Re: RAMFAST SCSI: Rev.B. question

[JJeffries@psu.edu (Jason Jeffries)]

In article <4fe3ap$2or@lynx.unm.edu>
buggie@musca.unm.edu (stephen e buggie) writes:

> 
> 
> 1) What's the difference between Rev. B and the newer versions?  Will it 
> be compatible with Zip-GS 7/64?

Yes, I've been using a Rev. B (with 3.0j ROMS) card with my Zip. Aside
for the refusal to reset now and then (you sometimes have to try to
reset several times--no biggie), it works fine. I can't say exactly
what the different revisions mean, except that the D can handle 1 meg
of cache, whereas the older cards maxed out at 256k.

> 2) When I install the card, will it leave intact the 7 partitions already 
> in use on my Quantum 239 meg HD?

It should. I'll take you to the setup screen when first installed,
where you can set up your partition mapping.

> 3) Where is the company that markets RamFast?   The warranty card in the 
> manual says Miamisburg Ohio, but I think I read once it is somewhere else.

It was CVTech, but I think Sequential handles them now.

> 4)  If upgrades are available, are they worth the cost to Rev. C or D???

Upgrades on the ROMs are available, and each upgrade supports more
devices. It'll only really matter if the ROM you've got now doesn't
support a device you're trying to connect.

> 5)  Ive made a tentative $10 deal to get a burned out RamFast with its 
> internal cable for $10.   If it is Rev. C or D, can the ROMs just be 
> swapped to the Rev. B Ramfast that works????   Would such a chip-swap be 
> risky to the good card's health???   [BTW, the Rev. B card lacks an 
> internal cable ---- I am buying the burned out RamFast mainly to get the 
> cable....

I believe that the Rev. C's ROMs can be used on the Rev. B card, but
the Rev. D is a complete redesign, and I have my doubts as to the ROMs
compatibility with your Rev. B card. It won't damage the card, though,
if you give it a go and it doesn't work.

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