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=== Linux Support ===
 
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If connected at boot time, the drive is hdc.  Hotplugging is not yet supported, as far as I know (well, it nearly works.  The new drive will be found, but the kernel will quickly panic).
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If connected at boot time, the drive is hdc.  Hotplugging between this & another non-IDE device works fine (the kernel doesn't realise it's disconnected), between this and DVD the kernel will recognise the new drive, but panic.
  
 
=== Also known (in IBM literature) as.... ===
 
=== Also known (in IBM literature) as.... ===

Revision as of 19:21, 10 August 2005

Ultrabay II HDD Adapter Tray

This is an adapter to connect an additional HDD to the Ultrabay II

Features

  • Takes any 700 series HDD's that are contained in a 770-style "sardine-tin" or a 760-style push-on HDD.
  • Can be used with any 2.5" HDD, if you gut a push-on HDD for the adapter.

IBM Partnumbers

11J8941

Linux Support

If connected at boot time, the drive is hdc. Hotplugging between this & another non-IDE device works fine (the kernel doesn't realise it's disconnected), between this and DVD the kernel will recognise the new drive, but panic.

Also known (in IBM literature) as....

ThinkPad's supporting this drive