SGI: Hardware

Well... let's start this! :)

- SCSI HardDisks :
Note : Any half-height or low-profile SCSI drive with an 80-pin SCA interface should work when attached to the Octane's internal SCSI bus, so this list is far from comprehensive.

1. SGI IBM DDRS-39130W S95D
2. Seagate Cheetah ST173404lCV (73GB, 10k)
3. IBM DRHS COMP IEC-950 (36GB, 7200)
4. Seagate Cheetah ST336706LC (36GB, 10k)
5. Fujitsu MAS3367NC (36GB 15K)
6. Maxtor AtlasII series (various capacities, 15k)

- SCSI -> ATAPI Adapters :

1. ACARD AEC-7722 ATAPI/IDE device on LVD (80MB/sec) SCSI bus.
2. Yamaha V769970
3. Yamaha V781180

- XIO SCSI

1. Octane Ultra SCSI XIO Option Board (also called the MSCSI board)

- PCI SCSI :

1. QLogic QLA1040 (SE)
2. QLogic QLA 1040D (HVD)
3. QLogic QLA1240D (HVD)
4. QLogic QLA1080 (SE)
5. QLogic QLA1280 (SE)
6. QLogic QLA12160 (SE/LVD) (33 or 66MHz versions will work, but the Octane PCI bus is limited to 33MHz)

- XIO Fibre Channel :

1. SGI 2-Port 1GB FC (p/n 030-0927-00x; requires Octane-style XIO latch)

- PCI Fibre Channel :

1. QLogic QLA2200
2. Prisa NetFX

- PCI FireWire (IEEE-1394) :

1. Adaptec 4300 (Red PCB)

- PCI Gigabit Network Cards :

1. SGI p/n 9210289 (3C996B-T-SGI1)
2. Any Tigon3 gigabit cards should work with this hack , these include Compaq NC7770, 3Com 3c996B-T
(needs the B)

- PCI Audio :

1. SGI RAD Digital Audio PCI
2. M-Audio Revolution 7.1 (also available from SGI as the DM 8)

- PCI Serial

1. SGI PCI Serial I/O Option Board , part number 030-1657-003(SGI marketing code PCI SIO UFC) confirmed by Teddy
2. Digi ClassicBoard PCI (available with 4 or 8 RS-232 ports - confirmed by jan-jaap )

- Misc. XIO :

1. Origin2k/Onyx2 Digital Video Option (DIVO) - ( p/n 030-1305-00x or 030-1046-00x; requires Octane-style XIO latch )
2. The Octane Compression Option was intended for use with MGRAS graphics. This article explains how it can be made to work with VPro/Odyssey graphics (though there have been issues reported with later revision V12s).

- CD-ROM Drives :

- SCSI CD-ROM Drives :

1. SGI External CD-ROM (bootable; Granite case, Toshiba mechanisms of varying speeds)
2. Toshiba TXM3401E1 (does audio cd's, but requires caddies)
3. Plextor PX12TSe
4. Plextor PX20TSe
5. Plextor UltraPlex 40x

- CD-RW Drives :

- SCSI CD-RW Drives :
Note : Unless indicated, successful use as PROM boot device and/or audio-over-SCSI have not been verified.

1. Plextor CD-R PX-R820T 1.08
2. Plextor Plexwriter 12/10/32
3. Plextor Plexwriter 40/12/40S
4. Sony CRX145S 10x4x32
5. Yamaha CRW4416SX 4x4x16
6. Yamaha CRW6416SX 6x4x16
7. Yamaha CRW8424SX 8x4x24
8. Yamaha CRW8824SX 8x8x24
9. Yamaha CRW2100SX 16x10x40
10. Yamaha CRW2200SX 20x10x40

- SCSI DVD-ROM Drives :

1. SGI External DVD-ROM Drive (bootable; SGI Model CMN020; Klingon Gray enclosure)
2. Pioneer DVD-304S ( bootable, audio-over-SCSI )
3. HP C4315 (an OEM'd Pioneer 304S - HP enclosure requires modification - bootable, audio-over-SCSI )
4. Pioneer DVD-305S ( bootable, audio-over-SCSI not yet tested)
5. HP C7499B (an OEM'd Pioneer 305S - bootable, audio-over-SCSI )

- DVD-R/RW :

- DVD-RAM Drives :

- SCSI DVD-RAM Drives :

1. Matshita (Panasonic) LF-D291 (SCSI)

- DAT/DDS :

1. Archive Python 4324RP

- DAT/DDS2 :

1. Seagate CTD8000H-S (says *Octane Option* on the label)

- DAT/DDS3 :

1. HP C1537A DDS-3 Drive
2. Sony SDT-9000

- DAT/DDS4 :

1. SGI Model P-DATA20-EXT (Sony SDT-S1100 mechanism; SGI p/n 013-3168-00x)
2. Sony SDT-SDT10000 /SDT-11000
3. Quantum (formerly Seagate) Scorpion 40 SDT2401LW (IRIX specific configuration info available in this manual )

- DLT :

1. DEC TZ88 (DLT4000 20/40GB mechanism; edit /var/sysgen/master.d/scsi to ensure proper function)
2. DEC TZ89 (DLT7000 35/70GB mechanism; edit /var/sysgen/master.d/scsi to ensure proper function)

- 3.5" Floppy Drives :

1. Teac FD-235 HS

- Removable Drives :

1. Imation LS-120 (SCSI)
2. Iomega Zip 100 (SCSI)
3. Iomega Zip 100 Plus (SCSI/Parallel)
4. Iomega Jaz (SCSI; 1 and 2GB versions)

- Magneto-Optical (MO) Drives :

1. Fujitsu MCM3064SS
2. Fujitsu MCM3130SS
3. Fujitsu MCJ3230SS

Note : A detailed bilingual guide by Diego A. De Giorgio [ Generatrix ] can be found here: The MOD/M.O.D. (Magneto Optical Drive) IRIX FAQ

- PS/2 Mice/Keyboards :

1. Genius KB-06XE PS/2 Slim Keyboard
2. Genius NetScroll 120 PS/2 Basic Optical Mouse

- SCSI Scanners :

1. Epson Perfection 636
2. HP ScanJet 5P
3. HP ScanJet 6300C

- USB Mice/Keyboards :

1. Logitech MX518 USB Optical Mouse ( via a no-name USB>PS/2 Adapter )

- Tablets :

1. Wacom Intuos (serial interface)
2. Wacom Intuos2 (serial interface)

- PCMCIA Card readers :

- SCSI PCMCIA Card readers :

1. Adtron SDDS PC Card Drive (Caveat: You need to set the speed on the SCSI ID you're using to 5MB)

- Monitors
Note : A properly wired 13w3 to HD15 adapter or cable is required. Most generic 13w3 to HD15 adapters are wired to the Sun version of 13w3 which may cause display issues if used with an Octane. If the advertisements says an adapter "works with Sun, IBM and SGI", it probably doesn't without modification. SGI made a 13w3 to HD15 cable for the Octane, the part number is 018-0881-002.

1. Acer P243W 24" LCD 1920x1080 ( 13w3>HD15 with proper cable or adapter )
2. BenQ G2110W & G2110WA (Sub-D VGA-only) --tested with V12 and Schleusel's 1680x1050 vfo. Works fine.
3. Compaq P1220 (Octane/ESI/ESI+TRAM)
4. Dell P991 19" CRT (works with 13w3 adapter with pins pulled)
5. Dell P1130 21" CRT 2048x1536 (HD15) (other manufacturers, including HP, have versions of the P1130 with similar specifications)
6. Dell FP1800 18" LCD 1280x1024 (13w3>HD15 connection)
7. Dell 2001FP 20.1" LCD 1600x1200_60 V12 (13w3>HD15 connection)
8. Dell 2007WFP 20.1" LCD 1280x1024_60 on EMXI tested only (13w3>HD15 connection)
9. Dell 2405FPW, 1920x1200_60 (13w3>HD15 connection)
10. Dell 2407WFP 24" LCD 1920x1200_60 V8 or V12 graphics (13w3>HD15 connection)
11. Dell 2407WFP 24" LCD 1920x1200_60 V12 graphics w/DCD (DVI connection)
12. Dell M770 (CRT - 13w3>HD15)
13. Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24" 1920x1200 IPS. Max 60Hz refresh.
14. HP LP2475W H-IPS 24" Flat Panel
15. I-Inc CY199D, 1280x1024, driving analog through the VGA port.
16. Lenovo ThinkVision L220x , SoG capable - will work with generic 13W3->HD15 adapter <reported by jade_angel >
17. LG Flatron L1718S, 17", it is said to work with Indigo2 R10K/IMPACT.
18. LG Flatron L1732TQ 17" 1280x1024 (13w3>HD15 connection)
19. LG L1942P, 19" letterbox, vesa mount, accepts SOG, has both VGA and DVI inputs with source selection and pivots into portrait.
20. LG L1942T, 4:3 format, 13W3 to HD15 VGA.
21. LG L222WS plugged by vga with an adaptator. It works fine in 1680x1050 with a MGRAS video card (on IRIX only for the moment)
22. LG L225WS 22"
23. LG Flatron E2242T, 21.5", 4:3 and 16:9 format, 13W3 to HD15 VGA.
24. LG W2254TQ 22" 1680x1050. Worked with Indy, should work with Octane.
25. NEC AccuSync 72VX 17" LCD (13w3>HD15 connection)
26. Philips 170S 17" LCD (13w3>HD15 connection)
27. Samsung SyncMaster Mod. 2043nw, 16:9 format, 13w3 to HD15 (narrow 4:3 image)
28. Samsung Syncmaster F2380 (Octane/SE)
29. Samsung SyncMaster 204B LCD (20", 1600x1200 - SoG capable, tested with IR3 and SGI 13W3 to VGA cable)
30. SGI (Sony) GDM-20D11 19" CRT (standard 13w3 connection)
31. SGI (Sony) GDM-20E21 20" CRT (standard 13w3 connection)
32. SGI (Sony) GDM 4011P 20" CRT (dual input 13W3/HD15)
33. Viewsonic Optiquest V95
34. Viewsonic VP201b 20.1" LCD
35. Telefunken L20H265M2D, 51 cm (20 Inch), HD-ready LED TV.

The PlayStation 2 - SOG Monitor DataBase is another resource for Sync-on-Green compliant montors that might work with the Octane.

- xDSL Modem/Router combos

1. NogaNet TENDA TED8620R (Ethernet)

-Screw Sizes for the Octane Drive Sled

The sled takes a 6-32 machine screw, the length will vary depending on which type of Octane sled you have.
The newer type Octane sled (with the handle that pulls up from the bottom)......the screw length should be 3/8";
The older type Octane sled (with the finger pull tab in the front)......the screw length should be 1/2".

-Memory Sticks for the Octane 030-0887-005 Rev. B Mainboard

Kingston branded (KSG-OCT/512) single-board 256MB sticks with IBM or Toshiba chipset, Part Number 9902312-008.A00.

-Memory Sticks for the Octane 030-1467-001 Rev. C Mainboard

Kingston double-board 512mb modules, Part: KSG-OCT/512-CE, 52075-002.A00 K2

Kingston single-board 128mb modules, Part: KSG-OCT/128-CE, 2028-004.A00-KIT2

SEC single-board 64mb modules, Part: KMM379S803AT-G0, 9940084

IBM single-board 64mb modules, IBM part number appears to be 1308734HCA-10T. However, I do not see much in regards to this when I google the part number. However, there is SGI part number 9010019 on the modules.

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Note :

I've only included here some hardware I was personally able to try up to the date either on my IP30 or boxes from some of my old customers... despites the fact I could guess that many other stuff from O2, Fuel, etc. could work for IP30 too, I'll just put my efforts to base the list on things already probed on the practice from members here.

I've separated some categories... thus "SCSI CD-ROM Drives" can include any variation from SCSI CD-ROM devices, but "CD-ROM Drives" can also include ATAPI units using any form of SCSI/IDE converter, or IEEE-1394/IDE hubs along with IEEE-1394 PCI boards on PCI card cage, etc. You name it!

Same goes for the boards... thus there are the native "XIO" ones without any special distinction, and the separated categories for "PCI" ones.

Thanks to "fu", since I've used his thread "The O2 Hardware Aggregator" as a direct template for this one!

Thanks to "recondas" for the motivation!

And... thanks to "nekonoko", of course!

So... let's start this... can we fill all of this categories? I'm sure I'm not the only one having an Octane around! :)
All the best,
Diego

updated 16 October 2014

I assume we can add things in the replies?

- PS/2 Mice/Keyboards:
3. Dell SK-8100 (not sure of the year, but it has Windows keys)
4. Logitech M-SBF96 (optical wheel mouse)

- Monitors?
?: Teorder VGA to HDMI (B01MSTDUCH) - 1280x1024 @ 60Hz, requires proper 13w3 to VGA adapter, but every HDMI panel I have tried has worked

Hello there, Good People!

It seems I was out of touch, quite a lot, but it is always a pleasure when appears in my InBox a new "ring-ring" from Nekochan.Net!

Sure, I guess you can add stuff in the replies, if Pete (The Boss) allows it.
I'll add your stuff to the list, anyway.

Peace and love for all The Fabulous Nekochan Community!
Greetz!

HurricaneJames wrote: I assume we can add things in the replies?

- PS/2 Mice/Keyboards:
3. Dell SK-8100 (not sure of the year, but it has Windows keys)
4. Logitech M-SBF96 (optical wheel mouse)

- Monitors?
?: Teorder VGA to HDMI (B01MSTDUCH) - 1280x1024 @ 60Hz, requires proper 13w3 to VGA adapter, but every HDMI panel I have tried has worked

I think it will be fine. And welcome back Generatrix, long time no see

dexter1 wrote: I think it will be fine. And welcome back Generatrix, long time no see

Hello there, Dexter! Thanks for the warm welcome! How is the crew? Greetz!

We're fine, but with grey beards, grown up kids and a bit more fat around the waist.

Hahaha! Same here! Oh, yup... fat is a fact!

dexter1 wrote: We're fine, but with grey beards, grown up kids and a bit more fat around the waist.

yay diego, you're back

And reloaded!
How are you, Foetz! I'm happy to see the crew again!

foetz wrote: yay diego, you're back

Fat? I am not sitting here with a mug of choccy milk! Oh dammit... :}

This year will be 30 years since I first went to uni, which my brain insists is completely ridiculous. Certified old git.

Ian.

GeneratriX wrote: How is the crew?

If you haven't been here in a while (it looks like you haven't been too active since 2013), this might surprise you:
The only MIPS SGI workstation released during my lifetime was the Tezro.

Welcome back!

Wow, all this good stuff just from trying out a cheap keyboard! Welcome back!

Dodoid wrote: The only MIPS SGI workstation released during my lifetime was the Tezro.

I think I'm going to go to the park, sit on a bench, and feed the pigeons for the rest of the day.

PS. Always happy to see Diego back on Nekochan!

Hello everybody!

mapesdhs wrote: Fat? I am not sitting here with a mug of choccy milk! Oh dammit... :}

This year will be 30 years since I first went to uni, which my brain insists is completely ridiculous. Certified old git.

Ian.

Hahaha! No chocco over my desk, but I swear I can't live without empanadas and pizza!
Hello there, Ian! How are you?

Dodoid wrote:

GeneratriX wrote: How is the crew?

If you haven't been here in a while (it looks like you haven't been too active since 2013), this might surprise you:
The only MIPS SGI workstation released during my lifetime was the Tezro.

Welcome back!

Hi and thanks, Dodoid! Yes, I knew pretty well about Tezro... in fact, a few of them reached my country a few years ago, the most prominent one, a Quad/Desktop version, in the Instituto Di Tella ... and if everything is fine "she" should be still there!

HurricaneJames wrote: Wow, all this good stuff just from trying out a cheap keyboard! Welcome back!

Haha, pretty much the same here, HurricaneJames: I've started with a trade, swapping my Intel Columbus II for a shiny Indy!

josehill wrote:

Dodoid wrote: The only MIPS SGI workstation released during my lifetime was the Tezro.

I think I'm going to go to the park, sit on a bench, and feed the pigeons for the rest of the day.

PS. Always happy to see Diego back on Nekochan!

Hehehe! Hello there, Jose! I'm very happy to see you too! Don't go with the pigeons, you can always get a 9x20 lathe, and dig for stuff to turn...
...you know: the next good good thing in the world to make for a happy wife are those greasy helical metal chips!

Since we are on the IRIX/MIPS subject, and in case somebody notice, I'm probably very rusty in any matters related to the nice Silicon Graphics world, and in fact I must say that I do not have at hand any type of equipment related.

The last machine I had left, an Octane by no means maxed-out, was sold after the fire in my house. The two-story building, which was family home and workplace, burned in flames in an accident about four years ago. We had no insurance against fire, or anything else, and we had to sell pretty much every valuable item rescued after the firefighters. Among other things we saved, there was that last machine with its peripherals. And, as you can guess, broken as I was, I had to sell all that lot (and many other things of relative value that were rescued) to start the reconstruction works over the burnt building.

So, I no longer have events, business, or experiences, in any way related to such subject. Only good memories about that... sorry.

But the page was turned, he fire was left behind, and we (my family, and me) managed to rise very healthy from the incident, and we are about to finish the rebuilding of the building.

And with that changed many things... including my job/works, and maybe at some extent, topics of conversation. For good or ill, that extreme experience led me to discover the benefits of metalworking, the mystique behind the glow and sparks of electric welding equipment, and the charm of milling machines and lathes! And for almost four years, I invest every free minute to train myself and improve my skills in it!

I'm right now swimming what I call "A Leetcha Stage" into the 9x20 lathe scene. Never posted a word about the subject, because I consider myself an apprentice!

I'm on the stage where you only buy more and more things about the subject, trying to learn fast how to use them.

On the other hand, I have acquired good skills on LinuxCNC, and even armed some three and four axis control centers. But I still have not been able to find the (extensive) time required to automate my own milling machine and lathe. That and some Android, LinuxMint, and Ubuntu, are my actual dancing steps related with computer science.

So, do not be angry with me if I do not have much to contribute on the IRIX/MIPS subject. Or if my english is even more rusty than was then. As I said, the only (physical) thing I keep from that beautiful time is a very big box of original CDROM's, including the "Deveoper Program Plus" software pack, "Overlays", and more... which resisted the flames among shelves of a metal shelf, but I have not even been able to verify that they still work.

There we are!