John Robertson wrote:
> Well, it turns out that the FP17W-50L is the drive used in my 9100A/FT
> (has things like "SAMPLE" and Engineers disk" written on its cover)
> that allows me to write 1.44 (1.2?) HD discs. Just did a backup that
> would require 10 regular floppies on 5 HD floppies...somewhat handy.
> Still am looking for more ways to archive the system.
>
> Tried to find a PDF of anything on that floppy online, but nothing has
> shown up so far. Was thinking if I know the full parameters of this
> drive, then other 1.44s may well be able to be used. Note whatever
> drive you test it must be able to be set to D0 (drive 0) or the 9100
> can't find it at all.
>
> Not sure of the pinout for the 9100A/FT floppy port...
>
> John :-#)#
Got another floppy to work - Fujitsu M2537B11D. Jumper settings are
"DS0" and "RY". Seems to read & write HD just fine on the 9100A/FT.
John :-#)#
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