I've used these mobile racks for a longer time now and I must say I'm still
convinced. Even after several hundred plug in and pull out activities there
seem to be no problem in data transfer. And as you allready said, they are
cheap (I paid $15). Used in a SCSI system they allow you to change hard
drives while the system is running.

Oliver Dammann

> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Dr. Dean K. Kukral
> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 1998 6:30 PM
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> Subject: [PCBUILD] Mobile Rack Longevity?
>
>
> I have recently incorporated into my systems several
> "Mobile Rack" removable hard drive bays (these have
> been discussed recently here) which have what appears
> to be a Centronics-like plug as a docking mechanism.
>
> (These look to be very useful as I can keep my own
> stuff on one drive and keep a client's stuff on another
> drive, plugging them in and out as needed.)
>
> My question pertains to the longevity of these plugs.  I
> wonder if I should avoid plugging and un-plugging my
> hard drives as much as possible, or if these are very
> robust and can be plugged in and out many times
> before wearing out?
>
> I know a few of you swear by these devices and I wonder
> if you have seen any wear out over frequent use?
>
> The ones I bought were $25, and saved me $5 for
> mounting hardware, so they are not real expensive
> and might be very useful over the long run, but I
> can't afford to have them go bad after ten or twenty
> swaps!
>
> TIA,
>
> Dean Kukral
>