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Re: Changing out drives on a 170: any "gotchas"?

Nate Gelbard wrote:
Will the 170 accept non-IBM part number SCA drives?

The short answer is no. The 170 will only accept drives from a limited list of IBM AS400/iSeries specific models. Anything else will report as failed.

My 170 has 4x8g drives and an empty expansion bay.
I'd like to throw a couple 73gig SCA drives in there.
The prices for IBM 170 drives are insane for the $/meg.

Will it work with aftermarket parts?

There were some 3rd parties (BCC,,) that offered drives which emulated IBM IBM AS400/iSeries disks. Reviews were mixed at best. You can check the archives for more information.


Keith

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