wtb: Wide-SCSI box for 2 units of 5.25inc - Page 1
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author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2019, 06:58:43 pm
content: hi guysI am looking for a little Wide-SCSI box for two units of 5.25".Let me know if you have.

author: guenthert
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2019, 09:08:47 pm
content: When I was interested in such, I went to Weirdstuff in Sunnyvale. Unfortunately they closed shop last year. Their web site states that they sold all their inventory to outback (outbackequipment.com). Their web site however claims that they don't haveanyproducts in the 'computer parts & accessory' section.

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2019, 09:34:49 pm
content: On eBay I cannot find a dual unit box, just big towers for 8 units.In theory even boxes for tape-drivers (LTO, DLT) should be ok, in the practice: no, they are not, due to stupid design like custom metal stoppers which prevents me from installing a common SCSI unit like a DVDRAM.One week ago a friend bought a DLT unit and it comes with a BOX that is physically made for a 2U SCSI 5.25" unit, but it has custom metal stoppers, and this is not good.I am located in Europe, importing from the USA is very expensive. I'd prefer something within Europe.

author: testpoint1
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2019, 01:46:52 am
content: Quote from: legacy on April 28, 2019, 06:58:43 pm5.25“ is for CDROM, as usual, CDROM use the 50pin, not 68pin.

author: notsob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2019, 01:52:42 am
content: You could possibly try a few of thesehttps://www.eevblog.com/wiki/index.php?title=Enclosure_Manufacturers

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2019, 06:56:59 am
content: Quote from: testpoint1 on April 29, 2019, 01:46:52 am5.25" could easily be for a tape or MO drive as well.

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2019, 07:53:28 am
content: Quote from: testpoint1 on April 29, 2019, 01:46:52 amIt was not a mistake. I confirm thatI need an ultra wide connector(68pin) on the back of the box, and an ultra wide cable inside the box.p.s.my MO is UWIDE.Isn't there a forum or a market place dedicated to vintage computers? Or a place with better chance to find old equipment like a SCSI box?EEVBlog looks more dedicated to electronic equipment and measurement tools (DSOs, LAs, voltmeters, ...)Anyway, thanks in advance for hints

author: DC1MC
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2019, 10:52:02 am
content: Something like this ?https://www.disctech.com/External-SCSI-Case-C50M-2-x-5-25-Bayshttps://www.disctech.com/External-SCSI-Case-HD68F-LVD-U320-One-5-25-Bay-Brand-New

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2019, 06:16:50 am
content: Quote from: DC1MC on April 29, 2019, 10:52:02 amyup, exactlyhope to find something within Europe in order to save money.Those guys seem to use only FeDex, and it adds 90usd for the S/H, plus importing fees.Anyway, it's exactly what I am looking for.

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2019, 11:20:19 am
content: Does it have top be new?If not, look for an old external DLT drive?

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2019, 01:25:59 pm
content: Quote from: CJay on May 01, 2019, 11:20:19 amAlready considered, and as I wrote above, DLT boxes tend to be specifically made for DLT-units.You won't believe it until you note that it misses 2mm in the measurement of wide from side to side so your SCSI box doesn't fit it without modding it. And even if it fits the upper part of the frame is empty because a 2U DLD has its screws only on the bottom!Modding a frame is a lot of work, which might end in the wrong way. Another problem is holes, and metal stoppers, again ... I found they are usually customized, so they are all in the wrong position.Drilling a couple of holes is not a problem, but removing metal, or even worse, have to solder some sheets of metal, is something that I'd really like to avoid.