Xenix 8086 Hardware Questions

[Bdale Garbee]

We are currently running an Intel 86/330 chassis with Xenix on it as
one of our systems.  I've gotten the boss convinced it's time to do
some upgrading, and I've run into a couple questions I'm hoping
someone can give intelligent answers to...

Our current configurations is 768k physical memory, 650k after kernel
in single-user mode.  One Priam 30meg 8" winchester, one 534 4-port
serial i/o card, one Intel 88/45 intelligent i/o card.

I want to up the disk space, and if possible, the memory.  Have been
looking at Epic Sales' deal for an Intel 220 SMD controller and the
Fujitsu 80-meg SMD drive for $2800.  Has anyone had any experience
with this setup?  Xenix claims to know about the controller already.
Other suggestions would be appreciated.

How much more memory can we stuff in the box, or are we already fully
loaded.  Inquiries to Intel result in a suggestion to upgrade to a
286-based machine.  Someday maybe, but not today.  We would be
interested in reports from people who have made the 286 upgrade
though.

Mail to me, and I will summarize if it seems worthwhile.

Bdale Garbee
Renaissance Systems Corp
412-242-1002
ag0b at cmu-cc-te.arpa
pitt!rensys!bdale at cadre.arpa
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