On Sat, Sep 15, 2001 at 06:23:11PM +0100, rb wrote:
> Wilko Bulte wrote:
> > 
> > On Sat, Sep 15, 2001 at 05:16:34PM +0100, rb wrote:
> > >
> > > I've just acquired a DEC 3000/400 (32MB, 1.05GB, OpenVMS) with a CD-ROM
> > > but no caddy. Can anyone advise if this device takes a generic caddy or
> > > if I need something "DEC". I've got a boatload of old drawer-type SCSI
> > 
> > This is probably an RRD42 which is a Sony drive. And uses standard caddies.
> 
> That's good to know...I might just have a lead on one of those! I
> vaguely remember them from ...ooooh, must be six or seven years ago...
> :c)

Yep, they are old. In some cases you have to remove the plastic wrapper,
open the drive, and dust-off the lens assembly. Symptoms are that it does
not 'see' that a disc is inserted.

> > You need a drive that allows itself to be jumpered for 512 bytes/block.
> 
> I've got around 10 old drives sitting in a slave unit. I'll have a look
> and see how they'll allow themselves to be jiggered...

OK. 

> Can I just say thanks for the speed of response! Much impressed! Thanks
> Wilko...

You are welcome.
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