/3 TR3- C 6 5
Track Select 2/2 TR2- C 8 7
Track Select 2/1 TRl- C 10 9
Track Select 2/0 TRO- C 12 11
Reset (Initialize Drive) RST- C 14 13
Reserved (Not Used) DS3- C 16 15
Reserved (Not Used) DS2- C 18 17
Reserved (Not Used) DSl- C 20 19
Drive Select 0 DSO- C 22 21
High Write Current HC- C 24 23
Read Data (Pulse OutQut) RDP- D 26 25
UQQer TaQe Position Code UTH- D 28 27
Lower TaQe Position Code LTH- D 30 29
Drive Select ResQonse SLD- D 32 31
Cartridge In Place CIN- D 34 33
Unsafe (No Write Protect) USF- D 36 35
CaQstan Tachometer Pulse TCH- D 38 37
Write Data Signal - WDA- C 40 39
Write Data Signal + WDA- C 42 41
Threshold (35% Read Margin) TDH- C 44 43
High SQeed Slew Select HSD- C 46 45
Write Enable WEN- C 48 47
Erase Enable EEN- C 50 49
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Table M - SCSI Pinout - Centronics, Mac, anti Differential

IDC Pin Centronics Mac DB-25 Signal-Ended Differential
Number Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name Signal Name
1 1 Ground Shield Gnd
2 26 8 -Data Bus Bit 0 Ground
3 2 Ground +DBCO)
4 27 21 -Data Bus Bit 1 -DBCO)
5 3 Ground +DB(1)
6 28 22 -Data Bus Bit 2 -DB(I)
7 4 Ground +DB(2)
8 29 10 -Data Bus Bit 3 -DB(2)
9 5 Ground +DB(3)
10 30 23 -Data Bus Bit 4 -DB(3)
11 6 Ground +DB(4)
12 31 11 -Data Bus Bit 5 -DB(4)
13 7 Ground +DB(5)
14 32 12 -Data Bus Bit 6 -DB(5)
15 8 Ground +DB(6)
16 33 13 -Data Bus Bit 7 -DB(6)
17 9 Ground +DB(7)
18 34 20 -Data Bus Parity -DB(7)
19 10 Ground +DB(P)
20 35 7 Ground -DB(P)
21 11 Ground DIFFSENS
22 36 9 Ground Ground
23 12 Ground Ground
24 37 24 Ground Ground
25 13 25 Not Connected TERMPWR
26 38 TERMPWR TERMPWR
27 14 Ground Ground
28 39 14 Ground Ground
29 15 Ground +ATN
30 40 16 Ground -ATN
31 16 Ground Ground
32 41 17 -ATN Ground
33 17 Ground +BSY
34 42 18 Ground -BSY
35 18 Ground +ACK
36 43 6 -BSY -ACK
37 19 Ground +RST
38 44 5 -ACK -RST
39 20 Ground +MSG
40 45 4 -RST -MSG
41 21 Ground +SEL
42 46 2 -MSG -SEL
43 22 Ground +C/D
44 47 19 -SEL -C/D
45 23 Ground +REQ
46 48 15 -C/D -REQ
47 24 Ground +1/0
48 49 1 -REO -I/O
49 25 Ground Ground
50 50 3 -I/O Ground

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Table N - SA-400 Interlace Signals and Pin Designations

Signal Name Direction Signal Pin Return Pin

HD (High Density)/LSP (Speed) Out/In 2 1

In Use/Head Load Input 4 3

- Drive Select 3 Input 6 5

-Index Pulse Output 8 7

- Drive Select 0 Input 10 9

- Drive Select 1 Input 12 11

- Drive Select 2 Input 14 13

- Motor On Input 16 15

-Direction Select Input 18 17

-Step Input 20 19

- Write Data Input 22 21

- Write Gate Input 24 23

- Track 00 Output 26 25

- Write Protect Output 28 27

- Read Data Output 30 29

-Side One Select Input 32 31

- Ready/Disk Change Output 34 33

Table 0 - ST-506 Data Signals - J2/P2

Control Signal Name Ground Signal Pin Transmission

- Drive Selected 2 1 To Controller

Reserved 4 3 - - - ­
Reserved 6 5

Reserved (to Jl pin 16) 8 7

Reserved 9

Reserved 10

Ground 11,12

+MFM Write Data 13 To Drive

-MFM Write Data 14 To Drive

Ground 15,16 - - - ­
+MFM Read Data 17 To Controller
- MFM Read Data 18 To Controller
Ground 19,20 -----­

Figure P- Sun Microsystems' 50-Pin D-Sub Connector

PlnU PIn 18

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PIn so PIn 34

PIn 18
PIn 33

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PIn 34 PIn so

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Table P- Sun Single-Ended SCSI Cable

Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Ground 26 Reserved
2 -DB(l) 27 Ground
3 Ground 28 Ground
4 -DB(4) 29 -BSY
5 Ground 30 Ground
6 -DB(7) 31 -MSG
7 Ground 32 Ground
8 Ground 33 -REQ
9 Not Connected 34 -DB(O)
10 Reserved 35 Ground
11 Ground 36 -DB(3)
12 Ground 37 Ground
13 Ground 38 -DB(6)
14 -RST 39 Ground
15 Ground 40 Ground
16 -C/D 41 Reserved
17 Ground 42 TERMPWR
18 Ground 43 Ground
19 -DB(2) 44 -ATN
20 Ground 45 Ground
21 -DB(5) 46 -ACK
22 Ground 47 Ground
23 -DB(P) 48 -SEL
24 Ground 49 Ground
25 Reserved 50 -I/O

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DRIVE JUMPERS

T he following pages contain information on jumper settings for

common hard drives. This information has been complied from
numerous sources, including the manufacturers of the drives. When
compiling a chapter of this length, the chances for typing and Copyrighted

specifications from

resource error is great. The authors and publisher would greatly appre­ Maxtor, Seagate,

ciate being notified of any inaccurate or missing information. Some of Quantum and

the older drives (especially those from companies who have gone Conner Peripherals

out of business) are very difficult to obtain accurate and verifiable are reprinted with

written permission of

specifications for. If you have access to non-copyrighted specification

their technical support

sheets, etc. please send us a copy so that we may add the information departments.

to future editions.
For more complete information on your particular drive(s), refer to
the OEM manual available from your supplier.

ATASI30B5

CDC WREN III SERIES

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llWINOme our
llWINOmelN

JIESIT
OIlOOND
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SVRET
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+.2V

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CDC WREN III SERIES ESDI

CDC WREN III SERIES (SCSI JUMPER LOCATION)

DRIVE
LOOleAL SELECT -DRIVE DRIVE ID AND OPTION

ADDRESS JUMPERS SELECT ~ECTHEArER... TOR POWER

ieee] JUMPER~ Il_ CE SELECT JUMPER

0l.!..e~

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ILl!l_·_e___I!.!_~~I

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2 e e

3l==
, ~ee]

DRIVE SELECT 0-7

(BINARY CODED)

"'PARIlY CHECK

.e~

MOTOR START OPTION ....

5=:::= """'''"'''
NOTOR STAlIT OI'TIOW
I:li:IVESELECf

6n;] I'AlUTVCHlCkSl!LEct

=~TOl

7==
,. Drive ID is binary coded jumper position (most significant bit on left). Le., jumper in position 2
would be Drive ID 4. DO jumpers mean ID O.

•• Jumper plug installed means parity checking by the WREN m is c:oabJcd

••• Jumper in vertical position means terminator power (+SV) is from WREN mpower connector.

Jumper in horizontal position means terminator power is taken from inter&ec cable.

Iftmit is not terminated. TP jumper is to be left off.

•••• Jumper plug installed enables Motor Start Option. In this mode of operation. the drive wiD

wait for a Start Unit command from the Host befo~ starting the mo1Or. lfthc jumper plug is Dot

installed, tbe motor will start as soon as DC power is applied to the UDit.

CDC WREN III SERIES (SCSI JUMPER LOCATION)

CDC WREN V SERIES

§
~
~
!:l
DRIVE
SELECT

JUMPERS

I +12V
2 +12V1tIf
J -NItIf

Ir0 0 0 0)1
':r::======;:;:;;;:::;;;:i CXlNNI!CI'ORJI
DCPOWER

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CONNER CFA 1DBDA

The elD jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave
(drive D). The drive is. configured as a master, whenjumpered. and a slave when not jumpered.
The ATAIlSA jumper is used when when daisy-chaining two drives. This jumper may have to be
removed when tnis drive is used together with older ([Link]) drives.

CONNER CFA 1215A

The CJD jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave
(drive D), The drive is configured as a master, whenjumpered, and a slave when not jumpered.
The ATAIISA jumper is used when when daisy-cbaining two drives. This jumper may have to be
removed when this drive is used together with older (Pre-ATA) drives.

__ 000
000
ATA/Cable Select ISAICabIa Select
MUle' g[] ..... ggO

,.. ggo

CONNER CFA 110A (('3017)

The C/O jumper is used to determine whether the drive is II: master (drive C) or II: slave
(drive D). The drive is configured as a master, when jumpered, and a slave when not jumpered.
The ATAIISA jumper is used when when daisy-chaining two drives. This jumper may have to be
removed when this drive is used together with older (Pre-ATA) drives.

CONNER CFA340A (('3034)

The c/O jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave

(drive D). The drive is configured as a master, when jumpered. and a slave when notjumpered.

The ATAIISA jumper is used when when daisy-chaining two drives. This jumper may have to be

removed when this drive is used together with older (Pre-ATA) drives.

J_
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CONNER CFA340SjCFA J70S

SCSI Bus Address

There are three jumpers available for configuration of SCSI ID: ADDR 1, ADDR 2, and ADDR
3. The following table definer, the settings:

SCSIBm Addresses
ADDRI ADDR2 ADDK3 SCSIID

CONNER CFAS40A OUT

OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
0

IN IN OUT
OCT OUT IN
IN OUT

The CID jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave
OUT
IN
IN
IN "IN
(drive D). The drive is configured as a master. when jumpered. and a slave when not jumpered.
The ATAJ1SA jumper is used when when daisy..cbaining two drives. This jumper may have to be Disable Spin: A Jumper in the DSPN location, disables spin up on power-on. Disabling spin up
removed when this drive is used together with older (Pre-ATA) drives. on application of power can also be enabled by settting the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page O.

SCSI Terminators

J2, Pin 1
5O-pIrISCSlinterface
Connector

J5, Pin 1
4-pin Power Connector

CONNER CFAS40S
SCSI Bus Address
There are three jumpers available for configuration of SCSI 10. IDI, ID2, and ID3. The
following
table defines the setlin s

IDI IDJ
OliT
IN OUT

CONNER CFAS JOA II\>

OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN OUT
OUT IN IN
IN IN IN 7
Disable spin: A Jumper In the OE4locatIon, disables spm up on power-on. Disabling spin up on
application of power can also be enabled by settling the DSPN bit In MODE SELECT page O.
The CID jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave
(drive D). The drive is configured as a master, wbenjumpered, and a slave when ootjumpered. OE4 Disable S in on Power on
The ATAIlSA jumper is used when when daisy-chaining two drives. This jumper may have to be EJ Term Power InlOutenable
removed when this drive is used together with older (Pre--ATA) drives.

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CONNER CFA850A

The CJD jumper is used 10 determine wbedMr!be drive i. a miller (drive C) or a slave
(drive D). The driveiscoaf1preclu a muter, wbenjumpered. and a slave when notjumpered.
The ATAllSAjumper is used wIleD when daisy-chliniDI two drives. Thisjwnper may have 10 be
removed wilen Ibi. drive is used toptber wtlh older (Pro-ATA) drives.

CONNER CFL350A

The CFL3S0A drive is designed to ope_ eilber II a Master drive (C Drive) or a Slave Drive (D
Drive). Commands from the holt are written in parallel to both drives. When the C/O jumper on
the drive is closed. the drive will assume the role of a master, When CID is open, the drive wiU
act as a slave. In [Link] configurations, CID must remain in the closed (master) position.

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J","~r

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CONNER CFL420A
TheCFL420A drive isdosigDecl to~eilherll a Master drive (C Drive) or a Slave Drive(D
Drive). Commands from Ibe host are wrilleD in ponIlel to both drives. Wben Ibe CID jumper 00
the drive is closed, the drive will assume tbe role ofa master. When CID is open. the drive will
act as a slave. In Singlo-drive confiprIIIiOllS, CID must remain in the clOted (master) [Link].

CONNER CFN 1lOA

The CFN170A drive is designed to operate either as a Master drive (C Drive) or a Slave Drive (D
Drive). Commands from the host are written in parallel to both drives. When the C/O jumper on
the drive is closed, the drive will assum:: the role of a master. When C/O is open, the drive will
act as a·slave. In Single-<lrive configurations, C/O must remain in the closed (master) position,

_.I8A~

. . .

' •. CAM ...............

· -... .
aD NO

~
co C/O NO

~
[Link].v.
co

CID A/C

0_
os
0
0to-'"
"'" M:

•
co
0 Pin.'
Factofy test point

10. [Link]:t 2I:.[Link] Notes:

MutiIt or SI_
-~-

·• • •
"'" ...e os
. . .......

.Ott
C/O AIC CS 3. ISA Master

O~
-
AIC CIO

• -
tt• :~
JUf'I1)er
'-- '''''''''
2. CAM SIaWI ., ISA Slave

AIC CID
• : Open

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CONNER CFN 170S

The following table defines the settings:

J3 Pin 5 6 7
SCSI ID El E2 E3
0 high high high
low high high
CONNER CFN2S0A I
2
3
high
low
low
low
high
high
4 high high low
5 low high low
The CFN250A drive is designed to operate either as a Master drive (C Drive) or a Slave Drive (D
6 high low low
Drive). Commands from the host are written in parallel to both drives. When the C/D jumper on
7 low low low
the drive is closed. the drive will assume the role of a master. When CID is open, the drive will
act as a slave, In Single-drive configurations. C/D must remain in the closed (master) position,

IflIeriacelPower
/ Connector

MuterlSlave selection
(pin 28)
+5V
lcurrent'lmilln 9 'J3, Pm #1

Pin.,
Factory teet point
fLED
Notes: C/O J3,Pin 8,· LED
1. CAM Master/Standalone 3. ISA Master

Ale C/O Ale C/o

~
• •
.

Jumper
:~ ,_ _ Jumper

2. CAM Slave 4. ISASlave

••
AiC C/O

~ ~
~Jumper

CONNER CFN2S0S

The following table defines the settmgs:

J3,Pin I 5 6 7
SCSIID I El E2 E3
0 high high high
CONNER CFN340A I I
2 I
low
high
high
low
high
high
3 low low high
4 high high low
The CFN340A drive is designed to operate either as a Master drive (C Drive) or a Slave Drive (D 5 low high low

Drive). Commands from the host are written in parallel to both drives. When the C/O jumper on 6 high low low

the drive is closed, the drive will assume the role of a master. When C/O is open, the drive will
7 I low low low

act as a slave. In Single-drive configurations, CJD must remain in the closed (master) position.

IDterfacefPower
/ COnnector

MuterlSlaveaelection
(pin 28)

P.",
Factory test po!nt

Notes:

1 CAM Malter/Standalone 3. ISAMaster

NC C/O AlC C/O

~~
t t........
:~ ,_ _ J...".,

2. CAMSWM 04. ISASIave

NO C/O
: : ap.n

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CONNER CFP 10605

SCSI Bus Address

There are three jumpers available for configuration ofSCSIID: El, E2, and E3. The following

table defines the settius;

SCSI . . . . . .

£1/01<1 lWOE2 I:!o'OID SCSIID

OUT OUT OUT ()

[1'1 OUT OUT

OUT m OUT

IN IN OUT

OUT OllT IN

CONNER CFP 1060W

IN OIJT IN

OUT IN IN I>

IN IN IN 7

·Usc either but nO! both . EI to E3 orOEt to 0E3, 1beOE header IS not mstalled on drive

configurations with a LED on the PCBA.

DIsable Spin: A jumper in lhe E5 or OES location, disables spin up on power-on. Disabling spin

up on application of power can also be enabled by seming the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT
SCSI Bus Addres.s
,0.
There are (our jumpers available for configuration of SCSI ID: EI, E2, E3. and E4 or
E4 Reserved
alternatively pins 1.3,5. and 7 or 15. 1be (ollowing table defines the the relationship between the

.....,
--
ESIOES Disable S in on Power-on
E6 S 'n dela b SCSI JD ",,00 ...... ,
umoers or the "ins on JS and the SCSI ID:
.......

.=
' ...... T
E7 Disable SCSI Bus Parit

=
0
"­ Cull"",,"

=:. """"" ,-"

,.......,
= :=........... ""-
; OIJVopon

~=
Ou~opan

,
. ,=
O\JVopon
InIG",uno OuVopon
InlQ'OIInd OlJllopen

I~
tn.'G'ound
" '­ ""-

--= .......=
=~ ",-. Ou\o'op.n In/G"",nd
InlGr(l<lnd
"" '''''"''"'' ~-
I~=
InIG""",d InIG""'M
lniG,ound
""- ""­ IniG,,,,,,,d
"" ~~~~
"
""­ '""-
InIG,"""" InlilrGund

CONNER CFP10805
SCSI Bus AddrtU

There are threcjumpenavaillble ror conflgW'lllion of SCSI ID: EI, E2, and E3, The following

table defmc:s the dina:

.....
OUT
......
o
ON OUT OUT
onrr "ON OUT
ON OUT
OUT
IN

0::
OUT
onrr
IN
IN
"
"I!'i

IN 7

CONNER CFP2105S
.Useellhcr bUI not both . EI to E3 or OEI 10 OE3. The OE header IS nol ms1alled on drive

[Link] with a LED on the PCBA

ntablt Spin: A jumper in the E4 location, disables spin up on power-on. Oisabling spin up on

application of power can also be enabled by senting the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page O.
SCSIB.. Address
There are thrcejlUllpCfS available for configuration of SCSI ID: El. E2, and E3. The following
table dcfiDes the [Link]:

BlJOKI aoE2
""' ... 1lIOE3 .ICII m
OUT OUT OUT 0
ON OUT OUT
~ IN OUT
IN IN OUT
OUT our IN

IN our IN

OUT IN IN

IN IN IN 7
·Useeither but not both . EI to E3 orOEI to OE3. neOE hcMterlS not instilled 011 drive
conf'lJUfabom with a LED on the PCBA.

Diuble Spia: A jumper in the ES location, disable5lpin up 011 power-on. Disablina: spin up on

application of power can also be enabled by setttiDJ the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page OOH.

E7(D1Mb1ePartty)

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CONNER C1P2 1075

SCSI Bus Address

There are three jumpers available for configuration of SCSI ID: El. E2, and E3. The following
table defmes the settinJl;s:
£1IOI!1
.,"""
'CSIB..
...,.,
"'*-'
SCSIlD

,,
01lT 01lT 01lT 0
IN 01lT 01lT
01lT 'N O\IT
ON m O\IT l
,
CONNER C1P2 107W
,,
01lT O\IT 'N
m O\IT 'N
OIlT 'N m
'N m ON 7
.Use either but not both : EI to E3 or OEI to OE3. The DE header IS not Installed on drive

_.......
configurations with a LED on the PCBA.
Disable Spin: A jumper in the E5 location. disables spin up on power-on. Disabling spin up on
SCSI Bus Address
There are four jumpers available for configuration of SCSI lD: El. E2, and E3, and E4. The
application of power can also be enabled by seming the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page OOH.
followin table defines the seninll'lI:
..... , ....., scm ...
7 ''''10O

,,,
""'/OPEN OUT/OI'EN OOT/OPEN OUT""" 0
""""""0 OUT/OI'EN OUT""'" OUT"""
""""'" IN.'GROUND OUT/OPEN OUT"""

···,
INIGROUNO "",OQUNO OUT/OI'EN OUT/OI'EN
OUT""'"
INfOkOUND
OUT/OI'EN
OUT"","
iN.<lROiJND
~OUND
OUT/OI'EN
OUT/OI'EN ,
OUT""'"
INIORotJNO
INiOROlIND
INiOROUND
_00Nn
_OUND
OOT/OI'EN
0"'""," 7
OUT/OI'EN OOT""'" OUT/OI'EN fNIOROUNO
INIGRQUND OOT/OPEN 0"'""," INIGROUND
OUT/OPEN IN/OROUND OUT/OI'EN INIOILOUND
IN/OROUND
OUTIOf'EN
INIGROUND
OUTKlI'EN
0"'''''''''
[Link]
INIGROUND
INIOROUND
""
lNlOltOUNP
OUTIOPI!N
INIOkOUND
OUT""'"
INIGROlJNO
INlOkOUNO
INIGROUND
lNIOROUNl>
INlGkOUN'D
INIOROUNO
INIOROUND
INIOROUND
.""
Disable Spin. A JUmper m me E5 loeanon, disables spm up on power-on. DiSablmg spm up on "
application of power can abo be enabled by settling the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page DOH.

r
o
ES(tlIabIISpIrI)

~
-......-.... ,!IYPiCdY_bv.
_-'""Ihe_
&
=

CONNER (IP42075
SCSI Bus Address
There are three jumpers available for configuration of SCSI 10: El, E2. and EJ. The following
table defmes the settings:
SCSI ... AIW~·
£11011 JWOll E3IOE3 SCSI m
OUT OUT OUT 0
IN OUT OUT
OUT IN OUT
IN IN OUT

CONNER C1P4207W
OUT OUT IN
IN OUT IN
OUT IN IN
IN IN IN 7
.Use either but not both. El to E3 or OEI to OE3. The OE header IS not Installed on drive
configurations with a LED on the PCBA.
Disable Spin: A jumper in the E5 location. disables spin up on power~on. Disabling spin up on
SCSI Bus Address
There are four jumpers available for configuration of SCSI ID: 81, E2. and 83, and FA. The
application of power can also be enabled by settting the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page OOH.
followinl! table defines tbe settinlls;
,..... , ..... , scm ... AdeI_­

""""
, ";"ID
OUT""'"
INIOROliND
OOT"","
OUTIOPEN
OUT/OPEN
0"'"","
O\IT"","
OllTlOPBN °,,
OUT""'" IN/oROUNO OUT""'" OUTIOPBN
, o
~ROUND IN/OROUND OUT""'" 0"''''''"

··,
I
OUTIOPIiN O\IT""'" INiOROUNO 0",,,,,,"
IN.(;ROUND 0<-7""'" IN/GROtINO 0"'"","
OUT""'" INJOROUNO IN/GROUND O\ITKlPEN
INIGROUND
OUT""'"
INIGROUNl>
0"''''''"
INIGROUND
lNIGROUND
O\IT"","
OUTIOPEN
INIGROUND
INIGROUND
OUT""'"
lNiOROUNO
0'''"","
OUT/OJ>EN
OUTIOPEN
OUTIOPEN
INIGROUNO
0"'"","
INIOROIJNO
INIGROlINl>
INIGROL"NO
INIGROUND
INIGROUND
7

·,
""'"
OUT""'"
INIGROUND
OUTIOPEN
INIGROUND
OUT"""
INIOROUND
lNIGROUND
INIGROUND
INIGROUND
INIGROUNO
IN/OROUND
INIOROUND
INIOROUNO
."
Disable Spin. A jumper In the ES location, disables spm up on power·on. Disablmg spm up on "
application of power can also be enabled by seming the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page OOH.

o
o @

E7(~[Link])"'-·-'

E6 {DeIIIy $pin)

1!5(OIIabIeSllln)

E7(OislblePa"lI')
E6([Link])

E5 (I)NbIe S!lIn)

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CONNER CFS1275A

1he C/O jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or 8 slave
(drive D). The drive is configured as a master, whenjumpered, and a slave when notjumpered.
The ATAnSA jumper is used when when daisy~hainjng two drives. This jumper may have to be
removed when this drive is used together with older (Pre-ATA) drives.

CONNER CFS210A
The CiD jumper is used '" _ n e whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave
(drive D). The drive is configured as a muter. when jumpcred, and a slave wben notjumpered.
The ATAilSAjumperis used when when daisy-chaining two drives. This jumper may have", be
removed when this drive is used together will! older (Pre-ATA) drives.
HIlA
~
ATAI18A

Jumper

ATAINolCabieSeIecl

u..r[I]g
__ 000

a... gD~
000
ATAtCabie Select ISAICabie SeI6ct
~Mt.f g[IJ ~ ggD
s- ggD

CONNER CFS270A

The CID jumper is used to detennine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave

(drive D). The drive is configured as a master, when jumpered, and a slave when not jumpered.

CONNER CFS420A
The CID jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave
(drive D). The drive is configured as a master, wbenjumpered, and a slave when notjumpered.
The ATAIISA jumper is used WDen when daisy--chainina: two drives. This jumper may have to be
removed when this drive is used together with older (Pre-ATA) drives.
()

M""""ncuIoM [Link]
a=..s:-,..
. . [;]
Pint

C/O Ale C$ C/O Ale cs

.
C/O NO CS
ril· •
l..!J. •
L--- Jumper LJumper Je
Standatd .·Pin
Power Connector Pi",
(typicallylndicatedbya
colOred stripe on data cable)

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CONNER CFS425A

The C/D jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave
(drive D). The drive is configured as a master. whenjumpered. and a slave when notjumpered.

CONNER CFS540A

The C/D jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave

(drive D). The drive is configured as a master, when jumpered. and a slave when not jumpered.

The ATAlJSA jumper is used when when daiSy~ChainiDg two drives. This jumper may have to be

removed when this drive is used together with older (Pre-ATA) drives.

_
M_ _ .....
=''':l1&..
OlD NC cs em AIC CS CID AJC cs
fil' • : : [;]
If· •
L - Jumoe' LJ_ J8 .....

_CoN.­
"'"'
(typlcalylndic:atad bya
colored lIrIpeon data cable)

_
00 AIC CS
~~O
....
CAJ AIC

OlEO
o
as

l i........ a 0 0

........

CONNER CP2034

The CP2034 is designed to operate as a master (Drive C) or as a Slave (Drive D).

This feature is dependent on two settings; Jumper El and the firmware setting of

CONNER CFS850A a feature bit. El closed and the feature bit is set. the drive will be the Master.

E 1 open the drive will be the Slave. As a single drive, E I should be closed.

For Master (C Drive) when E1 is Closed,

place jumper as shown
E1 E2

~~~~r
The CJD jumper is used to detennine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave
(drive D), The drive is co~gured as a master, when jumpered, and a slave when not jumpered.
E2 For Slave (0 Drive) when E1 is Open.
Store Jumper as shown:
E1 E2

~Jumper

InterfacelPower
Connector

=''':IL. ...... ,...IdIIoI. .....

... as
CID AIC
0[;] [;]
t.....i.-. JlIfIper
. ..
C/DAiC

rt!l0
as

Jumps,
.OlE. .°
C/O He CS

Jumoe'

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CONNER C'2044/C'2044'
'!be CP2124 drive II deslgaed to operate eitber as a Master drive (C Drive) or. Slave Drive (D
Drive). 'Ibis fcaIure II dependeD! on two drive settinp; 1be status of ~ Jumper MIS and
1be filmware settma of a fcaIure bit. When (MIS) II closed, and 1be fcaIure bit II set, 1be drive
will assume 1be role of. Master Drive. When (MIS) II open, and 1be fcaIure bit reset, 1be drive
will ad 881be Slave. In sing1e drive COIIlIpraIiODS MIS must remain in 1be cIoaed position.

CONNER C'2064

The CP2064 is designed to operate as a master (Drive C) or as a Slave (Drive D).

'Ibis feature is dependent on two settiogs; 1umper EI and the firmware settiog of

a feature bit EI closed and the feature bit is set, the drive will be the Master.

EI open the drive will be the Slave. As a single drive. EI should be closed.

ForMutor(00rtve)whenElI101oHd,
place~ .. ahown.
El E2

N_
A. For Muter (0 DrIve) when MIS is Oloaed.

pllCl jumper •• shown.

MIS CID
~L For Slaw (0 ~rive) when Ell1 Open.
StonoJuq>or.. _

~8
El E2

Juq>or
[Link]£.- JUII1>8
[Link] MutorlSfave feoIurelo_ at Pin 28

of the Interfacalpowor connootor, lun\OOr MIS

should be fo1t cpon a s ' - :

MIS C/O

[Link]£.-Jumper

CONNER C'20B4
'!be CP2084 drive II deslgaed to operate ei1her as a Master drive (C Drive) or. Slave Drive (D
Drive). ThIs feature is cIependeIII on two drive settinp; 1be status of_...... Jumper MIS and
1be ftnnware settma of a fcaIure bit. When (MIS) II closed, and 1be feature bit is set, 1be drive
will assume 1be role of a Master Drive. When (MIS) is open, and 1be feature bit IOIeI, 1be drive
will ad as1be Slave. In IIqle drive c:on/IaUnIIiOII MIS must remain in die cIoaed poaiIIoIL

CONNER C'20BB

The CP2088 is desipcd to operate as amaster (Drive C) or as a Slave (Drive D).

'Ibis feature is depeDdcnt on two seuinp; Jumper EI and the firmware setting of

_: a feature bit EI closed and the feature bit is set, the drive will be the Master.

EI open the drive will be the Slave. As a siDgIe drive. El should be closed.

-_
ForMutor(OOrtve)_ El11Cfoaod.
A. For Mutor(0 DrIvo)_MIS II~, pIaool....,..."­

~~~r .._:
pI-lun\OOr .. - .
MIS C/O

~8 Jumper For SIo.. (0 DrIvo) when El II Open.

[Link] MasterlSl... IHturela _ at Pin 28 El E2
of lt1olntorfac&lpower _nootor. Ju"",", MIS
ohould be fo1t open .. _ :

MIS CID

[Link]J.­ Jump.

[Link]£.-J....,...

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CONNER CP2124

The CP2124 drive is de8igned to operate either as a Master drive (C Drive) or a Slave Drive (D
Drive). This feature is dependent on two drive settings; the sIatui of hanlware Jumper MIS and
the firmware setting of a feature bit. When (MIS) i. closed, and the feature bit is set, the drive
will assume the role of a Master Drive. When (MIS) is open, and the feature bit reset, the drive
will act as the Slave. In single drive conllgmations MIS must mrudn in the closed position.

CONNER CP3000
There are four jumper options available for configuration: *HSP, C/O, DSP,

andACf.

The following table shows what the jumper settin&S should be for various

system configurations.

=
Single Drive Acr and C/O Jumpered
=
Master Drive C/O and DSP Jumpered
Slave Drive = No Jumpers installed
• Note: HSP is not used.
HOA CONNECTOR

LED OFIIVE CAPABILITY

Notoo:
A. For Master (C Drive) when MIS is CIOHd.
place jumper as shown.

MIS C/O

~8 Jumper
B. If Master/Slave feature is selected at Pin 28
of the interfaoeJpower connector, Jumper MIS
should be left open as ashown:
MIS C/O

a£..-Jumper

CONNER CP 30060 SCSI

There are three jumpers available tor configuration: E1, E2, IIIld E3. Theee jumpers are used to
select the drive's SCSIID. The following taNe defines the settings:

~ .!lmq[
o None
t Et
2 E2
3 E1 & E2

CONNER 30064 4
5
6
E3
Et & E3
E2& E3
HDA CONNECTOR
The drive has one sot of ju"""",, labeled C/O, OSP, El.

Single Drive • C/O Jumpered

~. C/O and OSP Jumpered
Slave • No Ju"""",, Installed
E1 • Not und.

Note: Parity is always Enabled

E3
E2

Et

1_ PIN{$}: 07590-)00(, 037QO·xxx

11_ P/N(s): 02730·001,..()()2

III ., PIN(a): 02730-003

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CONNER C"30064H
The drive hu one sot 01 ju...,... labeled C/O, DSP, E1.

SIngle Drive - C/O ...........

MIller. C/O ard DSP Jumpond
Slave. No Jumponol..alld
[Link].

CONNER C"30080
There are three jumpers. avaMbie for configuration: E1, Ea, and E3. These jul1'lptfS are used to
select the drive's SCSI 10. The following table defines the settings:

~ .[Link]
o None
1 E1
E2
E1 &E2
E3
E1&E3
E2&E3
HDA CONNECTOR

CONNER C"30080E
EI. E2 and E3 are used to select the SCSI ID. The drive is shipped as ID 7, with all [Link]

inslalled.

The following table describes the SCSI ID:

SCSI ID Jumpers installed

None
EI
E2
El,E2
E3
CONNER C"30084
Bl.E3
E2.E3
HDA CONNECTOR Th. drive has ono sot of iu...,... labeled C/O, DSP, E1.

Single Drive • C/O Jumpo<od

Master :II ClO and OSP Jumpered

Slave _ No Jumpers 1..aIId

E1 • Not used.

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CONNER CP30084E

The C/O jufl1l8l' is used to detetmine whether the drive ia. _ r (drive 0) or slav. (drive 0),
The drive is configured as a master (drive 0) when ju...,.rwd Md ... slave drive (D drive) when
noIjufl1l8l'ed.
J5
LED DRIVE CAPABILITY

CONNER C'30 100 SCSI PINt

There are three jumpers available for configuration: E1, E2, and E3. These jumpers are used to
select the drive's SCSI 10. The following table defines the settings:

~ ~
o None
t El
2 E2
3 El &E2
4 E3
5 El &E3
6 E2&E3
HOA CONNECTOR

Note: Parity is always Enabled

J
CONNER CP30 104
The drive has one set of jumporalebeled 00, DSP, El.

Single Drive • 00 Jumporad

Master. 00 and OSP Jumporad
Slave. No Jumporalnstalled
E1 • Not ueed.
CONNER CP30 104H
LED 0Rt1/£ CAPABILITY
The drive has one set of ju....,.rs IebeIed 00, DSP, E1.

Single Drive =C/O Jumpored

Master = C/O end DSP Jumpered

Slave = No Jumpora_

El =Not ueed.

EO
E2
Et
I • PIN(a): 07590-xxx. O379O-XJDI.

II. PlN(s): 02730-001,0002

III • PJN($): 02730-003

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(ONNER (P30 124

The CJD jumper is used to determine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or a slave

(drive D). The drive is configured as a master, whenjumpered. and a slave when not jumpered.

The ATAIlSA jumper is used when when daisy-chaining two drives. If another manufacturers

drive is being connected to the conner drive. you may need to install this jumper.

ATAliSA 00

Jumper

(ONNER (P30 170E

El, E2 and E3 are used to select the SCSI ID, The drive is shipped as ID 7, with all three jumpers

installed.

The following table describes the SCSI 10:

SCSI 10 Jumpers installed

o No""
1 E1
2 E2
3 EI,E2
E3
EI,E3
E2,E3
HDA CONNECTOR

J6
Slandard 4-Pln

~
o~c-or
.3
1

(ONNER (P30 174£

The C/O jul11"" is used to detennine whether the drive is a master (drive C) or slave (drive OJ.
The drive is oonflgUrod as a master (drive C) when ju,..,ared and as a slave drive (D drive) when
not jul11""8d.

J,
LED DRIVE CAPABlLrTV
MOA CONNECTOR
(ONNER (P30200
There are wee ;unpea avUllbel for CDIIf"IphIioa; BI.m. ud: £3 are IIII'd to ,e1ett
!he driv~ SCSIm. [Link] defi_l!luetUp. Note: SCSI parity i.o &!way.
eubled.
11u:followiq~defi_lM""fGrjwnperl1!I,E2,aa4Bl:

&1 El ., SCSIID
OUT OUT OOT

IN OUT COT

OOT IN OOT

IN IN OOT

OOT our IN

IN our IN

COT IN IN

IN IN IN

DIk15J*': AJmIPU III the E410C&1i.0I., dilablCllpll'lllp<>ll J'Il"V~r-oa. Dinblilll .... up""
• . III [Link] .etttln Ibe DSPN bit hI MODESELECTpaae O.
I!SI'N .....
IN SpiBDitabled

IN SpiDDiMbled

OUT SpiIluPotlpOW« (III

~MS~;~~~~~--~----_S' ~

..
SCSI pArity iJ 11_,. eubW I. boIb4im:tiou.

Spind..
~
HDA~

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CONNER CP30204

The CJD ju"1'O' is UHd 10 _ _ whether the drive is·, mast.. (drive C) ct.-(driv. 0).
The drivels conligured ........, (drive C) when ju",*"" one! u . _ drive (D drive) when
noIjulTl'lrecl.
DSP • sa,ThIs if 01 u 31 of It10 _ "'nnedor.
"'-'
DSP SS J.......
E1 DIuI>loSjllnL\>oril
x
CONNER CP3024 E2
Ii.'!
"""''''''''­
Nol_
Nol_

There are four jumper options available for configuration: *HSP, CID, DSP,

and ACT.

The following table shows what the jumper settings should be for various

system configurations.

Single Drive = ACT and CID Jumpered

Master Drive = CID and DSP Jumpered
Slave Drive = No Jumpers installed
• Note: HSP is not nsed.

DOS Drive Type= 2

HDA CONNECTOR

~
&

CONNER CP30254
The CfD jumper is used to determine whethor the drive is .....ter (drive C) or • slave

(drive 0). The drive is configured as a muter, when jUDlpOl1OCl, and a slave when not jumpered.

The ATAIlSA jumper is uaod when dalsy-chaining two drives. This jumper may have to be removed

when this drive is uaod together with older (Pre-ATA) drives.

CONNER CP3040
There are four jumpers available for configuration. Three of these jumpers, El. E2. and E3 are used to
select the drive's SCSI ID, installing E4 disables parity .The following table defines the settings
for 'umpers El E2 and E3:
E1 52 83 SCSI ID
our our our 0

IN our our 1

our IN our 2

IN IN our 3

our
IN
our
our
IN
IN ,

our IN IN 6

IN IN IN 7

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CONNER CP3044
There are four jumper optiODS available for configuration: ·HSP, C/O, DSP,
and ACT.

The following table shows what the jumper settings should be for various

system configurations.

Single Drive = ACT and C/O Jumpered

Master Drive = C/O and DSP Jumpered

Slave Drive = No Jumpers installed

• Note: HSP is not used.
CONNER CP30540

HDA CONNECTOR
SCSI Bus Address
There are three jumpers available for configuration ofSCSJ 10: El, E2. and E3. The followmg
table defines the settimrs!
SCSlIhII ~.
EWE2 D'OEl SCSIID
OUT OUT
IN OUT OUT
OUT IN OUT
IN IN OUT
OUT OUT IN
IN OUT IN
OUT IN IN
IN IN rN 7
·Use ellber but not both : El to E3 or OEI to OE3. The DE header IS not mstalled on drive
configurations with a LED on the PCBA.

Disable Spin: A jumper in the E4 location. disables ~pm up on power-on, Disabling ~pin up on

application of power can also be enabled by serumg the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page n.

I Dis~e Spin on Power on

Temunators on IOE5 I

CONNER CP30544
CID
Up to two drivea may be dlity c:bIifted topIberutiliziDlthe 40 pin Task File connector, The

maximum cable lenatb 1118 [Link] to lDItaU more than one drive, it is necessary 10 set

ajumperopt!on. Tbe CJD jumper il used to determine whether the drive il mula' (drive C) or

... - -......
slave (drive D). 1bedrive is confiJUred u a [Link] (drive C) whenjwnpercd mel II [Link] drive

(D drive) when notjll!llpCl'Od.

DSP,. SS 'Ibis pair of jumpers determines the .Ipala on pm 39 oflbe I'n«erfICCCODDOCtor

~
CONNER CP3100
DIP
• .....
........ ~ .... dlllblton~3i
, II
AT_
OUT ~
There are six jumpers available forconnfiguratioo. Three of these jumpers, El. E2, and E3 are

X oAdIwIvLEDtIaIIII ........ onlW'l38

. . . . . ~ . . . lnIbIIon~39
.....c,", ...." OUT
OUT
~

IN
used to select the drive's SCSI 10. while E4 (installed) disables. parity. Jumpers E5 and E6 are

used to enable either the spindle synchronization signal, or LED, respectively .

.
....""*',,
..._., ,,.._
X ~LEDtbnII*'-llllclfmrn'*'38. IN OUT The followinR table defines the settin~s for jumpers El, E2, and E3
"""--- .... E7
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
81
OUT OUT
E2 E3
OUT
SCSllD
0
IN OUT IN OUT OUT 1
OUT IN OUT 2
JUMPER BLOCK A IN IN OUT 3
.. EO OUT OUT IN 4

IN OUT IN S

OUT IN IN 6

IN IN IN 7

J3 POWEA PIN ASSIGNMENTS J,f FACTORY TEST POFIT

SlaNAL. PIN NO

....
...,
SIGNAl PINHO.
.,IV ••v
LEOISYNC
UNUOED

HDACABLE

SCSI 10 JUMPERS

PARITV JUMPER

USER SUPPLIED ___ 50 PIN

""N'~--:
SCSI CONHECTOFI

I I
I I
I I
J4PIN2 __ J

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CONNER CP3'370 BAJA SCSI

SCSI B.. Add.....

ElliE!
OUT
."..,
OUT
SCSI ...
--
There are three jumpers available for conftguration of SCSIID: EI. El. and E3. The following

table defmes the settiOIlS:

""""
OUT
SCSJID
0

.,,
IN OUT OUT I
OUT IN OUT 2
IN IN OUT

CONNER CP3' 04 OUT

IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN 6
IN IN IN 7
.Use eIther but not both : EI to E3 or OE1 to OE. The OE header 18 not mstalled on drive
configurations with a LED on the PCBA.
Disable Spin: A jumper in the E4 location. disables spin up on power-on. Disabling spin up on
application of power can also be enabled by settling the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page 0.

The jumper options available are:

Single Olive = ACT and CID are Jumpered I~
I Temunators
Disa~le Spin on Power on

on

Master Drive = CID and DSP are Jumpered

Slave Drive = No Jumpers Installed

TEAMPWR
Oulput
-HSP, Is not used. Eo_

HDACABLE~

~~~~~-r$UT LEO DRIVE .......I1N:s;::-,

SEE DETAIL A

DETAIL A

CONNER CP3200F
There are three jumpers availabel for C01IfiJUtltion; BI,E2. and E3 are Ilftd to select
the drive SCSI m. The following table definea the settilIp. Note: SCSI pmty is always
enabled
The following table defines the settin•• for jumpers El, E2.lDdB3:

Jam_ 00ti0D,
EI E2 E3 SCSIID
OUT OUT OUT 0

IN OUT OUT 1

CONNER CP3'84 OUT

IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
2

3
OUT
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
•
S
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
•
7

J2PINI PIN SIGNAL

The jumper options available are: 40 PIN TASK FILE IN'l'eIFACC \ ,1 .12V
GND

Single Drive. ACT and C/O are Jumpered 3 DNO

Mast.r Drive =CID and DSP are Jumpered
• ."
Slave Drive = No Jumpers Inslalled

-HSP, Is not used.

HDACABLE~

SERIAl. IN/ouT LED DRIVE .JIIIj_IIN':::-,

CAPABIUTY\

4
'-Jj1di~-3
,2
1

DETAIL A

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CONNER C'3204F

The CP3204F has two jumper options. DSP and CID The jumper cllllfi8uration is as
follows.
Single Drivc=Jumper C/D only
Master Drive=Jumper C/D and DSP jumpered
Slave Drive=No Jumpers installed.

JlPOW6IPIN~

PIN SICINoII.
CONNER CP3304
1 t12V
! GIl) C/O
3 GIl)
TheCID jumper is used to determine whetharthe drive is a master (drive C) or slave (drive D).
, .sv
The drive is configured as a master (drive C) when jumpened and as a slave drive (0 drive) when
not jumpened.
DSP • sa This oair of IUmDIIlS determine. the signals on pin 39 of the intet1ace connector.
Jumper
DSP SS Action JJl~
· opndo l)I1CI1ooniza11an oIgnoI <issbIed on pin 39. Et llIoabIeSpin Up unti
X • acIMty LED oIgnoIavailable on ~n 39. command received
• [Link]/ATAdri.... E2 Not uood
· opndo synctvor;zation oIgnoIl!l8bIed on pin 39. E3 Notuaed
X · adMtv LED oIanaI c1sab1ed flam pin 39.

- Din 39 floatfna.

'.PlNPORT
PlUS! PIN
lED~

J4, Pin 1
Power

CONNER CP3360/CP3540
There are tbreejumpers available for confieuration olSCS] ID: El, E2, and Ea. The
fol1owiDe table defines the tettings:
III
o """'"'"
None
1 EI
2
3
4
E2
EI& £2
E3
CONNER CP3364
6 E1& ES
6 E2&E3 C/D

Delay Spln A jumper in the E4 location, di8ablet spin up on power·on.. Disabline spin up on The c/o jumper is used to determine whether the drive is. master (drive C) or slav. (drive D).

application of power can also be enabled by aettlnl the DSPN bit in MODE SELECl' page O. The drive is configured as a master (drive C) when jumpened and . . . stave drive (0 drive) when

not jU1ll'ered.

e. DOPH RMUh

._on
DSP • sa This oaIr '" 'UITlDOfS dotermillM the sianals on in 39 of the intet1ace c o _ .

In
In ,
0 Spin Disabled
Spin Disabled
Jumper

DSP SS Action J\L"-­

Out 0 Spin up on Power On - spirdel)l1Cl1101iza11on pin 39. El DIoabI. Spin Up unfi
Out 1 Spin Disabled X • activity LED oIgnoI avaiillieOl1 pin 39. command received
....."" • MustbolnolaCefDrCAM/ATAdrives.
· opncitl)'l'1C/llorizl.1!l8bIed on pin 39.
E2
E3
Notuoed
Notuoed
X - actMlY LED _ _ flam ~n39.

• pin 39 floatlna.

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CONNER C'3504
CJD
The C/O ju~r is used to detennine whether the drive is a muter (drive C) or slavo (drivo 0).
The drive is configured as a master (drive C) when ju~ and as a slave drive (0 drive) when
no! jumpered.
DSP " SS This Deir of 'u""""" determines the lianall on ... 39 01 the interface connector.
Jumper
DSP SS Action JiiiiIW
CONNER C'340 X
• spInc1e synchronization oignII cIIIbIod on pin 311.
• ICIi'IiIy LED lignIIaVliObi. on pin 311.
• t.\Jstbel~-"';;forCAM/ATAdIfwI.
El

E2
Disable SpIn Up
command _ved
Not used

un~

There are four jumpers available for configuration; three of the jumpers, E2. E3. and E4
• spInciosynchtl>nlzldonoignll8lllblodlllpln3ll. E3 Not used
are used to select the drive's SCSIID, while El (installed) disables parity. The following
X • ICIi'Iitv LEO sicI1II_fIom Din 311,
table defines the settin2s for these iumDers.
• Din 39 fIoatina.
E2 E3 E4 Device
OUT OUT OUT 0

IN OUT OUT 1

OUT IN OUT 2

IN IN OUT 3

OUT OUT IN 4

IN OUT IN 5

OUT IN IN 6

IN IN IN 7

J4 FACTORY TEST PORT

SIGNAL PIN NO.
• 5V
lEOISVNC
HDACASLE
UNUSED
SCSI 10 JUMPEf"lS

USER SUPPLIED so PIN

SCSI CONNECTOR

J4P'N'~-1
I I .___PIN 1

I I J:J POWER PIN ASSIGNMENTS

I I PIN NO

I I
... 12V
ONO
J4PIN2 __ J QNO

+5V

DIGITAL DSP3000 SERIES

~VlEWI_1END)
FAULT

LEO OI'TlON (J3)

CONNER CP3544 BUSY

LEO

BACK VIEW'

C/O SCSI J1 POWER J2

The CID jumper is used to determine whether the drive Is a master (drive C) or slave (drive D).

The drive is configured as a master (drive C) when Jumpered and 8S a slave drive (D drive) when
o 0 0 0
not jumpered. .........____~yJl. __....__..._" ,"_~_I
DSP • as This pair of Jumpers determines the signals on pin 39 of the interlace connector.

TERMINATION If

HEADER

.---
These Jumpers ooly apply to PCB PIN 0M80­
Jumper
sa AcIIan., ..... 0
OSP
x I ::':"'"'­
001
• •
• LED . . . . E. lSA· DMAEN on./2, pin 21

I x
...... E1
EB
E.
ISA· OMARa on..l2, pin 29
ISA - DMACK on J2, pin Z7
ATA ·IOROY on J2, ptnZ7
IIOnOIIIVEW

Ju!!!l!!! EIO ATA· spn Sync on J2, ,*,28 (remove

E'
unIeI:8splnsynclsuaed)

:~:~=:~':~
E2

D
E3

LED

D
• OP~.

BUSY
EO LED
througfl
m

J4, Pint

""'"
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DIGITAL DSP5000 SERIES

SCSI m - DSP53OOWI535OWI54OOW

===
DSPaOOW 2t
0000000 • • • •
0000000 • • • •
22
1

2
V
OPTION

ELE i MODULE .J DIGITAL DS'5200

REARVlEW
SCSIID JUIIPER LOCATION
PINS 7.. PINS H PlNSIo4 PINS 1-2
o 0 0 0 0 Note: Pins 21 and 22 on
1 0 0 0 1 OSP5350 only
2 0 0 1 0
3 0 0 1 1
4 0 1 0 0
5 0 1 0 1 Pins 5,6 3,4 1,2
8 0 1 1 0
7 0 1 1 1
8 1 000 10 JUMPER SETllNGS
9 1 0 0 1
10 1 0 1 0 SCSI 10 Pins 5,6 3,4 1,2
11 1 0 1 1
12 1 1 0 0 0 D
D B D
D
13
14
15
1
1
1
1
1
1

0" JUMPER NOT [Link]

0
1
1
1
0
1
2

3
1 B
B
D
c
D

•
•• • D
D

•• •
1 "JUMPER [Link]
4 D D
0 D

5 B
6

7 •• •• • 0
0

DIGITAL DSP5350
REARVlEW

Note: Pins 21 and 22 on

OSP5350 only

FUJITSU M2246SA
On the M2246SAmodel. parameter eettiDaa are made
10 JUMPER SETTINGS wltbjumperB between pairs ofpins on terminal strip
SCSI 10 Pins 5,6 3,4 1,2 CN1OS. The figure below shows the location of
0 D
C
D c
D D
CN10S 88 you see it wbeD yon tip over the drive,

•
identifies the purpose of each pin pair, and shows
c
1 B c whether [Link] plug is installed at the factory.
2

3
B
c
D
•• • B Read the descriptioDl to determine whether the
factory settiDp are COrTeCtfor your system.

5 •• • D
D

B
C
D

4~\\ ..Ii-=:7
6

7 •• •• • D
D
rl1 I .1 I CHl.
I

Tennlnalstrlp CN105-M2246SA

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FUJITSU M2249SA

FUJITSU M2241/M2248/M2249SA
SbarI pIup ore iruened as follows when shipped from the factory.
DIP IWItch-M2249SA
CN3: Between 11 and 12. 13 and 14

CNHI04: Between 3 and 4

CNHIOS: Between IS and 16

Drive ID
ThIs setting determines the ID by which the host
The followina settiDp ore model specific. adaptor identifies the drive. You make the setting
with the first three pin pairs on tenninal strip CN105
CNHIOS: Between 13 and 14 : M2249
(M2246SA) orwith the first three toggles on the DIP
Between 11 ancII2 : M2248

No short plugs ~ 11 and 12 or 13 and 14 : M2247

nItdI (M2249SA). The table shows the settings and
tbecorresponding IDs.
r"--j 0 t6 Z 0 DrIft Pin palr/loggle
:\...__J-+-

ro-CClMtCtor I CNHIOC I
15 •
10 1 2 3
o OPEN OPEN OPEN
16 Z 1 SHORT OPEN OPEN
ICNRIO'I 2 OPEN SHORT OPEN
16 210 1
" I 3 SHORT SHORT OPEN
ICHH.osI8 4 OPEN OPEN SHORT
15 19 1
ItICNHIOI If 5 SHORT OPEN SHORT
It CHHIOZ ! 6 OPEN SHORT SHORT
7 SHORT SHORT SHORT

ULlLlLO
o:::m
LoadIon or chedt tennln." ond - . _

FUJITSU M226xS

FUJITSU M226xH _-,,"--,....--- SCSlconnecLor(CNl.

D.........

SCSJ
ter~ninatinR

CNH4

~D~
CNH'

r-, ~:c=J~
..
: : Power C\IOftMCMr (CHI'
CNH3

::c=J~
'0 2CNH2
CN7

D
n~·~--Iiac
15 16

I I

I
I
I

I. The SetIins Terminals IUId Terminating [Link]-(M226xS)

~:
l: $CSIceanecIor
(CNIt
eNHI
::c=J~
1 V
~_J
16 eNHa L
lSc=J2
10 eNH2
2

o
CN'7

.~ CNH4 1~3 15 16
N
9
10' N
a "2 3

The SettiJIa TennitWa IUld Temm..tl:ng ReeUtor (M226xH)

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FUJITSU M226xS/H
13 11 9 7 5 3 1

0000000 CN3

0000000

14 12 10 8 6 4 2

CN9
FUJITSU M226xS/H

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

Note: Thil figure showna M226xS's. In ~~~~B~B~ ~~~B~~~~

I
I 3~l7 I I ::r~~I~;'i~llI 3l5~7l9l1LIIL
13 11 9 7 5 3 1 M226xH. theseUilllterminal
(CNII4) axis" be'wMn CN9 and
CN3. Pin [Link]" ofCN9 and 9 3I~ [~~ar.'?·
0101010101010
0000000
CN3 are the ..me &8 M226xS's UNIT mode
ATTENTION
report mode
User setLing disabled
3104MBla
transfer
SCSI bua parity
Motor start mode
PER default value
LED display requirement ~= ::LECT [Link] rounding

~
14 12 10

II I
8 6 4

.
2
I - ,..;._,,­
(Uter setting inhibited)
Enable/disable Read-Ahead calhe feature
ICNII31
Messagemr
INQUIRY data

ICN"41

m
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2 4
Enableldisable SCSlwme monitoring feature
'--------SCSlID [2][2]000[2]00
Settbls TumiD. . CN3ICN9 iQjiQjoo oiQjo 0
I 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 I 3

l
'--v---' '-y-I '-y-I

L L [Link]
Drive t)'pe (use
=.:'I.~t~~i~
M2263S~xare
User .Uing disabled
bled)
It.
in
'-y-I

lI:l'i
L sc~n terminating

fi,ure.}
rUlstor power

Settiq Termhuds CNH1. CNH2. CNH3, and CNH4

FUJITSU M26' 'T/M26 ,2T

11 rr::::­
ONQ)~~(i) FUJITSU M265xH (REV. 02)
I~ g g ~I SWI
ClN le g g g g glSW2 LI!D

o
C-­
Q)~~~~~

~=--
111~1_1UrIw [Link]

~~-~----~~~~~~~~.~,-.~~~~-
.... ~c-
..
M28d1lIlIIIfMIlCA (IIPIoIoa O:l)

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FUJITSU M265xHD

FUJITSU M265xH (REV. 03)

-- _ _ PCA

HITACHI DK514C

[-]
I­
IL_____

FUJITSU M265xS (REV. 03)

ThetermmltoroftheDKSI4Cmu'lberemo"ed~forlhelu1driveof1belllily-cbaiD

Ij SCSI ID setting Jumper (JP292 Bib 2"-2") 2) SCSI bu~ pari1¥ JlGper(JP292 hitl') Note: O~ JumperI'll. iastalled
I DiaabksSCSlbllspirity '""lumperplujl'QDoved
JP20l
0" Eaabla; SCSI bv.s parity

2'2' 2"
2' ]sc. SIIDJumpers
3)Termillatarpoweronloffjumper(JPI98mI2")
3.
2'1""
2'
2'_
2'
SCSI bus
pAnty Jumper
EB + 5V lOun:e for tmniJll.1Or is sllpplkd from the SCSI bItS ortKCOIItmlltr

2' 12
, I
I!!
3.
. 5VSOlll'[Link]~(default)

12
Shipped WIth ID# ~ 0 • .JarnperlnstaUed

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HITACHI OK515 (PCB [Link]

HITACHI OK515 (PCB REV. 1+J

TM22311
'Terminator Module U
lP281-----_____ n lP213~
7 I
• Terminator Switch II
lP282
I
113
I
1 .6~;~A~!:~ c;oo~ ~
• Synchronized Spindle Mode I I lP224 I 2
• Motor Control I I • Terminator Switch I 5 6 11
• Sector Len th LJ

'Taminalor ~~~!11
lP281-V
• Terminator Switch II []] IOOf
n
lP282_~ I
• Sector M05e Select
I I
113 I
• Synchronized Spindle Mode ~ I (
. -_ _~ e Motor Control I I
• Sector L 1h LJ

HITACHIOK515C
Spindle Synchronization J7 - Pin 1 - 4 (Signal connector)
JP266 (Signal termination)
JP223 - 21-22 (Mode Setting Jumper)

&J

Rey. Markill9
HITACHIOK516C

......-

............ ........

(CPI4-1

.....................
... "...., ... _ .... k

IlIIIIDIID
Don't
Change
{i
}
IP266
III
Don't ~ JP248
Change ---.J IP223
17

JP223 P/K Rev. Merking

(AIlI-1

190 1!il
24 2' 2' 2' 20

WRINH
5P5yrn:h 20
2'

Motor StartlStop

Don't Change

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HEWLETT PACKARD 9753xE ESDI

HITACHI DK517C-37

o
teD CONNfCT'ON
..

tEMIUtArOR
CONT....
(JI) p-
SEGMENT 1: POIIlIII-W' oPTION
l:~I~a.'I~
stOWENT 2: .....SSIV£ SUKS OPTION

~: I'
- , ESDI
,. ,
SEClllEHtS l 5 ADDMSS

, ,i
, II_NTS
JIm.
ILLj"
? l
• 0It1'll RCSP'CIMDI AI AIIDII:" I.
nus POSITION IS UUO FOIl: ......loCfURINO.

HEWLETT PACKARD 97556/97558/97560

HEWLETT PACKARD 9753xS/T/D ~, . =:

WQ.E ENDEO DRIvES, 1 PACKS
~./
CIFfl!AI!NtlAL OANES Nol II'\SICIIIH In
stGndOrd produCt

...
p-,
DC
".....
Gro....
Optionl
Connoctor "-lfS~~ I •AlE. ~ I---1lf !IV DC .s•
IlV RfTUltt
SV Al!flJllN
('2) ('J) (..I4)
~t)"\I;,fen.'.. U -t.Y I to uSEe .11" 'jvoc..'It'llo

i . I
'4991 • HVJ 1II'!IIi(
I

POWER CONNECTOR
OPTION PiN-SETS
IREFER TO TABLE 2~ 11
AUTO SPIN UP
IK.-.,."'C --cARlTv
SOTR INITIATION

fERt1NA TOR .W SOURCE

')'(N( SPINDLE SIGNAL RouTING
·seRVED MUST ee OPEN

12V DC dS

12Y RETURN

!5Y RETURN
PIN 1: R..... .,•• (MorlNlly sn.,t •• ) Interlace COMeeiors .nII Option Pln-Sel setanvI
SV DC t5. PIN 2: 01'1". inltlatl . . . f SDTII "'••••••

0_ '"hilld' 1"lllotlon 0' 5DTllm••••' .

t • EnGIll'. iniliolfon at Po. ., On ontl RESn

p'NS DIlIVE
PIN 3: Plllr'ty
5
0
•
0
7
0
_IS
0
0 - Po,it" [Link] II di ••It'oci

1- Po,ity cnockil'l, i . e .. ollliod

0
0 ,,
0

0• 2•
PIN 4: Auto .pill up

,,, 00 0••
0 J 0 - Orho will ,..ot 'pi" lip until [Link] '."dl

4 Itort unit c . . . . . .
5 1 - O,lvI will out_t'cally oin up Oft , . . . ,. on

•
,• 0• •
7 PIle 5-7: SCSI odd,... .

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HEWLETT PACKARD C2244/45/46/47

NARROW DIFFERENTIAL
SYNC SPINDLE SIGNAL SPECIFICA nONS

S]J::c:U M~C~
OPTION PINSETS

1-WRITE PROTECT
HEWLETT PACKARD C2244/45/46/47
I. .1 I. .1
11111 • 003 mSEC 11111 • 003 mSEC 2-UNIT ATTENTION
3-SDTR
NARROW SINGLE ENDED
SYNC SPINDLE SIGNAL SPEOFICA TlONS
4-PARITY
SLAVE SYNC
5-AUTO-SPIN-UP
7 -SYNC SPINDLE
8-RESERVED JU"~:-U- OPTION PINSETS

~RESERVED
1-WRITE PROTECT
10\ I. 11 ", .1 2-UNIT ATTENTION
~
s 003 mSEC
11tCSI ADDRESS 3-SDTR
:MUST BE OPENI
12 4-PARITY
SCSI-1/SCSI-2 TOR ENABLE

~
ERMINA
5-AUTO-SPIN-UP
RESERVED
MUST BE OPEN ~)SYNC SPINDLE

10\
POWER SCSI-1/SCSI-2 /""'~({If'.d' 117SCSI ADDRESS
TERMINA TOR 12
CONNECTOR POWER

SCSI

CONNECTOR

NMow, DlfIerenIIIt Interlace, AcIdre. . . . 0pII0n c:-cIorI

POWER
CONNECTOR
5[51
CONNECTOR

_ , 1IIngIe-Ended: -.:e. Addre....... 0pII0n _ _

HEWLETT PACKARD C2244/45/46/47

WIDE DIFFERENTIAL
SYNC SPINOlE SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS

S~:-U-"~c~ OPTION PINSETS

1-WRITE PROTECT
HEWLETT PACKARD C2490A
I. 11111 • 003 mSEC .1 I. 11111 i 003 mSEC
.1 2-UNIT ATTENTION NARROW DIFFERENTIAL
3-SDTR SYNC SPINDLE SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
4-PARITY

s~:-u- "If=c~
5-AUTO-SPIN-UP
7-SYNC SPINDLE

~~MUST ~OISCSI ADDRESS I. 9 375 • 003 mSEC • 1 I• .1

~ ESERVED 9375 • 003 mSEC
11
BE OPEN)
SCSI-1/SC51-2
12

o 0 16 - RESERVED
o 0 15 - RESERVED
POWER 14 - RESERVED
o 0 13 - WRITE PROTECT
POWER o 0 12 - UNIT ATTENTION
CONNECTOR 11 - SDTR
SCSi o 0 10 - PARITY
CONNECTOR o 0 9 - AUTO SPINUP
WIde, DIIIWIInIId: .-ca, AIIchtIa ..... OptIon c:oo-ctor.

o 0 6 - SYNC SPINDLE SIGNAL

5 - KEY
4 - RESERVED
3 - UNiT SELECT

NMow. Dillerentiat Interlace, AddreS8 and OptIon CanIIguratIona

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HEWLETT PACKARD C2490A

WIDE DIFFERENTIAL
SYNC SPlNOLE SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS

SLAVE S~' MASTER ~'

J 05 eSEC:-U- -=iJ,,, "SEC:lJ

...J'"
1 9375 • 003 mSEC 1 I. .1
HEWLETT PACKARD C2490A 9_375 • 003 mSEC

NARROW SINGLE ENDED REMOTE ~ OPTION

CONNECTOR
SYNC SP!NDLE SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
AUTO-SPN uP J2

s~[~ "~[~
POWER CONNECTOR

I. 9375 • 003 mSEC .1 I.. .1

9375 t 003 mSEC

o 0 16 - TERMINA TOR POWER

o 0 15 - TERMINATOR ENABLE
o 0 14 - RESERVED
o 0 13 - WRITE PROTECT
o 0 12 - UNIT ATTENTION
o 0 11 - SDTR
o 0 10 - PARITY
o 0 9 - AUTO SPINUP

o 0 7 - SCSI PIN 29
C 0 6 - SYNC SPINDLE SIGNAL
o 0 5 - KE Y
o 0 4 - RESERVED
3 - UNIT SELECT 3
o 0 2 _ UNIT SELECT 2
1 - UNIT SELECT

Narrow, Slngle-Ended: I~., Address and OptIon Conl\glnllona

HEWLETT PACKARD C30 10 12-Pin Version

HEWLETT PACKARD 9-Pin Version

W-~~(:-u-
-_
1'0.,,;. ... _.1 I."", • ..,,..c .1
... ..
SICU EtCIIED IIIVts, , ~"TOIt 'ACKS

~ Dlll'4:[Link]. and •___'"

........
ICiNAI. WlltP(ATI(I6
...

.II~~~~~~:-~
HI_TO<

-
AT_ION
"'~--IIIUI'"
sm:~AQUlN\
_IIUSTI(CIPEJ<

'05T_-'
!(9.1/SC!I-2

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IBM 0632

~ lnterfaca ConnKtor (J3)

The subsylem Interface connector (.13)" allows clrect communications between a library
autoehanger and lhe drive subaSMmb/y, The subsyStem Interface connector (J3) also
allows setting Of variou8 options through II remotely mounted switch cabled to the conn&<;­

·~·7~:=
IBM 0632 (Continued)
SCSI Addre.. Switch (J4,
Pia SipalN_ DIIIIIideII
I U8lnterfaee~o:ct IAttMUtbedri~lO~jecttbcrnedi •. DriveJI8divelowby
The SCSI address Of .... drive can btl selected using the 4-poeition add..... switch (J4) OJ
the subsystem interface connecIor (J3), The addre$s Is read at power up and wnen the
the !Ub91te1n and pulled up to S volts by the drive.

-.-~
• LBO Pipe Represents lhe drive front paIId activit)' indicator LED.
Active low signal.
PWRDNREQ In,tnJ<;ts the drive to l)'lda'onoullhe eacbo: irnmcdi~l)'
(lranucr data from die write cache to the media). Driven
actiVii low by lhe subJystem II'Id pulled up to S vOllS by the
drive
U81n1erfaccBIIIY Indical«o;[Link]­ I_
down, and rcmoval. DrivenadivCl lowhy the drive and
puUrd up to.5 volls by the SUllyllem (22O-obm raUior),

I
SCSITBRMPWR ConnecIttothe:wne pin utheSeSI oonnediDr
TERMPWRsiJnal·
SCSI TERMPWR SRC Suppne. +5V AC source volcage throuJhI ilOlIlioa diode
for TERMPWR. Conneetinll Pin 6 to Pin S auble5 tbc
SCSI'IERMPWR .illlal
SCSI Adrea SwUm Settbap

NOICOiUICCtCidlolhedrivcelectronia
SCSI Drll'C Swltdl J (IDO) Swltcbl(lDl) Switch 3(lDZ)

Resc:rvedfot"Mf!! RcservodforllllllllfiICtum'[Link]~
ReJeI'Ved for flWIufllCtllm'I 1IIe. 5hwid JIOI: be CO!lneded Add_
Rcser¥edforMfJ.
CART_INJlRIVE indicBtel lcattridgchubeen inJerted iato tile drive. o Off (inactive) Off (inactive) Off (inactive) Notconnected
I On (active) Offnnactive) QfJCinacthe) Not conneeced
Driven by aclive low by tbI dri~ arid pulle<:l up to 5 volts
OffCinlctivel On <!!Ctiye) Off(in!!Cti~·e) Notconpected
On (active) On (active) Off(inactive) Not connccced
#TIII~=!S.~b~~~~;=~
I ~
Rcsefved for Mf
SI Dlabled
ParIty
Off (inactive)
On (active)
Off(inactivel
Off <inactive)
On (actlVe)
On (active)
NOlcOOnccted
Notconnected
Offfinactivel On (actiVS) On (active) NOiconneeted
14 LIB Interface Spin-dovm On (active) On (active) On (acli~c) Not connected
The correct SCSI addJcs8 nJU$t be applied to the SCSI address switch or sub"ystcm iatcrface
15 SCSIID2 connector while the IdcIre5I is read by the drive. The SCSI addrea is read by the drive approxi­
IDlllely 1.75 !eCOnds af"lertbe powerb applied 10 the drive Of af"lera SCSI resetCOlldition is
16 RelCrvcdf<xMf!!. initiated. The address seuiq must be applied to the switch Of conncetol" Ilieut IS 1CC0nds .f"ler
Ii SCSIIDI

II SCSI TemUnation Di$abk

TM _ sbould..., _
applying drive power until Ihc drive is powcn:d off.
ODe SCSI .....reslllICluee, dtbu tbe SCSI ...... switdI OR tbe
[Link]. Tbeolber (WlUIIed) source _ _ w'D,p "".... gt.
19 SCSllDO The SCSI addl'CS.! swilCIi is prestI in tile factory \0 SCSI address I.

fplwrsStrUdagl15@OO!61

JS

Slriteb Settiq DeacriptiOD

AI 011" Enable Unit Attention on POR/SCSI Reset.
Feature SWltch 2 Off:
"" Disable Unit Attention on PORISCSI Rem for Apple-anach.
FealUreSwitch20n:
Support~ SenselSelcctpAACsforDECattacb.
A2 011" Pcripbcral Devke Type in Inquiry data is X'07', Optical Memory Device.
0, PcripbeR! Devke Type in Inquiry dala is X'OO', Dircc:t AddteM Device.
A3

A'
"""
0,
011"
SpiD automatically on power-up or cartridge insert.
No spo-up on POwer-up but spin-up on cartride intert.

A:m:e verify on Write command is default mode.

0, blbibit verify 011 Wrile command is default mode.

A5 011" Enable SCSI termination.

0. Disable SCSI termination.

I .oId· ........ I

IBM 0632 (Continued)

IBM 0662
Electrical Connector Locations· The electric:al connectors are shown below,
consisting of an option block. a SCSI connector and a power connector.

Off Raerved for Manufac:m"'r·, U1e (SCSI "'set caUKS drive setf-le...-lOOj! ",...1)

0..- It!quimI..uiHs (SCSI resel docs I><.>l cause driv.: xtf-\CS!-lonc 1"1:"').

Oft'" SCSI Parity is enabled

Op SgilParlIXladi..b1ed

()tp
9CSI PIn 1 PDww PIn 1
'"

~, ::::::::::,Q::::tJ n· •• [1
"
S"IriIdro Settiq DNcr:Iptioa
81 Oft'" WriteCaeMdiAbled(WCE-O)[Link]
On WrileCacbem&bledlWCllooll;"dpftylt!DO!le.
B2 0fP Ori~!lintemaltncelaeubled.
0.. 0ri.-eimtmwlI1r1lCeIadbabW.

0If PermitSCSlejecl",'fllest

Oft InhibilSCSleject!?01IW.

Oft'" [Link] fOf Write comnands only.

On WrilcCache i•• upponed for Wnle and WrileVerifyCOl1ln\allds.

0fP Wrilc Reordering il enabled when Write Cache is enabled (wilen WCE=ll

....
C.. . . . . ~,.I a
Op Wm..Reordm.n~JSdi ••bled

On

. 011"
""011"
On .........
.........

Reserved.
II II,
"""
'" PIn nA01

"""
On
SMD Jumper Pin Locallo. . (ffont vl.w)

Li"'''''J~ ,,1, J " ",~

PIn nA01

SMP Jumper PIn Locationt (front w.)

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'*­
T.I. Sync
~

IBM 0662 (Continued)

IoItam Options Jumper Block

for IMP Versions

litO Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Address

off off off off 0

on off off off 1

-
off on off off 2

BltO
011
011
.,
F....I~"-8IockforllllD_

011
011
Blt2
oft
.ft
0
1
....
on
off
on
off
on
off
off
on
off
on
on
on
off
off
off
off
3
4
5
6
011 011 2 on on on off 7
011 on .ft 3
off off off on 8
011
on
011
oft on •
0 on off off on 9
0/1 011 on 6
on on on 7
off on off on 10
Add.... DeeennInalIon for 50 Pin SCSI Modet&,. on on off on 11
off off on on 12
on off on on 13
off on on on 14
on on on on 15
Add_ Determination for 50 Pin SCSI ModeI8.*

~:I
­ --
!NCm:: PlnI1&2dDnalMIIlneDpinmocllla.!

FrontOptloM J....... Block for IMP [Link]

IBM DBOA 2360

DrlyeAdcIrw
A jumper cable Is a _ . tile _ connector 10 ~Ina
th. drive add.....
Using Cobia SoIection, tho drive add.... cIopends on tile
_ of pin 28 of tho AT [Link] cable. In the caao _ pin
2811 ground or low, the drive is a Master. If pin 28 is open or high
IowI. the drtw Is a Slsve.

IBM 31080
-
......,.,--,
1
o 0------- 0 0 0 0
o 0-------0 0 0 0

Oriw_
SCSI Pin 1 Power Pin 1

-
No Jumper
o
o
0------0 0 0 0
0------- 0 0 0 0
1
~o
00

•••••••••......•.........
° 00]
• 1

II ·························Jlo Jumpor
~_n
_on- 3 o
o
0------- 0 0 0 0
0------- 0 0 0 0

I:.JIIIIDg
ElectrICal Connectora (...... view) SO Pin SCSI The maximum cable length from the haIIayetom 10 tile HOD ptUI
circuit pattern length In tile hall sptem _ not _18_.
AT ..... CqnIWlpr
SCSI connector I Power J The AT lignal connector Is designed 10 mate with Dupont part
number 89784-044 01 uivalent.
OrNe
41 11 314147
0----0 0 0 ---- 0 0 0 0

..
0----0 0 ---- 0 0 0 0

NOTES; PIn podion 20 illeft blank for eeeure connector~.

PIn ~47though 50 _lIHdfordriY.~ 1IIJIting.

Bottom of Drive

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IBM DBOA 2528

QrlytAddrw
A jumper cable Is available at the interlace connector to datennine
the drive address.
Using Cable SaJection, the drive address depends on the
condition of pin 28 of the AT interface cable. In the case when pin
28 is ground or low. the drive is a Master. If pin 2818 open or high
level, the drive is a Slavs.

IBM DBOA 2540

-
Drive side
3
o 0------- 0 0 0
Jumper PooIlion - 1
o 0------- 0 0 0
• Dr"" [Link]
A jumper cable Is available at the interface connector to determine
Drive_ the drive address.
a 1 • 47 Using Cable Selection, the drive address depends on the
o 0-------0 0 0 0 0 0
No Jumper
s_ o 0-------0 0 0 0 0 0
. condition of pin 28 of the AT interface cable. In the case when pin
28 is ground or low, the drive is a Master. If pin 28 is open or high
level, the drive is a Slav8.

-
Drive_
Dri>e side
o 0------- 0 0 0
3
0
1 o 0-------0 0 0
Jumper PosItion - 3
Jumper POIIIIon -1 o 0 .. ______ 0 0 0
o
CIbIe Selection 0------- 0 0 0 0

•
[Link]
The maximum cable length from the host system to the HOD plus Drive_
circu~ pattem leng\llin the host system shall not exceed 18 inches. 3 1 ..
o 0-------0 0 0 0 0 0
AT $I"'" CgnDI£IAr
The AT signal oonneclor Is designed to mate with Dupont part
number 89764-044 or uivalent.
Drive
No Jumper
Slave o 0-------0 0 0 0
, 0 0
..
. . 47
00 Drive_
1
o 0 o 0-------0 0 0 0
Jumper_-3
Coblo_ o 0-------0 0 0 0
NOTES: Pin poeition 20. left blink for HCUJe connector insertion.
Pin position 47 through 50 .... U88d lor drive IICIdreM setting. •
l:.MIIDa
The maximum cable length from the host system to the HDD ptUS
circu. pattern length In the host system shell not exceed 18 inches.
AT....., c,,""':lm
The AT signal connector" designed to mate with Dupont pan
number 69764-044 or equivalent.
Drive

43 1.314147

.
0----000---- 0 0 0 0
0 ____0 0 ---- 0 0 0 0

NOTES: PIn pclItIon 20 Ie left blank for sec.... coMlClor "-lion.

PrI poeIIIon 041 hough [Link] UHd tor drive actctr.. eeIllng.

IBM DBOA 2720

prtye AddrMa
A Jumper cable is available at thelntelface connector to determ1na
the drive address.
Using Cable Selection, the drive address depends on the
condition of pin 28 of the AT interface cable. In the cue when pin
28 Is ground or low, the drive is a Master. If pin 28 is open or high
level, the drive is 8 Slave.

Jumpor PooIIion - 1
o
DrIve_
0-------0 0 0 IBM DHAS 2270
o
"­ 0------- 0 0 0
prtywdJeMI-
The _ _ lingle ended drive.. and_.
Dri>e_

.
• 1 ~
o 0-------0 0 0 0 0 0 The SCSI signal connectora is designed to mate with AMP part number
HoJumper
Slow o 0-------0 0 0 0 0 0
.. 6-176135 Of equivalent. SJze and location of the mounting hoiee
compklywlthrM_CC_.- - - - - - - - - . ,

Drive side
• 1 00---------0000
o 0------- 0 0 0 0 00---------0000
o

A_
­
0------- 0 0 0 0 ........--- •••• -- •• -•• ~ a .... I
4 .. pin 8CII oonMOtor
~
The maximum cable leng\ll from the host system to the HOD plus -101 -ID2 -IIU
circu~ pattern leng\ll in the host system shatl not exceed 18 _ .
AT _ I Cgnrw;tqr
J2P1nNo. 5
•
open apen open
1
0
The AT signal connector is designed to mate with Dupont part gnd ape" apen
number 69764-044 or equivalent.
open gnd apen
gnd gnd ape"
Drive
., HI 3 1 ... 47 ape" open gnd
0----000---- 0 0 0 0 gnd open god

..
0 ____ 0 0 ---- 0 0 0 0

NOTES: Pin poeitlon 20 is left blank for IIeCtn connector insertion. CIItlIaI
open gnd gnd
gnd gnd gnd

Pin position 47 through 50 ... used tor drtve addreas setting. The maximum coble length from the hoe••yaI8m" tho _10 limited
to 8 inc:hll wilt! external 1K-ohm pull up resiMors.
In cue that approprtllte tenntnatlon realatorl .re externally equipped to
the Interface lines, the cable length can be extended. The maximum
cable length depends on the condition of the variout electrical
paramel8ra of Ihe Interface.

QlylcwAMw
The _ rec:ognIzM Its deYice address, namety SCSI 10, with the
condition of -101,-102. and -104. The signal concItlon and the device
add..... are ahown above.

SlpM TM'IDInIIIgn
1be drive does not ahve tennioation nor pull up resistors for SCSI
Interface.

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IBM DHAS 2540

~
The SCSI signal connectors i. dasigned to mate with AMP part number
6·176135 or equivalent. Size and location 01 the mounting holes
compkly with MCC.

J1
00--------- 000 0 0000
00---------0000 0000
IBM DHAS 2405 _ ~r---"""""--"·····"""
40 38- ...................
40 pin S C 8 I _
a
7 ••
•• 4 2
~
The SCSI signal connectors i. designed to mate with AMP part number
6-176135 or equivalent. Size and location 01 the mounting holes -101 -ID2 -ID4 [Link]»
compkly with MCC. J2PlnNo. IS IS 7 AddtNa
open open open 0
gnd open open 1
Jl open gnd open 2
00---------0000 gnd gnd open 3
0000 open 4
00---------0000 0000 open gnd
D .., .............................. -a 1
7 II 3 1 gnd open gnd 5
40 38- •••••••• ---- ....... 2 •• 4 2 open gnd gnd 6
40 pin SC8I_... gnd gnd gnd 7

-101 -/02 -/04 [Link]» GIIIIIDIa

The maximum cable length from the hoat system to the drlva Ie Hmltad
J3P1nNo. 5 IS 7 AtIdresa
to 6 inches wHh extsmall K-ohm pull up "",;Store.
openopen open 0 In case that appropriaIB tennlnation resistors are -.naIIy equipped to
gnd open open 1 the Interlace linea. the cable length can be extended. The maximum
open gnd open 2 cable length depends on the condition 01 tha vartoua elec:lrto:al
gnd gnd open 3 parameters 01 tha Interlace.
open open gnd 4
gnd open gnd 5 PuJet Ac!dr!y
open gnd gnd 6 The drlva recognizes Its device add...... namely SCSI 10. with the
gnd gnd gnd 7 condition 01-101. ·102. and ·104. The signal condition and the device
CIIIIIDa add.... are shown above.
The maximum cable length from the host system to the drlva I. limited
to 61nehes with extemall K-ohm pull up reslstora.
In case that appropriate tennlnation I8Sistors are externally equipped to
the Interlace lines. tha cable length can be extended. The maximum
cable length depends on the condition 01 the various electrical
parameters 01 the Interlace.

DtyICI Add_
The drive recognizes Ita device add..... namely SCSI 10. wHh the
condition 01-101. ·102. and ·104. The signal condition and the device
address al'8 shown above.

IBM DSAS 3270

.....................
.......... ..........
0:

IBM DPRA 21215

-, FSCSI

The DC power connector is designed to maIIJ with AMP part 1-480424 (using AMP pins PIN 350078-4).
Equlvalent cormectOIS may be usad. Pin assignments are shown above as VIeWId from 1111 end oI1ht
Or!yeAdd,.. drive.
A jumper cable is available at the interface connector to determine
the drive address.
Using Cable Selection, the drive address depends on the SCSI lilli' C - *
condition of pin 28 of the AT interface cable. In the case when pin
28 is ground or low, the drive is a Master. If pin 28 is open or high The SCSI Signal Connector Is a50 pin connector meeting tha ANSI SCSI spodllcallon.

level, the drive is a Slave. NOTE: " is Intendad that the hard disk drive should only be In aIec:trIcaI cootacI with 1111 chassis 011111

Dflveside
PC at a designated sat 01 mounting hOles. Other electrical cootacI may degrade error rale performance.

-
3 1 49 As a resu~ 01 this ~ is recommended that 1hers should be no matII conIacI to tha hard diSk driva except
J......,_.1 o
0-------0 0 0 0
0 _______ 0 0 0 0
0
0 at 1ht mounting hOles or the Side rails Into whtch holes are 1Iped.
•
o,uaa ....
Driv._ 3 1 ... 47
Jumper posI1Ion and function are as shown below. PIn pitdI is 2mm.

o
...
No Jumper
"' o
0-------0 0 0 0
0-______ 0 0 0
•
0
2
0 0
0 0
..
The jumpers control SCSI DavialID. AuIo S!IIn-UP. UnIt MIIntion. SCSI TIIlI1inIIor Connactlon and

Target Initiated Synchronous NagotiatIoII.

o
Drive side
0-------0 0 0 0
,,
Jumptr PoeItIon • 3
""""'-. o 0------- 0 0 0 0

taIdIna
The maximum cable length from the host system to the HOD plus
circuit pattern length in the host system shall not exceed 18 inches.
AT SIanII CgnDICIOJ
The AT signal connector Is designed to mate with Dupont part
number 69764-044 or uivalent.
Drtve
43 l' 314141
0--..-000---- 0 0 0 0
0 ____ 0 0 ---- 0 0 0 0
.. , 2

NOTES: Pin position 20 is left blank lor secure connector insertion.

Pin position 47 through 50 are used for drive address setting.

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IBM DSAS 3270 (Continued)

NOTE:
1. The jumper of JP1, 2, and 3, define sesl 10 olthe drive.

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Oft, Off, Oft, the SeSllO is 0 - defautt

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, Off, Oft, the SCSI 10 Is 1

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, On, Off, the SCSI ID Is 2

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, On, Off, the SCSI 10 Is 3

11 JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, Off, On, the SCSI 10 Is 4

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, Off, On, the SCSI 10 Is 5

IBM DSAS 3360
If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, On, On, the SCSI 10 Is 6

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, On, On, the SCSI 10 is 7

2. If J P4 Is Oft, the drive Will spin up automatically after power on reset.

If JP4 Is On, the drive will not spin up unless the host system Issues a start command to the
drive.
0:
Opllon_

3. If JPS Is On, UnIt Attention after power on resst or SCSI bus reset Is disabled.
4. If JP61s On, the Internal SCSI terminator worl<s.
5. If JP7 Is On, Target Initiated Synchronous Negotiation is disabled, and then the Initiator is
required to start a negotiation handshake HSynchronous SCSI transfers are desired. The DC power connector Is designed to mate with AMP part 1-480424 (using AMP pins PIN 350078-4).

Equivalent connectors may be used. Pin assignments are shown above as viewed from 1he end of tile

drive.

DellIlllSeIII..
JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 JPS JP6 JP7 Position 1CII .....1 c . ­
1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 PIn The SCSI SIgnal COnnector is a 50 pin connector meeting 1he ANSI SCSI specification.

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Jumper NOTE: It Is lnanded that the hard disk drive should only be In IIectrtcaI contact with the chassis of tile

I n Sync Nego Enabled PC at adesignated set 01 mounting holes. Other electrical contact may degrade error rate performance.

I I
L..--
SCSI Terminator ON As a resun of IIIIs " is recommonded that there should be no I111III contact to the herd disk drive except

UnH Attention Enabled lithe mounting holes or the side rails into which hoIea are taped.

Auto Spin-Up Enabled

SCSI Oevice 10 = 0
o,a.. llIcII

Jumper position and lunctIon are as shown below. PIn pftI:h Is 2mm.

Th. jumpers control SCSI Device 10. Auto Spln-Up, Un" All8ntion, SCSI Terminator Connection and

Target Innialed Synchronous NegoIIatIoo.

IBM DSAS 3360 (Continued)

NOTE:
I. The jumper of JPI, 2, and 3, define SCSI 10 of the drive.

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, Off, Off, the SCSI 10 Is 0 - defautt

If JPI, JP2, JP3 are On, Off, Off, the SCSI 10 is 1

11 JPI, JP2, JP3 are Off, On, Off, the SCSI 10 is 2

If JPI, JP2, JP3 are On, On. Off, the SCSI iO is 3

IBM DSAS 3540
If JPI. JP2, JP3 are Off, Off, On, the SeSllO is 4

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On. Oft. On. the SCSI 10 is 5

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, On, On, the SCSI 10 is 6

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, On, On, the SCSI 10 is 7

2. If JP4 Is Off, the drive will spin up automatically after power on nesst.
0:
OpIionBlotk

If JP4 Is On, the drive wlU not spin up unless the host system Issues a start command to the
drive.
3. If JPS is On, Untt Attention after power on reset or SCSI bus reset is disabled.
4. if JP6 is On, the internal SCSI terminator worl<s. The DC power connector is designed to mate with AMP part 1-480424 (using AMP pins PIN 350078-4).
Equivalent connectors may be used. Pin assignments are shown above as VIewed from the end of the
5. If JP7 is On, Target Initiated Synchronous NegotIation is disabled, and then the Initiator Is
drfve.
required to start a negotlallon handshake HSynchronous SCSI transfers are desired.
SCSI 81IMI [Link].

DlfllhSlllll.. The SCSI SIgnal COnnector Is a 50 pin connector meeting the ANSI SCSI specIficaIIon.

JPl JP2 JP3 JP4 JPS JP6 JP7 PosHlon

NOTE: n Is Intanded that til. hard disk drive should only be In electrical c:ontact with tile chassis 01 the

1-2 3-4 5-8 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 Pin

PC at adesignated set of mounting holes. Other electrtcal contact may degrade error rate performance.

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Jumper

As aresun of this nis recommonded IhaIthere should be no metal contact to the hard disk drive except

I I IL -_ _ _ TISCSISyncTerminator
l.....- Nego Enabled

' - - - - - - - UnH Attention Enabled

' - - - - - - - - - Auto
ON
althe mounting holes or the side ralls Into which holes are taped.

O,U....I...

L - - I . _ - ' -_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SCSI Spin-Up10Enabled

=0
~evice
Jumper position and lunctlon are as shown below. PIn pftch Is 2mm.

The jumpers control SCSI Device 10, Auto Spln-Up, Un" Attention. SCSI T~minator Connection and

Target Inltlated Synchronous NegotIation.

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IBM DSAS 3720

.....................
.......... ..........
0:

fSCSl
c...-,

IBM DSAS 3540 (Continued) The DC power connector is designed to IIlIII with AMP part 1-480424 (using AMP pins PIN 350078-4).
Equivalent connectors may be used. Pin assignments are shown above as _from tile end of tile
drive.
If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, Off, Off, the SCSI 10 is 0 - defautt

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, Off, Off, the SCSI 10 is 1

SCSISI_~
If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, On, Off, the SCSI 10 Is 2
The SCSI SIgnal Connector Is a 50 pin connector meeting the ANSI SCSI specification.

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, On, Off, the SCSI 10 is 3

NOTE: It is intended that tile hard disk drive should only be in electrical contact with tile chassis 01 tile

if JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, Off, On, the SCSI 10 is 4

PC at a designated set 01 mounting holes. Other _ contact may degrade error rate performance.

IfJP1, JP2, JP3 are On, Off, On, the SCSIIois5

As a resuh of this h Is recommended that tIIere should be no metal contact to the han! disk drive except

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, On, On, the SCSI 10 Is 6

at tile mounting holes or tile side ralls Into which holes are taped.

IfJP1,JP2,JP3are On, On, On, the SCSI 10 Is 7

o,Hanllacll

2, If JP4 is Off, the drive will spin up automatically after power on raslll
Jumper position and function are as shown bIIow. PIn pitch Is 2mrn.

If JP4 is On, the drive win not spin up unless the host system issues a start command to the The jumpers control SCSI DevIce 10, Auto SpIn-Up, Unft AIIInIkIn, SCSI Terminator Connection and

drive, Target Initiated Synchronous Negotiatfoo.

3. If JPSIs On, Unit Allentlon after power on raset or SCSI bus reset Is disabled.
4. If JP6 is On, the internal SCSI terminator wor1<s.
5. If JP7 Is On, Target Initialed Synchronous Negotiation is disabled, and then the InlUator is
required to start a negotiation handshake If Synchronous SCSI transfers are desired,

0,,"" Stili..
JPl JP2 JP3 JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 Position

1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 1,.,2 13-14 Pin

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Jumper

I '---
I I TI Sync Nego Enabled
1-_ _ _ _ SCSI Terminator ON
' - - - - - - - Unit AHention Enabled
' - - - - - - - - - Auto Spin-Up Enabled
1-.--'-_-'-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SCSI Device 10 = 0

IBM DVAA 2810

prtye Addrna
A jumper cable is available at the Interface connector to detennine
the drive address.
Using Cable Selection. the drive address depends on the
condition of pin 28 of the AT interlace cable. In the case when pin
28 is ground or low, the drive Is a Master. If pin 28 is open or high
level, the drive Is a Slave.
Orive_
IBM DSAS 3720 (Continued)
-
, 1 ..
o 0-------0 0 0 0 0
Jumper Poe"lon ~ 1 o 0 _______ 0 0 0 0 0
NOTE:
1. The jumper of JP1, 2, and 3, define SCSI 10 of the drive.

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, Off, Off, the SCSI 10 is 0 - defautt

• 1
If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, Off, Off, the SCSI 10 Is 1
o 0------- 0 0 0 0
Jumper PosIUon ~ 2
If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, On, Off, the SCSI 10 is 2
Slave 0 0------- 0 0 0 0
If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, On, Off, the SCSI 10 Is 3

If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, Off, On, the SCSIID is 4

Orive_
1
If JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, Off, On, the SCSI 10 is 5
o 0-------0 0 0 0
Jumper pMftJon • 3
If JP1, JP2, JP3 are Off, On, On, the SCSI 10 is 6
Cabte SelectIon o 0-------0 0 0 0
11 JP1, JP2, JP3 are On, On, On, the SCSI 10 is 7

[Link]
2. If JP4 is Off, the drive win spin up automatically aHer power on reset. The maximum cable length from the host system to 1M HOD plus
eireu. pattern length in tho host system ahoJI not _ 18_.
If JP4 is On, the drive will not spin up unless the host system issues a start command to lila AT Slant! Cgnnector
drive. The AT signal connector is designed to mate with Dupont part
number 69764-044 or e ulvalent.
3. If JPS is On, Unit Attention after power on raset or SCSI bus reset is disabled. Drive
43 19 3 1 4t 41
4. If JP6 is On, the Internal SCSI terminator wor1<s. 0----000---- 0 0 0 0
5. If JP7 is On, Target Initiated Synchronous Negotiation is disabled, and then the Initiator is 0----0 0 ---- 0 0 0 0
.. 20 •
required to start a negotiation handshake If Synchronous SCSI transfers are desired. NOTES: PIn position 20 ialeft blank for secure connector Insertion.
Pin position 47 through 50 are used for drive address setting.

1IthI1" StIIIng

JPl JP2 JP3 JP4 JPS JP6 JP7 Position

1·2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 13·14 Pin

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Jumper

I '---
~ I
TI Sync Nego Enabled
L-----SCSI Terminator ON
' - - - - - - - Unit AttentiOn Enabled'
' - - - - - - - - - Auto Spin-Up Enabled
' - - - - ' - - - ' - - - - - - - - - - SCSI Device 10 = 0

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IBM H2172-A2

DrIyt Mel""
A Jumper cabte is available at the interface connector to determine
thedrlve._II.
Using cable_.the _add.... d_nds on th.
condition aI pin 28 aI the AT InIerfac:e cable. In the case when pin
28 i. ground or I.... the _10 M_.
a If pin 2810 open or high
leYel. the drive II. SlaW.

00---0000 0 IBM H2172-S2

00---0000 0

Connector
~_.2
00----0000 The SCSI signal connectors is designed to mate with AMP part number
Slaw o 0-----0 0 0 0 6·176135 or equivalent. Size and location of the mounting holes comply
• with MCC.

o
Drive oIcIe
,
o
0-----0 0 0 0
0------0 0 0 0
.It
r"L--l
00--------- 0 00 0 0000
ll..IIIIIIII 00--------- 0000 0000
The mllXimum _length flam the _ .)'II8m to the HOD plus 7 I 3 1
drcuft paIIam langIh In the _ oyIIom _ not excaed 181nchas. 39 37·················4 1
40 38- .................... 2 864 2
AT IIIgIII c.w- 40 pin SCSI conMCtor
The AT signal_II duIgned to mat. with Dupont part
numblr 89784-044 or equiYaIant.
on..
De. . .
.

ail
0--000--0 0
11.47
0 0
·101 ·102 -104

..
0--0 0--00 00

NOTES: ?tn poMIIon 20 Ie left bJanJc for MeUM co"'**>r k'IeertIon.

J2PlnNo. 5
open
6
open
7
open
Add,....
0
Pin ..,..,., .71hrough 50 . . UIIId for drhe address aetting. god open open 1
open god open 2
gnd god open 3
open open gnd 4
gnd open god 5
open gnd god 6
gnd gnd gnd 7

IBM 225B-A3
Ddy'MdrnI
A jumper _10 available at the InIerfac:e connector to datermino
the drive addreu.
Using cabla SeI-.. the drive add,... depend. on th.
condition alpin 28 alb AT InIerfac:e _ . In the case ,""en pin
28 i. ground or lew, the drive i. a Master. If pin 28 is open or high
ieYef. the drive is a Slave.

_ _ _ ·1

- o
o
0----0 0 0 0
0----0 0 0 0

00---0000
0
0
IBM H225B-S3

Connector
The SCSI signal connectors is designed to mate with AMP part number
00----0000
• 6·176135 or equivalent. Size and location of the mounting holes comply
with MCC.

00---0000
00---0000
.It
rL,
~
• 00--------- 0 00 0 0000
The mllXimum _length flam th. _ . .m to th. HOD plus 00--------- 0 0 0 0 0000
drcuft paIIam length In the _ oyIIom _ not excaad 18 Inchea. 39 37····· ············4 1 7 I 3 1
AT ....Ic:mn- 40 38- .................... 2 884 2
The AT signal connector is designed to mate with Dupont part 40 pin SCSI conMCtor
number 89764-044 or [Link]
Orivs
43 l' 3,1.'"
0----000----00 00 ·101 -102 ·104 Device
0----0 0 ---- 0 0 0 0 J2PlnNo. 5 6 7 Address
'" .. 2 •
NOTES: Pin position 20 Ia left tMlnk fot secure oonnector ineeJtion.
open open open 0
Pin position "7
through 50 ere uMd for drtwectct...eeIIng. gnd open open 1
open gnd open 2
gnd gnd open 3
open open gnd 4
gnd open gnd 5
open gnd gnd 6
gnd god god 7

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IBM H2344-S4

Connector
The SCSI signal connectors is designed to mate with AMP part number
6-176135 or equivalent. Size and location of the mounting holes comply
with MCC.
IBM H2344-A4
PrtuMIrMI
AJumper' cable is availab. at the interface [Link] to determine
.11
r'l-,
the drive . _ . 00---------0000 0000
Using Cable Selection, the drive .dd..... depend. on the 00---------0000 0000
condition or pin 28 or the AT interface cable. In the ca.. when pin
28 is ground Of lew, the drive i•• M_. Wpin 2810 open Of high
38 37················· -3 1
40 38- ................... 2
7 5 3 1
level, the drive is a Slave.
864 2
40 pin SCSI connector

o 0----0 0 0 0 • 0
·/01 ·/02 ·/04 Device
o 0-----0 0 0 0 0
J2PlnNo. 5 6 7 Addrea
open open open 0
on.._ gnd open open 1
"-_·2 .... 00----0000
00----0000
•
open gnd
gnd gnd
open open
open
open
gnd
2
3
4
gnd open gnd 5
_ _ _ ·s open gnd gnd 6
o 0-----0 0 0 0
gnd gnd gnd 7
<:.Il10_ 00----0000

[Link]
••
The mlXlmum cable length from the _system to the HOD plus
circu~ pattern length In the hoot ayatem lilal not exceed 1 8 _ .
AT IIImwI Cgnntator
The AT signal connector i. designed to mate with Dupont pari
numbar697~ orequivaienl

a 11 21."
0--000---0 0 0 0

.,
0----0 0---- 0 0 0 0

NOTES: Pin position 20 II left blank br teCUre connector "-lIon.

Pin po&itIon 47 through 50 are used IordrlYeadd_aetllng.

IBM H3171-A2

AT"
"'.-,
0:
-,
Optionelocll

C~<= __________~
IBM H3133-A2 Shipping [Link] S_II

MASTER Is set to on (I.e. jumper on pins 1 and 2). No other jumpers ara fitted.

O
-

NOTE: LED conflICtions, pin 13 can source up to ISmA. PIn 14 can sink up to '170M.

JP7
TII./rI_pDtiU... JI'f. JP2. ,ndJn mat .oU. "_....,,,..,.

Jl'1
ATVF
ConneetOI Olltion81odc BICkSidtotOrive
There is achoice of 2 power connections to this drive. One DC power connector is designed to mate
with AMP part 1-0480424 (using AMP pins PIN 350078-4). The other (3 pin) DC power connector Is
,­ desiQnllllo mat. wltl1 MOLEX 5480-03 (using MOLEX pins 5479). Equivalent connectors may bIJ used.
""- ~------------~ Pin assignments are shown below, as viewed from the end of the drlYe.
:w"IIt_"SItIIIIp
MASTER is set to on (Le. jumper on pins 1and 2). No other Jumpers are fitted.
/fOIl:LED_.p/n 13.."...,.. up to 1BmA. Pin 14"""klk up to 100mA.
1IIo~,.,m..JI'I. nt. ..,,11'8 ,.,ltnolt...I_I....,."",.

e_
There Is a choice 012 power connections to this drive. One DC power connector is designed to mate ATII...I _....'

wilh AMP part '-480424 (using AMP pins PIN 350078·4). The other (3 pin) DC power connector is The drive uses slngle-ended drivers and receivers. The connector is designed to malt with 3M part 30417-7000

designed to mat. with MOlE)( ~ (using MOlE)( pins 5479). Equivalent connectors may be used. or equivalent.

Pin assignments are shown below, as viewed from the end of the drive. NOTE: It is intended that the hard disk drivtJ Ihou/d only be In eIfIctricII contad _ thf chassis of"" PC at a
dJsJgIIItfd set at mounting hol6s. Other el8ctricaT contact may degrade error late pert0nnanc8. As aresult of this
It Is recomtnttnt:Jed that thfJre shOuld bS no metal contact to the hard disk drive except at It1e mounting tuJIIs or
.~~ ~ ·~l1ll
~~

1M side flils Into which tile mounting holes are tapped.

RI...................
-"' ............ , •••••••••••• 0000

Power ATVF POWIf

Optl.. _
Jumper Settings - Jumpers may be fitted to select the following options
Connector ComIctor

ATS..,ICGM6ctII,

ConnecIOf
MASTER active Pin Numbers 1 and 2 r--------....,
Tbt drtw uses sinole-ended drivers and receivers. The connector Is designed to mat. wittl3M part 3417·7000
SLAVE actlvDe Pin Numbers 3 and 4 (j)<D<D<i)<D®®
oreqli¥alent.
Cable Select
LEOdrMlines
Pin Numbers 5 and 6
Pin Numbers 13 and 1"
0<D®S®O®
/fOil: "/S_1hIt1lllhIrrJtI/sk _ _ .,,/ybtiln.mctrlcaICOl71ac/wilhthechus~ott/lllPCII'
dIsJgnatMJ.., of mounting holes. 0thtJr e/ectrtcaI contact may der;rade error rate performance. As a Mull of this
It 1$ tICOmmtndId tMt thtte should til no m«M contact to the hard disk drive except at the mountinll hoItJS or

0,...._
the sJde ralls Into which the mountif/fJ holes are tapped.

Jumper Settings - Jumpers may be fitted to select the folloWing options:

MASTER active Pin Numbers 1 and 2 ,.--------,
SLAVE activbe Pin Numbers 3 and 4
Cable Select Pin Numbers 5 and 6
LED drtw lines Pin Numbers 13 and 14

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0:
C~~
-, --
________________~

SIIlppllll DoIH" loIUap

MASTER is set to on (i.8. jumper on pInS 1 and 2). No oth.. jumpars are fitted.

NOTE: LED~. p/II13 Cll/IDU"'" up to lImA. PIn 14"", sink up to 10GmA.

IBM H3342-A4
c_ _ 71l."'-,......JI'[Link]'I. wJn_"".. "I_.-mIIIf. "'­
c..-,
O
--
JP7

There Is a choice of 2 power connecttons to this drive. One DC power connector is destgned to mate JP1
with AMP part 1-480424 (using AMP pins PIN 350078-4). The other (3 pin) DC power connector Is Back Side 01 Dnve
designed to matewtth MOlEX 5480-03 (usino MOLEX pins 5479). Equivalent connectors may be used.
Pin ass6gnments ate shown below, as viewed 1rom Ole end 01 the drive. -.
~~--------------~
SIII"IIII_IIIoIUIII'

MASTER Is set to on (i.e. jumper on pins 1 and 2). No other jumpers are fitted.

NOTE: LEDconlJfClions. pin 13 can SOUICB up to f8m4. Pin 14 can sink up to 100mA.

""~"""""JP1. JI'[Link]'I ntUlilNll b, "'.eNd tQllflltfUlly.

ATIIpII_ [Link]
The drive IlleS slnglHnded drivers and receivers. The COflll8Ctor is designed to matt with 3M part 3417-7000 There is a choice of 2 power connections to this drive. One DC power connector is designed to mate
or8quivalent. with AMP part '-480424 (using AMP pins PIN 350078-4). The other (3 pin) DC power connector is
NOTE: It is IntBnded that the hIrrJ disk tJtfw should only III In eltctrkal contact with thI chassis of lh. PC at II designed to mate with MOLEX 548(}'()3 (using MOlEX pins 5479). Equivalent connectors may be used.
dlsignat8d sm of mountintl hoIeJ. 0IItIr IItJt:trIt:;;JJ contIct tnIY dB(pIdB error rate pertormane8. As a mull of ttJJs Pin assignments ant shown below, as viewed from the end of the drlYt.
It Is f'tJCOIFIf1IBI1 that thIII Should III no tnIIII contact to thB him disk dri~ except at the mounting holes or
1tIs./tItrallslnlo_1tJII1JIOUtI1Inf_BI8l>pp6li.
>~c
~'+1J - ~~"_I
if . f~
I~

o,tl.. liGcII
Jumper Settings - Jumpers may be fitted to select the following options:
MASTER active Pin Numbers 1 and 2 ,----------------,
RI....................
- ............................ 0000

Power ATVF PoWIt

CoIIIWIdor Coooeetor Connector
SLAVE activbe P'm Numbers 3 and 4
Cable Select Pin Numbers 5 and 6 AlIl...1CInIIctor
Thtdrtve uses singlHoded drivers and receivers. The connector is designed to mate with 3M part 3417-7000
LED drivllines Pin NumlMIrs 13 and 14
oroqulvalent.
NOTf: It Is IntsndtJd that""
hard disk drive should only be in [Link] conticr with the chassis of the PC al a
disignated set of mounting hoItJs. 0tIw flhJctricI/ contact may degrade error rate pBrforma~. As a result of this
It is recommend8d that tfHm should be no m6IJJI contact to the hard disk drive except at the mount/nu holls or
th6 sid. rails Into _the mounting h%[Link] I>pp6li.
OptlonBiGcII

Jumper Settings· Jumpers may be fined to select ttle following options:

MASTER active Pin Numbers 1and 2 ,----------------,

SLAVE activbe Pin Numbers 3and 4
Cable Select Pin Numbers 5 and 6
LED drtwl lines Pin Numbers 13 and 14

IBM WDA-L 160

•....................

.•••.....• ......... .

ATi/F
-.
AT ...... c..MIf
1ht drlvl uses slngIHnded drivers and rlC8ivm. 1ht connector Is designed to 111118 with 3M part
3417-7000 or equivalent. IBM WDA-LBO
MOTE: It Is inIIJndtItI tIJIt IhB IwrI disk rIrtve should only bf In tIIt/ctrlcII conIatlt wIIIIlhB cIIBssIs of 1hIl
PC It a dIsiQna/8d set of motJIIIIng holes. Otht/r BI8ctrlcaI conIIId may dllgfldelfTOl rate fI8/'fOI'm8nC8.
As .l'ISuif ofthis It Is flCommendIId tIJIt IhBre should bf no f1IIIIJ/J conIIId to IhB harrI disk drive
mapt at IhB motJIIIIng hollis or IhB s/d6 mls into which IhB IIJOUIIIing hollis IIr tapptd.
0pII.. 8IocIc
...........
•.•••••••...•.......
......... .

ATIIF
Jumper Se1tings • Jumpers may be filled to se1ec11IIe following options:
co_
lOCH ROY actlve Pin Numbers 1and 2
AT ...... c..MIf
MASTER active PIn Numbers 3 and 4
The drlvl uses slnglHnded drivers and receiwrs. 1ht conntCIor Is designed to 111118 with 3M part
LED drive lines PIn Numbers 13 and 14
3417-7000 or equivalent.
MOTE: It Is inIBnderI that IhB hInI disk rIrtve should only bf /tI eIIctrIcIJ conIIId wIIIIlhB chassis of 1hIl
PC It a dIs/gllalBd set of motJIIIIng holes. 0thtIr BI8ctrlcaI conIaCt may dllgfldelfTOl rate performance.
Of'POsm END OF DRIVE As llIISuIf of this it Is flCom/ll/l/ldlld tIJIt IhBre should bf no f1IIIIJ/J contat:t to IhB harrI disk drive
IXIJI(1t at IhB IIJOUIIIing holes or IhB sltW mls Into which IhB mountInt1 holes IIr /IIppId.
Oplloa 8IocIc
Jumper Settings· Jumpers may be fitted to select the following options:
lOCH ROY actlve Pin Numbers 1and 2

MASTER active Pin Numbers 3and 4

LED drive lines Pin Numbers 13 and 14

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IBM WDA-280
,a 11 , 1
0000000000000000000000 00
000000000000 000000000 00

44 Pin AT conntclDr IlIII Julplfplll

DrIYe ...... -Aiu~8rlltledloposltloIlJPlw11lselecldriveaddressO(Mastar).I'noJlIfTlIMII'ls

(nstaIled Ihe drive addms is 1 (Slaw) .
......... CINIIdDr· The drive connector is 2mm pitch. AMP, DuPont and lfirose all make

IBM WDA-240
-­'­
suttablemating COOnectot.
CI~IIfII' Maldmum cablt length Irom host system to HOD shall not exceed 18111Ches (<45.7 em).

IpllH/p-Tha time laken for It'Ia motor 10 rtaCh lull spetdfromaShlpped or power down
u " , 1 COOdltion.
0000000000000000000000 00
000000000000 000000000 00 s.., fill., WrtIt-Seek, fIiId or write operating modes.
1411, - Spindle motor and servo system worldng, all modules (eXl;lpl S8Ml control and inItrfact)
44 PHI AT cDllAlClatand Jlmper pll
[Link]
DrlttAfllnll-AJumperlltttdtoposillonJPl Wl8 select drive address 0 (Ma5ler).lfnolumper Is
lflii.,.' are 'sleeping'. Commands can be t'8C8IYtd and processed Immediately.
Spindle motor Is stopped, aM modules (extepllnter1ace) art 'sleeping'. The drive IS
waiting for an interrupt and commands can be processed immediately. This is the
installed the clrive address is I (Slave). lowest power dissipation mode.

­
InIIrfIct eo..c. - The drive connector Is 211'1T1 pilch. AMP, DuPont and Hirost all make

-- --
sullable mating connector
c..••• D..........

-.... .......
ClIlIIII-Maximumcabielengthfrom IIosIsystamUi HOD shall notexceed 18 ilJChes (45.7 em)
ThefollowingGommandsatflsupportecl bV1he DrI....:
(""I (Hel)
Check Power Mode (E5) Recallbrate (IX)

s,lII-IJp - The timetaken for Ihe mo1orto reach full speed trom a stopped or power doWn

,,"''''''
ExecuttDrtwOiaQnostlcs

FormatTradt
Idtintit)'DriYe
1901
(50)
(EC)
"'_...
Set Multiple
17~
IE~
1"1
". S..,

_.­
"Ik, R.... WrItII-Seek, read or wrtta operating modes. tE3) (EB)
1l1li- Spmdle motor and servo systtm working, all modules (eKCept servo control and Interlace) Idlelrrunedlate (El) ""'<!by (E2)
are 'sleeping'. Commands can be receiYed and processed Immediately. InltlallzaDriveParameters (91) Standbylmmedlat1l (EO)
."'i/J-Splndltmotor Isstopped,all modules (ucepI Interlace} ara 'sleeping'. The dnve Is Read Buffer (E4) (E8)
waiting for an Interrupt and commands can be processed Immediately. ThIs is the Read Long (retry) (22) Write Lono (retry) I'~
lowest power dissipation mode. Read long (no retry) (23) Wnte Lono (no retry) (331

-
Read Multiple (C4) Write Multlple 1"1

Read Sectors (retry) (20) WntaSactors{fltryl (30)

...
The following Commands are supported by tile OrlYe:

CheCk Power Mode

Execute DrtveOiagnostlCS
(""I
(ES)
(901
"".....
.""­"'_
.... ...
(1In1
(IX)
1711)
Read SectOfs(norlllry)
RtadVerily Sactors (retry)
RlldVe~Sed:O!i(noretry)
(21)
(40)
(41)
Write Sectors {no tIby)
W""_
(31)

(30)

Format TrICk 1501 IE~

IdentlfyDIfve

".
Idle Immediate
(Ee)
1"1
(Et)
....
Set Multlpie

-by

1"1
("I
1"1
InIIiaIIzIOrlVeParamaters (91) Standbylmmadiate (EO)

RladBUffer (E4) WrlteButrer (E8)

Read Lono (retry) (22) Wrtte Long (retry)

...
(32)

Read long (no retry) (23) Wma Looll (no retry) (33)

...,"'
Read 5Bctors(retfy)
{C4}
(21l)
WlfteMllItlple
WrileSactors{retry)
(C5)
IW)

Read Sactors (no retry) (21) WriteSactors (no retry) (31)

[Link] 5ectors (retry) (40) WrtleVerily lac)

RlldVerlfy Sectors (no retry) (41)

IBM WDS-2120
Interface Connectors
The drive connector is 2mm pitch. AMP, DuPont and Hirose all make
suitable mating connectors.

To select an address, the appropriate pin(s) must be connected to

ground. The illustration below shows which pins to ground to select a
IBM WDS-380 particular drive address.

I" ::::::::::D:J~ll ..]""' ~

Jl J2
Pin: 1 unueed
00--------- 0 000 0000 2 unused
00--------- 0 0 0 0 0000 3 INDEX
38 37·················-3 1 753 1 4 unused
40 38- •••••••••••••••• -4 2 8 8 4 2 5 AddrO
40 pin SCSI comwetor 6 Addrl
7 Addr2
Device 8 LED
Jumper [Link] J2Pln No. Addr2 Addr1 AdclrO Address
This section describes Jumper settings.

A14 pm connector is populated on the card as illustrated below. These

open open open 0
pins are used to select SCSIID or for other optional features. gnd open open 1
Pin pitch is2mm.
r-=--=-==-=--=-=-=,-, open gnd open 2
gnd gnd open 3
open open gnd 4
Device 10 and LED portion pin assignment gnd open gnd 5
Signal Name
Pin t
1
Status
In
0escrIptI0n
-Device Address Select Une --DASO to
open god god 6
Ground GNo god gnd gnd 7
In ....QeMce Addreu Select Line --DAS• .1
Ground GNo
In -Oev\oe Addresa Select Una If2 --DAS2

Ground GNo

POOIrityKEY KEY

Out -lED (might be used as SPN READy) -LED

In -Motor Start 4LSTART

'0 Ground GNo

11 In -Hard Reset Input -+CRESET

'2 Ground GND

.3 Oul +LEO +LEO

•• Out -LED -LED

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. MAXTOR 25252A

Jumper DeI".don

Only drive In 8irGIe drive 1I)Wm.

~in cUI drive..",
UII1

.. 1303 8Jii4

a.. in dull drive ......... 0

MAXTOR 2585A/25128A
. . . . . . . FIIDtDIy

I~~·
~
0
J
.......... LMIIII

0pII0n [Link] 0 2585A .1Id 25128A Jumper Designdon

0pII0n EI1IIbIed* J J308 ~ J30I J309
. .1IIdS....
... [Link] J .. Jumpered o. Open Only drive in si~1e drive system" J
Mealer in dual dri:e.=" J
SlaW! in dull driYe 0
2I2I2A Reeerwd tbr FIIOtDIY

25252A _
Jumper [Link] iDI
o PIIJaIaIIlp. alia Itioo.

=
Height 0.878' (17 mm)
lsIgth" 4.00" (101.6 mm)
width = 2.75' (69.84 mm)
=~.
.......... LIIDII

0pI0n 0IIIIbIecI"
0pI0n Enabled J

~
0

0
J

Weight = 0.419 Iba. (190 gm)

... 0IIIUt J .. JuInpenId 0 = Open
J304 end.l305 _ _ forfUlln~.
:

l:
o1_--: """"1pecIfIa
211M 1IIICI2I12IA
IliaM
Height- 0.118" (17.5 mm)

-
2585A end 251281< Length =4.00" (101.8 mm)
Jumper I..oc:IItiana \I\IIdth = 2.75' 188.84 mm)
Weight = 0.374 ... (170 gm)

MAXTOR 7040A
7080A17040A JUmper DeIIgnatIon
.III) .III .lit J"

u::::.......-.,....,_......_.,....

_ ...... _ . , . . .
J
0

--
J
D..... _ _ o
MAXTOR 7040S
.....
oJ

­.......-_.­
o
..,-....,
J.".,... [Link]'I [Link],ft
D
J

--
--
---- -.,---_ ----
-"'"

oIf'l
J14
JI1 -

- _11-__. . .
T..... , _
...,
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MAXTOR 7060A PCB>48

-7_.................
.............

J

-
0

If~ J

---, ...
0
.,.......
.". ~
0

MAXTOR 7060A PCB<38 ~~

_,,
... '" JI' JI.
... t7
'7 ....
_7 l'
.....
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,
J
0

.........
-
"7
,, , '" '" \J ... 0
~:::.-:.~ , 0
~- 0
ecc.,..
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48y1.'
0
,
J

78,.. 0

OM .... ,.,..,

n...
".,.
,
0

'=A~",'r :J.
,... , ,
"" l' . ....
..... ,
, ,,
10241. t1 0 0
121.7 0

­
t1 1115 0
7OIOA U{f
'1124'
"'.
lIS'
.. .,....
17
17 It.
t1
0
0
J ,
0
0

........
......
"'..- ,
0

Jumpsr LCJt:IIIitW: PCBA;; 38

MAXTOR 7080A
7080A!7040A JUmper DeIIgnatIon

-
O'Ir-"'_-.,....,_......_"'*'"
.......... _ _
JIO Jl8 .M

0J

J,'

D.... _ _

MAXTOR 7060S _ J

- --_.­
at
at -----
~_""""(AlJlClAAMIn)

.-
III

,..
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J.~ [Link] ".~

0

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at I·'
at 7-'
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-- 1-1
7-1

I·" _ . - -....""".111)
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MAXTOR '080S

/IIIfIf
-

--- -------.,
.-
T_ _

--- - -"'"
-.,-
-
MAXTOR "20A PCB<38
..=-- . , .., ..,
Jill
, ,
... ... ...

--
TIIIOIJ _ _.............·..,

*'::.-:::- J 0
SlIM in Uidriwl.­ 0
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TIIIO"- EfC~
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0
,
m••
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~'1T:'r \L. ,
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117.5

at
J
0, ,
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0
0
0
0

-
0
til, t7 0
~A..tJ
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0

MAXTOR "20A PCB>48

-=......... . .... ..r ... ..,
­
:.."'.t=- ~
•
0

---
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-.....
r.
?lIM
•
0

-..
0

';;;rf'!=""
,
....
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.... ,

­
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- -
r 17 .. 0 ~_"''''''''(MI'CMIIMsIans)

~- 0
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nlllJ78lGl..... .,........ (AI PCBA RevIsIons)

...,
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MAXTOR 1245A

. . . . J3I .11.

o
J
o
J

MAXTOR 1213S MIH , . . .

QIIIr. .III. . . .. , . . .
..... In . . . . .. . . .
J
.I
. . .In. . . . .. . . . o
JUMPER LOCATIONS and FUNCTIONS
Jumper Functionl

Jumper Function [Link] Default

o
J

R_
J301/J26 Temlinator Power Installed
J302JJ25 Power-up Option Installed J ......... O. QIIIII •• [Link]

-
J303/J24 Oi..... Panly Roll1OYOd
J304IJ23 RomoYOd
J305tJ22 R_
J306/J20 Reserved Removed
J307/J19 Target 10 Addl'9" (MSS) Installed
J308lJ18 Target 10 Add,... Installed
J309IJ17 Target 10 Add,... (LSB) Removed

PRIORITY J307 J300 J""

PHY'IICALSPEC:S 0 0 0 0

HeIght-1,00'(;2.54cm) ,
1 """" 0
0
0
J
J

lerlIth·5.7~·(14.81cm) 3 0 J J

,
­ I
4 J 0 0

·
WkIth-4.00' (10.16cm) J 0 J
Weigtt-12IbL(.571fQ) J J 0

7 J J J

hJtiLliUiLm nmllmmmmOI
J2 Pins

MAXTOR 1290S
JUMPER LOCAnONS and FUNCTIONS

--­­--
72IOSJ_Fu_
Jumper F_ ""pipped
J301 T_Powo,

---
J302 Powor-upOpiion

-­­-­
J303 o...ParIly
J304
J306

MAXTOR 1245S J306

J307 ToogoIll_(MSB)
J306 ToogoIll_
J309 ToovotlD_(LS8)
JUMPER LOCATIONS and FUNCTIONS
DrIooAdd........
Jumper
Jumper Functions
Function Factory Debiult SCSI II PIIoo1IJ MI
0
". .­
0
J301/J26 Terminator Power 1- 0 L..- 0
J302IJ25 Power-upOption lnelailod 1 0 0 J
J303IJ24 Disable Parity Removed 2 0 0
J304IJ23 Roeorved Removed 0
J305IJ22 Reserved Removed 4 0 0
J306/J20 Reserved Removed 0
J307/J19 Target 10 Add,... (MSS) Installed o
J308/J1B Target 10 Add,... 1­

-
J309/J17 Target 10 Add..... (LSB) Removed
.lutrIIM' IocstIons may hsw • 2-d/g1t. Of' 3-dIgIt designBIor depattMnt on PCBA

SCSIID PRIORITY J307 J306 J3

PHYSICALIflECI 0 .- 0 0 0
Height- UIO"{2.54cm) ,
1 0
0
0
J
J

Len;\!'I-575" (104.61 em)

WIdItI· ...OO" (10.16crn)
WIIght. 1.2 Ibs. (.S7k;)

·,• ..-I
3

7
J
J
J
0
J

J
J
0
0
J
J

JumperLoGatlons

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MAXTOR 7345A

7345A Jumper De_lInation

----
o
J
o
" MAXTOR 7345S
•
...............
..................

II " b l

................

~ .,..".
J
J
o Jumpor
J301/J26
JUMPER LOCATIONS _
Jumper Functlona
function
Terminator Power
FUNCTIONS

Factory Default
InstaUed
J302/J25 Power-up Option Installed
J303/J24 Disable Partty Removed
J304IJ23 Reserved Removed
J .......... O_OpIn ·.DIIIIIII

J305IJ22 Reserved Removed

J306/J20 Reserved Removed
J307/J19 Target 10 Address (MSB) Installed
J308/J18 Target 10 Address Installed
J3091J17 Target 10 Address (LSB) Removed

........

Jumper/ocalions mB'f hB~ 1l24igltrx 3-dit1it~.,.".",,," FCSA

PHYStCAL SPECS
SCSIID
0
PRlORllY
.- 7 J ....
0
~
D
~ht·1.00"(2_54em)

[Link]-5.7S" (1481 em)

.•,
1
2
3
0
0
0
J
J
J
0
J

-I
J 0 0
~-4_00"(10.16cm) J 0 J
Weight-1.2Ibt.(.571C> J J 0
7 J J J

MAXTOR LXT DRIVES

DRIVE PCB

MAXTOR LXT-213SY
SCSI PINS PIIS PINS
ID I'IIOIIITY 5"~) 314 1 U(LSI)

0 L.- Out 0,,1 f)~

1 Out Out In
Power Connector

2 Out In 0..
3 OUI In In
e In 0.. 0..
5 In 0.. In
e In In Out
7 HigIIeoI In In In

PIINU. .ERS .lUllPEA

-- -
IIIGI.E DRIVE
SYSIEII

-...
DtW. OlIVE SYSTEM
IUVE
1n._.SIIor\ed
Out. NoI-' Open

­- -
I 2 _Ori..
3 4 DriYo_lED opIonoI 0pIi0nII 0pti0Nj
5 6 SI... PresenI -.. 0pti0Nj
7 8 _Drive -...
9 10 SyncIIronous Spindle _ INIAl ~ -...

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MAXTOR LXT-340SY

SCSI PIlI PINS PIllS

ID PIIORITY 161(l1li) 3&4 1 U(UII)

0 L""ISt Out Out /)oj.

1 Out OUt In

l
2 Out In Ou!
3 Out In In
4 In OUt OUt
5 In OUt In
MAXTOR LXT-340A e
7 Highest
In
In
In
In
Ou!
In
Jumper LocatI_
[Link],Shoriod

.. OUt. NoIlnstallod, Open

JP8
......EXTEAIW. TE_lOR POWER [Link] (D~tfD:OlIT)
J3

Jumper Dlllanation
!'IN

Only driwt In tingle syoI8m'

,Z

".. ... •• 11.10

MMIIr In duel drive ayWm R

SIINIo In duel drive .,....,.. J

IIIIMAoIw

One drive In. tingle drive. 0

MMIIr In dual [Link] ayWm 0

SIINIo In duel drlve'-" 0

- "::!t.e In. tingle drive. R

=lnlnd::'d~:::n
R
0
Two IIIIM.,.....

One drive In. lingle drive. R

...................

MMIIr In. duel [Link] ayWm

SIINIo In • dual drive MIom
J

­
[Link] the ...... R
J. _ _ R._
If tranornIIiIna • DUlle'
·ThiI)ll!lllrllllll'be_lnoriy _ _ In.. onwyt
O.
J

MAXTOR LXT-535SY
SCSI PINS PINS PIllS
ID PIIOAITY 161(l1li) 3&4 1.2tL11)

0 L""ISt Out Out /)oj.

1 OUt Out In

l
2 OUt In Out
3 Out In In
4 In Ou! Out

MAXTOR LXT-437SY 5
e
7 Highest
In
In
In
Out
In
In
In
Out
In

SCSI PIlI PINS PIllS In • inIIIIIIed. S _

ID PIIOAITV 5"(l1li) 3&4 1 U\UII) OUt. NoIlnstaliod. Open

0 lowes1 Out Out /)oj.

1 Out Out In

l
2 Out In Out

3 Out In In
JI'II
4 In Out Out ...... EXTEAIW. TERMiNAlOR POWER [Link] (DISABLED: 0lIT1
In J3
5 Out In
e In In Out
7 Highest In In In

[Link]
OUt. NoI_, Open

JI
JP8
...... EXTEAIW. TE_lOR POWER [Link] (DISABLED: 0lIT)
J3

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MAXTOR MXT-540SL

MAXTOR MXT-1240A

'SCSJ 10 6 ~ - . In I/JIs fIpJn.

··/IeqUI,........ _PCB .." , _ .
M_~_ind_".I"._/$r/JfIptd ... _jumprfl_
SCSI 10 SELECTION
SCSlID~ (pi1I CJI1O....,.., tIJc on JPO)" provided" conIIgJn _ diok
dJiYewi1haSCSl_IDfor_In_,*,SCSI_CXWJIIgJaIono,

TIIe_ boIow it a " " ' " _for lho SCSIID l<1li'4* ccnIgtnIicIn. lholD.1IM
lilt pJiorilyon'" SCSI "",,.MIDd_ialhol-;petpJiorilylnallllitiple_
conIIgUJoton, 11M Io..uoly'- by ... _ .

~Sl ~ ~ '::'
PRIORITY
·SCSJ/06~-"nllJls""",,.
our
~ ':
0 L"""'J ··I/[Link]/IIf_PCB.." , - ,
1 our AJI_Ju.."., _ _ flMtfIM_IsrlJ/tJlWdwltlJ_Ju"",.,.'nsIIIIed,
2 OUT IN OUT
3 our IN IN SCSI 10 SELECTION
4 IN our our SCSIID~(pi1ICJI1O_hsixonJPO) . . provided"conIIgJn_dlok
5 IN our IN drivowi1haSCSI_IOror .... ,,_,*,SCSI_4XIrlfigu1JIoro,
S IN IN OUT
IN IN TIIe_boIowlo. _ _ for ... SCSIIDl<III'4*oonIIguJaIian, ... IO.1IM
7 HI_ST IN
the pJiorityon ... SCSI """,MIOd_ialhol-;petpriorily,,allllitiple­
configJnIcrl. and it..uoly'- by tho ......... ,

s: PRIORITY
~ ~ ~
"~ our
~
LOII'ES
~ IN
2 our 'IN our
3 our IN IN
4 IN our OUT
5 IN OUT IN
S IN IN OUT
1 HI_ST IN IN IN

MAXTOR MXT-7345A

MAXTOR MXT-7546A
J_- .,..
-
JiM JD JZZ m J'II -;Hi
I.... -:-:.'r 0
J
I-"::...r

-_10__..
0
DIhJe
'*- J

0
J
~_lnolng",jWm·
_ In _ _ .,... J

-
J
0
J_DM........
"'-ro;:.:r,:.-

-
JZT 'JW ';JB
0
J

""'-::10.. 0

=­
ECC

J
0

-
J -'$"':. r
0

.-
I/O""";..o :.l,r
o;;;;;e.-
NOTE: ",","m J-"",,­
_ _. U.~~
0
J

'*­

:==
a...,,_lnolnglo.,...·
J

J
J

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JumpIr J18 II. [Link] ln
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~=.'!! 0
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A-;'=~ 0
J
I/OC_-,
.. =:::,:,t Jo
0
J
~

NOTE: JUft1*$ J2t.J22"

"­ 00",,""
J17 fw:*!fy....-. 00 nat ...._

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MICROPOLIS 1598-15

J_................
1III,1Of,1DZ· _ _
TIle SCSlIl (""'" ~
TcrcrIn.·

J_
........... _
.election If biMry _ ahown In the table below.

.1lO. 10........ 102 to

... _----""'.... -_ . ­
For multiple drM inItIIIItID.... on one HotIt~• ..ch cIrive nut tie.,. •

_ _.T_
unque ~ J:Jrtw. . . ~red _ SCSI 10 [Link]-.,.y.

. _­
TlleI_T...--.v_..RNII,,- _ _ Io,

MAXTOR 7213A ---"'

....... only In . . . . , . . . dIWt on
".WI·T_ _

_11-.
__.. ._.II__.
.- ---·-­
WI_ WI _ . . _

.
"' _ _ (<5'1) "' . . ­
_"._"_"WI(IIo _ _ ~.""'"
1I_"'PClAT_W._IlGO."__._ WI'......._ ..­
1M..." c:MIn CIIIaII; fWIDN ....

JZ3 JZ2 J20 J1I ..WI ......... . -_ _....._ _ _..._ ..

.YNC ....... CIIIDII

svno ..... DIMIIIM" o lhescst boI ......... ~ J1,,, 28.

WI' ... _
8~ 8pIndIII En.... J wt1 _ _. . . . . IUPPIY~.."...~tD ... SCSItIuL trW11

8~SllLw o
.....
__ _ SCSI
.......
WI_.. ~(IIo-.v-~
_ _. W, , _....._ ..'­ "

.........
8m;"'''
d.
0IIJr In lingledIMI.,...·
..... 1n ... drlWa,­
J

J
J

PClA.T.~.

.12 .II
{ODI!tI/IMIIon . . . .J

.....
,J3

."InUlldrlW.,- o 1:1
W1t II

-
J
J ....... [Link].n •• ~

I": PRKWn
-m --.:If rur
0 L_ Out CuI Out
1 Out CuI In
2 OIl! In Out
3 0uI In In
4 In CuI Out
5 In OIl! In
In In 0uI
S
7 H,...... In In In

MICROPOLIS 1664-7 (Continued)

"DrIw AtddI-. f1' (no jumper" Dl1.1M2. GI' Dl3) .........,...... 110

............ DIMI_....,~.DINI~t, For..-y

~""In ? n.............................. AII....,.

Ion ........ . ,.... In. PClAT? ? n. ....,...... ....,Ddwte

~ . . . D\2;-. . jumper,,~ ................ .......

OIIIIIe..... ~ ......... _of..................... tD . . .

drMt). PClAT canInI?Iar_.,...,euppDIt. . . . . . . 01_ .....

MICROPOLIS 1664·7 • •. . . . . . . . . . . . CoMNIo,IoIt,

M ............. CIOIIIIa1 op?IiIn. IWI .. 1nIII??ad, . . . . . . . . . . ..

SlId ~ COIIIMIId (. . . ~"appSed) _1IIIt........

1IIIItDr. 1M

II not . . . . . (llafll*lry. . . . oonIIguniIDII)..................,. . .

"eplnd!amotDr.~_, M. not . . . . . '" ~T ..........

WI . . . . . . tltlllllDltnt MocIL

?f W1 .. 1neIIIIed... dI1¥e operaIIIa In the [Link]*InId mode. ?f W1 II not

I
TeminaIDr InIIla??ed (the fIIc:tcIry defauI con?IguRlllon). the drive 0jI0IIIIIa.?n . . hard­
eeetor mode. Sl II not InI?iI11ecI t:Ir moot PC/II.T In app!!ca?b..

e
:i
W4
~StIe WI. W3,and ......................0pIDIIe

'l1Ie number of " - per _ _ . . be ....... UIInO"

SeeD
command or "Yaa?ec:IIna. defIuI _ _ COII1IgurItIon . . . . . . . W3, and

SIt.,.....
W3
W2 W4_fD::o.:
eW1 J....... .,[Link]
1II1· ........T......... WI WI fo",S'
512 "Casi'
_
n. ...............,....,........ RN1 . . JIII)¥IdIt...............,., OUt Out Out 53

............... _ ..... It" • _ _ ...............

~ >Out Out In 54 512 576

. . . . . .....,In..........................a . ; _.. OUt ?n OUt 28 1024 1118

tIImNiIDf ........ III. .- .. . . In ..... PClAT i ' n • * , . . e:

OUt In ?n 14 2048 2232

...... .....,.... 0IIII of. . CIIIIII .............. tInnInIIDr,

In Out OUt 7 40118 4484

Dlt,DA2, DAJ· DIlleA-..........

n..............._ .......... Dl1, rM2, . . . Dl3. Add!.­

......... '*-Y........ In . . '*"...,
lIIIIIIBIIDII . . tpeCIrf............ _ - .
DIlle
AM-.
TIIa E8DfCDlllollll'll docu­
...............
lIN 1M2 DAt

In
In
?n
?n
Out
111
.,
1
_
31.248
·ThIa ........ (fIcayN1l11ld) ............. end ..
!!ppIcaIIDne,

_I.. . . . 321
31,248
PClAT

t Out Out In

2 Out In Out

3 Out In In

4 In Out 011

5 In Out In

8 In In Out

7 In In In

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NI'CROPOLIS 1924
QeylpeMdrwlM" ...... IM'D1""'"
Upl<>elghl_(tIIe_end_1IMgoIiI) ... be_l<>tlleSCSlbuo

'IlIe1924_"'_Id~·IDO,1D1,endl02.~ju_ . . _

~""" __
muoI_.own
I<> -'lin .... oItIIe eight SCSI 10 bIIa (0 IImIugh 7) I<> tile drtwJ. ( - - J

In unlquelD.

... ........
eM
eM
eM
eM
'"
l1li

..'"
l1li
•
[Link]­ NlICROPOLlS 1991

''"" It
l1li
'",

r.- _ _ _ lie 1924_end . . _0)III0nI"_

pIoIIed ......
9igMI~J1
-= Jl, 012, J3, J4, end JII.

... iSO-tIIn_.'IlIe"""""Jl_"_SCSI

buoend __ end~_

- . . . . . . __
_T_
oI2".24-pIn, _ _ - . , . , . . . _

J3 ... 4-1*1,....". _ IMf6.H.U)CI(_.1IaIh +fN end +12V . .

........... _ ..1hII_.

.....
J4endJ5. . ~IDr.-...o;J4 .. _ ... tIIe-'IIIIlJ5"_

-
-0pII000 . . . . . . IDr. ._ _ _

Slave Sync SIgnal (SS)

For• ........-......._ ...... _In..I11111_.....

MasW Sync Signal (MS)

J2 Multi-Function Connector

M'CROPOLIS 1991 (Continued)

" --­
• SCSI ......... JumpersallDO, 101, and ID2 eeIId1he SCSI ........ Each
SCSI . . . ononeHoetAdlipllrI'llll.t . . . . ~add. . .
SCSI JUII AS
ID """"'"
0 L-.t Out OUt Out
1 OUt OUt In
2 OUt In OUt

3 OUt In In
• In OUt OUt
5
•
7
I In
In
In
OUt
In
In
CuI
In
In
M'CROPOLIS 1991 (Continued)
• . . . . . .,.........,..~. .inlllllcllII:RN1ftJllNZ(....,...

d.... ~.......,.,br ...

SC8I ....... If . . . . . . . . . . . . not

1MIIIIId, ... ctrtv. . . . nat proWte . . . . . . ""'*-IINI.

8CSt ................... [Link].. end~on . . 8CSICIbIe; ___

. ....".....hm..mof. . oIwr~ [Link]

[Link] ... ~ ...................

intItfIIoe .......... RH1_

RN2; W3. . . . . drM.....,..
·T............... W1_WZ...-ct1he..-oftlrl'nND'..-.(+5V)foI'

,.., +SViti . .

...

WI va .. oWrillPRJfIIICt.Ajumper1!ltWP(J2 pins 11 and 12) selects the write protectoption..

Y N ~~""""""p!:IRI',(I)iIfIdO Jumper The drive is wriIII proIIIc\IId.

• • y
Y HoItpnNdll ......... pwr • •UIlln2eIDRN1nRN2.
1JrIo4~+5V . . . . . . . J1 F*la.~
No ]tMnper The drive is not write prot8cted. (Default)

· '__ ...... Opb.AjumplratW9 ......... Irame ...... opaon.

.kJmpIr F'*M....... ~tI_

• .,.,.,. A jumper at PAR (J2 pins 13 and 14) eeIec:1sthe bus parltychech option,

..... I)"''' The drive....,. gene..... parity regardless oflllis option,

NIl jImpIr FrwMgn:uw:I not oarw-*'d" IoDiC FU'1 (OIfNI)

..........0pI0IIs........... SPO(J2,.1 n (.12 pina8n 10)
oonIIvI. . . . . . opIoM. .kJInper SCSI inIIIrface parity checIdng dieabled.

n.«MI . . . . . . . . rnaD.~-«I.<D*AO

No ]tMnper SCSI inIIIrface parity checlOng on. (Default)

•Y
N
N
•
Y
TNIIIItw. . . . . SlIrtUrWtSClfOOll'llllWldiO. . . . . . . IIWlr.

. . . ......... ~ _ _ on8CSlID . . . . .
• Sp/IIdIe Sync Termination. Jumpere at MS (Master Sync. J2 pin 18) and SS
(12 _ _ perlD) (ConIInuedon,...,..) (SIeve Sync. J2 pin 20) conbaI spindle sync termination. Thle depands on system
_ sa I.e. Master Mode or Master Conboller Mode,
oonIIguration;
y y Spindle ayn: Is tIIrmi"*'i. (DefNt)
N N Spindle ayn: not 1IIminIIIId.

0 ........ LED. A ~-eupplled LED may be oonnecl8d to Remote LED (J2 pin 21),

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MICROPOLIS 2217

IDO, 101, 102 • SCSI AIIdINn Jurnptra

The SCSI 10 (drive addre..)junIpers .... kMnlifiI;d . . 100,101, and 102.

10 selection lIS binary .. .nown

~ 1M .... [Link].

!=Of multiple drive Installatlonl, on one Holt AdIIpIer. each drive mull hive I. unique

address. DtlYeI .... conllg...... SCSI I) 7 at . . factoty.

FlN1, RN2. (RN3) I~ TerMInIIor

The InI8rface Terminator factDry 1rIIIIIIed .. ANt, ANI, 1M ANa provtdts ~

terrnInatIonfortheiotllrfac»[Link]~n'[Link]~,Iu..,.the

talmlMtorl inGhd only In the: lutphyaal <*We on. . dlil¥ctIaIn cable; remove'"
three termlnatorl &om each of1heolherdrIYM (ortto.t......-,. [Link]: .......

MICROPOLIS 21 12A
no RN3 on the revision 2 boMf.
8ua Termindon ~ Opdon
AjumperlsinlltahdatWl,.W2,orlllW2andW3f1D . . . . . . . lOII'OIoftlll'mlnllOr
DfIVII ......... bott ............ [Link]: Spec!r.tNtoroe2112Adrr..cenllll1U-'
power (+SV) lor the SCSI a.
terrnirIMorPMkl on . . dwIcI ....... boMl
When a jumper II iIwtaIIed alW1 (h fac:aydefUl:conIIsJnIon). . . cMve pmvidM
both the""""drtv.(DrWD)_1he6-..eclrille(OrIIIe 1). [Link]~r
ecIItIrIghOll."..,.tDlllllzelhefUlc.p.cIlyol1tMtdl'lo4 tMmInalof'pornrtolt'lOft..boMt .........
....,.,lhedlNeliconRQuNld_tdI . . . . . . . andItleSllw,U.~(DrNeO) When ajumper II inICaIIad IdWl, ""'*-IOf pGWIII' II pnMded b¥" tat Isynrn Yia
CIfIICIY... 1D 1024 ~eyIIndn, 18 IogaI heml.1fId 531ogic111 ___ ThiI the IntIIrfacII ~ Jl, pin 21 (TEAMPWA).
Mlttingyleld8528..482.304~ The&.,on;{DrW1)c::.pdy. . . [Link]
lIIof'IIgeonthedllkdrlYe.
For thjI gonOgupjpn !bt IF'I!lJ'IWJdId dd!e _ _ b the MIDIIlIw'!. CIfQ§
When ajulnperlllnlllllledatbolh W2 andW3, the drive prOYidM 1ermInatoflJC)Ml'to
ItI on-boan:IlemINkws and also to the SCSI bull vIa.,.rtace cable Jl,
(TERMl'WR).
28 '*'
C!!I!!'[Link]­ SCSI PRtORITY JUMPERS
[)ri)!O'lQ21Iq!*",""" '0... ,..11........
PrMtl'10101pg!gl!CI!1QM 10 . . . . . . .., . . . .. .
ID
0 lowest
ID2
Out
ID1 IDO
Out Out
1 Out Out In
2 Out In Out
""'"
TheQlPllClycitheZf1ZAdr/IIe/MYMtJMdlle""""""'''''can---.1lIIIt
IfmIIrIIMRtmsfiomthea:ommUfllic::.abnIftk""'''''DOS'''''8IOS.A~
3
•e
5
Out
In
In
In
Out
Out
In
Out
In
1ImI/$1024~ 16'-dJ.IIfldtl3..a.:[Link]. . . . . .
oplIons,the81OSrrwyr.-ltobtlrnodlflfld. I In In Out
7 Highest In In In
DrhwIt ....... S. . . ~ S/:IIC"'-Ihe ......... drIwt{DrtveO)wt.n1wo
2112A~"U8IdIf1.1Y1'1em. ThaotherdIMlI ....
r~---~Jl~----,P~inl ~ ~RIbbonClltlll
DrtYtIlS....: SI*!fttIIIheSIiMI arNe(,,",,- 1) when Mo2112A01¥M . .
••--'."-.-.---..J..L......:..;..--1 ~:~~c::

-
.... [Link])'IWn.1'htOlherdrlYe ......... ,---1=----
RN1 WW W RNI:
DrMIIIIIIIRIr:~Ihe,....drMt(DIM0}wn.none2112Adriwil 21 3
. . In • .....,. RN(1-1)_TermInIton(JQ)

ii;t.
--HI...

QUANTUM 3.5" 5-JUMPER

QUANTUM 8 and 10 JUMPER LOCATIONS

Back
01
DriYo

SCSI
Intertaca Hlader

3.5-lnch Five-Jump" Locations and Smingr

CAUTION: Verify that no two drives on the SCSI bus have the same
address (see Table 4 for drive address information).

a_ Grond PrIx XP32111S ond_.

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QUANTUM 3.5" 6-JUMPER

BIok
01
DrIw

QUANTUM 3.5" PC-AT

Note:
The Jump.r settings 8hown
In Table 4 do not apply to
drlv•• Installed In Sun systema.
(5•• your Sun deale, lor
proper Jumper settings.)

LPS 2708. LPS 5408. LPS US. LPS 80S. LPS 1208

Quantum Ughtnlng 36&8. andLPS lOSS and lpS 2405

5408. and 730S

3,s-lnch SixJumpn" LocatWns anti Settinp

jlnplrpooltlon
10 tor fIcIoIy ... only.

3,s-lnch PC-AT Drive Jumper Block Locations

QUANTUM DSP SERIES 16-BIT

auontun 1IIP32108, DIP 3133LS, IIIP 31071. S. 1lICI1IIP3OI3L S

Do
c::J c::J 0 D 0
ODD QUANTUM DSP SERIES 8-BIT
Do D DD
®t:lD • CJ[Link]J DD
SCSlc:onr-
SCSI
Do ODD
Quantum DSP Series (I 6-bit) Jumper Locations anti Settings Connoclor
Do 0 D
.00 0
NOTE:
onv.tcllze_
~[Link].

DSP Series (8-bit) Jumper Location anti Stttinp

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QUANTUM ELS 127AT

,.",per /ocatWJI
is etIIIIistallt 011
all AT driws.
alip locaIioII
and size 1IfOY1III'Y
Mpendillg 011
drive.
QUANTUM lLS 127
FnIId Jumper alfd Tmni!UJtor /ocatio1t is

et IIIhI ClJllStallt 011 all SCSI drives. Chip

AFii~~~~"""""9i~;lI locatimt and size may va., depending

011 drive.

ProDrIvIt AddraI Jumpers SCSIID

A2 A1 AD
OFF OFF OFF 0
OFF OFF ON 1
OFF ON OFF 2
OFF ON ON 3
ON OFF OFF 4
ON OFF ON 5
ON' ON' OFF' 6*
ON ON ON 7

• IndicDtes theftJctory default jumper setting.

ON indicates that the jumper is C01IIIected.
OFF ilfdicates that the jumper is 1I0t iltStalled.

QUANTUM ELS 170AT

Ju",per locaIioII
isetllllistallt01l
all AT driHS.
alip locaIioII
and size may IIII'Y
i/epIIulillg on
drive.
QUANTUM lLS 170
....
etDrl¥e
FIIIII
et IIrIYe
Jumper alfd Termj!UJtor /ocatio1t is

C01IStallt 011 all SCSI drives. Chip

AF'iii~~P~!!!!!!!!!!!!!i~~ locatio1t and size may va., depending

011 drive.

ProDrIve AddraI Jumpers SCSIID

A2 A1 AD
OFF OFF OFF 0
OFF OFF ON 1
OFF ON OFF 2
OFF ON ON 3
ON OFF OFF 4
ON OFF ON 5
ON' ON* OFF* 6*
ON ON ON 7

• Indicates the ftJctory default jumper setting.

ON illdicates that the jumper is connected.
OFF indicates that the jumper is not iltStalled.

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QUANTUM ELS 42
IIIIk
IIIIrM

PnlIIIIft MII.-....... SCSIID

A2 Al N.)
QUANTUM ELS 42AT
OFF OFF OFF 0 /1ImPIr I«tIIiOII
OFF OFF ON 1 is ttJfIIirtat /III
OFF ON OFF 2 alIA'FtbillfS.
OFF ON ON 3 0Iip I«tIIiOII
ON OFF OFF 4IId sa. IIrIJ.)I IIGry
ON
ON"
OFF
ON"
ON
OFF*
"
5
6"

~/III
drirJI.
ON ON ON 7

·ltulittItes 1M fiJdury /ldIIIlt [Link]#I"Il.

ON illditGtr& tIuIt 1M jump. is c01l1lldd
OFF illditGtr& tIuIt 1M jump. is IIOt i1IItalI«L

QUANTUM ELS 85
IIIIk
IIDrIII

PnlIIIIft MII.-....,... SCSIID

A2 Al N.)
QUANTUM ELS 85AT
/1ImPIr I«tIIiOII
OFF OFF OFF 0 ;, ttJfIIirtat /III
OFF OFF ON 1 alIA'FtlriIIfS.
OFF ON OFF 2 0Iip I«tIIiOII
OFF ON ON 3 4IId sa. IIrIJ.)IIIGry
ON OFF OFF ~/III
ON
ON"
OFF
ON"
ON
OFF*
"
5
6"
tbil1l.

ON ON ON 7

·11IditGtr& 1M fiJdury /ldIIIlt [Link]#I"Il.

ON illditGtr& tIuIt 1M jump. i& CfJIJII«:Uil.
OFF itUlicata tIuIt 1M jump. is IIOt iIISttIllt!d.

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QUANTUM GO DR"'E AT ,•

QUANTUM EUROPA SERIES

Quantum Go·Dri", ATJump" Bio~1t Lo~ations

Jumper Locationsfor the Quantum Europa Series

QUANTUM LPS/MAVERICK

Front
QUANTUM GO DRIVE GLS/DAYTONA of
Dr...

IDE BUI I."'rface

(J11 Sec110n C)

QuInIum ProDrIve LP8 1278. LPS 170$.

LPS 3406. Maverick 2708. and 5408

Quantum ProDrive LPS 127S. LPS 1705. LPS 3405. Quantum

Maverick 2705. anti5I/OSJumper Location anti Settings
The black jumper body indicates that: a jumper is installed (me setting is
ON).

Quantum Go·Drive GLS anti Quantum Daytona ATJump" Locations

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QUANTUM LPS 105AT

!.mpw locatiOII
isamsistallt01l
aU AT drives.
Chip locatiOII
alld size may vary
dependi", 011
drive.
QUANTUM LPS 120AT
!.",pw locatiOII
isamsistall101l
aU AT drives.
Chip locatiOII
alld size may vary
depe1tdi", 011
drive.

QUANTUM LPS 240AT

!.mpw locatiOII
is anrsistmIt 011
aU AT drives.
Chip locatiOII
alld size may vary
dependi", 011
drive.
QUANTUM LPS 525
FI'IIIIt ,.",pw and TermilUltor location is

at DrIft ClmStall/ 011 all SCSI drives. Chip

AFif~!ii:I"'=~~ili"""""'r:i~ Iocatioll and siumay vary depending

011 drive.

ProDrtve Addl8ll Jumpell SCSIID

A2 A1 AO
OFF OFF OFF 0
OFF OFF ON 1
OFF ON OFF 2
OFF ON ON 3
ON OFF OFF 4
ON OFF ON 5
ON' ON' OFF' 6'
ON ON ON 7

• Indicates the [[Link] Ikj'ault iu",per selling.

OFF indicates thal the _per

ON indicates thal the iumper is C01II1eC1ed.
is IUJt iastalled.

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QUANTUM LPS 52AT

Jllmper /ocatiIm
is COIIIistaIIt l1li
all ATdrives.
Chip /ocatiIm
allll size may vary
depending l1li
drive.
QUANTUM LPS 525AT
all AT drives.
OIip Iocatilm
allll size may vary
dependi", l1li
drive.

QUANTUM LPS BOAT

Jllmper location
is COfISistaIlt l1li
all ATdrives.
OIip /ocatiIm
allll size may vary
dependi", l1li
drive.
QUANTUM PO 1050
Jumper allll TnmilUJtQr location is
constallt 011 all SCSI drives. Chip
locatio" allll size may vary depending
011 drive.

ProDrive Ad..,.. Jumpers SCSIID

A2 A1 AO
OFF OFF OFF 0
OFF OFF ON 1
OFF ON OFF 2
OFF ON ON 3
ON OFF OFF 4
ON OFF ON 5
ON' ON' OFF* 6'
ON ON ON 7

• Indkates the factory default jumper setting.

ON illllicates that the jumper is connected.
OFF illllicates that the jumper is ItOt iIIstalled.

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QUANTUM PO 120AT
jam", 1oadio1t

is COIUistaIll 011

aUATdrives.

aup 1oadio1t

allllsiu maylllZry

dtpeIIIli"ll 011

..
dn'llf.
QUANTUM PO 1225
FnIIII jllmper allll Termi1lllfor location is
of DrIVe of DrIVe constalll 011 all SCSI drives. Chip
Ani:;:'ll~~~~!l!!l!~~ locatio,. allllsize -may vary dil/Jlllldillg
011 drive.

ProOrIYe Addraa Jumpell SCSIID

A2 At AO
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF I OFF
ON
0
1
OFF ON OFF 2
OFF ON ON 3
ON OFF OFF 4
ON OFF ON 5
ON* ON· OFF* 6*
ON ON ON 7

• JtIdicaUs the fucto'Y de/auU jumper settillg.

ON itIdicaUs that the jumper is conlUded.
OFF illdicates that the jumper is IIOt i1lStal1ed.

QUANTUM PO 110AT
f"m", 1oadio1t
isCOlUistalllllll
aU AT drives.
Chip IocatiOII
allll siu may oory

depelllli"ll 011

dn'llf.
QUANTUM PO 210AT
jllm",1oadio1t
isCOlUistaIllOll
aU ATdrives.
Chip 1oadio1t
allll siu lIIQy 00"
dtpeIIIli"ll 011
dn'llf.

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QUANTUM PD 700

FI'IIII lamper alld T"",;IIQ/or location is

of DrIll cOllStallt 011 all SCSI drives. Chip
rca~~~~FO!!!!!j~!!i'I locatio" and siafllQjl vary depending
011 drive.

ProDrIvI Addl'\lll Jumpe... SCSIID

QUANTUM PD 425AT/425iAT A2
OFF
AI
OFF
AO
OFF 0
/limper 10rJItimI
OFF OFF ON 1
is COIfSistaIIt 011
OFF ON OFF 2
all AT drives.

Chip Iocati01I

OFF ON ON 3
alld size may vary ON OFF OFF 4
depe1uJi'llg 011
ON OFF ON 5
drive.
ON' ON' OFF* 6'
ON ON ON 1

• Indicates tU /tJdory default jumper setti'llg.

ON indicates that tU jumper is co,,/Uded.
OFF indicates that tU jumper is not installed.

QUANTUM PRODRIVE ELS

DC Power
Connector

QUANTUM PRODRIVE
SCSI·Bus

Interface Header

Quantum ProDrIvt ELS 42S, ELS 85S,

ELS 127S, and ELS 170S

Quantum ProDrive ELSJumper Location lind Settings

.......- - - _ I J 1 )

Qutmtum ProD';", LPS 525£ 700£ 1050£ 1225£

lind 1800S Options

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QUANTUM PROORIVE/L1GHTNING

J5 Control Connector

(side view) LED

J5 Addrtss Option
I IConnector
PCB===·=O=O==O=O=0:b.~~~

~.:c~!i

<!l
SEAGATE 31230W/WC/WO
II REAR VIEW II (ST-31230W/WO only)
(TOP) Auxiliary

IIIIHIII"IIIAm~1I1I1I1I1)=~' '~~]l;;'o=o=o=o=)=

Back
of
Drive
=(

~:,i~ i:l!
Auxiliary option header
pin-ll +Sv
I Iii ~"
pin-10 GND
SCSI ID • 8
SCSI ID • 4 - - - - - - i
or pin-6 REFIND+
SCSI
SCSI ID
ID •= 12
SCSI ID "" 0
======:J
(none)

I REAR VIEW (ST-31230WC only)

SCSI ·Bus Interface Header (J1)

I
80 pin I/O and DC Power Wall/bracket connection
The PCB address jumpers (AO, AI, and A2) must be removed if the J5 Female
J1 I \ TOP (HDA)
remote address connector is used. ~==I 1111116111l1li111111111111111 \ - - = =
(\ 1 10/) BOTTOM

Notes on 80 pin I/O connector:

pins 1 - 4 '" +12v 41 - 44 12v GOO
34 - 36 "" +Sv 74 76 "" 5v GND
37 • SYNC 77 = LEDC
38 • MTRON 78 DLYDST
39 SCSIAO 79 SCSIAl
40 = SCSIA2 80 • SCSIA3

Mating NC connector: AMP us pIn: 2-557103-1 straight-in, Male BO-pin

2-557101-1 right angle to PCB

SEAGATE 3491A

TOP '-pin DC

Power

/-4-3-2-1-\

1"""'''''''''''''l~LO5--G-G-12
, I
0 0 0 JI­
' SEAGATE STl1200N
(pin-20 missing
for keying purposes) IIUWI VIEW I
SIJ pin I/O cebltl Oi::rnnKticn
(Options jumper located on bottom) (back of drive) I
Master OFF, Slave ON 80-07
Slave Present ON (standard) - - - - 0-0
0
0
0
1
1

0
J 1 ::::::":':'::::::;rL~~J- TOP
(JIDI.)

cable Select I .:. .:. .:. 2~=~1 I I I l = l::;:J l =

S S
Slave Present ON for ====---r (front of drive)
M
a 1

'Tel"Wlinatingo "'[Link]~

drives that don't have

the -DASP signal (use

n
g
s a I RIGHT SIDE VIICW I
t v

only ONE of the Slave 1 e e

Preset choices) ~?' ~ 'tOP (HIlA)

e r

"'n~.=:"o< ,~< :JJ~"I "~'~'iL:l ....~..

Tenllinator Power SUrt Dally (U INC• • 10)
""""'"
Pactory u.. Motor Start
Puity &nabl. Write Protect

A Drift SUppliel Sua

:[:] B Dr1", Suppliel Own
C 8uI Supplie8 Drh'e
~o..~"Ult_'::""_ _ _ _ _ _...J

I LBF'l' SlOB VIEW I If these 10 jllmptorl are uI-:d,

tUn 10 j~ . . lhown in front.
view AIUIi HOT \JSlU),

"""'" ~HDA) J5 EJ-0~~

'"
DRIVE

Motel OIl eerly drives'

with PCB. 75782395 or I 10 1 JtD I2L 10 II
!:!~~~!:~ 10 j~rs are, ID 4 ID 1

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SEAGA1E S11144A

---PWA============~~~~~~~~~~==7/::::::~\=
r····················,
.................... 1
La a a a J

nII L"u.',~:,=:.,
"~"
1 o 0 2
3 o 0 4
SEAGA1E S11144A-32 5 o 0 6
7
9 o
0 o 8
0 10 I-closed O-open
Master on (Slave off) - ­
Slave Present

Reserved

=PWA Remote LED S M S

r· ..... : ............. , / \ a 1

o 0 2
................... 1

L Cable Connector L5-G-{J-12

ooooJ n
9
s
t
a
v

~1ffi1
~
0 0 4 1 e e
0 0 6 e r
o 0 8

1 I I ~ Master
0 0 10 l=closed O=open

Life-Test (Factory use)

on (Slave off) _ _ 1

Slave Present 0

Reserved

Remote LED S M S

i a 1
n 8 a
9 t v
1 e e
e r

SEAGA1E S11191 OND (Continued)

I I
UII'f SIEII VI.
t_ ID
(ST-lltOOB GIlly)
If ~ tD :lUllPU'8 an .-ci.
jU11PU'8 n - 111 f%Ol1t
vi... UI .:71' OSJD.
_ 'lOP (_I J5 ~IIACK

SEAGATE ST11910ND
.=va ---.......... IO'ftDI-----------~L!.!.!.roO:V'
I .....

ID1JILID4
ID2
I aw VI. I (ST-1aI)0. only)

10 pin I/O cable conuetiOG (loth ft-lltOa" ft-lltoG11Cl

[Link]I':II:l:I::III;:;::::·r-8~J- ::-1
I JIll Y1II I Ift·UHIIIe GIlly)
It pb. I/O and. DC l'oIMr ClcImecticD

~/IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!:), ::-'
.xu em 10 piD I/O CCIGMOtOr:

p1u 1- •• +UY .n-44_Uv"

H-lI_.5Y 7.·".Sv.,

" • ftIC
,._.-
77 • umc

7'.DL!EIft If tbue' ID jlllllllU an 1IINd. tIleD.

lJ • ICIIDO
40 • IJCIW
" • 1CI:r.&l
10 • SClW ID jllllp8ra n - 111 left 81d8 ri... J5
JlatiDg we ooaneetor: AMP OS pIn: 2-55'1:1.03-1 .treight-in, JIll. 'O-pin

or 80. pill I/O cable UI .:71' 1IIID.

2-551101-1 right ugle

1 2

[}
1

:[:]
~
.... _­
1 2

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SEAGATE ST124S0W

J01~

i REAR VIEW ~ "

(:~OW) t!J
'~ ---J<-'l
J4 1-6

n
[" (eee below)
" -J4-6
(TOP) JS" -J4-1

SEAGATE ST12SS0N

(pin-ll SSREF T pin-12 ground) not have thia

Remote LED Connector .7 jumper)
[pin-51 cathode (neg), Enable D:rive
pin-IO anode (pos) 1 Terminator.
Reserved
SCSI 10 .. 8 (default OFF)
SCSI 10 '" 4 parity Dieable
SCSI 10 ... 2 Enable Motor Start
SCSI ID '"' 1 Delay Motor Start
SCSI ID _ 0 (none) (to sec * ID)
Wri te Protect Bnable
JOI - Terminator Power Jumpers

Terminator power from the drive.

(default)

Terminator power from pin 26 on the

SCSI bu•• .0
.[;J
Teminator to the SCSI bu. on pin 26. r.B ••
••J.
Termiutor power to the SCSI bus and
drive. r.r.!'
I.M
* Valid for aingle ended drives only.

_to< _
!W:[Link] pGIftl' fr. . tM lid...
Idofll1lltl

Jell bu.••
f_pIa 21 ... tho

.'E.J
~ to

_to<
tho IICIII ...... pia 26.

pcioor to tho IICIII bal ad

..
EJ •
dri••• r.r.I
l.J.l
JIoto. ft-U!!I" Idiff....t.W. - I lIool _ _ _ vith IDJ
Pl'a.b1oD. to UM ~ I'......to"'. 'fhHefor./ ':'1 bu•
...... to 110 ..-..ultead.DoUd_

SEAGATE ST12SS0N/ND/W/WD

SEAGATE ST12SS0N/ND/WfWD (Continued)

The ST12550W drives are equipped with permanently mounted Ie terminators.
This means you can either enable or disable termination using jumpers es
described below.
To IwmInI!I! ST12550W drlyu (enable termInation). install a jumper on J4 pIns
11 and 12
To remove terminatIon (disable termlnatlon). remove thelumperfrom J4 pins 11
and 12•

.........,.......
EnIbIe _ _.
iofilooooo]
J!1II..O 0 0 0 ~
DIIIobI. _ _

ST12550NDIWD drives have no provisions for intemal termination. To terminate

these drives. you must provide external termination.

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SEAGATE ST12550N/ND/W/WD (Continued)

Chlnglng other _IClbIe Iymper Qptlana 'ar ST1255ON/NP

Barracuda 1 and 2 drives are designed to be used in a variety of systems.
Unique instilations may require you to change one or more of the other jumpers
to meet specific system requirements; however. in most cases, you will not need
to change any of these jumpers lor normal drive operation. These figures provide
the information necessary to configure all N and NO drive jumpers not discussed
elsewhere in this manual.
SEAGATE ST12550N/ND/WfWD (Continued) oc_
~u
eo.- 0 ....,.. ...,

Tannlnation po_
o 0

....
"-1 1

---
o J4
Single-ended (N and W) drives have four valid configurations for terminator
power (see below). Differential (NO and WO drives) must be configured with a _ _ .OnC_ _J4
jumper on J01 pins 1 and 3 only. ~!.t~t..""H" ~:..,~~

JO~ 7' 00 ~
Pln1~ 00 Ph1 ~

T_a..,_optI_.•/
Ptn3~ 00

~
4
J4
00
00 J4
±il
••

00

=~..:"'how ~
00

'::~=.::,,~.::... ~
••
• Terminator _·1Iom TERMPWR on the
SCSI buI.
•• ••
=~ _10 . . SCSI buI. TIle drMI ••
' ..... to TeRMPWR on . . SCSI buI. • •
• T....1na1Dt _10 the SCSI buI and drIW. • •
• Valid lor o/ngIHndod rtr and 'W') _ only.
••

SEAGATE ST12550N/ND/WfWD (Continued)

SyncbfQD1zlng aplnelles
Hyou are installing two or more Barracuda drives, you may (optionally) want to
synchronize their spindles to reduce the latency associated with swHching from
one drive to another. Spindle sync cables are used to connect the drives.
For N- and NO-type drives, use pins 1 and 2 on the J4 connector to attach the
spindle sync cable. Pin 1 provides the reference Index signal (AEFSIG+) and pin
SEAGATE ST12550N/ND/W/WD (Continued) 2 provides ground (GNo). see below
For W- and WO-type drives, use pins 11 and 12 on the J5 connector to attach

lI
the spindle sync cable. Pin 11 provides the reference Index signal (REFSIG+)
AddItIonallumper optlona for 12550WIWP
and pin 12 provides ground (GND). see below
These figures provide the Information necessary to configure all Wand WO

drive jumpers not discussed elsewhere in this manual. o :

.IS PIn 1
g

=
.M Pln1

, 1

_...._­
,..~-

........ tarlMllDty..
J4ltiifffij
[Link] :::1

0
0

~..., ...."*..-(........ [Link]

For W- and WO-typa drives
DIIMIt . . . . . . elllCSllUt ..... 1::tIl::;j
..... 8II1II: . . . " " "

1::.-:-:=.-:---
.-----........ ..--...,..,I: 1iI:1
0000 00

....,.....
.. fMIIr.
DIIIIIII_-=::.,.__..
0 00. O.

.., ................
f:oooeo:/
~=-.iiiii;j 0 • • 0000

'l:.-i!.E.=::I..1
--::J..-.. . . .
:r.:'-=-_':=:':==~IGOOOO -.I:····IjJ:1
0
a.... DIIIJ....... GpIIDn(.....,. [Link]
..............

1_ _ ''''' _ ~ _·

.J:::::~
L... "'-cI·OI............. -....,. I::: ::::/

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SEAGATE ST1401N

" pia Jlo c:.bl. CcIaHotJ...

". 111""'111111011""111 1----\

1 •••• 1­
e::=} Q [Link]l 4++12'
-.u..tIaoMsi....oJ

12U5'"
SEAGATE ST1480A
NOTE: This figure and the following description of each jumper position
only valid on drives that have J6 with 4 pins (2x2). ->l
J5 Drive ID Select and J6 (located on side
configuration Select Header near rear)

,. 7' o 01
:f:1 [Link] 40 -pin I/O Cable Connector

J41:' :11 /----\ o

0
0
0
0
000
0 01
+5v ---00

=IP!.i=n~20~m=i=ss=iFn=g=f=0=r~:bL~.!!.~2J=rs~~~~:) Remote LED1J

Connection
llReserved
Jumper
keying purposes) DC Power Position

.......
J5

.­ JUMPER I FUNCTION:

A REFSIG: This location provides a port for external connection

of the synchronized spindle reference signal (pin-l) and ground
It .... tD [Link] In ...., (pin-21. The reference signal is bi·directional, single-ended, and
tIIoom,-"_lof_ terminated without an external resistor. It is also available on J4
'f!.wlll._. pin-28 if the factory jumper is installed. The drive will
self-determine i f i t is a master of slave for spindle synchronization.

B HOST SLV/ACT: When this shunt is installed, -SLAVE PRESENT

(provided by the output of a 74HCT14) is applied to J4 pin-39 for
systems that require this signal from the Master drive. If jumper "B"
is installed, then jumper "E" must not be installed.

MASTER: When this shunt is ~nstalled, the drive is configured

the Master. When not installed, the drive is a Slave.

D SLAVE PRESENT: When installed, this shunt indicates to the

Master drive that a Slave is present. This shunt must be installed on
the Master drive in a two-drive system.

E ACTIVE: When this shunt is installed, DASP- is made present on

J4 pin·39. If "E" is installed, then "E" must not be installed.

SEA GATE ST1480A (Continued)

T),u flgure and the "",110""ng deacnptlon of each Jump',"

18 only valid on drives [Link]~ have J6 "11th 6 Plr." (2xJ)

35 Dnv,", 1D Select and

ConflgurationSel"ctHeader

4Q-~an 110 Cable Connector 0 0 0 1 c;; 01

J4 i II

COOOOJ~
(pln 20 ",,,,.elng fo["
keYlngpurposes)
1

6~;;{aeebelO"'I:J
SEAGATE ST1480N
II REAR VIEW I 50 pin I/O Cable conne~tion
J£~;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;1 ~J=
J5 Jumper
A ,
Punetlon DescriptH>n
c==} c=:;=l c==} 5-G-G-12
plns8&lOI
OFF OFF lTerminating Resistors J

FLE=FT-S-'-D-E-V-'-EW"""il11
toJ4p,n'l9. Jumpers
123456'8
"C· Ullnetalled

"C", "D',

FRONT
OF
J6 F"l
-1_____
."__________
P-W-.A.
BACK
OF
L",nstalled

REFS:G ~" net connected to J4 pln 39 DRIVE Factory U,e J~I ~Il Terminator Power I,•• below: ~ DRIVE
Motor Start :J L Terminator Power (see below)
39 Jump"::-,, "C", "D". "F", Start Delay Reserved
;umper"E" lSl"stalled
Write Protect parity Termination Power~source Table I
, 7 8 7 8 7 •
ON' ADrive Supplies own
.[Link] [Link]. ~ BDrive Supplies Bus
This location provides a porl for exterrJ1..1 connection of o~o] lo]o CBue Supplies Drive
the synchronized apHldle referpnce 81gnal (pin 3) and
A_____
ground (pin 4)

C ____________
~
~
r
~
~
([Link]~ontal. Plr.>!

REFSfGiElconnected II RIGHT SIDE VIEW

belnatalledif

BACK J5 r~J FRONT

D~iVE J IL -.,,----~---------- D~iVE
10 4 ID 1 I f these 10 jumpers are used,
ID 2 then ID jumpera ahown in front
view ARE NOT USED.

FRONT VIEW I
If these ID jumper are used,
~ then ID jumpers shown in right dele
J7 :::: 1 view ARE NOT USED.
J?-[Link]

ID 1
ID a
Jllll Remote LSD
~ L Spindle Synchronization
IDO

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SEAGArE sr, s, SOW JOl

~ (:!"") tG

l
REAR VIEW!

(TOP)
J5 m1:';·~
~:j-J4~6 ·'::'
=\ IlIIlIImlt1lml)-~' '~~l/---\ .J•• 7111
SEAGArE sr,S,SON
~~r!!~ti~~ cabl;J--1 - U-U-~2j- 1I

pin~
(p,n-' cathod tor
10 anodee (po.
(neg) )l •
not ho
'7 ju.::r~ht.
do.

~g~i i~ : : R!:~';:~tor.
Enable Ddve

.
~CSI ID • 2 (dotault OFF)

CSt In 1 parity DhabI

;t
Motor St.~t
z

SCSI ID • 0 (nono) Delay

[Link]
(10 sec. ID)

JOl _ Terttlinato Write Protect --1..1.

r Power Jumpers I 1U&aU

Tefc;!ra~~~l power from the drive.

Terminator
SCSI bus. pover from pin 26 on the .0
.[;J
Terminator to the SCSI bus on pin 26.
0. '
t.j.
Terminator
drive. power to the SCSI bu. and r:T.1'
t;J;1
Te~ci~:~. poooer frolll pin 26 on the
'* Valid for single ended. ......
dri~- only.
,: :L:l
TeminatQr to tbe SCSI bull on pin 26.
,:L:l:

SEAGArE sr,S7N

SEAGArE sr,S230N
RBAA VIEW

jO pin I/O Cable Connection

1r=,:::::::::::::::::::::::;}-~\_
~~=~--' 1"OP (HDA.)
1D 0 (none) for single drive system
RIGHT SIDE VI" 5-<>-0-1..1 IIO'I"l'CII

[Link]
..ex

~=:~~~:= Dii@ IqhI:T-... ~-)

~
J2 12345678 PIOIOT
DRIVB I TOP O.
DR'"
parit;e:= ~ ~ =~; :!ri: (12 ••a • ID)

Terminatiou write PZ'Otect

--....-':~=~:~
~:
l~J.
A
:r:-[;J r.::J:
12 12
c Drive Suppl1. . au
Drive Su""lio• ...:
~--~.~ault au. Supplies Drive

LBP'l' SlOB VIBW

"ON! TOP (HDAj

D~~VE _ _-p=w="n

BOTTOM

[Link]'l'VI. .

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SEAGATE ST31230N

50 pl.n :/0 Cable Connection

I
J 1,: "'::':"")-l~~~:J= TOP IIlDA)

II RWilT S IDE VIEW ij

~~:E 8 :::~~)
FRONT
::,:t,,, 0'
DRIVE

,_, Jill ~Il

L: •.,.",. ,.•••
'-='""'0'
Terminator PDWltr :J'
[Link]
Parity Enable
Start Delay (12
Motor Start

W>:ite Prot....,:

secs • IDI

SEAGATE ST31230WjWDjWC
Termination Power-aouro;:e Table
... -PIi'A. e d g e -
~ a J2 :~~:~:~~ ~ ~J!DA) PROrI'
OP
DRIVB
I Terminator p"""r~j
II ~Il Re.e~ed
[:}
A Drive Suppliee Bua
L: Start Delay (12 secs * 10)
:f:l
,
'" Drive S'~pplie .. OWn

c: B'~s Supplie... Drive

riTerminator power.::J
Enable T-Rea
Parity Enable
Motor Start
Write Protect
D G f a u l t - -_ _ _ _ _ _..J

FII","",=,,"","'"w"'.-.",,-,"111
Termination Power-source Table I
... --PWA edge=_

~k --,... . .~.-::::=:-------"'-[}G~~~ IfolI

1 2
r:I
1 2
A Drive Supplies Bus
10 1 JIL tD-t A
~:]:
•
:~:J
C
l:-:] ~ :;V~u~~ll!!e;ri:
I FRONT VIEW r (ST-312301l)
'" - - - - - - : - - D e f a u l t - - -_ _ _ _ _ _-..1

B
Note; The model ST-31230WC drive cannot furniah terfllinator power,
Reaerved. Shipped with cover installed.
because no pln$ on the 80 pin I/O connector are devoted to terminator
not [Link]. Do not install jumpers power. •

_""",,:,_"'=':::"ID~AI ' ; ::,. ~~~~~~I­

II ~
':D • jillllil~ ....~.,

FRONT VIEW (Both ST-l1230W and ST-)1230WC)

'''' J tD 2:J RefnQte LED (pin-J .. 5v)
ID 1 Reserved
If theae ID jumper are uI.d, then 10 jumpers shown in left side view J5
ARE NOT USED.
~A) J68
LEOJ ~d
Auxiliary option header
pin-ll .Sv
pin-10 ORO
SCSI 10 .. 8
or pin-8 BUSY
SCSI tD • 4 --~­

~~i ig : ~
SCSI ID .. 0
====:::.J
or pin-6" REFIND+

(none)

If these 10 jumper are ullled, then

10 jumpers shown in left aide view J5
or 80 pin I/O cable ARB NOT USED.

SEAGATE ST32550N
REAR VIEW I

50 pin I/O Cable connection

I
9b'_ _ _ _=,="_'_"_'_"='.,d';}t-:-~-o-d-
TOP (HDA)

BOTTOM
These pins not on differential
SEAGATE ST32550N (Continued)
(0 0)
model NO
I ,°0,

Jl Term~nator opt~ons ~ (0 0) 0
(single-ended)
0 0 0
pins 1 - 4 . +12v 41 - 44 .. 12v GND
fO=O'l 34 - 36 • +5v 74 76 .. Sv GND
00
~Fo1 FaI~ 00 37 _ SYNC 77 = LEDC
00
, b! ~:J 1 ~~i 2 1
38 • MTRON
39 .. SCSlAO
78 ,. DLYDST
79 ", SCSIAI
B C 0 E 40 ... SCSIA2 80 = SCSIA3
A - Term. power from drive (default)
Mating we connector: AMP us pin: 2-557103-1 straight-in, Male SO-pin
B - Term. power to SCSI bus (only option available for differential ND)
2-557101-1 right angle to PCB
C - Term. power from SCSI bue

o - Term. power to SCSI bus and drive

E - Enable SCSI terminator (jumper on pins 5-6)

~ RIGHT SIDE VIEW I

I RIGHT SIDE VIEW II
BACK rn'1 J2 123456789 TOP (HDA) FRONT
D~~VE I~ ::: : P=W=A BOTTOM
OF
DRIVE
BACK W J2 123456789 TOP (HDA) FRONT
D~ivE I~ ......... ~......==-=",BO=TT=OM::--D~iVE
1-2 [Link]~
11111 LLL. Reserved 7-'
3 Parity Disable =.l L::::. Delay Motor Start 6

--.lJ 1]11 LLL. Reserved 7·9

4 Write Protect Motor Start Enable 5

1- 2 Reserved
3 Parity Disable ==:.J Delay Motor Start 6

4 Write Protect - - - Motor Start Enable 5

I II
III ifr- -"...~.­
FRONT VIEW

TOP (HDA) II~,

~
ig i (J4 top row)

--"~BOTTOM~R
••• ~~~!JI rv'd ,.,,"'" I- J4 (J4 bottom row)

No connection
Ground

::::::::.J
Un~t Active LED p~n (+)

SSREP (+) spindle sync

Vendor Unique

Fault LED pin (+1

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SEAGATE ST32550WfWD (Continued)

pins 1 4 . +12v 41 - 44 .. 12v GNP

34 - 36 - +5v 74 - 76 .. Sv GND

37 • SYNC 77 • LEDC
38 .. MTRON 78 .. OLYDST
39 .. SeSIAO 79 • SCSIA1
40 .. SCSIA2 80 • SCSIA3

SEAGATE ST32550WfWD RIGHT SIDE VIEW

I REAR VIEW II (ST-32550W only)

BACK W J2 123456789 TOP (HDA) FRONT

Iir= ig : D~ivE IeJ -~~---==~BO-TTOII----D~iVE
IIi ig ~ II
00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

..JJ~ t.-==
~
(TOP) J5
r. -,]/--\ 1-2 Reserved
3 parity Disabl[Link]J
Reserved 7-9
Delay Motor Start 6

6:(~::B:;!"!::~'HII17)~JL"~' L~~2t 4 Write Protect Motor Start Enable S

1
Connection (0 0) - These pins not on
o 0 differential model WD
spindle Synch Cable Connector
(pin-ll SSREF, pin-12 ground.) 2
0 0

I
~,,-, I~~"
FRONT VIEW
Remote LED Connector SCSI terminator
[pin-9 cathode (neg),

pin-lO anode (pos) 1

.Jl Terminator options (Bingle-ended) (J' top row)

00 (0 0) 00 00 fO=O'I
=~Wl~'~S::rvedg
Jill~~I""
o
~~ ~~ ~
0

2 L::J. ~~ 1 ~~i 2
00
,
",,0, F= J4 (J4 bottOlll row)
B

A - Term. power from drive (default)

C D E
No connection
Ground

::::::.J
B - Term. power to SCSI bus (only option available for
Unit Active LEO pin (+)

differential WD) SSREF (+) spindle sync

C - Tenn. power from SCSI bus

o - Term. power to SCSI bus and drive Vendor Unique

E - Enable SCSI terminator (jumper on pins 5-6) Fault LED pin (+)

~ REAR VIEW II (ST-325S0WC only)

Jl
~~-I
(\ ,
/ I
80 pin I/O and DC Power Wall/bracket Connection
Female

HIIHHmlllHmHlIllI1
\

'0/)
\~
TOP (HOA)

BOTTOM
Notes on 80 pin I/O connector:

SEAGATYE ST3390N
I 50 pin SCSI Inte:rf:e ~r cOlU)ec:[Link]

(TOP) ~ •• ~-~~2'L
{BOT'I'OM~
c::=} c:=f [Link]
[Link] [Link] P"ck.

SEA GATE ST3295A

TOP 4-pin DC
Power
/-4-3-2-1-\
1",,,,,,,,o''''''''lrLO
o i 0
0 0 0.t­
5-{l-G-12
[Link]: Pins 1 ;. 2 .hortor;!
only (+2,S5V to
llO OJ for FAST
(pin-20 miSSing SCSI,
for keying purposes) '"ellive, PilUl 2 io " aborter;!
AlfD pin, 5 " , aborted
(+5Yancl GND to
(Options jumper located on bottom) (back of drive) 220/330 01 for
atanda:-d SCSI.
Master OFF. Slave ON 80-07 o 1
Slave Present ON (standard) - - - - 0-0 1 0
Cable Select I .::. .:. .:. 2~=~1 I I
Slave Present ON for
drives that donlt have
=====---r (front of drive) i
M
a 1
S
From Powe:- Conneetor
To SCSI Conneotor Only - - - - Pina
From Pow,">; Connector ~ -
Pine

_ _ Pillll
1
3
1
"
"
"
)
"
2 AND
n s a to SCSI aua ~~~~----~--~~--~------- ____ 3 " "
the -DASP signal (use g t v Tenninat1n!1 Redeton not. Inatalleli - pins 2 " "

1
only ONE of the Slave 1 e e SCSI IIl'" (none for IIlOI
Preset choices) e r not u_d if 10 eet on aide jumpers
Spare jumper stored on pins 1-3 Ext. Spindle Clock Byncb

(TOP)
~
r--:=:: pin-S h Clock Qrouncl
RelllDte L£D
~~~ c l.~ Reserved
1 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0_ _ _ _ __

(BOTTOM)
I ~!L :~t:pr:le Clock Synch
pin-S ia Clock G:round
lI.ell101:e Start Rn&ble
Parity ilnable

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SEAGA1E S13391A

TOP 4-pin DC
Power
/-4-3-2-1-\
1"'''''''''''''''''lFLO
i
° 0 0 ..
. 5-G-G-12 J
(pin-20 missing
for keying purposes)
(Options jumper located on bottom) (back of drive)
Master OFF, Slave ON 80-07 _ _ _ _ __
Slave Present ON (standard) - - - _ 0-0
0
0
I
0
1
1
0 SEAGA1E S13660A
Cable Select I .=. .:. .:. 2~=~1 s
I I
Slave Present ON for ~
M S
(front of drive) i a 1 TOP 4-pin DC
drives that don't have n s a Power
the -OASP signal (use
t v j /--4-3-2-1-\
only ONE of the Slave
Preset choices)
9
1
e
e
r
e :::::::::::::::::: :lrL~~~2J==
Ipin-20 missing
for keying purposes)
(Options jumper located on bottom) (back of drive)

Master OFF, Slave ON 80-07

Slave Present ON (standard) - - _ _ 0-0

0 0 1
0 1 0
Cable Select I " .:. .=. .:. 2~=~1 I I I
Sla:"e Present ON for ~ (front of drive) s M S
[Link] that don't have i a 1
the -DASP signal (use
only ONE of the Slave
n
9
•
t
a
v
Preset choices) 1 e e
Spare jumper stored on pins 1- 3 e r

SEAGA1E S141800W
40ra3 Terminator Power Source (see below)­

~ ~M ~
o a 0 0 0 0 A Roo Power 0 0 0 0
o

TI
0 0 0 0 0 F 0 0 r12-G-G-5 0 0 0 0

84 2 1 II i-J ~(\IAHIIIIHHKIRHII,.m7)==t_~_~_~_~1

SCSI Cable Connector 68-pl.n

Spindle Synch Cable Connector

(top pin: SSREF, bottom: ground)
[Link] Enable
I......-..--
L.._ _ _ LED Connection (g: ground pin)
Activity {A-G)
SEA,GA1E S141 080N
Ready (R-G)

Fault (F-G)
4ofc;3 Terminator Power Source (see below)
Reserved
J4A 20 01 J48
Write Protect Enable spinup Delay o a A Roo Power
(10 sees * ID) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

-OH:~:~:HO_O~tfF1°~t°-[':,:,~::~,~,:,:,~::~,:,:,:::,~,:'~l \_1;_--G-4-_0_0_~_1
SCSI ID

ill
Motor Start option enable ­
Parity check DISable ­ 0000
Reserved ­ SCSI Cable Connector
Terminator Power Source Option. Spl,ndle Synch Cable Connector
2 &. 4 - Initiator supplies power over the SCSI Bus for terminators. (top pin: SSREF. bottom; ground)
Drive supplies no terminator power. Terminator Enable
1 &. 2 - Drive supplies power for its own terminator [Link]-paks LED Connection (9: ground pin)
but not to SCSI Bus. This is the factory setting. Act~~!~~ l~:~:
1 ~3 _ Drive supplies power for external terminator at end of the Fault (F-G)
2 &; 4 daisy chain. Terminator resistor-pake must be removed.
This option is recommended only for last drive on ciaisy :~~~;V:eotect Enable Spinup Delay
chain. SCSI ID (10 aeCB .. ID)

' - - - - - - - Reserved Motor Start option enable

ST410eOOWD drives are shipped without [Link] and have Parity check DISable

empty terminator sockets on the PCB. You must provide Reserved

termination resistors for these drives. Terminator Power Source Options

2 & 4 - Initiator supplies power over the SCSI Bus for terminators.
Drive supplies no [Link] power.
1 &. 2 - Drive supplies power for its own terminator resistor-paks
but not to SCSI Bus. This is the factory sl!tting.
1 & 3
AND - Drive supplies power for external terminator at end of the
2 & 4 daisy chain. Terminator rasistor-paks must be removed.
This option is recommended only for last drive on daisy
chain.
ST410BOOND drives are shipped without terminators and have
empty terminator sockets on the PCB. You must provide
termination resistors for these drives.

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SEAGATE ST41600N
Spindle Sync 1 r
r This T-RES only on Differential model
(Bee below for T-RBS descriptions)
Terminator Power Source (see below)­

p@-;;~~ Wl~ ~~'~i LI---1

00000
o

T[
0 0 0 0 n 0 00 B Terminator DIPgJ

~"""""""""""'" H12~S10
Power 0 a
00

0 0

li
0 0 0 0
4 2 1 \----/

SEAGATE ST41200N SCSI Cable Connector

Master off/Slave on - Spindle Sync

Write Protect option enable
SCSI ID
Spinup Delay (10 secs * ID)
Motor Start option enable

~I
Some 16-pin configurations may not have these pins. Parity check DISable

= P = W - A : : :SCSI:Cabl[Link] /--4-3-2-1-\
:1H-~~~2.f== Terminator Power Source Options
Sweep Cycle enable

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~:~ r===tr===tr===t
4 21M L1 P Terminator Resistor SIPS
Power 2 &

1 & 2 -
4 - Initiator supplies power ov:er the SCSI Bue for terminators.
Drive supplies no terminator power.
Drive supplies power for itl own terminator reaiator-paks

I I II l =:-::~, ~,." " ~, .",

Parity option enable
Motor Start option enable
Drive ID's, 1D 0 (none) if only SCSI device
1 & 3

AND
2 " 4
but not to SCSI Bus. This is the factory setting.
- Drive supplies power for external terminator at end. of the
daisy chain. Terminator resiator-paks must be removed.
~~!~n~Ption is recommended only for last drive on daisy

Terminator power from Drive (vertical)

Terminator power from Bus (lower horizontal) T-RES descr~ptions: ST41600N 1 DIP
ST401601N 2 SIPs
ST41600ND 2 DIPs
STU601ND 2 nIPs

SEAGATE ST43400N

Spindle Sync,
r This T-RBS only on Differential model
(s. . below for T-RBS descriptions)
r:;Terminator Power SoUrce (eee below)­

p@~~ Wl~ ~~ ~i LI---1

SEAGATE ST42000N 00000

o 0 0 0 0 n 0 00 B Terminator DIPgJ Power
H12~510
0 0 0 0
00

TtC
~""'"''''''''''''''''''

li
4 2 1 0 -
\- 0 -
0 -
0/

SCSI Cable Connector

r
Master off/Slave on - Spindle Sync
Write Protect option enable

This T-RES only on Differential model SCSI IO

(aee below for T-RBS descriptions)

Spindle Sync, ro Terminator Power Source (see be:low)­
Spinup Delay (10 ••c. • ID) <
Motor Start option enable
p@~~ Wl~ ~~ ~i LI---1 Pari ty check DISable

0000---1
'''''''''' 00
Sweep Cycle enable

TtC
o 0 0 a 0 n 0 00 B Terminator DIP,sJ Power 0 0 0 0
o ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1 H12~510
0000 Terminator Power Source Options I

li
4 2 1 \----/

SCSI Cable Connector

2 " 4 - Initiator supplies power over the SCSI Bus for tenunators.

Master off/Slave on - Spindle Sync Drive supplies no term;[Link] power.

Write Protect option enable 1 &: 2 - Drive supplies power for its own terminator ruiator..-paks

SCSI 10
but not to SCSI Bus. This is the factory ••ttiDg. .

Spinup Delay (10 .eC8 * 10) 1 & 3

Motor Start option enable AND - Drive aupplies power for external terminator at ead of the

Parity check DISable 2 & 4 daiey chain. Terminator reaistor~pak. muat be rellOVed.

Sweep Cycle enable This option i8 recommended only for laat drive on claiay

chain.

Terminator Power Source Options T-RBS [Link]~on8: ST43400N SIPs

ST434000ND nIPs

2 & 4 - Initiator suppliea power over the SCSI Bus for terminators.
Drive supplies no terminator power.
1 & 2 - Drive supplies power for ita own terminator resiator-paks
but not to SCSI Bus. This is the factory setting.
1 & 3
AND - Drive supplies power fpr external terminator at end. of the
2 " 4 daisy chain. Terndnator resistor-pake IftUst be removed.
This option i . recommencled only for [Link] drive on daisy
chain.
T-RES descriptions: SToi2000N 2 SIPs

ST42000ND 2 DIPs

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SEAGATE ST4340 1NINO

mn
-- _eet
1Irite
_

:::....~:.-#:-'S: - ..':'.

.:r4A
Clptiall - ­
... off/81aw _ • . -• .,....

..,.1
-...., -
~.(.:t.
.. _
«ut__
OIl .tagle,
lin _ w,
1_ ...1.... '

::2J
lOll m --r-
o 0 0 0

l
b-O"0.t:::!

-r~ nus:
.liIIl5
' - - ".piII
•0 0 0
0 • 0
SEAGATE ST4766N

--.'---
--l I =!
-~ . I ..... ~ll0_.ml
.
1110 pia, -
•.,.... t_.,
• .,.... t-.:wt·,
__
.... CJcl. _ _
~ I::
Some 16-pin configurations may not have these pins.
/-4-3-2-1-\

~ • _ b lborl~'
=P=W='A :SCSI:Cabl[Link]·.::::: .. 1H-~~~2r

~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~ r:==tr:==tr:==7
I L Terminator Re.,.tor SIPS
Iolo Power
t:t' 4 21M P

I I II ~ =~::.tt ~,., , " .... "

. Parity [Link] enable
Motor Start option enable
Drive ID's, 10 0 (none) if only SCSI device
Terminator power from Drive (vertical)
Terminator power from Bus (lower horizontal)

SEAGATE ST9145AG

~~~~~--~-- .... .......

~~---

PIft.,2O....,.. far MIna-.....

Drive .........,no . . . drM~ .0
WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC 1210
Drive .................... dIM .......- 1 .

Drive . . . . . to ........... 2.5" .......- 0 1

ReIerwd PoIIIIon (CD Not UM) 1 t

"DriYe UNa +5VOC POIIIr IUfIPIIId to ................... oonnec­

1IIr. The dIM doeI NOT ..... 1M of. +1ftIDC~ . ..
.,....1 +5VDC-logIc
PIIt-42 +5VDC. MaW
PIM3. Gruund
PIn-44 - R..wd

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WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC 1365

WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC 1270

or:;';;-=-..................
_ .............. a.

WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC 2420

WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC 2200

~-
n.~"' ____ no_
.................. '1............

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CD-ROM

CD-ROM

C
"

ompact Disk Read Only Memory is the future of software distrib­

ution. Programs which were once shipped on dozens of floppy
disks can now be reproduced inexpensively on a single CD-ROM disk.
With over 600 Megabytes of capacity, CD-ROM technology provides a
medium for full motion multimedia games, movies, and educational
software. This new technology will replace the floppy disk for infor­
mation distribution in the near future, and may eventually replace
some magnetic tape technologies, such as video tape. Well established
standards insure media interchange between different CD-ROM drives,
platforms, and operating systems.
At the time of this writing, the cost of mass producing a CD-ROM
in Hong Kong had dropped to around 50 cents per disk. On a per
megabyte basis, CD-ROM is the most inexpensive way to distribute
data.

CD MEDIA

CD-ROM disks are built on a transparent polycarbonate plastic sub­

strate. This substrate is coated with a thin aluminum layer.
Recordable, write once CD media is identical to mass produced disks,
except that the aluminum layer is replaced with a thinner gold metal­
lic layer. CD's store information using microscopic pits in the metal
layer that are detected by a minute laser beam. Each pit is approxi­
mately 5 by 3 micrometers in size, and there are over a billion pits per
disk. Since these pits are much smaller than dust particles, CD's must
be manufactured in a clean room environment. To provide an immu­

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nity from smaller dust particles and unavoidable scratches, the optical
recording layer is placed away from the surface of the plastic disk.
To mass produce CD-ROM's, etched glass CD masters are first made
using a photo lithography process. These glass masters are then used
to press thousands of disks. Smaller quantities of disks can also be
produced on a desktop using a CD-R drive. A CD-R drive uses write­
once media and is similar in operation to a WORM drive.

CD-ROM DRIVE OPERATION

Unlike hard disk drives, CD-ROM's are not segmented into multiple
tracks of data. Technically, a CD-ROM disk has only one track! The CD­
ROM uses a single track of data over three miles long that is wound
50,000 times in a spiral, similar to an LP record. On a CD, data is
recorded from the inside of the spiral outwards. A single speed CD­
ROM drive spins the disk at varying speeds, starting at 550RPM and .'
working down to about 220RPM. It takes about 75 minutes to read
the entire disk at this "single" speed.
Data is encoded using an "EFM" modulation scheme that isn't the
ideal way to pack data on an optical disk, but it was chosen to keep
the complexity and cost of the CD-ROM and audio player drives down.
As the disk spins, a tiny low power laser is focused through a lens onto
the surface of the disk. The reflected light from this laser is detected
using a photo diode, and the EFM encoded data is detected and sent
to the drive electronics. Because a scratch or dust particle can cover
thousands of bits of data, a special error correcting system called CIRC
(for Cross Interleaved Reed Soloman Code) is used to correct any
errors detected by the drive electronics.
Two closed loop servo systems are used in CD-ROM drives. The
first system moves the small focusing lens located above the laser to
focus it on the disk. The second system moves the entire laser, lens,
and photo diode assembly to place it correctly on the spiral.

CD ROM STANDARDS

ISO 9660

ISO-9660 is the current International Standards Organization technical

specification which defines the physical format of CD-ROM data. The
major contributors to this specification were DEC, Phillips and Sony.
This specification evolved from the "High Sierra" format, and is now

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used in almost all mass produced CD-ROM disks to insure compatibil­

ity in the wide range of available drives and systems. The ISO 9660
specification defines file and directory formats, interchange levels, and
recording formats. A copy of the ISO 9660 specification can be
ordered from ANSI by calling (212)642-4900.

MODE 1

Two "modes" or formats are used to record data on CD-ROM disks.

Mode 1 uses more error correction and is the most popular format
used today. Each sector recorded in Mode 1 is 2048 bytes, with an
additional 280 bytes of error correction data stored at the end of the
sector. This error correcting code is in addition to the CIRC codes
mentioned above. By adding multiple layers of error correction,
MODE 1 significantly increases the reliability of the CD media.

MODE 2

The Mode 2 format is identical to Mode 1, but the error correcting

codes are removed. Removing the ECC's yields about 15% more data
storage area on the CD by increasing the sector size to 2,336 bytes.
Mode 2 disks are also more susceptible to errors. A new Mode 2 disk
will typically have three or four errors when played in an average
drive. In most audio applications, the Mode 2 format is fine, since the
human ear is usually unable to detect these errors. Mode 2 is also
often used with graphic files and imaging applications.

CD-ROM XA

The XA format was developed by Microsoft, Sony and Phillips. The

XA format has two modes, called FORM 1 and FORM 2. XA FORM 1 is
almost identical to MODE 1 format. XA FORM 2 is a new format used
for recording compressed audio, video, or graphics. XA FORM 2 is
designed so that errors will cause only minute clicks in sound or a tiny
dot (pixel) change in a photograph.

CD-/

MPEG is a data compression technique developed by the Motion

Pictures Experts Group. CD-I uses MPEG to compress full motion
video down to CD-ROM compatible data rates. With CD-I, a complete

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74 minutes of video can be recorded on a CD. CD-I players may some­

day compete with video recorders, since the CD media is less expen­
sive and easier to produce than video tape. At the time of this writing,
Phillips was the only manufacturer commercially mass producing a
CD-I player for home use. Experts estimate that the cost of a CD-I
player will soon be lower than the cost of an equivalent video cassette
player. When this happens, CD-I will challenge video tape for com­
mercial distribution of movies.

PHOTO CD

Photo CD is a standardized recording system developed by Kodak

for storing high resolution images on CD-ROM disks. Photo CD "ser­
vice bureaus" are now available across the country. These service
bureaus will take your 35mm or professional format film, scan it, and
translate it into images on CD. Each image is scanned at high resolu­
tion, color corrected, and stored in a proprietary compressed format
called YCC, then placed on CD-R disks. The recorded images can be
reconstructed in several image resolutions, ranging from 128x192 pix­
els to 2048 by 3072 pixels in 24 bit color. For fast access, three image
formats are stored in uncompressed formats at resolutions up to
512x768 pixels. Kodak's photo CD software converts their 24 bit YCC
chroma and luminance data into a 3 by 8 bit RGB format usable in
your machine. To save costs, you can use your photo CD disk more
than once. If your disk isn't completely full, you may return it to
Kodak for additional "multisession" images. The term "multisession"
refers to more than one photo CD recordings on a single disk. To use
a multisession disk, you will need a CD-ROM drive with multisession
compatible firmware.

QUICK TIME

Apple Computer developed Quick Time as a multi platform multi­

media format standard. Quick time uses a program called the Movie
Manager to combine sound, animation, and video from compressed
files. Quick Time movies are low resolution (160x120), but their low
data rate is ideal for CD-ROM storage. Quick Time offers a choice of
software and hardware compression through a program called Image
Compression Manager.

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CHOOSING ACD-ROM DRIVE

Insist on the following before purchasing a CD-ROM drive:

... You must have full MPC level-II compliance.

(.. You must have full XA compliance.

(.. You must have MODE-1 and MODE-2 compatibility.

... You may want Multisession Photo CD compatibility.

... You may want 4X, 6X or faster spin speeds.

... You will want sub 200ms access times.

... You may want a SCSI interface.

... You may want a "caddyless" drive mechanism.

Here's why: You need MPC, XA, MODE 1, and MODE 2 to play the
wide range of available CD-ROM disks. You need Multisession if you
plan to use Kodak Photo CD's. You'll want quad speed or faster if you
are running multimedia games. A faster access time will help if you're
transferring a volume of small files from CD-ROM. A SCSI interface is
essential for your Mac, and gives more upgradability for your Pc. A
"caddyless" drive saves you money, by storing disks in jewel cases
instead of caddies.

THE MPC STANDARDS

A committee of manufacturers including Microsoft, Intel, and oth­

ers has developed two standards called MPC level 1 and MPC level 2.
These standards the minimum hardware required to run multimedia
programs. These standards are significantly less than we recommend
below.

MPC level 1 standard requires:

... A CD-ROM with access time less than 1000ms.
(.. A 386SX CPU with 2MB RAM.
... VGA, 1.33MB Floppy, and an 8 or 16 bit sound card.
MPC level 2 requires:
... A 486SX CPU with 20MHz or better clock speed.

As you can see, almost any modern PC or CD ROM drive exceeds

the MPC level 2 compliance recommendations. So when a drive is
touted as "Fully MPC Compliant!", they really aren't saying much.

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BUILDING A REAL MULTIMEDIA PC

To build a multimedia PC, or to upgrade your existing PC, you'll

need the following:

c.­ A fast Pentium processor.

c.­ A PCI video card.
.. A Sound Blaster 2.0 compatible sound board.
.. A quad speed or faster CD drive (SCSI is preferred)
.. A large hard disk if you plan to manipulate images.

Stay within your budget, but the faster the processor the better. If
you're manipulating images in a program like Adobe PhotoShop, you
may need 32MB or more memory. Full resolution Kodak Photo CD
images are 405MB each! A PCI 32 bit video board with a Windows
accelerator is recommended. A quad speed or faster CD-ROM will
help give you smooth video motion. Most multimedia programs
require a Sound Blaster 2.0 compatible sound card.

CD-R and CD-WO

CD-R is the new desktop technology that enables you to write a

CD-ROM disk. A CD-R drive plugs right into your PC, Mac, or
SparcStation, and allows you to burn your own CD's.
CD-R drives use the gold media described above and a high power
laser to burn pits into the metallic layer and write disks. These disks
are available in all formats and lengths, up to 74 minutes. The blank
disks are inexpensive (around $20 in volume). Of course, these disks
can be written only once.
Depending on the mastering software you use, you may be able to
create disks one track at a time, or you may need to create a complete
mastered image on your hard disk (650MB or more of space is
required) and then copy this image to the CD-R disk. CD-R writers are
available in speeds up to 6X, and they are surprisingly affordable. CD­
R drives are available from CSC and other suppliers.

MASTERING YOUR OWN CD-ROM

Yes! The technology is here today to master your own CD-ROM. At

the time of this printing, publishing about 100 disks cost less than
$1000. To master your own CD, first read about the available formats.
You will need to understand them and organize your data to be com­

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patible with them.

Next, shop for CD mastering software. This software is available in
all costs and qualities, from free public domain programs to profes­
sional programs costing several thousands of dollars. Using this CD
mastering software, you can organize your data in the correct file and
directory formats required for CD-ROM. Once your data is ready for
mastering, you will need to make a "One Off" to test your programs. A
"One Off" is made using a CD-R machine as described above. If you
plan to mass produce your disk, it would be better to have the same
company which will mass produce your disk manufacture the "one
off". Your data may be transported to this manufacturing company on
Erasable Optical disks, DAT, on 8MM tape, or by actually shipping them
a hard drive (not recommended). The following companies are excel­
lent CD-ROM manufacturers:

3M Optical Recording Department

3M Center Building 223
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
(612)733-2142

Disk Manufacturing, Inc.

1409 Foulk Road, Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19803
(416)298-8190

Sony Electronic Publishing Company

Recorded Media Division
1800 N. Fruitridge Ave.
Terra Haute, IN 47804
(812)462-8260

US Optical Disk, Inc.

Eagle Drive
Sanford, NE 04073
(207)324-1124
INSTALI./fTION

CD HANDLING HAZARDS CAUTION!

Contrary to popular opinion, CD disks are not as rugged as they

look. While small scratches on the data side of the disk may not dam­
age data, you can destroy a disk completely by bending it, writing on
the top of the disk with a ball point pen, or deeply scratching either
side of the disk.
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Some data errors can be caused by dust, dirt, or greasy material on

the surface of the disk. A spray bottle of lens cleaner and a soft lint
free rag can be used to correct this. Treat your CD's with care and
they will last a lifetime. Consider buying a caddy for each of your
disks, or at bare minimum, store your disks in plastic jewel boxes.
CD drives are also susceptible to contamination with microscopic
dust particles. When installing an internal drive, choose the location
furthest away from the fan in your computer to prevent the flow of
dust into the drive.

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FLOPPY DRIVES

FLOPPY DRIVES

A t present, the computer industry has standardized the five floppy

drive types listed below. 1.44MB drives are the most popular,

although a large number of 5.25 and low density 3.5 diskettes still

exist in field installations.

INDUSTRY STANDARD FLOPPY DRIVES

Capacity Tracks Transfer Rate Form Factor

Note:
360K 40 250KHz 5.25" Some early 1.2MB dri-
1.2MB* 40/80 250/500KHz 5.25" ves used a data trans­
720K 40 250KHz 3.50" fer rate of 300KHz
1.44MB 40/80 250/500KHz 3.50" when reading 360K
I 2.88MB 80 1000KHz 3.50" disks.
100MB -700 1000khz+ External Zip Drive

FLOPTICAL DRIVES

The original floptical drive standard stored 20MB on a disk. This

disk used optical tracking to klose the loopi and increase track densi­

ty. This standard is now obsolete.

ZIP DRIVES

The Bornoullei Zip drive uses high coercivity flexible disk media

coupled with imbedded servo to achieve higher densities than stan­

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dard diskettes. Zip drives store 100MB per cartridge. Zip cartridges
donit interchange with standard floppy diskettes. Data transfer rates
are slightly faster than 2.88MB drives.

ACCELERATED FLOPPY DRIVES

CSC manufactures accelerated floppy drive/controller kits for

workstations and diskette duplication. These drives combine an intel­
ligent controller with 1.5MB cache memory and a special drive mech­
anism. The drive mechanism uses faster spindle speeds and simultane­
ous double sided (SDS) data transfer to achieve performance which is
typically 10 times that of standard, uncached drives. Call (408) 734­
DISK for more information on XI0 floppy drives.

FLOPPY DRIVE LIST

The floppy drive list below is designed to aid in identifying some

of the more common floppy drives.

Manufacturer Model No. Drive Type

CannonMD 5501 1.2MB

Chinnon F2506 1.2MB
Fujitsu 2532 720K
Fujitsu 2537 1.44MB
Fujitsu 2551 360K
Fujitsu 2553 1.2MB
Mitsubishi MB4853 360K
Tandon 75-8 1.2MB
Toshiba FDD4603 720K
Toshiba FDD6471 360K
Toshiba FDD6784 1.2MB
Toshiba FDD6882 1.2MB
Teac 55BV 360K
Teac 55GFV 1.2MB
Teac FD-235A 1.44MB
Teac FD-235HG 1.44MB
YE-Data 646 720K

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OPTICAL DISK DRIVE TECHNOLOGY

OPTICAL DISK DRIVE TECHNOLOGY

T here is a constant struggle between optical and magnetic disk

drive manufacturers. Respected industry analysts have predicted
that optical drives may replace magnetics in the near future. But hard
drive designs keep improving and optical drive manufacturers con­
stantly struggle to approach the capacity and performance of magnet­
ic drives.
In theory, the density of optical media can exceed that of magnet­
ic media. In practice, an optical disk drive engineer faces the same
problems encountered in hard drive design.
Recording density is limited by the ability to design a manufac­
turable system with precise mechanical alignment. Most hard drives
employ only one closed loop servo system. Most optical drive employ
two or three servo systems. These servo systems interact, making it
more difficult to design optical drives for high performance.
The main advantage of today's optical storage devices is remov­
ability. Nearly all optical drives feature rugged removable media. This
optical media is generally much less expensive than an equivalent
hard disk. At the time of this printing, a good 1GB magnetic hard disk
drive costs around $200. The equivalent optical drive costs about
$1000. The performance of the magnetic drive is roughly twice that
of the optical drive. But adding an additional 1GB by purchasing an
extra optical cartridge costs only $60. The total cost of 20GB of stor­
age with the optical drive is $2200, but the total cost of a magnetic
system is $4000!

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Optical removability only makes sense in applications where large

amounts of data can be stored without immediate access. Optical dri­
ves are popular in applications like online network backup and graph­
ic image storage.
Optical disk drives can be divided into three basic categories: CD­
ROM,WORM, and Erasable. CD-ROM drives are read-only devices. CD­
ROM disks are mass produced from a glass master using expensive
equipment. The cost of producing a CD-ROM disk using this equip­
ment is low in volume. CD-ROMs produced one at a time are called
one-off disks. One-offs are produced using a CD compatible WORM
disk, called a CD-R drive. See the CD-R chapter for more information
on how this is done.

CD-ROM Drives

CD-ROM disks are the future of software distribution. Instead of

distributing programs on floppy diskettes, software manufacturers
have switched to CD-Rom. In quantity, a 650MB CD-ROM costs around
50 cents to produce. This compares with a cost of 25 cents each for
six 1.44MB floppy diskettes. The immense storage capacity, low pro­
duction cost, and inherent difficulties in making unauthorized copies,
make CD-ROM attractive to software manufacturers. When this article
was written, the cost of a CD-ROM drive in large quantity had dropped
below $30.

WORM Drives

The acronym WO.R.M. stands for Write Once, Read Many. WORM
drives use a laser to ablate (burn) tiny pits in optical media. Once
these pits are burned, they cannot be erased. The WORM compensates
for this limitation by offering immense storage capacity and remov­
able media. WORM drives are available with capacities of up to 15GB
per disk. WORM media is also usually much cheaper than erasable
optical media.
Driver software is often used with WORM drives so that the inabil­
ity to erase becomes invisible to the operating system. When previ­
ously recorded files are erased or changed, the old files are mapped
out and the available capacity of the WORM disk decreases.
Though the present trend is moving away from WORM drives
toward erasable optical drives, the low cost and good performance of

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WORM drives still offers an economical solution for data storage

where fast access is required.

Erasable Optical Drives

Modern erasable optical drives offer an alternative to large capaci­
ty magnetic drives. Although the performance and reliability of
erasable optical drives has not yet matched magnetic drives, remov­
ability makes them attractive in many applications.
Erasable optical drives do not require driver software for most
operating systems since they are functionally identical to hard disk
drives. Drive software is needed only for hot cartridge changing of the
media while the operating system is running.
Newer erasable opticals record on both sides of the media and
store 2600MB or more (unformatted) per cartridge. Erasable optical
media is constantly coming down in price, and is now cost-effective
for on-line backup.
The newer Hewlett Packard erasable drives offer access times
approaching hard disks. These drives are among the highest perfor­
mance optical drives available.

DVDAND HDCD

The future of WORM disks will lie in one of two competing tech­
nologies. The Digital Video Disk (DVD) standard is currently being
developed by a consortium of 10 consumer electronics companies,
and will likely become an industry standard. DVD disks are double
sided and hold 5GB of data per side. This is enough for both comput­
er applications and home video.

DVD's competitor is High Density Compact Disk (HDCD)

HDCDisks hold 3.7GB per layer. Current standards proposed by

Phillips (the original creator of CD-ROM), support 2 layers for a total
capacity of 7.4GB per single sided disk. HDCD drives will also be able
to read exsisting CD-ROM and CD-audio disks. Although the HDCD
standard appears technically more robust than DVD, it won't neces­
sarily become the industry standard. The first manufacturer with vol­
ume availability of products will likely determine the market.

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OPTICAL DISK CAPACITY

Erasable Drive Capacities

Form Factor Generation Capacity Typical Access

3.5" 1 128MB 65ms

3.5" 2 230MB 35ms
3.5" 3 650MB 30ms
5.25" 1 650MB 65ms
5.25" 2 1.3GB 30ms
5.25" 3 2.6GB 25ms
12"Nikon 1 8GB 40ms

WORM Drive Capacities

Form Factor Generation Capacity Typical Access

CD-R 1
650MB lOOms
DVD 1
5GB 60ms
HDCD 1
3.7GB 60ms
HDCD (2 layer) 2 7.4GB 60ms
12" Sony 1 15GB 40ms

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OPTICAL JUKEBOXES

N ew erasable optical drives offer removability, reliability, and per­

formance approaching hard drive speeds. The catch is that it's
tough to find a reliable optical drive that stores more than 2.6GB per
cartridge. The simple solution is to add more cartridges. Optical car­
tridges are cheap, removable, easy to ship, and reliable. Here's where
optical jukeboxes fit in. They work just like the old Wurlitzer jukebox
at the pool hall.
An optical jukebox is a computer controlled robotics mechanism
designed to insert and remove cartridges quickly. Larger jukeboxes
(like the HP unit pictured below) may have several drives fed from a
library of cartridges. These drives are connected to an array controller
that can "stripe" data between cartridges to increase performance.
Additional drives can
be added to form a Optical Disk Library
RAID style array which Components Mailslot
can be configured to
offer redundancy.
This HP jukebox Front Panel
uses a feed tray to
insert cartridges, stor­
ing them in the maga­
HPJukebox
zine located in the cen­ Rails

ter of the drive. A sys­

tem of DC servo
motors move a "pick
arm" which shuttles up
and down the stack of ,.J.."!IJ"""'-"""---Disk Drives
cartridges. The pick are
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to select different stacks and drives. This particular jukebox can "feel"
the cartridges by sensing differences in the pressure required to move
the pick arm.
The performance of a jukebox is rated in changing time and relia­
bility. Typical changing times range from 5 to 60 seconds per cartridge
switch. This makes jukeboxes useful primarily for "near on line" stor­
age applications.

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OPTICAL DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL FORM TYPE CAPACITY ACCESS INTERFACE MEDIA AUDIO

NUMBER FAaOR TIME

A.D.I.C
Data Optic 600 5.25" WMRM 594MB 67ms SCSI - ­

A.D.S.I
MQO-151 5.25" WMRM 594MB 95ms SCSI - ­
MVO-151 5.25" WMRM 594MB 95ms SCSI - ­
MZO-151 5.25" WMRM 594MB 95ms SCSI - ­
Optical/HSC 5.25" WMRM 594MB 95ms SCSI - -

Accel
AE0650 5.25" WMRM 650MB 95ms SCSI - ­
Allegro
PVCD650S 5.25" RO 650MB 340ms Prop. - ­

A/photronix
IDQ10-M 5.25" WMRM 650MB 83ms Q-BUS - ­
IDQ20-D,T,S,R 5.25" WMRM 1300MB 83ms Q-BUS - ­
IDU10-M 5.25" WMRM 650MB 83ms UNIBUS - ­
IDU20-D,T,S,R 5.25" WMRM 1300MB 83ms UNIBUS - ­
IMC10-M 5.25" WMRM 616MB 83ms SCSI{M} - ­
IMC20-D,T,S,R 5.25" WMRM 1232MB 83ms SCSI{M} - ­
IPA10-M 5.25" WMRM 650MB 83ms XT/AT - ­
IPA20-D,T,S,R 5.25" WMRM 1300MB 83ms XT/AT - ­
IPN10-M 5.25" WMRM 650MB 83ms XT/AT - ­
IPN20-D,T,S,R 5.25" WMRM 1300MB 83ms XT/AT - ­
IPS10-M 5.25" WMRM 650MB 83ms MCA - ­
IPS20-D,T,S,R 5.25" WMRM 1300MB 83ms MCA - ­
ISS10-M 5.25" WMRM 592MB 83ms SCSI{S} - ­
ISS20-D,T,S,R 5.25" WMRM 1184MB 83ms SCSI{S) - -

APTOdessQ
ROS-3250EIS 5.25" WMRM 560MB 107ms SCSI - ­
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MODEL FORM TYPE CAPACITY ACCESS

INTERFACE MEDIA AUDIO
NUMBER FACTOR TIME

Apple Computer
CD SC 5.25" FH -
550MB 600ms SCSI-M Disk Yes

Axis Computer
RO-5030E 5.25" WMRM 652MB 67ms SCSI - -

ASC
MO-55 5.25" WMRM 596MB 49ms SCSI - -

CD Technology
T3201 Portadrive 5.25" FH - - 350ms SCSI-M Disk Yes

Chinon
CDA-431 5.25" HH - 550MB 350ms SCSI-M - Yes
CDS-431 5.25" HH - 550MB 350ms SCSI - Yes
CDX-431 5.25" HH - 550MB 350ms SCSI - Yes

Concurrent
RIW Optical 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 49ms SCSI - -

Constln, Inc.
RS600/N 5.25" WMRM 596MB 67ms SCSI - -

Corel Systems
650-MO 5.25" WMRM 650MB 95ms SCSI Cart -

Delttlic System
OptiServer 600 5.25" WMRM 595MB 67ms SCSI - -
OptiServer 650 5.25" WMRM 595MB 67ms SCSI - -
Denon
DRD-253 5.25" HH RO - 400ms SCSI - Yes

Dophin Systems
Sonar-600S 5.25" WMRM 600MB 95ms SCSI - -
Dyntltek Systems
DROS600 5.25" WMRM 1200MB 50ms SCSI - -
MOS1600 5.25" WMRM 600MB 50ms SCSI - -
MOS2600 5.25" WMRM 600MB 50ms SCSI - -
MOS3600 5.25" WMRM 600MB 50ms SCSI - -
ROS600 5.25" WMRM 600MB 50ms SCSI - -

Exsys Stortlge
Laser RA-2M 5.25" WMRM 934MB 35ms SDI - -
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NUMBER FACTOR TIME

Exsys Storage (continued•••)

Laser RA-2S 5.25" WMRM 674MB 95ms SDI - ­
Laser RA-4M 5.25" WMRM 1868MB 35ms SDI - ­
Laser RA-4S 5.25" WMRM 1188MB 95ms SDI - ­
Laser RA-7M 5.25" WMRM 3269MB 35ms SDI - ­
Laser RA-7S 5.25" WMRM 2079MB 95ms SDI - ­

FWB
Hammerdisk 1000 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 35ms SCSI - -
Hammerdisk 600S 5.25" WMRM 574MB 107ms SCSI - ­
General Micro
MOlD 220 5.25" WMRM 924MB 35ms SCSI(S) - -
Genstar
2000 5.25" RO 650MB 450ms Prop. - -

Herstal
50652A 5.25" WMRM 652MB 44ms SCSI - ­
51000A 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 35ms SCSI - -
Hewlett-Packard
50720A 5.25" HH RO - 500ms PRO - ­
C1711A 5.25" WMRM 650MB 107ms SCSI - -

Hitachi
CDR-1700S 5.25" RO 600MB 350ms SCSI Disk ­
CDR-1750S 5.25" RO 600MB 320ms SCSI - ­
OD-112-1 5.25" WMRM 644MB 75ms SCSI - ­

IBM
3510-001 5.25" RO 600MB 380ms SCSI - Yes
0162 3.5" WMRM - - SCSI - ­
Laser Magnetics
CM-201 5.25" HH RO 600MB 400ms IDE Cart Digital
CM-212 5.25" HH RO 600MB 400ms SCSI Cart Digital
CM-221 5.25" HH RO 600MB 500ms IDE Cart Analog
CM-231 5.25" HH RO 600MB 400ms SCSI Cart Analog
LM-510 5.25" FH WORM 654MB 61ms SCSI Cart ­
LM-520 5.25" FH WMRM 654MB 70ms SCSI Cart ­
D-41 00 Rack WMRM 5.6GB 80ms SCSI Cart ­
LF-4500 Rack WMRM 28.0GB 80ms SCSI Cart ­

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MODEL FORM TYPE CAPACITY ACCESS INTERFACE MEDIA AUDIO

NUMBER FACTOR TIME

M.O.S.T.
RMD-5100-S 3.5" HH WMRM 128MB 35ms SCSI - -

Macsetra
Genesis 6000 5.25" WMRM 600MB 95ms SCSI - -

Maxcess
M-600L 5.25" WMRM 600MB 95ms SCSI - -

Maxoptix
RXT-800HS 5.25" HH WORM 786MB 35ms SCSI Cart ­
Tahiti 5.25" FH WMRM 1GB 35ms SCSI Cart ­

Meridian
100T Network 5.25" HH RO - 250ms - Disk N/A

Micro Design
Laserbank 600CD 5.25" HH RO 600MB 350ms SCSI Disk Yes
Laserbank 600R 5.25" HH RO 600MB 350ms SCSI Disk -

Micronet
SB-SMO/DOS 5.25" WMRM 586MB 107ms SCSI - ­

Mirror Technology
CDR-10 5.25" RO 600MB 350ms SCSI Disk Yes
RM600 5.25" WMRM 594MB 61ms SCSI - -

Mitsubishi
MW-5D1 5.25" FH - 300MB 63ms ESDI - ­
MW-5U1 5.25" FH WORM 300MB 68ms SCSI - -
NEe
CDR-73 5.25" HH RO 600MB 300ms SCSI - Yes

N/Hance
R6501mce- 5.25" WMRM 650MB 95ms SCSI - ­
DOS,LAN,OS/2
R6501sce- 5.25" WMRM 650MB 95ms SCSI - ­
DOS,LAN,MAC
R6501 sci-DOS 5.25" WMRM 650MB 95ms SCSI - ­
W6501 5.25" WMRM 594MB 107ms SCSI - ­
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NUMBER FAaOR TIME

Ocean
Tidalwave 650 5.25" WMRM 564MB 107ms SCSI . ­
Online Products
OPC-OSU-202 5.25" HH RO 600MB 350ms SCSI,P Disk N/A

Optima
Concorde 5.25" WMRM 564MB 107ms SCSI - -

Panasonic
LF-5010 5.25" FH WORM 940MB 90ms SCSI-2 Cart ­
LF-7010 5.25" HH WMRM 1000MB 90ms SCSI-2 Cart ­
Pinnacle Microsystems
REO-130 5.25" HH RO 128MB 28ms SCSI,M Disk O~t
REO-1300 5.25" HH WMRM 1300MB 65ms SCSI,M Disk O~t
REO-650 5.25" FH WMRM 650MB 65ms SCSI,M Disk O~t
REO-6500 5.25" FH RO 6500MB 65ms SCSI,M Disk O~t
REO-36000 5.25" FH RO 36000MB 65ms SCSI,M Disk O~t

Pioneer
DD-U5001 5.25" FH - 654MB 60ms SCSI Cart ­
DE-S7001 5.25" WMRM 654MB 53m SCSI Cart ­
DE-U7001 5.25" FH WMRM 654MB 53ms SCSI Cart ­
DRM-600 5.25" FH RO 6x540MB 600ms SCSI Disk Yes
DD-8001 8.00"FH WMRM 1500MB 250ms SCSI Cart ­
DJ-1 8.00" WMRM 1500MB 250ms SCSI Cart ­

PLI Peripherals
Infinit:i O~1:ical 5.25" FH WMRM 562MB 107ms SCSI Cart ­
CD-ROM 5.25" RO 600MB 380ms SCSI - -

Procom Technology
MCDRom-650 5.25"HH RO - 350ms SCSI,M Disk Yes
MEOD650/E 5.25" WMRM 568MB 107ms SCSI - ­

Reference Technology
500AT Dual 5.25" HH RO - 500ms SCSI Disk O~tical
500AT External 5.25" HH RO - 500ms PRO Disk O~tical

500AT Ext. SCSI 5.25" HH RO - 500ms SCSI Disk O~tical

500AT Internal 5.25" HH RO - 500ms PRO Disk Optical

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NUMBER FACTOR TIME

Reference Technology (continued...)

500AT Int. SCSI 5.25" HH RO - 500ms SCSI Disk O~tical

500PS2 External 5.25" HH RO - 500ms PRO Disk O~tical

500PS2 Ext SCSI 5.25" HH RO - 500ms SCSI Disk Optical

Relax Technology
500AT Dual SCSI 5.25" HH RO - 500ms SCSI Disk O~tical

Ricoh
RO-5030E II 5.25" HH WMRM 652MB 67ms SCSI Cart ­
RA-9100H 5.25" HH WORM 800MB 168ms SCSI Cart ­
RS-9200E II 5.25" FH WMRM 652MB 67ms SCSI Cart ­

SONY
CDU-7205 5.25" RO 600MB 340ms IDE - ­
CDU-7211 5.25" RO 600MB 380ms SCSI - ­
SMO-D501/C501 5.25" WMRM 650MB 95ms SCSI - ­
SMO-S501 5.25" WMRM 650MB 95ms SCSI - ­

SST Storage
STAK II 5.25" WMRM 650MB 67ms SCSI - ­

Storage Dimensions
Erasable O~tical 5.25" WMRM 562MB 107ms SCSI - ­
LNE1-1000AT 5.25" WMRM 900MB 49ms SCSI - ­
LSE1-1000AT 5.25" WMRM 900MB 49ms SCSI - ­
MCE880-HC1 5.25" WMRM 900MB 49ms SCSI - -

Summus Company
SO-600 5.25" WMRM 594MB 900ms SCSI - ­
Sumo System
RSSM600-C 5.25" WMRM 594MB 50ms SCSI Cart ­
RSSM600 DEC 5.25" WMRM 594MB 50ms SCSI Cart ­
RSSM600S(Sun) 5.25" WMRM 594MB 50ms SCSI(S) Cart -
Tantly
CDR-1000 5.25" RO 600MB 1000ms Prop - -
Techmar
Laservault 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 107ms SCSI - ­
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MODEL FORM TYPE CAPACITY ACCESS INTERFACE MEDIA AUDIO

NUMBER FACTOR TIME

Texel
OM-5021 5.25" RO 600MB 340ms SCSI - ­

Todd
TCOR-6000 5.25" RO 600MB 340ms Prop - -

Toshiba
TXM-3301-E1 5.25" RO 600MB 325ms SCSI - ­
WM-070 5.25" WORM 900MB 90ms SCSI - ­
XM-3301-A1 MAC 5.25" HH RO 600MB 350ms SCSI(M) - Yes
XM-3201-A 1 PC 5.25" HH RO 600MB 350ms SCSI - Yes
XM-3201-PS/2 5.25" HH RO 600MB 350ms SCSI - Yes
XM-3201 B 5.25" HH RO 683MB 350ms SCSI Cart Yes
XM-5100A 5.25" HH RO 683MB 380ms SCSI(M) Cart Yes
XM-5100A PCF 5.25" HH RO 683MB 380ms SCSI Cart Yes
XM-5100A PS2 5.25" HH RO 683MB 380ms SCSI Cart Yes
WM-500 - WORM 5000MB 160ms SCSI Cart Yes

Trimarchi
Lase rAce 5.25" WMRM 600MB 45ms SCSI - -

Tristar
EE36QQ-10 525" WMBM 600MB 61rns SCSI - ­
PE3660-100 5.25" WMRM 600MB 61ms a-Bus - ­
PE3660-1R 5.25" WMRM 600MB 61ms SCSI - ­
PE3660-2R 5.25" WMRM 1200MB 61ms SCSI - ­

U.S. Design
001000-0 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 35ms a-Bus - ­
001000-S 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 35ms SCSI - ­
001000-U 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 35ms Unibus - ­
OT1000-0 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 35ms a-Bus - ­
OT1000-S 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 35ms SCSI(S) - ­
OT-1000-U 5.25" WMRM 1000MB 35ms Unibus - -

Xyxis
XY600RW 5.25" WMRM 574MB 61ms SCSI - -

Zetaco
SKR-600 5.25" WMRM 650MB 95ms SCSI - ­

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TAPE DRIVES

TAPE DRIVES

Tape Drive Interlaces

Listed below are the most common tape drive interfaces.

FLOPPY TAPE

The FloppyTape interface is simply an SA-400 floppy drive pinout.

Floppy tape drives can be connected just like a floppy drive and usu­
ally do not require a separate interface card. There is a performance
penalty paid for this convenience though: most floppy tape drives can
not transfer data faster than 500Kbits/sec. Some newer floppy con­
troller chips, like the Intel 82078SL and National Semiconductor 8477
can support IMbit/sec transfer rates with newer drives. National
Semiconductor integrated motherboard floppy and PCI I/O con­
trollers also support IMbit/sec transfer rates. Some new chips will
support 2Mbit/sec transfer rates, although we aren't aware of any tape
drives that can run that fast.

PERTEe

The Pertec standard interface dates back to the mainframe tape

drives of the early 70's. Nearly all 9 track reel to reel tape drives use
the Pertec interface. Pertec and Fujitsu 9 track drives are still com­
monly used for information interchange between minicomputers,
mainframes, and PC's.

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QIC02

QIC-02 is a hardware interface and software command set stan­

dard. QIC-02 drives have an imbedded microprocessor which con­
trols them and uses standard commands to read and write blocks of
data and control the tape (similar to the SCSI interface). A QIC-02
style command set is also used by most QIC-36 controllers.

QIC-36

QIC-36 is a low level hardware interface used by most all DC600

style tape drives. This interface offers no "intelligence"; it connects
directly to the drive motors and heads. An intelligent controller is
required to use the QIC-36 interface.

SCSI

The SCSI interface is now used on all of the newer DAT and most
1/4 tape drives. Many companies offer "bridge controllers" that con­
nect QIC-02 and QIC-36 drives to the SCSI bus. Faster high end tape
drives are also available with Fast & Wide SCSI-II interfaces.

ESCON

Escon is IBM's standardized high performance mainframe optical

fiber interface. Escon is used only on high end tape and disk storage
arrays.

FIRE WIRE

The Fire Wire interface has recently been standardized by the IEEE.
Fire Wire interfaces are now available on high end tape drives.

Data Compression and Honest Capacity

Since digital tape drives have inherently slow access times, they
are used primarily for backup and archival storage and large capacity
information transfer. Since most backup and archival processes bene­
fit greatly from data compression, many manufacturers include data
compression software with their tape drives. Many also advertise the
capacity of the tape drive AFTER DATA COMPRESSION. This advertis­

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ing is deceptive because the actual storage capacity of the tape will
vary depending on how much the incoming data can be compressed
before it is recorded. Most data compression schemes will compress
typical data to a maximum 2: 1 ratio. The actual compression ratio you
get will depend on the type of files you are compressing. Most graph­
ics and text files can be easily compressed, while programs generally
do not compress well. Some tape drives include data compression
algorithms on the drive. Examples of these are the Exabyte 8505CS
and Archive DDS-2 autoloaders.

Choosing a Tape Drive

To choose a tape drive, first determine the maximum capacity you

need. Beware of deceptive advertising when selecting a drive based
on capacity. While certain manufacturers may advertise floppy tape
drives with capacities of 800MB or more, many of these drives store
less than 300MB of data (not including compression). As we men­
tioned earlier, many types of data will not compress at all!
Another main consideration in selecting a tape drive is data trans­
fer rate. In PC applications, floppy tape drives are generally the slow­
est and SCSI drives are generally the fastest available. Using data com­
pression can slow data transfer significantly. The table below lists the
backup times and transfer rates of some typical drives tested at CSC.
These real world tests were made with a CSC Wide/Narrow SCSI card
connected to an Intel 120mhz Pentium motherboard. The actual trans­
fer rate and backup time you achieve will depend on several factors
including: processor speed, bus speed, hard drive speed, and controller
setup. So the performance you get may differ, but this chart does pro­
vide a relative reference.

TAPE DRIVE RELATIVE PERFORMANCE TESTS

Tape Drive: Archive/Conner 2750 1/41"

Interface: Fast SCSI-II
Controller: CSC PCI Wide/Narrow
Rated Capacity: 1350MB
Honest Capacity: 1388MB to end of Tape
Entire tape transfer Rate: 17.5MB/minute
Time to write 100M8: 6 minutes
Average Price (May, 1996): $195

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Tape Drive:
Exabyte 8500CS 8mm
Interlace:
Fast SCSI-II
Controller:
CSC PCI Wide/Narrow
Rated Capacity:
5000MB
Honest Capacity:
4870MB to end of Tape
Entire tape transler Rate:
9. 1MB/minute
Time to write 100MS:
10 minutes
Average Price (May, 1996)
$1595

Tape Drive:
Archive/ConnerDDS-2
Autloader PIN 4586NP
Interlace:
Fast SCSI-II
Controller:
CSC PCI Wide/Narrow
Rated Capacity:
4000MB per tape,
48GB per 12 tape cartridge
Honest Capacity:
4000MB to end of Tape
Entire tape transler Rate:
14.6MB/minute
Time to write 100MS:
6 minutes
Average Price (May, 1996)
$895

Tape Drive:
DEC/Quantum DLT 10
Interlace:
Fast SCSI-II
Controller:
CSC PCI Wide/Narrow
Rated Capacity:
10GB per tape
Honest Capacity:
10540MB to end of Tape
Entire tape transler Rate:
14.6MB/minute
Time to write 100MS:
6 minutes
Average Price (May, 1996):
$1795

Tape Drive:
Archive/Conner Travan
Interlace:
Floppy Controller
Rated Capacity:
800MB per tape
Honest Capacity:
425MB to end of Tape
Entire tape transler Rate:
4. 5MB/minute
Time to write 100MS:
20 minutes
Average Price (May, 1996):
$149

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Tape Drive: PerSci 9 Track 6250BPI reel-reel

Interlace: Pertec
Controller: MicroTech
Capacity with 9" tape: 165MB
Transler Rate: 5MB/minute
Time to write 40MB: 8 minutes
Average Price (May, 1996): $2195

It's interesting to note that the 8mm drives offer a transfer rate sim­
ilar to the DAT drives, although advertising purports that 8mm is much
faster. The speed of the floppy tape drive was slower than most CD­
Writers.

Extended Length TIf6S

The maximum capacity of a tape drive can also be increased using

an extended length tape. To increase the length of a tape cartridge,
the tape material must be made thinner than normal. Some thin tapes
tend to tear under heavy use. If you don't need the extra capacity that
extended length tapes provide, or if you use your tapes frequently, a
standard length tape will prove more reliable. Thinner tapes often
have an XL added to the tape part number. The chart below lists the
standard capacities of most common standard and extra length tape
cartridges.

STANDARD TAPE CAPACITY

Cartridge Type Length Tracks Capacity

(Ieet) (no compression)

DC 100 10MB 16 10MB

DC 1000 100 16 10MB
DC 1000 Alphamat 100 24 20MB
DC 2000 200 24 40MB
DC 2000XL 200 24 60MB
DC 2120 220 30 120MB
DC 2120XL 220 30 170MB
QW5122F 222 30 208MB
.315"Travan TR1 350 30 400MB
DC 615 150 9 15MB
DC 600 600 9 60MB
DC 600A 600 9 60MB

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STANDARD TAPE CAPACITY

(continued....)

Cartridge Type Length Tracks Capacity

(Ieet) (no compression)

DC 600A 600 9 60MB

DC 600XTD 600 15 125MB
DC 600XL 960 15 200MB
DC 6135 1000 41 1350MB
.315" 3M Travan TR2 800 24 600MB
.315" 3M Travan TR3 1200 24 1600MB
1/2" IBM 3480 Cart 200 18 200MB
1/2" IBM 3490 Cart 400 36 800MB
1/2" IBM 3490E Cart 400 36 800MB
4MM DAT (DDS-I) 275 Helical Scan 1300MB
4MM DAT (DDS-I) 275 Helical Scan 2000MB
4MM DAT (DDS-2) 275 Helical Scan 4000MB
4MM DAT (DDS-2) 360 Helical Scan 6000MB
8MM Exabyte 8200 175 Helical Scan 2200MB
8MM Exabyte 8500 175 Helical Scan 5000MB
DLT 2.6 200 Serpentine 2600MB
DLT 6.0 200 Serpentine 6000MB
DLT 10.0 200 Serpentine 10GB
Sony ID2 1500 Helical Scan 175GB
Ampex DST 2000 Helical Scan 165GB

Reel to Reel Tlops

9 TRACK 800BPI 2400' 9 20.7MB

9 TRACK 1600BPI 2400' 9 41.5MB
9 TRACK 6250BPI 2400' 9 162MB

Tape Technology Improvements

1/4 Improvements

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (The 3M Company) contin­

ues to push the capacities of its 1/4 and Travan tapes. In an attempt
to enter the midrange market, capacities of 100GB per 1/4 cartridge
are planned for late 1998. Tape widths have been increased to .315"

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per cartridge, and an attempt is being made to make the newer drives
downward compatible with older 1/4 cartridges.

Travan

Travan is a 3M trademark for data minicartridges used mainly in PC

applications. Travan tapes are up to 750 feet long and are slightly
wider (.065") than previous generations of floppy tape minicartridges.
Most manufacturers (including Colorado, Mountain and
Conner/Archive) have modified their drives to handle the slightly larger
Travan cartridge. Most of these drives can read and write smaller
capacity cartridges from the same QIC family. This makes the follow­
ing tapes generally compatible in newer QIC-80 drives:

DC2120 120MB
DC2120XL 170MB
QW5122F 208MB
TR1(Travan) 400MB

The newer TR3 series of cartridges are available in the following

capacities:

DC3010XL 346MB
QW3010XLF 425MB
DC3020XL 692MB
QW3020XLF 850MB
TR3 1600MB

4mm Improvements

Current 4mm DAT drives store between 1.3GB per 90M tape in
DDS-lformat to 6GB per 120 meter tape in DDS-2 format. Attempts
are being made to increase tape lengths to 200 meters while main­
taining acceptable reliability. DAT drives already use sophisticated
tape tensioning controls to avoid stretching and damaging tapes. New
standards should increase DAT capacity to 10GB per cartridge in the
near future.

8mm Future Improvements

One manufacturer, Exabyte Corporation, appears to hold a lock on

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8mm tape drive production. All their products use the SCSI interface,
and have evolved from the original 220KB/sec EXB 8200 2.2GB model
that offered good reliability but slow seek times, to the current EXB
8500 series which holds 5GB per tape and transfers at 500 KB/sec.
Their new product is called Mammoth and holds 20GB uncompressed
per cartridge, at sustained transfer rates of 1.1MB/s. As of May, 1996,
the Mammoth had not reached the market in volume. DLT drives are
significant competitors to 8mm products, and may overtake Exabyte
drives in the future.

OLT Future Improvements

DLT was originally developed by DEC in the late 1980's, and stands
for Digital Linear tape. DEC grew the technology to hold over 10GB
per tape. Quantum purchased this production line from DEC in 1995.
Development continues on tapes that will hold over 50GB in the near
future. DLT drives hold the best reputation for reliability and have fast
transfer rates (I.265MB/sec sustained for DLT20 drives). Prices on
DLT drives are significantly higher than 8mm drives, but in mission
critical applications, the extra reliability may be worth it. DLT drives
have a good reputation for downward compatibility, so you can expect
the newer drives to read DLT tapes you may already have. DEC also
builds autoloaders for these drives.

101 and 102 Tape drives

4mm and 8mm tape drives were originally intended for consumer
applications like Digital Audio Tape and video camcorders. Two types
of video tape (D 1 and D2) have now been adapted for computer data
storage. These 3/4 helical scan drives are produced by Sony
Corporation, and are highly modified versions of professional video
recorders. These drives pump data at up to 40MB/sec an store up to
175GB per tape. These high end drives are extremely expensive
(around $125K), but transfer rates are impressive, and they provide
good competition for tape drive arrays in fast applications. Sony con­
tinues to improve the reliability and tape wear characteristics of these
drives. CapaCities over 250GB per tape are expected soon.

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CSC BENCHMARK TESTS

esc Benchmark Tests

e SC has selected several high performance drives for review. The

average seek times are those advertised by the manufacturer,

along with actual test results. Seek times were tested on Flexstar fac­

tory testers of the type used for factory final test.

Our PCI test computer was an Intel PCI motherboard with a

120MHz Pentium Processor. We used the CSC PCI wide/narrow con­

troller to connect SCSI drives, and the on-board IDE connector for test­

ing IDE drives.

Model: Maxtor 71626AP E-IDE

Formatted Capacity: 1620MB

Rated Average Seek: 14

Tested Average Seek: 13.7

Rated MTBF: 300,000 hours

Average Data Transfer Rate: 3,105KB/sec

Model: Conner CFP31200A E-IDE

Formatted Capacity: 1200MB

Rated Average Seek: 15ms

Tested Average Seek: 15.3ms

Rated MTBF: 350,000 hours

Average Data Transfer Rate: 2,630KB/sec

Model: Western Digital WDAP200 IDE

Formatted Capacity: 212MB

Rated Average Seek: 12ms

Tested Average Seek: 14.7ms

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Rated MTBF:
150,000 hours
Average Data Transfer Rate:
1,420KB/sec

Model:
Seagate ST15150WC SCA
Formatted Capacity:
4200MB
Rated Average Seek:
8ms
Tested Average Seek:
8.2ms
Rated MTBF:
300,000 hours
Average Data Transfer Rate:
5,240KB/sec

Model:
Seagate ST32550WWIDE
Formatted Capacity:
2100MB
Rated Average Seek:
8ms
Tested Average Seek:
8.6ms
Rated MTBF:
300,000 hours
Average Data Transfer Rate:
4, 130KB/sec

Model:
Micropolis 2217AV
Formatted Capacity:
2044MB
Rated Average Seek:
10ms
Tested Average Seek:
9.2ms
Rated MTBF:
300,000 hours
Average Data Transfer Rate:
3,110KB/sec

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SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE

T he software included with the Hard Drive Bible is a collection of

disk utilities that you will fmd useful. This software is copyrighted
by the various authors of the programs and provided through the cour­
tesy and with the written permission from manufacturers including
Maxtor Corporation and Seagate Technologies. Some of the programs
are referred to as "shareware", which is a means of distributing software
for evaluation before paying for it.
All of the programs have their own documentation and indicate
whether a fee is required after an evaluation period. A software utility
called PKUNZIP is provided by PKWare, Inc., and is used by typing:

PKUNZIP<ftlename>

If you need a manual for a difficult to fmd drive (including those not
listed in the jumpers section), try our automatic document printer. To
install the document printer, type:

HDBDOC<return>

or select it from the Windows ftle manager. The document printer

includes manuals for CSC products, including the disk drives sold by
CSC.

DISCLAIMER

CSC, DTC, Maxtor Corporation, and Seagate Technology expressly

disclaim any liability which may arise from the use of the software

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included with the Hard Drive Bible. To the best of our knowledge, this
software is workable and free of any major bugs, but no guarantee of
performance of fitness for any particular application is made. This soft­
ware is provided free of charge, but may not be duplicated without con­
sent as listed below.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

These programs are copyrighted by their respective authors and may

not be reproduced in any form without proper written consent. The
software enclosed is protected by US copyright law. Additional copy­
right and disclaimer notices may be contained in the ftles.

This list of the most commonly used CD-ROM ftles is provided by

Maxtor Corporation:

[Link] MAIN
116K 09/92 Run ftles daily, weekly, monthly
Runs ftles once a day, weekly, or on a certain day of the month.

[Link] PCMCIA
2.7K 11/94 SocketApp for >=10MB flashcards
2-Socket application for 10MB or greater Flashcards. This docu
ment is in WS for Windows 2.0 Format.

[Link] MAIN
73K 11/93 Driver for 3 drives in one system
Device driver to add a 2nd 16bit HDD interface to your DOS AT
(286+) system. Windows compatible.
Shareware, version 2.60 by Dustbowl Designs

[Link] MAIN
32K 11/93 Inquiry utility for up to 4 drives
Inquiry for drives on both prinlary and secondary drive ports.
Shareware, V1.0 by Dustbowl Designs.

[Link] MAIN
64K 11/93 Graphical HDD data transfer rate test utility
Graphical Hard Drive Test utility.
Shareware,Vl.O by Dustbowl Designs

[Link] MAIN
47K 03/96 7000 A series Low Level Format program
Self-extracting zip ftle.

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[Link] MAIN
47K 03/96 7000A series Low Level format program.
Self-extracting zip file.

ACCULOG.1XT 3RDPARTY
5.9 10/93 Acculogic IDE controller card documentation.

[Link] MAIN
3.5K 12/93 Notes on installing IDE & SCSI's on Amiga
Amiga computer installation notes and tips.

[Link] PCMCIA
15K 1MB Flashcard install into HP 95LX PC
1MB Flashcard installation procedure for HP 95LX Palmtop Pc.
This document is in MS Word for Windows 2.0 format.

[Link] PCMCIA
12K 11/94 2MB+ Flashcard install into PP 95LS PC
2MB thru 20MB Flashcard installation procedure for HP 95LX
Palmtop Pc. This document is in MS Word for Windows 2.0 format.

[Link] PCMCIA
12K 11/94 1MB Flashcard install into HP xOOLX PC
1MB Flashcard installation procedure for HP 100LX/200LX
Palmtop. This document is in MS Word for Windows 2.0 format

[Link] PCMCIA
10K 11/94 2MB+ Flashcard install into HP xOOLX PC
2MB thru 20MB Flashcard installation procedure for HP 100
LX/200LX Palmtop Pc. This document is in MS Word for Windows
2.0 format.

[Link] MAIN
2.4K 06/92 Tahiti Temp (TX-TEMP) /Scan
(SCANS The To Files (TX-TEMP/SCANSCSI) are to little tools to
check the temperature of a MaxOptix Tahiti Sub-System
(TX-TEMP) and Scanning all Host Adapters for SCSI-Devices
(SCANSCSI). All you need is an ASPI-DOS Driver installed for
each Host Adapter.
Christoph Kummer/datacomp ag/Switzerland

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AT_V1.ZIP MAIN
11K 09/92 ASPI-TOOLS
ASPI-Tool contains some programs such as SCSISCAN,
[Link],[Link], FMT-512, FMT-1024. Please
put this file on the Banyon for Michael Davis, Maxtor UK.

[Link] MAIN
101K 02/95 Runs CORETEST in "automatic" mode. That is,
it executes Coretest several times changing bl size each time.
CORETEST TEST UTILITY

[Link] MAIN
652 11/93 Beep error codes for AMI BIOS's
List of what errors the Beep codes stand for in the American
Megatrends International BIOS.

[Link] MAIN
159K 08/93 BIOS Bench Mark
Maxtor's BIOS Benchmark Program. Sorry, no documents,
how to use it and interpretation of results is up to you.

[Link] MAIN
81K 10/93 Boot Mgt Pgm
Manages boot up environments, ie: different [Link] and
[Link]

[Link] MAIN
3.6K 08/93 Turn 7000A CACHE on or off.

CARD [Link] PCMCIA

49K 06/94 Cardlock - Lock access to MobileMax Drvs
Cardlock V1.12 Limits access to your MobileMax card with
single or multiple passwords.

[Link] PCMCIA
618K 11/94 CardtalkV2.20.15 drivers for deskrunner
CardtalkV2.20.15 drivers for Maxtor's Deskrunner PC/AT
PCMCIA adapter.
Self-extracting ZIP file.

[Link] MAIN
271K 03/94 McAffee Virus Clean Vl12.

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[Link] PCMCIA
4.2K 11/94 Deskrunner COM Port problem tips
Some solutions for COM port problems encountered while
installing Deskrunner. This document is in MS Word for
Windows 2.0 format.

[Link] MAIN
64K 05/88 CORETEST - Hard disk benchmark utility.

[Link] PCMCIA
944K 07/94 Cardtalk V3.03 for Maxtor Deskrunner
Self-extracting ZIP me.

[Link] PCMCIA
1.1 05/95 Latest release of Desk Runner Drivers.
5/11/95

[Link] PCMCIA
4.7K 01/94 PC/AT Adapter for desktop computers.

DISABLE MAIN
23K 10/93 MAC pgm. Make MXT drives MAC Compat.
Makes MXT-1240s & rnxt-540S1 Macintosh compatible by
disabling Unit Attention. MAC Pgm should have Extent of NIT!

[Link] PCMCIA
63 07/94 Correct ID me for [Link].

[Link] MAIN
4.4K 04/95 Installation procedure for Disk Manager and OS
Written by: David Meisner.
For reference only. Contact IBM for support.

[Link] MAIN
10K 10/92 Run a file once a day or week
Runs a me once a day or once a week on bootup, for instance;
CHKDSK 1st thing in the morning or a Virus Check every
Monday.

DQWIK21 [Link] MAIN

129K 08/94 DiskQwik v2.11 - [Link] activates IDE block
mode transfer.

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[Link] MAIN
114K 02/92 Data Recovery Software. Reads BAD disks.

[Link] PCMCIA
2.0K 11/94 Adjusting CardTalk Drv Letter Assignment
How to use [Link] to reassign the drive letter for your
PCMCIA Hardrive in a DESKRUNNER PCMCIAAdapter.

[Link] MAIN

69K 10/93 HDD Diagnostic Pgm V1.6 Self-extracting

Tests IDE drives, either destructive or non-destructive.

By Larry Clanton

Self-extracting Zip file.

DSK_APP.DOC PCMCIA
5.2K 11/94 Deskrunner installation tips
Troubleshooting tips for installing MobileMax 1.8" hard drive
disks into Deskrunner PC/AT to PCMCIA adapter. This
document is in MS Word for Windows 2.0 format.

[Link] MAIN
12K 01/93 Show the IDE disk info. Includes C source code.

[Link] MAIN
32K 10/93 Boot Mgr Pgm
Boot up management, ie: different [Link] and
[Link] files.

[Link] MAIN
13K 08/93 Spec & Jumpers for ESDI drives
Specifications & jumpers for all ESDI drives.

[Link] MAIN
63K 08/93 CompsurfNovell2.15C w/WD1007-9 Cdr
A version of "Compsurf" to initialize Maxtor ESDI drives for
Novell Versions 2.15 to 2.2 (use this instead of the Novell
supplied version of Compsurf). ESDI controllers ONLY!

[Link] MAIN
22K 11/94 Estimate storage needs for back-up of files on
hard disk.

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[Link] MAIN
22K 07/92 Frequently Asked Questions about OS/2 v2.0

[Link] MAIN
11K 10/93 FBE Config Control Sys V1.5
Boot manager program.

[Link] MAIN
104K 11/94 FIPS: Nondestructive partition split utility.

[Link] MAIN
217K 07/93 Flexiback Plus:
Hard disk backup with compression.

[Link] MAIN
20K 01/94 Multi-drive disk space check info with graphic
display.

[Link] MAIN
103K 10/93 Colorful world clock/map
Shows world map with daylite/night time shadow.

[Link] MAIN
11K 04/94 To place 7000A drives in "sleep mode".
Programmable standby mode. Cause drive to spin down and
park after X amount of time with no activity. X = 20 sec. to
21.2 minutes. Energy Star compiant,AKA Green Pc. (Replaces
[Link]).
Version 2.2 by Sean Dykstra

[Link] MAIN
45K 08/93 Creates and manipulates hidden Dir's.
Creates and manipulates Hidden directories under the MSjPC
DOS environment. Great for parents with curious kids, and
vice versa. Doesn't show up in DOS nor in Windows, but are
nonetheless still accessible. Source code included, Quick
Pascal 1.0

[Link] IDE
2.7K 01/94 Generic "How To" IDE installation
IDE Installation example.

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[Link] MAIN
59K 02/94 Self-Extracting ZIP of all IDE drives
Same as the [Link] file. All IDE drive specifications, jumpers,
and parameters.

[Link] IDE
69K 09/94 Data on all Maxtor IDE drives
Specifications, parameters and jumper settings for Maxtor IDE
drives.

[Link] MAIN
56K 02/94 Specs & Jumpers for all IDE Drives
Specifications & jumper settings for all IDE Drives.

[Link] MAIN
25K 08/93 Displays info on IDE drives.

[Link] MAIN
30K 08/94 Displays info on IDE drives, indudingATA-2.

[Link] MAIN
3.8K 01193 Excellent utility reads IDE firmware.

[Link] MAIN
27K 03/94 To identify IDE drives, Cyl, Hds, Sect.
Identify IDE drives, finds cylinders, heads, sectors per track
etc., also shows serial number.

IDE_CMOS.TXT IDE
6.7K 09/94 Parameter listing for IDE drives
list of CMOS parameter settings for all IDE drives.

IDE_CMOS.TXT MAIN
6.7K 09/94 CMOS Parameters for all IDE Drives
CMOS setup parameters for all Maxtor IDE drives.

IDE_CTLR.TXT IDE
1.9K 09/93 Maxtor IDE adapter card
Jumper settings,ANSII drawing for Maxtor IDE adapter card.

[Link] MAIN
37K 03/96 Low Level format program for LXT-xxxA drives.
Self-extracting me.

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[Link] IDE
37K 03/96 Low Level format program for LXT-xxxA drives.
Self-extracting file.

[Link] MAIN
85K 10/93 Maxtor IDE test program
Maxtor IDE drive test program.

[Link] MAIN
354K 05/95 Ontrack's Disk Manager v6.03.05
Max-Blast software is required to install drives larger than 528
megabytes on a standard IDE interface or on an older BIOS.
NOTE: *Ifyou are using an EIDE interface this file is NOT
required, use the drivers provided with your interface for
correct installation.
* Providing your BIOS or interface support LBA.

USEAGE: MAXBLAST-d

This creates the sub-directory for OS/2

[Link] MAIN
81505/93 Diagnostic Utility for Maxoptic Products
Read, write, compare, low-level format any Maxoptics products ­
Tahiti, RXT, etc.

[Link] MAIN
131K 10/93 Test/Modify SCSI Drives
This is a test program for MAXTOR SCSI drives. This program
must be used with the Adaptec 154XX Or Bustek 54XX. For
more information on this program call Tech Support at
1-800-2MAXTOR. (If you don't have PKZIp, DI, [Link])

[Link] MAIN
134K 10/93 MAXTEST (Self-extracting ZIP)
To modify SCSI drive data table (capacity, bytes per sector, etc).
Must be used with and Adaptec 154X controller (or compatible).
Self-extracting Zip file.

[Link] MAIN
56K 04/94 Text file on all MiniScribe drives
Covers all MiniScribe drives. May not cover all jumpers tho!
Call 800-262-9867, Option 3 for FAX info Miniscribe jumper
setting info.

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[Link] PCMCIA
21K 03/94 Initialize MobileMAX 105MB Drive
To initialize the MobileMAX CMXL-105) PCMCIA drive.

MXTA_53.EXE MAIN
41K 03/94 MXT540A/AL Firmware Rev 5.3
MXT540A/AL Firmware Rev 5.3 code.

MXTA_54.EXE MAIN
40K 03/94 MXT540A/AL Firmware Rev 5.3
Firmware Upgrade for MXT_540AT Drive. Use only if you
have a problem, or it is recommended by a technician.
Self-extracting ZIP file.

MXTA_55.EXE MAIN
40K 03/94 MXT 540A/AL Firmware Rev 5.5
Firmware Upgrade for MXT-540AT Drive. Use only if you
have a problem, should be recommended by a technician.
Self-extracting ZIP file.

MXTA_60.EXE MAIN
41K 03/94 MXT 540A/AL Firmware Rev 6.0
Firmware Upgrade for MXT-540AT Drive. Use only if you have a
problem, or it is recommended by a technician.
Self-extracting ZIP file.

[Link] MAIN
30K 04/96 Low Level Format FOR MXT6540A/AL ONLYAM
Self-extracting zip file.

[Link] IDE
30K 04/96 Low Level Format FOR MXT6540A/AL ONLY
Self-extracting zip file

MXT_1-[Link] MAIN
205K 01194 MXT-540/1240S Firmware Upgrade to V1.5
MXT-540S/SL MXT-1240S Firmware upgrade Version 1.5.

MXT_SPIN. ZIP MAIN

175 04/94 MXTxxxxS Spinup delay program
Spinup delay modification for MXT1240S & MXT540S/SL
drives. For use if you don't have a big enough power supply
to power more than one SCSI drive up at a time. Inserts a 11-13
second spinup delay between drives.

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OMNIBKDOC PCMCIA
4.0K 11/94 MXL install tips for HP OmniBook300/430 into
HP OmniBook 300/430 laptop systems.
This document is in MS Word for Windows 2.0 format.

[Link] MAIN
5.4K 10/93 Control autoexec program executions
Have AUTOEXEC programs run daily, on Warmboot only, or on
Coldboot only.

[Link] PCMCIA
6.6K 11/94 MXL install for IBM Thinkpad 750 - OS/2
Tips for MXL drive install into IBM Thinkpad 750 using
OS/2. This document is in MS Word for Windows 2.0 format.

[Link] PCMCIA
7.1K 11/94 MXL install tips for Toshiba - OS/2
Configuration of MXL hard drive in Toshiba T4500,T4600,
T4700 systems running OS/2 ver 2.1. This document is in
MS Word for Windows 2.0 format

[Link] MAIN
9.4K 09/92 HDD Head park pgm
Hard Disk Head parking utilityV1.0 by Andrew Appel.

[Link] MAIN
23K 01/94 Provides HD partition table & controller info.

[Link] MAIN
1.1K 09/92 Head Parking Pgm from PC Mag
PC Magazine HDD head parking program.

[Link] MAIN
18K 04/95

[Link] PCMCIA
9.0K 01/94 Self-Extract me of all PCMCI devices
Self-extracting ZIP me of all PCMCIA devices (MobileMax,
MobileMax Flash, DeskRunner)

[Link] PCMCIA
6.0K 01/94 ZIP me of all PCMCIA devices.

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[Link] MAIN
28K 03/93 [Link] V2.04G
PKUNZIPV2.04G 2.1.93.

[Link] MAIN
197K 03/93 Self-extracting PKZIPV2.04G 2/1/93
PKZIP V2.04G 2/1/93 self-extracting file. Contains PKZIp,
PKUNZIp, etc.

[Link] 3RDPARTY
1.2K 05/94 Plug N Go External Parallel IDE Adapter
Adapter to allow use of a 1" high 3.5" IDE drive in an external
cabinet w/power supply, IDE to Parallel adapter and software to
install.

[Link] MAIN
58K 12/94 The Partition Resizer.
Safe HD repartitioning.

[Link] MAIN
70K 03/93 QuarterDeck DOS Protected Mode Interface
DOS Protected Mode Interface VO.9 by QuarterDeck. A
companion to QEMM386. Allows PKZIP/UNZIP to use EMS/UMB
memory and speed up execution dramatic1y! ZIP'd w/V2.04G.

[Link] MAIN
55K 10/93 QUick Info, on Drives, CPU, Speed, etc
Nice display of Drives with usage and space left, CPU type,
speed, etc.

[Link] MAIN
98K 05/93 Amiga IDE read multiple ftx V3.91
Latest version of RDPREP for Amiga. Fixes read multiple
problems by informing the Amiga to only use 255 sector
blocks instead of 256. This keeps the data intact.

[Link] MAIN
3.6K 10/93 How to build an auta-builder for a BBS.
How-ta-text file. If your BBS hangs while no one is around,
build this device to automatically reboot the system.

[Link] MAIN
584K 01/94 Ripterm v1.53
RIP graphics communication package. Try it on this BBS!

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R_UTILS.ZIP 3RDPARTY
1l0K 10/93 Reynolds Data Recovery Utility Demo.

[Link] MAIN
l.5K 10/93 Maxtor Nat'l sales office listing
Maxtor Sales Office Information.

[Link] MAIN
252K 03/94 McAfee virus scanner (Feb 1994).

[Link] MAIN
364K 02/95 VirusScan for DOS new version 2.1.5
(216)02/23/95 by McAfee, Inc.
Scans and cleans PC's/LAN's for known and new viruses.
Requires DOS 3.0+

[Link] MAIN
99K 10/93 RS232 Data Analyzer Scope SelfExtracting
View RS232 data streams to analyze modem/comm problems.
V1.40

[Link] MAIN
1.7K 01/94 Generic "How To" SCSI Installation.

[Link] SCSI
1.7K 01/94 Generic "How To" SCSI Installation.
SCSI installation example.

[Link] MAIN
205K 05/93 Specs & Jumpers for all SCSI Drives
Specifications & jumper settings for all SCSI Drives.

[Link] SCSI
205K 11/93 Specs & jumpers for all SCSI Drives.

[Link] PCMCIA
3.2K 11/94 MXL install for FD SCSI2GO w/Deskrunner
Configuration of Future Domain SCSI2GO PCMCIA
Controller Kit with the Mobilemax Deskrunner. This document
is in MS Word for Windows 2.0 format

[Link] MAIN
3.5K 08/93 How drive seek times are determined
Document explaining seektime measurment.

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[Link] IDE
1.8K 12/93 Acculogic sIDE-3 IDE Adapter card
IDE-3 Adapter. ANSII Drawing, jumpers, etc.

[Link] MAIN
9.4K 09/92 Text File:MS [Link] & DblBuffer
Text file from MicroSoft about using Smartdrive & Double
Buffering

[Link] MAIN
42K 05/93 For Panther drives to set Spinup option
For Panther PO-12S or Pl-17S drives with "Origional"PCBs.
This program sets the Spinup Option to spin when power is
applied, or spin up by SCSI ID sequence, or spin up each
drive in 13 second intervals. Panther drives with "Common"
PCBs use jumpers and don't need this program.

[Link] PCMCIA
177K 05/95 Stacker files, preloaded on flashcards.

TCAL MAIN
24K 07/94 MXT-S Thermal Calib. on/off for MAC
For MXT-1240S & MXT-540SL Drives. For Macintosh computers
Turn TCAL on or off for data streaming. Caution! Let drive
"warm up" for about 1 hour before using. Do NOT leave TCAL
disable for too long, or drive crash will result.

[Link] MAIN
24K 07/94 Turn MXT-S Thermal Calibration on/off
For MXT-1240S & MXT-540SL drives. Turn T-Cal on or off from
this program. Use with caution, let drive "warm up" for
leastone hour befor using. Leaving TCAL off too long (> 1 hr)
could crash the drive!!! Self-extracting zip file.

[Link] PCMCIA
533K 04/95 True Flash Driver v3.2.05
USEAGE: [Link]

[Link] MAIN
8.9K 09/92 HDD timed head parking pgm
HDD head parking program, moves heads to parking zone after
selectable period of HDD inactivity.

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[Link] MAIN
2.3K 0892 Checking UNIT-ATfENTION on SCSI Device
This program is for checking the Unit-Attention (enabled or
disabled) on every connected SCSI device supported by the
Adaptec-ASPI-Driver.

[Link] MAIN
72K 01/95 An extensive listing of USA BBS's!

[Link] MAIN
48K 01/95 Over 100,000 FAX numbers! A must have!

[Link] MAIN
32K 06/94 YYENCODE/UUDECODE for DOS V5.20
For ASCII encoding and decoding of binary files. Usefid
for exchanging files through Internet EMail attachments when
binary attachments won't work.

[Link] MAIN
61K 10/93 PCMag 2/26/92 Incl. MBOOT Boot Manager Program
PC Magazine Vol 10, Number 4. Includes MBOOT boot manager
program.

[Link] MAIN
65K 11/94 Virus Sinmlator Ver 2C<ASAD><ASP>
Audit and demonstrate anti-virus protection.
Rosenthal Engineering's absolute neccessity for anyone serious
about virus defense, security and training. "Unreservedly
recommended!" by Computer Virus Developments Quarterly.
Used in tests conducted by National Software Testing Labs for
Software Digest and PC Digest. Written about in Computerworld,
Virus Bulletin, Virus News Int., Telecomputing, etc.

[Link] MAIN
28K 12/94 Reports disk space WASTED due to cluster size.

MAIN
789 01/94 Win for WkGrps Fast File Access" Fix"
If you're having problems with Windows for Workgroups,
"Fast File Access" not working or working slowly, try these
changes .....

[Link] MAIN
952K 03/95 IBM Driver for OS/2 for drives larger than 528

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[Link] PCMCIA
33K 04/94 PCMCIA White Papers (about PCMCIA)
PCMCIA Whitepapers

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SYSTEM NOTES

U se the following pages to enter data pertaining to your system.

This information may be required if you need to call a dealer for
technical assistance or if you have a system failure.

Computer

Make: ________________________________

Model: ______________________________

Serial Number: __________________________________________

Monitor

Make: _________________________________________________
Model: _______________________________________________
Serial Number: _______________________________

System BIOS

Make: __________________________________________________
Version: _

Motherboard

Make:-----------------------------­
Model: ________________________________________________

Serial Number: _______________________________________

BusSpeed: _____________________________________________

VVaitStates: _____________________________________________

Memory Installed: __

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Floppy Drive A

Make:

Model:

Capacity: _________________________

Serial Number: _ _ _ _ __

Floppy Drive B

Make: ___________________
Capacity: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Serial Number: _ __

Extended Floppy #,

Make: __________________________

Model:

Capacity: _ _

Serial Number:

Extended Floppy #2

Make:.

Model:

Capacity: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Serial Number: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Hard Drive #,

Make:

Model: _ __

Capacity: _______

Serial Number: _ _ _ _ __

Heads: ___________________

Cylinders:

Sectors per Track: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____

Hard Drive #2

Make: _ _ _ _ __

Model:_ __

Capacity: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Serial Number: _ _ _ _ __

Heads: _ __

Cylinders: _ _ _ __

Sectors per Track: _ _

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Tape Baclcup

Make:-----------------­

Model:-­
Capacity:. --------------------------------------------­

Serial Number: -------­

You may use the spaces below to paste a printout of your

[Link] and [Link] files.

[Link]

[Link]

Software

Program:­
Version: ­
Serial Number:

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Program:
Version:
Serial Number: ___________________

Program:_
Version:

Serial Number: ______

Program:

Version:

Serial Number:

Program: ________________________________________

Version:

Serial Number: _ _ _ _ _ __

Program: _______

Version: _____
- - - - - - - - - -

Serial Number:

Program: __

Version:

Serial Number: _____________________

Program: _____________________________

Version: ____________________________________________________

Serial Number:_

Program:

Version: _ _ _ _ ___

Serial Number: _______________________

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INDUSTRY PHONE NUMBERS

"T"1o the best of our knowledge these ABC Systems & Devel....(508)463-8602 Accoustic Research ....... (800)225-9847
.1 numbers are correct; but CSC can· Abekas Video Systems .... (415)369-5111 AcrossTheOcean Import.(415)660-7804
not assume liability for their use. Aberdeen ........................ (800)552-6868 Action Communications..(612)636-3559
Tech Support ............ (213)725-3360 Action Electronics Co ...(818)813-1500
#1 Components, Inc...... (800)424-6780 ABL Electronics Corp .... (410)584-2700 Action Multimedia ......... (800)322-3132
1776Inc......................... (310)215-1776 Able Soft ......................... (800)545-9009 Action Plus Software ..... (801)255-0600
Tech Support ............ (310)215-1776 Above Dariana Sftwr ......(800)892-9950 Tech Support ............. (801)255-0600
3COM Corporation ....... (800)876-3266 Above Software .............. GI4)851-2283 Activisilin........................ (310)207-4500
3D Visions-Stanford ........ (800)729-4723 Tech Support ............ GI4)851-2283 ........................................ (310)479-5644
3E Corporation .............. (800)682-5175 Abra MacDabra Sftwr.... (408)737-9454 Tech Support ............. (310)479-5644
3G Graphics ................... (800)456-0234 Abaracadata .................... (800)451-4871 Actix Systems, Inc .......... (800)820-1276
Tech Support ........... (206)774-3518 Tech Support............ (503)342-3030 Acucobol, Inc................. (800)262-6585
3M Company. ................. (512)984-3897 Abrams Creative Serv...... (818)343-6365 Acumos,Inc .................... (415)570-0535
3M Corporation ............. (800)362-3456 ABS CmptrTechnology..(800)876-80SS Ac:xiom Corporation ..... (501)329-6836
Tech Support ............ (800)362-3455 Tech Support ............ (800)876-8088 AD Costas Projects ........ (415)462-3111
3M Data Products-CA...... (800)328-9438 AC & DC ........................ (818)336-1388 Tech Support ............ (415)426-5040
3M Data Products-MN.....(612)736-1866 ACC-Alamo City Cmptr..(512)545-101O Ad Lib, Inc...................... (800)463-2686
3M Electrical Prods-TX ...(800)225-5373 ACC Microelectronics ... (408)980-0622 Tech Support ............ (418)529-6252
3PM Planet, Inc .............. (319)393-7932 Access Cmptr Compont.(800)332-3778 Ad Lib Multimedia,lnc ..(418)529-9676
7-Sigma ........................... (612)721-4280 Tech Support............ (214)380-801O Ad Research ................... (800)926-7365
A Bit Better Sftwr Publ..(206)627-6111 Access Technology, Inc ..(508)655-9191 Tech Support ............ (800)873-7365
A C Technology.............. GI4)228-1633 Acco USA, Inc............... .G08)541-9500 Adaptec .......................... (408)945-8600
A Cad-Group .................. (404)315-8901 Accolade ......................... (800)245-7744 Adaptive Software .......... GI4)729-3180
AJ Computer Supplies..GI4)895-5802 Tech Support ............ (408)296-8400 Adaptive Technologies ...(805)448-8832
A-Comm Electronics ...... (201)334-3017 Accts Microsystems ....... (206)643-2050 ADDA Technologies ....... (510)770-9899
A-Matie International ..... (818)855-8888 AcctonTechnology......... (408)452-4900 Addison-Wesley Publ... ....(800)447-2226
A.C Powerline ............. ..GI6)288-6870 Tech Support ............ (800)926-9288 ADDS.............................. (800)645-6504
A.]. Post ........................... (508)393-7192 Accufast Products .......... (800)447-9990 AddTech Group ............. (510)623-7583
A4Tech Corporation...... GI4)468-0071 Acculogic ...................... .GI4)454-2441 AdtronTechnologyCo .... (510)770-0120
AA Computech.............. (800)360-6801 Accurite Technologies ... (408)433-1980 Allegro MicroSystems .... (508)853-5000
Tech Support............. (805)257-6804 Ace Software Corp ........ (408)232-0300 ADI Systems, Inc ............ (800)228-0530
AAA International Co ....GI4)951-0747 Tech Support ............ (408)232-0303 ADllExecufold ............... (209)683-2126
Aadtech Micro Sys......... (415)659-0756 Ace Technologoes, Inc ...( 408)734-0100 ADIC .............................. (800)336-1233
AamaziogTechnologies.GI4)255-1688 ........................................ (800)825-9977 Adisoft, Inc ..................... (510)483-5605
ABA Systems/USA, Inc ... (801)561-8681 Acecad Inc ..................... (800)676-4223 AdjileSystems ................. (800)347-7621
Abacus Accounting Sys .(403)489-5994 Tech Support ............ (408)655-9911 Adobe Systems, Inc........ (800)447-3577
Abacus Concepts ........... (800)666-7828 Acer America .................. (800)848-2237 Tech Support - MAC.(408)986-6500
Tech Support ............ (510)540-1949 Acer Peripherals ............ (609)924-1153 Tech Support - PC ... (408)986-6530
Abacus Concepts ........... (800)666-7828 AcerTechnologies Corp .(800)833-8241 AdRem Technologies ..... ( 416)886-7899
Abacus Software ............ (800)451-4319 Achieva Computer......... (800)388-2918 Adtran,lPTT. .................... (205)971-8000
Abaton-Everex Systems .(800)821-0806 Tech Support ............ (408)894-0200 Adv. Instit'l Mgmt. Sftwr..(516)496-7700
Tech Support ............ (800)821-0806 Ad Us, Inc ...................... (408)252-4444 Advanced Cmptr Cable.(800)626-3608
Abbott Systems .............. (800)552-9157 Tech Support ............ (408)252-4444 AdvancedCmptrInnov.... GI6)383-1939
Tech Support ............ (914)747-4171 ACL Inc .......................... (800)782-8420 AdvancedCmptrTech ..... (212)679-4040
ABC Computer Corp ..... (310)325-4005 ACM, Inc ........................ (800)342-6626 Advanced Digital Info .... (800)336-1233
ABC Products .................GI4)373-9898 Acme Electric Corp....... (800)325-5848 Advanced Digital Sys...... (800)SS8-5244

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INDUSTRY PHONE NUMBERS

Tech Support............ (800)888-5244 Alf Products, Inc. ........... (800)321-4668 Amcom Corporation..... (800)320-4723
Advanced Electr. Supp.... (800)446-2377 ALfa Power, Inc. ............. (818)937-6529 Amdahl Corp ................. (800)538-8460
Advanced Gravis BC ..... (800)663-8558 Alias Research ................ (800)267-8697 Amdek Corporation ...... (800)800-9973
Tech SUppOlt ............ (604)431-1807 Tech Support............ (800)267-8697 Tech Support............ (800)800-9973
Advanced Hrdwr Arch .... (208)883-8000 Aiisa Systems .................. (800)992-5472 AME, Inc. ........................ (408)955-9666
Tech Support............ (208)883-8001 Alki Software Corp........ (206)286-2600 AMEC Cmptr Eronom... (800)759-5060
Advance Input Devises .(208)765-8000 All Computers................ (800)387-2744 American Grp. Cmptr.... (800)288-8025
Adv. Integration Rsrch ... (408)428-0800 Tech Support............ (416)960-0111 Tech Support............ (818)765-3887
Advanced Logic Rsrch ...(800)444-4257 All Electronics ................ (818)904-0524 American Business Sys.. (508)250-9600
Tech SuppOlt ............ (714)458-1952 Allegro Microsystems .... (508)853-5000 American Cmptr Engnrs ..(619)587-9002
Advanced Matrix Tech... (800)637-7878 Allen Communication... (801)537-7800 American Cmptr Exprss.. (800)533-4604
Adv. Micro Cmptr Sys.... (800)866-0829 Allied Cmptr Services .... (319)378-1383 American Cmptr Hrdwr. .. (800)447-1237
Tech Support............ (302)368-9300 Allied Telesis (AT!) ......... (800)424-4284 American CmptrRepair. ..(211)539-101O
Adv. Micro Devices ........ ( 408)732-2400 Tech Support............ (206)821-2056 American Cmptr Rsrces ...(203)380-4600
Adv. Micro Technology... (714)598-6124 AllMicro .......................... (800)653-4933 American Covers, Inc. ...(800)228-8967
Adv. Microcmptr Sys...... (305)784-0900 Alloy Cmptr Products.... (508)486-0900 Tech Support............ (800)228-8987
Advanced Network. ....... (408)779-2209 Tech Support............. (508)486-0900 American Cybernetics ...(800)221-9280
Advanced Software ........ (800)346-5392 Allsop, Inc. ...................... (206)734-9090 American Databankers .....(800)323-7767
Tech Support............ (408)733-0745 Allstate Offtce Supply. ... 014)692-9100 American Digicom Corp..( 408)245-1580
[Link] & Sevices ....... (310)676-0487 Alltech Electronics ......... 014)543-5011 American Digital............ (617)449-9292
Tech Support............ (310)676-0487 Alltel Corporation.......... (216)650-7000 American Ed. Service ..... 003)256-5315
Advanced Technology.... ( 408)942-1780 Almo Distributing .......... (303)595-7000 American Elect. Heater. .... (313)875-2502
Advanced Vision Rsrch ..(800)544-6243 Tech Support............ (617)272-3680 American Enhance, Inc .... (510)438-9180
Tech Support............ (800)544-6243 Alpha Systems Lab, Inc..O14)252-0 117 Amer. Financial Equip .. (513)436-0110
Adweeks Mktg Cmptrs..(800)722-6658 Alpha Technologies ........ (206)647-2360 American Fundware...... (800)551-4458
AEC Management... ....... (800)346-9413 Alphatronix .................... (800)849-2611 Amer. Healthware Sys....018)435-6300
Tech Support............003)450-2318 Alpha Wire Corp............ (906)925-8000 American Inkjet Corp.. (508)667-0600
AEC Software ................. (800)346-9413 AlpsAmerica .................. (800)950-2577 Amer. Laubscher Corp... (516)694-5900
Tech Support............003)450-2318 Tech Support............ (800)950-2577 Amer. Magnetics Corp... (213)775-8651
AER Energy Resources .. (404)433-2127 ALR................................. (714)581-6770 American Mngmt Sys.... (800)826-4395
Aeronics ......................... (512)258-2303 Alsoft ............................... (800)257-6381 American Microsys ........ (800)648-4452
AESp, Inc. ........................ (305)944-7710 Tech Support............ (713)353-151O Amer. Nat. Standard Inst... (212)642-4900
Aetech............................ (619)755-1277 Alsys ............................... (617)270-0030 American On-line.......... (919)942-0220
Afftnity............................ (800)367-6771 Altec Lansing .................. (800)648-6663 Tech Support............ (919)942-0220
Tech Support............ (303)442-4840 Tech Support............ (800)648-6663 Amer. Power Conversion .(800)800-4272
After Hours Sftwr-Aldus ...(619)558-6000 Altec Uusing Consumer...(800)648-6663 Tech Support............ (800)800-4272
Tech Support............ (619)558-6000 Tech Support............ (800)648-6663 American ProImage ....... (31 0)949-9797
AgData ............................ (209)784-5500 Altech, Inc...................... (314)576-5100 American Reliance, Inc..(800)654-9838
AGELogic,Inc ................. (619)455-8600 Alternative Cmptr Prod.... (805)522-4984 American Rsrch. Corp.... (800)423-3877
Agfa Compugraphics..... (800)424-8973 Altex ElectronicsAustin.... (512)832-9131 American Ribbon ........... (800)327-1013
Tech Support............ (800)937-7787 Altex Electronics-Corp ..... (512)655-8882 American Serv: Resource..(800)333-1157
Agfa Division .................. (914)365-0190 Altex Electronics-Dallas.... (214)386-8882 Amer. Small Bus. Cmptr.... (918)825-4844
Agfa Division .................. (800)424-8973 Altex Electronics-SanAnt..(800)531-5369 Tech Support............ (918)825-4844
Ags Computers.............. (908)654-4321 Altima Systems, Inc........ (800)356-9990 Amelican SOftware,Inc. ... (404)261-4381
Agsadivision ................... (508)658-5600 Altos Computer Sys....... (800)258-6787 Tech Support............ (404)261-4381
Ahead Systems, Inc. ....... (51 0)623-0900 Altron, Inc ...................... (800)678-8802 Amer. Suntek Int1 COrp.... (800)888-7813
Al Today. ........................ (304)965-5548 Altsys .............................. (214)680-2060 American Systec Corp...014)993-0882
Aicom Corporation........ (408)453-8251 Tech Support............ (214)680-2093 American Trader's Post..(301)695-8438
Aim Motherboard Corp .(800)786-2566 Altus Systems ................. (800)522-5887 Ameritech...................... (312)750-5000
Aim Tech........................ (603)883-0220 Tech Support............ (909)598-7769 Ames Supply Company.(800)323-3856
Tech Support............ (603)883-0200 Aluminum Filter Co....... (805)684-7651 Aemteck, Inc.................. (212)935-8640
AlQ Systems ................... (800)332-2999 Alumni Computer Grp..(800)387-9785 Amherst Inti Corp......... (800)547-5600
Tech Support.......... ..002)831-2999 Always Technologies ..... (818)597-1400 Amita Corporation......... (512)218-8857
Aitech International ....... (800)882-8184 Tech Support............ (818)597-9595 Amkty Systems, Inc.. :..... 014)727-0788
AJM, Inc. ......................... (408)980-8631 Alysis .............................. (800)825-9747 AMP ................................017)564-0100

AJS Publishing................ (310)215-9145 Tech Support............ (800)825-9747 ........................................ (800)522-6752

Al Expert Magazine ....... (415)905-2200 Alywa Computer Corp..013)440-1393 Ampex ........................... (800)262-6739
Alacrity Systems, Inc...... (908)813-2400 A.J.\1 Electronics (AME) ... (408)955-9666 Amphenol Corporation.(203)281-3200
Aladdin Sftwr Security... (516)424-5100 Ama Inc.......................... (416)897-2153 Amplicom...................... (619)693-9127
Aladdin SysteIDS............. (408)761-6200 Amatix, Inc..................... (8OO)869-0744 Ampro Computers, hlC..(800)966-5200
Tech Support............. (408)761-6200 Amax Applied Tech........ (818)300-8828 Amprobe Instrument..... (516)593-5600
Alamo Components...... (800)890-8900 Amax Engineering Corp..(800)888-2629 Amptron International..(818)912-5789
Aldridge Company,The. (800)548-5019 AMAZE!-Delrina Sftwr.... (800)367-4802 AMR. ............................... (408)732-2400
Aldus Corp. (Adobe) ...... (800)628-2320 Tech Support............ (416)441-4628 ........................................(800)538-8450
Tech Support............ (800)628-2320 AMBI Circuit Board E1ec...(800)879-2624 AmRam..........................(408)559-0603
Alexander Batteries ....... (515)423-8955 Ambra Computer Corp... (800)252-6272 Amrel Technology, Inc...(818)575-5110

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AMRIS Training Systems.(800)842-3693 Applied Data Comm......(714)731-9000 Arthur Anderson & Co .. (800)458-8851
AMS................................. (305)784-0900 Tech Support ............ (800)422-3635 Arthur Dent Associates ..(508)858-3742
........................................ (800)886-3536 Applied Design Co ........ (612)378-0094 Articulate Systems ......... (800)443-7077
Arnstrad Inc .................... (800)999-0174 Applied Instruments ......(5lO)490-7117 Tech Support ............ (617)935-2220
Arntec Cmptr Services...(515)270-2480 Applied Magnetics Corp.(800)328-5640 Artisoft............................ (800)846-9726
ArnTech Organization....(617)344-1550 Applied Microsystems ... (800)426-3925 Tech Support............ (602)670-7000
Arntron Inc ..................... (213)721-1717 Applied Optical Media .. (SOO)321-7259 Artist Graphics ............... (800)627-8478
Anacapa Micro Prods .... (805)339-0305 Tech Support............ (SOO)321-7259 Artnet International ....... (203)348-1141
Anacom General Corp ..(714)774-8080 Applix, Inc ......................(508)870-0300 Asante Technologies ...... (800)662-9686
Anacomp, Inc ................. (317)844-9666 Tech Support ............ (800)827-7549 Tech Support ............ (800)662-7464
Analog & Digital Periph.(513)339-2241 Appoint.. ........................ (800)448-1184 ASCII Group, Inc., The... (301)718-2600
Analog Devices, Inc ....... (800)426-2564 Tech Support ............ (800)448-1184 Ascom Timeplex, Inc ..... (800)669-2298
Analog Technology Ctr.. (603)673-0404 APPRO Intemational..... (40S)985-5359 ASD Software, Inc .......... (900)624-2594
Analog Technology Corp.(818)357-0098 Tech Support ............ (408)448-6093 Tech Support............ (900)624-2594
Analogic Corporation.... (800)343-8333 Approach Software-Lotus..(800)277-7622 Asean CmptrTechn ........ (909)598-2S28
Analysts Int'l. Corp ......... (800)328-9929 Tech Support............ (508)988-2500 Tech Support............ (909)598-5498
Analytical Software ........ (206)362-2855 Apricom......................... (619)271-4880 Ashby Industries, Inc ..... (405)722-1705
AnaTek Corporation...... (800)999-0304 APS Packaging Systems ..(201)575-1040 Ashton-Tate (Borland) .... ( 408)431-1000
Ancot Corporation ......... ( 415)322-5322 APS Technologies ........... (800)235-2753 Asia Communications .... (514)434-9373
Anderson Bell................. (303)940-0595 Aptech Systems .............. (8OO)443-3732 Asia Source ..................... (5lO)226-8000
Andgate Systems Corp ...(714)468-3084 Aquidneck Sys. Int'l... .....(401)295-2691 Tech Support............ (5lO)226-8878
Ando Corporation ......... (301)294-3365 AR Industries (CP+) .......(800)274-4277 Asian Computer Corp... (818)575-5271
Andor Systems, Inc ........ (408)996-90lO Tech Support............ (800)274-4277 Asian Micro Sources ...... (5lO)376-9111
Andrew Corporation ..... (310)320-7126 Arabesque Software ....... (SOO)457-4243 AsianSource Cmptr Prod.(708)475-1900
Andromeda Research .... (513)831-9708 Tech Support ............ (206)885-0559 Asiatek Inc ...................... (818)333-3802
Tech Support............ (513)831-7562 Arbor Image Corp .......... (313)741-8700 AS] Support Services ..... (800)262-0089
Andromeda Systems ...... (818)709-7600 Arche Technologies ........ (510)623-8100 Ask Computer Systems.(415)969-4442
Angelica Uniform Grp ... (800)222-3112 Tech Support............(800)322-2724 Ask-Me Information Ctr.(612)531-0603
Angia Communications.(801)371-0488 Archive Corporation......(714)890-8602 AskSam Systems ............. (800)800-1997
ANGOSS SOftware ......... (416)593-1122 Archive Sftwr-Conner....(SOO)821-8782 ASP Cmptr Products ...... (800)445-6190
AnixTech Corporation..(408)737-9935 Tech Support............(800)227-6296 Tech Support............ (408)746-2965
Anixter Brothers, Inc ..... (708)677-2600 Archive Technology........ (800)537-2724 Aspect Teleconm1 ........... (800)541-7799
Anjene International...... (908)704-0304 ArchtekAn1erica Corp ...(818)912-9800 Aspen Imaging Int'l... .... (800)955-5555
Ann Arbor Software ....... (800)345-6777 Arco Electronics, Inc. .... (305)925-2688 Assoc. For Cmpt'g Mach..(212)869-7440
Almabooks ..................... (800)462-lO42 Arcom Electronics, Inc ..( 408)452-0678 Assoc. Data Services ....... (800)772-9812
Al1swer Computer.........(SOO)677-2679 Area1V & Computers ... (SI4)453-3918 Assoc. Distr. Logistics ..... (800)443-3443
AnswerSet Corporation..(408)996-8683 Areal Technology, Inc.....(408)436-6800 Associated Research ...... (800)858-837S
Antec, Inc ....................... (5lO)770-9590 Tech Support ............(408)436-6843 Associates Cmptr Supply ..(718)543-3364
Tech Support ............ (51O)770-1200 ARES Microdeve1pnmt...(800)322-3200 Assoc. of Shareware Prof.(317)322-2000
Antex Electronics Corp ..(3lO)532-3092 Ares Software .................(800)783-2737 AST Computer............... (800)876-4278
Anthem Technology Sys.(800)359-3580 Tech Support ............ (415)578-9090 AST Research, Inc. ......... (800)876-4278
Anthes Universal, Inc ..... (800)828-0308 Arion Technologies, Inc. .(203)775-6939 Astea IntemationaL.. ...... (617)275-5440
Anthro Co ...................... (800)325-3841 Aris Entertainment.. ....... (3lO)821-0234 Astec Co ......................... (201)595-7001
Anvil Cases ..................... (800)359-2684 Arista Enterprises ........... (800)274-7824 Astec Standard Power.... (619)757-1S80
AOC Int'l (USA)Ltd ........ (800)433-7516 Tech Support............ (800)274-7824 Astra Computer Prods...(619)278-2682
Aox Inc ........................... (800)232-1269 Aristo Computers, Inc ... (800)327-4786 Astro Memory Prods ...... (800)652-7876
Tech Support............ (800)726-0269 Aristosoft, Inc ................. (800)338-2629 Astrocom Corporation.. (612)227-8651
Apex Computer............. (800)654-8222 Arity................................ (800)722-7489 Astrotech Int'l Corp ....... (412)391-1896
Apex Data ....................... (800)841-2739 Arix Corporation ........... (408)432-1200 Asymetrix....................... (206)637-1500
Tech Support............ (800)841-2739 ARK Multimedia Publ. ...(804)220-4722 AT &T Paradyne ............ (800)482-3333
Apex Software ............... (8OO)S58-2739 ArkayTechnologies, Inc..(800)786-2419 At&T ............................... (201)331-4134
Tech Support ............ (412)681-4343 Arkenstone Inc ..............(408)752-2200 AT&T Capital Corp ........ (800)874-7123
Apian SOftware ............... (SOO)237-4565 Arkwright Inc ................. (800)548-5lO5 AT&T Computer Sys...... (800)247-1212
Aplus Computer............. (8OO)886-2671 Arlington Cmptr Prods..(800)548-5105 AT&T Lang. Une Serv....... (800)752-6096
Tech Support ............ (800)886-3536 Tech Support ............ (708)228-1470 AT&T Microelectronics. (800)372-2447
APM Technologies ......... (404)476-3596 Arlington [Link] ..(703)524-2412 AT&T Natl Parts Sales Ctr..(SOO)222-727S
Appian ............................ (800)422-7369 Arnet Corporation .......... (SOO)377-6686 AT&T/NCR Crisis Mgmt..(SOO)626-3495
Appian Technology, Inc.(408)730-5400 Tech Support............ (800)366-8844 Atari Corporation........... (SOO)443-8020
Apple Computer, Inc ..... (8OO)776-2333 Aropa Corporation......... (408)734-2001 Atech Software............... (SI8)765-5311
Tech Support ............ (8OO)767-2775 Array Analysis ................. (800)451-8514 Aten Research,Inc ......... (SOO)755-0561
Applications Techniques.(800)433-5201 Arrow Electronics, Inc ...(800)932-7769 ATG Cygnet... ................. (8OO)729-463S
Tech Support ............ (506)433-8464 Arrowfie1d Int'l, Inc .......(714)669-0 lO 1 Athana Inc ...................... (800)421-1591
Applied [Link].(212)219-8945 Ars Nova Software .........(SOO)445-4866 ATI Technologies............ (416)882-2600
Applied Cmptr Servs ..... (8OO)525-2400 Tech Support............ (206)889-0927 ATITechnologies, Inc ..... (800)955-5284
Applied CmptrTech...... (214)271-6550 Artek Cmptr Systems..... (5lO)490-8402 ATI Technologies, Inc ..... (416)882-2600
Applied Concepts, Inc ...(800)393-2277 Artful Applications ......... (416)920-7395 [Link] Cmptr Serv.(714)953-4351

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Atlantic Cmptr Prods..... (800)245-2284 Tech Support............ (408)735-1437 Beame &Whiteside Sftwr..(416)765-0822
Atlantic Inc.....................(310)273-3163 Axion.............................. (800)829-4664 Bear RockTechnology. ... (916)622-4640
Atlantic Scientific Corp. (800)544-4737 Axis Communications... (508)777-7957 Beaver Computer Corp.(800)827-4222
Atlantis Laser Center...... (800)733-9155 Axonix Corporation...... (800)866-9797 BEC................................. (714)731-6116
Atlas Business Solutions..(708)208-1373 Axxion Group Corp...... (8OO)828-6475 BEC Computer...............( 408)954-8828
Atlas Micro Distributing..(310)530-6300 Axxis Software ............... (8OO)394-3549 BEC Inc. Cert. Calib. Labs.(8OO)523-3808
Atmel Corporation.........( 408)441-0311 Aydit1 Corporation......... (215)657-7510 BEC Lynkers ...................(714)731-6117
Atrix International Inc... (800)222-6154 Az-Tech Software ........... (816)776-2700 Backman Industrlal........(8OO)854-2708
Attachmate Corporation.(800)426-6283 Azerty Inc....................... (800)888-8080 Bedford Cmptr systems..(714)586-3700
Attain .............................. (617)776-1110 Tech Support............ (716)662-7616 Bel Merit Corporation... (714)586-3700
Attitash Software ............ (800)736-4198 Azure Technologies........ (800)233-3800 Belden Wire and Cable ... (800)235-3361
Attitude Inc .................... (714)680-8112 B&B Electronics Mfg...... (815)434-0846 Belgian [Link] Office. (213)857-1244
ATIO Technology, Inc... (716)688-4259 B&K Precision ................ (312)889-1448 Belkin Components....... (800)223-5546
Audio Digital Imaging .... (708)439-1335 B & C Microsytems ........ (408)730-5511 Tech Support............ (310)898-1100
Aurora Cmptr & Access.. (800)852-3344 Babbages Inc.................. (800)288-9020 Bell & Howell Prods Co..(708)933-3125
Aurum Software, Inc...... ( 408)562-6370 BackThru Future Micro ..(201)644-9587 BellAtlantic Bus. System..(800)634-9827
Austek Microsystems.....( 408)968-8556 Baggerty & Assoc., Inc... (808)875-2510 Tech Support............(215)296-6180
Austill Direct, Inc........... (800)752-4171 Baker &Taylor Aff. Label.. (8OO)775-4200 BellAtlantic Corp........... (215)963-6000
Austin Marsh Comm......(416)840-7840 ........................................(415)721-3333 Bell Atlantic CTS-MA......(8OO)688-1492
Auto Trol Technology. .... (303)452-4919 ........................................(415)392-4357 Bell Atlantic CTS-CA....... (8OO)345-7950
AutoDesk Inc................. (800)228-360 1 Tech Support............ (415)721-3333 Bell Atlantic CTS-CA....... (500)350-3475
Tech Support............ (8OO)873-3375 ........................................(415)392-4357 BellAtlantic CTS-PA.......(8OO)888-2622
Autodesk Retail Prods... (800)228-3601 Baler Software ................(8OO)327-6108 BellAtlantic CTS-ESS-WI..(800)888-2622
Tech Support............ (206)487-2934 Tech Support............ (708)506-1770 Bell Industries, Inc.........(310)826-2355
Automap......................... (800)440-6277 BallAerospace ................ (505)298-5445 Bell of Pennsylvania.......(215)466-7978
Tech Support............ (800)441-6277 Balt, Inc........................... (817)697-4953 Bendata Mgt Systems ..... (719)731-5007
Automated Crtrdge lib..(800)536-2251 Banctec Inc.................... (800)527-5918 Benedict Computers......(800)346-5186
Automated Design Sys ... (800)366-2552 Banctec Service Corp.... (800)435-7832 Benefit Concept Sys ....... (401)438-7100
Automated Tech. System..(516)231-7777 Bandy Inc....................... (214)272-5455 Bentley Company........... (617)221-8590
Automatic Data Process'g .(201)994-5000 Banner Band................... (800)333-0549 Be1Xe1ey Systems Design.(8OO)877-5535
Automatic TooVConnect.(800)524-2857 Banner Blue Software .... (510)794-6850 Tech Support............ (510)5~5535
Automation Technoiogy. ..(8OO)777-6368 Tech Support............ (510)794-6850 Berkshire Products, Inc..( 404)271-0088
Automatrix Inc...............(508)667-7900 Bantam Electronic Publ..(212)765-6500 Berg Electronics.............(717)938-7620
Automecha Ltd ...............(8OO)447-9990 Banyan Systems Inc....... (508)898-1 000 ........................................(800)237-2374
AutoSoft, Inc...................( 404)594-8855 Bar-Tec Inc..................... (800)433-1409 Best Cmptr Supplies......(8OO)544-3470
Autrec, Inc...................... (919)759-9493 Tech Support............ (8OO)356-1695 Tech Support............(702)826-4393
Autumn Hill Software .... (303)494-8865 Barbados Ind. Devel... .... (212)867-6420 Best Data Products, Inc..(818)773-9600
Auva Computer, Inc....... (714)562-6999 Barbey Electronics .........(215)376-7451 Tech Support............(818)773-9600
Ava Instrumentation...... (408)3 36-2281 Barcode Industries, Inc ... (301)498-5400 Best PC Supply, Inc........ (415)875-6888
Avalan Technology......... (800)441-2281 Tech Support............ (30 1)498-6498 Best PowerTechnology..(8OO)356-5794
Avalon Hill Game Co..... (410)254-9200 Barouh Easton Ltd .......... (800)268-9955 Tech Support............ (800)356-5737
Avance Logic Inc........... (510)226-9555 Barrister Info. System ..... (716)845-5010 Best Programs, Inc......... (703)820-9300
Avanpro .......................... (213)454-3866 Barrons Educational Serv.(8OO)645-3476 Beta Automation Inc...... (8OO)421-8462
Avant Industries, Inc...... (818)330-0166 Baseline Publishing ........ (901)527-2501 Bethesda Softworks ....... (301)926-8300
Avant-Garde Computing. (609)778-7000 Tech Support............ (901)527-2501 Tech Support............ (301)963-2002
Avantek Security............ (408)727-0700 BASF ............................... (800)669-2273 Better Business Systems ..(8OO)829-9991
[Link] Pert'ormance sys..(510)654-4600 Tech Support............ (8OO)225-4350 Tech Support............ (818)373-7525
Tech Support............ (510)654-4727 Basic + Micro Products. (510)887-8186 BGS Systems ................... (617)891-OOO0
Avatar/DCA.................... (800)348-3221 Basic Computer..............(216)873-1000 BGW Systems Inc.......... (310)973-8090
Tech Support............ (404)740-0300 Basic Needs.................... (8OO)633-3703 Bi-link Computer, Inc....(800)888-5369
Avery Dennison............. (818)858-8214 Tech Support............ (8OO)633-3703 Tech Support............(310)695-5166
Avery Intemational........ (800)252-8379 Basic Systems, Inc.......... (305)584-5422 Biblesoft.........................(800)877-0778
Tech Support............ (214)888-2699 Basmark. ......................... (216)621-7650 Big Blue Products Inc.... (516)261-1000
Avery labeL ................. (800)252-8379 Battelle Memorial Inst... (614)424-6424 Billary Research ............. (215)233-3200
Tech Support............ (214)888-2699 Battery Biz ...................... (800)848-6782 Biomation....................... (800)934-2466
Avex Electronics Corp...(800)877-7623 Battery Power Inc.......... (800)949-1000 Birmingham Data Sys .... (313)362-0860
AVI Systems Inc ............. (510)535-1020 Battery Specialties .......... (800)854-5759 Bis Technology Inc......... (818)856-5888
Avnet, Inc....................... (516)466-7000 BatteryTechnology Inc ... (800)982-8284 Bit 3 Computer Corp.... (612)881-6955
Avocet............................ (800)448-8500 Bay Technical Assoc. ...... (800)523-2702 BIT Computer Inc......... (800)935-0209
Tech Support............ (207)236-6010 Baysoft............................ ( 415)527-3300 Bit Software Inc............. (510)490-2928
AVR Technology Inc...... (408)434-1115 Bayware Inc................... (415)312-0980 Tech Support............(510)490-9470
Award Software, Ltd ...... (415)968-4433 BCCAdvanced Research.(714)752-0526 Bits Technical Corp........ (713)981-1166
Tech Support.. .......... (408)370-7979 BcrOP Inc..................... (213)383-0791 Bitstream Inc.................. (800)223-3176
AXA Corporation........... (714)757-1500 Beacon Software, Inc..... (800)753-2322 Tech Support............ (617)497-7514
Axelen Inc...................... (206)643-2781 Beacon Technology........ (719)594-4884 Bitwise Designs, Inc....... (800)367-5906
Axik COmputer............... ( 408)735-1234 Tech Support............ (719)594-4884 Biz Base-Santa Fe Sftwr..(8OO)833-8892

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Tech Support ............ (619)673-7355 Brown-Wagh .................. (408)378-3838 Cable Connection .......... (408)395-6700
BJS Electronics, Inc. ....... (408)456-8989 Tech Support............ (408)378-3838 Cable Systems, Inc. ........ (617)389-7080
Black & White Int'l... ...... (800)932-9202 Brown-Wagh Publ... ....... (408)378-3838 Cable-Tech......................(817)477-5013
Black Box Corporation..(800)321'{)746 Tech Support ............ (408)378-3838 Cables To Go..................(800)225-8646
Tech Support............ (412)746-5565 Bruce Krobusek. ............ (716)258-8722 Cabletron Systems .........(603)332-9400
BIackCurrantTecbnology..(714)432-6514 BSE Company................. (714)258-8722 CableWorks .................... (619)450-1929
Blackship Cmptr Sys...... (800)877-6249 BSI (Broadax Sys.) .......... (800)872-4547 CablExpress .................... (315)476-3000
Blaise Computing .......... (800)333-8087 Tech Support............ (818)442-7038 Cache Computers Inc ... (510)226-9922
BleuelAssociates Inc ..... (818)907-7162 BSM Computers ............. (800)888-3475 CACI International Inc .. (703)841-7800
BLOC Publishing Corp ..(305)445-0903 BTECH Inc ..................... (201)428-1779 CAD & Graphic Cmptrs. (800)288-1611
Blue Fin Technologies .... (603)433-2223 Budget Computer........... (800)370-1212 Tech Support ............ (415)647-9671
Blue Line Comm ............ (800)258-781O Tech Support ............ (800)370-1313 CAD Warehouse ............. (800)487-0485
Blue Rose Computer...... (800)685-3035 Buerg Software .............. (707)778-1811 Tech Support ............ (216)487-0631
Bluebird Systems ........... (619)438-2220 Buffalo Creek Software ..(515)255-9552 Cadec Systems, Inc. ....... (800)223-3220
Bluelynx......................... (800)832-4526 Buffalo Products Inc ...... (800)345-2356 Cadence Design Sys....... (408)943-1234
Tech Support ............ (800)642-5888 Tech Support ............ (800)345-2027 CADRE Technology. ....... (800)548-7645
Bluesky Software ........... (800)677-4946 Bull HN Info. System...... (800)999-2181 Caere Corporation......... (800)535-7226
Blythe Software .............. (800)346-6647 Tech Support............ (800)226-4357 Tech Support............ (800)462-2373
BMI Inc ........................... (415)570-5355 Bull Information Sys.......(800)233-2855 CAF Technology Inc ...... (800)289-8299
Board Exchange Inc ...... (407)678-2269 Bulldog Cmptr Prods ..... (800)438-6039 Cahners Publishing Co ..(617)694-3030
Boardwatch Magazine ... (303)973-6038 Bullseye Software .......... (702)831-2523 Caig Laboratories........... (619)451-1799
Boca Research............... (407)997-6227 Bureau Development... ..(201)808-2700 Cal-Abco ......................... (800)669-2226
Tech Support............ (407)241-8088 Tech Support ............ (201)808-2700 Calan, Inc ........................ (800)544-3392
BodyCello ....................... (619)578-6969 Bureau of Elect. Publ.. ...(800)828-4766 Calcomp .........................(800)541-7877
Bogen Communication. (201)935-8500 Tech Support ............ (201)808-2700 Tech Support ............ (800)225-2667
Bolt Beranek & Newman..(617)873-2000 Burndy Corporation ...... (203)838-4444 Calculus .......................... (305)481-2334
Bolt Systems ................... (30 1)656-7133 Burr-Brown Corp ........... (800)227-3947 Calculus Inc. ................... (305)481-2334
Bondhus Corporation ....(800)328-8310 Burroughs Corp ............. (800)247-5617 Calera Recognition Sys..(800)422-5372
Bondwell Industrial Co. (800)627-6888 Bus Cmptr Systems ........ (212)627-4485 Tech Support ............ (408)702-0999
Tech Support ............ (800)288-4388 Buse Communications ...(800)5 21-1117 Caliper Computer Corp ..(213)727-8530
BookTech Distributing ..(303)329-0300 Business Cmptr Sys........ (800)333-2955 California Peripherals .... (213)538-1030
Boole And Babbage, Inc. .(800)222-6653 Tech Support............ (804)420-6658 California Sftwr Prods.... (714)973-0440
Boonton Elect. Corp ...... (201)584-1077 Business Credit Leasing.(800)328-5371 Calif. Switch & Signal..... (310)538-9830
Borland ........................... (800)841-8180 Business Develop. Int'l...(201)891-1040 Calluna Technology........ (408)453-4753
Tech Support............ (408)461-9155 Business Logistics Serv. ..(901)395-7112 CalSOFTTechnology...... (805)497-8054
Bostek. ............................ (800)926-7835 Business Sense Inc ......... (801)963-1384 Caltex Software .............. (214)522-9840
Boston Bus. Computing.(508)470-0444 Business Sys. Direct.. ..... (800)777-4068 Caltronex ........................ (716)359-9780
Boston Cmptr Exchange.(800)262-6399 Business Vision Mgt Sys.(414)629-3233 Calyx Corporation......... (800)558-2208
Botton Line Industries ...(818)700-1922 BusinessWare Inc ........... (714)492-8958 Tech Support ............ (800)866-1 008
Bourbaki ......................... (208)342-5849 BusinessWise, Inc ........... (408)866-5960 Calzone Case Co ............ (203)367-5766
Bowers Development .... (508)369-8175 BusLogic Inc .................. (408)492-9090 Cambria Corporation .... (609)665-3600
Bracking,Jim .................. (408)725-0628 ButtonWare Inc ............. (214)713-6370 Cambridge Elect. Labs ... (617)629-2805
Brand Technologies ........ (818)407-4040 Tech Support ............ (900)555-8800 Cameo Communication..(603)465-2940
Tech Support ............ (818)407-4040 BuxTek Corporation ..... (408)492-9090 Camintonn Corporation..(800)843-8336
Bravo Communication ...(800)366-0297 Buzzwords, Int'l... ...........(314)334-6317 Campbell Services Inc ...(800)345-6747
Bravo Technology........... (51 0)841-8552 Byte Brothers ................. (206)271-9567 Tech Support ............ (810)559-5955
Tech Support............ (510)841-8552 Byte Info. Exch (B1X)..... (603)924-7681 Canada, External Affairs.(613)993-6576
BRC Electronics ............. (800)255-3027 BYfE Magazine .............. (603)924-9281 Canon ............................. (516)488-6700
Bretford Manufacturing.(708)678-2545 Bytel Corporation.......... (415)527-1157 Canon (Printers) ............ (800)848-4123
Brian Instruments, Inc ... (714)992-5540 Bytronix Corporation.... (714)879-081O Tech Support............ (800)423-2366
Brian RWhite Co ........... (707)462-9795 C C Steven &Associates..(805)658-0207 Cannon-Still Video/East..(714)753-7002
BrierTechnology. ........... (408)435-8463 C H Products .................. (619)598-2518 Cannon-Still Video/West..(714)753-4002
Tech Support............ (404)564-5550 C Hoelzie Associates ...... (714)251-9000 Tech Support ............ (714)753-4323
Bright Star Technology. ..(206)451-3697 CJ Carrigan Ent.. ........... (7I4)598-1276 Canon Cmptr Systems...(800)423-2366
Brightbill Roberts ........... (800)444-3490 C Source ......................... (816)478-1888 Tech Support ............ (800)423-2366
Brightwotk Develpment ..(800)552-9876 C&D Charter Pwr. Sys.... (215)828-9000 Canon USACEast)............ (800)221-3333
Tech Support ............ (908)530-9650 C&F Associates ............... (800)688-9112 Tech Support ............ (908)521-7000
Brim Electronics Inc. ..... (201)796-2886 C&S Sales Inc. ................ (800)292-7711 Canon USA(Mid West)...(708)250-6200
Broadtech Int'I. .............. (714)773-1820 C-88 International Corp .. (408)956-8345 Tech Support ............ (705)250-6200
Broadview Associates .... (201)461-7929 GTechAssociates Inc .... (201)726-9000 Canon USA(South East) .. (404)448-1430
Brock Control Systems ..(800)221'{)775 C-Tech Electronics, Inc ..(800)347-4017 Tech Support ............ (404)448-1430
Broderbund Software .... (800)521-6263 C Itoh Electronics, Inc ...(213)327-9100 Canon USA(South West) .(214)830-9600
Tech Support ............ (415)382-4700 C2 Micro Systems Inc. ...(510)683-8888 Tech Support ............ (214)830-9600
Brooks Electronics ......... (800)052-301O CA Retail Solutions ........ (800)668-3767 Canon USA(West) .......... (714)753-4200
Brooks Power Systems ...(800)523-1551 CA Technology, Ltd ........ (212)260-7661 Tech Support ............ (714)753-4200
Brother International ..... (908)356-8880 Cabinets Galore Inc. ...... (619)586-0555 CanTech ......................... (800)255-3999

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Capital Data .................... (517)371·3700 Cerner Corporation ....... (816)221-1024 Citel America Inc ........... (800)248-3548

Capricorn Systems.........(804)355·9371 Certified Mgt Software .. (801)534-1231 Citizen America.............. (800)556-1234

Capstone Technology. .... (510)438-3500 Certus Int'l-Semamtic .... (800)441-7234 Tech Support............ (310)453-0614

Tech Support............. (305)373-7770 CH Ellis Company Inc... (317)636-3351 Citrix Systems................ (800)437-7503

Cardiff Software Inc....... (8OO)659-8755 CH Products .................. (800)624-5804 Tech Support............ (800)437-7503

Cardinal Technologies .... (717)293-3049 Tech Support............ (619)598-2518 CJF Enterprises Inc........ (305)491-1850

Tech Support............ (717)293-3124 Chain Store Guide .........(800)927-9292 Clarify Inc ....................... (408)428-2000

Caritech Cmptr Corp.... (915)584-9817 Champion Bus. Sys......... (303)792-3606 Clarion Software ............ (800)354-5444

Carlisle Memory Prods ..(800)433-7632 Champion Duplicators..(8OO)752-2145 Tech Support............ (305)785-4556

CarNel Enterprises Inc ..(800)962-1450 CHAMPS Inc. .................. (904)795-2362 Claris Corporation ......... (800)325-2747

Carroll Touch ................. (512)244-3500 Chancery Software Ltd ..(604)294-1233 Tech Support ............ (408)727-9054

Cartridge Technologies ..(800)869-8570 Chang Laboratories ....... (408)727-8096 Clarity............................. (800)235-6736

Carvey Databook, Inc .... (716)889-4204 Tech Support............ (408)727-8096 Clark Development Co..(801)261-1686

Casady & Green............. (800)359-4920 Chaplet Systems ............. ( 408)732-7950 Clary Corporation .......... (818)359-4486

Tech Support............ ( 408)484-9228 Chapman Corporation.. (207)773-4726 Clear Software ............... (800)338-1759

Case Logic Inc. .............. (303)530-3800 Charles Charles & Assoc. (800)348-1354 Tech Support ............ (617)965-5019

Casecom Inc. ................. (408)942-5416 Chatsworth Prods. Inc ... (818)882-8596 Cleo Communications ... (800)233-2536

Casecom Technology..... (510)490-7122 CheckFree ...................... (614)899-7500 Tech Support............ (313)662-4194

Caseworks, Inc............... (800)635-1577 CheckMark Software ..... (800)444-9922 Cliff Notes...................... (800)228-4078

Casio. .............................. (201)361-5400 Tech Support............ (303)225-0387 Tech Support............ (402)421-8324

Tech Support............ (201)361-5400 Checkmate Technology. (602)966-5802 Clipper Products............ (513)528-7011

Castelle ........................... ( 408)496-0474 CheckSum ...................... (206)653-4861 Clone Technologies....... (314)365-2050

Tech Support............ (408)496-0474 ChemCorp..................... (510)226-6280 Clovis .............................. (508)486-0005

Catalyst Seminconductor..( 408)748-7700 Chemimnics Inc............ (800)645-5244 CMD Technology Inc..... (8OO)426-3832

Catalytix......................... (617)738-1516 Tech Support............ (800)424-9300 CMG Computer Prods ... (512)329-8220

Catspaw. ......................... (719)539-3884 Chen & Associates ......... (504)928-5765 CMI Communications ... (800)825-5150

Cayman Systems ............ (800)473-4776 CHEQsys ........................ (416)475-4121 CMo. .............................. (800)233-8950

Tech Support............ (617)932-1100 Cherry Electrical Prods. (708)662-9200 Tech Support ............ (800)221-4283

CBMAmerica Corp........ (800)421-6516 Cheyenne Software ....... (800)243-9832 CMP Publications ........... (516)562-5000

Tech Support............ (310)767-7838 Tech Support............ (800)243-9832 CMS Enhancements ....... (714)222-6000

CC:Mail........................... (800)448-2500 CHI/COR Info. Mgmt ..... (312)322-0150 ........................................ (800)555-1671

Tech Support............ (800)448-2500 Chic Technology Corp... (206)833-4836 Tech Support............ (714)222-6000

CCI ..................................(604)465-1540 Chicago Case Company... (312)927-1600 Cl\1X................................... (800)668-6413

CD Systems.................... (909)595-5736 Chicony America Inc..... (714)380-0928 Tech Support............ (800)285-2699

CD Technologies ............ ( 408)752-8500 Chinon America............. (800)441-0222 CNetTechnology. .......... (800)486-2638

Tech Support............ (408)752-8499 Tech Support............ (800)441-0222 Tech Support............ (408)954-8800

CD-ROM Direct.. ............ (8OO)332-2404 Chips & Technology. ...... (408)434-0600 CNS................................. (800)843-2978

CDB Systems, Inc ........... (303)444-7463 Chips For Less................(214)250-0009 CNS Inc.......................... (201)625-4056

CDC (lmprimis) ............. (8OO)852-3475 Tech Support............ (214)250-9335 Coactive Computing.....(415)802-2882

CDCE Inc....................... (714)630-4633 ChipSoft, Inc. (lntuit) ..... (619)453-4446 Tech Support............ ( 415)802-2882

CE Software .................... (515)224-1955 Tech Support............ (619)550-5009 Coast Computer Power.(800)822-2587

Celestica ......................... (800)461-2913 Chisholm ........................ (800)888-421 0 Coastal Electronics ......... (912)352-1444

Cellular Data Inc. ........... (415)856-9800 Chloride Power Elect .... (800)333-0529 Cobalt Blue ..................... ( 404)518-1116

Cellular Dig. Packet Data. (206)828-8691 Choice Courier Sys........ (212)370-1999 Coconut Computing ...... (619)456-2002

Cellular Product Dist ..... (310)312-0909 ChoiceTechnical Serv.... (714)522-8123 Coda Music Software ..... (612)854-1288

CenTech ......................... (800)255-3999 CHRONOS Software ...... ( 415)626-4244 Tech Support............(612)854-9649

Centel Corporation....... (800)323-2174 Chrysler 1st Commercial.(215)43 7-8680 Codenoll......................... (914)965-6300

Centon Electronics Inc..(714)855-9111 Chuck Atkinson Prog..... (800)826-5009 Coefficient Systems ....... (800)833-4220

Centennial Technology.. (508)670-0646 Ci Design Company, Inc..(714)261-5524 O>gnitechShopwr Help....(8OO)487-4275

Central Cmptr Prods..... (800)456-4123 CIBD............................... (510)676-6466 Tech Support............ (800)487-4275

Tech Support............ (805)524-4189 CIEAmerica, Inc............. (714)833-8445 Cognitive Systems, Inc... (203)773-0726

Central Data................... (800)482-0315 CIM Engineering, Inc..... (415)578-9998 Cognitronics Corp......... (800)243-2594

Central Point.. ................ (800)445-4208 Cimmetry Systems Inc .. (514)735-3219 Colad Group Inc............ (716)849-1776

Tech Support............ (503)690-8080 Cincinnati Bell Inc ......... (513)397-9900 Color Age Incorporated... (800)873-4367

Centrepoint S-WTech .... (613)235-7054 Cincinnati Milacron Inc.(513)841-8100 Colorado Memory .......... (303)669-8000

Centron Software .......... (800)848-2424 Cincom Systems Inc ...... (513)662-2300 Tech Support............. (303)635-1501

Tech Support............ (800)848-2424 CIO Publishing ............... (508)872-8200 Colorado Tech Designs ..(303)449-0963

Century Cmptr Mktg ..... (310)827-0999 Ciprico Inc. .................... (800)727-4669 Colorage ......................... (800)437-3336

Century Data Systems ... (919)821-5696 Circle Computer Inc. ..... (617)821-4114 Tech Support............ (508)663-8213

Century Microelect.. ..... (408)748-7788 Circo Computer Sys...... (800)678-1688 Columbia Data Systems.(407)869-6700

Century Software ...........(801)268-3088 Circuit Repair Corp....... (508)948-7973 Columbia Power/Data... (206)576-5045

Tech Support............ (801)268-3088 Circuit Test ..................... (510)463-2432 Tech Support............ (800)791·1181

CERA Inc ........................ (800)966-3070 Cirris Systems Corp....... (800)441-991O Comarco, Inc .................. (714)921-0672

Ceres Software ............... (800)877-4292 Cirrus Logic. ................... (510)623-8300 Comb.............................. (800)328-0609

Tech Support............ (503)245-9011 ........................................ (800)424-7787 Comclok Inc ..................(714)991-1580

Cermetek Microelect... ..( 408)752-5000 Cirvis Inc ........................ (714)891·2000 Comdale Technologies ... ( 416)252-2424

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Comdisco Parts..............(8OO)635-2211 Tech Support ............. (800)533-7839 Computer Gate Int'!. ...... (408)730-0673
Comedge Inc ................. (818)336-7522 CompuUnk Mgt. Ctr....... (310)212-5465 Cmptr Hand Holding..... (415)882-0517
Comlite Systems Inc ...... (800)354-3821 Tedl Support............. (310)212-5465 Cmptr Horizons Corp .... (800)847-4092
Command Corom. Inc ... (800)288-3491 Compulits Inc ................. (317)581-7600 Computer Hot Line ........(214)233-5131
Tech Support............ (303)752-1422 CompuMedia Techn....... (51 0)656-9811 Computer Hotline Mag ..(800)866-3241
Command Cmptr Corp.(201)288-7000 Compumetrics Inc ......... (212)323-8150 Cmptr Identics Corp ..... (800)343-0846
Conunand Sftwr Sys...... (407)575-3200 CompuRegister Corp ..... (314)365-2050 Computer [Link].(800)377-6810
Command Technology...(800)336-3320 CompUSA, Inc ................ (800)266-7872 Computer Innovations...(908)542-5930
Commax Technologies ..(800)526-6629 CompuServe ................... (800)848-8199 Tech Support ............ (201)542-5920
Tech Support ............ (408)435-8272 Tech Support ............. (800)848-8199 Computer Intelligence ...(619)450-1667
Commadore Bus. Mach ..(614)666-7950 Compusol Inc. ................ GI4)253-9533 Tech Support............. (609)450-0255
Conunon Cents Sftwr.... GI9)481-4682 CompUtAbility Cons ...... (800)588-0003 Computer Labs Inc ........(315)635-7236
Comnwlth of Puerto Rico.(212)245-1200 Compute Publications ...(212)4966100 Computer Lang. Mag...... (800)525-0643
Commstar, Inc ................ (612)941-8188 Computeach................... (206)885-0517 Computer Law &Tax..... (212)879-3325
Comm. Automation ....... (215)776-6669 Tech Support............ (206)885-0517 Cmptr Law Strategist... ..(212)741-8300
Comm. Research Group....(504)923-0888 Cmptr & Control Sol... .. (800)782-3525 Computer Law Sys......... (800)328-1913
Comm. Tech Group ........ (800)626-2715 Cmptr & Monitor Maint. .(800)466-4411 Computer Library. .......... (212)503-4400
[Link] Design........ (800)223-391O Computer Aided Mgt ..... G07)795-4100 Cmptr Locators Int'I... ... (407)627-7797
COMP USA..................... (800)541-7638 Computer Analysis ......... (808)848-4878 Computer Logic Ltd ...... (800)359-0599
COMPAC Microelect.. .... (510)656-3333 Computer Assistance .....(503)895-3347 Computer Logistics Ltd. (216)349-8600
Compact Disk Products ..(908)290-8087 Computer Associates... ..G06)505-6000 Computer Maint. Plus .... (303)427-5181
Tech Support............ (212)737-8400 Computer Assoc. Int'I.... (800)531-5236 Computer Maint. Serv....(800)333-4267
Compaq.......................... (800)888-5858 Tech Support ............ (406)432-1764 Cmptr Maint. Training .... (8OO)952-5977
Tech Support............ (800)345-1518 Cmptr Automation......... GI4)833-8830 Computer Mgt Service .. (510)732-0644
Compatible Systems ...... (800)356-0283 Cmptr AuxilIary Prods ... GI4)465-0911 Computer Marketplace. (800)858-1144
CompEd Inc ................... (800)456-5338 Computer Bay. ................(414)357-7705 Computer Media & Serv. .(800)798-9078
Compeq USA Ltd........... (800)852-0105 Computer Boards ........... (508)261-1123 Computer Modules Inc.(408)496-1881
Tech Support............ GI4)404-1619 Computer Book Club .... GI7)794-2191 Cmptr Mnthly/Reseller.. (205)988-9708
CompexTechnology. ..... (818)855-7988 Cmptr Bus. Services ....... (800)343-8014 Cmptr Music Supply ...... GI4)594-5051
Compex, Inc .............. ....GI4)630-7302 Tech Support ............ (317)758-%12 Tech Support ............ (714)594-6821
Complementary Solutions.(404)454-8033 Cmptr Buyers Guide ...... (212)807-8220 Cmptr Netwtk Serv-CNS.(303)682-0090
Complete Computer...... (415)549-3153 Cmptr BuyingWorld...... (617)246-3800 Cmptr Network Tech..... (800)638-8324
Complete PC, The.......... (407)997-9683 Cmptr Cable & Conn .... (201)993-9285 Computer Parts Outlet...(8OO)475-1655
Complex, Inc ................. .GI4)630-7302 Computer Care ...... ........G03)528-8700 Cmpter Parts Unlimited.(818)879-1100
Tech Support .......... ..GI4)630-5451 Computer Care Inc ........ (800)552-4283 Cmptr Periph. Repair..... (407)486-0011
Complus .........................(510)623-1 000 Computer Channel Inc ..(516)921-5170 Computer Place, The ...... (602)%2-1030
Compo Group Inc ......... (203)222-1335 Computer Classifieds ..... (206)643-2316 Computer Power, Inc ..... (800)526-5088
Component Sales Corp. (408)894-1870 Computer Clipboard..... (800)777-4932 Tech Support ............(908)638-8600
Comport......................... (408)437-2404 Cmptr Corom Specials ...( 404)441-3114 Computer Products ....... (305)974-5500
Comprehensive Sftwr.... (213)318-2561 Cmptr Commodities Int'l.(800)365-3475 Computer Prods Corp ...(800)338-4273
Tech Support ............ (213)214-1461 Cmptr Corom................. (800)421-1178 Cmptr. Prods. Plus (CP+).(800)274-4277
Compro Cmptr Services.(412)255-3616 Cmptr Compnent Source.(8OO)356-1227 Tech Support............ (800)274-4277
Compsee, Inc ................. (407)724-4321 Cmptr Compnents ......... (800)356-1227 Computer Publishers ..... G08)390-7000
Compteck Research,Inc.GI6)842-2700 Computer Connection...(800)552-2331 Computer Publ. & Adv. ..(914)833-0600
Compton's NewMedia... (619)929-2626 Cmptr Connection Corp.(612)884-0758 Computer Publ. Ent... .... (619)576-0353
Tech Support ............ (619)929-2626 Computer Control Sys... (904)752-0912 Computer Recyders ...... (800)466-6449
Comptronics .................. (919)779-7268 Cmptr Covers Unltd ...... (800)722-6837 Cmptr Ref. Products ...... (206)869-7840
Compu-D International. (818)787-3282 Computer Coverup ....... (312)327-9200 Computer Renaissance ..(612)942-5062
Compu-Gard Inc ............ (508)761-4520 Computer Craftsmen ..... (414)567-1700 Cmptr Repss Assn ..........(407)788-3666
Compu-Tek International.(800)531-O 190 ,Computer Currents ....... (415)547-6800 Computer Research ....... (800)245-271O
Tech Support ............ (214)994-0193 Computer Data Sys........ (301)921-7000 Cmptr Reseller News Mag.(516)562-5000
CompuAdd Corp ........... (800)925-3000 Computer DataVault... ...GI4)362-3839 Computer Reset.. ...........(214)276-8072
Tech Support............ (800)925-0995 Computer Design Mag .. (800)225-0556 Computer Resources......(800)662-0034
CompuCase .................... (800)255-%17 Computer Dis. Wrhse .... (800)726-4239 Cmptr RetailWeek Mag.(516)562-5000
CompuClassics ............... (800)733-3888 Tech Support ............ G06)291-7575 Computer Sales Prof... ...(800)950-6660
CompuClean.................. (800)444-9038 Computer Doctor.......... (512)467-9355 Cmptr Sciences Corp .... (213)615-0311
Compucom Systems...... (609)848-2300 Computer Doctors ......... (301)474-3095 Cmptr Service & Maint...(619)944-1228
CompuCover.................. (800)874-6391 Computer Dynamics ...... (803)877-8700 Computer Service Ctr.... (201)843-6290
Tech Support............ (904)863-2200 Computer Exchange ...... (404)446-7960 Computer Service Exp ..(502)366-3188
CompuD International.. (800)929-9333 Computer Expressions ..(800)443-8278 Computer Servo Labs ...... (800)220-6860
Tech Support............ (818)787-3282 Cmptr Factory Outlet... .(800)486-9975 Computer Serv. Supply...(800)255-7815
Compudyne ................... (800)486-8810 Tech Support ............ (602)829-7751 Computer [Link] ...... (214)241-2662
Tech Support............ (800)447-3895 Computer Field Serv......(617)246-4090 Computer Servo Group...(212)819-0122
CompuLan Technology..(8OO)486-8810 Computer Fixer.............. (215)568-1100 Cmptr Shopper Mag ...... (305)269-3211
Tech Support............ (408)954-8864 Computer Friends, Inc ...(800)547-3303 Computer Site Tech.......(305)425-0638
Compulaw...................... (800)559-4991 Computer Fun................ (619)279-1919 Computer Solutions .......(201)672-6000

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Computer support........(214)661-8960 Consmi Development... (310)835-%87 CPE Inc ........................... (214)313-1133
Tech Support ............ (214)661-8960 Tech Support ............ (800)654-8829 CPl .................................. (805)499-6021
Cmptr Support Prods .... (506)281-6554 Consolidated Electr........ (513)252-5662 Cpt Corporation............ (612)937-8000
Computer [Link].(800)5374262 Consultex....................... (800)243-3338 CPU Products ................. (316)788-3749
Computer Sys Assoc ...... (704)871-8367 Consulting Spectrum ..... (214)484-9330 Cranel Inc ....................... (800)727-2635
Computer Sys. News ......(516)3654600 Consultronics ................. (800)267-7255 Cray Research................. (612)452-6650
Computer Sys. Repair..... (310)217-8901 Consumer Tech NW ...... (800)356-3983 CRC Systems Ltd ............ (800)231-0743
Computer Task Group ...(716)882-8000 Consumers Software ..... (604)6884548 Creative Cmptr Apps ..... (818)880-6700
CmptrTechn. Review.....(310)208-1335 Contact East................... (800)225-5334 Creative Controllers ....... (800)950-6224
ComputerTechn Serv. ...(714)855-8667 Contact Software Int'l....(800)365-0606 Creative Data Products ..(800)366-1020
CmptrTerminal Serv...... (916)368-4300 Tech Support ............ (800)365-0606 Creative Labs.................. (405)742-6622
CmptrTime ofAmerica. (800)456-1159 Contek Int'l Corp ...........(203)8534313 Creative Multimedia...... (503)2414351
Tech Support ............ (614)759-0100 Contemporary Cmptr.... (516)563-8880 Tech Support............(503)241-1530
ComputerTrade Exch.... (201)226-1528 Continental Info. Sys...... (315)437-1900 Creative Programming ...(214)416-6447
Computer Trading Int'I.. (818)764-0615 Continental Resources ...(800)9374688 Creotec Corporation ...... (214)717-1272
Computer Trend Inc ...... (205)442-6376 Contingency Planning ...(516)997-1100 Crescent Project Mgt ..... (415)493-4787
ComputerEasy Int'L ..... (602)829-9614 Control Cable .................(410)298-4411 Crescent Software ......... (203)438-5300
ComputerGear............... (800)234-3434 Control Concepts Corp.(800)288-6169 Cresta Batteries .............. (800)638-7120
Computerland Corp ...... (510)7344000 Control Data Corp ......... (612)853-8100 Crisis Computer Corp ... (800)726-0726
Tech Support............ (800)922-5263 Control Technology........ (405)840-3163 Tech Support ............ (800)729-0729
ComputerLand Corp ..... (201)575-711O Controlled Power Co ..... (313)528-3700 CRM Cmptr Parts-ON.... (800)284-2865
Cmptrlnd Depot Repair ..(800)445-6879 Convergent World.......... (800)888-5093 CRM Cmptr PartsFL....... (800)759-5539
Computers For Less ....... (800)634-1415 Conversion Systems....... (714)870-1626 Crosby Creations ........... (800)842-8445
Tech Support............ (714)975-0542 Convex Corporation...... (800)642-0602 Crosfield Dicomed ......... (612)895-3000
Computers Inc ............... (800)6374832 Conway Engineering .....(510)568-4028 Crossly Group Inc The .. (404)751-3703
Computers Plus .............. (401)434-9180 Cook's Computer Maint..(805)323-6036 Crosstalk Comm. ........... (404)4424000
Computervision ............. (619)535-1527 Cooper Industries ..........(317)983-5200 CrossTies ........................ (214)732-9060
Computerwise Inc. ........ (913)829.Q600 Coordinated Service ...... (508)486-0388 Tech Support ............ (214)732-9060
Computerworld.............(508)879-0700 Copam USA, Inc ............. (800)828-4200 Crown Mats & Matting..(800)628-5463
Computime Inc .............. (800)423-8826 Copia International........ (706)682-8898 Crump Electronics ......... (303)9364407
Computone .................... (800)541-9915 Copy Technologies........ (714)975-1477 Crutchfield-Hardware .... (8OO)5374050
Computone Corp .......... (800)241-3946 Cordata ...........................(213)603-2901 Crutchfield-Software ...... (800)538-4050
Tech Support............ (404)475-2725 Core International ......... (407)997-6044 Crystal Computer Sys.... (31 0)946-1447
Computrac, Inc .............. (214)2344241 Tech Support ............ (407)997-6033 Crystal Semiconductor.. (512)445-7222
CompuTrend Sys. Inc .... (818)333-5121 Core Software Inc. ......... (713)292-2177 Crystal Services .............. (604)681-3435
Comshare .......................(313)9944800 Corel Systems Corp....... (800)772-6735 Tech Support ............ (604)681-3435
Comtech Publishing...... (800)456-7005 Tech Support............ (613)726-1990 CrystalGraphics Inc ....... (408)496-6175
Comtrade ....................... (800)969-2123 Corim Int'l Corp ............ (212)883-0030 CS Electronics ................ (714)259-9100
Tech Support ............(800)8994508 Cornell Computer Sys...(800)886-7200 CSC CompUSource ........ (919)460-1234
Comtrol Corporation ..... (800)926-6876 Cornerstone Data Sys.... (714)772-5527 CSP Inc. .......................... (617)272-6020
Concentric Data............ (800)325-9035 Cornerstone Imaging .... (408)435-8900 CSR.................................(201)671-7711
Tech Support............ (800)325-9035 Tech Support ............ (408)435-8900 CSS Laboratories, Inc ..... (714)852-8161
Concept Omega Corp ...(800)524-9035 Cornerstone Technology..(800)562-2552 CST Inc ........................... (214)241-2662
Conceptual Software ..... (713)6674222 Tech Support............ (408)435-8900 CTC Corporation........... (510)770-8787
Concurrent Computer...(908)758-7000 Corollary Inc .................. (714)250-4040 CTI.................................. (703)264-8900
Concurrent Computer...(908)8704128 Coromandel Industries ..(800)535-3267 CTS Services.................. (508)528-7720
Concurrent Controls ...... (800)487-2249 Tech Support............ (718)793-7966 CTSI International Inc ...(516)467-1281
Conde Systems ............... (800)826-6332 Corporate Mgt. & Mktg..(201)989-0229 crx International .......... (800)282-2205
Tech Support............ (205)633-3876 Corporate Microsystems.(603)448-5193 Tech Support ............(800)282-2205
Conductive Containers ..(800)327-2329 Corporate Software ....... (617)8214500 Cubix: Corporation........ (800)829-0550
Conley............................. (212)682-0 162 Corporate Systems Center.(408)734-3475 CUE Paging Corp ........... (800)858-8828
Conlux USA Corporation.(800)792-0101 Cortex Corporation....... (612)894-3354 Cuesta Systems Corp ..... (800)332-3440
Connect.......................... (415)435-7446 Corvus Systems, Inc ....... (800)426-7887 CUI................................. (800)458-6686
Connect Software .......... (800)234-9497 Cosmi ............................. (800)292-6%7 Tech Support............ (408)988-2703
Tech Support............ (800)234-9497 Cosmic Enterprises ........ (800)292-6967 Cullinet Software ........... (617)329-7700
Connect Tech Inc ........... (519)836-1291 Costa Dist., West............. (800)926-7829 Cumulus ......................... (216)464-2211
Connect-Air Int'L ......... (800)247-1978 CoStar............................. (800)426-7827 Curtis Inc ........................ (612)631-9512
Connectix Corporation.(800)950-5880 Tech Support ............ (203)661-9700 Curtis Mfg. Company..... (800)955-5544
Tech Support............ (800)950-5880 Costas Systems............... (510)443-2332 Tech Suppofl;............ (603)5324123
Connector Rsrce. Unltd.(408)942-9077 Costem Inc ..................... (408)734-9235 Custom Application ...... (508)667-8585
Conner International ..... (408)4564415 Cougar Mountain Sftwr. (800)388-3038 Tech Support............ (508)663-8213
Conner Peripherals ........ (408)433-3340 Tech Support............ (800)727-9912 Custom Cmptr Cable ..... (612)941-56S1
........................................ (408)456-3200 Counter Peripherals ....... (800)222-5871 Custom Real-Time Soft..(201)228-7623
Conner/Maynard Electr. (800)227-62% Courseware Technology..(800)736-1936 Cust. Satisfaction Rsrch ..(913)894-6166
Connexperts .................. (800)433-5373 ........................................ (619)452-2726 Customer Serv. Institute.(301)585-0730
Tech Support............ (214)352-2281 Courtland Group Inc. .... (410)730-7668 Cut Craft Inc .................. (817)332-6151

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CW Electronics .............. (303)832-1111
Data Plus, Inc..................(713)641-6158 DataSpec/ORA Electr..... (800)431-8124
CWay SOftware ............... (215)368-9494
Data Pro ..........................(908)75()'7300 Datastof.......................... (714)833-8000
Tech Support............ (215)368-7233
Data ProAcctg Software ...(8OO)836-6377 Datastorm Technologies..(314)443-3282
CXR Digilog ................... (408)435-8520
Tech Support............ (813)888-5847 Tech Support............ (314)875-0530
CyberTechnics Corp.....(408)98&9686
Data Processing Security..(817)457-9400 Datasure TechnolOgies ...(510)935-9899
Cybex Corporation........ (205)534-0011
Data Quest Hawaii.........(808)545-5482 DataSym Inc................... (519)758-58OO
Cyborg Corporation...... (617)964-9020
Data Race ....................... (210)558-19QO Datatech Depot Inc....... (714)970-1600
Cycare Systems .............. (800)545-2483
Tech Support............ (210)558-19QO Datatek Periph. Services ..(800)829-2099
Cyclades COrporation....(510)770-9727
Data Recording Prods.... (310)633-7198 Datatran Corporation .... (303)778-0870
Cyco International......... (800)323-2926
Data Retrieval Serv-FL .... (8OO)952-7530 DataTrek Corporation ... (219)522-8000
Cylix Corporation.......... (805)379-3155
Data Retrieval Serv-CA ...(800)942-4472 Datatronics Inc.............. (713)367-0567
Cyma Systems Inc.......... (800)292-2962
Data Services Corp........ ( 404)24().3700 Dataviz ............................ (800)733-0030
Cypress Research........... (408)752-2700
Data Set Cable Co.......... (800)344-9684 Tech Support ............ (203)268-0030

Tech Support............( 408)752-2700

Data Shield..................... (312)329-1601 Dataware ........................ (800)426-4844

Cyrix Corporation.........(800)462-9749
Data SOlutions ................(7I4)637-5060 Datawatch...................... (919)549-0711

Tech Support............ (800)462-9749

Data Spec....................... (8oo)431-8124 DATEC (WA) .................. (800)525-9905

D-C-Drives ......................(800)473-0960
Tech Support............ (818)772-9977 DATEC (OR). .................. (503)641-6644

Tech Support............ (713)333-2099

Data Storage Mktg-CO ... (800)543-6090 Datel............................... (508)339-3000

D-link Systems, Inc........ (714)455-1688

Tech Support............ (800)543-6098 Dauphin Technology ..... (708)627-4004

Da Vmci Systems ............ (919)781-5924

Data Storage Mktg-NJ. .... (800)424-2203 David Smith Software .... (508)249-9056

DacEasy, Inc...................(800)322-3279
Data Storage Mktg-TX ... (800)654-6311 David Systems, Inc......... (800)762-7848

Tech Support............(214)248-0205 Data Sys/Micro Connect..(800)445-3282 Tech Support............ (408)541-6884

Daewoo Int'l Corp.........(201)935-87oo Data Technology. ............( 408)942-4000 Davidson &Associates ... (800)545-7677
Dairyland Onptr Cnsult...(8OO)323-6987 Tech Support............ (408)942-4000 Tech Support............ (310)793-0600
Daisy Disc Corporation... (800)537-3475 Data Transforms ............. (303)832-1501 Davox Corporation........ (508)667-4455
Daisycom ....................... (214)881-4700 Data Translation .............. (508)481-3700 DayFlo Software ............. (714)474-1364
Dak Industries, Inc......... (800)325-0800 Tech Support............ (508)4B1-3700 Dayna Communications..(801)269-7200
DakTech Inc. .................. (800)325-3238 Data Viz.......................... (800)733-0030 Tech Support............ (801)269-7200

Dalco Electronics ........... (800)445-5342 Tech Support............ (203)268-4000 DayStar Digital ............... (800)962-2077

Tech Support............(800)543-2526 Data Watch.....................(919)549-0711 Tech Support............ (800)960-2077

Dallas Digital Corp.........(8OO)842-6333 Tech Support............ (919)549-0711 DBMS.............................. (415)358-9500
Dallas Fax Inc.................(214)699-8999 Data-Cal Corporation..... (800)223-0123 DC Battery Products...... (612)61().7478
Dallas Semiconductor.... (214)450-0400 Data-Doc Electronics ..... (512)928-8926 DCA................................ (404)740-0300
Damark International..... (800)729-9000 Tech Support............ (512)928-8926 Tech Support............ (404)740-0300
Dana Commercial Credit..(313)689-7ooo Data/Ware Devel. Inc. .... (619)453-7660 DCA/Crosstalk Comm...(800)348-3221
Danish Consulate Gen...(213)387-4277 Database Applications .... (609)924-29QO Tech Support............ (404)442-321O

Danpex COrporation...... (408)437-7557 Database Prog. & Design.. ( 415)905-2200 DCI Companies.............. (800)234-2202

Dantona Industries Inc..(516)59()'1515 Dataability Sftwr Sys ...... (212)807-78OO DCM Data Products....... (817)870-2202

Dantz Development......(510)849-0293 Datacap Inc.................... (914)332-7515 DCSI. ............................... (703)823-8886

Tech Support............ (510)849-0293 Datacap Systems, Inc..... (215)699-7051 DD &1T Ent. USA ......... (213)780-0099

Danwill Industrial Ltd.... (818)810-8880 Datacom Technologies.. (800)468-5557 Tech Support ............ (213)780-0099

Dariana Software ........... (714)23().138O Datadesk International.. (804)477-3473 DDC Publishing ............. (8OO)528-3897

Tech Support............ (714)23().1380

Tech Support............ (503)692-9601 Tech Support............ (800)528-3897
Darius Technology Inc...(206)483-8889
DataEase International... (800)243-5123 DEVC Professional ......... (215)957-1500
Dash Computer Inc....... (408)773-1488
Tech Support............ (203)374-2825 Decision Inc................... (903)586-0556
Dat Entry Inc.................. (407)339-5062
DataExpert Corp............ ( 408)737-0880 Decision Industries........ (215)674-3300
Data 3 Systems ............... (707)528-6560
Datafix Inc...................... (501)562-3554 Dee One Systems ........... (800)831-8808
Data Access Corp........... (800)451-3539
Datagate Inc................... (408)946-6222 Dee Van Enterprise USA..(800)878-0691
Tech Support............ (305)232-3142 Dataguard Recvry Serv.. (800)325-3977 Deerfield Systems Inc....(800)356-8170
Data Accessories Cor...... ( 416)292-9963 DataJets International.... (714)630-6662 Dees Comm. Eng ............ (604)946-8433
Data Base Solutions ....... (800)336-6060 Datalight. ........................(360)435-8086 Delkin Services Inc........ (619)571-1234
Data Code.......................(516)331-7848 Datalynx Marketing .......(604)765-1162 Dell Computer Corp...... (800)42().5150
Data Communications... (212)512-6950 Datamar Systems ............ (800)223-9963 Tech Support............ (800)624-9896

Data Comm. 2000.......... (714)255-7090 Datamate........................ (918)664-7276 Delorme Mapping ........ (207)865-1234

Data Connections.......... (800)225-1855 Datamation..................... (617)964-3030 Delphi............................. (800)695-4005

Data Depot..................... (800)767-3424 Datapath Technologies..(510)651-5580 Delphi Data.................... (800)335-7445

Tech Support............ (800)775-3825 Datapoint Corporation..(512)593-7000 Delrina Technology........ (800)268-6082

Data Engineering ........... (603)893-3374 Datapro Info. Serv.......... (609)764-0100 Tech Support ............ (800)268-6082

Data Entry Systems, Inc.(205)539-2483 Datapro Research Grp...(800)328-2776 Delta Computer Inc....... (201)440-8585

Data Envelope & Pkg .....(800)544-4417 Dataproducts (CA) ......... (818)887-8440 Delta Phase Int'1.. ........... (714)768-6842

Data Exchange Corp...... (805)388-1711 Dataproducts (NH)........ (603)673-9100 Delta Products ............... (706)487-1037

Data General Corp......... (508)366-8911 Dataq Instruments Inc... (216)668-1444 Delta Technology Int'I ... (715)832-7575

Data VO..........................(800)332-8246 Dataquest/Ledgeway.....(506)370-5555 Delta Warranty ............... (206)391-2000

........................................ (206)881-6444 Datashield/fripp Lite ..... (312)329-1777 DeltaPoint Inc................ (408)648-4000

DataMate NorthAmerica..(31O)31 ().5161 Tech Support............ (312)329-1602 Tech Support............( 408)375-4700

Data Pad Corporation.... (8oo)755-8218 Datasouth Cmptr Corp..(8OO)47()'2450 Deltec Corporation........ (800)854-2658

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Deltron Inc..................... (8OO)523-2332 Tech Support............ (612)941-8652 Tech Support............ (909)945-5600
Demosource................... (800)283-4759 Digital Vision .................. (617)329-5400 DrexlerTechnology.......(415)969-7277
Dempa Publications ...... (212)752-3003 Tech Support............ (617)329-5400 Drive Repair Servo Co..... (510)430-0595
Deneba Software ........... (305)596-5644 Digitalk ........................... (800)531-2344 DSA Systems .................. (508)477-2540
Tech Support............ (305)596-5644 Tech Support............(714)513-3000 DSC Communications... (214)519-3000
Departmental Tedm...... (201)786-5838 Digitech Industries Inc..(203)797-2676 DSE Inc........................... (808)578-0237
Depot America ............... (800)648-6833 Digitronix Inc................ (402)339-5340 DSG Communications...(306)665-6107
Desco Industries ............ (714)598-2753 Digitz .............................. (919)828-5227 DSK Inc.......................... (801)224-4828
DeScribe, Inc. ................. (800)448-1586 DigiVox Corporation..... (415)494-6200 DSP Solutions ................. (415)4948086
Tech Support............ (916)646-1111 DigixAmerica Corp....... (305)593-8070 Tech Support............ (415)494-8088
Design Creations ............ (209)532-8413 Direct Drives .................. (708)481-1111 DST Systems .................. (816)221-5545
Design Science .............. (800)827-0685 DISC ............................... (800)669-2333 DTK Computer Inc....... (818)810-6880
Tech Support ............ (213)433-6969 Disc &Tape Services .....(603)889-5722 Dual Group, Inc.............(310)542-0788
DesignCAD ..................... (918)825-4844 Disc Distributing Corp..(800)688-4545 Duble-Click Software .... (800)359-9079
DeskTop Graphics ........ (817)346-0556 Disc Manufacturing Inc.(302)479-2500 Tech Support............ (800)266-9525
Deskin Research Grp..... (408)496-5300 Disc Tec .......................... (407)671-5500 Dudley Software .............no main number
Desktop Al...................... (203)255-3400 Dismimagery.................. (212)675-8500 Tech Support............(615)966-3667
Desktop Sales Inc........... (708)272-9695 Discis Knowledge Rsrch.(8OO)567-4321 Duffy Consulting Grp.... (416)966-4015
DestinyTechn. Corp ...... (408)262-9400 Discount Micro .............. (800)574-3325 Dukane Corporation ..... (708)584-2300
DEW Int'l Corp.............. (800)326-7114 Tech Support............ (714)827-7090 Dumont Oscilloscope ... (201)575-8666
DF Blumberg & Assoc ... (215)643-9060 Discoversoft Inc............. (51O)SI4-1690 Duplication Technology.(303)444-6157
DFM Systems, Inc........... (800)922-4336 Discus Knowledge Rsrch.(416)250-6537 Duracell Inc.................... (203)796-4000
DH Serv .......................... (800)548-7862 Tech Support ............ (416)250-6537 Durham Off. Mach. Spec..( 408)462-4989
DH Tedmology.............. (619)451-3485 Disk Drive Repair .......... (206)575-3181 Dustin Discount Sftwre.(8OO)274-6611
DI/AN Controls .............. (800)878-3134 Disk Software ................. (800)635-7760 DW Smith &Associates.(415)349-7725
Diagnostic Technology ..(416)542-8674 Disk Technologies.......... (407)645-0001 Dyatron Corporation.....(800)334-3471
DiagSoft Inc................... (800)342-4763 ........................................(800)553-0337 Dyna Micro, Inc ............. (408)943-0100
Tech Support............ (408)438-8247 Disk's & Labels To Go....(SOO)426-3303 Dynamic Electronics Inc ..(714)855-0411
Diamond Cmptr Sys ...... (408)736-2000 Diskette Connection...... (SOO)654-4058 Dynamic Pathways ........ (714)720-8462
Tech Support............ (408)736-2000 Diskettes Unlimited ....... (SOO)364-3475 Dynamic Power System ..(800)422-0708
Diamond Data Mgt ........ (8OO)955-3330 Disks & Labels To Go .... (609)265-1500 Dynatech Cmptr Power.(800)638-9098
Diamond Flower Inst .... (916)568-1234 Disney Cmptr Software.(818)841-3326 Dynatech Corporation... (617)272-6100
Diamond Systems .......... (904)241-4550 Tech Support............(818)841-3326 DynaTekAuto. Systems ..( 416)636-3000
Dianachart Inc ............... (201)625-2299 DisplayTechnologies ..... (708)931-2136 Dynaware USA. .............. (415)349-5700
DIC Digital ..................... (201)224-9344 Distinct Corporation ..... (408)741-0781 Dytel Inc ........................ (708)519-9850
Dick Berg &Associates ..(619)452-2745 Distr. Logic Corp............ (714)476-0303 E-Cam Tedmology Inc...(602)443-1949
. Diebold .......................... (216)489-4110 Distr. Processing Tech.... ( 407)830-5522 E-Comms ........................ (800)247-1431
Digi·Data Corporation ... (800)782-6395 Distributed Technology.(206)395-7800 E-Machines .....................(800)344-7274
Digi-Key Corporation .... (800)344-4539 Ditek International ........ ( 416)479-1990 Tech Support............ (8OO)344-7274
Digiboard, Inc................. (800)344-4273 DiVA ............................... (800)949-2843 E-Systems ........................ (214)661-1 000
Tech Support............ (612)943-9020 Diverse Business Grp .... (604)596-6088 E-Tech Research Inc...... (408)988-8108
Digicom Systems Inc..... (8OO)833-8900 Diversified Case Co ....... (315)736-3028 E-Toor Corporation........ (818)333-5521
Digit Head Inc. ............... (703)524-0101 Diversified Technology..(SOO)443-2667 E-WARE .......................... (714)236-1380
Digital Comm. (DCA) .... (800)348-3221 DieskoAssociates ........... (201)435-8401 Tech Support............ (714)236-1380
Digital Computer Serv... (215)358-6045 DM .................................. (516)462-0440 Eagle Electronics ........... (800)992-3191
Digital Data Systems ...... (800)762-7811 DM .................................. (800)S21-3354 Eagle [Link] ..(214)539-7855
Digital Dynamics ........... (714)529-6328 DNA Networks, Inc. ....... (800)999-3622 Eagle Technology ........... (8OO)733-2453
Digital Engineering ........ (713)271-5200 Document Management..(602)224-9777 Tech Support............ (8OO)726-5267
Tech Support ............ (713)271-5200 Document Storage Sys ... (303)757-1455 Easel Corporation.......... (617)221-2100
Digital Equip. Corp-MA ..(8OO)332-737S DocuPoint Inc................ (510)770-1189 Eastern Time Designs .... (603)645-6578
Digital Equip. Corp-MAo .(800)332-4636 Dolch Computer Sys .....(800)538-7506 Easterntech Corp........... (800)289-8128
Digital Equip. Corp-MAo .(800)354-9000 Dominion Blueline Inc..( 416)444-6621 Tech Support ............ (800)685-5006
Digital Equip. Corp-MA..(508)841-3627 DotShop Inc...................(SOO)487-6025 Eastman Kodak .............. (716)724-4000
Digital Equip. Corp-NH ..(800)354-9000 Dover Electr. Mfg............ (303)772-5933 Easy Automation Sys ...... (800)627-3274
Digital Data Recovery .... (414)353-1219 Dovetail Comm.............. (800)432-1414 Tech Support............ (404)840-0475
Digital Mind ...................(407)354-0045 DowJones & Company..(800)922-0358 EAZY...............................(412)746-5500
Digital News & Reviews .(617)964-3030 DP NemethAssociates... (609)737-1166 EBS Consulting .............. (215)493-7315
Digital Processing Sys ....(606)371-5533 DP Tech.......................... (713)492-1894 Eclipse Marketing Inc.... (800)284-0779
Digital Products Inc....... (800)243-2337 DP-Tek, Inc. .................... (800)727-3130 Tech Support............(506)598-9640
Digital Products, Inc. ..... (800)243-3333 DPT-Distr. Process Tech..( 407)830-5522 Eclipse Systems .............. (312)541-0260
Digital Research ............. (800)848-1498 Tech Support ............ (407)830-5522 Ecol 2 ............................. (408)456-0272
Digital Review ................(617)964-3030 Dr. Dobb's Journal.......... ( 415)358-9500 Edgell Enterprises .......... (201)895-3300
Digital Solutions Inc...... (916)773-1551 Dr.T's Music Software ...(617)455-1454 Edimax Computer Co ... (408)496-1105
Digital Storage Inc. ......... (800)232-3475 Dragon Systems Inc....... (617)965-5200 Edison Tedmologies ...... (800)334-7668
Digital Sys. Research ...... (714)455-1620 Dranetz Tedmology....... (800)372-6832 Edmark ........................... (800)426-0856
Digital Typeface Corp.... (612)944-9264 Dresselhaus Cmptr Prod.(800)368-7737 Tech Support............ (206)556-8400

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Edmund Scientific ......... (609)573-6250 Eletch Electronics, Inc... (714)385-1707 Equilibrium .................... (415)332-4343
EDP Rsrch & Devel.. ...... (203)399-5018 Elgar Corporation .......... (619)450-0085 Tech Support............ (415)332-4343
EDS Corporation ............ (214)661-6000 Elisa Technology Inc ...... (510)651-5817 Equinox.......................... (305)255-3500
Educom USA Inc ............ (800)553-2212 Elite ................................. (310)370-2762 Equinox Systems Inc ..... (800)275-3500
Educational Systems ...... (800)553-2212 Elite Microelectronics .... ( 408)943-0500 Tech Support............ (305)255-3500
EECO Inc........................ (714)835-6000 Elitegroup Cmptr Sys .... (510)226-7333 ERA................................. (312)649-1333
EF Industries .................. (310)523-2290 Tech Support............ (510)226-7333 Ergo Computing, Inc ..... (508)535-7510
EFA Corp. ofAmerica .... (301)670-6166 Elographics, Inc .............. (615)482-4100 Ergo Management Co.... (8oo)348-8633
EFAR Microsystems Inc.(408)452-1888 ELSA America Inc ........... (415)615-7799 Ergo Systems Inc ............ (203)282-9767
Efficient Field Service .... (8oo)257-4745 ELT Systems of CA......... (51O)226-9057 Ergodyne ........................ (612)642-9889
Effron Sales .................... (714)962-1016 Eltrex Industries Inc ...... (716)454-6100 Ergotron ......................... (800)888-8458
EFI Electronics ............... (800)877-1174 Elvo ................................. (914)241-1008 ErgoViewTechnologies.(212)995-2673
Tech Support............ (800)877-1174 Elxsi Corporation........... (408)994-9301 ERM/Crazy Bob's ........... (800)776-5865
Egghead Discount Sftwr..(206)391-0800 EMAC/EVEREX .............. (510)498-4411 Tech Support............ (617)662-2046
Eicon Technology .......... (514)631-2592 Tech Support............ (510)498-4411 Ero Surge Inc ................. (908)776-4220
E1D Center ..................... (408)733-5501 Emax International Inc ..(310)637-6380 ERS Electr. Repair Serv... (210)623-4420
Eight Hundred Sftwr ..... (800)888-4880 EMC Corporation........... (800)222-3622 Escaa Corporation.......... (206)822-6800
EJ Bilingual Inc ............... (310)320-8139 Emerald Intelligence ...... (313)663-8757 ESCOD Industries .......... (800)533-4736
EKD Cmptr Sales/Supp.(516)736-05oo Emerald Systems ............ (800)767-2587 Esico-Triton .................... (203)526-5361
El Camino Rsrcs Ltd ...... (818)226-6600 Tech Support............ (800)366-4349 Esker............................... (415)341-9065
Elan Computer Grp ....... (415)964-2200 Emerging Techn. Cons ... (303)447-9495 Tech Support............ (415)341-9065
Elan Software Corp ........ (800)654-3526 Emerson Cmptr Corp.... (800)222-5877 ESoft Product Support... (303)699-6565
Tech Support............ (310)459-1222 Emerson Cmptr Pwr ..... (800)222-5877 ESP Inc ........................... (800)338-4353
Elcee Computek, Inc ..... (407)750-8061 Tech Support............ (800)222-5877 Etak Inc .......................... (415)328-3825
Elco ................................. (818)284-2181 Emerson Electric ........... (314)553-2000 ETC Computer Inc ........ (510)226-6250
........................................ (814)643-0700 Emery World Wide ......... (800)443-6379 ETCON Corporation ..... (708)325-6100
........................................ (818)284-7018 EMLAssociates ............... (617)341-0781 Eteq Microsystems, Inc ..( 408)432-8147
........................................ (800)653-3526 Empac Int'l Corp............ (510)683-8800 ETN Corporation ........... (800)326-9273
Elecom Computer Prod ..(310)802-OO77 Empress Software Inc .... (301)220-1919 ETS Incorporated........no main number
Electrified Discounters ..(800)678-8585 Emulex Corporation ...... (800)368-5393 Tech Support............ (801)265-2490
Electro Media Publ.. ...... (408)374-9804 Enable Software ............. (800)888-0684 European Cmptr Mkt.. ..(619)929-0955
Electro Products Inc ...... (800)423-0646 Tech Support............ (518)877-8236 European Cmptr Source.(708)475-1900
Electro Rent Corp.......... (818)787-2100 ENCAD........................... (619)578-4070 Evans & Sutherland Co .(801)582-5847
Electro Standards Lab .... (401)943-1164 Enclosure Technologies.... (313)481-2200 Everest Cmptr Corp....... (408)997-1674
Electro Static Techn ....... (207)795-6416 Encore Computer Corp ... (508)460-0500 Everex ............................ (800)821-0806
Electro Tech Industries ..(619)745-3575 Endl Publications ........... ( 408)867-6642 Tech Support............ (510)498-4411
Electro-Tech Systems ..... (215)887-2196 Enertronics Research..... (314)427-7578 Everfit Cmptr Supply..... (408)894-9003
Electrodata Inc ............... (800)441-6336 Engage Comm................ (408)688-1021 Evergreen Technologies... (800)733-0934
Electrografics Int'l... ....... (215)443-5190 Engineered Data Prods ..(8oo)432-1337 Evolution Computing.... (800)874-4028
Tech Support............ (215)443-9564 Eng. Computers &Apps...(800)950-1217 Tech Support............ (800)874-4028
Electrohome Projectlon ..(519)744-7111 Engineering Services ..... (8oo)525-5608 Evtek Corporation ......... (216)267-8499
Electromatic ................... (708)882-5757 English Knowledge Sys.(408)438-6922 Ex Machina Inc .............. (718)965-0309
Electronic Arts Distr ...... (800)448-8822 Enhance Memory Prods...(800)343-0100 Ex-Cel Solutions ............. (402)333-6541
Tech Support............ (415)572-2787 Tech Support............ (818)343-3066 Exabyte ........................... (8oo)445-7736
Electronic Assist. Corp... (817)778-7978 Enigma Logic Inc ........... (415)827-5707 Tech Support............ (913)492-6002
Electronic Associates ..... (908)229-11 00 Enlight Corporations ..... (310)693-8885 Excalibur Comm............ (918)496-7881
Electronic Buyers' Mag ..(516)562-5000 Enterprise [Link] ... (214)343-3717 Excel, Inc ........................ (800)624-2oo1
Electronic City ............... (602)622-1173 Entrepreneur.................. (714)261-2325 Excelan (Novell) ............ (408)434-2300
Electronic Data Assoc .... (816)966-0669 Entropy Engineering ..... (301)770-6886 Tech Support............ (8oo)638-9273
Electronic [Link]..... (516)562-50oo Envelope Manager ......... (415)321-2640 Excelta Corporation ...... (805)686-4686
Electronic [Link] ...... (202)457-4500 Environgen..................... (714)863-7474 Executive Systems Inc ... (805)541-0604
Electronic Mktg. Grp ..... (800)955-2688 Tech Support............ (714)863-7474 EXPO Electro-Optical ..... (8OO)663-3936
Electronic News ............ (800)883-6397 Envisions [Link] ....... (800)365-7226 Exide Electronics Grp.... (919)870-3285
Electronic Prods. Mag .... (516)227-1300 Tech Support............ (415)692-9067 Exima International ....... ( 408)970-9225
Electronic Prods Serv .... (404)448-0748 EO (AT&T) ..................... (8OO)458-0880 ExMachina...................... (718)965-0309
Electronic Services ........ (313)341-1821 Tech Support............ (8OO)458-0880 EXP Computer............... (516)496-3703
Electronic Specialists ..... (508)655-1532 EOS Distributing ............ (913)827-7377 Experience in Software.(8oo)678-7oo8
Electronic Speech Sys ... (510)783-3100 EOS Technology............. ( 408)727-0111 Experience Software ..... (303)796-0790
Electronics of Salina ...... (913)827-7377 EPE Technologies, Inc.... (714)557-1636 Expert Software ............. (305)567-9990
Electronics Unlimited.... (216)835-0520 EPrinceton Cmptr Supp ...(609)921-8889 ExperVision Inc ............. (800)732-3897
Electroservice Labs ........ (800)336-4375 Epsilon Data Mgmt.. ...... (800)225-3333 Tech Support............ (408)428-9234
Elegant Graphics Corp..(303)879-4334 EpsonAmerica, OEM Div.(213)782-0770 Expo Tech....................... (800)284-3976
Elek-Tek, Inc ................... (800)395-1000 EpsonAmerica, Inc ........ (800)289-3776 Exponent Corporation..(201)808-9423
Elektro Assemblies ......... (800)533-1558 Tech Support............ (800)922-8911 Tech Support............ (201)808-9423
Elenco Electronics ......... (708)541-3800 Epson Direct.. ................ (8oo)374-7300 Express Cmptr Supply... (800)342-4542
Elesys .............................. (8oo)637-0500 Tech Support............ (800)922-8911 ExselInc......................... (8oo)624-2001

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Tech Support............ (8oo)624-2001 FlexstarTechnology....... (510)440-0170 Fujikura America, Inc..... ( 404)956-7200
Exsys ............................... (505)2568356 Flight Form Cases .......... (206)435-6688 Fujitsu America .............. (800)626-4686
Extech Instruments ....... (617)890-7440 Flip Track One................ (800)424-8668 Tech Support............ (408)432-13oo
Extended Systems Inc... (800)235-7576 Floating Point Sys Co..... (503)641-3151 Fujitsu Computer Prod..(800)626-4686
Exxus Direct... ............... (800)557-1000 Tech Support............ (503)641-3151 Tech Support............ (408)894-3950
Tech Support............ (800)557-4000 Fluke,John Mfg.............. (800)443-5853 Fujitsu Microelectronics... (800)637-0683
EyeTel Comm. Inc.......... (604)984-2522 Flytech Techn. Co. Ltd .... ( 408)727-7373 Tech Support............ (800)642-7616
EZI America Corporate..(805)987-5885 Focus Electronics Corp.(714)468-5533 Fujitsu Personal Sys ....... (408)982-5900
EZX Publishing .............. (713)280-9900 Focus Info. Sys................ (510)657-2845 Tech Support............ (408)764-9388
F Systems Industries ...... (800)432-8051 Focus Microsys ............... (408)436-2336 Fullmark International ... (800)233-3855
Facit, Inc......................... (603)647-2700 Folex Film Systems ........ (800)631-1150 FuncKey Enterprises ..... (800)255-4433
Fairchild Defense ........... (301)42s.6677 Folio Corporation .......... (801)375-3700 Funk Software ..............no main number
Faircom .......................... (314)445-6833 Footprint Software ......... (416)860-0477 Tech Support............ (617)497-6339
Tech Support............ (800)234-8180 Fora Inc.......................... (408)944-0393 Futaba Corp ofAmerica ..(714)455-9888
Fairhaven Software ........ (800)582-4747 Forbin Project ................ (319)266-0543 Future Graphics Inc...... (818)341-6314
Tech Support............ (617)341-1969 Foresight Resources ...... (800)231-8574 Future Soft Eng. Inc ....... (713)496-94OO
Falcon Systems ............... (800)326-1002 Tech Support., .......... (816)891-8418 Tech Support............ (713)496-94OO
Falltech Electronics ........ (714)543-5011 FormalSoft...................... (800)962-7118 Future Solutions ............. (800)886-1278
Fam. & Home Off. Comp..(212)505-3580 FormGen Corporation... (416)857-4141 Tech Support............ (51O)440-121O
Family Scrapbook .......... (904)247-0062 Formgen, Inc.................. (602)443-4109 FutureComm, Inc........... (203)932-4881
Farallon Computing....... (510)814-5000 Tech Support............ (602)443-4109 FutureSoft Inc................ (713)496-94OO
Tech Support............ (510)814-5000 Formax Cmptr Corp...... (908)874-7122 Futurmaster USA ........... (305)371-4555
Fargo Electronics Inc..... (800)327-4622 Fort's Software ............... (913)537-2897 Futurus Corporation ..... (800)327-8296
FarPoint Comm.............. (805)726-4420 Forte Computer Serv..... (708)985-7222 G & H Ribbons, Inc....... (215)953-1970
FAST Electronic u.......... (508)655-3278 Fortron/Source Corp..... (510)373-1008 G C 1... ............................ (505)522-4600
FAX-Stor Corporation .... (408)287-2700 ForvalAmerica Inc......... (408)452-8887 Tech Support............ (8oo)874-2383
Faxback Inc.................... (503)645-1114 ForvalAmerica, Inc ........ (801)561-8080 Galacticomm Inc........... (305)583-5990
FDKAmerica, Inc........... ( 408)432-8331 Fotec Inc........................ (800)537-8254 Galaxy Appl. Eng ............ (415)347-9953
FDP Corporation ............(305)858-8200 Foundationware ............. (216)752-8181 Galaxy Cmptr Serv ........ (612)688-7454
FEC. ................................ (714)692-1170 Fountain Technology ..... (908)563-4800 Galaxy Computers ........ (800)771-4049
Fedco Electronics, Inc... (703)689-7711 Four Seasons Publ... ....... (212)599-2141 Galizia Inc...................... (310)763-2184
Federal ComputerWeek.(703)876-5100 Fourgen Software, Inc.... (800)333-4436 Gallant Intellgnt Cmptrs...(800)848-8088
Fellowes ......................... (708)893-1600 Tech Support............ (800)444-3398 Tech Support............ (818)575-3781
Fessenden Technology... (417)485-2501 Fourth Party Maint ......... (416)479-191O Gama Computers Inc.... (602)741-9550
FFE Software .................. (510)232-6800 Fox Software .................. (419)874-0162 Gamatek. ........................ (8oo)927-4263
Fiber Instrument Sales ... (800)445-2901 Foxconn Int'l, Inc........... (408)749-1228 Tech Support............ (800)927-4263
FiberOptic Netwrk So1..(508)842-4744 Fractal Design Corp....... (408)688-8800 GammaLink....................(408)744-1400
Ficus Systems ................. (617)938-7055 Tech Support............ (408)688-5300 Tech Support............ (408)745-2250
Tech Support............ (617)938-7055 Frame Technology.......... (408)975-6000 Gandalf........................... (708)517-3615
Fidelity International ..... (908)828-7948 Tech Support............ (408)975-6466 Gandalf Premier............. (31 0)312-9522
Fidelity Prof Develpmnt ... (612)897-3875 Franklin Datacom .......... (805)373-8688 GandalfTechnologies .... (613)723-6500
Fieldpiece Instruments..(714)992-1239 Franklin Electr. Publ... .... (609)261-48oo Gap Development ......... (714)496-3774
Fieldtex Products Inc.... (716)473-5237 Franklin Quest Co.......... (804)975-9999 Gartech .......................... (612)379-7930
Fifth Generation Sys ...... (800)873-4384 Tech Support............ (801)975-9999 Gates Distributing .......... (800)332-2222
Tech Support............ (8oo)766-7283 Frederick Engineering ... ( 410)290-9000 Gates FA Distributing .... (800)332-2222
Fifth Generation Sys ...... (504)291-7221 Free CmptrTechn.......... (408)945-1118 Gateway 2000................ (800)846-2000
Tech Support............ (504)291-7221 FreeSoft Company......... (412)846-2700 ........................................ (605)232-2000
Filenet Corporation ....... (714)966-3400 French Expositions in US.(212)265-5676 Gateway Book Binding ... (204)663-9214
Finalsoft Corporation ..... (800)232-8228 FreshTechnology Grp ... (602)497-42oo Gateway Electronics-MO..(314)427-6116
First Byte ........................ (8oo)545-7677 Tech Support............ (602)497-4235 Gateway Electronics-CO...(303)458-5444
Tech Support............ (8oo)556-6141 Fridays Electronics ......... (800)488-6575 Gateway Electronics-CA ...(619)279-6802
First Financial Mgt ......... (404)321-0120 Tech Support............ ( 408)294-5295 Gazelle Systems ............. (800)786-3278
First Int'l Computer....... (510)475-7885 Friendly Software Store.(800)848-0486 Tech Support............ (801)377-1289
First Source Int'I ............ (800)535-5892 Tech Support............ (415)593-8275 GBC Technologies ......... (800)229-2296
First United Leasing Cotp..(708)615-0992 Frontline Network Sys ... (508)393-1911 GBM Design/COS .......... (31O)677-8801
Fischer International...... (813)643-1500 Frontline Systems .......... (800)451-0303 GC/Thorsen................... (800)435-2931
Fiserv; Inc........................ (800)558-8413 Frontline Test Equip ....... (708)653-8570 GeC Technologies ......... (800)422-7777
FIT Software ................... (408)562-5990 Frost & Sullivan, Inc....... (800)435-1080 Tech Support............ (617)275-1795
Tech Support............ ( 408)562-5990 FRS Inc........................... (916)928-1107 GDT Softworks .............. (800)663-6222
Flagship Accounting ...... (214)248-0305 Fry's Electronics ............. (415)496-6100 Tech Support............ (604)299-3379
Flagship Group,The....... (214)342-2801 Frye Computer............... (800)234-3793 GE Rental/Lease ............. (800)437-3687
Flagstaff Engineering ..... (602)779-3341 FTG Data Systems .......... (800)962-3900 GEC Plessey Semicond ..(408)438-2900
Flambeaux Software ...... (8OO)833-7355 FTP Software Inc........... (508)685-4000 Geller Software Labs ..... (201)746-7402
Fleetmasters-Comtech ... (310)539-7900 Fuji.. ................................ (51 0)438-9700 Gemini Inc..................... (800)533-3631
Fleming Software ........... (703)591-6451 Fuji Photo Film USA ...... (914)789-81oo Gemplus Card Int'l... ..... (301)990-8800
Flexistand Inc................ (908)421-6868 Fujikama USA. ................ (708)832-1166 Gen 2 Ventures .............. (408)446-2277

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Genamation Industries ..(416)475-9434 Tech Support............ (416)602-4357 Group One Elec. Co ...... (818)993-4575
Genemax Monitor'g Sys..( 416)923-9000 Gold Hill Computers..... (617)621-33oo Group Technologies ...... (800)476-8781
General Cmptr Corp ..... (8oo)521-4548 GoldDisk (AMI) ............. (800)465-3375 Tech Support............ (703)841-4357
Genl Datacomm Ind...... (203)574-1118 Tech Support............ (905)602-4357 Group Three Bectronics ...(310)781-9191
Genl Diagnostics Inc ..... (310)715-1222 GoldDisk (MAC) ............ (800)465-3375 Gruber Industries Inc .... (602)863-2655
General Disk Corp......... (408)432-0505 Tech Support............ (905)602-0395 Gryphon Software ......... (619)536-8815
General Electric ............. (800)543-0440 GoldDisk (PC) ................ (800)465-3375 Tech Support............ (619)536-8815
General Parametrics ...... (510)524-3950 Tech Support............ (900)602-5292 GST, Inc .......................... (714)739-0106
General Power Corp ..... (800)854-3469 Golden Bow Systems .... (800)284-3269 GTCO Corporation........ (301)381.{)688
General Ribbon .............. (800)423-5400 Golden Coast Electr....... (619)268-8447 GTE Corporation ........... (203)965-2oo0
General Sales Equip ....... (310)828-2577 Golden Image Techn ..... (800)327-4482 GTE [Link] Serv ... (714)945-2313
General Semicond. Ind..(602)968-3101 Golden Power Sys ......... (805)582-4400 GTE Supply Electr. Repair..(214)615-7599
Genl Services Admin ..... (202)472-2205 Golden Ribbon .............. (303)443.{)966 GUIS America, Inc.......... (714)590-0801
General Signal Corp ...... (203)357-8800 Golden Star Inc .............. (800)821-2792 Gupta Technologies ....... (800)876-3267
Generic Software, Inc .... (8OO)228-3601 Golden Triangle ............. (800)326-1858 Tech Support............ (415)321-4484
Genesis Develpnmt Cotp..(801)568-1212 Golden-Lee Book Distr.... (718)857.{)333 GW Computer Sys......... (604)244-7118
Genesis Integrated Sys ..(612)544-4445 Goldstar Precision Co ...(619)268-8447 H & H Enterprises ......... (702)876.{)292
Genesis Technology....... (51 0)782-4800 GoldstarTechn. Corp..... (800)777-1192 H&J Electronics Int'l. ..... (800)275-2447
Genesoft ......................... (714)394-0010 Tech Support............ (8oo)777-1192 [Link] & Company...... (708)769-4040
Genicom......................... (800)535-4364 Good Software ............... (214)713.{)370 H. Co. Memory Prods .... (714)833-3222
Tech Support............ (703)949-1031
Tech Support............ (214)713-6370 H. Co. Mem. Upgrades ... (800)726-2477
Genigraphics Corp ........ (800)638-7348
Gorrell's Cmptr Serv...... (606)299-8468 Tech Support............ (714)833-3364
Tech Support............ (203)925-1919 Gotoless Conversion ..... (214)625-2323 Ha-Lo Adv. Specialtie ...... (708)676-5305
GeniscoTechn. Cotp ..... (619)661-5100 Gould Inc ....................... (216)328-70oo Hadron, Inc.................... (703)359.{)201
Genoa............................. (408)432-9090 GovernmntCmptrNews..(301)650-2oo0 Hahn & Company ......... (503)248-0262
Genovation, Inc .............. (714)833-3355 GRACE Electr. Materia1s... (617)935-4850 Halcyon Software .......... (408)378-9898
Genus Microprgram ...... (8OO)227-0918 Gradco Inc..................... (714)770-1223 Haliburton NUS Fnviron ...(301 )258-6000
Tech Support............ (713)977-0680
GrafPoint ........................ (800)426-2230 Haltek Electronics ......... (415)969-0510
Geocomp ....................... (800)822-2669
Graham Magnetics Inc.... (817)868-5000 Hamilton Dig. Controls .... (315)797-2370
Georgans Industries ...... (800)255-5350
Granite Cotporation...... (818)887-5533 Hamilton Tel.. ................. (8oo)363-7626
GeoSystems .................... (717)293-7500
Grapevine LAN Prods .... (206)869-2707 Hampton Bus. Mach ...... (800)974-2402
GeoWorks ....................... (51O)814-1660
Tech Support............ (206)836-8822 Hand Held Products ...... (704)541-1380
Tech Support............ (510)644-0883
Graphic Ent. of Ohio ..... (800)321-9874 Handok Company, Ltd... (408)736-3191
Gerber Scientific ............ (203)644-1551
Tech Support............ (216)456-5107 Hands On Learning ........ (617)272-0068
GETC .............................. (604)684-3230
Graphic Software Sys .... (503)641-2200 Handtop Computers ..... (818)884-4076
Gibson Research............ (800)736-0637
GRAPHICTECH ............. (413)536-78OO Hanson Data Sys ............ (800)879-1371
Tech Support............ (714)362-89OO Graphic Utilities, Inc ...... (800)669-4723 Harbor Electronics ........ (203)438-9625
Giga-Byte Techn. Co....... (818)854-9334 Graphics Development ... (800)969-4434 Hard DriveAssoc ........... (503)233-2821
Gigatek Memory Sys ..... (619)438-9010 Graphics Simulations ..... (214)699-7400 Hard Drive Super Source ...(800)252-9777
GigaTrend Inc ................ (619)931-9122 Tech Support............ (214)699-7400 Tech Support............ (408)739-4110
Tech Support............ (619)931-9122
Graphsoft ....................... (301)461-9488 Hard Drive Whsle .......... (408)559-1773
Gilmore Systems ............ (805)379-321O
Graybar Electric Co ....... (800)825-5517 Hard Drives Int'I ............ (800)927-7848
Gimpel Software ............ (215)584-4261
Graymark ....................... (800)854-7393 Hardigg Cases ................ (413)665-2163
Gizmo Technology......... (510)623-7899
Great Amer. Software ..... (603)889-5400 HARDISKTechnology ... (408)374-5157
Glenco Engineering ...... (800)562-2543
Great Eastern Techn ...... (800)875-0025 Hardware House-AR ...... (501)225-4477
Tech Support............ (708)808-0315 Great Falls Cmptr .......... (703)759-5570 Hardware House-IN ....... (317)842-8244
Glendale Technology ..... (708)305-91 00 Great Plain Software ...... (701)281-0550 Hardware House-KY...... (502)425-1402
GlennA Barber &Assoc...(818)951-4744 Tech Support............ (800)456-0025 Hardware House-NE ...... ( 402)498-5677
Global Cmptr Supply .... (800)845.{)225 Great Software Ideas ..... (800)486-7800 Hardware House-OH ..... (513)489-0668
Global Eng. Documents ... (800)854-7179 Tech Support............ (714)261-9744 Hardware Hse-Memphis ...(901)756.{)677
Global Specialties .......... (8oo)345.{)251 Great Tek Inc .................. ( 408)943-1005 Hardware Hse-Nashville....(615)356-2888
Global Village Comms ..... (800)736-4821 Great Wave Software ...... ( 408)438-1990 Harley Systems Inc........ (800)237-2885
Tech Support............ (415)390-8300 Tech Support............ (408)438-1990 Harmony Computers .... (718)692-2828
Globalink, Inc................. (800)255-5660 Greatlink Electr. USA ..... (510)683-0655 Tech Support............ (800)441-1144
Globe Manufacturing .... (800)227-3258 Greco Systems ............... (800)234-7326 HarrisAdacom Network ..(214)386-2000
Tech Support............ (908)232-7301
Greengage Dvlpmnt G>rp.(408)243-8960 Harris Corporation ........ (407)727-9100
GlobeTech Int'l.. ............ (800)654-7314
Greenleaf Int'l Inc ......... ( 408)734-8888 Harvard Bus. Systems ..... (800)288-7750
GMCTechn. Corp .......... (818)401-3743
Greenleaf Software ........ (8oo)524-9830 Tech Support............ (310)207-7750
GMP ................................ (215)357-5500
........................................ (800)523-9830 Harvard Softworks ........ (513)748-0390
GN Navtel ...................... (800)262-8835
Greystone Peripherals ... ( 408)866-4739 Hauppauge CmptrWotXs ..(800)443.{)284
GN Navtellimited ........ (800)262-8835
GRID Systems ................ (800)326-4743 Tech Support............ (516)434-3197
Go Corporation ............. (415)345-7400
Grolier Electr. Publ.. ....... (800)356-5590 HavenTree Software ...... (800)267-0668
GO Technology .............. (702)831-31 00
Tech Support............ (8OO)356-5590 Tech Support............ (613)544-6035
Tech Support............ (702)832-7762
Group 1 Software .......... (301)731-2300 Hawaii Sftwr Serv. Ctr.... (808)733-2042
Gold Disk ....................... (310)320-5080
Tech Support............ (301)731-2300 Hawk Computers .......... ( 408)436-8999
Gold Disk, Inc................ (800)465-3375
Group 4 Electronics ...... (8oo)229-7189 Hawk Data Systems ....... (805)371-1764

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Hayes Microcomp. Prod ..(SOO)S74-2937 Tech Support............ (SOO)397-9211 PCTech Supprt Faxback.(8OO)426-3395
Tech Support............ (404)441-1617 Hoppecke Battery Sys ... (201)492-0045 PC Direct Mail Order... (SOO)426-2968
HB CmptrTechn. Co...... (310)644-2602 Horizon Technology ...... (800)888-9600 Personal Sys Help line..(SOO)772-2227
HCI ................................. (8OO)486-0001 Horizon USA Data Supp... (209)S48-1 001 Product Info line ........ (SOO)426-7699
HCR Corporation ........... (416)922-1937 HornetTechnology USA...(81S)333-9667 PS/I BBS....................... (404)835-8230
Tech Support............ (SOO)567-4357 Tech Support............ (SlS)572-37S4 PS/I Dealer Locator .... (SOO)426-3377
lID Computer................ (8OO)347-0493 Hotronic Inc ................... (40S)378-3S88 Software Supp/Serv..... (SOO)336-5430
Tech Support............(SOO)676-0164 House of Batteries ..........(800)432-33S5 Software Supp line ..... (SOO)237-5511
IIDC Computer Corp....(800)321-4606 Houston Cmptr Serv...... (713)493-9900 Storage Systems Div .... (507)253-1S97
Health Care Keybrd Co.(414)253-4131 Houston Data Ctr. Inc .... (713)880-0042 Tech Support............ (507)253-5005
Health Software, Inc ...... (216)759-2103 Houston Instmments..... (SOO)444-3425 Technical Manuals ....... (SOO)426-7282
Healthkit ......................... (SOO)253-0570 Tech Support............ (SOO)444-3425 mM Corporation (NY) .. (914)288-3000
HEIFastPoint light Pens..(612)443-2500 Howard W Sams ............. (SOO)428-7267 mM Desktop Software ..(800)426-7699
Helix Software Co .......... (SOO)451-0551 Howe Industries Inc ...... (SOO)322-1S30 mM National Distr. Div ..(8OO)426-9397
Tech Support............ (71S)392-3735 HSC Software ................. (310)392-8441 mM OEM Division ......... (914)288-3000
Helix Technologies ........ (SOO)364-4354 Tech Support ............ (310)392-8441 mM Pers. Sys. Card Rpr ..(800)759-6995
Tech Support............ (200)451-0551 Hubbell Inc .................... (203)337-3100 mM Pers Sys1edJ. Sol Mag.(SOO)5S1-2S32
Help Desk Institute ....... (SOO)248-5667 Hughes Lan Systems...... ( 415)966-7300 mMTechnical Directory..(SOO)426-7282
Hercules CmptrTechn ..(800)532-0600 Humana Cmptr Publ.. ... (403)245-2194 IC Designs ...................... (206)S21-9202
Tech Support............ (510)623-6050 Humancad-Bio Mech..... (516)752-3550 Tech Support............ (206)S21-821S
Heritage Cmptr Parts .....(8OO)S28-8266 Huron Cmptr ofPA ....... (412)776-611O learus Corporation ........ (301)881-9350
Hermann Marketing ...... (SOO)523-9009 Husky Computers.......... (800)486-7774 ICM Int'l Components... (SOO)748-6232
Hermeneutika................ (206)824-9673 Hutchinson Technology ..(612)5S7-3 797 leom Simulations ........... (SOO)877-4266
Hersey Micro Consult...(313)994-3259 Hy-Tronix Instrument.... (800)S35-1005 Icon Computer Corp..... (8OO)966-4266
Hetra Cmptr & Comm ..(SOO)327-0661 Hydra Systems ................ ( 40S)253-5S00 ICON CS Canada Inc ..... (613)722-0115
Hewlett-Packard Co....... (SOO)544-9976 Hyperception Inc .......... (214)343-8525 leans International ........ (800)959-4266
Hewlett-PackanlWldwide..( 415)986-5600 HyperGlot Software ....... (SOO)726-50S7 Icot Corporation ............ (8OO)227-8068
H-P, Disk Memory........... (20S)396-6000 Tech Support ............ (615)584-4379 ICSElectro-Pac Division .(708)543-6200
Tech Support............ (20S)323-2551 Hyperkinetic .................. (714)935-OS23 ICS Inc ............................ (S05)257-6900
Hexacon Electric Co...... (90S)245-6200 Hyperpress Publishing ..(SOO)633-4252 ID Systems .....................(603)924-9631
Hi Tech Expressions ...... (SOO)216-1750 Tech Support............ (415)345-4620 IDE .................................(612)946-4100
Tech Support............(305)5S1-4240 Hypro Systems ............... (310)473-2937 Idea Courier................... (SOO)528-1400
Hi-Tech Asset Recovery .(805)966-5454 Hysung ...........................(40S)733-OS10 IDEA Servcom Inc ......... (602)S94-7000
Hi-Tech Cmptr Prods..... (SOO)950-6991 Hyundal [Link] ... (800)2S9-4986 Ideal Industries Inc........ (800)435-0705
Hi-TECH Connections ... (215)372-1401 Tech Support............ (SOO)2S9-49S6 Ideassociates .................. (50S)663-687S
Hi-Tech USA...................(SOO)831-2888 I-Data Inc........................ (516)351-1333 Idek-liyama NorthAmer ..(800)394-4335
Tech Support............ (408)956-8285 I/O Design......................(800)241-2122 Identica .......................... ( 40S)727-2600
Hi-Techniques Inc ..........(8OO)248-1633 Tech Support............(800)241-2122 Tech Support............ ( 408)727-2600
Hi-TEK Services Inc ....... (8OO)2S5-3508 mc. ................................. (800)654-3790 Identity SysTechnology... (214)235-3330
High Techn. Developmnt..(SOS)625-5293 IBC/Integrated Bus Cmptr..(S18)882-9007 IDER ...............................(800)622-4337
Highland Products Inc ... (201)366-0156 mEXTechnologies Inc... (916)921-4342 Tech Support............ (818)288-400S
Hilgraeve ........................ (313)243-0576 Ibis Software .................. (415)546-1917 IEEE Cmptr Graphics .... (714)S21-8380
Tech Support............ (313)243-0576 Tech Support............ (415)546-0405 IEEE Cmptr Soc. Press ... (714)S21-8380
Hillside Electr. Corp ....... (413)238-5566 mM Corporation (0N) .. (416)946-9000 IEEE Service Center.. ..... (201)9S1-0060
Hirose Electric, Inc. ....... (S05)522-7958 mM Corporation (GA) ... (SOO)426-9402 lET Labs .......................... (800)899-8438
Hitachi (NY)................... (SOO)536-6721 Auth. Dealer Locator .... (SOO)447-4700 lEV Corporation ............ (800)438-6161
Tech Support............ (8OO)536-6721 CAD Assistance ............(303)924-7262 lleon Corporation .......... (40S)779-7466
Hitachi (CA) ...................(510)7S5-9770 Cust. Relations Dept.. ..(201)930-3443 Iliad Group..................... (415)563-2053
Hitachi America (CA)..... (8OO)448-2244 Direct ...........................(SOO)426-296S Image Club Graphics ..... ( 403)262-800S
Hitachi America (NY) .... (914)332-5800 Tech Support............(800)426-7763 Tech Support............ ( 403)262-800S
Tech Support............ (8OO)323-9712 Disabilities/Sp.NeedIn1b..(800)426-2133 Image Research COrp .... (602)998-1113
Hitachi Home Electr...... (SOO)369-0422 Educational Dept... ...... (800)222-7257 Image Smith ................... (310)325-1359
Tech Support............(8OO)241-655S Employee Sales Dept...(SOO)426-3675 Tech Support............ (310)325-1359
HMC-HUB Material Co... (800)4S2-4440 General Information .... (800)426-3333 Image-In ......................... (SOO)345-3540
Hokkins Systemation ..... ( 40S)436-8303 Ind Developer Reg ...... (SOO)982-640S Imageline ....................... (S04)644-0766
Holmes Microsys ........... (SOl )975-9929 Industrial PC Support..(SOO)526-6602 lmageSoft Inc ................. (800)245-8840
Home Office Cmpting ... (212)505-3688 Indust. PC Tech Supp ...(SOO)241-1620 ImageWare Software ..... (619)457-8600
Honeywell ...................... (612)S70-5431 Lookup & Part # ID ..... (303)924-4015 Image Club Graphics .....( 403)262-800S
Tech Support............ (612)782-7646 [Link] Dept..(SOO)624-6S75 Imagine That .................. ( 408)365-0305
Honeywell, Inc............... (800)445-6939 Mfg. Systems Info ......... (800)526-6602 Imaging Magazine .......... (212)691-8215
Honeywell-IAC. .............. (602)789-5393 Multi-Media Mktg line..(SOO)426-9402 IMC Networks Corp...... (8OO)624-1070
Hong KongTrade ........... (213)622-3194 Multi-MediaTech Supp ...(SOO)241-1620 IMP ................................. ( 40S)432-9100
Hooleon Corporation .... (SOO)937-1337 NSD Hdwr Serv/PC Rpr..(SOO)426-737S Impact............................ (800)777-4323
Hooper Infl, Inc ............ (407)S51-3100 OS/2 Prods. Order Ctr.(SOO)342-6672 Tech Support ............ (512)966-3621
Tech Support............ (407)S51-3100 Parts Order line .......... (303)924-4100 Implements.................... (50S)358-585S
Hopkins.......................... (SOO)397-9211 PC Prod Inti.) Faxback .(SOO)426-4329 Impulse Software ........... (8OO)328-01S4

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Tech Support ............ (612)566-0221
Tech Support............ (405)243-0030
Interchange Standards ... (800)423-7823
IMSI Software ................. (800)833-8082
Inovatic ........................... (703)522-3053
InterComp Inc ............... ( 408)928-1588
Tech Support............ (415)454-7101 Inset Systems ................. (800)828-0068
InterconAssociates ........ (716)244-1250
In Focus Systems Inc..... (800)327-7231 Tech Support............ (203)740-2400 Interex Cmptr Prods ...... (316)524-4747
In Shape Co. Ltd ............ (408)432-9025 Insight Development... ..(800)825-4115 Interface Electronics ...... (503)393-2838
In Win Development... ..(818)333-1986 Tech Support............ (303)339-7072 Interface Group,The...... (617)449-6600
InaCom. .......................... (402)392-3900 Insight International... ... (800)927-7848 Interface Systems ........... (800)544-4072
Inacomp Cmptr Ctrs ..... (313)649-5580 Insight Resource ............ (914)332-1589 Interface Technologies ...(314)434-0046
Inbit ................................ ( 415)967-1788 Insignia Solutions ........... (800)848-7677 Intergral Peripherals ...... (303)449-8009
Incas Corporation .......... (818)332-3443 Tech Support ............ (415)694-7694 Intergraph ...................... (213)479-3400
Incas Corp. USA............. (609)424-7811 Insite Peripherals ........... (408)946-8080 Interleaf, Inc................... (617)290-0710
Incider............................ (603)924-9471 Instant Replay. ............... (801)272-0671 Intermatic Inc. ............... (805)675-2321
Incomm Data Systems ...(708)459-8881 Instaplan ......................... (415)389-1414 Intermec. ....................... (206)348-2600
Incomnet........................ (818)887-3400 Institute forVAR Devel..(702)656-7611 Intermetrics ................... (617)661-1840
Independt Cmptr Supp .... (215)687-0900 Institiute,The ................. (212)705-7555 Int'I. Power Machines .... (214)272-8000
Index Applications ......... (512)822-4818 Instructware Inc. ........... (800)267-0101 In!'I. Business Software ..( 408)522-8001
Individual Softwar.......... (800)822-3522 Instrmt. Repair Labs ...... (800)345-6140 Int'I. Buyers Market ........ (702)647-3632
Tech Support............ (800)331-3313 Instrument Specialties...(717)424-851O Int'I. Compliance ............ (817)491-3696
Inductel, Inc................... (800)367-4497 InstrumentMart .............. (516)487-7430 Int'I. Computer Center... (818)894-2222
Indus International ........ (608)786-0300 Instruments & Equip ..... (201)579-0009 Int'I. Computer Power.... (818)443-7557
Indus-Tool... ................... (800)662-5021 Int'l Electr. Research ...... (818)848-8872 Int'I. Data Corporation ... (508)879-0700
Ind. Commercial Elect ... (800)442-3462 Intcomex........................ (305)477-6230 In!'I. Data Engineering ... (602)946-4100
Industrial CPU Sys. Int'1.(714)957-2815 Intec Computer Serv..... (800)225-1187 Int'I. Data Sciences ......... (800)437-3282
Industrious Soft .............. (310)330-7602 Integral Systems ............. (510)939-3900 Int'I. Keytech Corp......... (714)596-6219
Inference Corporation ... (31 0)322-0200 Integrated Circuit Sys.... (215)666-1900 In!'I. Meta Systems ......... (213)375-4700
Infmite Solutions ............ (713)492-1894 Integrtd Cmptr Solution..(201)808-9646 Int'I. Open Systems ........ (508)535-2080
Infmiti Manufacturing .... (818)960-4509 Integrated Cmptr Serv... (818)960-1921 Int'I. Power Machines .... (800)527-1208
Infodata ........................... (703)578-3430 Integrated Data Tech ..... (215)726-6124 Int'I. Software ................. (305)823-8088
Infoextend ...................... (619)587-9140 Integrated Devei. Corp ..(603)329-5522 Int'I. Technical Systems ..(206)486-9031
Infomatic Power Sys ...... (310)948-2217 Integrated Device Tech ..( 408)727-6116 Int'[Link]~ware ............... (415)903-2300
Infonetics ....................... (508)393-8088 Integrated Electronics ... (303)292-5537 Tech Support............ (415)903-2300
Inforite Corporation ...... (800)366-4635 Integrated Inference Mach.(714)978-6776 Int'I. Cmptr. & Comm.... (310)836-7561
Tech Support............ (800)366-4635 Tech Support............ (714)978-6202 Interphase Corporation.(214)919-9000
Information Builders ..... (800)444-4303 Integrated Info. Techn.... (800)832-0770 InterPlay Productions .... (800)969-4263
Information Center........ (617)542-0146 Tech Support............ (408)727-1676
Tech Support............ (714)553-6676
Information Concepts... (202)682-0330 IntegratedWorkstations ... (800)832-6526
Interpos Systems Inc. .... (416)513-9209
Infurmation Consultants..(714)859-7123 Integrix .......................... (800)300-8288
Interpreter...................... (800)232-4687
Information Machines ... (818)884-5779 Intek. .............................. (206)455-9935
Intersecting Concepts... (805)373-3900
Information Pkg. Corp... (800)776-7633 Intel Corporation ........... (800)538-3373
Intersolv (Sage Software)'.(301)230-3200
Infornlation Processing.(407)331-5200 Tech Support............ (503)629-7000
Tech Support............ (800)443-160 1
Information Science ...... (201)592-0009 Intel PCE0. .................... (800)538-3373
Intersolve (polytron) ...... (503)645-1150
Information Stratagies ... (212)971-5000 Tech Support............ (503)629-7000
Tech Support............ (800)548-4000

Information Sys. Cons.... (214)490-1881 Intelecsis, Inc. ................ (512)682-0649

Intex Solutions Inc. ....... (617)449-6222

Informationweek. .......... (516)365-4600 Intelect ........................... (310)828-7310

Intra Electronics US....... (408)744-1706

Informix Software/IBM ... (800)274-8184 Intellicom ....................... (800)992-2882

Intuit. .............................. (800)624-8742

Tech Support ............ (800)274-8184

Tech Support............ (818)407-3900 Tech Support............ (415)858-6010
Informtech Int'l... ........... (310)836-8993
Intellicorp ....................... (415)965-5500 InView System Inc ......... (508)428-5688
InfoShare ........................ (703)791-2910
Intelligence Technology ... (214)250-4277 Invisible Software .......... (415)570-5967
Infoworld ....................... (415)572-7341
Intlligenceware .............. (310)417-8896 Invisible Software Inc. ...(800)982-2962
Infralink.......................... (703)522-4412
Intelligent Controls ........ (206)771-8107 IOcomm Int'[Link] ...... (213)644-6100
Ingram Micro ................. (714)566-1000
Intelligent Electronics .... (215)458-5500 loline .............................. (206)821-2140
Ingram/Micro D............. (714)566-1000
Intell. Instrumentation... (602)624-2434 IOMEGA......................... (800)456-5522
Inland Data Pak.............. (313)583-6220
Intelligent Sys. Master..... ( 404)381-2900 Tech Support............ (800)456-5522

Inline Design .................. (617)935-1515

IntelliMedia .................... (800)706-0077 Ion Systems .................... (800)367-2452

Tech Support............ (617)935-1515 Tech Support............ (616)925-3675 Iowa America ................. (800)920-2673

Inline, Inc....................... (800)882-7117 IntelliPower Inc. ............ (714)587-0155 IPC Corporation Ltd ...... (404)594-8281

Inmac.............................. (408)435-1700 Intellisystems, Inc. ......... (818)341-7000 IPL Systems, Inc. ............ (800)338-8475

Innotech Inc................... (416)492-3838 IntelogicTrace Inc. ........ (800)531-7186 Tech Support............ (617)487-2057

Innovative Concepts...... ( 408)436-1777 InterAct .......................... (304)258-1611 IPX Infomatic Pwr. Sys ..(310)946-2217

Innov. Data Design-lDD.(51O)680-6818 Interacter Inc................. (203)630-0199 IQ Engineering.............. (800)765-3668

Tech Support............ (510)680-6818

Interactive ln1aging....... (813)996-4316 IQ Software .................... (404)446-8880

Innovative Mfg............... (305)836-1035

InterActive Inc............... (606)363-5117 IQ Technologies ............. (800)752-6526

Innovative Resources .... (612)377-5701

Interactive Multimedia..(410)626-1380 Tech Support............ (206)823-2273
Innovative Techn ...........(713)583-1141
Interactive Sftwr Eng.....(805)685-1006 IQIAccessories .............. (415)567-3500
InnovativeTechn ........... (800)647-8877
Interactive Sys. Corp...... (213)453-8649 IQV Corporation........... (708)253-5196
InnovativeTechn ........... (800)253-4001
Interactive Training........ (503)681-0343 Iris Software Products ... (617)341-199O

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Irma DCA....................... (404)740-0300 JMR Electronics, hlC. ...... (818)993-4801 KeyTronic ...................... (800)262-6006
IronMountain ................. (800)883-8000 Jo-Dan Int'l Inc. .............. (313)340-0300 Tech Support ............ (800)262-6006
Irons Group Inc.,The .... (212)645-4737 John Anderson Assoc. .... (602)474-9555 Keydata International ....(800)486-701 0
hwin Magnetics Sys...... (800)421-1879 John Fluke Mfg.............. (800)443-5853 Tech Support ............ (800)486-9100
ISC Systems .................... (509)927-5600 John Wiley & Sons ......... (212)850-6000 Keyfile ............................ (603)883-3800
ISC/MSC Ribbons ........... (718)706-8833 Johnson Controls ........... (414)274-4000 Tech Support ............ (603)883-3800
lSI Systems ..................... (800)255-1580 ........................................ (414)961-6500 Keylogic USA/Europe .... (619)242-7722
Tech Support ............ (508)682-5500 Joindata Systems Inc...... (818)330-6553 Keypoint Technology ..... (31 0)944-3041
ISICAD, Inc ..................... (800)634-1223 Jones Business Sys......... (800)225-1923 KFA USA Inc .................. (714)546-0336
Island Graphics .............. (800)255-4499 Jordan Industries Corp ..(914)793-0700 Kidasa Software Inc. ...... (800)765-0167
Tech Support ............ (415)491-1000 Joseph Electronics ......... (708)297-4200 Kidde-Fenwal Inc. .......... (508)881-2000
Islandview/MGI. ............ (804)673-5601 Journal of Info. Sys......... (212)971-5000 Kikusui International ..... (800)545-8784
Ithaca Software .............. (510)523-5900 Jovian Logic Corp .......... (510)651-4823 Killer Tracks ................... (714)435-2600
ITS................................... (818)882-7747 Tech Support............ (510)651-4823 Kimpsion International.(408)988-8808
ITT Commercial Finance .(800)727-9090 JSB Corporation ............. (408)438-8300 Kings Electronics ........... (914)793-5000
ITT Consumer Financial...(612)540-8799 J.s.T. Corporation ........... (708)803-3300
Kingston Electronics ..... (800)835-6575
ITT Corporation ............ (212)258-1000 ........................................ (800)947-1110
Tech Support............ (714)435-2600
ITT Pomona Electronics...(909)623-3463 Julie Associates Inc........ (508)667-1958
Kinzuid, Inc .................... (716)665-3087
ITT PowerSystems ......... (602)889-7600 Jump Microsystems Inc.(510)440-8006
Kiss Software Corp ........ (800)472-5477
ITW Ilnx........................(706)952-8844 Juno Technical Serv........ (510)487-7601
Kiwi Software ................ (805)685-4031
Iverson Technology........ (703)749-1200 ]VC Companies/America.(714)965-261O
Klein Tools Inc. .............. (708)677-9500
Tech Support ............ (800)677-7881 Tech Support ............ (714)965-261O
Klever Computers, Inc .. (408)735-7723
J&S Custom Cmptr Serv..(800)995-5840 ]VC Info. Products .......... (408)988-7506
KLM Services ................. (805)376-2825
JB Technologies Inc ....... (805)529-0908 ]WP .................................(408)437-0400
Knowledge Access ......... (415)969-0606
J Bond Cmptr Systems...(510)490-8290 JWP Info. Systems .......... (617)821-4100
Knowledge Adventure ...(800)542-4240
J Bond Cmptr Systems...(408)946-9622 ]YACC. .......... .................. (800)458-3313
Tech Support ............ (818)542-4200
J P N Corporation .......... (510)770-3962 K & A Manufacturing .... (800)678-3805
Knowledge Dynamics ...(800)331-2783
J-Mark Computer Corp..(818)814-9472 K D I Precision Prods .... (513)943-2000
Knowledge Garden ....... (516)246-5400
Jabert USA Inc ................ (214)644-2084 K&R International Inc ...(714)598-8738
KnowledgePoint... .........(800)727-1133
Jactech Corporation ...... (714)228-1633 K-N Electronics .............. (216)724-9953
Knozall Systems Inc. ...... (800)333-8698
Jade Computer............... (800)421-5500 Kaetron Software ........... (713)298-1547
Koala Acquisitions ......... (408)776-8181
JAE Electronics ............... (714)753-2600 Tech Support ............ (713)296-1547
Kobetron Inc .................. (513)298-8244
Jain Tools for Sales ......... (415)941-9191 Kalglo Electronics Co .... (800)524-0400
Kodak Diconix ............... (800)255-3434
JAM Enterprises ............. (619)673-8180 Kalok Corporations-JTS.(408)734-4258
Tech Support ............ (800)344-0006
Jam Software .................. (203)630-0055 Tech Support ............ (408)747-1315
Kodiak Technology ........ (51 0)226-7840
Tech Support ............ (206)630-0055 Kanix Inc. ....................... (714)693-1888
Kofax hnage Prods Inc ..(714)727-1733
Jameco Elect Cmptr Proci.(800)831-0084 Kansai Electric, USA. ...... (800)733-3374
Konami ........................... (708)215-5111
Tech Support ............ (415)592-8097 Tech Support ............ (800)388-7062
Konic Electronics........... (714)770-3267
James Burn/American .... (914)454-8200 Kantek Inc. .................... (516)593-3212
Konica Bus. Machin ........ (203)683-2222
Jameslee Corporation .... (312)271-6000 Kao Infosystems ............. (800)274-5520
Kontrax Software Inc ..... (416)451-161O
Jasick Designs ................ (510)322-1386 Kay Elemetrics Corp ...... (201)227-2000
Korea Trade Center........ (213)954-9500
Javelin Software Corp .... (617)890-1100 Kazcom Inc .................... (800)444-0543
Koss Stereo Phones ....... (414)964-5000
JAZ Designs .................... (512)659-8946 KCI Canada .................... (416)633-0351
Koutech Systems, Inc. ...(310)699-5340
JB Saunders .................... (303)442-1212 KCI Computing, Inc ....... (310)478-6100
KPT. ................................ (714)468-5555
JB Technologies ............. (800)688-0908 KDM Associates ............. (800)553-5171
Kres Engineering ........... (818)957-6322
JC Enterprises ................ (818)773-0296 KEA Systems Ltd............ (604)431-0727
Kris Technologies .......... (415)875-6728
JDR Microdevices .......... (800)538-5000 Keane, Inc. ...................... (617)241-9200
Krystaltech International..(212)385-1900
Tech Support ............ (800)538-5002 Kedwell Software .......... (415)899-8525
KS Brotherbox Co ......... (818)814-0516
JDV Engineering Co ...... (201)796-1720 Kelly Computer Sys ....... (415)960-101O
KlV Inc .......................... (201)440-9090
Jem Computers .............. (617)254-5500 Kelly Microsystems ........ (714)859-3900
Kurta ............................... (800)445-8782
Jems Data Unlimited ...... (800)838-5367 Kenftl Distribution ......... (800)487-9889
Tech Support ............ (602)276-5533
Jenistar Inc ..................... (508)230-2414 Kennsco ......................... (800)229-1758
Kurzweil ......................... (617)890-2929
Jensen Tools, Inc ............ (800)426-1194 Kenosha Cmptr Corp .... (800)255-2989
KW Control Systems .....(914)355-5000
Jensen-Jones Inc. ............ (800)688-7080 Tech Support ............ (414)697-9595
KYE International Corp.(714)590-3940
Tech Support ............ (908)530-7788 Kensington Microware ..(800)535-4242
Kye International Corp..(714)923-351O
JET FAX.......................... (800)753-8329 Tech Support ............ (800)535-4242
Kyocera .......................... (908)560-3400
JetFill Inc ........................ (713)933-1900 Kent Marsh .................... (800)325-3587
Kyocera Electronics ....... (619)576-2669
JetForm Corporation ...... (617)647-7700 Tech Support ............ (713)522-8906
L & M Computer Prods.(800)544-291O
Jetpad Systems ............... (617)536-7526 Kenwood USA............... (310)639-4200
L-Com Inc. ...................... (800)343-1455
JRAmerica Inc............... (310)328-0051 Kepler Company............ (612)522-0756
L-Cube InnOv. Solution...(203)378-1343
Ji-Haw..............................(310)328-0051 Kepner-Tregoe Inc.........(800)257-0404
La Cie..............................(800)999-0143
]IAN................................(800)346-5426 Key Computers, Inc....... (404)565-0089
Tech Support............ (800)288-9919
Tech Support ............(415)941-9191 Key Lime Systems .......... (800)789-5463
LA Computer..................(310)533-7177
Jimi Software .................(215)628-0840 Tech Support............(407)627-5322
LA Trade ......................... (800)433-3726
Jinco Computers............ (800)253-2531 Key Power, Inc............... (310)948-2084
Tech Support............ (310)539-0019
Tech Support............ (818)309-1103 Key Services Inc............ (919)768-4400
Labconco Corporation ..(800)821-5525

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Labtec Enterprises ......... (206)896-2000 Learning Company. ........ (800)852-2255 Logical Connection, Inc ...(503)5854174

LacTek USA Company...014)5454916 LearnKey Inc .................. (801)224-821O Tech Support............ (503)5854174

LaFrance Corporation ...(215)365-8000 Leasametric .................... (800)553-2255 Logical Operations Inc .. 016)482-7700

Lahey Computer Sys......002)831-2500 LeCroy Corporation.......(800)553-2769 Logical Sys. Corp ............ (813)885-7179

Lamp Technology. .......... (516)567-1800 Lectronix Cmptr Serv.... (304)736-8035 Logicode Technology. ....(805)388-9000

LAN Magazine ................ (415)905-2200 [Link] Distrib. & Serv. .(800)325-3348 Tech Support ............ (805)388-9000

Lan Systems ....................(212)995-7700 Lee Data/lIS ....................(800)533-3282 Logicon, Inc ....................(213)373-0220

LAN Technology. ............ ( 415)358-9500 Legacy Storage Sys.........(508)4354700 Logitech......................... (800)231-7717

Lan Times ....................... (801)565-1 060 LegacyTechnology. ........ (800)832-8883 Tech Support............ (510)795-8100

LANCAST........................ (603)880-1833 Legend Micro. ................ (800)366-6333 Longshine Microsys ....... (310)903-0899

Landmark. ...................... (800)683-6696 Legent Corporation ...... .003)734-9494 Longshine Technology... (408)942-1746

Tech Support ............ (800)683-0854 Legeon Corporation ...... .014)5464900 lookUp Software ........... 002)7864242

Lane Service Company..(800)231-0861 Leisure Products ............ (408)448-7020 Loop Computer Prods...(714)549-5818

Lang Chao Group .......... (916)638-8900 LekTechnologies Inc. ....(806)355-7900 Lora! Commercial Sys.... (313)390-2601

Language Systems .......... (703)478-0181 Lenel Systems Int'l... ...... 016)248-9720 Lortec Power Systems ... (800)927-5051

LANpoint Systems ......... (800)328-2526 Tech Support............ 016)248-9720 Lotus-Word Processing ..(800)831-9679

LanSourceTechn............ (416)866-8575 Lermer [Link] ........... (908)789-0900 Tech Support............(404)399-5505

Lantana Tech .................. (619)565-6400 LES International............ 014)595-7299 Lotus Devel. Corp .......... (800)345-1043

LANtek Computer.......... (800)462-0436 Letraset. .......................... (800)343-8973 Tech Support............ (800)223-1662

Lantel1 Systems............... (8OO)526-8355 Tech Support............ (800)634-3463 Lotus Publishing ............. (617)494-1192

LANWorks ...................... (416)238-5528 Level Computers .......... .014)974-6427 Lousig-Nont &Assoc ...... (800)477-3211

Lapis Techn-Focus Tech .(800)538-8865 Leviton Mfg Inc ............. (206)486-2222 Lowry Cmptr Prods.......(800)733-001O

Tech Support............ (8OO)647-7744 Lexidyne of Penn ........... (412)661-4526 LPA Software Inc ............(800)248-9602

Large Stor. Configs ......... (800)831-9482 Lexmark Int'l Inc ............ (8OO)453-9872 LSI Logic Corporation .... (408)433-8000

Larson-Davis Info Sys..... (801)375-8855 Tech Support ............ (606)232-3000 LSW Inc .......................... (301)772-8700

Laser Computer, Inc. .. ...008)540-8086 liant-Ryan McFarland-TX..(800)237-1874 Lucas Deeco Corp ......... (510)471-4700

Laser Digital Inc ............. (408)737-2666 Tech Support ............ (512)343-1OlO Lucasey Mfg Corp .......... (510)534-1435

Laser Magnetic Storage ..(800)777-5764 liant-RyanMcFarland-MA.(800)237-1874 Lucid ............................... (800)8434204

Laser Master Corp ......... (800)950.6868 Tech Support ............ (800)833-3678 Tech Support ............ (214)994-8101

Laser Precision ............... (800)443-6154 liberty Research Grp ..... (406)771-7736 Lucky Star Int'l... ............ (214)690-1825

Laser Printers Access ..... (619)485-8411 liberty Systems Inc. ...... (408)983-1127 Luctor Corporation ....... (602)582-5503

Tech Support............ (619)486-8411 libra Corporation.......... (800)453-3827 Lugaru Software .............(412)421-5911

Laser Source .................. (315)463-6090 library Software Review ..(203)226-6967 Luxor Corporation......... (708)244-1800

Laser Supply. .................. (800)422-0080 lifeboat Associates......... (908)389-8950 Lxycon............................ (818)281-3957

LaserTek Industries....... (8OO)322-8137 lifeboat Software Grp ... (904)825-0220 Lyco Cmptr Marketing ..(800)233-8760

Laser's Edge, Inc............. (515)472-7850 Tech Support............ (904)825-0220 Tech Support............017)494-1670

LaserByte ........................ (800)619-9200 light Brigade ..................(206)251-1240 Lynx Technology. ...........(416)886-7315

LaserCard Systems .........(415)9694428 light Source ...................(800)231-7226 Lysis Corporation........... (404)373-3359

Laserex Inc ..................... (800)225-5503 Tech Support ............ (415)461-3030 Lyte Optronics Inc ......... (310)451-8551

LaserGo, Inc ................... (619)450.4600 lighthorseTech.,Inc......(800)443-3446 Lytec Systems Inc. .......... (801)562-0111

LaserMaster Corp-MAC. .(612)944-9330 lighthouse Technology..(800)842-8288 M & P Services ............... (714)359.Qo11

Tech Support ............ (612)944-8008 lightning Comm...... ......014)457-8001 M Global ......................... (713)960-0205

LaserMaster Corp-Pc. .... (619)944-9330 likom Group................. (408)954-8070 MTechnology................. (408)748-8701

Tech Support ............ (612)944-9331 linco Computer............ (213)903-1299 M USA Business Sys....... (214)386-6100

LaserTechnics Inc .......... (505)822-1123 lind Electr. Design......... (800)659-5956 Tech Support ............ (214)490-0100

LaserTek. ........................ (800)252-7374 Tech Support ............ (612)927-6303 M&T Publishing ............. (415)358-9500

LaserTools ...................... (800)767-8004 link Computer, Inc ........ (714)993-0800 M-Test Equipment.......... (800)3344293

Tech Support............ (510)420-1319 link Technologies.......... (800)448-5465 M-USA Business Sys....... (800)933-6872

Lattice, Incorporated.....008)7694060 Tech Support............ (800)448-5465 Tech Support............ (214)490-0100

Laudholm Automation... (207)761-5657 link-Up ...........................(609)654-6266 M/A-Com LCS................. (800)669-1769

Laura Technologies ........ (602)940-9800 linkon Corporation ....... (212)753-2544 Ml Electronic Industry..(514)956-7834

Lava Computer Mfg.......( 416)674-5942 linksys ............................ (800)546-5797 MA Labs Inc ................... (408)954-8188

Law Cypress Distrib ......(800)344-3044 Tech Support............ 014)261-1288 Mac America .................. (408)434-0433

LAWN O'Neill Comm....(908)3294100 LIPS Inc .......................... (516)673-2255 Tech Support............ (800)832-4003

LawsonAssociates .......... (612)379-2633 lite-On, Inc ..................... (408)946-4873 Mace, Paul Software ....... (503)488-2322

Les Industries................ (201)778-5588 literature Display Sys.... (800)6694399 Machine Design ............. (216)696-7000

LCTTechnology Inc. ...... (818)575-5000 litton Industries .............(310)859-5000 Macmillan New Media..... (617)225-9023

illI Retail Services ......... (800)874-3209 liuski International ........ (800)347-5454 MacMillan Publish ......... (800)428-5331

Lead Electronics ............ (315)699.{)099 LJ Enterprises ................. (800)296-5536 MacMillan Publishing .... (800)428-5331

Lead Technologies....... ..004)549-5532 lion USA Inc .................. (818)9914330 Tech Support............(800)428-5331

Leader Instnunent Corp..(800)645-5104 Lloyd Bush, Inc .............. (212)962-4004 MACRACON SYSTEMS.... (510)651-9115

LeaderTechnology....... .. 014)757-1787 LMT Marketing Inc ........ (805)644-1797 Macromedia ................... (800)288-4797

Tech Support ............ (505)822-0700 Lockheed....................... (818)876-2000 Tech Support............ ( 415)252-9080

Leading Edge .................. (800)874-3340 Locus Computing.......... (800)423-2386 Macromind ..................... (415)442-0200

Tech Support ............ (800)225-2283 Tech Support ............ (310)337-5995 Macronix Inc .................. (408)453-8088

League fur Prog. Freedom..(617)243-4091 Logica North America... (617)890-7730 Macrotron Systems ........ (510)651-9115

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MacShack Inc. ................ (716)344-9230 Mastertronics ................. (714)833-8710 Measurex Corporation ...( 408)255-1500
Macuser.......................... (415)378-5600 Tech Support............ (714)833-8710 MECA Software.............. (800)820-7 458
Madge Networks ............ (800)876-2343 Math Soft Inc ................. (800)628-4223 Tech Support............ (203)255-7562
Tech Support............ (800)876-2343 Mathematica ................... (813)682-1128 MECC (MN).................... (612)569-1529
MAG InnoVision Inc. ..... (800)827-3998 Tech Support............ (813)682-1130 Tech Support............ (612)569-1678
Tech Support ............ (714)751-2008 MathSoft, Inc .................. (800)628-4223 MECC (CA) ..................... (800)685-6322
Magee Enterprises, Inc ..(800)662-4330 Tech Support............ (617)577-1778 Meckler Corporation ..... (203)226-6967
Tech Support............ (404)662-5387 Matrix Digital Prods ...... (818)566-8567 Mectel International ...... (800)248-0255
Magic RAM..................... (213)413-9999 Matrox Electronic Sys ... (800)663-8765 Media 4 Less ................... (8oo)621-6827
Magic Software Ent... ..... (714)250-1718 Tech Support ............ (800)663-8765 Media Cybernetics ......... (800)992-4256
Magic Solutions, Inc.. .... (201)529-5533 Matrox Graphic Inc ....... (800)361-1409 Media Factory................. (800)879-9536
Magma Sftwre Solutions..(20 1)912-0 192 Tech Support............ (514)685-0270 Tech Support............ (408)456-9182
Magna ............................. (408)282-0900 Matter of FAX................. (800)433-3329 Media Products .............. ( 408)432-1711
Tech Support............ (408)879-7911 Tech Support............ (212)431-5426 Media Resources ............ (714)256-5048
Magnetic Data, Inc ......... (800)328-3441 Matti Research &Techn....(800)875-2320 Media Source .................. (8oo)356-2553
Magnetic RecoveryTechn.(805)257-2261 Max Software Consult...(301)828-5935 Media Value ..................... (800)845-3472
Magni Systems, Inc ........ (503)626-8400 Max Systems ................... (407)877-3807 Media Vision Resource ... (800)845-5870
Magretech Inc ................ (805)685-4551 Maxa............................... (818)543-1300 Tech Support............. (800)638-2807
Magus Data Techn .......... ( 416)513-0823 Maxcard .......................... (503)593-6027 MediaLogic, Inc. ............. (508)695-2006
MAl Systems ................... (714)731-0201 MaxConcepts ................. (619)530-9062 MediaShare Corp............ (619)931-7171
Main Boards ................... (800)359-0201 Maxell ............................. (800)325-7717 Medical Sys. & Mgt. ........ (310)914-1600
Main Source Electr......... (800)456-6246 Tech Support............ (800)533-2836 Mega Drive Systems....... (8oo)322-4744
Tech Support............ (813)351-8420 Maxell CorplAmerica .... (800)533-2836 Tech Support............. (310)970-8000
MainLan Inc. .................. (214)248-0305 Maxi SWitch, Inc. ........... (602)294-5450 Mega Drive Systems ....... (310)847-OO06
Mainlan, Inc .................... (407)331-4400 MaximTechnology......... (800)755-1008 Mega PC Technology...... (714)850-1044
Mainline Cmptr Repair..... (215)644-0534 Maximus ......................... (800)394-6299 Megadata Corporation ... (516)589-6800
Mainstay Software .......... (805)484-9400 Tech Support............ (800)894-0142 MegaHaus ....................... (800)426-0560
Tech Support............ (805)484-9400 Maxis Software .............. (800)366-2947 Tech Support............ (713)333-1944
Mainstream Software ..... (214)934-8906 Tech Support............ (510)253-3755 Megahertz ....................... (800)527-8677
Maintech ........................ (800)426-8324 Maxoptix Corporation ... (800)848-3092 Tech Support............ (800)527-8677
Maintenance Etc ............ (713)520-6567 Maxspeed ....................... (415)345-5447 Megasource .................... (800)473-9728
Maint. Troubleshooting ..(302)738-0532 Maxtor CO - Miniscribe....(303)651-6000 Megatel Cmptr Corp...... (416)245-2953
Mallard Software ............ (214)436-0044 Tech Support............ (800)356-5333 MEI/Micro Center.......... (800)634-3478
Tech Support............ (214)219-0242 Maxtor Corporatio ......... (800)262-9867 Meirick Inc. .................... (800)735-5069
Man & Machine Inc ....... (301)277-3760 Tech Support............ (800)262-9867 Melard Technologies ...... (914)273-4488
Mandax Computer ........ (206)867-1973 Maxtron .......................... (818)350-5706 Meltek Inc. .....................( 408)438-4986
Manhatrtan Electr. Cable...(800)228-6322 MAXX Memory Prods ... (800)748-6629 Memorex Cmptr Supp... (408)957-1Ooo
Mannesmann Tally. ......... (206)251-5609 Maya Electronic Prod.... (915)590-8880 MemorexTelex Corp..... (918)627-2333
Mansfield Software Grp.(203)429-8402 Mayesys Corporation ..... (301)961-4899 Memory Express ............ (800)877-8188
Mantis Computer Parts..(800)252-9989 Maynard Electronics ...... (800)821-8782 Memory Media Prods .... (714)669-18OO
Manugistics .................... (800)592-0050 Maysteel Corporation .... (414)629-5535 Memory Prods & More .(714)753-1200
Manusoft Corporation ... (818)304-2762 MBS................................. (800)944-3808 MemoryTechnology Inc ..(303)786-8080
Manzana Microsystems ..(805)968-1387 Tech Support............ (301)762-7405 Memsoft Inc. .................. (407)997-6655
Manzanita Sftwr Sys....... (800)447-5700 MBS Technologies .......... (800)860-8700 Menai .............................. (415)617-5730
Tech Support............ (800)447-5700 Tech Support............ (800)860-8703 Mendon Optronics Inc..(716)248-8480
Maple Systems ............... (408)456-0355 McAfee Associates .......... (408)988-3832 Mentor Electronics ......... (216)951-1884
Mapinfo Corporation ..... (518)274-6000 McArthur Associates ...... (914)279-8049 Mentor Graphics Corp .. (503)685-7000
Marclyn ........................... (408)739-2443 McCarty Associates ........ (203)388-6994 Mentor Market Research ..( 408)268-6333
Marconi Circuit Techn ... (516)293-8686 MCCI... ............................ (408)954-8070 Merchant Systems .......... (602)951-9390
Mark IV Industries ......... (716)689-4972 McClure Consultants ..... (708)382-6233 Mercury Cmptr Sys........ (508)458-3100
Mark of the Unicom. ..... (617)576-2760 McDonnell Douglas ....... (314)232-0232 Mercury Technologies .... (514)747-0254
Market Intelligence ........ ( 415)961-9000 McGraw Hill ................... (800)262-4729 Mergent International .... (800)688-3227
Marlin [Link] &Assoc ..( 407)848-8236 McGraw-HillTechNet Gtp.(212)512-4604 Tech Support ............ (800)688-3227
Marshall Industries ........ (800)522-0084 McGraw-Hill Cmptr Publ. ..( 415)513-6800 Meridian Data ................ (800)767-2537
Marstek Inc.. .................. (714)833-7740 M<..'Graw-Hill/Data Comm.(800)822-8158 Tech Support ............ (800)755-8324
Martin Info Systems ....... (808)733-2003 MCI Commun. Corp...... (202)872-1600 Merisel. ...........................(800)542-9955
Martin Marietta Corp..... (301)897-6000 MCM Electronics ........... (800)543-4330 Merit Software ............... (214)385-2353
Masque Publishing ......... (800)765-4223 McNeil & Associates ...... (612)428-4068 Tech Support............ (214)385-2957
Mass Memory Systems .. (800)347-5722 MCR Computer Serv ..... (800)849-9595 Meritec ........................... (216)354-3148
Mass Micro Systems....... (800)522-7970 MCR Marketing Inc....... (513)861-3046 Merlin Software .............(206)361-0093
Tech Support............ (800)522-7970 MCSITechnologies, Inc .(301)495-4444 Merrill & Bryan Ent.......(619)689-8611
Masstor Systems Corp... ( 408)955-0160 McTronic Systems .......... (713)462-7687 Merritt Cmptr Prods...... (214)339-0753
Master Bond Inc ............ (201)343-8963 McWains Cheisea........... (201)993-5700 MESA Distribution.........(800)388-3339
Masterdip Graphics-IMSI..(305)983-7440 Mead Training Systems.. (800)621-8711 Mesa Systems Inc........... (510)462-9491
Tech Support............ (305)983-7440 Mead-Hatcher, Inc.......... (716)877-1185 Meta Software ................(617)576-6920
Mastersoft ....................... (800)624-61 07 Measure. & Control Prod..(212)662-6012 Metagraphics .................. (408)438-1550

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Metc Software ................ (800)767-6292 Microbase Info. Sys........ (310)479-1239 Certified ProfessionaIs ....(8oo)765-7768
Metcan [Link] ........ (416)881-9955 Microbilt Corporation... (404)955-0313 Consulting Services ..... (800)922-9446
Metheus Corporation.... (800)638-4387 MicroBiz Corporation....(8oo)6378268 Delta ............................. (206)635-7019
Methode Electronics ...... (800)323-6858 Tech Support............ (914)425-3789 Developer Network .... (800)759-5474
Metra Info. Systems ........ ( 408)730-9188 MicroClean Inc.............. (408)412-0611 Download Serv-USA .... (206)935-6735
Metrix Cust. Supp. Sys... (414)798-8560 Microcom-Carbon Copy. ..(800)8228224 Excel for Macintosh .... (206)635-7080
Metrix Network Sys....... (603)888-7000 Tech Support............ (617)551-1414 Excel furWmdows/OS/2 .(206)635-7070
Metro Data-Vac .............. (914)357-1600 Microcom-Hardware ..... (800)822-1125 Excel SDK .................... (206)635-7048
Metro Software .............. (602)292-0313 Tech Support............ (617)551-1313 FastTIps,Advanced Sys....(800)936-4400
Metromedia Paging Serv: .. (201)462-4966 Microcomputer Access..(800)521-8270 FastTIps, DesktopApps... (800)936-41 00
Metropolis Software ...... ( 415)322-2001 Tech Support............ (310)645-9400 Fast Tips, Devel. Tools ... (800)936-4300
MetroTel Corporation.... (516)937-3420 Microcmptr Concepts... (800)772-3914 Fast Tips, Pers Op Sys ..(800)936-4200
MetroVision Microsys .... (800)875-2099 MicrocmptrTechn. Serv: .. (508)796-9912 FORTRAN .................... (206)635-7015
Metrum Instrumentation..(415)969-5500 Microdynamics Inc ........ (214)343-1170 Forum on CompuServe..(800)848-8199
Metz Software ................ (206)641-4525 Microdyne Corp-LAN..... (800)255-3967 Fox prods,Macintosh ..(206)635-7192
Tech Support............ (206)641-4525 Tech Support............ (800)255-3967 Fox prods,DOS/Win .... (206)635-7191
Mextel. ............................ (708)595-4146 Microdyne Corp-LAN..... (800)255-3967 Hrdwre-Mouse,BPoint.....(206)635-7040
MFS Inc.......................... (800)456-2159 Tech Support............ (800)255-3967 MacroAssembler-MASM.(206)646-5109
MGI Group Int'l Inc....... (310)352-31oo Microfield Graphics ....... (503)626-9393 Money .......................... (206)635-7131
MGV Manufacturing ...... (205)772-11 00 MicroGate Corp............. (512)345-7791 MS-DOS 6.0/.2 Upgrades .(206)646-5104
MIC Media Corp............ (510)226-0606 MicrogratX, Inc............... (8oo)733-3729 Multimedia Products ...(206)635-7172
Micom Systems, Inc....... (805)583-8600 Tech Support............ (214)234-2694 Office for Macintosh ...(206)635-7055
Micro 2000 Inc.............. (818)547-0125 Microld ........................... ( 408)395-4096 Office forWindows ..... (206)635-7058
Micro Accessories Inc .... (800)777-6687 Microid Research, Inc.... ( 408)727-6991 Online-WmTech Supp ...(800)443-4672
Micro Care Corp............ (800)638-0125 Microlink/Micro Filmware..(800)767-5465 PowerPoint .................. (206)635-7145
Micro Central ................. (800)836-4276 Microlog Corporation.... (800)333-6564 Premier Supp;Sales&Tn1O.(800)936-3500
Micro Chan. [Link] ..(916)222-2262 Micrologic ...................... (201)342-6518 Priority Comprehensive..(900)555-21 00
Micro Computer Cable..(313)946-9700 MicroLogic Software ...... (510)652-5464 Pr. Comprehensive - CC ..(800)935-5900
Micro Connectors Inc... (510)839-8112 Tech Support............. (510)652-5464 Pr. Desktop Apps.......... (900)555-2000
Micro Data..................... (800)539-0123 MicroLogic Systems ....... (903)561-0007 Pr. DesktopApps - CC ....(800)936-5700
Micro Data Base Sys...... (317)463-2581 Microlytics ...................... (800)828-6293 [Link]!DesktpCC.(800)936-5800
Micro DeSign Inc ........... (215)884-1112 Tech Support............ (716)248-9150 Pr. Develop w/DeSktop..(900)555-23oo
Micro DeSign Int'l, Inc... (800)241-1853 MicroMaid Inc ................ (800)369-7079 [Link] Op Sys-CC...(8oo)936-5700
Micro Display-RangerTech.(612)437-2233 MicroMaps Software ...... (800)334-4291 Pr. Personal Op Sys...... (900)555-2000
Micro Electronic Techn..(800)468-0252 Tech Support............ (609)397-1611 Profiler.......................... (206)635-7015
Micro Electr. WinBook. ..(800)468-0252 Micromation Techn........ ( 408)739-2999 Profit ............................. (800)723-3333
Micro Exchange Corp... (201)284-1200 Micromax Distr.............. (8oo)795-6299 Project.. ........................ (206)635-7155
Micro Fine Int'l Inc........ (718)358-3870 Micron Computer.......... (800)438-3343 Publisher ...................... (206)635-7140
Micro Focus ................... (415)856-4161 Micron Technology........ (800)642-7661 QuickBasic ................... (206)646-5101
Micro House................... (800)926-8299 Micronet Cmptr Sys....... (714)739-2244 QuickC. ........................ (206)635-70 10
Tech Support............ (303)443-3389 MicroNetTechnology..... (714)453-6100 Schedule ...................... (206)635-7049
Micro Industries Corp... (614)548-7878 Tech Support............ (714)453-6060 Sol. Provider Sales & Infu..(8oo)426-9400
Micro Informatica.......... (305)377-1930 Micronics Computers.... (510)651-2300 [Link] Sales & Infu.(800)936-3500
Micro League Sports ...... (302)368-9990 Tech Support............ (510)651-2322 Switcher Line ............... (206)635-7041
Micro Mart Inc............... (508)888-2225 MicroPen Cmptr Corp... (408)734-4181 TechNet........................ (800)344-2121
Micro Media Int'!.. ......... (714)588-9882 Microplex Systems Ltd .. (604)875-1461 Test forWindows ......... (206)635-7052
Micro Medic Inc ............ (714)581-3651 Micropolis Corp............. (818)709-3388 1TIIDDTextTelephone .(206)635-4948
Micro Medics .................. (313)759-0231 Tech Support............ (818)709-3325 Video forWindows ...... (206)635-7172
Micro Palms Cmptr........ (813)530-0128 Micropost Corporation..(604)682-6258 Visual Basic ................... (206)646-5105
Micro Power Electr........ (800)642-7612 MicroProcessors Unltd ..(918)267-4961 VIsual Basic ProfToolkt ...(206)646-5105
Micro Professionals ........ (800)800-8300 Tech Support............ (918)267-3879 Visual C/C+ .................. (206)635-7OO7
Micro Security Sys......... (801)575-6600 Microprose Software ..... (800)876-1151 Wm Fntertainment Pnx:Is.(206)637 -9308
Micro Service Express ... (214)239-7033 Tech Support............ (410)771-1151 Win NT-Install Supp..... (206)635-7018
Micro Solutions .............. (815)756-3411 Microref/Educat'l Sftwr .(708)498-3780 Win Sftwre Devel. Kit..(206)635-3329
Micro Star....................... (619)731-4949 Microrim ........................ (800)248-2001 Win/Win forWorkgrp ..(206)637-7098
Micro Supply. ................. ( 408)954-0640 Tech Support............ (206)649-9551 Word for MS-DOS......... (206)635-721O
Tech Support............ ( 408)954-0640 Micros Systems, Inc....... (301)210-6000 Word for the Mac ......... (206)635-7200
MICRO SUPPLy ............. (206)885-5420 Microseconds Int'I.. ....... (619)756-0765 Word for Windows....... (206)462-9673
Micro Systems ................ (800)548-5182 Microseeds Pub!.. .......... (813)882-8635 Works for the Mac ....... (206)635-7160
Micro Technology. .......... (201)340-0442 MicroServ Inc................. (SOO)736-3599 Works for MS-DOS ....... (206)635-7150
Micro X-Press................. (800)875-9737 MicroSiate Inc................ (514)444-3680 Works forWmdows ..... (206)635-7130
Tech Support............ (317)328-5784 MicroSoft Corporation..(800)426-9400 Microsoft Press ..............(800)426-9400
Micro-Integration........... (301)777-3307 Access ........................... (206)635-7050 Tech Support............ (206)635-3313
Micro-Integration, Inc.... (301)746-5888 Auth Train'g Ctr. Prog...... (800)426-9400 Microsoft Sys Joumal..... ( 415)535-8950
Micro-Term, Inc.............. (314)822-4111 Basic PDS ..................... (206)635-7053 Microspeed .................... (800)232-7888
MicroAge Cmptr Ctrs.... (602)929-2416 CD-ROM Installation....(206)635-7033 Tech Support............ (800)232-7888

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Microspot ....................... (800)622·756s Tech Support ............ (800)344-6352 MST Distribution ........... (216)248-2533
Tech Support ............ (408)257-4000 Mitsubishi Electr Arner ..(714)220-2500 M-Systems ...................... (408)654-5820
MicroStep Inc................ (81S)33&8991 Mitsubishi Int'l Corp ...... (914)997-4960 Mueller ........................... (216)771-5225
MicroSupply (WA)......... (206)885·5420 Mitsubishi Rayon Co ...... (213)627-7120 MuellerTechn Research.(708)726-0709
MicroSupply (CO) ......... (303)792·5474 Mitsumi Hectr CorpNY.....(516)752-7730 Multi ConnectionTechn...(51O)67(}()()33
Microsystems Devel ...... (40S)296-4000 Tech Support............ (408)970-9699 Multi-Ad Services ........... (8oo)447-1950
MicroTac Software .........(800)366-4170 Mitsumi Hectr Corp-1X ....(214)550-7300 Multi-Dimension Resrch..(SI8)337-6860
Tech Support ............ (619)271-5700 Mix Software .................. (800)333-0330 Multi-IndustryTech........ (310)921-6669
Microtech Conversn Sys ... (800)223-3693 Tech Support............ (214)783-6001 Multi-Link Inc ................. (SOO)535-4651
Microtech International ..(SOO)666-9689 MM Newman Corp ........ (617)631-7100 Multi-Net Comm ............(503)883-8099
Tech Support ............ (800)626-4276 MMB Devel Corp ........... (310)318-1322 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. (800)328-9717
Microtek Lab .................. (800)654-4160 MMCAd Systems ........... (408)263-0781 Multillng Intemational ..(801)377-7077
Tech Support ............ (310)297-5100 MMF Industries .............. (800)445-8293 Multimedia Direct..........(800)386-3342
Microtest ........................ (800)526-9675 Mobile Cmptr Recovery ..(800)688-6262 Multimedia Warehouse ..(800)683-2868
Microtimes ..................... (51 0)934-3700 Mod-Tap ......................... (508)772-5630 Muliple Zones ................(800)258-2088
MicroTouch Systems ..... (800)8666873 Modem OfficeTec1m ..... (216)696-7000 MultiTech Systems ......... (Soo)328-9717
Microtrace Inc................ (317)842-0772 Modgraph, Inc................(617)229-48oo MultiWriter SOftware ..... (201)S33-1333
Microvitec Inc ................ (404)991-2246 Modumend .................... (800)350-5558 Murata Business Sys....... (214)403-3300
Microvoice Corp ............ (714)588-2739 Monitech ........................(800)332-9349 Mustang Software, Inc...(SOO)999-9619
Microware Distributors.(800)777-9511 Moniterm Corporation..(800)343-4969 Tech Support ............ (S05)873-2550

Tech Support ............(800)888-4797 Monitor Maint. Corp ...... (617)961-2600 Mustek Inc.....................(800)468-7S35

Microware Techn. Dist...(800)3S2-2405 Monogram Media .......... ( 414)8S7-7744 Tech Support ............ (714)250-4880

MicroWay, Inc................. (50S)746-7341 Monotype Typography ..(S00)666-6897 Mux Lab ......................... (8oo)361-1965

MicroWest Spacesaver...(800)969-9699 Tech Support ............ (800)666-6897

Mylex Corporation ........(SOO)776-9539

MlCS Computers Inc ..... (310)325-4520 Monster Design ............. (415)871-6000

Tech Support ............(510)796-61oo
Midem Computer Inc ... (818)964-8682 Tech Support ............ (415)871-6000 Myoda Inc ......................(70S)369-5199
MIDI Land Inc. ............... (714)595-0708 Montech ......................... (508)663-5015 Myried Inc ......................(510)659-87S2
Midisoft Corporation ..... (800)776-6434 Monterey Cmptr Consult..(40S)646-1147 MySoftware Company...(303)522-3000
Tech Support ............ (206)881-7176 Monterey Electronics .... (408)437-5496 Tech Support ............ (303)522-3ooo
Midland ComputerMart.(800)407-0700 Moon Valley Software .... (S00)473-5509 Nada Concepts ..............(612)623-0711
Tech Support ............ (708)967-0746 Tech Support ............ (SOO)473-5509 Nanao USA Corporation ..(213)325-5202
Midwest Cmptr Support..(419)259-2600 Moore [Link] & Sys ..(708)480-3000 Nantucket Corporation.(310)390-7923
Midwest CmptrWorks... (800)669-520S ........................................ (708)615-6000 Nashua COrporation ...... (Soo)258-13 70
Midwest Micro............... (800)312-8822 Morelli Associates .......... (508)543-41 05 NatlAssoc of Serv Mgr ..(708)310-9930
Tech Support ............ (SOO)243-0313 Morgan Davis Group..... (619)670-0563 National Micronetics .....(914)338-0333
Midwestern Diskette .....(SOO)221-6332 Morris Video ................... (31 0)533-4S00 National Advancement ..(Soo)832-4787
Tech Support ............(515)7S2-5190 Tech Support ............ (310)533-4800 Nat! Bureau ofStandards...(301)975-6776
Migraph, Inc ...................(206)838-4677 Morrow Cmptr Corp.....(800)859-6849 Natl BusinessAssoc ....... (214)991-5381
Mikael Blaisdell&Assoc ..(510)865-4515 Tech Support............(212)360-0580 Natl Communications ... (201)733-9200
Milan Technology ........... ( 40S)752-2770 Morse Technology, Inc. ..(818)854-8688 Natl Computer Distrib ... (305)967-2397
Miles Tek ........................ (SOO)524-7444 Mortice Kern Systems ...(519)884-2251 National Computer Sys .(612)829-3000
Miller Freeman Publ... ...(415)397-1SS1 Tech Support ............ (519)8S4-2270 Natl Customer Eng ........ (619)452-7974
Miltope Corporation ..... (516)420-0200 Morton Management ..... (800)548-5744 National Data Corp ........ (404)728-2000
Mind Path Technologies.(214)233-9296 Moses Computers.......... (408)358-1550 National Datacomputer.(508)663-7677
Mind's Eye ..................... (617)935-2679 MOST Inc. ...................... (714)898-9400 National Design Inc.......(512)329-5055
Mindflight Technology...(604)434-6463 MotherboardWarehouse ..(800)486-9975 National Instruments ..... (SOO)433-3488
Mini-Micro Supply Co .... (40S)456-9500 Tech Support............ (602)829-7751
Natl Inventory Exchange .(S00)633-2869
Minolta Corporaation .... (201)825-4000 Motion Works Inc.......... (604)685-9975
Natl Peripheral Service ..(S00)628-9025
Minta Technologies Co ..(201)329-2020 Motor Management ....... (800)548-5744
Natl Semiconductor....... ( 40S)721-5OO0
Minuteman UPS ............. (800)238-7272 Motorola Codex ............. (508)261-4307
Tech Support ............ (404)564-5699
MIPS Technologies, Inc..(415)960-19S0 Motorola Inc. (IL)........... (70S)576-5304
Natl Service Network .... (206)S45-12SS
MlPSI Systems, Inc......... (SOO)727-6774 Tech Support............ (800)311-6456 Natl Soft. Testing Labs .... (215)941-9600
Mirage Computer .......... (800)666-809S Motorola Inc. (IX) ......... (512)891-2000 Natl Standards Institute.(212)642-4900
Tech Support ............ (909)598-2602 Motorola Mobile Data....(8oo)247-2346 Natl Technical Info Serv.(703)487-4650
Miramar Systems ............ (S05)966-2432 MountainGate ............... (800)556-0222 National TeleVAR............(800)468-1732
Tech Support ............ (S05)966-2432 Mountain Ntwrk Solution.(8oo)458-0300 Nationwide Cmptr Dist.(800)777-1054
Mirror Technologies ....... (800)654-5294 Tech Support............ (408)438-7897 Tech Support ............ (201)659-2977
Tech Support ............ (612)633-2105 Mouse Systems Corp ..... (510)656-1117 Natl SftwrTesting Lab .... (215)941-9600
Mirus .............................. ( 40S)944-9770 Tech Support ............ (510)656-1117
Natter Manufacturing .... (801)561-9261
MIS Computer Systems.(40S)730-9188 Mouser Electronics ........ (Soo)346-6873
Navacor InCorp ............. (408)441-65oo
Misco .............................. (908)876-4726 Movonics ........................ (415)960-1250
NavPress Software ......... (719)598-1212
MissionSix Devel Corp ..(40S)722·9211 MP Systems .................... (214)385-2221
NBI, Inc...........................(303)444-5710
Mita Copystar America ..(201)S0&8444 MPS Multimedia ............. (SOO)533-4677
Tech Support ............(800)225-5824

Mitel Corporation .......... (613)592-2122 Tech Support............ (602)S29-7751 NCI ................................. (303)650-5522

Mitsuba Corporation ..... (714)392-2000 Mr. Software, Inc ............ (212)947-6272 NCLAmerica .................. (408)734-1006

Mitsubishi Electronics ...(SOO)S43-2515 MSI Data Corporation ...(714)549-6000 NCR Corporation ........... (316)63&8000

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INDUSTRY PHONE NUMBERS

NCR Corp-Ed Services ...(800)845-2273 Nitek Inc ......................... (602)285-5662 O'Neill Comm ................ (800)624-5296

NCR Direct Connect.. ...(800)627-8076 NMB Technologies ......... (818)341-3355 Tech Support ............ (215)957-5408

Tech Support ............ (800)531-2222 No Hands Software ........ (800)598-3921 O.K. Industries ............... (914)969-6800
NCR Microelectronics...(800)334-5454 Tech Support ............ (415)321-2925 Oakland Group .............. (617)491-7311
NCRWrldwde Serv:Parts...(800)367-1842 No-Brainer Software ...... (800)748-4499 OAZ Communications ..(408)745-1750
NDC Communications ..(408)428-9108 Noesis ............................. (213)399-8208 OBI Distributors, Inc .... ..014)259-1925
Tech Support ............ (800)323-7325 Noetic Technologies ...... (800)780-6343 Objective Software ........ (415)324-3333
Neamco .......................... (617)269-7600 Noice Cancellat'n Techn..(410)636-8700 Occam Research ........... (617)923-3545
NEC Technologies Inc ... (800)632-4636 Tech Support ............ (410)636-8700 Tech Support ............ (617)923-3903
Tech Support ............ (800)388-8888 Nolo Press ...................... (800)992-6656 Ocean Information Sys..(800)325-2496
Needham's Electronics ..(916)924-8037 Tech Support ............ (800)992-6656 Ocean Interface Co .......014)595-1212
NEI. .................... ............. 014)753-8588 Nomai............................. (800)556-6624 Ocean Isle Software ...... (407)770-4777
Nesco Battery Systems ..(800)423-2664 NOMDNNIA.................. (816)941-3100 Tech Support ............ (407)770-4777
Net Computers Int'l.. ....(214)386-9310 NoRad Corporation ....... (800)262-3260 OCEAN Microsystems ...(408)374-8300
Tech Support ............ (214)386-9337 Norcom .......................... (907)780-6464 OCD (Opt Coat'g Lab) ..007)545-6440
Net Soft .......................... (818)572-0607 Nordisk Systems ............ (805)485-4778 Ocron, Inc. ..................... (408)980-8900
NET-Source Inc .............. (408)246-6679 Norick Data Systems ..... (405)947-7560 Octocom Systems Inc .... (508)441-2181
Netalliance ..................... (206)637-3305 Nortek Computers-ON ..005)474-2058 Octophase Techn Corp ..(408)954-1240
NetFrame Systems ......... (800)737-8377 Nortek Computers-FL ...(305)351-4500 OCTuS Inc ...................... (619)452-9400
Netherlands ChofComm.(404)523-4400 North American InfoNet ..007)765-1999 Odestus Corporation ..... 008)498-5615
Netline ............................ (703)760-0660 North Hills Electronics ..(516)671-5700 Tech Support ...... ...... 008)798-8852
NETS Electronics Inc ..... (800)633-7999 North-East Microcmptr ..(416)513-6800 Odetics Inc ..................... 014)774-6900
Network ......................... (508)568-0933 Northeast Techn Serv .... (800)647-9725 Odyssey Development..(303)394-0091
Network Comm. Corp ...(800)451-1984 Northeastern Sonics ...... (800)243-2452 OEM Parts Repair Depot..(800)422-2115
Network Equip Tech ...... (415)366-4400 Northern Technologies ..(800)727-9119 Office Automation Sys...(619)452-9400
Network Express ........... (800)33-9899 Northern Telecom Ltd ...(416)897-9000 Office Publications, Inc ..(203)327-9670
Tech Support ............ (813)359-2876 Northgate Cmptr Sys..... (800)548-1993 OFTI ............................... (508)695-6606
Network General.. ......... 008)574-3399 Tech Support ............ (800)446-5037 Oki Semiconductor.. ..... (800)832-6654
Network Interface Corp ..(913)894-2277 Northstar Matrix-Serv.... (800)969-{)009 Okidata Corporation...... (800)654-3282
Network Security Sys .... (800)755-7078 Norton-Lambert ............. (805)964-6767 Tech Support ............ (609)273-0300
Tech Support ............ (800)755-7078 Tech Support ............ (805)964-6767 Okna............................... (201)909-8600
Network Systems Corp.(612)424-4888 Noteable Computers ..... (800)274-4124 Olduvai ........................... (800)822-0772
Network Technologies ..(800)742-8324 NoteStar Computers ...... (908)651-8686 Tech Support ............ (305)670-1112
Networth ....................... (800)544-5255 Notework Corporation .(617)734-4317 Olicom USA ................... (800)654-2661
Neuralytic Systems ......... (415)321-3777 Nova Techn Services ...... (800)523-2773 Tech Support ............ (800)654-2661
Nevada Computer.......... (800)654-7762 Novacor Inc ................... (800)486-6682 Olivetti ............................ (408)996-3867
New England Software ..(203)625-0062 NovaStor Corporation ...(818)707-9900 Olivetti Office USA ........ (201)526-8200
New Horim Onptr 1m arOI4)556-1220 Novell Desktop Sys........ (800)768-9771 Olivetti/lSC. .................... (509)927-5622
New Media Corp ........... 014)453-0100 Novell Inc. (UI) ............. (800)638-9273 Olympus ......................... (800)347-4027
Tech Support ............ (714)753-0100 Tech Support ............ (800)453-1267 Omega Techn/faiwan .... (305)597-5564
New Media Graphics ..... (508)663-0666 Novell Inc. (CA) ............. (800)638-9273 Omni CEO...................... (508)937-5004
New MMI.. ..................... (800)221-4283 Tech Support ............ (800)453-1267 Omni Labs ...................... (800)706-3342
New Quest Technology. (80 1)975-9992 Now Software ................ (503)274-2800 Tech Support ............ (415)788-1345
New Vision Technology.(613)727-8184 Tech Support ............ (503)274-2800 Omni-Data Comms ........ (800)922-2329
Tech Support ............ (613)727-0884 Noyes Fiber Systems ..... (603)528-7780 Omnicomp Graphics ..... 013)464-2990
New World Technology .(800)443-8885 NPA Systems .................. (800)873-6724 Omniprint Inc ................ (800)878-6800
Newer Technology ......... (316)685-4904 NPA West ....................... (800)999-4672 Omnitech Gencorp ....... (305)599-9898
NewGen Systems Corp.014)641-8600 NRD Inc . ........................ 016)773-7634 OmniTel Inc ................... (51O)490-2202
Tech Support ............ (714)641-8600 NRG Data Corporation..(408)727-9700 Omnium Corporation ...015)268-8500
NewMedia Magazine ..... (415)573-5170 NRI ................................. (202)244-1600 Omron Electronics, Inc ..008)843-7900
Neworg Inc .................... (804)358-5626 NSM Information Sys..... (516)261-7700 Omron OfIiceAuto Prod..( 408)727-1444
NewQuestTechnology..(613)727-8184 NSSI/Deltek ................... (800)755-7078 On Board Cmptr Serv.... (203)881-0555
Nexgen Microsystems ...(408)435-0202 NSTS............................... (404)923-1383 ON Technology.............. (800)767-6683
Next Computer Corp .... (415)366-0900 NTE Electronics Inc ....... (800)631-1250 Tech Support ............ (800)767-6683
Next Generation Sftwr ..(404)365-8258 Ntergaid, Inc .................. (203)368-0632 OnTime Mac Service .... (415)367-6263
Nial Systems ................... (613)234-4188 NTR Computer.............. (408)727-4500 On-Line Data .................. (519)579-3930
Nichimen America Inc ...(312)938-8887 Nu Data .......................... (908)842-5757 On-Line Power Co ......... (213)721-5017
Nikon Electr. Imaging ....(516)547-4350 NUIQ Software, Inc ....... (914)833-3479 On-Line Software Int'l...(201)592-0009
Nikon Precision ............. (800)446-4566 Number 9 Cmptr Corp .(800)438-6463 On-Line/AAA Power.. ..... (213)721-50l7
Nimax Inc. ......................(619)566-4SOO Tech Support ............ (617)674-0009 OnDisk Info Systems .....(SOO)654-3146
Ninga Software Corp ..... (403)265-6611 Numonics Corporation.(215)362-2766 Oneac Corporation........OOS)816-6000
Nisca Inc ........................ (214)242-9696 NUS ................................ (800)247-8818 Online Press Inc ............(206)641-3434
Nissei SangyoAmerica ..(617)893-5700 NUS Training Corp ......... (800)848-1717 Online, USA.................... (303)932-1900
Nissho Electtonics -USA... 014)261-8811 NView Corporation ....... (800)736-8439 Ontrack Computer Sys..(800)752-1333
Nisus ...............................(800)922-2993 NYCE ............................. (516)997-7170 Tech Support ............(612)937-2121
Tech Support ............(619)481-1477 Nynex Corporation ....... (914)741-4700 Opcode Systems ............ (415)856-3333

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INDUSTRY PHONE NUMBERS

Tech Support............ (415)369-1676 Pacific Magtron, Inc....... ( 408)733-1188 PC & C Research Corp ..(805)484-1865

Open Systems ................ (800)328-2276 Pacific Micro Data, Inc... (714)838-8900 PC Amer/General Store.(800)722-6374

Tech Support............ (8OO)582-5000 Pacific Micro Mrktg ....... (51O)S38-0100 Tech Support............ (804)523-6600

Open Text Corporation.(519)571-7711 Pacific Microelectronics ...(415)948-6200 PC Catalog...................... (402)477-8900

Opt-Tech Data Process'g..(702)588-3 73 7 Tech Support............ ( 415)948-6200 PC CompoNet, Inc......... (310)943-987S

OPTi, Inc......................... (408)98(}8178 Pacific NW Partnership.(206)682-6900 PC Cmptr Source Book.(408)446-0551

Optibase, Inc .................. (818)719-6566 Pacific Power Source..... (714)S98-2691 PC Computing...............(212)503-5449

Optical Access Int'l... ..... (800)433-5133 Pacific Rim Systems ....... (8OO)722-7461 PC Concepts, Inc ............ (818)768-6033

Optical Cable Corp........(703)265-0690 Pacific Telecom, Inc....... (206)696-0983 PC Connection .............. (800)800-5555

Optical Data Systems .... (214)234-6400 Pacific Telesis Group...... (415)394-3000 PC Discol.U1t Center....... (800)245-7453

Optical Devices, Inc. ..... (805)987-8801 Packard Bell .................... (SI8)865-1555 Tech Support............ (708)390-7451

Optical Storage Corp..... (310)791-2028 Tech Support ............ (SOO)733-4433 PC DOCS, Inc. ................ (904)942-3627

Optical [Link] Assoc.. (S05)569-2541 Packintell Electronics .... (916)635-2784 PC Dynamics, Inc ........... (818)889-1741

OptimaTechn Corp....... (714)476-0515 Padware .......................... (617)848-7310 Tech Support............ (818)889-1742

Optiquest, Inc................ (310)948-1185 Page Computer.............. (SOO)886-0055 PC Express, Inc .............. (818)307-0288

Opus Computer Prods ..(216)248-9264 PageAhead Software ...... (206)441-0340 PC Globe, Inc ................. (602)730-9000

OR Cmptr Keyboards .... (604)879-9815 PagePlus .......................... (800)697-3743 PC Guardian................... (8oo)288-8126

ORA Electronics.............(818)772-9977 Paladin Corporation ....... (800)272-8665 PC House........................ (213)324-8621

Tech Support............ (818)772-9977 Palindrome Corp............ (708)505-3300 PC Importers.................. (800)886-5155

Oracle Corporation ....... (415)506-2200 Tech Support............ (708)505-3300 Tech Support............(216)464-5641

Orange Micro, Inc..........(714)779-2772 Palo Alto Design Grp ..... (415)327-9444 PC Laptop Magazine ...... (310)858-7155

Orbit Industries, Inc....... (604)582-6301 Palomar Software ........... (619)721-7000 PC Letter......................... (415)592-8880

Orca Technology Corp..( 408)441-1111 Tech Support............ (619)721-7000 PC link Corporation...... (212)73(}8036

Orchid Technology ........ (800)767-2443 Palsoft ............................. (512)8548788 PC Logic, Inc.................. (717)399-2399

Tech Support............ (510)683-0323 Tech Support ............(512)8548794 PC Magazine ................... (212)503-5446

Oregon Software ............ (503)624-6883 Pam-Pacific Associates ... (SI8)333-3009 PC Manager, Inc. ............. (703)356-4600

Orevox USA Corp.......... (SIS)333-6803 Panacea Inc. ................... (SOO)729-7420 PC Novice ....................... (402)477-8900

Orientec Corp/America.(SIS)442-181S Panamax ........................ (800)472-5555 PC Power & Cooling...... (800)722-6555

Origin Systems, Inc. ....... (512)328-5490 Tech Support ............ (S00)472-5555 Tech Support............. (619)931-6988

Tech Support............ (512)328-0282 Panasonic Comm&Sys ...(SOO)742-8086 PC Publishing Inc........... (617)661-8050

OS Computer City ......... (SOO)938-6722 Tech Support............ (Soo)222-0584 PC QUICK CORP ........... (503)644-5644

OS/2 2.0 Applications ... (800)426-3333 Panduit Corporation...... (8OO)777-3300 PC Repair Corporation..(8oo)727-3724

Osborne/McGraw Hill... (8OO)227-0900 Pantex Computer, Inc.... (713)9S8-1688 PC Service Source ..........(214)406-8583

Oscan ElectroDptics..... (613)745-4600 ParTechnology Corp..... (315)738-0600 PC Serviceland Inc.........(404)934-0440

Oscar International........(909)595-0339 Para Systems .................. (214)446-7363 PC Today ........................ (402)477-8900

OSI Netter,The............... (612)935-2035 Paradigm Systems ..........(607)748-5966 PC Week Magazine ........ (617)693-3753

Osicom Technologies .... (201)586-2550 Paradise/West. Digital ....(714)932-5000 PC Weeks Labs...............(617)393-37oo

Our Business Machines.(818)337-9614 Tech Support............(8OO)832-4778 PC Wholesale ................. (708)307-1700

Outbol.U1d Systems, Inc..(303)786-9200 Paradyne Corporation ... (813)530-2000 PC World ........................ (617)579-0700

OutputTech Corp.......... (SOO)468-8788 Paragon Concepts ......... (619)481-1477 PC-Kwik Corporation .... (8OO)274-5945

Tech Support............ (800)468-8788 Paragon Memory Corp..(714)454-6444 Tech Support ............ (503)644-8827

Overdrive Systems ......... (216)292-3425 Parallel Peripherals Tech ...(714)394-7244 PC-Sig/Spectra Pub!... .... (800)245-6717

Tech Support............ (216)292-341O Parana Supplies Corp .... (SOO)472-7262 PC/Nan1etag ................... (608)273-4300

Overland Data, Inc. ........ (619)571-5555 Tech Support............ (SOO)472-7262 PCI Spec Interest Grp.... (8oo)433-5177

OverseasTrade Group... (313)340-0300 Parcplace Systems .......... (415)691-67OO PCMCIA .......................... (408)720-0107

Owl International .......... (206)747-3203 Tech Support............ (S00)822-8259 PCPI ................................ (800)225-4098

OWP ............................... (603)880-5100 Parity Systems ................ (408)378-1000 PCR Pers Cmptr Rentals .. (800)922-8646

P.A. ComputerAccess .... (818)448-9221 Parker Systems, Inc........ (800)458-1049 PCs Compleat................. (800)669-4727

[Link] ........................(619)738-6633
Parsons Technology ....... (319)395-7314 PCS/PrOf Computer....... (408)263-0222

P.N.Y Electronics, Inc..... (800)234-4597 Tech Support............ (319)395-7314 PCUBID CmptrTechn....(619)793-1328

Tech Support............ (201)438-6300 Parts Express .................. (800)377-6543 PDA Engineering............(714)54(}8900

PACE Custom Cases....... (800)359-6670 Parts Now Inc................ (608)276-86S8 PDI. ................................. (503)646-5024

Pace Inc.......................... (301)490-9860 Parts Port Ltd .................. (8OO)253-0515 Peachtree SOftware........ (800)247-3224

Pacer Industries ............. (800)283-1141 Passport Designs, Inc..... ( 415)726-0280 Tech Support............ (800)346-5317

Pacer Software ............... (508)454-0565 Tech Support ............ ( 415)726-0280 Peak Technologies Grp..(800)627-6372

Tech Support............ (508)S98-3300 Pastel Development....... (212)431-3421 Peaktron Computer....... (404)591-2484

Pacific Computer Prod..(714)549-7535 Tech Support ............ (212)941-7500 Pearson Technologies .... ( 404)591-2484

Pacific Data Products .... (619)552-0880 Patco Electronics Inc ..... ( 407)268-0205 PedCom Inc ................... (800)733-4488

Tech Support............ (619)587-4690 Pathfinder Associates ..... ( 408)984-2256 Pedro Cos ....................... (8OO)328-9284

Pacific Dataware Inc...... (800)234-4734 Patton & Patton Sftwr.... (8oo)525-OOS2 Peed Corporation ..........(402)477-8900

Pacific Decision Sciences ..(714)S32-2200 Patton Consultants......... (716)334-2554 Peer Logic ...................... (415)626-4545

Pacific Electro Data ....... (800)676-2468 Paul Mace Software ....... (800)523-0258 Pelikan, Inc ..................... (800)874-5898

Pacific Gold Coast Corp ..(SOO)732-3002 Tech Support............ (503)488-0224 Pen Magic Software ....... (604)988-2616

Pacific Image Comml.U1.(SI8)441-0104 PaxrTest Systems ........... (800)S25-7297 Tech Support............ (604)988-2616

Pacific International Ctr... (SOS)539-1533 Paychex, Inc .................... (716)385-6666 Pen Systems, Inc ............. (714)489-0047

Pacific Magnetics Corp..(619)4748216 PBS Inc............................ (603)889-6512 Pengo Cmptr Access ...... (818)350-4990

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Penmagic Software ........ (604)988-9982 Piiceon ........................... (800)366-2983 Tech Support ............ (800)434-6300
Tech Support ............ (604)988-2616 Tech Support ............ (408)432-8030 Positive Software Sol.. ...(310)301-8446
Pentax Technologies ...... (303)460-1600 Pilot Corp ofAmerica .... (203)377-8800 Postcraft Intemational ...(805)257-1797
Pentel ofAmerica Ltd .... (31O)320-3831 Pilot Software Inc .......... (800)944-0094 Tech Support ............ (416)641-0768
Penton Publishing .......... (216)696-7000 Pine Computer Sys........ (619)569-7463 Power Clinic Inc ............ (214)245-4016
PenWare, Inc .................. (415)858-4920 Pinnacle Data Systems ...(614)487-1150 Power Computing ......... (516)938-0506
Tech Support ............ (415)858-4922 Pinnacle Micro ............... (800)553-7070 Power General ............... (617)828-6216
Peoplesmith Sofiware .... (617)545-7300 Tech Support ............ (714)727-3300 Power Integrity Corp .... (800)237.()260
Peradata Techn Corp ...... (516)588-2216 Pinnacle Publishing ....... (800)231-1293 Power Line ..................... (800)234-2444
Perception Technology..(617)921-0320 Tech Support ............ (206)251-3513 Power Plus ..................... (800)875-5530
Perceptive Solutions ...... (214)954-1774 Pinnacle Sofiware .......... (514)345-9578 Power Pros ..................... (800)788-0070
Perco, Inc ....................... (503)344-1189 Pinpoint Publishing ....... (800)788-5236 Power Up! Software ...... (800)851-2917
Percom Technology ....... (51 0)656-2866 Pioneer Commun .......... (201)327.()400 Tech Support ............ (415)345-0551
Percon, Inc ..................... (800)873-7266 Pioneer Computer, Inc .. (510)623-0808 Powercard Supply ......... (305)251-5855
PereLine Data Systems ...(408)364-2770 Pioneer Magnetics ......... (800)233-1745 PowercomAmerica ....... (714)252-8241
Perfect Data Corp .......... (805)581-4000 PioneerNewMediaTech..(31O)952-2111 Powercore Inc ............... (800)237-4754
Pericomp Corporation ..(508)655-7660 Tech Support ............ (310)952-2111 Tech Support ............ (800)237-4754
Peripheral Cmptr Supp.(408)263-4043 Pioneer Software ........... (800)876-3101 PowerPro Software ........ (415)345-9278
Peripheral Land Inc ....... (800)288-8754 Pioneer Standard Bectr...(216)587-3600 PowerTek Industries ...... (303)680-9400
Tech Support ............ (800)288-8754 Pitney Bowes Inc ........... (203)351-7226 Powervar Inc .................. (800)369-7179
Peripheral Maintenance.. (201)227-8411 Pivar Computing Serv.... (800)266-8378 PQ Systems ..................... (513)885-2255
Peripheral Parts Supp .... (617)890-9101 Pixar................................ (800)888-9856 Practical Peripherals ...... (800)442-4774
Peripheral Repair Corp .(800)627-3475 Tech Support ............ (800)937-3179 Tech Support ............ (805)496-7707
Peripheral Serv Prods .... (800)247-4733 PKware,Inc .................... (414)354-8699 PriarieTek Corporation..(800)825-2511
Peripheral Solutions ...... (408)425-8280 Plainview Batteries Inc ..(800)642-2354 PRC. ................................ (703)556-1000
Peripheral Vision............ (800)441-0933 Plamer Systems .............. (503)690-1100 Pre-Owned Electronics ..(800)274-5343
Peripherals Plus ............. (800)444-7369 Plasmaco, Inc ................. (914)883.()800 Precise Power Corp ....... (813)746-3515
Tech Support ............ (908)363'()270 Plasmon Data Systems ...(408)432-0570 Precision Data Prods ..... (800)968-0888
Periscope ........................ (800)722-7006 Plastic Systems Inc ......... (508)485-7390 Precision Line Inc .......... (612)475-3550
Perkin-Elmer Corp ......... (203)762-1000 Platinum Desktop Sftwr.... (714)727-3775 Precision Methods ......... (703)752-2800
Perma Power Electr....... (800)323-4255 Tech Support ............ (714)727-2110 Precision Micro Rsrch ...(408)727-9697
Persoft ............................ (800)368-5283 Platinum Software ......... (714)727-1250 Precision Motion ............ (805)546-8294
Tech Support ............ (608)273-4357 Plato Products Inc ......... (818)965-8044 Precision Plus Software.(519)657-0633
Persona Technologies .... (415)871-6000 Platt Luggage .................. (800)222-1515 Preferred Cmptr Serv .... (708)268-9150
Personal Cmptr Prods ...(619)485-8411 Plesman Publications ..... (416)497-9562 Preh Electr. Industries .... (708)438-4000
Personal Cmptr So1.. ...... (214)661-8144 Pli................................... (800)288-8754 Prema Precision Electr ..(800)441-0305
Tech Support ............ (214)661-8144 Tech Support ............ (800)288-8754 Prentice Hall Cmptr Pub... (317)573-2500
Personal CmptingTools...(800)767'()728 Plotworks ....................... (619)457-5090 Prentice Hall, Inc ............ (201)767-5937
Pers Library Software .... (301)926-1402 Pluma Software .............. (602)696-9441 Prescience ...................... (415)543-2252
Personal Publishing ....... (708)665-1000 Tech Support ............ (602)969-9441 Tech Support ............ (415)543-2252
PersonalTex ................... (415)388-8853 Plus 5 Engineering Ltd .. (301)977-4048 PresentTechn Comp ..... (503)641-1370
Personal Training Sys ..... (800)832-2499 Plus Development.. ....... (800)624-5545 Prestance Corporation ..(206)448-5052
Tech Support ............ (800)832-2499 Tech Support ............ (900)740-4433 Priam Corporation......... (408)946-4600
Personal Travel Techn .... (516)538-1234 Plustek USA, Inc. ........... (800)685-8088 Priam Systems ................ (408)441-4180
Personics Corporation ...(800)445-3311 PMR Corporation .......... (800)456-6480 Prima International ........ (408)727-2600
Tech Support ............ (508)658-0040 Point 4 Data Corp .......... (714)259-0777 Primages Inc .................. (516)585-8200
Perspective Software ..... (313)537.()168 Polar Instruments .......... (800)328-0817 Primavera Systems, Inc ..(800)423-0245
Peter Norton Cmpting ..(310)453-4600 Polaris Service Inc ......... (800)541-5831 Tech Support ............ (215)668-3030
Phar Lap Software .......... (617)661-151O Polaris Software ............. (800)338-5943 Primax Electronics ........ (800)338-3693
Pheecom Technology .... (714)668-9550 Tech Support ............ (619)592-7400 Prime Portable Mfr ........ (800)966-7237
PHIHONG USA.............. (408)263-2200 Polaroid Corporation..... (800)225-2770 Prinle Solutions .............. (619)274-5000
Philips PD~ Media ........ (800)235-7373 Tech Support ............ (800)225-1618 Tech Support ............ (619)272-4000
Phillips Consumer Bectr..(615)521-4316 Policy Mgnlt Systems ..... (803)735-4000 PrinleService .................. (508)620-2800
Phillips Corporation ...... (310)217-1300 Polygon, Inc .................... (314)432-4142 Princeton Technology ...(714)847-2477
Phillips ECG................... (800)526-9354 Tech Support ............ (314)432-4142 Principia Products ......... (215)429-1359
Phillips Key Modules ..... (714)453-7373 Polytele Cmptr Prods .... (408)745-1540 Print Products Int'I ........ (800)638-2020
Phillips Labs ................... (800)628-0363 Polytronics ..................... (318)797-2952 Printech Enterprises ...... (800)346-2618
Philtek Power Corp ....... (800)727-4877 Polywell Computers ...... (415)583-7222 Printech Ribbons Inc ..... (514)684-8450
Phoenix Contact Inc ..... (717)944-1300 Popking Sftwr & Sys...... (212)571-3434 Printer Connection ........ (800)622-7060
Phoenix Technologies ...(617)551-4000 Popular Programs, Inc .... (800)447.()787 Printer Products ............. (617)254-1200
Physician Micro Sys ...... (206)441-8490 Poqet Computer Corp ...(800)624-8999 Printer Source ................ (215)538-3188
Physiotronics Corp USA...(212)887-9555 Porelon, Inc .................... (615)432-4042 Printer Systems Corp .... (301)258-5060
PI Manufacturing Corp ..(714)596-3718 Portable Warehouse ....... (714)993-1095 PrinterWorks ................. (800)225.()116
Pick Systems .................. (714)261-7425 Tech Support ............ (714)993-1096 Printers Plus................... (800)562-2727
Pico Electronics ............. (800)431-1064 Portacom Technologies.(415)390-8507 Printers Plus Natl Sales ..(800)877-4683
PictureWare, Inc ............. (215)667-0880 Portfolio Systems ........... (800)729-3966 Tech Support ............ (800)258-2661

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PrintingTechn Center.... (800)285-6496 Tech Support............ (503)567-8836 Que SftwrJPrentice Hall.. (8OO)992-0244

Tech Support ............ (216)524-1291 Proxim Inc. .................... (415)960-1630 Tech Support............ (317)571-3833

Printronix, Inc............... .014)863-1900 Tech Support............ (415)960-1630 Questronics Inc............. (801)262-9923

Tech Support ............014)863-1900 Proxima Corporation..... (800)447-7694 Quick Comm ................. (408)956-8236

Prism Imaging Systems ..(510)490-9360 Tech Support............ (SOO)447-7694 Quickpath Systems ........ (510)440-7288

Pro Active Software ....... (415)691-1500 PS Solutions, Inc............ (214)980-2632 Quicksoft ....................... (800)888-8088

Pro Tools Inc .................. (800)743-4335 PSI Integrations .............. (800)622-1722 Quintar Compo ............... (310)320-5700

Pro-C Ltd ......................... (519)725-5173 Tech Support............ (8oo)774-4%5 Quintas Corporation ...... (800)542-1283

Pro-Mation, Inc............... (801)566-4655 Psion Inc........................ (506)371-0310 Quixale America Inc...... (815)399-3608

Pro-Serv Development... (302)234-2733 PSN ................................. (212)696-9476 Qurnax Corporation...... ( 408)954-8040

Pro-Tech Cases ............... (800)638-3789 PSSI Plug-In Stor Solutions.(800)231-5952 Qume.............................. (408)262-7700

ProTecT Cmptr Prods .... (801)295-7739 Psygnosis Limited .......... (800)438-7794 ........................................ (408)942-4140

ProBoard International ..(612)537-8655 Tech Support ............ (617)497-7794 ........................................ (408)942-4000

ProcessingTelecomTech... (205)971-800 1 PTI Industries ................. ( 408)438-3900 Quotron Systems, Inc..... (310)827-4600

Processor Magazine ....... (8oo)247-4880 PTN Publishing .............. (516)845-2700 QVS, Inc. (MI)................. (800)622-9606

Processor,The ................ (800)247-4880 Public Brand Software ... (800)426-3475 QVS, Inc. (NV)................ (8oo)344-3371

Procom Technology....... 014)852-1000 Public Software library. (800)242-4775 R&D Business Sys ........ (604)872-1118

Tech Support............014)852-1000 Publishers Group West..(510)658-3453 R & K Supply Co............ (800)362-6780

Procomp USA, Inc......... (216)234-6387 Publishing Perfection .... (800)782-5974 R & R Electronics ........... (800)736-3644

Prod-Art MalketingUSA .... (516)223-9800 Publishing Technology ..(512)246-2835 Tech Support............ ( 404)368-1159

Prodatel Comm.............. (800)561-4019 Pulizzi Engineering Inc..014)540-4229 R Co ................................ (310)441-0447

Prodem Techn America.(408)984-2850 Pulse Metric Inc. ............ (619)546-9461 R Company..................... (310)441-0447

Prodigy Services Co....... (800)333-5779 Pup-Pak ........................... (310)568-1790 R&K Supply.................... (800)362-6780

Tech Support............ (8oo)284-5933 Purart .............................. (603)772-9907 R's Data Services ............ (818)700-8766

Product Safety Eng ........ (813)989-2360 Pure Data ........................ (8oo)661-821O R.]. Swantek & Assoc ..... (203)953-0236

Pnxluctivity Enhancmnt ..014)348-1011 Tech Support............ (8oo)661-821O R.R. Software .................. (608)251-3133

Productivity Software .... (212)818-1144 Puretek Industrial Co .... (510)656-8083 Rabbit Software .............. (800)445-4357

Professional Cmptr Serv...( 404)998-7776 Pycon Inc. ...................... (800)949-0349 Racal-Datacom Inc......... (800)572-2255

Professional Mgmt Inst ..(8oo)383-12% Pyramid Data .................. (8oo)972-7972 Racal-Interlan ................. (800)526-8255

Professional MicroCare ..(513)223-2348 Tech Support............ (415)312-7080 Tech Support............ (8oo)526-8255

Profit Press ..................... (800)843-7990 Pyramid Techn. Corp .....(415)%5-7200 RaceCom ........................ (800)638-8068

Profitability of Hawaii .... (808)536-6167 Q/Media Sftwr Corp...... (604)679-6886 Racore Cmptr Prods ...... (8oo)635-1274

Progen Technology Inc..014)549-5818 Qantel Business Sys ....... (510)887-7777 Tech Support............ (801)596-0265

Prognostics ..................... (415)424-8711 QDI Computer Inc........ (310)906-1029 Radiant Conmmnications .(201)757-7444

Programmer's Paradise ..(908)389-8950 QMS Inc.........................(800)523-26% Radio Shack. ................... (817)390-3011

Programmer's Shop ....... (8oo)421-8006 Tech Support............ (205)633-45oo Radiometrics Midwest ... 008)932-7262

Programmer's Wrhse ..... (602)443-0580 QSound Ltd .................... (403)291-2492 Tech Support............008)932-7262

Tech Support ............ (602)443-7667 Qtronix Corporation ..... ( 408)954-8040 Radius Inc ...................... (800)227-2795

Progress Software Corp.(617)275-45oo Qtronix Inc. ................... (213)383-8068 Tech Support............ (408)434-1012

Progressive Cmptr Serv.(504)831-9717 Quadbase Systems ......... (408)738-6989 Radix Group Int'l... ........ (310)338-2525

Progressive Micro Sys.... (800)220-9888 Quadram Corporation...( 404)923-6666 RAG Electronics Inc. ..... (818)998-6500

Tech Support............ (800)220-9898 Quadrant Components..(51 0)656-9988 Raima.............................. (206)747-5570

Progressive Ribbon ........ (800)800-7426 Quadtel Corporation .... .014)440-8000 Tech Support............ (206)562-2622

ProHance Technology.... ( 408)7 46-0950 Quaid Software Limited.(416)%1-8243 Rainbow Technologies ..(800)852-8569

Prolink Computer Inc .... (213)780-7978 Qualitas .......................... (~00)676-8386 Ralin Wholesaler ............ (800)752-9512

ProMaccomputers Inc... (503)691-0304 Tech Support............ (301)907-7470 RAM Mobile Data ........... (212)303-78oo

Promark Ltd................... (505)345-7701 QUality CmptrAccess .... (818)%4-3398 Ram Solutions ................ (602)759-5520

ProMax Technology....... (800)977-6629 Quality Power Prods ..... (800)525-7502 Ramp Industries ............. (607)729-5256

Prometheus Products .... (8oo)477-3473 Quality Repair Services .(510)651-8486 Ramtek Corporation ...... ( 408)954-2700

Tech Support............ (503)692-%01 Quality Software Prods ..(31 0)41 0-0303 Tech Support............ ( 408)954-2750

Promise Technology. ...... (408)452-0948 QUality Systems,Inc . .... 014)731-7171 Rancho Technology........ 014)987-3966

ProSoft ............................ (818)765-4444 Qualstar Corporation ..... (818)882-5822 Rand Information Sys.... (415)391-2213

Prosonus ........................ (800)999-6191 Qualtec Data Prods ....... (800)628-4413 Random House Inc........ (301)848-19OO

ProSource Power........... (800)949-4797 Tech Support............ (800)628-4413 Tech Support............ (301)857-9460

Protec Microsystems ..... (514)630-5832 Quanta............................ (800)682-1738 Randomex Inc............... (310)595-8301

Protech Inc. ................... (210)614-1690 Quantum Corporation ..(800)345-3377 Raosoft Inc..................... (206)525-4025

Protective Closures Co..016)876-9855 Tech Support............ (800)826-8022 Rapid Systems Inc.......... (206)547-8311

Protek Inc....................... (201)767-7242 Quantum Data ............. ..008)888-0450 Rapid Technology Corp.016)833-8533

Proteon, Inc ................... (800)666-4400 Quantum Software Sys ..(613)591-0931 RARE Systems Inc.......... (214)991-7273

Tech Support............ (508)898-3100 Quark Inc....................... (303)894-8888 Raster OPS .....................(800)729-2656

Protolab .......................... (804)785-5000 Tech Support............ (303)894-8899 Tech Support............(801)785-5750

Proton Corporation... ....014)952-6900 Quarter-Inch Gutt D1: Std .(805)963-3853 Rational Data Systems...(415)499-3354

ProtoView Development.(908)329-8588 Quarterdeck Office Sys.(8OO)354-3260 Rational Systems ............ (508)653-6194

ProVUE Development...014)892-8199 Tech Support............ (310)392-9701 Ratliff Software .............. (818)546-3850

Tech Support........ ....014)892-8599 Quatech, Inc................... (216)434-3154 Ray Dream......................(415)960-0768

Proworks........................ (503)567-1459 Que Corporation ...........(800)428-5331 Tech Support............ (415)960-0768

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Raynet Electronics ......... (713)578-3802
Ricoh Corporation ......... (714)259-1310 Sabina Intemational ....... (800)272-2462
Rayovac Corporation.....(608)275-3340
Tech Support ............ (714)566-3584 Safew:Ire InsureAgency .... (800)848-3469
Raytheon (MA) ...............(617)862-6600
Rimage Corporation ...... (8OO)445-8288 SAG Electronics .............(800)989-3475
Raytheon (RI)................. (401)847~00
Tech Support ............(612)934-5432 Tech Support ............ (8oo)899-5752
Rayton Comm-USA ........ (800)472-9866
Rinda Technologies........ (312)736-6633 Sager Computer.............(8oo)669-1624
Rayven Inc ..................... (800)627-3776
Ring King Visibles, Inc ... (800)272-2366 SAlC Imaging Solutions.(8OO)442-7242
RC Electronics ...............(800)882-3475
Tech Support ............(8OO)553-9647 Salient.. ........................... (800)766-7283
RCI..................................(908)874-4072
Ripe C&c Technology... (408)492-9585 Samna Corporation ....... (800)831-9679
RDN &Associates ..........(8OO)647-6747
Riser-Bond Instruments.(8OO)688-8377 Tech Support ............ (404)256-2272
Reach Software .............. (800)624-5356
RISO, Inc ......................... (508)777-7377 Sampo Corp ofAmerica...(404)449-6220
React Computer Serv .... (8OO)662-9199
Rite-Off Inc ..................... (800)645-5853 Sampson MIDI Source...(214)328-2730
Reactor ........................... (312)573-08OO
River Data....................... (818)222-7191 SAMS .............................. (317)581-3500
Tech Support ............ (312)573-08OO Rix Softworks, Inc .......... (800)345-9059 Samsonite Corporation..(303)373-2oo0
Read/Right Prods Div.... (201)327-91oo RJ Steams Associates ...... (508)263-3426 Tech Support ............ (303)373-6666
Real Applications Ltd ..... (818)226-6600 RMS Computer Corp..... (212)84~ Samsung ......................... (800)446-0262
Realia.............................. (312)346-0642 RO Associates ................. (208)772-2781 Tech Support ............ (8oo)446-0262
Reality Technologies ...... (800)521-2471 Road SCholar .................. (8OO)243-7623 Samsung ElectrAmerlca...(8OO)446-0262
Tech Support ............ (8OO)521-2471 Tech Support ............ (713)266-7623 Tech Support ............(201)691-6214
RealWorld Corporation .(800)678-6336 Robec Distributors ........ (800)223-7087 Samsung Infu SysAmerica.(8oo)446-0262
Tech Support ............ (603)288-3432 Robec Distrib-East PA.... (8OO)223-7081 Tech Support ............ (800)446-0262
Recognita O>tp / America.(408)749-9935 Tech Support ............ (8OO)223-7087 Samtron .......................... (714)522-1282
Recognition Equipment..(214)579-6000 Robec Distrib-West.. ...... (8OO)433-5061 Tech Support ............(714)522-1282
Recordex Corporation...(619)467-9068 [Link] &Assoc.(201)875-3600 Sankyo Seiki (America) .(714)724-1505
Recoton .......................... (800)223-6009 Roberts Express.............(800)762-3787 Santa Cruz Operations ..(408)425-7222
Recovery Management. .(508)486-8866 Robitron Software .......... (404)684-5855 Tech Support ............ (800)347-4381
Recovery Plus Plan. Prod.. (8oo)356-7586 Rochelle Commun ........ (800)542-8808 Santos Technology Inc ... (310)32~
Recovery Resources ...... (407)851-7657 Tech Support ............ (512)794-0088 Sanyo Business Systems.(800)524-0048
RedWmg Business Sys ..(8OO)732-9464 Rockwell Int'l (lL) ......... (708)9~ Tech Support ............ (201)44(}93oo
Redysoft SOftware .......... (714)626-4070 Rockwell Int'l (CA) ........ (714)833-4700 Sanyo Energy Corp ........ (619)661-6620
Reference SOftware ........ (8oo)872-9933 Roctec Electronics Ltd .. (408)379-1713 Sapro-Impact Software (800)369-8649
Tech Support ............ (415)541-0226 Tech Support ............ (408)379-1713 Tech Support ............ (714)541-2202
Reflection Systems ........(408)432-0943 Rodax Inc .......................(206)885-9999 SaRonix .......................... (415)856-6900
Reflection Technology...(617)89(}5905 Rodime Systems, Inc ......(8OO)227-4144 SAS Electronics Inc ........( 408)245-5000
Regent Peripherals.........(509)662-8848 Rohde & Schwartz Inc ..(301)459-8800 SAS Industries ................ (800)245-4657
Relational Courseware ...(617)262-4933 Roland Corporation US.(213)685-5141 SAS Institute, Inc ............ (919)677-8000
RelaxTechnology........... (510)471-6112 Roland Digital Group ....(714)975-0560 Tech Support ............ (919)677-8OO8
RelayTechnologies......... (203)798-38oo Tech Support ............(714)975-0670 Save Rite Technologies ..(8OO)668-7972
RIse 1.0!Edvmture Hoid ...(212)924-8800 Rorke Data .....................(800)328-8147 Savin Corporation ......... (203)967-5000
Relialogic Corporation ..(51 0)77(}3990 Rose Electronics ............(713)933-7673 Sayett Technology, Inc .... (8OO)836-7730
Relisys............................. (408)945-9000 ROSH Intelligent Sys...... (8OO)677-7674 Tech Support ............ (8oo)836-7730
REM ................................ (408)655-1111 Rotating Memory Repair...(714)472-0159 SBE, Inc ........................... (510~7722
Remote Control Int'l... ...(800)992-9952 Rotating Memory Serv...(916)939-75oo Tech Support ............ (800)827-2245
RenaSonce Group Inc ... (619)287-3348 Tech Support ............ (916)939-75oo
SBT.................................. (415)331-9900
Renewable Resources ...(800)832-1400 Roundhill ....................... (708)69(}3737
Tech Support ............ (415)332-9308
Rent-A-Computer........... (408)727-7800 Royal Computer............. (818)333-7628
Scan-Optics, Inc ............. (800)854-8412
Repeat-O-Type Mfg........ (800)288-3300 Tech Support ............ (818)33(}2717
Scandinavian PC Sys...... (301)294-7450
Reply Corporation .........(8OO)955-5295 Royal Seating Corp ........(817)697-6421
Tech Support ............ (301)294-7453
Reseller Management ....(201)292-51oo Roykore Inc ................... (415)563-9175
Scandura Intelligent Sys ... (215)664-1207
Reset Inc ........................(805)584-4900 RPA................................. (800)879-5860
Scantech Computer Sys... (818)9@2999
ResNova Software Inc ...(714)379-9000 RQDQ Corporation .......(315)437-2631
Sceptre Technologies .....(714)993-9193
Resource Spectrum ....... (214)484-9330 RT&c Systems Inc .........(510)655-1993
Scherrer Resources Inc. (215)836-1830
Retix ............................... (310)828-3400 Rundel Products ............(800)547-7061
Tech Support ............ (215)836-1805
Revelation Technology ..(800)262-4747 Rupp Techn Corp-AZ ....(602)224-9922
ScWunlberger Ltd .......... (212)35(}9400
Tech Support ............ (203)973-1011
Tech Support ............ (602)224-9922 [Link]..(800)225-5765
Revolution Software ...... (908)879-7038
Rupp Techn Corp-CA .... (800)852-7877 Schnel1martn America.... ( 408)441-6026
Rexon Corporation........ (805)583-5255
Tech Support ............ (602)224-0897 Scholastic, Inc. ............... (314)636-5271
RFF Electronics .............. (303)663-5767
Ryan McFarland ............. (512)343-101O SCI Systems, Inc ............. (205)882-4755
RFG Onyx ...................... (8oo)946-8324
Rybs Electronics ............ (303)444-6073 SCVCAD Scan Inc .......... (505)881-4872
Tech Support ............ (8oo)766-2711 S&wCmptrs & Electr.... (800)874-1235 Scicom Data Service ...... (612)933-4200
RG Software Systems .... (602)423~ Tech Support ............(212)463-8330
Science Lab SW..............(8oo)442-7242
RGB Spectrum ............... (510)848-0180 S-MOS Systems Inc ........ (408)922-0200
Tech Support ............ (619)766-7242
Tech Support ............ (510)848-0180 SI Computers ................ (800)886-3210
Scientific Endeavors ...... (615)376-4146
Ribbon Tek USA............. (719)578-0506 Tech Support ............ (818)912-0166
Scientific Logics ............. (408)446-3575
Ribbon Tree USA Inc. ..... (800)862-9499 S3 Inc .............................. (408)98(}5400
Scientific Micro Systems...(408)954-1633
Richmond Technology...(714)794-2111 Saber Software ............... (8oo)338-8754
Scientific Software Inc ...(303)292-1111
Ricks RamStar, Inc .......... (8oo)327-2303 Tech Support ............ (8oo)526-8086
Scitor Corporation......... (415)57(}7700

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Scopus Technology Inc. (510)428-0500 Set Laboratories ............. (503)2894758 Simon&Schuster Sftwr ..(800)624-0023
Script Systems, Inc......... (201)343-8500 Setpoint, Inc................... (713)584-1000 Tech Support............(212)373-8500
Tech Support............ (800)724-8400 SGS-Thomson Microelectr.(602)867-6100 Simon&Schuster Sftwr ..(800)922-0579
Sriptel Corporation........ (614)276-8402 Shafer's Full Service Sys.(619)440-5421 Simple ForesightTechn.(800)367-7330
SCS/Compute, Inc.......... (314)966-1040 Tech Support............ (619)440-5421 Simple Software .............(914)297-5858
SDA Corporation............(800)833-5020 Shaffstaff Corporation ...(800)248-3475 Tech Support............ (914)297-5868
SDB Systems .................. (813)481-0224 Tech Support............ (317)842-2077 Simplex Tim Recorder...(508)632-2500
SeagateTechnologies..... (8OO)468-3472 Shape Corporation ........ (403)463-3330 Sir-Tech SOftware ........... (315)393-6633
Tech Support............ ( 408)438-8222 Tech Support............ (403)463-3330 SitBackTechnologies ..... (913)8940808
Seagull Scientific Sys...... (800)758-2001 Shape Electronics Inc.... (8OO)367-5811 Sitka ................................ (800)445-8677
Searchlight Software ...... (216)631-9290 Shapeware...................... (800)446-3335 Tech Support............ (510)769-8711
Seco Industries ..............(213)7269721 Shared Medical Systems.(215)296-6300 Sixgraph Computing ..... (514)332-1331
Sector Computer Serv ... (216)524-5858 Shareware Testing Labs .(317)322-2000 Skill Dynamics ............... (404)835-1969
Secura Technologies ...... (714)248-1544 Sharp Electronics Corp .(800)237-4277 SkiSoft Publishing .......... (617)863-1876
Secure Telecom Inc.......(408)992-0572 Sharpe Systems Corp .... (909)596-0070 SkyTel ............................. (800)759-3375
Secured Communicati011..( 416)888-1580 Shattuck Industries........ ( 408)336-5145 Tech Support............ (800)759-3375
Security Microsystems ..(800)345-7390 Shields Bus Machines .... (800)759-6161 SL Waber Inc.................. (800)634-1485
SEEQ Technology, Inc.... (408)432-7400 Shereff Systems, Inc....... (503)626-2022 Tech Support............ (8oo)257-8384
SEI (National FSI Inc.) ...(214)689-3200 Tech Support............ (503)626-2022
Slate ................................ (800)826-8071
Seiko Instruments USA .(800)888-0817 Sherwood Kimtron ....... (800)777-8755
Tech Support............ (602)991-6844
Tech Support............ (800)553-5312 Shining Technology ....... (310)802-3081
Slinger Sierra .................. (209)295-5595
Seiko Instruments USA .(408)922-1917 Shiva ............................... (800)458-3550
SLR Systems ................... (412)282-0864
Tech Support............ (408)922-1917 Tech Support............ (617)270-8400 Small Computer Co....... (914)769-3160
SeikoshaAmerica Inc.... (201)327-7227 Shreve Systems .............. (800)227-3971 Small Cmptrs in library...(203)226-6967
Tech Support............ (201)327-7227
Shugart Corporation...... (714)770-1100 SmartModularTedm ........ (510)623-1231
Sejin America ................. (408)752-8447
Shuttle Computer Int'l ..(510)623-8876 Smart Technologies Inc... (403)233-9333
Selectenn, Inc................ (800)877-7586
Tech Support ............ (510)623-8876 SmartMicro Technology ..(800)766-2467
Tech Support............(8OO)767-7586
SI Dynamics In............... (619)322-2761 Tech Support............ (805)495-1385
Selective Software .......... (408)423-3556
Sicon International Inc..( 408)432-8585 SMC ................................ (800)762-4968
Tech Support............ (8OO)423-3556 Tech Support............ (408)432-8585 SMH Electronics ............ (508)291-7447
Selectronics & Microlytics.(716)248-9150 Sidco Software Int'l ....... (212)627-4475 Smith Design.................. (215)661-9107
SemiTech Intemational.(617)628-8880 Sidon Data Systems ....... (714)553-1131 Smith Micro Software .... (714)362-58OO
Semware......................... (404)641-9002 Sidus ...............................(416)882-1600 SMK Electronics Corp... (714)996-0960
Sencore Inc....................(800)7362673 Siecor Corporation ........ (800)633-7432 SMS Technology, Inc...... (408)954-1633
Seneca Data Distributors ..(800)227-3432 Siemens [Link] Eqp ...(704)327-5051 SNA Comms Report ......(703)760-0660
Sensible Software ........... (313)528-1950 Siemens [Link] ..(617)273-0480 Snow SOftware ............... (813)784-8899
Sensible Solutions Inc.... (508)830-0130 Tech Support............ (617)273-0480
Social Software Inc........(212)9562707
Senstron Electronic Co .(908)561-8585 Siemon Company.......... (203)274-2523
SofNet............................. (800)343-2948
Tech Support............ (908)561-8585 Sierra Computers .......... (702)322-6455
Tech Support............(404)9849958
Sentinel Cmptr Services.... (708)990-8060 Sierra On-Une ................ (800)757-7707
Sofpak Inc...................... (613)591-1555
Sequel Inc...................... (800)848-8537 Tech Support............ (209)683-8989
Sofsolutions .................... (512)735-0746
Sequent Computer Sys..(503)626-5700 Sigen ............................... (408)737-3904
Soft Cable .......................(310)828-2577
Sequoia Data Corp......... (415)696-8750 Sigma Data ..................... (800)446-4525
Soft Warehouse, Inc....... (808)734-5801
Sequoia Publishing, Inc. (303)972-4167 Sigma Designs ................ (800)845-8086
Soft-Age Publishing ........ (805)945-0051
Seraph-Foresight ............ (800)721-7243 Tech Support............ (510)770-0100 Tech Support............ (805)945-0051
Sercomp Corporation....(800)428-2635 Sigma International Inc. (800)658-8893 Soft-Com Inc.................. (212)242-9595
Tech Support............ (800)428-2635
Sigmatronics, Inc. ...........(800)852-6322 Soft-Hard Systems .......... (818)999-9531
Serif Inc. ......................... (800)697-3743
SIIG, Inc.......................... (510)657-8688 Soft-Letter ....................... (617)924-3944
Serigraph Inc.................. (414)335-7200
Tech Support............ (510)657-8688 Softa Group Inc.,The..... (708)291-4ooo
Serius (Novell) ............... (800)8766847
Silcom MfgTechn.......... (416)438-8822 Tech Support............(800)874-0045
Tech Support............(8OO)876-6847
Silicom ........................... (201)529-1100 SoftArc, Inc..................... (416)299-4723
Servatek ......................... (410)760-7337
Silicon Beach Software..(619)695-6956 Softbridge, Inc................(617)5762257
ServerTechnology .........(800)835-1515
Silicon Graphics ............ (415)960-1980 Tech Support............ (617)576-2257
Tech Support............(408)988-0142 Silicon Graphics, Inc...... (800)676-6272 SoftCraft, Inc. ................. (800)351-0500
Service 2000 .................. (800)466-2000 Tech Support............ (8OO)676-6272 Tech Support............ (608)257-3300
Service InfoSystems ....... (716)334-9126 Silicon Integrated Sys .... (408)735-1362 Soffest Designs Corp ....(210)697-8828
Service Management ..... (603)882-7783 Silicon Star Int'l Inc....... (510)623-0500 SOftfocus ........................ (416)825-0903
Service Management Glp.(410)992-9975 Silicon Systems, Inc........ (714)573-6000 SoftKat ........................... (800)641-1057
Service Partner Inc........ (201)770-4949 Tech Support............ (714)731-711O Tech Support............ (818)7()().8061
Service Systems Int'l... ... (913)661-0190 SiliconValley Computer...( 415)967-1100 Softkey IntemationaI..... (8OO)323-8Q88
Serviceland/Upstate NY... (716)427-0880 Silver-lisco ..................... ( 408)991-6000 Tech Support............ (8oo)323-8088
ServiceScope Corp........ (203)265-2624 Silver Reed (USA) Inc.... (800)733-7333 Softkey Software Prod...(404)426-0008
ServiceWare ................... (716)842-1611 Tech Support............ (800)733-7333 Tech Support............ (404)428-0008
Servicing Sys-ProfileTech ..(800)659-9649 Silverware ....................... (214)247-0131 Softklone ........................ (800)634-8670
Servitech Inc. .................(708)620-8750 Sim-Trade Company ...... (800)435-7482 Tech Support............ (904)878-8564
Servonics Corporation ..(508)295-6372 Tech Support ............ (800)435-7482
SoftLogic Solutions ........ (603)627-9900

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Tech Support............ (603)644-5555 Tech Support............ (800)222-9079 Spencer Industries......... (812)937-4561
Soffouch Systems, Inc... ( 405)947-8060 Solomat Instnnnentation ..(203)849-3111 Spider Island Software ..(714)669-9260
Softronics .......................(800)225-8590 Soltec .............................. (8OO)423-2344 Spindrift Laboratories.... (708)255-6909
Tech Support............(719)593-9550 Solution DeveJpmntAssn.. (215)362-2611 Spinnaker Software ....... (800)325-8088
SOFfSOULUflONS .......(801)2266000 Solutions Incorporated..(802)865-9220 Tech Support............ (8OO)223-80SS
Softsync (in CA).............(8OO)854-3415 Tech Support............(802)658-5506 SpiritTechnology........... (800)945-5549
Tech Support............(8OO)854-3415 Solutions Systems .......... (800)821-2492 Sprague Magnetics ........ (800)553-8712
Softsync (outside CA) ...(800)854-5212 Tech Support............(8OO)999-9663 Spring Circle Cmptr...... (310)944-2287
Tech Support............ (8OO)847-5212 Solutronix Corporation.(800)875-258O Tech Support............ (213)698-5961
Software Academy, Inc..(619)464-2500 Sonera Technologies ......(8OO)932-6323 Sprite, Inc...................... (408)773-8888
Software Add-Ons .......... (800)822-8068 Sonic Systems ................(800)535-0725 SPSS, Inc.........................(800)543-2185
SoftwareAG Systems ..... (703)86(}5050 Tech Support............ (408)736-1900 Square D(fopaz .............(619)279-0111
SOFIWAREAUlANCE ..(8OO)443-5152 SonicAir Couriers .......... (800)528-6052 SRW Cmptr Component..(800)547-7766
Software Artistry ............(317)876-3042 Sony (Dealer) .................(8OO)222-7669 Tech Support............ (800)547-7766
Software aty, Inc...........(8OO)222~18 Tech Support............( 408)894-0225 Stac Electronics-Mac ...... (619)431-7474
Software Creations, Inc.(8OO)767-3279 Sony (Desktop Ilbrary).(8OO)342-5721 Tech Support............ (619)431-8355
Tech Support............(8OO)767-3279 Tech Support............(8OO)326-9551 Stac Electronics-OS/2 .... (800)522-7822
Sftwr Developer's Co ....(800)421-8006 Sony (Selv Or [Link])..(8OO)342-5721 Tech Support............(619)431-8201
Sftwr Developmt Factory.. (301)666-8129 Tech Support............( 408)894-0555 Stac Electronics-PC/Wm.(8oo)522-7822
Software Digest..............(215)878-9300 Sony Corp ofAmerica ... (8OO)222-7669 Tech Support............ (619)431-6712
Software Directions .......(201)584-8466 Sony Electronic Publ.. ...(212)702-2974 staco Energy Products...(513)253-1191
Tech Support............(201)584-3SS2 Tech Support............(212)702-2974 Stallion Technologies .....(8OO)347-7979
Software Factory............(214)490-0835 Sony Electronics ............ (800)352-7669 Tech Support............(8OO)347-7979
Software Grove .............. (800)793-0040 Sophisticated Circuits .... (206)485-7979 Standard Cmptr Corp....(BOO)662-6111
Software Interphase ...... (401)397-2340 Tech Support............(206)485-7979 Standard Microsys COrp ..(8OO)762-4968
Software link.................(404)448-5465 Soricon Corporation ..... (303)440-2800 Tech Support............ (8OO)638-5323
Tech Support............ ( 404)263-8676 SOS COmputer............... (8OO)767-2554 Standard Rate&Data Serv...(708)256-6067
Software Machine,The ..(801)561-9393 SOS Cmptr Consultants ... (503)385~93 Stanley-Vidmar...............(215)797-6600
Software Magazine ........ (508)366-2031 Sound Electro Flight...... (8OO)777-3475 Star Gate Technologies ..(216)349-1860
Software Marketing ....... (602)893-2400 Tech Support............ (805)524-0046 Star Micronics America..(8OO)447-47OO
Software Matters Inc.....(800)253-5274 Sound Ideas ...................(416)886-5000 Tech Support............(714)768-3192
Tech Support............ (317)253-8088 Sound MindsTechnology.(408)374-7070 Star Path System ............(517)332-1137
Software of the Future ..(800)766-7355 Sound Source Unlimited ..(8OO)877-4778 Tech Support............(517)332-1256
Tech Support............ (214)264-2626 Tech Support............(805)494-9996 Star Software Systems ...(310)533-1190
Software Partners ..........(415)857-1110 Soundware Corporation ..(800)333-4554 Tech Support............(8OO)443-5737
Software Plumbers Inc..(301)963-8423 Source & SOlution.......... (813)962-8911 Star-Tek Inc....................(508)393-9393
Tech Support............(301)963-8423 Source Graphics ............(800)553-5285 StarGate Computers ......(800)945-0202
Software Plus .................(301)261-0264 Source Service COrp ......(8OO)877-8896 Startech Computer........(519)438-8529
Software Products Int1..(8OO)937-4774 Tech Support............ (415)381-1793 statware Publishing....... (8OO)354-5353
Tech Support............ (8OO)937-4774 SourceMate Info Sys ...... (8OO)877-8896 Stat-Tech Internationai ..(719)543-5OO5
Sftwr PubIAssociation... (8OO)388-7478 Tech Support............ (415)381-1793 State Street Discount.. ...(8OO)212-1519
Sftwr Publishers Corp... (8OO)234-2500 South Fast Cmptr Brokers.(305)792-378O Tech Support............ (8OO)242-1519
Tech Support............ ( 408)988-4005 SouthHills Datacom VAR. .(800)624-1770 Static Control COmpon..(800)356-2728
Software Resource .........( 415)883-0600 Southdale ....................... (416)455-9533 StatpowerTechnology... (604)420-1585
Software Security Inc .... (203)329-8870 Southern Technical ........ (502)585-5635 StatSoft ...........................(918)583-4149
Software Shop Systems .(908)938-3200 Soyo USA Inc .................(818)330-1712 Statx Brands Company..(708)520-0007
Tech Support............(8OO)654-8923 Tech Support............(818)330-1712 STB Systems Inc............. (8OO)234-4334
Software Solutions, Inc..(404)418-2000 SPA News .......................(202)452-1600 Tech Support............ (214)234-8750
Tech Support............(404)418-2000 Spacepage Inc................ (8OO)332-7243 Stellar Computer, Inc..... (508)369-7666
Software Support........... (8OO)873-4357 Spartan Electronics........(516)499-9500 Stevenson Software .......(206)562-0225
Tech Support............ (8OO)873-4357 Spea/[Link] Seven ..........(510)683-6201 STI-Certified Products.... (800)274-3475
Sftwr Supp Professionals... (619)674-4864 Spear Technology Inc....(800)852-4202 Stingray Cmptr Int'l... ....(615)355-0242
SoftwareToolworks .......(8OO)234-30SS Specialix .........................(800)423-5364 Stockholder Systems...... ( 404)441-3387
Tech Support............(415)883-5157 Tech Support............(8oo)423-5364 Stone &Associates.........(619)459-9173
Software Ventures ..........(8OO)336-6477 Specialix Inc..................(408)378-7919 Stone &Wire.................. (617)441-878O
Tech Support............ (510)644-1325 Specialized Bus Sols ...... (800)359-3458 Stonehouse & Co...........(214)960-1566
Sola Electric ................... (800)289-7652 Specialized Prods Co.....(8OO)527-5018 Storage Concepts, Inc... (800)525-9217
Solartech ........................(800)367-1132 Speco.m1h:hnology Cotp..( 408)736-7832 Storage Devices Inc....... (714)562-5500
SolderAbsorbingTechn ... (413)788-6191 Spectra Logic ................. (303)449-7759 Storage Dimensions ....... (8OO)765-7895
Solea Systems Inc..........(714)768-7736 SpectraFAX.....................(8OO)833-1329 Tech Support............ (408)894-1325
SolectekAccessories ..... (800)437-1518 Spectragraphics ............. (619)450-0611 Storage Solutions ........... (800)745-5508
Tech Support............(619)450-1220 Spectrum Cmptr Corp ..(800)959-1030 StorageTechnologyCorp.(303)673-5151
Solectron Corporation... ( 408)942-1943 Spectrum Holobyte ....... (510)522-1164 Storage Tek .....................(303)673-6761
SOlidex............................(8OO)722-1888 Tech Support............ (510)522-1164 Storage USA ...................(800)538-3475
Tech Support............(909)599-2666 Spectrum InfoTechn..... (516)627-8992 Storm Technology..........(8OO)275-5734
Solidstate Controls......... (8OO)635-7300 Speedbird Data Sys ........(303)440-9983 Tech Support............ (8oo)275-5734

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StrandWare, Inc.............. (715)833-2331 Superior IS...................... (713)662-8500
Systematics, Inc..............(501)220-5100
Strata ..............................(800)678-7282 Superpower Supply....... (310)903-4528
Tech Support............ (501)220-5653
Tech Support............ (801)628-9751 SuperTime Inc............... (416)499-3288
Systems & CmptrTechn ..(215)647-5930
Strategic Mapping Inc...(800)442-8887 Support Systems ............ (8OO)m-6269
Systems and Software .... (714)833-1700
Tech Support............ (800)999-6543 Tech Support............ (209)734-9090
Tech Support............ (714)833-1700
Strategic Simulations ..... (408)737-6800 Support Systems Int'I .... (800)777-6269
Systems Compatability. ..(800)333-1395
Tech Support............ (408)737-6850 Supra Corporation......... (8OO)774-4965
Tech Support............ (312)527-4357
Strategic Solutions ......... (203)221-1334 Tech Support............ (800)774-4965
Systems Enhancement..(314)532-2855
Stratus Computer, Inc.... (508)460-2000 Survivor Software .......... (213)410-9527
Systems Integration .......(617)964-3030
StrawberryTree.............. (408)736-8800 Sutrasofi .........................(713)491-2088
Sys IntegrationAssoc..... (312)440-1275
Street Electronics........... (805)684-4593 Sutton Designs ............... (8OO)326-8119
Tech Support............ (312)440-1275
Tech Support............ (805)684-4593 SWTraining Services ..... (609)751-5481
Systems Plus, Inc............ (415)969-7047
Streetwise Software ....... (310)829-7827 Swifte Internationai....... (8OO)237-9383
Systems SoftwareAssoc..(312)641-2900
Stride Software, Inc....... (213)433-6977 Tech Support............ (302)234-1750
Systems Strategies Inc...(212)279-8400
Strohl Systems ............... (800)634-2016 Switchcrafi Inc............... (312)792-2700
Sytron Corporation........ (8OO)877-0016
Structurdl Dynamics RstrlJ..(513)576-2400 Sybex, Inc....................... (800)227-2346
Tech Support............ (508)896-0193
Structured Sftwr Sols ..... (214)985-9901 Tech Support............ (8OO)227-2346
T & T Computer Inc ..... (714)594-1420
STSC ............................... (301)984-5000 Sycom Design Software ..(313)774-2153
T/Maker Company ........ (415)962-0195
Tech Support............ (301)984-5489 SyDOS ............................ (800)437-9367
Tech Support............ (415)962-0195
Snxlebaker-Worthington... (8OO)645-7242 Tech Support............ (800)536-7936
Thb Books/McGraw-Hill.. (8OO)233-1128
Sub Systems ................... (617)438-8901 Symantec (Corporate)...(408)253-9600
Thctic Software .............. (305)665-4665
SubLOGIC ...................... (217)359-8482 Symantec........................ (8OO)441-7234
Tadiran ...........................(408)727-0300
Tech Support............(8OO)637-4983 Tech Support............ ( 408)252-5700
Tadiran Electr Industry..(516)621-4980
Success Trainers Inc....... (800)229-4708 Symbios Logic ................ (800)862-7729
Tae IT Media ...................(510)657-1244
Summagraphics ............. (800)729-7866 Symbol Technologies .....(516)563-2400
Tagram Systems ............. (800)824-7267
Tech Support............ (800)729-7866 Symbolics Inc................. (617)221-1000
Taiwan Mfr Association .(714)393-7712
Summatec Computer....(800)335-7573 Symbologic Corporation..(8OO)448-9292
Tall Tree Systems............ ( 415)493-1980
Summit Memory Sys...... (800)523-4767 Tech Support............(800)448-9292
Tallgrass Technologies ...(800)825-4727
Tech Support............(408)438-7897 Symmetry Software ....... (800)624-2485
Tech Support............(800)825-4727
Summit Micro Design.... ( 408)739-6348 Tech Support............ (800)624-2485
Tally Systems Corp ........(800)262-3877
Tech Support............( 408)739-6348 Symphony uboratories ..(408)986-1701
Talon Instruments ......... (909)599-0690
Summus Corporation....(713)492-6611 SymSofi .......................... (702)832-4300
Tamrac, Inc.....................(818)407-9500
Sun Country Software ...(505)873-2220 Symtech .........................(619)569-6800
Tandberg Data Inc.........(805)495-8384
Sun MicrosytemsTechn ..(800)643-8300 Synchronics ...................(901)761-1166
Thndem Computers.......(8OO)255-501O
Tech Support............(8OO)872-4786 Syncomp Int'l Corp.......(213)690-I011
Tandy Corporation ........(817)390-3700
Sun Moon Star................(408)452-7811 Tech Support............ (213)694-0555
Tangent Computer, Inc..( 415)342-9388
Tech Support............(408)452-7811 Synergetics Int'l .............(303)678-5200
Tech Support............(415)342-9388
Sun Remarketing............(8OO)821-3221 Synergy Cmptr Services..(416)273-9565
Tapette Corporation...... (714)638-7960
Tech Support............ (800)992-7631 Synergy Software ........... (215)779-0522
Thrdis Technology Inc...(310)490-3150
Sun River Corporation...(512)835-8001 Tech Support............ (215)779-0522
Thrget Micro Inc............(800)883-8830
Suncom Technologies.... (708)647-4040 Synergy Solutions ..........(602)545-9797
Target Systems Corp......(8OO)223-3493
Tech Support............ (708)647-4040 Tech Support............(602)545-9797
Targus ............................. (714)523-5429
SunData Inc....................(404)449-6116 Synergystex Int'l... .........(216)225-3112
Tech Support............(714)523-5429
Sundog Software ............(718)855-9141 Synex.............................. (800)447-9639
Tasco Inc........................(800)999-9952
Sunflex L.P...................... (408)522-8850 SynOptics Communicatn..(800)776-8023
Tatung Co ofAmerica....(8OO)829-2850
Sungard Data Systems ...(215)341-8700 Tech Support............ (8OO)473-4911
Tech Support............(800)827-2850
Sunhill Distributing .......(800)544-1361 Syntrex, Inc.................... (908)542-1500
Tatung Science &Techn ...( 408)435-0140
Sunny Hill SOftware .......(8OO)367-0651 Syquest Technology....... (800)245-2278
Tau-Tron .........................(800)828-8766
Tech Support............(206)857-2666 Tech Support............ (510)226-4000
Tauber Electronics Inc..(619)274-7242
Sunnyvale Memories......(800)262-3475 Sys Technology; Inc........ (213)493-6888
Taxan America, Inc........ (408)748-0900
Tech Support............ (8OO)262-3475 Sys-Com.......................... (800)343-0100
Taxan USA Corp ............(408)946-3400
SunRace Techn. Corp..... (714)468-2955 Sysgen, Inc..................... (800)821-2151
Taylored Graphics .........(813)948-7808
Tech Support............ (800)872-4786 Sysgration USA Inc........ (415)306-7860
Tech Support............ (813)948-7808
Sunrise Cmptr Supplies...(813)877-7866 Tech Support............ (415)348-5663
TC Computer.................(800)723-8282
Sunrise Imaging ............. (510)657-6250 SysKonnect .................... (800)752-3334
Tech Support............(8OO)723-638O
Sunshine Video/Cmptrs ...(800)828-2992 Tech Support............(408)725-4667
TCE Company ...............(800)383-8001
Tech Support............ ( 407)368-2922 Sysnet Computer Sys.....(8OO)627-8964
TO-Techn Onptr Ind Setv.(510)537-9030
SunSofi ........................... (415)960-3200 Systat, Inc....................... (708)864-5670
TCS Distributors ............(800)488-0589
Tech Support............(800)872-4786 Systech Corporation......(619)453-8970
TDA/WINK Data Prods .(800)624-2101
Sunwell Int'l Corp.........(408)436-9797 System Connection........ (800)877-1985
TDK Electronics Corp...(516)625-0100
Tech Support............( 408)436-1107 System Dynamic Grp..... (8OO)573-6467
TDX Peripherals, Inc.....(800)842-0708
Super Computer Inc...... (213)532-2133 System General Corp .... (408)263-6667
Tech Support............(8OO)842-0708
Super PC Market............ (8OO)426-6669 Tech Support............ ( 408)236-6667
TEAC America, Inc.........(213)726-0303
Supercom, Inc................ ( 408)456-8888 System Industries .......... (800)333-2220
Tech Support............(213)726-0303
Supercomputer Sys .......(715)839-8484 System Integrators, Inc.. (916)929-9481
Teachware, Inc..............(814)696-2530
Superior Electric ............ (203)582-9561 System SecurityTechn... (702)454-7009
Team Systems Inc..........(8OO)338-1981

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Tech 101 OffAutomatn ... (714)261-5141 Telemart..........................(800)5374735 The Stolas Group ...........(800)521-7666
Tech Assist Inc............... (800)274-3785 Telematics Int'! ............... (305)772-3070 The Stone Group ...........(408)982-9999
Tech Data Corporation..(800)237-8931 Telenex Corporation-NJ ....(609)234-7900 TheTechn Congress I1:d ... (612)420-9800
Tech Spray Inc ............... (806)372-8523 Telenex Corporation-VA ...(800)368-3261 The Ultimate Corp......... (201)877-9222
Tech Tronic Fabrications ..(417)745-2195 Telepro Technologies..... ( 403)341-7826 The Vidicode US, Inc. .... (919)452-5600
Tech-Cessories Inc.........(800)637-0909 Te1esystems SLW Inc.....(416)441-9966 The Voyager Company ..(800)446-200 1
Tech-Sa-Port .................... (800)543-2233 Teletutor......................... (800)542-2242 Tech Support............(914)591-5500
Techanalysis Corp..........(612)925-5900 Televideo Systems, Inc. ..(800)345-6050 TIIEOS Software Corp...(510)935-1118
Techglove UnIimited ..... ( 415)508-9709 Tech Support............(800)345-6050 Tech Support............(510)935-1118
Tech Support............(415)508-9709 Te1eware Inc..................(201)586-2269 Thermalloy, Inc..............(214)2434321
Techmart Inc ................. (404)772-9811 Tech Support............(201)586-2269 Thermodyne Int'l Ltd .... (310)603-1976
Techni-Tool Inc..............(215)941-2400 Telex Communications. (612)774-4051 Thinx Software Inc. ....... (301)604-2588
Techn/Logistical Cons.... (508)478-8211 Telindus Inc................... (212)682-2595 Third Party Industries.... (510)713-0392
Technical Cmptr Supp..(619)792-8216 Telix ................................ (919)460-4556 Thirdware Cmptr Prods ... (800)446-5987
Technical Parts Inc........(619)552-2288 Telos Corporation..........(213)450-2424 Tech Support ............(800)446-5987
Technicom Cmptr Servo .(800)621-8229 TelPro Technologies....... (804)442-5865 Thomas & Betts Electr...(803)676-2900
Tec1miserv...................... (512)289-9060 Teltron Inc ..................... (215)582-2711 Thomas Cmptr Corp .....(708)647-0880
Techno Inc.....................(312)567-9200 Telxon Corporation.......(216)867-3700 Thomas-Conrad Corp.... (800)332-8683
Technologic Systems ..... (513)644-2230 TempestTechnologies...(703)471-0157 Tech Support............ (800)344-4112
Technology Concepts ... (800)477-3473 Template Garden Sftwr.(800)233-3569 Thompson &Thompson.(714)855-3838
Tech Support ............ (503)692-960 1 Tech Support ............ (914)337-0982 Thomson Consumr Elect..(609)853-2525
Technology Congress....(612)420-9800 Temptronic Corp........... (617)969-2501 Thought I Could............(216)673-9724
Tech Support............(612)420-9800 Ten Times Sales .............. (602)438-0889 Tech Support............ (216)673-9724
Techn Fnhancement Grp ..(602)464-4494 Tech Support............(602)438-0889 Three Com Corp............(800)876-3266
Techn Integrated Prods.( 408)980-5191 Tenera, L.p. ...................... (510)845-5200 Thunderware, Inc. ......... (510)254-6581
Technology Marketing ..(714)863-1100 Tenex..............................(219)259-7040 Tiara Computer Sys ....... (800)638-4272
Technology Works ........ (800)933-6113 Tech Support............ (219)358-9603 Tech Support............ (800)638-4272
Tech Support............ (800)933-6113 Teradyne, Inc..................(617)482-2700 TIE/Communications.... (203)888-8000
Technoserv Inc..............(800)553-1984 TeraTech ......................... (800)447-9120 TIEX................................ (214)392-0647
TechPlus Electr Corp.....(800)776-8160 Terminal Data Corp.......(805)529-1500 Tiger Software ................ (800)888-4437
TechSoft Systems ............ (800)825-8386 Test Engineering Serv. ... (800)842-0333 Tigon Corporation.........(800)962-2330
Tecmar............................(800)624-8560 Test Probes Inc..............(800)368-5719 Timberline Software ...... (503)626-6775
Tech Support............ (800)344-4463 Texas Instruments ......... (800)232-3200 Time Arts Inc..................(707)576-7722
Technet Canada Inc. ...... (604)388-6677 Texas Instruments .........(800)477-8924 Time Design Software ... (303)693-3425
Tecnocorp, Inc. .............. (305)477-5862 Texas Instruments Inc. ..(800)527-3500 Time Motion Tools ......... (619)679-0303
TECRA TOOL ................. (303)338-9224 Texas Micro .................... (713)933-8050 Timekeeping Systems .... (216)361-9995
TECsupport.................... (813)540-2775 Texas Microsystems ....... (713)933-8050 Timeplex, Inc. ................ (201)391-1111
Ted Dasher &Assoc....... (800)638-4833 Texel... ............................ ( 408)980-1838 Timeslips Corporation...(800)285-0999
Tekcom-Prentice Corp ..(408)435-9515 Tech Support............(408)980-1838 Tech Support............(508)768-7490
Tekelec ........................... (818)880-5656 Textronix,Inc................. (503)627-7111 TimeValue Software ....... (714)727-1800
Teklogix ......................... (800)663-3040 TextWare Corporation...(801)645-9600 Timeworks Inc............... (708)559-131 0
Teklogix Inc. .................. (317)849-1390 Tech Support............(801)645-9600 Tech Support ............ (70S)559-1331
Teknosys ......................... (800)873-3494 Texwipe Company........(800)284-5577 Titan Corporation.......... (619)453-9592
Tech Support............(813)620-3494 Thaumaturge Resrce Corp.(317)870-5666 TKC ................................ (SI3)544-2594
Teknowledge, Inc..........(415)424-0500 TheAG Group................(510)937-7900 TLCSE Inc. ..................... ( 40S)986-8300
Tekra Corporation ......... (800)448-3572 Tech Support............(510)937-7900 TMC Research Corp...... (40S)262-0888
Tekserv...........................(508)459-9480 The Boeing Company ...(206)655-3897 TMS Computer Maint.. ..(210)492-8827
Teksyn, Inc.....................(317)875-9750 The Boston CmptrSociety.(617)232-0600 TMS Inc.......................... (415)903-2252
Tech Support............(317)875-9750 The Brimble Grp of Co's... (512)478-6678 Todd Enterprises............ (SOO)445-8633
Tektronix........................(800)835-6100 The ChairWorks............(409)693-7000 Todd SCI... ...................... (SIS)331-7377
Tech Support............(503)682-7300 The Complete Pc.. ........ (407)997-9683 Togal InfraLogic, Inc...... (714)975-S522
Tekworks Inc.................(201)540-1096 Tech Support............ ( 407)997-9683 Token Perspectives,The ..( 612)935-2035
TEL Electronics Inc. ....... (800)824-7451 The Computer Factory..(914)347-5000 Tokico America Inc........ (313)336-52S0
Tech Support............ (800)824-7451 The Continuum Co........(512)345-5700 Tokyo Electric Co-CA .... (510)651-5333
Tel-Tex Cmptr Prods......(713)868-6000 The Foxboro Company.(508)543-8750 Tokyo Electric Co-MA .... (617)235-4422
Telcor,Inc. ...................... (908)852-7000 The Interface Group...... (617)449-6600 Tool Kit Specialists ........ (800)722·1123
Tele-Art hlstruments...... (516)594-0952 The JLR Group Inc........(617)254-9109 ToolTechn Publishing ... (415)459-3700
Telebit ............................ (800)835-3248 The Learning Company.(800)852-2255 Tools & Techniques ....... (800)444-1945
Tech Support............(800)835-3248 Tech Support............ (800)852-2255 Top Data......................... (SOO)888-3318
Telebyte Technology......(516)423-3232 The Maxximum Co.......(800)766-6229 Tech Support............(408)734-9343
Telecommunicatio'llx:h..(301)353-1550 The One"()ffCD Shop...(800)387-1633 Top Microsystems .......... (408)980-9813
Telecomputer, Inc..........(800)637-9695 The Programmer's Shop..(800)421-8006 Top-Link Computers...... ( 408)26}-2200
TeleDynarnics Corp.......(800)847-5629 The Protector Corp.......(303)939-8100 TOPS Computer Co.......(508)887-5915
Teledyne, Inc.................. (213)277-3311 The Ryco Company.......(414)963-5967 Toray Opt Storage Solutns.(800)867-2973
Teleg10be Conununicatn..(508)6g1-0600 The SftwrToolworks .....(415)883-3000 Toshiba...........................(800)9994273
Telegnostics Corp..........(805)544-8588 Tech Support............(415)883-3000 Tech Support............ (800)999-4273

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Toshiba Consmner Prods..(SOO)999-4273 Tech Support ............ (908)855-9440 Unicore Software ........... (800)S00-2467
Tech Support ............ (SOO)999-4273 Triwef Corporation ........ (201)770-2800 Tech Support ............ (508)686-2204
Toshiba Elect. Company..(SOO)999-4273 Trompeter Electronics ..(818)707-2020 Unicorn Software .......... (702)597-0818
Tech Support ............ (SOO)999-4273 TRON Association .......... (602)249-3388 Unidata ........................... (916)362-1239
ToshibaAmerica, Inc. ..... (SOO)457-7777 Tron Computer.............. (800)397-8909 Uniform Industrial Corp...(510)549-OS17
Tech Support ............ (714)455-0407 Tronix Peripherals, Inc.. (408)727-4191 Uniplex ........................... (214)717-0068
Toshiba Facsimilie .......... (714)5S3-35S0 Trosper Consulting ........ (719)589-0705 Tech Support ............ (800)338-9940
Tosoh USA,Inc. .............. (415)5S8-5200 True Basic Inc................ (800)S72-2742 Unipress Software .......... (90S)985-8000
Total Cmptr Concepts...(206)867-9050 TrueData Products ......... (800)635-0300 Uniq Technology, Inc. .... (415)226-998S
Total Concept Sales ....... (SOO)4S8-05S9 Tech Support............ (50S)278-6555 Tech Support ............ (415)226-9996
Total Maint Concepts .... (70S)S34-7351 TrueTech ........................ (612)944-S712 UniQube Corporation ...(800)334-4990
Total Multimedia ............ (S05)3 71-0500 Truevision ...................... (317)841-0332 Unison Technologies ..... (714)855-8700
Total Peripheral Repair ..(619)552-2288 Tech Support ............ (317)S41-0332 Unisphere ...................... (214)343-3717
Total Peripherals Inc ...... (50S)4S0-8327 TRW Customer Serv Div... (800)722-2736 UniStor ........................... (800)422-2115
Total Power Int'l... ......... (50S)453-1503 TS Micro Tech, Inc. ........ (310)787-1640 Tech Support ............ (800)422-2115
Total Software Inc. ......... (204)654-3S96 TSA Inc ........................... (800)422-4872 Unisys ............................. (800)448-1424
Total Systems Services ...(404)649-23S7 Tseng laboratories Inc ..(215)968-0502 Unit Tech America Inc ...(310)602-2392
Total Technologies, Ltd .. (512)328-92S4 TSL Holdings, Inc ........... (805)5S2-6119 United Barcode Ind ....... (301)210-3000
TouchStone Sftwr Corp ..(SOO)531-0450 TSR Systems ................... (516)331-6336 United Bus Machines ..... (800)722-7703
Tech Support............ (714)969-7746 Tucker Electronics ......... (800)527-4642 Tech Support ............ (909)279-1298
Toyogo ............................ (SOO)869-6469 Tulin ............................... (408)432-9025 United Cmptr Express...(SOO)448-3738
TPS Electronics .............. ( 415)S56-6S33 Turbo Technologies ....... (310)641-4622 United Cmptr Supply. .... (714)468-2680
Trace Products ............... (SOO)S72-231S Turbopower Software ...(719)260-6641 United Innovations ........ (413)733-3333
Trade Winds ................... (SIS)700-6920 Turtle Beach Systems .... (717)767-0200 United Microelectronics(408)727-2100
Trade Winners Net Mktg... (206)694-1765 Tech Support ............ (717)767-0200 United Networks Inc ..... (408)433-0900
Trans Datacorp .............. (415)327-2692 Tutankhamon Electronics.(SOO)998-4888 United Parcel Service .... (404)913-7047
Trans Leasing Int'1... ....... (SOO)323-11S0 Tech Support............ (SOO)996-4888 United Software Security.. (703)556-0007
Trans-Micro Inc .............. (407)464-5335 WMProfessionalMonitor..(800)S22-8168 United Systems & Sftwr.(407)875-2120
Transamerica Commercl ...(51 0)S47-200S TwelveTone Systems ..... (617)926-2480 United Technology Corp..(203)728-7000
Transcend Information ..(714)598-5500 Twilight Express ............ (SOO)376-4797 United Telecomm, Inc .... (913)624-3000
TransComputer, Inc ....... (40S)747-1355 Twilight Technologies ...(810)695-8933 Unitek Technology......... (SOO)944-5650
Transform Logic Corp ...(602)948-2600 Twincom ........................ (201)935-88S0 Unitron Computer USA.(818)333-0280
Transition Engineering ..(612)941-7600 Twinhead Corporation ..(408)945-0808 Universal Computer.. .... (SOO)457-4433
Transitional Technology.... (714)693-1133 TWIX .............................. (800)344-8949 Tech Support ............ (305)446-9905
Transtector Systems ....... (SOO)S29-2901 Tyan Computer Corp .... (40S)720-1200 Universal Enterprises..... (SOO)547-5740
Trantor Systems, Ltd ...... (40S)945-S600 Tech Support ............ (408)720-1200 Universal Fiber Optics ...(703)389-9844
Traveling Software ......... (SOO)662-2652 Tyan Computer Corp .... ( 40S)956-8000 Univ Memory Products.(800)678-8648
Tech Support ............ (206)4S3-S0SS Tycor International ........ (403)259-3200 Universal Rsrch Techn ...(713)623-8001
Travis-Helwig Inc ........... (602)745-5452 Tyler Corporation .......... (214)754-7800 Universal Techn Sys ....... (815)963-2220
Treasure Chest Periph ...(SOO)677-97S1 Typerite Ribbon Mfg ..... (800)328-8028 Universal Vectors Corp ..(703)435-2500
Tech Support............ (504)468-201O Tystar Electronics Co ..... (816)S42-7900 Unix International .......... (20 1)263-8400
Tredex California Inc ..... (SOO)338-0939 U S Robotics ................... (800)342-5877 Unix Review Magazine ..(415)905-2200
Tech Support ............ (310)551-3139 Tech Support ............ (800)982-5151 Unlinlited Systems Corp(619)277-3300
Trellis Communications ..(603)668-1213 US West, Inc .................. (303)793-6500 UpTtme Disaster Recovry.(SOO)366-1282
Trenton Terminals, Inc ...( 404)3S1-6031 U-Lead Systems, Inc ....... (800)S58-5323 Upgrades Etc .................. (800)541-1943
Tri State Computer........ (SOO)433-5199 U-Tron Technologies ...... (800)933-7775 Upsonic .......................... (800)877-6642
Tech Support ............ (212)608-230S U.S. Computer................ (305)477-2288
Uptime Cmptr Support.(S05)254-3384
Tri-Star Computer Corp.(SOO)S00-7400 U.S. Robotics, Inc. .......... (800)342-5877 DRS Information Sys...... (508)657-6100
Tech Support ............ (916)568-170S Tech Support ............ (70S)982-5151 US Computer................. (305)477-22SS
Triad Systems Corp ........ (510)449-{)606 UDP Data Products ........ (213)782-9S00 US Computer Maint.. ..... (SOO)473-8650
Tribe Computer Works..(51O)SI4-3930 UDP Fonts ...................... (310)782-9800 US Logic ......................... (619)467-1100
Tech Support............ (510)547-7145 UDS Motorola ................ (800)451-2369 US Paging Corporation ..(201)305-6000
Tribeca Peripherals ........ (SOO)445-6222 ULSI Systems (CA) ......... (408)943-0562 US Technologies ............. (20 1)288-8200
Trident Microsystems .... (415)691-9211 ULSI Systems (TX) ......... (512)329-8220 USA Electronics ............. (214)631-1574
TriGem ........................... (SOO)359-0491 Ulta Computers ............. (800)755-7518 Tech Support ............ (214)631-1693
Trilogy Magnetics .......... (SOO)S73-4323 Tech Support ............ (304)748-1891 USA Flex ......................... (SOO)872-3539
Trinlarchi Inc. ................ (SOO)356-663S Ultima Electronics Corp...(510)659-1580 Tech Support............ (70S)351-7172
TriMark Eng-Doorway ...(615)966-3667 Ultimate Corporation .... (201)887-9222 USA Microsystems ......... (800)365-4774
Trinlffi Industries ........... (SOO)272-3557 UltimediaTool Series, IBM.(415)694-3090 Tech Support ............ (301)881-8974
1hnzi.c/Cbannel Cmpting .(8OO)2S9-0053 Ultra·X Inc ...................... (800)722-37S9 Use 'R Computers, Inc...(8OO)624-2480
Trio Information Sys...... (919)846-4990 UltraStor Corporation.... (714)581-41 00 Useful Software Inc.......(818)880-9128
Trio Systems ................... (818)584-9706 Ungermann-Bass, Inc..... (408)496-0111 User Friendly Cmptrs.... (303)444-0770
Tripp lite ....................... (312)329-1777 Uni-CGS, Inc................... (714)468-1577 USIT................................ (8OO)543-2294
Tech Support ............ (312)329-1602 Uni·Rep .......................... (619)662-1271 UVC Corporation .......... (714)261-5336
Tritech Information Sys.(408)252-5441 Unibind USA Inc............ (8OO)874-7579 V Communications........ (408)296-4224
Triton Technologies ....... (908)855-9440 Unicomp Inc................. (714)571-1900 Valcom, Inc..................... (402)392-3900

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Valid Logic Systems ....... ( 408)432-9400 Tech Support............ (714)833-1999 Warrantech .................... (203)975-1100
Valiteck, Inc....................(800)8254835 Virtual Technologies ......(210)787-2443 Warshawski/Whitney&Co(312)431-6100
Valitek ............................ (413)549-2700 Visage, Inc ......................(508)620-7100 Washburn & Company..(8OO)836-8026
Vallesverd Company ...... (612)933-0023 Visalia CmptrTeclmology..(209)625-1480 Watcom Products .......... (800)265-4555
Valtron Technologies .....(805)257-0333 Visi-Tron, Inc .................. (609)424-0400 Watergate Software ....... (510)596-1770
Valtronix......................... (714)261-6671 Visible Systems Corp..... (617)969-4100 Waterloo Fum COmpnt. ... (519)748-5060
Value Added Inc ............. (404)662-5800 Visiflex Seels .................. (201)487-8060 Watermark Software ...... (619)229-2600
ValueStor ........................ (800)873-8258 VISion Cmptr Rernarketers(8OO)242-5224 Tech Support............ (619)229-2600
Van Nostrand Reinhold.(212)254-3232 Vision Imaging ............... (714)965-7122 Watson Info Systems ..... (512)476-4665
Vantage Technologies .... (800)487-5678 Visionary Software ......... (503)246-6200 Wave Mate, Inc ............... (213)533-8190
Varbusiness .................... (516)3654600 Tech Support ............ (503)246-6200 Wavetek Corporation .... (800)223-9885
Varta Batteries ................ (800)468-2782 Visionetics Int'l... ........... (310)316-7940 Wayzata Technology ...... (218)326-0597
Vector Automation, Inc ..(301)43342oo Vtsionex .......................... ( 408)954-0640 Tech Support............ (800)377-7321
Vector Information Sys..(203)797-0558 Vtsitech Software ........... (919)676-8474 WCSC ............................. (800)966-4832
Vektron International .... (800)725-0020 Vista Microsystems ........ (508)695-8459 Tech Support.. .......... (713)983-9427
Tech Support............ (214)606-2843 Vistron, Inc..................... (408)522-8900 Weames Techn Corp ...... ( 408)456-8838
Yen-Tel Inc ..................... (800)538-5121 Visual Business Systems.(404)956-0325 Webcorp......................... (415)331-1449
Tech Support............ (800)538-5121 Vita Ent Int'l. COrporation.(818)458-0282 Weetech Inc................... (8oo)232-5152
Ventek Corporation....... (818)991-3866 Vital Communications...(516)437-4400 Weitek Corporation....... (408)738-8400
Ventura Software ........... (800)772-6735 Vital Records Inc ............(908)369-6900 Tech Support............ ( 408)735-9348
Tech Support............ (313)357-5444 Viziflex Seets, Inc ...........(201)487-8080 WelchAllyn .................... (315)685-8945
Verbatim ......................... (800)538-8589 VLSITechnology, Inc ...... (602)752-8574 Welling Electronics ........ ( 402)342-6564
Tech Support............ (8OO)538-8589 VocalTec Inc................... (201)784-0993 Wen Technology Corp... (914)347-4100
Verbatim Corporation ... (704)547-6500 Voice-It Software Inc ..... (604)589-1086 Wescorp ......................... (800)537-7828
Verbum........................... (619)644-9977 VoiceFax Infor Systems.(604)732-9771 Wescorp Statis Control..(800)537-7828
Verdix Corporation ........ (703)378-7600 Voicetek Corporation .... (508)250-9393 Wespercorp .................... (714)261-0606
Verilink Corporation ...... ( 408)945-1199 Volkswriter, Inc. ............. (408)648-3000 Westbrook Technology..(800)742-2442
Veritas ............................. ( 408)727-1222 Volpe, Hank .................... (410)256-5767 Tech Support ............ (203)399-7111
Verite .............................. (310)326-5040 Volt-Guard Inc................ (800)237-0769 Western Digital .............. (800)832-4778
VeriTest, Inc ................... (310)450-0062 Voltura Enterprises ........ (908)879-5803 Tech Support ............ (800)832-4778
Vermont Creative Sftwr ..(802)848-7731 Vorex Computer Labs ... (800)486-4586 Western Eng Consultants..(805)375-4025
Tech Support............(802)848-7571 Tech Support............ (8oo)883-8oo8 Western Micro ............... (800)634-2248
Vermont Database ......... (802)2534437 Voyager Company ......... (8OO)446-2ool Western Scientific .......... (800)443-6699
Vermont Microsystems..(8OO)354-0055 Voyetra Technologies ..... (914)738-4500 Western Telematic Inc ... (800)854-7226
Tech Support............ (800)354-0055 VST Power Systems ....... (508)287-46OO Tech Support............ (800)854-7226
Versacad Corporation ...(800)488-7228 Tech Support............ (508)287-4600 Western Union Corp .....(201)818-5000
Vestronix ........................ (519)745-2700 Vu-Data Corporation......(619)452-7670 Western Wares ............... (303)327-4898
VI & CTechnology......... (617)861-8877 VXibusAssociates .......... (201)299-8321 Westinghouse Electric ... (412)244-2000
VIA Technologies, Inc.... (510)770-0370 Vycor Corporation ........ (800)888-9267 Westlake Data Corp....... (512)328-1041
VtaGrafix......................... (918)825-6700 VZ Corporation ............. (801)595-1352 Tech Support ............ (512)328-1043
Vic's Computer Service.(800)999-1827 W Systems ...................... (800)344-8335 Wetex Int'l (USA)........... (800)759-3839
VictorTechnologies ....... (215)251-5000 Wacom Tec1mology Corp (800)922-6613 Tech Support............ (213)728-3156
Tech Support............ (800)628-2420 Tech Support............ (800)922-6635 Weyerhauser Recovery ..(800)654-9347
Victory FnterprisesTec1m.(800)727-3475 Wadsworth ..................... (606)525-2230 White Pine Software ...... (603)886-9050
Video Display Corp ....... (800)241-5005 Wall Data Inc. ................ (800)927-8622 Tech Support............ (603)886-9050
Video Flectr StandarclAssn(408)435-0333 Tech Support............ (800)927-8622 White Plains Software ...(603)886-9050
Video Express Productn...( 414)644-7042 Wall Street Cmptr Review.(212)869-1300 Whitewater Group ........ (708)328-3800
Video Seven ...................(800)238-010 1 Wallaby Software Corp .(201)934-9333 Wicat Systems, Inc ......... (801)224-6400
Tech Support............ (800)248-1850 Wallace Compo Serv's .... (312)626-2000 Wilcom Inc.................... (800)222-1898
Video Works ................... (800)838-1 031 Walling Company..........(602)838-1277 Williams & Macius ......... (509)235-2012
VideoLogic, Inc.............. (617)494-0530 Wallsoft Systems ............ (212)406-7026 Willies Cmptr Software.(8oo)966-4832
Videomail, Inc................(408)747-0223 Walnut Creek CDROM ..(800)786-9907 Tech Support............ (713)963-9427
Videomedia, Inc ............. (408)227-9977 Tech Support............ (510)674-0783 Willow CreekTechn...... (519)836-1532
Videx, Inc ....................... (503)758-0521 Walt Disney Cmptr Sftwr..(818)973-4101 Willow Peripherais ........ (800)444-1585
VidTech Microsys, Inc ... (800)752-8033 Tech Support............ (818)841-3326 Tech Support............ (800)444-1585
Vicrma Sftwr Publishing... (800)392-7724 Wandel & Goltermann.. (800)277-7404 Wilson Laboratories ....... (714)998-1980
View Sonic ..................... (714)869-7976 Wang Labs Taiwan Ltd ... (212)308-5862 Wilson WindowWare ..... (206)937-9335
Viewpoint Software ....... (800)635-5621 Wang LaboratOries, Inc. .(800)225-0654 WIN Group .................... (213)903-1440
Viewsonic ...................... (800)888-8583 WangDat, Inc.................. (714)753-8900 Wincom Int'l Network ..(909)594-2218
Tech Support............(909)869-7976 Wangtek/Wang DAT-CAN.(805)582-3620 Windows User Mag ....... (212)302-2626
Viking Acoustical Corp..(8OO)328-8385 WangtekIWang DAT-US .(800)992-9916 WindSoft Inc .................. (201)586-4400
Viking Components ...... (714)643-7255 Wantree Development..(913)441-1336 Windsor Technologies ... (415)456-2200
VIP Computer, Inc. ........ (714)562-6999 Warner Computer Sys ...(201)7944800 Wink Data Products ...... (206)742-4145
VIP Data Systems ........... (8oo)352-1150 Warner Electronics Inc ..(216)661-0304 Wmners Only Inc .......... (619)549-2249
[Link] Thin Films, Inc ... (507)334-0051 Warner New Media ....... (818)955-9999 WmSoft .......................... (800)275-7638
Virgin Games ................. (714)833-871O Tech Support............ (818)955-9999 Wmsryg Corp,The ......... (602)431-9118

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INDUSTRY PHONE NUMBERS

Wintec Indrustries Inc ..(510)770-9239 Shell 4.0 Macros .......... (801)228-9928 WP WIN, Pm-Laser/PS .(SOO)861-2340

Wintime Corporation .... (310)375-5930 Soft Shoppe ................. (800)526-6215 WPWorks DOS/WIN ... (SOI)228-9936

WinWare ........................ (214)458-0540 Spanish ......................... (SOO)321-8492 WordStar Intemational ..(800)227-5609

WIP Technology ............. (SOO)743-231S Suite Consulting ........... (800)861-2721 Tech Support............ (SOO)227-5609
Wise Components......... (SOO)543-4333 WP5.1 DOS, Fax........... (SOO)861-2316 Wordstar USA................. (617)494-1200
Wise-Ware ...................... (714)556-6523 WP5.1 DOS, Features ... (800)S61-2164 WordTech Systems, Inc. (510)254-0900
WIT ................................ (40S)433-0188 WPS.l00S,Graph/fabl..(SOO)861-2101 WorksWare ..................... (81S)9S9-2298
Wizardworks .................. (612)559-5140 WPS.l00S,Installation.(800)861-2055 Tech Support............ (SI8)969-229S
Tech Support............ (612)544-85S1 WPS.l00s,Maau/Merg.(SOO)S61-2745 Worlco Data Systems .....(215)630-9500
Wolff Forbes & Assoc .... (914)478-504S WP5.1 DOS, Network..(SOO)S61-2116 World Richman Corp .... (70S)298-1188
Wolfram Research, Inc ...(SOO)441-6264 WPS.l00s,PmDotMatx(SOO)S61-2333 Worldata ......................... ( 407)393-8200
Wollongong Group........ (415)962-7100 WPS.l00s,Pmlaser/PS.(800)S61-2351 Worldcomm ................... (800)472-043S
Wonder Corporation ..... (617)965-8400 WP5.2 WIN, Features ...(800)228-1029 Worldnet Marketing ...... (714)545-7118
Wonderware .................. (714)727-9779 WP5.2 WIN, Graphics ..(SOO)228-6013 Worldwide Cmptr Serv.(201)694-8S76
Wong's Infl USA ............ (415)967-1111 WP5.2 WIN, Installatn ..(800)228-6076 Worldwide Technology .(800)457-6937
Word Star Intemational.(SOO)227-5609 WPS.2WlN, Macro/Merg.(800)228-1 032 Tech Support............ (215)922-4640
Tech Support............ (SI2)323-8S14
WP5.2 WIN, Networks.(800)228-6066 Worldwide Video ........... (20 1)491-5147
Wordata Inc .................... (SOO)543-1922
WPS.2WlN,PmDot Matx(SOO)228-1 0 17 Worthington Data Sol....(800)345-4220
WordPerfect Corp.......... (SOO)451-5151
WPS.2WlN,Pmlaser/PS..(800)228-6076 Wrist Pro ........................ (SOO)348-8633
Borland Office ............. (SOO)661-2722
wp6.0 DOS, Fax ........... (800)228-2066 . WV Computronics ........(304)882-3086

Competitor's Suite ...... (SOO)S61-2721 wp6.0 DOS, Features ... (800)228-903S WWIV Software Serv..... (210)631-6090

ConvertPerfect ............ (S01)228-9934

WR>.O OOS,Graph/fabl ..(SOO)228-9006 Wyle Laboratories .......... (213)322-1763

DataPerfect .................. (SOO)S61-2132

wp6.0 DOS, Installatn ..(800)228-9012 Wynit ..............................(800)999-9648

Developer's Tool Kit.. ..(S01)228-950S WR>.O OOS,Maao/Merg.(800)228-9013 Wyse Technology........... (800)438-9973

Edultainment ............... (SOl )228-9939

WP6.0 DOS, Networks.(SOO)228-9019 Tech Support............(800)800-9973

Envoy............................ (S01)228-9929
WR>.O OOS,Pro-Dot Matx(800)228-9032 X Ceed ...........................(SOO)642-7661

Extend Ann SuppClassic.(SOO)S61-33S0 WR>.O OOS,[Link]/PS .(800)228-9027 Tech Support............(800)642-7661

ExtendAnn Supp-Priority.(SOO)S61-2220 wp6.0 WIN, Features ... (SOO)228-9907 X-I0 (USA) Inc ............... (201)784-9700

French .......................... (SOO)321-6S44

WR>.OWlN,Graph/fabl... (SOO)228-S720 X3 Secretariat, CBEMA ..(202)737-8888

Gateways ...................... (SOO)S61-2135

wp6.0 WIN, Installatn ..(SOO)228-761 0 XBR Communication .... (514)489-1 001

Grammatik DOS/WIN.(SOI)228-9933 WR>.OWlN,Maao/Merg.(800)228-2021 Xcel Computer Systems(50S)799-9494

Hard Disk-Gift Shop ..... (801)228-3783 WP6.0 WIN, Networks.(800)228-8807 XDB Systems Inc ........... (301)317-6800

Hard Disk-Kitchen ....... (801)228-378S

WR>.OWlN,Pro-Dot Matx(800)228-6646 Xeltek ............................. (800)541-1975

Hard Disk-Specials ....... (801)228-3780

WR>.OWlN,[Link]/PS.(800)228-1 023 Xentek Inc. .................... (619)727-0949

Hearing Impaired-TDD...(800)321-3256 WP Communications ...(801)228-9915 Xerox Corp (CA) ........... (800)832-6979

InfoCentral ................... (80 1)228-993S

WP DOS, Fax ................ (SOO)S61-2480 Xerox Corp (CT) ........... (203)968-3000

Informs ......................... (800)S61-2133

WP DOS, Features ........ (SOO)861-241O Xerox Corp (NY)........... (716)423-5078

InfoShare (FAX) ........... (800)228-9960

WP DOS, Graph!fabl...(800)861-2420 Xerox Imaging Systems.(800)248-6550

Intellitag (DOS) ............ (SOl )228-9925

WP DOS, Installation .... (SOO)S61-2460 Tech Support............ (800)248-6550

Intellitag (UNIX).......... (801)228-9935

WP DOS, Macro/Merge(S00)861-2430 Xerox Int'l Partners ....... ( 415)813-7700

Language Modules ....... (SOO)321-7431

WP DOS, Networks ...... (SOO)861-2470 Xerox/X-SOft ..................(SOO)334-6200

[Link]/Elect/Dict/ClipArt(SO1)228-9933 WP OOS, Pm-Dot Matrx.. (800)861-2450 Xidex Corporation ........(408)970-6574

NAS............................... (800)321-0034
WP DOS, Pm-Laser/pS.(800)861-2440 Xinetron ......................... (40S)727-5509

NAS, CAP...................... (800)228-9505

WP MAC 2.1 x .............. (800)336-3614 Xircom ........................... (800)87 4-7S75

Office UNIX ................. (800)S61-2134

WP MAC 3.0 ................. (800)228-2S75 Tech Support............ (800)874-4428

Office/Priority Service (800)S61-2136 WP MAC French Speak.(800)321-2173 Xistor.............................. (702)S24-7777

Piracy-BSA .................... (801)688-2721

WP Macintosh .............. (SOO)S61-2070 XL!Datacomp Inc. ......... (SOO)323-3289

Piracy-WordPerfect ...... (SOO)222-4449 WP Magazine, Info ....... (800)228-9656 XOR Corporation .......... (612)S31-8640

PlanPerfect ................... (800)321-324S

WP Magazine, Subscript. .(SOO)228-9626 Tech Support............ (612)831-8640

Presentations (DOS) .... (800)861-2060 WP Mfg, Receptionist..(SO 1)861-5049 Xpect Trading Corp ....... (800)332-5555

Presentations (WIN).... (800)861-2050 WP Mfg, Research ........ (SOO)446-4652 XScribe Corporation ..... (619)457-5091

Quattro Pro (DOS) ...... (800)861-3773 WP Mfg, Research-US ... (800)526-6215 Xtend Micro Products ...(800)232-9836

Quattro Pro (WIN) ...... (SOO)861-2774 WP OS/2 ....................... (SOO)321-1230 XtraCom Inc. ................. (416)427-6612

Sales, French Speaking.(800)321-231S WP System 370............ (801)222-5100 XTree Co-Central Point .(800)964-2490

Sales, Certification ....... (800)993-3700

WP UNIX, Features ...... (800)861-2030 Tech Support............ (SOO)964-2490

Sales, Cust Regist:r;ltion.... (SOI)222-4500 WP UNIX, Print... ......... (800)861-2040 Xtron Cmptr Equipment..(201)798-5000

Sales, Direct Sales ......... (SOO)321-4566

WP UNlX/Xenix Feature.(S01)226-5333 Xuron Corporation ........(207)2S3-1401

Sales, ~ Move/Spec Iic.(800)228-5040 WP UNIX!Xenix Print.(801)228-9903 XXCAL, Inc ..................... (800)879-9225

Sales,HeargImpaird-TDD.(800)321-3256 WP VAX/Dec ................ (800)S61-20 10 Xxera Technologies ....... (SIS)286-5569

Sales, International....... (801)222-4200

[Link] in One .(801)226-4180 Xylogics, Inc ...................(800)225-3317

Sales,MiniMain In1O/Ord.(SOO)321-3280 WPWIN,Features ........(800)861-231O Tech Support............ (617)272-8140

Sales, Orders onAcct... (800)321-3220 WP WIN, Graph!fabl ... (800)861-2320 XXQuest .........................(508)671-0888

Sales, Orders Resolution.(800)321-2319 WP WIN, Installation.... (800)861-2360 YcE Data America Inc.....(404)446-8655

Sales, Sftwr Subscriptn(800)282-2892 wpWIN' Macro/Merg..(800)861-2330 YE.S. Systems Corp........(510)657-8886

Sales,Wotkgroup/Office..(800)861-2507 WPWIN, Networks...... (800)861-2370 Yamaha LSI.. ...................(800)543-7457

Shell 4.0 ........................ (801)228-9937

WPWIN,Pm-Dot Matrix.(800)861-2350 Yamaha Sys Technology.(800)543-7457

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INDUSTRY PHONE NUMBERS

Yamaichi Electronics ..... (408)452-0797

Yangs Int'l Corporation.(510)6514305

Yokogawa Corp/America.(800)258-2552

Young Micro Systems .... (310)946-3450

Yuasa-Exide Inc .............. (215)378-0333

Z Soft .............................. (404)428-0008

Z-International, Inc ........(816)474-8400

Z-MarTechnology .......... (704)841-8845

Z-Ram .............................(800)368-4726

Z-Soft .............................. (800)4444780

Z-World........................... (916)753-3722

Z/Ma:x Cmptr Solution ..(315)635-1882

Zaptec Int'l Corp ........... (714)792-2229

Zedcor............................ (800)4824567

Tech Support ............ (602)881-231O

Zemaitis, Inc ................... (408)436-1530

Zenith Data Systems ...... (800)553-0331

Tech Support ............ (8oo)227-3360

Zenographics, Inc .......... (800)366-7494

Tech Support ............ (714)851-2191

Zenon Computer Sys .... (800)899-6119

Tech Support ............ (800)229-7898

Zentao Corporation ....... (708)350-9040

Zentek Storage/America. ..( 408)9464464

Zeny Cmptr Systems ..... (510)659-0386

Zeos International ......... (800)423-5891

Zericon, Inc .................... (800)727-8380

Zi-Tech Instrument ........ (415)326-2151

ZiffDavisTechn Infu sys...(617)393-3200

Ziff-Davis Publ Co .......... (212)503-5446

Zippertubing .................. (310)527-0488

Zirco .............................. (303)421-2013

Zirco Inc ......................... (303)421-2013

Zitel Corporation........... (408)946-9600

Zoltrix Inc ...................... (510)657-1188

Zoom Telephonics ........ (617)423-1072

Tech Support ............ (617)423-1076

Zom Industries ............... (603)8944950

Zortech........................... (617)937-0696

ZSoft Corporation.......... (800)4444780

Ztest Electronics ............ (416)238-3543

Zykronix Inc ................... (303)7994944

ZyIAB Corporation........ (800)5446339

ZyMOS Corporation ....... (408)730-5400

Tech Support............. (800)422-7369

Zytec Corporation.......... (612)941-11 00

ZyXEL USA...................... (800)2554101

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BULLETIN BOARD SERVICES

M any manufacturers of hard drives

and other related computer
APCU(Assoc PC Grps) (408)439-9367
Apogee Software ......... (508)365-2359
Bourbaki. ..................... (208)342-5823

Brightbill Roberts ........ (315)472-1058

products maintain computer bulletin Appian ......................... (206)454-0511 Brightwork Dvlpmnt.. .(914)667-4759

boards to provide technical support Appoint....................... (510)803·9018 Broderbund Software..( 415)883-5889

for their customers. Listed below are Arabesque Software .... (206)881-0905 Brown Bag Software ... (408)371·7654

bulletin boards that we know about. Archive Software ......... (407)263,3502 Bruce Krobusek. ......... (716)924·4193

The ones that we have called all use Arco Electronics .......... (305)925-2791 BTC Corporation......... (510)657-1859

8, N, 1, modem parameters. Many of Areal Technology......... (408)954-0360 Buerg ........................... (707)778-8944

them support modem speeds up to Arsenal Computer.. ..... (913)234-9395 Buffalo Creek Sftwre ... (515)225-8496

28.8K baud. Artful Applications ...... (416)538-3107 Bureau of Elect Publ... (201)808-0085

Artisoft, Inc................. (602)884-8648 Button Ware, Inc......... (206)454-7875

To the best of our knowledge, these Artist Graphics ............ (612)631-7669 C Source ...................... (816)478-0944

numbers are correct; but CSC cannot Ascii Computer Ent.. ... (209)836-2402 CaIComp ..................... (714)236-3045

assume liability for their use. AskSam Systems .......... (904)584-8287 Calera Recognition ...... ( 408)773-9068

Aspen Peripherals ....... (503)286-9620 Campbell Services Inc .(313)559·6434

3Com Corporation...... ( 408)980-8204 AST Computer............. (714)727-4723 Canon Computer Sys..(714)438-3325

3rd Planet Software ..... (213)841-2260 AST Research .............. (714)727-4132 Capstone..................... (305)471·8962

Abacus Concepts........ (616)698-8106 AST Research Canada ..(905)512-8558 Cardinal Technologies ..(717)293-3074

Abacus Software ......... (616)698-8106 Asymetrix .................... (206)451-1173 Cardz ........................... (604)734-5400

Able Soft ...................... (804)898-8686 AT&T Computer Sys... (908)769-6397 Castelle ........................ ( 408)496-1807

Above Software ........... (714)851-5102 ATI Technologies ......... (905)764-9404 Catspaw....................... (719)539-4830

Access Software .......... (801)364-7449 .................................... (416)764-9404 CBIS, Inc...................... ( 404)446-0485

Accton Technology...... ( 408)452-8828 Attachmate Corp ......... (206)649-6660 CCMail, Inc ................. ( 415)691·0401

Acculogic Inc.............. (714)454-8124 Aurora Terra ................ (301)230-1214 CDB Systems, Inc........ (303)642-7463

Acer America ............... (408)428-0140 AutoDesk Inc .............. (415)289-2270 CDC. ............................ (408)438-8771

.................................... (800)833-8241 Autumn Hill Software. (303)494-8868 Central Point Software (503)690-6650

Acer Technologies ....... (800)833-8241 Avatar/DCA ................. (404)740-9428 Certus International. ... (503)484-6669

Activision .................... (310)820-1276 Award (BIOS) .............. (415)968-0249 CH Products................ (619)598-3224

Adaptec....................... (408)945-7727 Award Software Inc.... (408)371-3139 Cheyenne Software ..... (516)484-3445

Adobe Systems, Inc..... (408)562-6839 Baker & Taylor Labels ... (800)775-4200 Chinon........................ (310)320-4160

Advanced Digital Info .. (206)883-3211 .................................... (415)257-3070 Chips & Technology.... (408)456-0721

Advanced Gravis Cptr.. (604)431-5927 Beagle Bros ................. (801)226-1605 ChipSoft Inc. (Intuit) ... (619)550-5018

Advanced Logic Rsrch. (714)458-6834 Best Power Tech .......... (608)565-7424 Chwatal Develpment.. (318)487-0800

Agfa Compugraphics... (508)694-9577 Bestgift Service ........... (813)978-3044 Citizen America ........... (310)453-7564

All Computers............. (416)960-8679 Bethesda Softworks ..... (301)990-7552 Citrix Systems ............. (305)346-9004

Alloy Computer Prods. (508)486-4044 Big State Doors........... (512)376-5644 Clarion Software ......... (305)785-2594

Alpha Software Corp.. (617)229-2915 Bit Software, Inc.......... (510)490-6637 Claris Corporation...... (408)987-7421

Altsys ........................... (214)680-9696 Blackmond Software ... (505)589-0319 Clark Develpment Co..(801)261-8976

Always Technology...... (818)597-0275 Boardwatch Magazine.(303)973-4222 Clary Corporation....... (801)261-8976

Amdek Corporation.... (408)922-4400 Boca Research ............. (407)241-1601 Clear Software ............. (617)965-5406

American Cybermetlc ..(602)968-1082 Borland ........................ ( 408)439-9096 CMS Enhance.............. (714)222-6601

Amer. Small Bus Cptr ... (918)825-4878 Bottom Line Ind.......... (214)394-4170 CNetTechnology, Inc.. (408)954-1787

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Coconut Computing... (619)456-0815 Diagnostic Technlgy.... (905)607-6570
Future Soft Enginr'g .... (713)588-6870
Codenoll. ..................... (914)965-1972 DiagSoft Inc................ (408)438-8997
FutureSoft,Inc.............013)588-6870
Colorado Memory Sys..(303)635-0650 Diamond Comptr Sys.. (408)524-9301
Galacticomm Inc......... (305)583-7808
Columbia Data Prods.. (407)862-4724 Digiboard, Inc............. (612)943-0812
GammaLink................. (408)745-2216
Compaq Computer..... 013)378-1418 Digicom Systems, Inc.. (408)262-1412
Gap Development... .... (714)493-3819
Complex, Inc...............014)630-2570 Digital Dynamics ......... (714)529-5313
Gateway 2000............. (605)232-2109
Comprehensive Video ..(201)767-7990 Digital Research .......... (408)429-7785
Gateway BBS............... (605)232-2109
Compton's NewMedia.(619)929-2597 Digital Theatre............. (404)446-0485
Gazelle Systems .......... (801)375-2548
Compulink Mgmt Ctr.. (310)212-5850 Digital Vision ............... (617)329-8387
GEcho ......................... (316)263-5313
Computer Classifieds.. (206)643-2874 Disk Technician Corp..(619)272-9240
General Datacomm..... (202)596-0593
Computer Coverup..... (312)327-9078 Disk Technologies ....... (407)671-6099
Genicom..................... 003)949-1576
Computer Design Mag (508)392-2265 Disney Cptr Software..(818)567-4027
GEnie Info Service ...... (800)638-8369
Computer Support...... (214)404-8652 Dist. Logic Corp.......... (407)831-6432
Genoa.......................... (408)943-1231
Computers Intl... ......... (213)823-3609 DNA Networks, Inc..... (215)296-9558
Gensoft Development. (206)562-9407
Computone Corp........ (404)343-9737 Dove Computer........... (919)343-5616
GeoClock. ......... ·· .... ·... 003)241-7980
Comtrol Corporation.. (612)631-8310 DPTCDistProcess Tech) (407)831-6432
GeoWorks .................... (510)814-4262
Conner International.. (408)456-4415 DSP Solutions .............. (415)494-1621
Gibson Research......... 014)362-8848
Conner Peripherals ..... (408)456-4415 DTK Computer (CA) ... (818)333-6548
Gigatrend Inc.............. (619)931-9469
.................................... (407)263-3502 DTK Computer(TX) .... 013)568-9941
Gilmore Systems ......... (805)379-3450
Core International ....... ( 407)438-8771 Dudley Software ......... (615)966-3574
Global Village Comm.. (415)390-8334
Corel Systems, Inc....... (613)728-4752 Dynamic Microprocsr..(516)462-6638
GoldDisk (AMI) ........... (905)602-7534
Cornerstone Imaging.. (408)435-8943 E-Machines .................. (408)541-6190
GoldDisk (MAC) .......... (905)602-7534
Cornerstone Technlgy.. (408)435-8943 E-Tech Research Inc.... (408)988-3663
Gold Disk (PC) ............ (905)602-7534
Corvus Systems, Inc. ... (408)972-9154 E·WARE........................ (714)236-1388
Gotoless Conversion ... (214)625-6905
CoStar.......................... (203)661-6292 Eagle Technology......... ( 408)453-0734
Graphic Workshop ...... (416)729-4609
Creative Labs, Inc. ....... (405)742-6660 Eagle Sof1.. .................. (812)479-1310
Great Amer. Software ... (603)889-7292
Creative Programming .(214)418-0059 EDS Developmen1.. ..... (812)423-3394
Greenleaf Software ..... (214)250-3378
Cross Comm............... (303)444-9003 Elan Software Corp..... (310)459-3443
Gwynn's Comm.......... (703)494-0096
Crosstalk Comm.......... (404)740-8428 Elite Business Apps..... (410)987-2335
Hamilton Tel.. .............. (819)682-7771
CrossTies ............... ......014)732-6754 EMAC/EVEREX............ (510)226-9694
Hayes Microcptr Prod..( 404)446-6336
Crystal Services ........... (604)681-9516 Emerald Systems ......... (619)673-4617
.................................... (800)874-2937
CSC Tech Support...... (408)541-8455 Emulex Corporation... (714)662-1445
Hazard Soft .................. (405)243-3200
CSS Laboratories ......... 014)852-9231 Enable Software .......... (518)877-6316
HDC Computer Corp..(206)869-2418
CTX International, Inc .(909)594-8973 Envisio ......................... (612)633-0051
Headland Technology.. (510)656-0503
Cubix Corporation......002)882-8737 Epson Amer, OEM Div..(408)946-8777
Helic Software .......... ...018)392-4054
Cumulus ...................... (216)464-3019 Epson Amer, Inc.......... (310)782-4531
Helix Software Co ....... (718)392-4054
Cyco InternationaL ..... (404)634-1441 Equinox....................... (305)378-1696
Helix Technology........ .018)392-4054
Cyrix Corporation....... (214)680-3187 Equinox Systems, Inc.. (305)791-1633
Hercules Cmptr Tech.. (510)623-7449
DAC Software .............. (214)931-6617 Ergo Computing, Inc... (508)535-7228
Hewlett Packard .......... (208)344-1691
DacEasy, Inc. ............... (214)931-6617 ESoft Product Support.(303)699-8222
Hyundai Electronics .... (800)955-5432
Dak Industries, Inc ...... (818)715-7153 ETS Incorporated........ (801)265-0919
IBM Corporation(Can) .(905)316-4244
Dariana Software ......... (714)236-1388 Everex ......................... (510)226-9694
IBM Microelectronics..(919)517-0001
Darius Technology....... 014)994-741O Evergreen Technology. (503)757-8869
IBM PC Company........ (919)517-0001
Darwin Systems .......... (301)251-9206 Exabyte Corporation... (913)492-8751
IBM PC Users Group... ( 404)988-2790
Data Access Corp........ (305)238-0640 Excalibur..................... (408)244-0813
IBM PS/l BBS.............. (404)835-8230
Data Base Solutions ..... (619)270-2042 Excalibur Comm., Inc ..(918)496-8113
Image-In ...................... (612)888-2324
Data Technology Corp .(408)942-4010 ExperVision Inc.......... (408)456-0280
ImageSoft, Inc............. (516)767-7094
Data Watch .................. (919)549-0042 EZX Publishing ............ (713)280-8180
IMC Networks Corp.... (714)724-0930
Datadesk International.(503)691-5199 Family Scrapbook. ....... (904)249-9515
IMSI Software .............. ( 415)454-2893
DataEase International.(203)3 74-6302 Farallon Computing.... (510)865-1321
Incomm Data Systems.(708)459-9331
Dataman...................... (407)649-3159 FCC Public Access ....... (301)725-1072
Infinity Comptr Serv... (215)965-8028
Dataproducts............... (818)887-8167 Fifth Generation Sys.... (504)295-3344
InfoChip Systems ........ (408)727-2496
Datawatch ................... (919)549-0042 Fifth Generation Sys.... (504)295-3344
InnovativeData Cncpts.(215)357-4183
Dayna Comm. ............. (801)269-7398 FlytekTechnology Co ..(408)727-0737
Intel Application Supp .(916)356-3600
DCA ............................. (404)740-8428 ForeSight Resource..... (816)891-8465
Intel Corporation........ (503)645-6275
DCAICrosstalk Comm.(404)740-8428 Frame Technology....... (408)433-4841
Intel Support............... (503)645-6275
DEC PC Support......... (508)496-8800 FreeSoft Company....... (412)846-5312
Intelligent Graphics .... (408)441-0386
Dell Computer Corp... (512)728-8528 Frontline Systems ........ (415)327-7319
InterPlay Productions. (714)252-2822
Delphi. ........................ (800)365-4636 Fujitsu America, Inc ..... ( 408)944-9899
Intacorp...................... (305)378-8793
DeltaComm Devel... .... (919)481-9399 Fujitsu Comptr Prods.. (408)944-9899
IOMEGA ...................... (801)778-4400

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IQ Software................. (206)821-5486 Mergent International. (203)257-4305 Okidata Corporation... (609)234-5344

IQ Technologies .......... (206)821-5486 Meridian Data .............. ( 408)439-9509 Olicom USA................. (214)422-9835

Irwin Magnetics .......... (407)263-3662 Merit Software ............ (214)702-8641 Omen Technology....... (503)621-3746

JET FAX....................... (415)324-1259 Metagraphics ............... (408)438-5368 Online USA.................. (303)932-1400

JetForm Corporation... (613)563-2894 Metz Software ............. (206)644-3663 Ontrack Cmptr Sys...... (612)937-0860

Jovian Logic Corp....... (510)651-6989 Micro Help .................. (404)516-1497 Open Network............ (718)638-2239

JTS Corporation-Kalok.(408)734-4258 Micro House................ (303)443-9957 OPTI,lnc ..................... (408)980-9774

Kent Marsh .................. (713)522-8921 Micro Solutions ........... (815)756-9100 Optima Technology..... (714)476-0626

Key Tronic ................... (509)927-5288 Microcom-Carb. Copy..(617)255-1125 Orchid Technology...... (51 0)683-0327

Keyfile ......................... (603)883-5968 Microcom (Hardware).(617)255-1125 Origin Systems, Inc..... (512)328-8402

Kingston Electronics ... (714)435-2636 Microdyne Corp.......... (703)760-8509 Pacific Data Products.. (619)452-6329

Knowledge Adventure (818)248-0166 Microdyne Corp.......... (408)376-3662 Pacific Microelectrncs. (415)941-9699

Knowledge Dynamics. (512)964-3929 Micrografx,Inc ............ (214)234-2694 Packard Bell ................. (818)313-8601

Kodiak Technology...... (510)659-0857 Microlink/Micro Frwr..( 405)321-3553 Palindrome Corp......... (708)505-3336

Kurta ........................... (602)243-9440 Micron Technology...... (208)368-4530 Panacea Inc ................. (603)432-5193

LAN Magazine ............. (415)267-7640 Micronics .................... (510)651-6837 Panasonic Comm. Sys..(201)863-7845

LAN Master.................. (817)771-0233 Micropolis Corp.......... (818)709-3310 Paperback Corp.......... (415)644-0782

LANWorks ................... (416)238-0253 Microprose Software ... ( 410)785-1841 Paradise!Westrn Digitl.(714)753-1234

Laser Master Corp....... (612)835-5463 Microrim ..................... (206)649-9836 Pathfinder Associates .. (408)246-0164

LaserGo, Inc ................ (617)450-9370 Microsoft Corporation .(206)936-6735 Patton & Patton Sftwr. (408)778-9697

LaserMaster Corp........ (612)835-5463 Microsoft Corporation .(905)507-3022 Pentax Technology...... (303)460-1637

LaserTools,Inc ............. (51O)420-1942 Microsoft Press ............ (206)936-6735 Peripheral Land Inc..... (510)651-5948

Lattice, Inc ................... (708)916-1200 Microspeed ................. (510)490-1664 Persoft ......................... (608)273-6595

Leading Edge ............... (508)836-3971 Microsystems Devel. ... (408)296-4200 Perspective Software .. (313)255-2466

Lexmark International. (606)232-5238 Microsystems Sftware. (508)875-8009 Phillips (LMSI)............. (719)593-4081

Lightning Comm, Inc .. (714)457-9429 Microtech In1'1... ......... (203)469-6430 Phoenix Technologies. (714)453-8619

Link Technologies ....... (510)623-6680 Microtek Lab ............... (310)297-5102 Pinnacle Micro ............ (714)453-8619

Linksys ........................ (714)222-5111 Miniscribe ................... (303)678-2222 Pinnacle Publishing ..... (206)251-6217

LianoWare Doors ........ (805)264-0443 Miramar Systems ......... (805)963-6951 Pinnacle Software ....... (514)345-8654

Locus Computing........ (310)337-5995 Mitsubishi Electronics.(714)236-6286 Pinpoint Publishing .... (707)523-0468

Logical Connection..... (504)295-3344 MMB Development.. ... (310)318-5302 Pioneer Software ......... (919)851-1381

Logitech ...................... (510)795-0408 Morgan Davis Group... (619)670-5379 PKWare (PKZip) ......... (414)354-8670

Lotus-Word Process' g .. (404)395-7707 Mountain Network...... (408)438-2665 PL!. .............................. (51 0)651-5948

Lotus Devel. Corp ....... (617)693-7001 Mouse Systems ............ (51 0)683-0617 Plus Development....... (408)434-1664

Lucid ........................... (214)994-8125 Multi-Tech Systems ..... (612)785-9875 Polaris Software .......... (619)592-2674

Mace, Paul Software .... (503)482-7435 Multitech Systems ....... (800)392-2432 Power Computing....... (516)822-7396

MadgeNetworks .......... (408)955-0262 Mustang Software, Inc. (805)873-2400 Powercore Inc............. (815)468-2633

Magee Enterprises ....... ( 404)446-6650 Mustek Inc .................. (714)453-1210 Practical Peripherals ... (805)496-4445

Magitronic Techn ........ (516)454-8262 Mutant Group............. (405)372-6621 Priam Systems ............. (408)434-1646

Magma Software Sys... (201)912-0668 Mylex Corporation...... (510)793-3491 Primavera Systems ...... (215)660-5833

Magnavox/Phillips ...... (310)532-6436 MySoftware Company..(510)793-3491 Prime Solutions ........... (619)272-9240

Mainlan ....................... (407)331-7433 National Instruments.. (800)327-3077 ProBoard International (612)537-8659

Mannesmann Tally....... (206)251-5513 National Semicndctor..( 408)245-0671 Procom Technology. .... (714)852-1305

Manugistics ................. (301)984-5222 NCD Distribution ........ (305)966-6097 Procomp USA, Inc ....... (216)234-6581

Manx Software Sys...... (201)542-2793 NCR Microelectronics ..(719)574-0424 Programmer's Wrhse... (602)443-1662

Martek ......................... (714)453-1210 NDC Communications.(408)428-1143 Prometheus Products..(503)691-5199

Mass Micro Systems .... (408)522-1248 NEC Technologies, Inc.(508)635-4706 Promise Technology.... (714)852-1305

Masterclip Graphics .... (305)967-9453 Network Products....... (818)441-693 3 Proxim........................ (415)960-2419

Mathematica ................ (813)683-6840 New Media Corp......... (714)453-0214 Proteon,Inc................. (508)366-7827

Matrix Technology. ...... (617)569-3787 NewGen Systems ........ (714)641-3869 Public Brand Software .(317)856-2087

Matrox Graphic Inc .... (514)685-6008 Night Owl BBS............ (716)881-5688 Pure Data .................... (214)242-3225

Maxi Host Support.. .... (209)836-2402 Nisca Inc ..................... (214)446-0646 Quantum..................... (408)894-3214

Maxis Software ............ (510)254-3869 Northgate Computer... (612) 361-5 217 Quarterdeck Off Sys.... (310)396-3904

Maxtech GVC.............. (201)579-2380 Norton-Lambert.. ........ (805)683-2249 Quercus Systems ......... (408)867-7488

Maxtor Colorado ......... (303)678-2020 Norton/Symantec........ ( 408)973-9598 Quess Micro ................ (719)597-8670

Maxtor Corporation.... (303)678-2222 Novell (2400).............. (408)649-3443 Quick Comm............... (408)956-1358

Maynard Electronics .... ( 407)263-3502 (9600).............. (408)649-3696 QuickBBS .................... (407)896-0494

McMfee Association .... (408)988-4004 NUIQ Software, Inc..... (914)833-1479 Racal-Interlan .............. (508)264-4345

Media Vision Resource.(51 0)770-0968 Ocean Isle Software .... (407)778-2407 Race ............................ (305)271-2146

Menai.. ........................ (415)617-5726 OCR Systems ............... (215)938-7245 Racore Cmptr Prods... (801)363-8720

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Rams'Island Sftwr....... (303)841-6269
Symantec Corporate... (503)484-6669
Velocity........................ (708)991-0597
Red Wing Bus. Sys....... (612)388-9605
Symantec Tech Supp... (408)973-9598
Ven-Tel, Inc .................. ( 408)922-0988
Reference Software ..... (801)225-4444
Synergy Solutions ........ (602)545-0232
Ventura Software ......... (619)673-7691
RelayNet National ....... (301)229-5623
Synopsys ..................... (408)970-3719
Vermont Creative Soft.(802)848-7581
Remote Control Intl .... (619)431-4030
Syquest ........................ (51 0)656-0473
Vermont Microsystem .(802)655-7461
ResNova Software, Inc .(714)379-9004
Sysgen, Inc ................... (408)946-5032
Video Seven................ (510)656-0503
Revelation Technology.(206)641-811 0
Systat, Inc.................... (708)492-3570
VideoLogic, Inc ........... (617)494-4960
Rix Softworks, Inc....... (714)476-0728
Systems Compatability.(312)670-4239
Viewsonic ................... (909)468-1241
Rodent Labs Software. (801)756-2901
TAG BBS .................... (313)582-6671
Virex ............................ (919)419-1602
Rybs Electronics .......... (303)443-7437
Tallgrass Technologies. (913)492-8757
Virgin Games ............... (714)833-3305
Saber Software ............ (214)361-1883
TEAmate ...................... (213)318-5302
Virgin Software ........... (714)833-3305
Sam Sung Info. Sys...... (408)434-5684
Tech Data .................... (813)538-7090
Virtual Technologies ... (210)787-8974
Seagate Tech. USA....... (408)438-8771
Technology Concepts. (503)691-5199
Visual Business Syst ....(404)953-1613
Seagate Tech. UK. ........ 44-628-4780 11
TechnologyWorks ....... (512)329-6327
Volkswriter, Inc ........... (408)648-3015
Seagate Tech. Germ... .49-89-140-9331
Tecmar......................... (216)349-0853
Volpe, Hank. ................ (410)256-3631
SeagateTech. Singpore .... 65-227-2217
Tektronix (OR) ............ (503)685-4504
Vortex Systems ............ (412)322-3216
Searchlight Software ... (216)631-9285
Tektronixs (CA) .......... (408)685-4504
Wacom Technology..... (415)960-0236
Semware ...................... ( 404)641-8968
Telebit ......................... (408)745-3861
Walker,Richer & Quinn(206)324-2357
Shiva ............................ (617)273-0023
Telepro Technologies .. (403)347-3262
Wall Data, Inc .............. (206)558-0392
Sierra On-Line ............. (209)683-4463
Televideo Systems, Inc (408)954-8231
Wallsoft Systems .......... (206)962-1923
Sigma Designs ............. (510)770-0 III
Telix Support.............. (919)481-9399
w. Disney Cmptr Sftwr(818)567-4027
Silicon Valley Cmptrs..(415)967-8081
TelPro Technologies .... (804)442-5867
Wangtek/Wang DAT.... (805)582-3620
Silverware ................... (214)247-2177
Template Garden ........ (212)627-5089
WangteklWang DAT-US(805)582-3620
Sitka ............................. (51 0)769-8774
Texas Instruments....... (512)250-6112
Wantree Development(913)441-0595
SLR Systems ................ (412)282-2799
The Ryco Company. .... (414)962-1097
Wayzata Technology.... (218)326-2939
SMS Technology. .......... (510)964-5700
TheSoft Programming ..(415)581-3019
WCSc. ......................... (713)568-6401
SofNet ......................... (404)984-9926
Thomas-Conrad Corp ..(512)836-8012
Weitek Corporation .... (408)522-7517
SoftArc, Inc. ................. (416)609-2250
Thumper Technology.. (918)627-0059
Western Digital... ........ (717)753-1068
Softklone ..................... (904)878-9884
Thunderbyte USA........ (302)732-6399
White Water Systems .. (708)328-9442
SoftLogic Solutions ..... (603)644-5556
Tiara Computer Sys ..... (415)966-8533
Whitewater Group...... (708)328-9442
Softronics .................... (719)593-9295
Timeline Software ....... (415)892-0408
Whole Counsel Mnstry(804)590-1659
Software Products Intl(619)450-2179
Timeslips Corporation .(508)768-7581
Willies Computer Soft.(713)568-6401
Software Security,Inc ..(203)329-7263
Tool Technology Publ. (415)289-7414
Willow Peripherals ...... (718)993-2066
Software Support........ (508)439-9096
Tops Microsystems ...... (510)769-877 4
WordPerfect Corp....... (801)225-4414
Software Ventures ....... (510)849-1912
TopSoft Software ......... (502)425-9941
WordStar International. ( 404)514-6332
Solectek Accessories ... (619)450-6537
Toshiba America .......... (714)837-4408
WordTech Systems, Inc(415)254-1141
Solutions Systems ........ (617)237-8530
ToshibaAmerica Elec ... (714)581-7600
Worldwide Video ......... (201)491-5147
Sony (Dealer) .............. (408)955-5107
Toshiba America, Inc ... (714)837-2116
WWIV Software Serv... (210)631-5841
Sony-Desktop Library.. (408)955-5107
Toshiba Printer Prods ..(714)538-3000
Wyse Technology. ........ ( 408)922-4400
Sony-Servo Ctr. Loction ..(408)955-5107
TouchStone Software .. (714)969-0688
SBR Communication ... (514)489-0445
Sound Source Unlmtd.(805)373-8589
Trantor Systems, Ltd .... (408)945-7727
Xircom ........................ (818)878-7618
Spectrum Holobyte ..... (510)522-8909
Traveling Software ...... (206)485-1736
XTree Company. .......... (805)546-9150
Spider Island Software.(714)730-5785
Trident Microsystems ..(415)691-1016
XYQuest ...................... (508)667-5669
Stac Electronics ........... (619)431-5956
TriMark Eng.-Doorway.(615)675-3282
Z-Soft ........................... (404)427-1045
Standard Microsystem ..(714)707-2481
Trio Information Sys... (919)846-4987
Zenith Data Systems ... (708)808-2264
STB Systems, Inc......... (214)437-9615
TriSoft Inc................... (207)941-0805
Zenographics, Inc........ (714)851-3860
Storage Dimension ...... (408)944-1220
Triton Technologies .... (908)855-9609
Zoneware.................... (414)461-9702
Streamline Design ....... (905)793-1411
Trius ............................ (508)794-0762
Zoom Telephonics ....... (617)423-3733
Summit Memory Sys... (408)439-6774
Truevision ................... (317)577-8783
ZyXEL USA.................. (714)693-0762
Sun Country Software ..(505)877-8354
Tseng Laboratories ...... (215)579-7536

SunDisk Corporation .. (408)986-1186

TSR Systems ................ (516)331-6682

Sunrise Software ......... (404)256-9525

Turbo Tax .................... (619)453-5232

Sunriver....................... (512)835-8082
TurboCom ................... (503)482-2633

Supermac Software ..... (408)541-6190

Turtle Beach Systems .. (717)845-4835

Supra Corporation...... (503)967-2444

U.S. Robotics ............... (708)982-5092
Swan Technologies ...... (814)237-6145
UltraStor Corporation ..(510)623-9091
Sybex, Inc .................... (510)523-3926
Unicorn Software ........ (317)784-2147
Sycom Design Sftwr.... (313)772-6442
UniNova Service Corp .(509)925-3893
Sydex ........................... (503)683-1385
US Sage ........................ (417)331-7433
SyDOS ......................... (408)994-4367
ValueStor..................... (408)945-8376

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Accton Technology Advanced Digital AMP, Inc. Apple Computer, Inc.

1962 Zanker Road Information Corp. P.O. Box 3608 20525 Mariani Avenue
San Jose, CA 95112 10201 Willows Road Mail Stop 38-03 Cupertino, CA 95014
(408)452-8900 Redmond WA 98052 Harrisburg, PA 17105 (800)877-8221
(408)452-8988 Fax (800)336-1233 (800)522-6752 (408)996-1010
(408)452-8828 BBS (206)881-8004 (717)564-0100 (408)996-0275 Fax
(206)881-2296 Fax (717)986-7575 Fax (800)505-0171 Faxback
Ace Technologies, Ltd. (206)883-3211 BBS (800)522-6752 Faxback [Link]
592 Weddell Drive,
Suite 6 Advanced Gravis AMS Applied Concepts, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Computer Tech, Ltd 1460 SW 3rd. Street, 9130 S.W Pioneer Court
(408)734-0100 1790 Midway Lane Suite B-8 Wilsonville, OR 97070
(408)734-3344 Fax Bellingham WA 98226 Pompono Beach, Fl 33069 (800)624-6808
(408)734-8266 BBS (360)733-8472 (305)784-0900 (503)685-9300
[Link] (360)676-5679 Fax (305)784-0904 Fax (503)685-9099 Fax
(604)431-5927 BBSe http:\\[Link]\-ams
Acer America APS Technologies
2641 Orchard Parkway Advanced Microdevices Analogic Corporation 6131 Deramus
901 Thompson Place 8 Centennial Drive P.O. Box 4987
SanJose,CA 95134
(800)848-ACER Sunnyvale, CA 94088 Peabody, MA 01960 Kansas City, MO 64120
(800)538-8450 (800)446-8936 (800)235-8935
(408)922-2933 Fax
(408)732-2400 (508)977-3000 [Link]
(408)428-0140 BBS
http:\\[Link] (508)532-6097 Fax
http:\\[Link]\aac Ariel Corporation
Ancot Corporation 433 River Road
Acma Computers, Inc. Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Constitution Drive Highland Park, NJ 08904
47988 Fremont Blvd. 115 Northeast Cutoff,
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (908)249-2900
Fremont, CA 94538 Box 15036 (415)322-5322 (908)249-2123 Fax
(510)249-0560 Worchester, MA 01615 (415)322-0455 Fax (908)249-224 BBS
(510)623-0818 Fax (508)853-5000 help@[Link]
(510)651-6211 BBS (508)853-5049 Fax AST Research, Inc.
Antex Electronics Corp. 16215 Alton Parkway
Adaptec, Inc. Alphatronix, Inc. 16100 South Figueroa Street P.O. Box 19658
691 South Milpitas Blvd. 4022 Stirrup Creek Drive, Gardena, CA 90248 Irvine, CA 92718
Milpitas, CA 95035 Suite 315 (800)338-4231 (800)876-4278
(408)945-8600 Duram, NC 27713 (310)532-3092 (714)727-4141
(408)262-2533 Fax (919)544-0001 (310)532-8509 Fax (714)727-9355 Fax
(408)945-7727 BBS (919)544-4079 Fax (310)768-3947 BBS (800)926-1278 Faxback
http:\\[Link] (714)727-4723 BBS
American Megatrends Apex Data
Adtron Corporation 6145-F Northbelt Pkwy. 6624 Owens Drive AT&T Global Info Solutions
3050 S. Country Club Dr., Norcross, GA 30071 Pleasanton, CA 94588-3334 1700 S. Patterson Blvd.
Suite 24 (770)246·8600 (800)841-APEX Dayton, OH 45479
Mesa,AZ 85210 (770)246-8791 Fax (510)416-5656 (513)445·5000
(602)926-9324 (770)246-8780 BBS (510)416-0909 Fax (503)445-4732 Fax
(602)926-9359 [Link] (510)416-0809/0814 BBS (800)692-8872 BBS

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AT & T Microelectronics Belkin Components Calluna Technology Cirrus Logic
555 Union Blvd. 1303 Walnut Parkway 1762 Technology Drive 3100 W. Warren
Allentown, PA 18103 Compton, CA 90220 San jose, CA 95110 Femont, CA 94538
(800)372-2447 (800)2-BELKIN (408)453-4753 (510)623-8300
(610)712-4106 Fax (310)898-1100 (408)453-0427 Fax (510)226-2180 Fax
(610)712-3771 & 3772BBS (510)440-9080 BBS
(310)898-1111 Fax
http:\\[Link] Canon U. S.A. Inc.
CMS Enhancements, Inc.
Berg-Electronics 1 Canon Plaza 2722 Michelson
AT & T Paradyne Lake Success, NY 11042 Irvine, CA 92715
8545 126thAvenue N 825 Old Trail Road
(516)488-6700 (800)555-1671
Largo, Fl 34649 Etters, PA 17319
(800)237-2374 (714)222-6000
(800)482-3333 Carvey DataBook, Inc. (714)437-0099 Fax
(813)530-2103 Fax (717)938-7620 Fax 112 Prospect Street
Babcock Hall Colorado Memory Systems
Atmel Corporation Bi-Tech Enterprises Inc. Ithaca, NY 11850 800 S. Taft Avenue
2125 O'Neal Drive 10 Carlough Road (716)889-4204 Loveland, CO 80537
Sanjose,CA 95131 Bohemia, NY 11716 (716)889-2593 Fax (303)669-8000
( 408)441-0311 (516)567-8155 (970)667-0997 Fax
(408)436-4300 Fax Catalyst Semiconductor (970)635-0650 BBS
(516)567-8266 [Link]
(516)567-8267 BBS 2231 Calle De Luna
ATTO Technology Inc. Santa Clara, CA 95054 Commstar, Inc.
40 Hazelwood Drive, Blackhole Tech. Corp. (408)748-7700 6440 Flying Cloud Drive
Suite 106 225 East Street (408)980-8209 Fax Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Amherst, NTY 14228 (612)941-8188
Winchester, Ma 01890
(716)691-1999 CD Connection (612)941-0971 FAX
(800)227-1688
(716)691-9353 Fax 5805 State Bridge Road,
(617)721-7690 Computer Age, Inc.
Suite G303
Austin Direct, Inc. Deluth, GA 30155 9443 Georgia Avenue
10300 Metric Blvd. Blue Planet (770)446-1332 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Austin, TX 78758 1575 Tenaka Place, (770)446-9164 Fax (800)622-3384
(800)752-4171 SuiteW3 (301)588-6565
(512)339-3570 Fax Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Centennial Technologies (301)587-2132 Fax
(512)339-3583 BBS (408)732-9935 Fax 37 Manning Road, Ste. 1 Computer Boards
url[Link] b-planet@[Link] Billerica, MA 01821 125 High Street
(508)670-0646 Mansfield, MA 02048
Award Software Boca Research (508)670-9025 Fax (508)261-1123
International 1377 Clint Moore Road (508)261-1094 Fax
777 Middlefield Road Boca Raton, FL 33487 Century Microelectronics info@[Link]
Mt. View, CA 94043 (407)997-2163 4800 Great America Pkwy.,
(415)968-4433 Suite 308 Conner Peripherals
(407)241-1601 Fax Back 3081 Zanker Road
(415)968-0274 Fax Santa Clara, CA 95054
(415)968-0249 BBS (408)748-7788 San jose, CA 95134-2128
Boca Raton Technical Service (408)748-8688 Fax (800)4-CONNER
Axonix Corporation 1000 NW 51 st Street http:\\[Link] (408)456-4500
Boca Raton, FL 33429 (408)456-4501 Fax
844 South 200 East (408)456-4415 BBS
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (407)443-2000 Chaplet Systems USA, Inc.
(800)866-9797 (407)982-4288 Fax 252 North Wolfe Road Contemporary Cybernetics
(801)521-9797 (407)241-1601 BBS Sunnyvale, CA 94086 11846 Rock Landing
(801)521-9798 Fax (408)732-7950 Ne~ort News,VA 23606
(801)521-2084 BBS Buffalo Inc. (408)732-6159Tech Support (80 )873-9000
2805 19th Street S.E. (408)732-6050 Fax (804)873-8836 Fax
Aztech Labs Inc. Salem, OR 97302
47811 Warm Springs Blvd. (800)345-2356 Chinon America, Inc. Control Concepts Inc.
Fremont, CA 94539 615 Hawaii Avenue 8500 Executive Park Ave.
(503)585-3414 Fairfax, VA 22031
(800)886-8859 (503)585-4505 Fax Torrence, CA 90503
(510)623-8988 (800)441-0222 (800)922-9259
(503)585-5797 BBS (703)876-6444
(510)623-8989 Fax (310)533-0274 (703)876-6416 Fax
(510)623-8933 BBS (310)533-1727 Fax
BusLogic Inc. (310)320-4160 BBS
4151 Burton Drive Core International
B & C Microsystems, Inc. Technical Support
750 N. Pastoria Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95054 CIM Engineering (USA) 6500 E. Rogers Circle
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (800)707-SCSI 1291 E. Hillsdale Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33487
(408)730-5511 (408)492-9090 Foster City, CA 94404 (407)997-6033
(408)730-5521 Fax (408)492-1542 (415)578-9998 (407)997-6202 Fax
bcm@[Link] (408)492-1984 BBS (415)578-0259 Fax (407)241-2929 BBS

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Corel Corporation Datquest Everex Systems Inc. Fujitsu America, Inc.

1600 Carling Avenue 1290 Ridder Park Drive 5020 Brandin Court 3055 Orchard Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada SanJose,CA 95131 Fremont, CA 94538 SanJose,CA 95134
K128R7 (408)437-8000 (800)821-0806 (408)432-1300
(800)836-7274 (408)437-0292 Fax (510)498-1111 (408)432-1818 Fax
(613)728-8200 (510)683-2800 Faxback
(613)7728-9790 Fax DataTechnology Corp. (DTC) (510)226-9694 BBS Fuji Electronics Company
(613)728-4752 BBS 1515 Center Point Drive 47520 Westinghouse
Milpitas, CA 95035 Exabyte Corporation Fremont, CA 94538
(408)942-4000 1685 68th Street (510)438-9700
Corporate Systems Center (408)942-4052 Fax
1294 Hammerwood Avenue (408)942-4005 Faxback Boulder, CO 80301 (510)438-9753 Fax
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (408)942-4010 BBS (800)EXABYTE
(408)734-3475 (303)442-4333 FutureDomainCorporation
(408)745-1816 Fax Denon America, Inc. (303)447-7170 Fax 2801 McGaw Avenue
(408)541-8455 BBS 222 New Road (303)447-7100 BBS Irvine, CA 92714
[Link] Parsippany, NJ 07054 (714)253-0400
(201)575-7810 EXP Memory (714)253-0913 Fax
Creative Labs, Inc. (201)808-1608 Fax 12C Mauchly (714)253-0432 BBS
1901 McCarthy Blvd. (201)575-2532 Fax Irvine, CA 92718
(714)453-1020 FWB,Inc.
Milpitas, CA 95035 (714)453-1319 Fax 1555 Adams Drive
(800)998-5227 Digi-Data Corporation
8580 Dorsey Run Road (516)496-3753 BBS Menlo Park, CA 94025
(408)428-6600 Jessup, MD 20794 (415)325-4392
(408)428-6611 Fax (301)498-0200 FarPoint Communications (415)833-4622
(405)742-6660 BBS (301)498-0771 104 East Avenue K4, Ste. F [Link]
Lancaster, CA 93535
Cristie Electronics Ltd. Disk Emulation Services (805)726-4420 Gateway 2000
Bonds Mill, Stonehouse 3080 Oak Mead Village Dr. (805)726-4438 Fax 610 Gateway Drive
Gloucestershire GLl 0 3RG Santa Clara, CA 95051 [Link] North Sioux City, SD
United Kingdom (408)727-5497 57049
453823611 (408)727-5497 Fax FDK America, Inc. (800)846-2000
453825768 Fax 2270 North First Street (605)232-2000
Disk Technologies, Inc. San Jose, CA 95131 (605)232-2023 Fax
Curtis, Inc. 925 S. Senoran Blvd.,
Suite 114 (408)432-8331
418 W County Road D Winterpark, FL 32792 (408)435-7478 Fax Genoa Systems Corp.
Saint Paul, MN 55112 (800)553-0337 75 East Trimble Road
(612)631-9512 (407)645-0001 Fintec Peripheral San Jose, CA 95131
(612)631-9508 Fax (407)671-6606 Fax Solutions (800)934-3662
(407)671-6099 BBS 15520 Rockfield Blvd., (408)432-9090
Cutting Edge Suite 1 (408)434-0997 Fax
8191 Center Street Distr. Processing Technology Irvine, CA 92718 (408)943-1231 BBS
La Mesa, CA 91941 (DPT) (714)768-8219
(619)667-7888 140 Candace Drive, (714)768-2986 Fax Greystone Peripherals
(619)66707890 Fax Maitland, FL 32751 130-A Knowles Drive
an' EDGE®eworldcom EMail (800)322-4378 Flexstar Technology Los Gatos, CA 95030
[Link] (407)830-5522 213 Hammond Avenue (800)600-5710
(407)260-5366 Fax Fremont, CA 94539 (408)866-4739
Data General Corporation (407)831-6432 BBS (510)440-0170 (408)866-8328 Fax
4400 Computer Drive (510)440-0177 Fax (408)866-6938 BBS
DMA Technologies, Inc.
Westboro, MA 01580 601 Pine Avenue
(508)898-5000 Focus Microsystems Hayes Microcomputer
Goleta, CA 93117 1735 North First Street, P.O. Box 105203
(508)336-1319 Fax (800)223-9443 Suite 307 Atlanta, GA 30348
(805)964-0733 San Jose, CA 95112 (404)441-1617
Data I/O (805)964-0734 Fax (404)441-1213 Fax
(408)436-2336
10525 Willows Road NE (408)436-2348 Fax (800)429-3739 Fax Back
P.O. Box 97046 ECCS Inc.
Redmond,WA 98073-9746 One Shelia Drive,
Building 6A FOREX Computer Corp. HCo. Computer Products
(800)332-8246 1999 Concourse Drive 16812 Hale Avenue
(206)881-6444 Tinton Falls, N] 07724
(800)322-7462 San]ose, CA 95131 Irvine, CA 92714
(206)881-6856 Fax (408)955-9280 (800)726-2477
(908)747-6995
(908)747-6542 Fax (408)955-9611 Fax (714)833-3222
Datalight (408)955-0938 BBS (714)833-3389 Fax
307 N. Olympic Avenue, Enhance Memory Products
Suite 201 18730 Oxnard Street Foxconn International, Inc. Hirose Electric, Inc.
Arlington, WA 98223 Tarzana, CA 91356 930 West Maude Avenue 2688 Westhill Court
(360)435-8086 (800)343-0100 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Simi Valley, CA 93065
(360)435-0253 Fax (818)343-3066 (408)749-1228 (805)522-7958
(360)435-8734 BBS (818)343-1436 Fax (408)749-1266 Fax (805)522-3217 Fax

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IAWA America, Inc. JAE Electronics Linksys Megabit Communications
19850 East Business Pkwy. 142 Technology Drive, 16811A Millikan Avenue 90 W County Road C
Walnut, CA 91789 Building 100 Irvine, CA 92714 St. Paul, MN 55117
(909)468-5690 Irvine, CA 92718-2401 (714)261-1288 (800)886-6778
(909)468-1810 Fax (714)753-2600 (714)261-8868 Fax (612)481-0921
(714)753-2699 Fax (714)222-5111/511 0 BBS (612)481-1538 Fax
IAWA, Inc.
Sales Office Jets Cybernetics Logitech Inc. Mega Drive Systems
800 Corporate Drive 535 Ramona Street, 6505 Kaiser Drive
The Penthouse 489 S. Robertson Blvd.
Mahwah, NJ 07430 Fremont, CA 94555 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(201)512-3600 Palo Alto, CA 94301
(510)795-8500 (800)322-4744
(415)322-7070
(201)512-3704 Fax (510)792-8901 Fax (310)556-1663
(415)327-5387 Fax
(800)245-0000 Faxback (310)347-8118 Fax
IBM Microelectronics Kaitech Engineering (510)795-0408 BBS
1000 River Street 9051 Pelican Avenue Micro Design International
Essex Junction, VT 05452 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Loviel Computer Corp. 6985 University Blvd.
(802)769-6774 (714)964-6405 5599 W. 78th Street Winter Park, FL 32792
(714)965-9935 Fax Minneapolis, MN 55439 (800)228-0891
IBM PC Help Center (800)688-3696 (407)677-8333
Route 100 Kingston Electronics, (612)828-6881 Fax (407)677-8365 Fax
Somers, NY 10589 Engineering Division [Link] (407)677-4854 BBS
(800)772-2227 17600 Newhope Street
(800)426-4329 Fax Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MagicRAM, Inc. MicroNet Technology Inc.
(800)435-0642 1850 Beverly Blvd.
(714)435-2699 80 Technology
Industrial Computer Source Los Angeles, CA 90057 Irvine, CA 92718
9950 Barnes Canyon Road (714)534-2699 Fax (213)413-9999 (714)453-6100
San Diego, CA 92121 (213)413-0828 Fax (714)453-6101 Fax
(800)523-2320 Kyocera Electronics,
(619)271-9340 Engineering Division Maxell Corporation
1321 Harbor Bay Pkwy. Micropolis Corporation
(619)677-0898 Fax 22-08 Route 208
Alameda, CA 94501 21211 Nordhoff Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(800)245-8979-Tech Support Chatsworth, CA 91311
Intel Corporation (201)794-4900
(800)367-7437 (800)395-3748
1900 Prairie City Road (510)748-6680 (201)796-8790 Fax
(818)709-3300
Folsom, CA 95630
(818)709-3325
(800)879-4683 La Cie, Ltd Maxim Integrated Products
(818)709-3310 BBS
(916)356-5033 Fax 8700 SW Creekside Place 120 San Gabriel Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008 Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Interface Data Inc. Mitsubishi Electronics
(800)999-0143 (408)737-7600
600 West Cummings Park, (408)737-7194 Fax 1050 [Link] Avenue
(503)520-9000
Suite 3100 Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(503)520-9100 Fax
Woburn, MA 01801 [Link]/-Iacie Maxtech GVC (408)730-5900
(800)370-DATA 400 Commons Way (408)730-4972 Fax
(617)938-6333 Laura Technologies Inc. Rockaway, NJ 07876
(617)938-0626 Fax 106 South 54th Street (201)586-3008 Molex, Inc.
Chandler,AZ 85226 (201)586-3308 Fax 2222 Wellington Court
Interphase Corporation (602)940-9800 Lisle,IL 60532
13800 Senlac (602)940-0222 Fax Maxtor Corporation (708)969-4550
Dallas, TX 75234 (602)940-1050 BBS 211 River Oaks Pkwy. (708)969-1352 Fax
(800)327-8638 SanJose,CA 95134
(214)919-9000 Legacy Storage Systems Inc. (800)2-MAXTOR Morton Management, Inc.
138 River Road 12079 Tech Road
(214)919-9200 (408)432-1700
Andover, MA 01810 Silver Spring, MD 20904
[Link] (800)966-6442 (408)432-4510 Fax
(303)678-2222 BBS (301)622-5600
(508)689-9004 Fax
Iomega Corporation (301)622-5438 Fax
(905)475-5793 BBS
1821 West 4000 South Media Integration Inc.
Roy, UT 84067 Liberty Systems 3949 Research Park Court Motorola NewsCard
(800)777-4045 120 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 190 (Div. of PCSF)
(804)778-1000 Suite 82 Soquel, CA 95073 3301 Quantum Blvd.
(801)778-3450 Fax Santa Clara, CA 95051 (800)824-7385 Boyton Beach, FL 33426
(801)778-5763 Faxback (408)983-1127 (408)475-9400 (800)542-7882
(801)392-9819 BBS (408)243-2885 Fax (408)475-0110 Fax [Link]/MIMS/PPG

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Motorola UDS National Instruments Optima Technology Corp. Personal Computer
5000 Bradford Drive 6504 Bridge Point Pkwy. 17526 Van Karman Peripherals Corp. (PCPC)
Huntsville,AL 35805 Austin, TXC 78730-5039 Irvine, CA 92714 471 0 Eisenhower Blvd.,
(800)451-2369 (512)794-0100 (714)476-0515 Building A-4
(512)794-8411 Fax (714)476-0613 Fax Tampa, FL 33634
(205)430-8067 (800)327-3077 BBS (714)476-0626 BBS (800)622-2888
(508)261-1058 BBS [Link]
Orca Technology Corp. Philips Consumer Electronics
Mountaingate Data Systems National Semiconductor 1751 Fox Drive Philips LMS
9393 Gateway Drive 1111 West Bardin Road San Jose, CA 95131 4425 Arrowswest Drvie
Reno, NY 89511 Arlington,TX 76017 (408)441-1111 Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(702)851-9393 (800)272-9959 (408)441-1102 Fax (800)777-567 4
(702)851-5533 Fax (817)468-6935 Fax
[Link] (719)593-7900
Pacific Magtron, Inc. (719)593-4597 Fax
Mountain Network Solutions 568-8 Weddell Drive (719)593-4081 BBS
NDC Communications Sunnyvale, CA 94089
360 El Pueblo Road 2180 Bering Drive (408)828-2822
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 San Jose, CA 95131 Plexstor Corporation
(408)744-1188 Fax
(800)458-0300 (408)428-9108 4255 Burton Drive
(408)438-6650 (408)428-9109 Fax Panasonic Industrial Co. Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408)438-7623 Fax (408)428-1143 BBS 2 Panasonic Way, B7C7 (800)886-3935
(408)438-2665 Secaucus,NJ 07094 (408)980-1838
NEC Technologies (800)848-3979 (408)980-1010 Fax
1414 Massachusetts Avenue (201)348-5272 (408)986-1569 BBS
Multimedia Systems Boxborough, MA 01719
(Div. of Hitachi) (201)392-6361 Fax
(800)388-8888 Prima Storage Solutions
401 WArtesia Blvd. (508)264-8673 Fax 3350 Scott Blvd.,
Parity Systems Inc.
Compton, CA 90220 (800)366-0476 FaxBack Building 7
110 Knowles Drive
(800)369-0422 (508)635·4706 BBS Santa Clara, CA 95054
Las Gatos, CA 95030
(310)537-8383 (800)514-4080 (800)73-PRIMA
New Media Corporation
(408)378-1000 (408)727-2600
1 Technology, Building A
Multitech Design & Test Irvine, CA 92718 (408)378-1022 (408)727-2435 Fax
1152 Morse Avenue (800)453-0550
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (714)453-0100 PCs Computer Products Procomp USA Inc.
(408)734-3222 (714)453-0114 Fax 1350 Ridder Park Drive 6777 Engle Road
(408)734-3274 (714)789-5212 Faxback San Jose, CA 95131 Cleveland, OH 44130
(714)453-0214 BBS (408)441-6174 (216)234-6387
Compuserve:gonewmedia (408)453-7667 Fax (216)234-2233 Fax
Multitech Systems
(216)234-6581 BBS
2205 Woodale Drive Pen National, Inc.
Novacor, Inc.
Mounds View, MN 55112 1841 Zanker Road 2351 South 2300 West Procom Technology Inc.
(800)328-9717 San Jose, CA 95112 Salt Lake City, UT 84119 2181 Dupont Drive
(612)785-3500 (408)441-6500 (800)8-PCMCIA Irvine, CA 92715
(612)785-9874 Fax (408)441-6811 Fax (801)973-6090 (800)800-8600
(800)392-2432 BBS [Link] (801)973-4550 Fax (714)852-1000
(714)852-1221 Fax
Mustek Inc. Ocean Microsystems Perceptive Solutions Inc. (714)852-1305 BBS
246 E. Hacienda Avenue 2700 Flora Street
1702 McGaw Avenue Dallas,TX 75201
Campbell, CA 95008 Quantum
Irvine, CA 92714 (408)374-8300 (800)486-3278
(714)250-8855 500 McCarthy Blvd.
(214)954-1774
(714)250-3372 Fax Oki Semiconductor (214)953-1774 Fax Milpitas, CA 95035
(714)250-4263 BBS 785 North Mary Avenue (214)954-1856 BBS (408)894-4000
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408)894-3218 Fax
(408)737-6372 Peripheral Land Inc. (PU) (800)434-7532 Faxback
Mylex Corporation (408)894-3214 BBS
34551 Ardenwood Blvd. (408)720-1918 Fax 47421 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, CA 94555 Fremont, CA 94538
Olson Computer Products (800)288-8754-out of CA Relax Technologies Inc.
(800)77-MYLEX 1903 North Austin Street 3101 Whipple Road
(800)788-9440-in CA
(510)796-6100 Seguin,TX 78155 (510)657-2211 Union City, CA 94587
(510)745-7715 Fax (210)379-7000 (510)683-9713 Fax (510)471-6112
(510)793-3491 BBS (210)379-4921 (510)651-5948 BBS (510)471-6267 Fax

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Relisys Corporation Tecmar Inc. Xirlink Inc.
320 S. Milpitas Blvd. 6224 Cochran Road 4118 Clipper Court
Milpitas, CA 95035 Solon, OH 44139 Fremont, CA 94538
(800)783-2333 (800)422-2587 (510)770-5188
(408)945·9000 (216)349-0600 (510)770-5189 Fax
(408)945-0587 Fax (216)349-0851 Fax (510)770-5186 BBS
(408)946-7027 BBS (216)349-2997 Faxback
(216)349-0853 BBS
SC&T International, Inc.
3837 E. LaSalle Street Tekram Technology
Phoenix,AZ 85040
(800)760-9004 (Alpha Research Corp.)
(602)470-1334 p.o. Box 27140
(602)470-1507 Fax Austin, TX 78755
(512)418-0220
Seagate Technology Inc. (512)418-0720 Fax
920 Disc Drive (512)418-0821 BBS
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(800)468-DISC Tulin Technology
(408)438-6550 2156-H O'Toole Avenue
(408)429-6356 Fax SanJose,CA 95131
(408)438-8771 BBS (408)432-9057
(408)943-0782 Fax
Shaffstall Corporation
7901 E. 88th Street UltraStor Corporation
Indianapolis, IN 42656 13766 Alton Parkway,
(317)842-2077 Suite 144
(317)842-8294 Fax Irvine, CA 92718
(714)581-4100
Sony Electronics Inc. (714)581-4102 Fax
Computer Peripherals Prod. (714)581-4541 Faxback
3300 Zanker Road (714)581-4125 BBS
San Jose, CA 95134
(408)432-0190
(408)432-0253 Fax Wangtek Inc.
(408)955-5505 Faxback 6225 Cochran Road
(408)955-5107 BBS Solon,OH 44139
(800)422-2587
Storage Dimensions Inc. (216)349-0600
1656 McCarthy Blvd. (216)349-0851 Fax
Milpitas, CA 95035 (216)349-2997 Faxback
(408)954-0710 (216)349-0853 BBS
(408)944-1203 Fax
(408)944-1220 BBS Western Automation Labs Inc.
1700 N. 55th Street
Sun Microsystems, Inc. Boulder, CO 80301
2550 Garcia Avenue (800)833-1132
Mountain View, CA 94043 (303)449-6400
(800)USA-4SUN (303)939-8844 Fax
[Link]
Western Digital Corp.
Symbios Logic Incorporated 8105 Irvine Center Drive
1635 Aero Plaza Drive Irvine, CA 92718
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(800)832-4778
(716)596-5795
(719)573-3289 Fax (714)932-5000
(719)573-3562 BBS-driver (714)932-6498 Fax
(719)574-0424 BBS-SCSI (714)932-4300 Faxback
[Link] (714)753-1038/1234 BBS
[Link]
Teac America Inc.
7733 Telegraph Road Winchester Systems Inc.
Montebello, CA 90640 400 w. Cummings Park
(213)726-0303 Woburn,MA 01801
(213)727-7672 Fax (617)933-8500
(213)272-7629 Faxback (617)933-6174 Fax

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GLOSSARY

A-CABLE A 50-wire cable used for 8-bit SCSI-l buses. There are two
types of A-cable connectors: high- and low-density. The low-density A­
cable connector is also known as a Centronics-type connector.

ACCESS The process of obtaining data from, or transferring data to a

storage device, register or RAM (Le. accessing a memory location).

ACCESS TIME Time required to perform an ACCESS. Usages, Le.: 1)

seek to location on a disk, 2) amount of time to read or write to a
memory location, 3) the time to position to the correct location in a
disk drive. Access time is often defined as the time from the leading
edge of the first step pulse received to SEEK COMPLETE (including
settling). The additional time required before a read or write is
referred to as "latency". A more realistic definition of total access time
is the sum of SEEK, LATENCY and SETTLING times.

ACTIVE TERMINATION A type of termination used to reduce bus noise,

particularly on the SCSI bus. Active terminators use less power than
passive terminators, and are recommended when using long SCSI
cables.

ACTIVE TERMINATOR A terminator that can compensate for variations

in the terminator power supplied by the host adapter through means
of a built-in voltage regulator. Also see forced-perfect terminator; pas­
sive terminator.

ACTUATOR The two basic types of actuators are steppers and voice
coils. Open-loop steppers are obsolete, except in floppy disks
because they cannot achieve positioning accuracy and speed as high
as closed-loop voice coil systems. For more information on actuators,
see the Basic Drive Operation section. See HEAD POSITIONER.

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ADAPTER A card that communicates with and controls a device or sys­

tem.

ADD-ON Something added to the computer to expand it's function­

ality. Commonly refers to cards that are plugged into the computer.

ADDRESS (physical) A specific location in memory where a byte, or

other unit of data like a disk sector is stored. Each area on a disk is
given a unique address consisting of three components: cylinder num­
ber, sector number, and head number. CYLINDER ADDRESSING is
accomplished by assigning numbers to the disk's surface concentric
circles (cylinders). The cylinder number specifies the radial address
component of the data area. SECTOR ADDRESSING is accomplished
by numbering the data records (sectors) from an index that defines
the reference angular position of the disks. Index records are then
counted by reading their ADDRESS MARKS. HEAD ADDRESSING is
accomplished by vertically numbering the disk surfaces, usually start­
ing with the bottom-most disk data surface. For example, the con­
troller might send the binary equivalent of the decimal number
610150 to instruct the drive to access data at cylinder 610, sector 15,
and head o.

ADDRESS MARK Two byte address at the beginning of both the ID field
and the data field of the track format. The first byte is the "AI" data
pattern, the second byte is used to specify either an ID field or a data
field.

ADJUSTABLE INTERLEAVE Interleaving permits access to more than one

memory module, i.e., if one memory module contains odd-numbered
address and another even-numbered address, they can both be
accessed simultaneously for storage. If the interleave is adjustable, the
user may select which ranges or areas are to be accessed each time.

ADVANCED SCSI PROGRAMMING INTERFACE Formerly called the Adaptec

SCSI Programming Interface,ASPI was developed by Adaptec as a stan­
dard way for programs to send commands and data between SCSI host
adapters and devices. ASPI standards exist for DOS, Windows, Win 95,
Win NT, OS/2 and Novell.

ANSI American National Standards Institute. The organization that

promotes standards for hardware and software including those used in
PCs. SCSI is an ANSI standard.

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API Application Programming Interface. A software module that pro­

vides a consistent set of commands that programs can use to perform
tasks. ASPI and CAM are examples of SCSI APIs.

APPLICATION PROGRAM A sequence of programmed instructions that

tell the computer how to perform an end task (Le. accounting, word
processing or other work for the computer system user). To use a pro­
gram, it must first be loaded into MAIN MEMORY from a floppy
diskette or hard disk.

AREAL DENSITY Bit density (bits per inch, or BPI) multiplied by track
density (tracks per inch, orTPI), or bits per square inch of the disk sur­
face. Bit density is measured around a track (circumference around a
disk), and track density is radially measured.

ASCII American Standard for Coded Information Interchange.

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

ASPI See ADVANCED SCSI PROGRAMMING INTERFACE.

ASYNCHRONOUS DATA Data sent usually in parallel mode without a

clock pulse. Time intervals between transmitted bits may be of
unequal lengths.

ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER A method of sending data that requires an

acknowledgment from the receiver for each byte of data that is sent
before the next on is sent. Asynchronous transfers are slower than
synchronous transfers.

AT INTERFACE Disk drive interface on the IBM PC-AT computer and

compatibles, sometimes called the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics
Interface).

ATAPI/IDE An extended command set standard which permits CD­

ROM drives, tape drives, and other non-hard drive peripherals to share
the IDE bus. ATAPI commands are modeled after SCSI standard com­
mands.

AUTOMATIC BACK UP OF FILES This gives a user the security to make

changes to a file without worrrying about aCcidentally destroying it;
there is always another copy. One weakness of this method is that
files take up twice the room on a disk.

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AUTODETECTION The ability of the computer to check the identity and

configuration of a device without user intervention.

AUXILIARY MEMORY Memory other than main memory; generally a

mass storage subsystem, it can include disk drives, backup tape drives,
controllers and buffer memory. Typically,AUXILIARY MEMORY is non­
volatile.

AUXILIARY STORAGE DEVICE Devices, generally magnetic tape and mag­

netic disk, on which data can be stored for use by computer programs.
Also known as secondary storage.

AVERAGE ACCESS TIME Average track access time, calculated from the
end of the CONTROLLER commands to access a drive, to drive Seek
complete time averaged over all the possible track locations at the
start ACCESS, and over all possible data track ADDRESSES. Typically,
the minimum average access time including carriage settling for open
loop actuators is less than 85 ms, and for voice coil disk drives is less
than 40 ms. As technology improves these times will continue to
decrease.

AZIMUTH The angular distance in the horizontal plane, usually mea­

sured as an angle from true track location.

B-CABLE A 68-wire cable used for 16-bit SCSI-2 buses.

BACKUP DEVICE Disc or tape drive used with a fixed Winchester disk
drive to make copies of files or other data for off line storage, distrib­
ution or protection against accidental data deletion from the
Winchester drive, or against drive failure.

BACKUP FILE File copies made on another removable media device

(disk, tape or sometimes a remote hard disk system) and kept to
ensure recovery of data lost due to equipment failure, human errors,
updates, disasters and the like.

BACKWARD COMPATABlLlTY The ability of newer technology to work

with older technology without any modification.

BAUD RATE A variable unit of data transmission speed equal to one

bit per second.

BBS See BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM.

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BCAI Byte Count After Index. Used in defect mapping to indicate the
position of defects with relation to index.

BOOS The Basic Disk Operating System (BDOS) controls the organi­
zation of data on a disk. BDOS is usually pronounced "B-DOS".

BI-DIRECTIONAL BUS A bus that may carry information in either direc­

tion but not in both simultaneously, i.e. the SCSI data bus.

BINARY A number system like the decimal numbers, but using 2 as

its base and having only the two digits 0 (zero) and 1 (one). It is used
in computers because digital logic can only determine one of two
states - "OFF" and "ON". Digital data is equivalent to a binary number.

BIOS Basic Input/Output System. Software stored in a chip used for

a variety of purposes. In a PC, the BIOS contains code that communi­
cates with devices such as the floppy drive, keyboard and video out­
put.

BIOS ADDRESS The memory address that is used to access code stored
in the BIOS chip.

BIT Binary digit. The smallest unit of data used by digital computes
and devices. A bit can be either on or off. The two states are referred
to as 1 and 0, true and false, high and low, to name a few.

BIT CELL LENGTH Physical dimension of the bit cell in direction of

recording along the disk circumference of a track.

BIT CELL TIME The time required to pass one bit of information
between the controller and the drive. Cell time is the inverse of the
drive's data rate; nominally 200 nsec for 5 Mhz drives.

BIT DENSITY Expressed as "BPI" (Bits Per Inch), bit density defines
how many bits can be written onto one inch of track on a disk surface.
It is usually specified for "worst case", which is the inner track. Data
is the densest in the inner tracks where track circumferences are the
smallest.

BIT JITTER The time difference between the leading edge of read and
the center of the data window. A source of errors in hard disks. Bit
Jitter is caused by spindle speed variations, electrical noise, and
mechanical vibrations.

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BIT SHIFT A data recording effect, which results when adjacent 1 's
written on magnetic disks repel each other. The "worst case" is at the
inner cylinder where bits are closest together. BIT SHIFT is also called
pulse crowding.

BLOCK A group of Bytes handled, stored and accessed as a logical data

unit, such as an individual file record. Typically, one block of data is
stored as one physical sector of data on a disk drive. Normally a 512
byte sector in most SCSI devices.

BOOT Transfer of a disk operating system program from storage on

diskette or hard disk drive to computer's working memory. Also called
BOOTUP.

BUFFER A temporary data storage area that compensates for a differ­

ence in data transfer rates and/or data processing rates between
sender and receiver.

BUFFERED SEEK A feature of the ST412 INTERFACE. In buffered mode

head motion is postponed until a string of step pulses can be sent to
the drive. These pulses represent the number of tracks that the head
is to be stepped over and are sent much faster than the heads can
move. The pulses are saved or buffered, then the optimum head move­
ment to the correct track is performed.

BUILT-IN A peripheral or device that is manufactured as a part of the

computer, not added by the user.

BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM A computer or group of computers that pro­

vide services such as E-Mail and file transfer via modem or the
Internet. These are commercial (CompuServe, America Online,
Prodigy) as well as private. Also called BBS.

BURST SPEED The rate at which data can be transferred for a short
period of time. Burst speeds are generally higher than sustained
speeds.

BUS A length of parallel conductors that forms a major interconnec­

tion route between the computer system CPU and it's peripheral sub­
systems. Depending on it's design, a bus may carry data to and from a
peripheral's addresses, power and other related signals. ISA, EISA, VL­
Bus and PCI are examples of PC buses. SCSI is also a bus.

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BUS MASTERING A method of transferring data through a bus in which

the device takes over the bus and directly controls the transfer of data
to the computer's memory. Bus mastering is a method of DMA trans­
fer. Also known as first-parity DMA.

BUS SLOTS Also known as expansion slots or simply slots, bus slots
are connectors inside the computer that are used for attaching add-on
cards and devices to a bus.

BYTE A sequence of adjacent BINARY digits or BITS considered as a

unit, 8 bits in length. One byte is sufficient to define all the alphanu­
meric characters. There are 8 BITS in 1 BYTE. The storage capacity of
a disk drive is commonly measured in MEGABYTES, which is the total
number of bits storable, divided by eight million.

CACHE MEMORY Cache Memory allows the system to load bytes of

frequently used data from the hard disk to memory. The system may
then refer to memory for information instead of going back to the
hard disk, thereby increasing the processing speed.

CAM Common Access Method. The proposed ANSI software inter­

face for SCSI devices and a part of the SCSI-3 standard.

CAPACITY Amount of memory (measured in megabytes) which can

be stored in a disk drive. Usually given as formatted. See FORMAT
OPERATION.

CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY Assembly which holds read/write heads and

roller bearings. It is used to position the heads radially by the actua­
tor, in order to access a track of data.

CASCADING DRIVERS Drivers that can connect to, and thereby work
with, other drivers.

CCS See Common Command Set.

CD See Compact Disk.

CDB See Command Desciptor Block.

CD-R Compact Disk Recordable. A special type of CD that can be

written to once. It is primarily used for making a master disc to be
mass-produced.

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CD-ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a standard format for

optical disks which stores 650MB per disk and uses a standard soft­
ware format (ie. High Sierra) which is interchangeable between vari­
ous platforms.

CENTRAL PROCESSOR UNIT (CPU) The heart of the computer system that
executes programmed instructions. It includes the arithmetic logic
unit (ALV) for performing all math and logic operations, a control sec­
tion for interpreting and executing instructions, fast main memory for
temporary (VOLATILE) storage of an application program and its data.

CHANGER A robotic device which automatically loads disk into a

drive. CD-ROM and erasable optical drive changers are the most com­
mon.

CHARACTER An information symbol used to denote a number, letter,

symbol or punctuation mark stored by a computer. In a computer a
character can be represented in one (1) byte or eight (8) bits of data.
There are 256 different one-byte binary numbers, sufficient for 26
lower case alphas, 26 upper case alphas, 10 decimal digits, control
codes and error checks.

CHIP An integrated circuit fabricated on a chip of silicon or other

semiconductor material, typically an integrated circuit, a microproces­
sor, memory device or a digital logic device.

CLOCK RATE The rate at which bits or words are transferred between
internal elements of a computer or to another computer.

CLOSED LOOP A control system consisting of one or more feedback

control loops in which functions of the controlled signals are com­
bined with functions of the command to maintain prescribed rela­
tionships between the commands and the controlled signals. This con­
trol technique allows the head actuator system to detect and correct
off-track errors. The actual head position is monitored and compared
to the ideal track position, by reference information either recorded
on a dedicated servo surface, or embedded in the inter-sector gaps. A
position error is used to produce a correction signal (FEEDBACK) to
the actuator to correct the error. See TRACK FOLLOWING SERVO.

CLUSTER SIZE An operating system term describing the number of sec­

tors that the operating system allocates each time disk space is need­

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ed. A cluster is the standard group of data which is accessed by the

operating system. DOS cluster sizes increase with drive capacity.

CODE A set of rules specifying the way which digital data is repre­
sented as magnetized bits, on a disk drive. The main objectives of cod­
ing are to pack the maximum number of binary bits in the smallest
space on the disk. MFM and RLL are coding techniques.

COERCIVITY A measurement in units of orsteads of the minimum

amount of magnetic energy required to cause a reversal in the mag­
netic dipole moments of a recording media.

COMMAND 1) An instruction sent by the central processor unit (CPU)

to a controller for execution. 2) English-like commands entered by
users to select computer programs or functions. 3) A CPU command,
which is a single instruction such as "add two binary numbers" or "out­
put a byte to the display screen".

COMMAND CHAINING Combining multiple SCSI commands into a sin­

gle group in order to reduce the overhead of many individual com­
mands.

COMMAND DESCRIPTOR BLOCK (CDB) A block of SCSI information con­

taining the command, parameter, and address information needed by
the target to carry out a certain task.

COMMON ACCESS METHOD See CAM.

COMMON COMMAND SET (CCS) A standard set of commands for com­

municating with SCSI devices.

COMPACT DISC An optical disc capable of storing the equivalent of

hundreds of floppy disks. See CD-ROM.

CONSOLE (CRT) A device from which a computer can be operated;

often includes a monitor and a keyboard. Also called a terminal.

CONTROLLER CARD A circuit board that plugs into the motherboard on

the computer. Controller cards allow the computer to communicate
and control devices. SCSI and IDE cards are examples of hard disk
controller cards. Some printers and scanners also require controller
cards, called printer controller cards and scanner controller cards,
respectively.

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CORE Originally a computer's main memory was made of ferrite

rings (CORES) that could be magnetized to contain one or two bits of
data each. CORE MEMORY is synonymous with MAIN MEMORY Main
memory today is fabricated from CHIPS, usually DRAM.

CPU Central Processing Unit. The main microprocessor in a com­

puter. The CPU carries out the primary functions of the computer.

CRASH A malfunction in the computer hardware or software, usual­

ly causing loss of data.

CROSS-PLATFORM Cross-platform hardware or software can function

on more than one type of computer (i.e. PC, Macintosh, or Sun) or
operating system (i.e. DOS, Windows, or UNIX).

CROSS SECTION An illustration that shows what something looks like

after being cut.

CROSS TALK Interference between two wires caused by the signal

from one wire appearing on the other.

CYCLIC-REDUNDANCY-CHECK (CRC) Used to verify data block integrity.

In a typical scheme, two CRC bytes are added to each user data block.
The two bytes are computed from the user data, by digital logical
chips. The mathematical model is polynomials with binary coeffi­
cients. When reading back data, the CRC bytes are read and compared
to new CRC bytes computed from the read back block to detect a read
error. The read back error check process is mathematically equivalent
to dividing the read block, including its CRC, by a binomial polynomi­
al. If the division remainder is zero, the data is error free.

CYLINDER The cylindrical surface formed by identical track numbers

on verically stacked discs. In a drive with dedicated servo, at any loca­
tion of the head positioning arm, all tracks under all heads are the
cylinder. Cylinder number is one of the three address components
required to find a specific ADDRESS; the other two are head number
and sector number.

D-SUB CONNECTOR A widely used family of connectors probably deriv­

ing its name from its "D" shape. Specific connectors are denoted by a
letter for its size and a number for its pin configuration. For example,
a DB-IS connector is a D-sub connector of size B with pin configura­
tion number 15.

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DAISY CHAIN A way of connecting multiple drives to one controller.

The controller drive select signal is routed serially through the drives,
and is intercepted by the drive whose number matches. The disk dri­
ves have switches or jumpers on them which allow the user to select
the drive number desired.

DATA Information processed by a computer, stored in memory, or fed

into a computer.

DATA ACCESS When the controller has specified all three compo­
nents of the sector address to the drive, the ID field of the sector
brought under the head by the drive is read and compared with the
address of the target sector. A match enables access to the data fiedld
of the sector.

DATA ADDRESS To return to the same area on the disk, each area is
given a unique address consisting of the three components: cylinder,
head and sector numbers. HORIZONTAL: accomplished by assigning
numbers to the concentric circles (cylinders) mapped out by the
heads as the positioning arm is stepped radially across the surface,
starting with 0 for the outermost circle. By specifying the cylinder
number the controller sppecifies a horizontal or radial address com­
ponent of the data area. ROTATIONAL: once a head and cylinder have
been addresses, the desired sector around the selected track of the
selected surface is found by counting address marks from the index
pulse of the track. Remember that each track starts with an index
pulse and each sector starts with an address mark. VERTICAL: assume
a disk pack with six surfaces, each with its own read/write head, ver­
tical addressing is accomplished by assigning the numbers 00 through
XX to the heads, in consecutive order. By specifying the head number,
the controller specifies the vertical address component of the data
area.

DATA BASE An organized collection of data stored in DISK FILES,

often shared by multiple users. For example the Official Airline Guide,
which contains up-to-date schedules for all airlines.

DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DBMS) Application program used to

manage, access and update files in a data base.

DATA ENCODING To use a code such as GCR, MFM, RLL, NZR, etc. to
represent characters for memory storage.

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DATA FIELD The portion of a sector used to store the user's DIGITAL
data. Other fields in each sector include ID, SYNC and CRC which are
used to locate the correct data field.

DATA SEPARATOR Controller circuitry takes the CODED playback

pulses and uses the timing information added by the CODE during the
write process to reconstruct the original user data record. See NZR,
MFM and RLL.

DATA TRACK Any of the circular tracks magnetized by the recording

head during data storage.

DATA TRANSFER RATE A measure of how quickly informatiuon can be

passed between the computer and another device or between
devices. The higher the data transfer rate, the less you'll have to wait
for data to get to where it needs to go.

DECREASE THE FL YING HEIGHT Since the head core is closer to the media
surface, the lines of flux magnetize a smaller area. Thus, more bits can
be recorded in a given distance, and higher BPI (bits per inch) is
achievable.

DEDICATED SERVO SYSTEM A complete disk surface is dedicated fpr

servo data. This technique offers quicker access times, but less accu­
racy as it does not provide a method to compensate for thermal
warpage of the head stack assembly.

DEFAULT A particular value of a variable which is used by a comput­

er unless specifically changed, usually via an entry made through a
software program.

DENSITY Generally, bit recording density. See AREAL, BIT and STOR­
AGE DENSITY.

DEVICE Usually refers to equipment that can be connected to the

computer, such as printers, hard disks, scanners and modems. Devices
can also be interface cards, such as video cards, SCSI cards and sound
cards. The computer itself may also be referred to as a device.

DEVICE DRIVER A software module that communicates with and trans­

fers data to a controller or other device.

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DEVICE ID See SCSI ID.

DIFFERENTIAL A SCSI bus configuration in which each signal is sent
on two wires. The signal is derived by taking the difference in voltage
between the two wires, effectively eliminating unwanted noise in the
wire. See SINGLE-ENDED.

DIGITAL Any system that processes the digital binary signals having
only the values of a 1 or O. An example of a non-digital signal is an ana­
log signal which continuously varies, i.e., TV or audio.

DIGITAL MAGNETIC RECORDING See MAGNETIC RECORDING

DIRECT ACCESS Generally refers to an AUXILIARY MEMORY device,

having all data on-line. I.E., a tape drive without a tape mounted is not
direct access, but a WINCHESTER DRIVE is direct access.

DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS A method of transferring data from a device

to the computer's memory without intervention by the CPU. DMA is
handled by a DMA controller chip in the computer (third- party DMA)
or by the device itself (bus mastering or first-party DMA).

DIRECTORY A special disk storage area (usually cylinder zero) that is

read by a computer operating system to determine the ADDRESSES of
the data records that form a DISK FILE.

DISCONNECT/RECONNECT The ability of a device to remove itself from

a bus to perform a task (such as tape drive fast-forwarding) and then
connecting itself back to the bus after completion of the task.

DISK CACHE Memory used to temporarily store data read from and/or
written to a floppy or hard disk to increase performance.

DISK FILE A file of user data, i.e., the company employee list, with all
names and information. The data in the file is stored in a set of disk
SECTORS (records).

DISK OPERATING SYSTEMA single-tasking operating system for the pc.

The most common version of DOS is developed by Micosoft.

DISK PACK A number of metal disks package in a canister for removal

from the disk drive. WINCHESTER DRIVES do not have disk packs.

DISK PLATTER For rigid disks, a flat, circular aluminum disk substrate,

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coated on both sides with a magnetic substance (iron oxide or thin

film metal media) for non-VOLATILE data storage. The substrate may
consist of metal, plastic or even glass. Surfaces of disks are usually
lubricated to minimize wear during drive start-up or power down.

DISK STORAGE Auxiliary memory system containing disk drives.

DISKETTE A floppy disk. A plastic (mylar) substrate, coated with mag­

netic iron oxide, enclosed in a protective jacket.

DLL See DYNAMIC LINK LIBRARY.

DMA See DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS.

DOS See DISK OPERATING SYSTEM.

DOS PROTECTED MODE INTERFACEAn API that allows programs to used

memory beyond the 640K limitation imposed by DOS. Also called
DPMI.

DOUBLE-CLICK Pressing a mouse button twice in rapid succession.

DOUBLE-SPEED SCSI See FAST-20.

DOUBLE WIDE SCSI A 32 bit implementation of the SCSI. Transfers data

at 40-80 Mbytes/sec

DPMI See DOS PROTECTED MODE INTERFACE.

DRIVE A computer memory device with moving storage MEDIA (disk

or tape).

DRIVER See DEVICE DRIVER.

DRIVE SELECT An ADDRESS component that selects among a string of

drives attached to a disk controller. In the ST 506/412 interface stan­
dard, a drive's select code is physically set in the drive to a value
between 0 and 3. When the controller activates one of the four drive
select code lines in the J1 cable, the selected drive is enabled to
respond to access commands from the controller.

DRIVE TYPE A number representing a standard configuration of phys­

ical parameters (cylinders, heads and sectors) of a particular type of

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disk drive. Each AT system BIOS contains a list of drive types that the
system considers "Standard Types". These types are not necessarily the
same from one BIOS to the next. That is, drive type 25 on one BIOS
may represent a drive that has 615 cylinders, 4 data heads, and 17 sec­
tors per track, while type 25 on another BIOS could be totally differ­
ent.

DROP-IN/DROP-OUT Types of disk media defects usually caused by a

pin-hole in the disk coating. If the coating is interrupted, the magnet­
ic flux between medium and head is zero. A large interruption will
induce two extraneous pulses, one at the beginning and one at the
end of the pin-holes (2 DROP-INs). A small coating interruption will
result in no playback from a recorded bit (a DROP-OUT).

DRUM An early form of rotating magnetic storage, utilizing a rotating

cylindrical drum and a multiplicity of heads (one per track). Disc
stack more compactly than drums.

DYNAMIC LINK LIBRARY A windows file, that contains code that can be
added to a Windows program while it is running.

E-MAIL Electronic Mail. Messages sent by modem or other electron­

ic means, which enables people to communicate over long distances
in minutes as opposed to days. See SNAIL-MAIL.

ECC See ERROR CORRECTION CODE.

EIDE See Enhanced IDE.

EISA See Extended Industry Standard Architecture.

ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE An integrated circuit (CHIP) failure mech­

anism. Since the circuitry of CHIPs are microscopic in size, they can
be damaged or destroyed by small static discharges. People handling
electronic equipment should always ground themselves before touch­
ing the equipment. Electronic equipment should always be handled
by the chassis or frame. Components and printed circuit board edge
connectors should never be touched. Also called ESD.

EMBEDDED SERVO SYSTEM Servo data is embedded or superimposed

along with data on every cylinder.

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END USER You. A person who uses hardware and software.

ENHANCED IDE The second generation of IDE technology that
improves the data throughput of IDE hard disks and adds the capacity
of connecting CD-ROM drives to the same interface card as hard disks.

ENHANCED SMALL DISK INTERFACE A high-speed hard disk bus interface

used in the 1980's that has been superceded by SCSI due to ESDI's lim­
itation of supporting only hard drives.

ERASE To remove previously recorded data from magnetic storage

media.

ERROR See HARD ERROR and SOFT ERROR.

ERROR CHECKING Anyone of a number of methods used to verify that

data sent from one place to another arrives at its destination without
errors.

ERROR CORRECTION CODE A method used on hard disks to detemine if

an error has occurred in the data stored on the drive. Also called ECe.

ESCON An IBM standard interface between mainframes and disk stor­

age units. Also used by Fujitsu,Amdahl, Storage Tech, and Hitachi.

ESDI See Enhanced Small Device Interface.

EVEN PARITY See PARITY CHECKING.

EXCLUSIVE OR See OR and XOR.

EXECUTE To perform a data processing operation described by an

instruction or a program in a computer.

EXTENDED INDUSTRY STANDARD ARCHITECTURE A 32-bit computer bus

introduced in 1988 that enhanced the capabilities and performance of
the ISA bus standard.

EXTERNAL CLOCK RATE The frequency at which peripherals outside the

CPU operate.

FCI See FLUX CHANGES PER INCH.

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FACE PLATE The front cover (usually plastic) of a device such as a hard
disk or CD-ROM drive.

FAST-20 A SCSI-3 transfer mode that is capable of sending data at 20

MB/sec. Also known as DoubleSpeed SCSI and UltraSCSI.

FAST-40 A SCSI-3 transfer mode that is twice as fast as Fast-20, capa­

ble of sending data at 40 MB/sec.

FAST SCSI A SCSI-2 transfer mode that operates at 10 MB/sec, twice

as fast as regular SCSI.

FAST WIDE SCSI Wide SCSI operating at twice the rate of regular Wide
SCSI.

FAULT TOLERANCE Able to recover from errors or other failures with­

out loss or corruption of data.

FEEDBACK A closed-loop control system, using the head-to-track posi­

tioning signal (from the servo head) to modify the HEAD POSITION­
ER signal (to correctly position the head on the track).

FETCH A CPU read operation from MAIN MEMORY and its related
data transfer operations.

FIBRE CHANNEL A new ANSI standard that specifies high-speed serial

communication between devices. Fibre Channel is used as one of the
bus architectures in SCSI-3.

FIELDS Storage units grouped together to make a record are consid­

ered to be a field; i.e., a record might be a company's address; a field
in the record might be the company's Zip Code.

FILE A file consists of a group of logically related records that, in turn,

are made up of groups of logically related fields. See DISK FILE.

FILE ALLOCATION TABLE (FAT) What the operating system uses to keep
track of which clusters are allocated to which files and which are
available for use. FAT is usually stored on Track-O.

FILE NAME Each file has a name, just like the name on the tab of a file
folder. When you want DOS to find a file, you give DOS the file name.

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FILESERVER A computer used primarily for storing files on a network.

FIREWIRE See IEEE 1394.

FIRMWARE A computer program written into a storage medium

which cannot be accidentally erased, i.e., ROM. It can also refer to
devices containing such programs.

FIRST-PARITY DMA See BUS MASTERING.

FIXED DISK A disk drive with disks that cannot be removed from the
drive by the user, i.e. WINCHESTER DISK DRIVE.

FLAT-RIBBON CABLE See RIBBON CABLE.

FLOPPY DISK A magnetic disk used to store computer data. FLOPPY

DISKS generally exhibit slow ACCESS TIME and smaller CAPACITY
compared to WINCHESTER DRIVES, but feature removable disks.

FLUX CHANGE Location on the data track, where the direction of mag­
netization reverses in order to define a 1 or 0 bit.

FLUX CHANGES PER INCH Linear recording density defined as the num­
ber of flux changes per inch of data track. Also called FC!.

FM Frequency modulation CODE scheme, superceded by MFM,

which is being superceded by RLL.

FORCED-PERFECT TERMINATOR A type of terminator containing a sophis­

ticated circuit that can compensate for variations in the power sup­
plied by the host adapter, as well as variations in bus impedance of
complex SCSI systems. Also called FPT. See PASSIVE TERMINATOR
and ACTIVE TERMINATOR.

FORMAT The purpose of a format is to record "header" data that orga­

nize the tracks into sequential sectors on the disk surfaces. This infor­
mation is never altered during normal read/write operations. Header
information identifies the sector number and also contains the head
and cylinder ADDRESS in order to detect an ADDRESS ACCESS error.

FORMATTED CAPACITY Actual capacity available to store user data. The

formatted capacity is the gross capacity, less the capacity taken up by
the overhead data used is formatting the disks. While the unformatted

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size may be 24 M bytes, only 20 M bytes of storage may be actually

available to the user after formating.

FPI See FLUX CHANGES PER INCH.

FPT See FORCED-PERFECT TERMINATOR.

FREE-AIR CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCE The average impedance of air.

FRICTION Resistance to relative motion between two bodies in con­

tact; Le., there is sliding friction between head and disk during drive
power up/down.

FRPI The number of Flux Reversals per inch. See FLUX CHANGES
PER INCH.

FULL HEIGHT DRIVE Winchester 5-1/4" drive which fits in the same
space as full height mini-floppy drive (called the full-height form fac­
tor).

GAG is a unit of force applied to a body at rest equal to the force

exerted on it by gravity. Hard disk drive shock specifications are usu­
ally called out in Gs. A shock specification of 40 Gs non-operating
means that a drive will not suffer any permanent damage if subjected
to a 40 G shock. This is roughly equivalent to a drop of the drive to a
hard surface from a distance of 1 inch.

GAP 1) FORMAT: Part of the disk format. Allows mechanical com­

pensations (Le., spindle motor rotational speed variations) without
the last sector on a track overwriting the first sector. 2) HEAD: An
interruption in the permeable head material, usually a glass bonding
material with high permeability, allowing the flux fields to exit the
head structure to read/write data bits in the form of flux changes on
the recording media.

GAP LENGTH Narrowing the head gap length achieves higher bit den­
sity because the lines of force magnetize a smaller area where writing
data in the form of flux changes on the recording media.

GAP WIDTH The narrower the gap width, the closer the tracks can be
placed. Closer track placement results in higher TPI.

GB Gigabyte. One gigabyte equals 1,073,741,824 bytes.

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GENERIC PACKETIZED PROTOCOL A method for transferring groups of

data that is independent of the type of hardware used, hence the name
"Generic". Also referred to as GPP.

GROUP CODE ENCODING Data encoding method. Also called GCR. See
the encoding section in "Disk Drive Operation".

GUARD BAND 1) Non-recorded band between adjacent data tracks. 2)

For closed loop servo drives, extra servo tracks outside the data band
preventing the CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY from running into the crash
stop.

HALF HEIGHT DRIVE A Winchester drive which fits in one half of the
space of a full height mini-floppy drive.

HANDSHAKE The communication that occurs between devices in

order to determine the method and speed of data transfer to be used.

HARD DISK DRIVE Commonly called rigid disk drives, or Winchester

disk drives. An electromechanical device that can read rigid disks.
Though similar to floppy disk drives, that hard disks have higher bit
density and mUltiple read/write surfaces.

HARD ERROR An error that occurs repeatedly at the same location on

a disk surface. Hard errors are caused by imperfections in the disk sur­
face, called media defects. When formatting hard disk drives, hard
error locations, if known, should be spared out so that data is not writ­
ten to these locations. Most drives come with a hard error map listing
the locations of any hard errors by head, cylinder and BFI (bytes from
index - or how many bytes from the beginning of the cylinder).

HARD ERROR MAP Also called defect map, bad spot map, media map.
Media defects are avoided by deleting the defective sectors from sys­
tem use, or assigning an alternative track (accomplished during format
operation). The defects are found during formatting, and their loca­
tions are stored on a special DOS file on the disk, usually on cylinder
O.

HARD SECTOR MODE A hardware controlled convention defining a

fixed number of sectors per track in any specified zone.

HARDWARE Computer equipment (as opposed to the computer pro­

grams and software).

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HDA See HEAD/DISK ASSEMBLY

HD (HIGH-DENSITY) CONNECTOR A connector in which the pins are

closely packed in order to save space. High-density A-cable connec­
tors have just as many pins as low-density A-cable connectors but are
smaller than the low-density ones.

HEAD An electromagnetic device that can write (record), read (play­

back) or erase data on magnetic media. There are three types:
Head Type BPI TPI Areal Density
Monolithic 8000 900 10 to 6th
Composite 120002000 10 to 8th
Thin-film 250003000 10 to 9th

HEAD CRASH A head landing occurs when the disk drive is turned on
or off. This function normally does not damage the disk as the disk has
a very thin lubricant on it. A head crash occurs when the head and
disk damage each other during landing, handling or because a conta­
minant particle gets betweem them. Head crash is a catastrophic fail­
ure condition and causes permanent damage and loss of data.

HEAD/DISK ASSEMBLY A sealed Winchester assembly including disks,

heads, filter and actuator assembly.

HEAD LANDING AND TAKEOFF In Winchester drives, the head is in con­

tact with the platter when the drive is not powered. During the
power up cycle, the disk begins rotation and an "air bearing" is estab­
lished as ;the disk spins up to full RPM (rotations per minute). This air
bearing prevents any mechanical contact between head and disk.

HEAD LANDING lONE An area of the disk set aside for takeoff and land­
ing of the Winchester heads when the drive is turned on and off.

HEAD POSITIONER Also known as the ACTUATOR, a mechanism that

moves the CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY to the cylinder being accessed.

HEAD SLAP Similar to a HEAD CRASH but occurs while the drive is
turned off. It usually occurs during mishandling or shipping. Head
slap can cause permanent damage to a hard disk drive. See HEAD
CRASH.

HEXADECIMAL (HEX) A number system based on sixteen, using digits 0

through 9 and letters A through F to represent each digit of the num­
ber. (A = 10, B = 20, C = 30, D = 40, E = 50, F = 60).

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HOST The computer that contains the SCSI host adapter.

HOST ADAPTER The controller card used to communicate with and

control devices. A SCSI host adapter is used to attach and communi­
cate with SCSI devices.

10 FIELD The address portion of a sector. The ID field is written dur­

ing the Format operation. It includes the cylinder, head and sector
number of the current sector. This address information is compared
by the disk controller with the desired head, cylinder and sector num­
ber before a read or write operation is allowed.

IDE See INTEGRATED DRIVE ELECTRONICS

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. An organiza­

tion that promotes electrical and electronics standards.

IEEE 1394 Called Firewire by Apple, IEEE 1394 is a serial bus that runs
at 100 MB/sec and doesn't require any terminators. A special feature
of IEEE 1394 is asynchronous transfer mode.

IMAGE-BACKUP MODE Used with streaming tpae, image-backup mode

records an exact copy of the disk, including unused sectors and bad
tracks.

IMPEDANCE A measure of a material's resistance to the transfer of

electricity.

INDEX (PULSE) The index pulse is the starting point for each disk
track. The index pulse provides initial synchronization for sector
addressing on each individual track.

INDEX TIME The time interval between similar edges of the index
pulse, which measures the time for the disk to make one revolution.
This information is used by a disk drive to verify correct rotational
speed of the media.

INDUSTRY STANDARD ARCHITECTURE An 8-bit computer bus introduced

by IBM (International Business Machines) in 1983 and later expanded
to 16-bit for the IBM AT computer. The ISA bus is also known as the
AT bus.

INITIATOR A device that is in control of the bus and sends commands

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INPUT 1) Data entered into the computer to be processed. 2) User

commands or queries.

INPUTjOUTPUT The process of entering data into or removing data

from a computer system. Also called I/O.

INTEGRATED DRIVE ELECTRONICS A hard disk technology that puts the

communication control and related circuitry on the drive itself (using
one microprocessor for both functions saves costs and eliminates the
need for an intelligent controller card.). Older technologies such as
MFM had some of the electronics on the drive and the rest on the
interface card. Popular electronic interface standard for hard drives
used in IBM XT and AT compatable computers. Also called IDE. See
also EIDE.

INTELLIGENT PERIPHERAL A peripheral device that contains a processor

or microprocessor to enable it to interpret and execute commands,
thus relieving the computer for other tasks.

INTERFACE The protocol data transmitters, data receivers, logic and

wiring that link one piece of computer equipment to another, such as
a disk drive to a controller or a controller to a system bus. Protocol
means a set of rules for operating the physical interface, i.e., don't read
or write before SEEK COMPLETE is true.

INTERFACE STANDARD The interface specifications agreed to by vari­

ous manufacturers to promote industry-wide interchange ability of
products such as disk drives and controllers. An interface standard
generally reduces product costs, allows buyers to purchase from more
than one source, and allows faster market acceptance of new prod­
ucts.

INTERLEA VE FACTOR The ratio of physical disk sectors skipped for

every sector actually written.

INTERLEAVING The interleave value tells the controller where the next
logical sector is located in relation to the current sector. For example,
an interleave value of one (1) specifies that the next logical sector is
physically the next sector on the track. Interleave of two (2) specifies
every other physical sector, three (3) every third sector and so on.

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Interleaving is used to improve the system throughout based on over­

head time of the host software, the disk drive and the controller. Thus,
if an APPLICATION PROGRAM is processing sequential logical records
of a DISK FILE in a CPU time of more than one second but less than
two, then the interleave factor of 3 will prevent wasting an entire disk
revolution between ACCESSES.

INTERNAL CLOCK RATE The frequency at which a microprocessor oper­

ates internally.

INTERRUPT A signal, usually from a peripheral device to a CPU, to sig­

nify that a commanded operation has been completed or cannot be
completed.

INTERRUPT REQUEST A signal used by devices to indicate that they

need attention from the cpu. Computers have several IRQ channels
so that many devices can be attached, each one to its own IRQ, and
serviced by the CPU.

I/O PROCESSOR Intelligent processor or controller that handles the

input/output operations of a computer.

IRQ See INTERRUPT REQUEST

ISA See INDUSTRY STANDARD ARCHITECTURE.

ISOCHRONOUS TRANSFER A method of sending data that guarantees

that the data will arrive at its destination at a specified period of time.
Isochronous transfers are important for sending data such as video
and audio, since they are dependent on time.

JUMPER A small plastic and metal connector used to bridge the gap
between two or more pins. Jumpers are commonly used for config­
uring devices and add-on cards.

KILOBIT One kilobit equals 1,024 bits of 128 bytes. Also called Kb.

KILOBYTE 1) 1,024 bytes (two to the tenth power, this is the normal
definition). 2) 1,000 bytes (this definition is used by disk drive com­
panies to bolster the specified capacity of their drives.

LADDR See LAYERED DEVICE DRIVER.

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LAN Local Area Network.

LANDING ZONE The landing zone is where the read/write head sits
when it is not active. If the system features a dedicated landing zone,
the head will rest on the same track each time.

LATENCY (ROTA TlONAL) The time for the disk to rotate the accessed
sector under the head for read or write. Average latency is usually
slightly more than the time for half a disk revolution.

LA YERED DEVICE DRIVER A SCSI device driver architecture used in early

versions of OS/2. Also called LDD.

L-CABLE A 1l0-wire cable used for 32-bit SCSI-3 buses.

LOCAL BUS A computer bus that allows devices to transfer data direct­
ly to the cpu. VL-Bus and PCI are common types of local bus.

LOGIC Electronic circuitry that switches on and off (" 1" and "0") to
perform digital operations.

LOGICAL UNIT Usually the medium used by a device to store or

retrieve data. A CD-ROM drive is a device and the disk in the drive is
a logical unit.

LOGICAL UNIT NUMBER A 3-bit value identifying a logical unit in a

device. Also called LUN.

LOOKUP The action of obtaining and displaying data in a file.

LOW LEVEL FORMAT The first step in preparing a drive to store infor­
mation after physical installation is complete. The process sets up the
"handshake" between the drive and the controller. In an XT system,
the low level format is usually done using DOS's debug utility. In an
AT system,AT advanced diagnostics is typically used. Other third-party
software may also be used to do low level format on both XTs and ATs.

LUN See LOGICAL UNIT NUMBER.

MAGNETIC MEDIA A disk or tape with a surface layer containing par­

ticles of metal or metallic oxides that can be magnetized in different
directions to represent bits of data, sounds or other information..

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MAGNETIC RECORDING The use of a head, recording head, recording

media (tape or disk) and associated electronic circuitry for storing
data, sound or video.

MAGNETO-OPTICAL A storage medium similar to CD-ROM, except that

magneto-optical discs can be erased and rewritten thousands of times.
Also called MO.

MAINFRAME COMPUTER An extremely large (occupying the space of

entire rooms) and costly computer used for supporting many users
running programs similtaneously. See MINICOMPUTER, MICROSOM­
PUTER and RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY

MASTER DRIVE The primary (or first) IDE drive installed on a system.
For example, Drive C:.

MAX OUT Slang term meaning to use fully.

Mb See MEGABIT.

MB See MEGABYTE.

MCA Micro Channel Architecture. See MICRO CHANNEL.

MEAN TIME BEFORE FAILURE The average time before a failure will
occur. This is not a warranty measurement. MTBF is a calculation tak­
ing into consideration the MTBF of each component in a system and
is the statistical average operation time between the start of a unit's
lifetime and its time of a failure. After a product has been in the field
for a few years, the MTBF can become a field proven statistic.

MEAN TIME TO REPAIR The average time to repair a given unit. Limited
to a qualified technician with proper equipment. Also called MTTR.

MEDIA The magnetic layers of a disk or tape. See DISK/PLATTER.

MEDIA DEFECT A media defect can cause a considerable reduction of

the read signal (missing pulse or DROP-OUT), or create an extra pulse
(DROP-IN). See HARD ERROR MAP.

MEGABIT One million bits. Not to be confused with megabyte (see

below). There are usually 8 bits in a bit.

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MEGABYTE 1) 2 to the 20th power (l,024K). This is the industry stan­

dard definition. 2) One million bytes (exactly 1,000,000 bytes). This
definition is used by disk drive companies.

MEMORY Any device or storage system capable of storing and retriev­

ing information .

MICRO CHANNEL A 32-bit computer bus developed by IBM for its PS/2
series of computers.

MICROCOMPUTER A computer whose central processor unit (CPU) is

manufactured as a chip or a small number of chips. The PC and
Macintosh are examples of microcomputers.

MICROINCH One-millionth of an inch (uin).

MICROSECOND One-millionth of a second (us).

MILLISECOND One-thousandth of a second (Msec).

MINICOMPUTER A computer midway in size and processing power

between a MICROCOMPUTER and a MAINFRAME COMPUTER.

MINI-SLIDER HEADS Manganese/Zinc Ferrite Winchester heads.

Smaller, lighter heads with stiffer load arms than standard Winchester
heads. They allow smaller flying heights, and therefore higher bit and
track density, if they are made with smaller and narrower gaps.

MINI WINCHESTER A Winchester disk drive with 5-1/4 or 3 1/2 inch

diameter disks.

MNEUMONIC A shortened abbreviation for a series of codes.

MO See MAGNETO-OPTICAL.

MODIFIED FREQUENCY MODULATION A method of recording digital data,

using a particular CODE to get the flux reversal times from the data
pattern. MFM recording is self-clocking because the CODE guarantees
timing information for the playback process. The controller is thus
able to synchronize directly from the data. This method has a maxi­
mum of bit of data with each flux reversal. See NRZ and RLL.

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MOTHERBOARD The main circuit board in a computer on which the

CPU, main memory, system BIOS and any other built-in electronics
reside.

MULTIPROCESSOR A computer containing two or more processors.

MULTITASKING The ability of a computer system to execute more than

one program or program task simultaneously. Windows 95, OS/2 and
UNIX are examples of multitasking programs.

MULTIUSER The ability of a computer system to execute programs for

more than one user at a time.

NETWARE A network operating system developed by Novell

Corporation.

NEXUS The link between initiator, target and logical unit used to iden­
tify and I/O process. An CT_L (initiator, target, logical unit) nexus is
the most basic type of SCSI link. To send multiple I/O processes to the
same target and logical unit, an C T_L_ Q (initiator, target, logical unit,
queue) nexus is used.

NOISE Unwanted and usually interfering elctrical signals that inter­

fere with information signals (similar to radio static or TV interfer­
ence). Sources of noise in computers can be power supplies, ground
loops, radio interference, cable routing, etc.

NRI (NON-RETURN TO IERO) 1) User digital data bits. 2) A method of

magnetic recording of digital data in which a flux reversal denotes a
one bit, and no flux reversal a zero bit, NRZ recording requires an
accompanying or synchronization clock to define each cell time
unlike MFM or RLL recording.

ODD PARITY See PARITY CHECKING.

OFF LINE Processing or peripheral operations performed while not

connected to the system CPU via the system bus.

ONE-OFF A master CD-R usually intended for duplication purposes.

ONLINE Existing on a BBS.

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OPEN COLLECTOR A type of output structure found in certain bipolar

logic families. The device has NPN transistor with grounded emitter
that enables it to output to a low voltage level only. When the device
is inactive, an external resistor holds the device output at a high volt­
age level.

OPERA TlNG SYSTEM An operating system is a program which acts as

an interface between the user of a computer and the computer hard­
ware. The purpose of the operating system is to provide an environ­
ment in which a user may run programs. The goal of the operating sys­
tem is to enable the user to conveniently use the computer's
resources such as the CPU, memory, storage devices and printers.

OR A binary operation that compares two bits and yields a 1 if at

least one of the bits being compared is set to 1.

OS/2 A multitasking operating system for the PC developed by IBM

Corporation.

OUTPUT Processing data being transferred out of the computer sys­

tem to peripherals (Le., disk, printer, etc.). This includes responses to
user commands or queries.

OVERHEAD Time lost during an operation due to error checking or

other tasks that hinder the completion of the operation.

PARALLEL Sending bits in groups. See SERIAL.

PARITY A computer data checking method using an extra bit in

which the total number of binary 1's (or O's) in a byte is always odd
or always even; thus, in a odd parity scheme, every byte has eight bits
of data and one parity bit. If using odd parity and the number of 1 bits
comprising the byte of data is not odd, the 9th or parity bit is set to 1
to create the odd parity. In this way, a byte of data can be checked for
accurate transmission by simply counting the bits for an odd parity
indication. If the count is ever even, an error is indicated.

PARITY CHECKING See PARITY.

PARKING Parking the disk drive heads means the recording heads are
moved so that they are not over the platter's data area. Many drives
have an auto-park feature where the heads are automatically parked
when the power to the drive is shut off. Other drives require the user
to run some kind of parking software to park the heads.

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PARTITIONING Method for dividing an area on disk drive for use by

more than one disk operating system or for dividing large disk drives
into areas which the File Allocation Table (FAT) can deal with when in
use. The current IBM DOS maximum partition size is 2000MB.

PASSIVE TERMINATION The most common way of reduceing noise on

a cable. Network cables and SCSI cables use resistive passive termi­
nation.

PASSIVE TERMINATOR A terminator that provides a fixed-value imped­

ance match between the end of the SCSI bus and the cable. Passive
terminators are comprised only of resistors and are susceptible to vari­
ations in the power supplied by the host adapter. See ACTIVE TERMI­
NATOR and FORCED-PERFECT TERMINATOR.

PATH The DOS term "path" has three definitions and each involves
directories. A PATH may be defined as: 1) the names of the chain of
directories leading to a file; 2) the complete file or directory name; 3)
a DOS command.

P-CABLE A 6S-wire cable used for 16-bit SCSI-3 buses. P-cables can
be used with Q-cables for 32-bit SCSI-3 buses.

PCI See PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT.

PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT A 32-bit local bus developed by

Intel that allows peripherals to communicate directly with the CPU.

PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT Auxiliary memory, displays, printers, disk dri­

ves and other equipment usually attached to a computer systems' CPU
by controllers and cables (they are often packaged together in a desk­
top computer).

PIO See PROGRAMMED INPUT/OUTPUT.

PIPELINE A channel used to transfer commands, data or signals.

PLATED THIN FILM DISKS Magnetic disk memory media having its sur­
face plated with a thin coating of metallic alloy instead of being coat­
ed with oxide.

PLATTER The round magnetic disk surfaces used for read/write oper­
ations in a hard disk system.

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PLUG-AND-PLA Y An Intel/Microsoft standard for configuring add-on

cards and other devices so that user intervention is minimized. No
more switches, jumpers and wheels to fiddle with.

PLUG-IN CARD See ADD-ON.

POLLING A technique that discerns which of several devices on a con­

nection is trying to get the processor's attention.

POSTSCRIPT A printer language used to describe the text and graph­

ics to be be printed.

PRECOMPENSATION Applied to write data by the controller in order to

partially alleviate bit shift which causes adjacent 1 's written on mag­
netic data physically to move apart. When adjacent 1 's are sensed by
the controller, precompensation is used to write them closer together
on the disk, thus fighting the repelling effect caused by the recording.
Precompensation is only required on some oxide media drives.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE A method of doing a scheduled routine

observation or exchanging a part, prior to a breakdown of a piece of
equipment.

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD A circuit board IC and other components, like

the one attached to a drive. Also called PCB.

PROCESSING (DATA PROCESSING) The process of computer handling,

manipulating and modifying data such as arithmetic calculation, file
lookup and updating, or word processing.

PROGRAM A sequence of instructions stored in memory and execut­

ed by a processor or microprocessor. See also APPLICATION PRO­
GRAMS.

PROGRAMMED INPUT/OUTPUT A method of transferring data from a

device to the host computer's memory that requires the CPU to per­
form the transfer. PIO is slower than DMA.

PROTOCOL A set of conventions governing the format of messages to

be exchanged within a communications system.

P-TO-A TRANSITION CABLE An adapter used to connect 8-bit SCSI-1

devices using A-cables to a 16- or 32-bit SCSI-3 device using P-cables.

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Q-CABLE A 68-wire cable used in conjunction with a P-cable for 32­

bit SCSI-3 buses.

QUARTER-INCH CARTRIDGE (QICJ A tape format used for backing up

data. QIC tape is 1/4 inch.

QUEUING Grouping a series of commands in order to send them as a

single command, thereby reducing data transfer overhead.

RADIAL A way of connecting multiple drives to one controller. In

radial operation, all output signals are active even if the drive is not
selected. See DAISY CHAIN.

RAID See REDUNDANT ARRAY OF INEXPENSIVE DRIVES.

RAM See RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY

RAM DISK A system where part of the computer's random access

memory is used to simulate a disk drive. The RAM disk and its con­
tents will disappear if power is lost or the system is restarted. RAM is
far faster (microseconds ACCESS TIME) than disks (milliseconds), so
APPLICATION PROGRAMS which access the disk run faster.

RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY Memory where any locatiom can be read

from or written to in a random order. Random access memory usual­
ly refers to volatile memory where the contents are lost when power
is removed. The user addressable memory of a computer is random
access memory.

READ To access a storage location and obtain previously recorded

data.

READ-INTENSIVE A process that requires a lot of reading of data from

a device such as a hard disk.

READ-ONLY Something that can only be read from, not written to.

READ ONLY MEMORY A chip that can be programmed once with bits
of information. This chip retains this information even if the power is
turned off. When this information is programmed into the ROM, it is
called burning the ROM.

RECALIBRATE Return to Track Zero. A common disk drive function in

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which the heads are returned to track 0 (outermost track).

RECORD A single unit made up of logically related fields.

REDUCED WRITE CURRENT A signal input (to some older drives) which
decreases the amplitude of the write current at the actual drive head.
Normally this signal is specified to be used during inner track write
operations to lessen the effect of adjacent "bit" crowding. Most drives
today provide this internally and do not require controller interven­
tion.

REDUCED WRITECURRENT To minimize the effects of peak shift, on some

drives, the magnitude of the write current is reduced on some of the
innermost tracks. When installing a drive in a system, the number
requested is the first track number to begin the area of reduced write
current, that track and all subsequent tracks will be written with
reduced write current.

REDUNDANT ARRA Y OF INEXPENSIVE DRIVES A collection of storage

devices configured to provide higher data transfer rates and/or data
recovery capability. Also called RAID.

REGULAR SCSI 8-bit SCSI.

RESOLUTION With regards to magnetic recording, the band width (or

frequency response) of the recording heads.

RF Radio Frequency.

RIBBON CABLE A group of wires arranged in rows that comprise a sin­

gle flat cable resembling a ribbon.

RLL See RUN LENGTH LIMITED CODE.

ROM See READ ONLY MEMORY.

ROTATIONAL SPEED The speed at which the media spins. On 5 1/4" or

3 1/2" Winchester drives it is usually 3600 rpm.

ROUND-ROBIN A method of guaranteeing that a number of devices

will have an opportunity to be serviced. The round-robin method sim­
ply requires that every device is serviced in turn. After the last device
is serviced, the process begins again with the first one.

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RUN LENGTH LIMITED CODE 1) A method of recording digital data,

whereby the combinations of flux reversals are coded/decoded to
allow greater than one (1) bit of information per flux reversal. This
compression of information increases data capacity by approximately
50 percent. 2) A scheme of encoding designed to operate with the
ST412 interface at a dial transfer rate of 7.5 megabit/sec. The techni­
cal name of this specific RLL CODE used is "two, seven".

SASI Shugart Associates System Interface. The predecessor to SCSI.

SC See SELCTOR CHANNEL.

SCAM See SCSI CONFIGUREDAUTO-MAGICALLY

SCO UNIX A version, or flavor, of UNIX developed by Santa Cruz

Operations.

SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface. An intelligent bus for trans­

mitting data and commands between a variety of devices. The current
"high end" CPU-to-drive interface. See SCSI-II, SCSI III, FAST SCSI,
WIDE SCSI, FAST WIDE SCSI, FAST-20 and FAST-40 for various types of
SCSIs available.

SCSI-II The second generation of SCSI; includes many improvements

to SCSI-I, including FAST SCSI,WIDE SCSI, and mandatory parity check­
ing.

SCSI-III Commonly used to refered to "Wide SCSI", although this is

not the correct definition. SCSI-III is the third generation of SCSI;
introduces FAST-20 and FAST-40 as improvements to the parallel bus.
The standard also includes a number of specifications for high-speed
serial bus architecture such as SSA, FIBRE CHANNEL, and IEEE 1394.

SCSI BIOS A chip on [Link] host adapter that contains programs for com­
municating with the adapter and the bus.

SCSI CONFIGURED AUTO-MAGICALL Y A pending standard that will give

SCSI devices the ability to automatically select their SCSI IDs.

SCSI 10 A number used on SCSI devices to uniquely identify them

among other devices on the bus. Also referred to as a device ID.

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SECTOR A sector is a section of a track whose size is determined by

formatting. When used as an address component, sector and location
refer to the sequence number of the sector around the track.
Typically, one sector stores one user record of data. Drives typically
are formatted from 17 to 26 sectors per track. Determining how many
sectors per track to use depends on the system type, the controller
capabilities and the drive encoding method and interface.

SECTOR-SLIP Sector-slip allows any sector with a defect to be mapped

and bypassed. The next contguous sector is given that sector address.

SEEK The radial movement of the heads to a specified track address.

SEEK COMPLETE An ST506 interface signal from drive to controller

which indicates that read/write heads have settled on the desired
track and completed the seek.

SELECTOR CHANNEL An intelligent bus used on the IBM 360 mainframe.

SEQUENTIAL ACCESS Writing or reading data in a sequential order, such

as reading data blocks stored one after the other on magnetic tape
(the opposite of random access).

SERIAL Sending bits individually, one after the other. See also PAR­
ALLEL.

SERIAL STORAGE ARCHITECTUREA high-speed serial communication bus

developed by IBM for sending commands, data and status signals
between devices.

SERVO TRACK A prerecorded reference track on the dedicated servo

surface of a closed-loop disk drive. All data track positions are com­
pared to their corresponding servo track to determine "off-track/on­
track" postition.
Information written on the servo surface that the electronics of the
drive uses to position the heads over the correct data track. This infor­
mation is written on the drive by the servo track writer.

SETUP Program used by AT type computers to store configuration in

CMOS. This program is sometimes found in the system BIOS and can
be accessed from the keyboard. On other systems, the program is on
diskette.

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SHIELDED Containing a metal cover to keep out unwanted interfer­

ence from the environment. A shielded connector has a metal cover.
A shielded cable has a foil wrapping or braided metal sleeve under the
plastic covering.

SHROUDED HEADER CONNECTOR A device connector with a plastic

guard around its perimeter. The shroud ensures that all the pins on a
cable are plugged into the device. Shrouded connectors also have a
notch on one side so that the cable can only be inserted in one direc­
tion.

SILICON Semiconductor substrate material generally used to manu­

facture microprocessors and other integrated circuit chips.

SINGLE-ENDED A SCSI bus configuration in which each signal is car­

ried by a signal wire. Single-ended buses are more susceptible to
noice than differential buses.

SINGLE-TASKING The ability to perform only one process at a time.

DOS is a single-tasking operating system.

SKEWING Some low-level formatting routines may ask for a Head

and/or Cylinder Skew value. The value will represent the number of
sectors being skewed to compensate for head switching time of the
drive and/or track-to-track seek time allowing for continuous
read/write operation without losing disk revolutions.

SLAVE DRIVE The secondary drive installed in a IDE system. For exam­
ple, drive D:.

SMD (STORAGE MODULE DEVICE) An 8" mainframe and minicomputer

disk drive interface standard.

SMD (SURFACE MOUNTED DEVICE) A CHIP in a smaller integrated surface

package, without connection leads.

SNAIL-MAIL Regular old, lick the stamp, seal the envelope, and then
sit and wait for several days mail. See E-MAIL.

SOFT ERROR A bit error during playback which can be corrected by

repeated attempts to read.

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SOFT SECTOR MODE A convention, defined by software, of setting a

variable number of sectors per track in direct relationship to the
drive's FCI rating in regards to the area of media that passes beneath
the head. This scheme takes advantage of the fact that, in actual sur­
face area, the outermost tracks are longer than the innermost.

SOFTWARE APPLICATION PROGRAMS The Disc Operating System and

other programs (as opposed to HARDWARE). The instructions or pro­
grams, usually stored on floppy or hard disks, which are used to direct
the operations of a computer, or other hardware.

SOFTWARE PATCH Software modification which allows or adds func­

tion not otherwise available using the standard software program.

SOLID-STATE Electronics not utilizing vacuum tubes.

SOUND CARD An add-on card used to play and/or record audio.

SPINDLE The rotating hub structure to which the disks are attached.

SPINDLE MOTOR The spindle motor is the electro-mechanical part of

the disk drive that rotates the platters.

SSA See SERIAL STORAGE ARCHITECTURE.

ST-506/ST-412 INTERFACE An early industry standard interface

between a hard disk and hard disk controller. In the ST-506/St-412
interface, the "intelligence" is on the controller rather than on the
drive. See INTERFACE STANDARD, ESDI, and SCSI.

STAND-ALONE Able to operate without support.

STEP An increment or decrement of the head positioning arm to

move the heads in or out, respectively, one track from their current
pOSition. In buffered mode (open loop drives), the head motion is
postponed until the last of a string of step pulses has been received.

STEPPER MOTOR The stepper motor is the electro-mechanical part of

the disk drive that positions the heads by step pulse on the tracks of
the disk to read and write data.

STEP PULSE The trigger pulse sent from the controller to the stepper
motor on the step interface signal line to initiate a step operation.

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STEP TIME The time required by the drive to step the heads from the
current cylinder position to a target cylinder.

STICTION A slang term used in the drive industry to describe the con­
dition when Winchester heads become "stuck" to a disk. This occurs
when the disk lubricant hardens under the head.

STORAGE CAPACITY Amount of data that can be stored in a memory,

usually specified in kilobytes (KB) for main memory and floppy disk
drives and megabytes (MB) for hard disk and tape drives.

STORAGE DENSITY Usually refers to recording density (BPI, TPI, or

their product,AREAL DENSITY).

STORAGE LOCATION A memory location, identified by an ADDRESS,

where information is to be read or written.

STORAGE MODULE DRIVE Storage module drive interface. An interface,

used in larger disk drives, Le., 8" & 14" drives.

SUSTAINED SPEED The rate at which data can be transferred continu­

ously. See BURST SPEED.

SYNC Shortened form of synchronized. Events that happen at the

same time.

SYNCHRONOUS DATA Data sent, usually in serial mode, with a clock

pulse.

SYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER A method of sending data that allows many

bytes of data to be sent before acknowledgment is received from the
target. Only data can be sent in synchronous mode. Commands, mes­
sages and status must be transmitted in asynchronous mode.

SYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER NEGOTIATION The process of determining if a

target is able to send/receive data using synchronous transfers.

TAPE DRIVE A sequential access memory device whose magnetic

media is tape in a cassette, reel or continuous loop.

TARGET A device that responds to commands from a device (initia­

tor).

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TERMINAL A screen and keyboard combination device used to inter­

act with a computer. Terminals are usually used to access a mainframe
computer.

TERMINATE AND STAY RESIDENT A program that resides dormant in the

computer's memory until triggered by another program or by a
device. Also called TSR.

TERMINATION A technique used to reduce echoing, ringing, and noise

on a transmission line.

TERMINATOR 1) An electrical circuit attached to each end of a SCSI

bus to minimize signal reflections and extraneous noise. SCSI defines
passive, active and forced-perfect termination schemes. 2) A movie
starring Arnold.

TERMPWR Terminator power.

THIN FILM HEADS A read/write head whose read/write element is

deposited using integrated circuit techniques rather than being manu­
aUy fabricated by grinding ferrite and hand winding coils.

THIRD·PARTY DMA See DMA.

TPI Tracks per inch.

TRACK The radial position of the heads over the disk surface. A track
is the circular ring traced over the disk surface by a head as the disk
rotates under the heads.

TRACK ACCESS TIME See AVERAGE ACCESS TIME.

TRACK FOLLOWING SERVO A closed-loop positioner control system that

continuously corrects the position of the disk drive's heads by utiliz­
ing a reference track and a feedback loop in the head positioning sys­
tem. See also CLOSED LOOP.

TRACK PITCH Distance from centerline to centerline of adjacent

tracks (TPI divided into 1.0). New drives have track pitches approach­
ing 3000 TPI.

TRACKS PER INCH Track density, number of tracks per inch.

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TRACK WIDTH Width of data track. Also called core width of

Read/Write Head.

TRACK ZERO Track zero is the outermost data track on a disk drive.
In the ST-506 interface, the interface signal denotes that the heads are
positioned at the outermost cylinder.

TRACK ZERO DETECTOR An obsolete technology that RECALIBRATES by

sensing when infrared beams between an LED and infrared sensitive
photo-transistor are blocked by the track zero interrupter (TZI). In
newer drives, the track position is encoded in the servo signals.

TRANSLATION In IDE applications, the conversion from physical head,

sector, and track numbers to their logical equivilents.

TRUNCATION In IDE applications, cylinder truncation can limit drive

capacity. This occurs in older machines which do not have a BIOS sup­
porting more than 1024 cylinders.

TSR See TERMINATE AND STAY RESIDENT.

TUNNEL ERASE An erase scheme where both sides of the recorded data
are erased when writing data to elimate track to track interference.
This is primarily used on floppy disk drives.

TWISTED PAIR Two wires twisted together to reduce susceptibility to

RF noise.

TWISTED-PAIR FLAT CABLE A group of twisted pairs of wires arranged

in rows that comprise a single flate cable. Twisted-pair flat cables are
less susceptible to noise than are ribbon cables.

ULTRA SCSI See FAST-20.

UMB Upper Memory Block. See UPPER MEMORY

UNFORMATTED (CAPACITY) Drive byte capacity before formatting.

Maximum capacity of a disk drive before formatting = (bits per track)
x # of heads x # of cylinders. See MEGABYTE.

UNIX A multitasking operating system used on a variety of computer

types, including PCs.

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UPGRADE PATH Generally, with disk products, a family having multi­

ple products with varying capacities such that the system storage
capacity can increase with changing application requirements simply
by using a different disk drive within the product family.

UPPER MEMORY Memroy in the PC that is between 640K and 1 MB.

This memory area is used for BIOS addresses and can be used to store
TSRs and other drivers. Upper memory is divided into 64K subsec­
tions called upper memory blocks (UMBs).

USENET A collection of message areas accessed via Internet.

VERIFICATION This feature lets the computer go back and read what
it just wrote to disk to ensure the data was written correctly.

VIDEO ELECTRONICS STANDARDS ASSOCIATION (VESA) A standards body

that promotes video hardware and software specifications. VESA is
also the organization governing the VL-BUS.

VL-BUS (VLB) VESA Local Bus. A 32-bit local bus promoted by VESA
for communicating directly to the CPU rather than through the ISA or
EISA bus.

VOICE COIL MOTOR An electro-magnetic positioning motor in the rigid

disk drive similar to that used in audio speakers. A wire coil is placed
in a stationary magnetic field. When current is passed through the
coil, the resultant flux causes the coil to move. In a disk drive, the
CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY is attached to the voice coil motor. Either a
straight line (linear) or circular (rotary) design may be employed to
position the heads on the disk's surface.

VOLATILE MEMORY Memory that will be erased if power is lost.

Typically, MAIN MEMORY is volatile, and AUXILIARY MEMORY is non­
volatile and can be used for permanent (but changeable at will) stor­
age fo programs and data.

WAN Acronym for Wide Area Network.

WEDGE SERVO SYSTEM A certain part of each TRACK contains servo

positioning data. Gaps between each sector contain servo data to
maintain head stack position on that cylinder. Identical to EMBEDDED
SERVO.

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WIDE SCSI A 16-bit implementation of the SCSI-II standard, common­

ly referred to as SCSI-III. 68 pin connectors are commonly used with
WIDE SCSI. MAximum transfer rates are 20-40Mbytes/sec.

WINCHESTER DRIVE A disk drive with a Winchester style (floats on air)

heads and non-removable (fixed) disks sealed in a contaiment-free
housing.

WINDOWS A multitasking operating system for the PC developed by

Microsoft Corporation.

WINDOWS NT A high-end, cross-platform, multitasking operating sys­

tem also developed by Microsoft Corporation.

WORD Number of bits processed in parallel (in a single operation)

by a cpu. Standard word lengths are 8,16,32 and 64 bits (1,2,4 or 8
bytes).

WORM See WRITE ONCE, READ MANY.

WRITE To access a storage location and store data on the magnetic

surface.

WRITE CURRENT The amount of electrical current used to drive a mag­

netic recording head. The amount of write current necessary to satu­
rate the magnetic media in different cell location vary.

WRITE FAULT Disc drive interface signal to the controller used to

inhibit further writing when a condition exists in the drive, which, if
not detected, would cause improper writing on the disk. A "Write
Fault Error" may occur if an operating system detects this bit is set or
is unable to verify data written to a disk.

WRITE-INTENSIVE A process that requires a lot of writing of data to a

device such as a hard disk.

WRITE ONCE, READ MANY A storage medium that can be written to only
once, but read many times. Also called WORM.

XOR A binary operation that compares two bits and yields a 1 only
if the bits being compared are different.

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XSMD Extended storage module drive interface. A popular electrical

interface for 8" drives used in minicomputer and mainframe applica­
tions.

X3.131-1986 The document describing the specifications of the SCSI­

1 standard.

X3.131-1994 The document describing the specifications of the SCSI­

2 standard.

X311 0 The ANSI committee responsible for organizing, realizing, and

promoting SCSI standards.

IONED RECORDING (IBR) A media optimization technique where the

number of sectors per track is dependent upon the cylinder circum­
ference. I.E., tracks on the outside cylinders have more sectors per
track than the inside cylinders. ZBR is a trademark of Seagate
Technology. Zoned Recording is used to maximize the capacity of all
modern hard disk drives. Also referred to as Zone Bit Recording.

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A-cable ............................................ 377, 397,407

Appel,Andrew ............................................... 323

Access Fixed Disk ......................................... l 09

Apple Computer.................................. 6, 45, 282

AccessTime ...... 2, 7, 53,119,283,377,380,394,

Apple Hard Drive Toolkit.. .............................. 81

408,415
Apple Macintosh ............................ 23, 79, 81, 91

Acculogic ............................................... 315, 326

Apple Macintosh System Disks ....................... 81

Acculogic IDE ............................................... 315

Application Program .............. 379, 384, 387, 400

Active Terminator........................... 377, 394, 406

Application Programs ............. 379,384,387,400,

Actuator ....... l0-11, 13,22,39,377,383-384,397

407-408,413

Adaptec AHA................................................. 172

Archive .............................. 25, 117,305-306,309

Adaptec Controllers ...................................... 171

Archive DDS-2 ............................................... 305

Adaptec SCSI Programming Interface ........... 378

Areal Density .................................. 379, 397, 414

Adaptec-ASPI-Driver...................................... 327
ARRL ...............................................................22

Adapter ................................................ 45, 47, 49

ASCII. ..................................................... 327, 379

Address ..... 29-30, 35-37, 39,41-42,49,53,55-56,

ASIC................................................................ 13

69,72,92,96, 104-105, 108, 174-177,378,

ASME-American Society Mechanical Engineers...... 379

381,385-387,390,393-394,398,411,414
ASPI. ....................................... 84-85, 91, 378-379

Address Access .............................................. 394

ASPI-DOS Driver............................................ 315

Address Mark ......................................... 378, 387

ASPI-TOOLS...................................................316

Adjustable Interleaving ................................. 378

ASPI4DOS ........................................................ 61

AK-47 ..................................................... 104, 174

ASPIDISK......................................................... 61

AK-47 ISA SCSI-II Controller ............................. v

ASPITOOL ..................................................... 315

Allocation Length ................................. 34-35, 38

Asynchronous .................................. 91, 379, 414

American Broadcasting Corporation ................ 2

AT Adapter ..................................................... 317

American National Standards Institute... 19, 43,378

AT Clock Stretch ............................................. 96

American Signal Corps ..................................... 2

AT Interface ............................................. 20, 379

Amiga IDE ..................................................... 324

AT Mode ........................................................ 193

Amphenol .......................................................65
AT-Bus.............................................................. 52

ANSI. ........................................................... 9,378

AT-IDE............................................................ 184

ANSI SCSI ..................................................23,43

ATA Packet Interface ....................................... 30

ANSI SCSI-II. .................................................... 23

ATAPI.. ..................................... 22, 25, 30-31, 379

ANSII ..................................................... 320, 326

ATAPI CD-ROM............................................... 31

API-Application Programming Interface ....... 379

AttemptingTo Recover Allocation Unit XXX..... 107

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Autloader P .................................................... 306
Bodo, Martin ...................................................... 3

Autocore ....................................................... 316

Boot .... 57, 59,61-63,76,80,85,101,103,105-107,

Autodetection ............................................... 380

109,316,318-319,327,382

[Link].............. 119, 316, 318, 323, 331

Boot Mgr Pgm ............................................... 318

Automatic Backup of Files ............................. 379

Boot Transfer ................................................. 382

Auxiliary Memory ............ 380, 389-390,406,417

Bootup ................................................... 317, 382

Auxiliary Storage Devices ............................. 380

Buffers .............................................. 63,119,121

Average Access Time ..................................... 380

Building a Real Multimedia PC ..................... 284

Average Data Transfer Rate ..................... 311-312

Bulletin Board System ................................... 382

Azimuth ......................................................... 380

Burst Speed ................................................... 382

B-Cable .......................................................... 380

Bus ............... 23, 30, 33, 38, 44, 49-53, 55-56

B-DOS ............................................................ 381

58,62-63,65,71,74,79-80,91-92,96,99-100,

Backup ...............70,290-291,304-305,319,331,380
102-103,105,109,175-177,186-187,189,197,

Backward Compatibility................................ 380

304-305,329,377,379,381-383,389,392-394,

Baloney Slicer ................................................ 2-3

398-399,401,403-404,406,410-412,415,417

Barrier...................................................... 75,101
Bus Clock Speed....................................... .58, 96

BaseAddress ..................... .55, 105, 108, 174-176

Bus Compatibility Floppy Drives .................. 176

Base Address Floppy Drive ............................ 175

Bus Mastering .......... 30, 50, 53, 99,383,389,394

Base Address SIMM Type ............................... 176

Bus Mastering Compatibility........................... 99

Basic Drive Operation ........................ ;...... 9, 377

Bus Scan .................................................. 91,109

Baud Rate ...................................................... 380

Bus Slots ........................................................ 383

BCAI-Byte Count After Index ........................ 381

Bus Speed .. .52-53,63,92,175-176,186,305,329

BDOS ............................................................. 381

Bus Wait States .......................................... .58, 96

BDOS-The Basic Disk Operating System ....... 381

Byte Definition ................................................ 35

Beep .............................................................. 316

Bytes .... 4-5, 29-30, 36-37, 42, 72, 87,113,119,281,

Beepcode ......................................................316
321,382-383,386,395-396,400,403,414,418

BFI................................................................. 396
Cable .......... 22-25, 44-45, 60-61, 63-68,79-81,93,

Bi-Directional Bus ......................................... 381

95-96,102-103,105,191,377,380,390,394,

Binary..... 15,61, 327, 378, 381, 383-386, 389,405,418

401,404,406-409,412,416

BIOS Address ................................................. 381

Cabling ..... 45, 63-65, 67, 79, 82,95,97,102,104,

BIOS Basic Input ........................................... 381

107-109

BIOS Bench Mark .......................................... 316

Cache ............ 86-87, 118-121, 174-177, 180, 187,

BIOS Benchmark Program ............................ 316

189,197,288,316,383,389

BIOS ROM.......................... 20, 56-57,60,72,100

Cache Programs ............................................ 120

BIOS Sign-On Banner .................................... 104

Caching Algorithm ........................................ 175

Bit ..... .5-6,16-17,23,27,30,34-42,44,52,83-86,

CAM-Common Access Method ...................... 383

282-284,379-382,388,390-391,394-396,
Capacity..... 3-7, 10, 13, 15-17,21-22,25,29-30,33,

402-405,407,409-410,412,418-419
35,37,53,59,70-75,84,89,100-102,111-112,

Bit Cell Length Physical ................................ 381

114,180-181,279,287,289-292,304-309,311-312,

Bit Cell Time .................................................. 381

321,330-331,383,385,392,394,400,410,414,

Bit Density Expressed ................................... 381

416-417,419

Bit Jitter......................................................... 381

Capacity Amount.. ................................. 383, 414

Bit Shift ............................................ 27, 382, 407

Cardlock ........................................................ 316

Bits Per Inch .................................. 379,381,388

Cards ........ 2-3, 6, 16,45,49,52,56-58,62,69,84,

Boards ....... .49-50, 52, 55-58, 63, 72, 96,102-104,

91-92,96,99-101,103-105,171,378,383

118,172,187
385,388,400,407

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Cardtalk V2 ....................................................316
Coded Information Interchange ....................379

Cardtalk V3....................................................317
Coldboot .......................................................323

Carriage ... 9-13,113,293,380,383,396-397,417

Command ..... 24, 33-42,69,71,73-74,77,85,89,

Carriage Assembly ................... 383, 396-397,417

91,106-109,117,119,304,379,383-385,

Cartridge .............. 8, 172,288-289,291,293-294,

406,408

306-310,408
Command Chaining Combining ...................385

Cartridge Type Length Tracks Capacity ...307-308

Command Descriptor Block.................... 38, 385

CCAT Controllers.......................................... 173

Command Op Code ........................................ 33

CCS................................................................383
Command-A ....................................................81

CD Handling Hazards ....................................285

Common Access Method ..............................385

CD MEDIA ...................................... 279, 281-282

Common Command Set.. ...................... 383, 385

CD-ROM Standards........................................280
Common Error Messages ........................ 99, 107

CD-audio........................................................291
Common Installation Problems ............... 95, 104

CD-I ........................................................ 281-282

Compact Disk Read Only Memory ............... 279

CD-R Compact Disk Recordable ................... 383

Compaq Computer .........................................20

CD-ROM..... 6-7, 22, 30-31, 43, 70, 84-85, 97,117,

Compaq DOS ................................................ 10 1

279-285,290-291,314,379,384-385,
[Link] Failure .......................................... 100

392-393,401-402
CompsurfNovell ..................................... 89, 318

CD-ROM-Compact Disc Read Only Memory....384

Connector Pinout............................................61

CD-ROM Drive ......... 280, 282-283, 290, 393, 401

Connectors...... 44-45, 65, 79, 377, 383, 386, 391,

CD-ROM Duplicator ........................................vii

397,412,418

CD-ROM Drive Operatlon.............................280

Conner IDE Card ........................................... 173

CD-ROMTowers .............................................viii
Conner Peripherals .................... 6-7, 20,173,211

CD-ROM XA...................................................281
Conner Peripherals Controllers .................... 173

CD-WO ..........................................................284
Control Cable ....................................... 22,64-66

CD-Writers .................................................... 307

Controller ....... 20, 22-25, 29, 44-45, 50-53, 55-59,

CDC Wren III Series ...............................211-212

61,63-65,69,71-74,76,79,83-86,89,91-92,

CDC Wren V Series ........................................212

95-97,99-109,114,118-121,171-175,177-189,

Cell ...................................... 16-17, 381, 404, 418

192-198,288,293,303-307,311,315,321,323,

Central Processor Unit ................... 384-385, 403

325,378,380-381,385,387-390,398-401,403,

Centronics....................................... 67-68, 79, 81

407-409,411,413,418

Centronics Cable ........................................67-68

Controller Information ............................ 55, 171

Centronics SCSI Cable ....................................68

Controller Kit ................................................325

Check Condition................................... 37-38, 40

Controller Setup ..................................... .55, 305

Check FDISK................................... 106-107, 109

Converting Imprimis to Seagate Numbers ...... 115

Checking Unit-Attention ...............................327

Copyright Notice ..........................................314

Chkdsk................................................... 108, 317

Core International ......................................... 117

Choosing a CD-ROM Drive ...........................283

Core Memory ................................................386

Choosing a Hard Drive And Controller.......... .51

Coretest .......................................... 117, 316-317

Clanton, Larry ...............................................318

Correct Enclosure Cabling ..............................67

Clock Rate ..................................... 384, 392, 400

Correct ID .....................................................317

Closed Loop ............... .4, 280, 289, 384, 396, 415

Covers ........................................................... 321

Cluster Size ...................................................384

CPU Central Processing Unit ........................ 386

CMOS Drive Type Tables .................................99

CPU-to-drive ..................................................410

CMOS Parameters.................................. 111, 320

Cross Talk Interference .................................386

CMOS Setup...................... 50, 58, 72, 74, 96, 320

Cross-platform............................................... 386

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CRT................................................................ 385
Disable Floppy .............................................. 174

CSC AK-47 VESA SCSI-II................................. 174

Disable Main .................................................. 317

CSC BBS...................................................43,104
Disk Access ..................................................... 86

CSC Benchmark Tests .................................... 311

Disk Array Enclosures ..................................... viii

CSC Caching ESDI Card ................................ 174

Disk Assembly.......................................... 10, 397

CSC FastCachePCMCIA Controller.................. .iv

Disk Cache Memory ...................................... 389

CSC FastCache .................... .57, 62,120,175-176

Disk Drive Operation....................................396

CSC FastCache XI0 Floppy............................... v

Disk Drives .... 1,5-7,9-13,15-16,18,20-22,25,27,

CSC IDE FastCache ....................................... 176

45,63,81,91,104-105,113-114,280,290-291,

CSC PCI.. ................................... 62, 305-306, 311

293,313,380,387,390,396,399,406,414,416,

CSC PCI SCSI-III ..............................................62

419

Cyclic-Recundancy-Check. ............................ 386

Disk Error ...................................................... l 09

Cylinder Addressing ...................................... 3 78

Disk File ......................................... 389, 393, 400

Cylinder Barrier ....................................... 75, 101

Disk Format.. ........................................... 83, 395

Cylinder Skew .............................................. .412

Disk Operating System ................................. .413

D. Driver ........................................................ 317

Disk Storage ...................... 3-4, 304, 389-390, 392

D-Sub Connector........................................... 386

Disk Storage,Auxiliary................................... 390

Daisy Chain ........................... 22-23, 79,387,408

Disk Storage Facility.......................................... 4

Data Cable ............................................ 22, 64-65

Disk Storage Unit ............................................ 3-4

Data Compression .......................... 281, 304-305

DMA Channels ......................................... 99, 103

Data Encoding .............................. 9, 15,387,396

DMDRVR ......................................................... 85

Data Recovery Software ................................ 318

Dolby, Ray.......................................................... 3

Data Transfer Rate ......................................... 388

DOSASPI. ........................................................ 84

Davis, Michael ............................................... 316

DOS AT..........................................................314

DbIBuffer....................................................... 326
DOS Buffers ................................................... 119

Decoding Codes .............................................. 16

DOS Compatibility Mode ................................ 84

Dedicated Servo System ................................ 388

DOS Driver ...................................................... 56

Defaults .................................................. 117,174

DOS Fastopen ............................................... 119

Defect Free ...................................................... 73

DOS FDISK .......................................... 70, 76, 83

Defect List.. .......................................... 34, 37, 89

DOS Format ............................................... 75, 77

Defect List Length ........................................... 37

DOS Partitioning ................................ 60,75, 101

Defect Locking ................................................ 96

DOS Smartdrv ............................................... 120

Defect Logical Block Address .......................... 37

DOS V.5 ..........................................................327

Defragmenting .................................. 80, 118-119

Double Buffering ........................................... 326

Desk Runner Drivers .................................... 317

DoubleSpeed SCSI......................................... 393

Deskrunner PCMCIAAdapter ....................... 318

Downward Compatibility .................. 23, 45,310

Device Driver A ..................................... 388, 401

Drive Cabling ....................................... 63, 65, 95

Device ID ..................................................... 389

Drive Failure .......................................... 107, 380

Devices ............. 2, 18,23,30,44-45,47,51,71,74,

Drive Filter ...................................................... 15

79-80,82,84-86,91-92,105-106,109,172,174-177,
Drive Jumpers .........................................65,211

184,189, 198,289-290,323,378,380-383,385,388,
Drive Select ............... 60-61, 63-67,102,387,390

393-394,396,398,400-401,405,407,409-411
Drive Setup .......................................... .59, 63-64

Diagnostic Utility .......................................... 321

Drive Type ...... .58-59,70-72,74,96,99-100, 109,

DigitaIAudioTape ...................................... 3, 310

288, 390-391

Digital LinearTape ................................... 85, 310

Drvsys ............................................................ 318

Direct Memory Access ...................... 30, 389-390

DS1 Confusion ................................................ 60

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DTC Controllers ............................................ 177
Feedback. ........................ .4, 13-14,384,393,415

DTK Controllers............................................ 182

File Allocation Table ......................... 83, 393, 406

Dual Floppy Drive ...........................................66

FineTuning ....................................... 57, 117,121

Dual Hard Drive ..............................................66

Fire Wire .................................................. 45, 304

Duplicate SCSI ID............................................80

Firmware Upgrade ................................... 91, 322

DVD .................................................... 7,291-292

Fixed Disk Present ........................................ 108

Dykstra, Sean .................................................319

Flashcard ....................................................... 315

Dynaboot ......................................................318
Floppy Address ....................................... .56, 175

Dynamic link Library....................................391

Floppy Controller..... 24, 56, 102, 175, 182,303,306

ECC ................................ 36, 42, 73, 281, 391-392

Floppy Drive A......................................... 63, 330

EGA ............................................................... 117

Floppy Drive B ........................................ 63, 330

EISA ........ 49, 52,177, 18()"181, 189, 197,382,391

Floppy Drive Enable ..................................... 174

417
Floppy Drive List ........................................... 288

Electro-Static Discharge .................................391

FloppyTape .................... l02, 303, 305, 307, 309

Embedded Servo .............................. 14, 391, 417

FlopticaL.................................................... 7, 287

Encoding Tree ................................................. 17

Flux ChangeLocation ....................................394

Enhanced IDE ............. 21, 29-31, 51, 83, 391-392

Flux Reversals .................................. 15, 395,410

Enhanced Mode ......................................... 62, 86

Forced-Perfect Terminator....... 377, 394-395, 406

Enhanced Small Device Interface ............ 22, 392

Format ................. 33-34, 58,60,69-77,81-83,89,

Erasable Drive Capacities ..............................292

103-104,107,111,117,119,172-173,177-198,

Erasable Optical Drives ..... 8, 51,62, 29()..291 , 293

28()"282, 309, 314-315, 317-318, 320-323, 325,

Error Correction Code ..................................392

378,383-384,394-396,398,401,407-408

Error Reading Fixed Disk .............................. 108

Format Unit ................................................ 33-34

ESCON................................................... 304, 392

Formatted Capacity..............6, 59, 71, 73,100,102,

ESCON An mM..............................................392
311-312,394

ESDI Defect Tables...........................................92

Formatted Capacity Actual ............................394

ESDI Drive ]umpering................................60-61

Formatting ESDI Drives...................................73

ESDI DriveTypes.............................................71
Formatting MFM Drives ..................................72

ESDI Hard Drive ...................................... 65, 174

Formatting RLL Drives ....................................72

ESDI Interface ...................................... 22, 65, 71

Formatting SCSI Drives ...................................74

ESDI Sector Sparing ...................................... 102

Full Height Drive-Winchester........................ 395

Everex Controllers ........................................ 182

Future Codes ................................................... 18

Exabyte Corporation .....................................309

Future Domain Controllers ........................... 182

Extended Chipset ...........................................57

Future of SCSI ................................................ .45

Extended Floppy.............................. 57, 108,330

FWB................................................................. 91

Extended Length Tapes .................................307

Gigabytes ........................................................30

External Drives .......................................... 65, 67

Ginsburg, Charles ..............................................3

Faraday, Michael ................................................ 1

Glossary......................................................... 377

Fast File Access ..............................................327

Graphical Hard DriveTest ............................. 314

Fast SCSI. ................... 23-24, 43-44,120,393,410

Half Height Drive-Winchester ....................... 396

Fast SCSI-ll..............................................305-306
Hard Disk BIOS ...............................................83

FAST WIDE SCSI .................................... 393, 410

Hard Drive List.. ..................................... 113-114

Fast-20 .................................... 390,393,410,416

Hard Error Map .............................................396

FAST-40 .................................................. 393, 410

Hard Sector Mode ......................................... 396

FastCache ....................... 57, 62, 85,120,175-176

Hardware Compatibility Problems ............ 91, 99

Fastopen ................................................. 119-121

Head Addressing ............................................378

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Head Carriage·· ..................................... 9-13, 113
IDSCAN ........................................................... 59

Head Crash .................................................... 397

IEEE-Institute of Electrical/Electronic Engineers .. 398

Head Landing & Take-off-Winchester............ 397

Image Compression Manager ........................ 282

Head Landing Zone....................................... 397

Image-Backup Mode Used ............................. 398

Head POsitioner.............................. 377, 393, 397

Imbedded Drive Electronics .............. 63, 70, 398

Helical Scan ........................... 3-4, 6,30,308,310

Improper BIOS.............................................. 105

Hewlett Packard .............................. 236-238, 291

Incorrect Drive Parameters ........................... 103

Hexadecimal .................................................. 397

Industry Standard Floppy Drives .................. 287

Hiddir ............................................................ 319

Install Fastopen ............................................. 121

High Density Compact Disk ......................... 291

Integrated Drive Electronics ............ 20, 379, 399

High-density A-cable ...................................... 397

Intelligent Peripheral Interface ....................... 24

History of Disk Drives ....................................... 1

Interface Standards .................................... 19, 43

Honest Capacity ..................................... 304-306

Interface ................. 21-2S, 71,399,410,413,416

HostAdapter........ 71, 97,172,182-183,188,192,

Interleaving ..................................... 378, 399-400

315,377,394,398,406,410
Internal SCSI.. .................................... 65, 80, lOS

HP Jukebox ................................................... 293

International Standards Organization........... 280

mM AT Compatible BIOS Limitations ............. 30

Interrupt Floppy Drive ................................. 176

IBM DBOA.............................................. 240-241

Interrupt Select Options ............................... 174

IBM DHAS .............................................. 241-242

Invalid Media Type ........................................ l 08

IBM Diagnostics .............................................. 72

IPI Interface ..................................................... 24

IBM DOS ................................................ 120, 406

IRCC ................................................................ 19

IBM DPRA ..................................................... 242

IRIG ................................................................. 19

IBM Driver..................................................... 327

IRQ ............................................ 56, 174-17S, 400

IBM DSAS ............................................... 242-244

IRQ Settings .................................................. 175

IBM DVAA .....................................................244

ISA Bus ............. 52-53, 55-56, 58, 92, 96, 392, 398

IBM ISA ........................................................... 52

ISA Bus Base BIOS Address ............................. 56

IBM MFM......................................................... 29
ISA Bus DMA Channel .................................... S6

IBM Task File .............................................. 20,86

ISA Bus Extended Setup .................................. 96

mM-AT. .........................20,29-30,86,89,92,398
ISA Bus 1.......................................................... 92

IBM-AT MFM....................................................89
ISA Motherboards ........................................... 57

IBM-PC .............................................................. 6
ISA SCSI. ........................................................ 120

IBM-XT..................................................... 56, 399

Japan Victor Corporation ................................. .4

ID PCMCIA.................................................... 317
Johnson, Reynold B........................................... 2

ID Scan ............................................................ 60
Jumper Function Default Jumper........... 174-175

IDEAdapter.................................... 320, 324, 326

Jumpering ........................... .55, 59-61,63-64,96

IDE Address Drive Interrupt......................... 177

KB .................................................. 310, 400, 414

IDE Drive Cabling ........................................... 63

Kilobyte ......................................................... 400

IDE Drive Jumpering.......................................60

Kodak Photo CD .................................... 283-284

IDE Drive Master ............................................. 93

Kummer, Christoph....................................... 315

IDE Drive Types .............................................. 70

LAN Local Area Network. ............................. .401

IDE FastCache ............................................... 176

Landing Zone...................... 14, 40, 113,397,401

IDE Installation ...................................... 100, 319

LBA............................................. 71, 83, 111, 321

IDE Limitations ............................................... 29

LED....................................................... S, 60, 416

IDE Master ..................................................... 103

Local Bus ............................................... 401, 417

IDE-3 Adapter ................................................ 326

Logical Blocks Available .................................. 71

Identify IDE...................................................320
Logical Unit Number.................................... .401

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Long BootTime ............................................. 103
Microsecond..................................................403

Long Format Time ......................................... 103

Microsoft Backup ........................................... 85

Longshine Controllers ................................... 183

Microsoft Corporation ..................................418

Low Level Format.. ... 104, 314-315,320-322,401

MicrosoftWindows................................. .52, 120

Low Level Formatting IDE Drives ...................74

Millisecond....................................................403

LUN Logical Block Address .................. 35, 39,41

Mini Winchester ............................................403

LUN Reserved............................................34-42
Mini-Slider Heads......................................... .403

LUN Reserved BytChk RelAdr.........................41

Minicomputer .............................................. .403

LUN Reserved RelAdr ...................... 35-36, 41-42

Miniport......................................................84-85

LUN Reserved SlfTest Dev............................. .40

Mneumonic ...................................................403

Mac SCSI .........................................................82

Mobilemax Deskrunner ................................325

Macintosh ..... 6, 23,79-81,91,317,326,386,403

Mode........ 33-35, 52,61-63,71,74,76,84,86,91,

Macintosh CPU................................................80
99,101,107, 180-181, 193,281,283,316-317,

Macintosh Drive Installation ...........................79

319,324,379,382,390,393,396,398,413-414

Magnetite .......................................................... 1
Mode Select. ............................................... 33-35

Magnetophon Recorder.................................... 2
Mode Sense .......................................... 33, 35,71

Main Memory............ 30, 379-380, 384, 386, 393,

Modified Frequency Modulation ....... 16, 21, 403

404,414,417
Motherboards.................... 50, 52, 57,83,92,187

Mainframe Computer..................... .402-403, 415

MPC Standards ..............................................283

Master Boot Record.........................................85

MS DOS...................................................... 57, 75

MasteringYour Own CD-ROM ......................284

MS Smartdrive ...............................................326

Matching CMOS Tables ................................... 99

MS Word ..........................315,317-318,323,325

Maximum Capacity.............. 29-30, 305, 307,416

Msec .............................................................. 403

Maxtor Colorado, .......................................... 114

Mullin, John T..................................................... 2

Maxtor Corporation.................... 6, 114,313-314

Multi Drive ESDI Cabling ................................65

Maxtor ESDI. .................................................318

Multi Drive MFM .............................................64

Maxtor IDE .............................................320-321

Multiple Drive Support Under DOS.............. 103

Maxtor SCSI. ..................................................321

Multisession Photo CD..................................283

MBOOT Boot Manager Program................... 327

Narrow Card ...................................................84

Mbytes........................................................... 390
Narrow Differential. ......................................237

MCA Micro Channel Architecture................ .402

Narrow SCSI ............................................ 44, 305

McMfee Virus Clean ......................................316

Narrow Single Ended .............................237-238

Mean Time Before Failure ..............................402

National Association of Broadcasters.............. 19

Mean Time To Repair.................................... .402

National Semiconductor.......................... 17, 303

Media Defect.................................................402
Native LBA ......................................................71

Medium Error..................................................37
NCL Controllers ............................................ 183

Megabyte ......... .5, 21, 74,101,279,402-403,416

Netware Loadable Modules ........................... 101

Meisner, David ...............................................317

Nikon ............................................................292

Memorex........................................................... 4
No BIOS................................................. 104, 192

Memory Base Address Setting ....................... 174

No Drivers.......................................................62

Memory Installed .......................................... 329

No Drives ...................................................... 100

Memory Transfers............................................92
No-spins ........................................................ 102

MFM Drive Types ............................................70

Noble, David L...................................................3

MFM Encoding ...................................... .5, 21-22

Non System Disk........................................... 109

Micro Channel ............................................. .403

Non-Enhanced................................................. 29

Microinch......................................................403
Non-recorded ................................................396

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Non-Return To Zero................................. 16, 404
Preventative Maintenance .............................407

Novell Compsurf.............................................89
Printed Circuit Board ................................... .407

Novell Corporation ....................................... .404

PRML Encoding ..............................................28

NT SCSI Miniport Drivers ...............................84

PRML Technology............................................ 27

Oersted, Hans Christian .................................... 1

PROTOCOL ........................................... 396, 407

Old DOS Limitations .......................................75

Q-cable ..........................................................408

OMTI Controllers .......................................... 185

QIC-02 ................................................ 24-25, 304

Open-loop ............................................... 12, 377

QIC-36 .............................................. 25, 190,304

Operates ............................ .45, 49,187,393,400

QIC-40 Interface ..............................................24

OP11 ........................................................... 57-58

QIC-80 ........................................................... 309

Optical Disk Capacity ................................... 292

Quarter-Inch Cartridge ................................. .408

Optical Disk Drive Technology ..................... 289

QuarterDeck DOS Protected Mode Interface ..324

Optical Jukeboxes.........................................293
Queing Grouping ......................................... .408

Output System .............................................. 381

Random-Access Memory.............................. .402

Overhead Time ..................................... .400,405

Rated Average Seek. ................................311-312

P-cable ................................................... 406,408

Rated Capacity .......................................305-306

P-To-A Transition Cable ................................ .407

Rated MTBF............................................ 311-312

Paper Holerith ...................................................2

Read ...... 3, 7, 9, 13, 18,22,27-28,33,35-36,40,58,

Paradox ......................................................... 119

86,89,96-97,107,109,114,279-280,284,290-291,

Parameter List Length ................................ 34, 40

304,309-310,321,324,377,381,383-384,386-387,

Partition Compatibility....................................76
389,393-399,401-402,406,408-409,411-418

Partition Limit .................................................76

Read Capacity............................................ 33, 35

Partition Resizer ............................................ 324

Read Data ............................................. 9, 86,114

Partitioning Method ..................................... .406

Read Extended .......................................... 33, 36

Partitions Defmed ......................................... 108

Read Long .................................................. 33, 36

Passive Termination .......................................406

Read Many ............................................. 290, 418

PC DOS .................................................... 75,319

Real-Mode Geometry ......................................84

PC SCSI.......................................................... 100
Real-Mode Geometry Support ........................84

PC-AT..................................................... 259, 379

Reassign Blocks .................................... 33, 36-37

PC-bus ESDI ....................................................73

Reassign Blocks Defect List ............................37

PC-Cache ................................................ 120-121

Rebooter ....................................................... 324

PCI Bus Mastering ...........................................50

Recalibrates...................................................416

PCI Interface ...................................................49

Reduced Write Current................................ .409

PCI SCSI .......................................................... 53

Redundant Array of Inexpensive Drives .......409

PCI Wide SCSI-III Controller ........................... .iv

Reel Tapes ..................................................... 308

PCMCIA White Papers ...................................328

Reservation Identification ...............................38

Phase Locked Loop ......................................... 17

Reserved Start .................................................40

Photo CD................................................282-284
Reversed Cables ................................ 64, 95,102

Pkunzip.......................................... 313, 324, 326

Reversed SCSI Cable ..................................... 105

PKWare ......................................................... 313

Reversing SCSI ................................................65

Pated Thin Film Disks Magnetic ................... .406

Rezero Unit ............................................... 33, 39

Plug N Go External Parallel IDE Adapter ...... 324

RF Radio Frequency ..................................... .409

Plug-and-Play .................................................407
Ribbon Cable .................................................409

Power Supply ..................... 61, 81,104,322,324

Ricoh .................................................................8

Power-up ............ 71-72, 82, 91, 96,100,103,107

Ripterm .........................................................324

Precompensation............................. 73, 114,407

RLL Cabling .....................................................64

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RLL Code.......................................................410
SCSI-IV......................................................... : ... 25

RLL Encoding ............................. 17-18, 21-22, 73

SCSISCAN...................................................... 316

ROM Basic ..................................................... 109

Seagate Controllers ....................................... 184

ROM BIOS ................... 56,60,71,74,83,89,192

Sector Addressing .................................. 378, 398

ROM BIOS Support......................................... 83

Sector Interleave ........................................... 118

Rotational.. ..... 17-18, 22, 387, 395, 398,401,409

Sectors Per Track.... 29-30,57,59,71,73,76,101,

Rotational Speed .......................................... .409

111,113,320,330,391,396,411,413,419

Run Idscan ......................................................59

Seek. ........ 9, 13-14,33,39,73,117,120,310-312,

Run Length limited .................... 17, 21, 409-410

325,377,380,382,399,411-412

Run Length Limited Encoding ........................ 17

Seek Complete ....................... 377, 380, 399,411

Running Coretest .......................................... 117

Seek Extended........................................... 33, 39

SASI-Shugart Associates System Interface ....... 410

Self-extracting................... 314-318, 320-324, 326

SCAAdaptor ....................................................47
Self-extracting PKZIP V2............................... 324

SCSI APls .......................................................379

Send Diagnostic .............................................. 40

SCSI Arbitration ...............................................91

Servo Track ....................................................411

SCSI BIOS ................................................ 74, 410

Setup ....... 50, 55, 57-60,62-64,72,74,77,92,96,

SCSI Buzzwords ..............................................43

104,120,305,320,411

SCSI Cable Identification ................................67

Shadow RAM .......................................... 104-1 05

SCSI Cabling .............................. .45, 97,104,109

Shrouded Header Connector ....................... .412

SCSI Command Reference.............................. 33

Shugart,Alan................................................... 5,7

SCSI Command Set Issues ...............................91

Shugart Associates .............................. 20, 25, 410

SCSI Controller Drive Types .......................... 100

Single Connector Assembly ....................... 44,47

SCSI Device .............. 79, 81-82, 91,103,327,401

Single Drives ...................................................64

SCSI Devices Found ...................................... 109

Single-Ended .......................................... 389,412

SCSI Disk.........................................................91
Slave Compatibility..........................................93

SCSI Drive Cabling ..........................................65

Small Computer Systems Interface ...... 6, 23,410

SCSI Drive Jumpering .....................................61

SMARTDrive ....................................... 86-87, 326

SCSI DriveTypes .............................................71

SMARTDrive Write .....................................86-87

SCSI Drives ........ 22, 24-25, 31, 33, 44, 61, 65, 71,
SMARTDrive Write Caching .......................86-87

73-74,89,96-97,186,305,311,321,325
SMD Interface .................................................24

SCSI Format................................................73-74
SMRTD1XT ...................................................326

SCSI IDs ................................................... 81,410

Soft Error ............................................... 392, 412

SCSI III ..........................................................410

Soft Sector Mode ........................................... 413

SCSI Installation ............................... 64, 107,325

Sony Corporation .......................................... 310

SCSI Interface .......... 23, 25,44,89,283,304,310

Sound Card ...................................................413

SCSI Jumper Location ................................... 212

Speed Cache ................................................. 120

SCSI Mechanic For Windows '95 & NT...........vii

Spindle Motors ....................................... 9-10, 18

SCSI Parity Jumpers ........................................97

Spinup.............................................. 82, 322, 326

SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface .......410

Spinup Option .............................................. 326

SCSI Support ...................................................84

Start Diagnostics ............................................. 33

SCSITermination ..................................... 64, 105

Start Up ...........................................................80

SCSI-Devices.................................................. 315
Start Up Drive .................................................80

SCSI-What Flavor Should I Buy? .................... .45

Startup Disk Control Panel.. ....................... 80-81

SCSI-I. .................................................23,43,410
Step Pulse ......................................................413

SCSI-II .................................................... 171,410

Step Time .......................................................414

SCSI-III...........................................................410
Stepper Motor Servo Systems ......................... 12

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Storage Capacity Amount ............................. .414
Translation In IDE ........................................ .416

Storage Density...................................... 388, 414

Troubleshooting ...................................... 99, 318

Storage Dimension .................................. 91, 188

Truncation ............................................... 84,416

Storage Dimension Controllers ..................... 188

Truncation In IDE .........................................416

Storage Module Device ........................... 24, 412

TSR .........................................................415-416

Sun Microsystems ...........................................45

Twisted Data Cables ..................................... 106

Surface Mounted Device ...............................412

Twisted-pair...................................................416

Sustained Speed ............................................414

Ultra SCS.................................................... 24, 44

Synchronous Transfer ....................................414

Ultrastor Controllers ..................................... 188

System BIOS.............. 59, 117,329,391,404,411

UMB Upper Memory Block ..........................416

System Bombs .................................................80

UNFORMATTED..................... 107, 291, 394, 416

System File ......................................................80

Unit XXX ....................................................... 107

System Folder...................................................80
Unit-Attention ...............................................327

System Hangs On Power Up......................... 105

Universal Drive Duplicator ..............................vi

System Notes ................................................. 329

Universal IDE Parameters.............................. 111

System ROM.................................................. 105

UNZIP............................................................324

Tape Backup ................................... 3, 30, 85,331

User Definable ...................................... 59, 70-71

Tape Drive ....... 4, 25,55,105,303-307,310,380,

Verification Length ......................................... .41

389,414
Versions of MS-DOS....................................... 101

Tape Drive Interfaces ....................................303

VESA Local Bus ....................................... .52, 417

Telegraphone .................................................... 1
VESA VL-Bus Loading Problems ......................92

Teletype Corporation ........................................2

VGA .......................................... 56, 104, 117,283

Terminate and Stay Resident ....................... .415

Video Electronics Standards Association ..... 52, 417

Termination Power.................................. 65, 105

Virus Check ............................ 106-107, 109,317

Terminator ......... 61, 65, 79, 81, 95,377,394-395,

VirusScan.......................................................325

406,415
Vlademar Poulsen ............................................. 1

TermPwr .......................................................415
Voice Coil Servo ......................................... 12-14

TERMPWR Terminator ................................. .415

Voice Coil Servo Systems ................................ 12

Test.. ............. 33, 40, 89, 117, 119,285,311,314,

Volatile Memory ........................................... .417

316,321
Wait States ............................. 57-58, 96, 186,329

Test Unit Ready ......................................... 33,40

Wangtec Controllers ..................................... 190

Tested Average Seek ............................... 311-312

Warmboot .....................................................323

Tests IDE .......................................................318

Wedge Servo System .................................... .41 7

Thermal Problems ......................................... 106

Western Digital Controllers .......................... 190

Thin Film Heads ........................................... .415

WHAT IS SCSI-III? .......................................... .43

Third-Party DMA ...........................................415

Wide Area Network ...................................... .41 7

Track Access Time .........................................415

Wide Differential.. .................................. 237-238

Track Following Servo ................................. .415

Wide SCSI. ...... 23-24, 44-45, 47,53,67,390,393,

Track Pitch Distance .................................... .415

410,418

Track Width ..................................................416

Wide SCSI Cable............................................. 67

Track Zero ............................................. 408, 416

Wide SCSI-II. ..................................................304

Track Zero Detector .....................................416

Winchester Disk Drive ............... 3, 380, 394, 403

Transfer Length ..................................... 35-36, 41

Winchester Drives .................. 389, 394, 397, 409

Transfer Rate ..... 2, 17,21-22,24,49,117-118,287,

Windows NT ................... 44, 51, 77, 85,101,418

305-307,311-312,314,388,410
Windows '95 Tape Back Up ..............................vi

Translated LBA.................................................71
WORM Drive Capacities ............................... 292

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Write Current................................................ 418

Write Data ........................ 86, 114,395,407,413

Write Extended ......................................... 33, 41

Write Fault Disc ............................................ 418

Write Fault Error ........................................... 418

Write Head .............................. 387, 401, 415-416

Write Long ................................................ 33,42

Write Once .................................... 279, 290, 418

Write Precomp ........................................ 73, 114

Write-Intensive .............................................. 418

Xenix ............................................................. 198

XOR ....................................................... 392, 418

XSMD Extended............................................ 419

XT Interface .................................................... 20

XT-IDE ........................................................... 184

Ye-Data .......................................................... 288

Zapdisk .......................................................... 104

ZBR ...............................................................419

Zip Drives ............................................... 287-288

Zone Bit Recording ...................................... .419

20-pin .................................................... 22,64-65

25-pin ...................................................... 65,200

2socket .......................................................... 314

35mm............................................................ 282

3rdparty .......................................... 315, 324-325

5-jumper........................................................ 258

50-pin ...................... 25, 65, 79, 81,203,206,208

50-wire .......................................................... 377

9-pin .............................................................. 238

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