[geeks] FC/AL: SPARCstorage Array on PC?

[Patrick Giagnocavo]

On Nov 13, 2006, at 4:36 AM, Arno Kletzander wrote:

> Hello folks,
>
> noticing the current FC/AL discussion:
> I recently acquired a Sun SPARCstorage Array from University Surplus 
> (partially populated with erased disks, two optical interface modules 
> installed) which I'd like to put into use sometime soon. I do have the 
> corresponding sBus FC/AL interface card, but since my Sun project is 
> nowhere near "taking off" anytime soon, I'd like to know if I can also 
> interface the Array to a PeeCee (yes, it's *him* again - save your 
> flammable liquids, please...).
>

No chance, period.  Instead, get an older small system like a 
SparcStation 20 and set that up.  They can be had for cheap or free.

--Patrick