Title

DEC RP06, 178 MB removable Disk Pack

Manufacturer

Digital Equipment Corporation

Description

The RP06 was the successor to the RP04 and RP05 multi-platter large disk drives. The actual drive was a Memorex 677-01, OEM'd by DEC, who added interface electronics.

As a MASSBUS device, it did not have a specific device controller, but used the appropriate MASSBUS controller. A maximum of 8 drives were supported per controller; drives could be dual-ported, to allow access from two different controllers.

Used on the DEC 10 and VAX

There was actually a service that came around and washed these drives for companies. One controller could control 8 disk packs.

Subject

$35K for drive & disk pack, $25K for controller

Extent

20" diameter

20 lbs