What CD-ROM drives are compatible with A/UX 3.x.x?
The original Apple CD-ROM drive (CD SC) is 100% compatible with A/UX as is the newer CD-150. Older versions of the CD-300 (those with pre 1.8f ROMs) would cause problems with A/UX and would do little more than allow you to install A/UX, making it almost useless for day-to-day use. One of the fixes of 3.0.2 is much better support for all versions of the CD-300, although Apple does suggest that you update the CD-ROM drive’s ROMs with the latest version if you have problems. Reportedly, you can get the latest ROMs by calling 1-800-SOS-APPL or seeing your Apple dealer. The following are also known to be 100% compatible (meaning you can use them to install A/UX as well as when running A/UX): Toshiba XM3201, XM3301B XM3401B, XM3501; DEC RRD42, RRD40 (LMSI CM-212); Denon DRD 253; Sun CD-ROM (Sony CDU-8012?); CD-Technologies Porta-Drive CD-ROM; Chinon CDA-431; Pioneer DR-466/DR-U12X. 3.1 adds support for NEC CD-ROMs; previous versions of A/UX weren’t able to work with these units due to their
The original Apple CD-ROM drive (CD SC) is 100% compatible with A/UX as is the newer CD-150. Older versions of the CD-300 (those with pre 1.8f ROMS) would cause problems with A/UX and would do little more than allow you to install A/UX, making it almost useless for day-to-day use. One of the fixes of 3.0.2 is much better support for all versions of the CD-300, although Apple does suggest that you update the CD-ROM drive’s ROMs with the latest version if you have problems. Reportedly, you can get the latest ROMs by calling 1-800-SOS-APPL or seeing your Apple dealer. The following are also known to be 100% compatible (meaning you can use them to install A/UX as well as when running A/UX): Toshiba XM3201, XM3301B XM3401B, XM3501; DEC RRD42, RRD40 (LMSI CM-212); Denon DRD 253; Sun CD-ROM (Sony CDU-8012?); CD-Technologies Porta-Drive CD-ROM; Chinon CDA-431. 3.1 adds support for NEC CD-ROMs; previous versions of A/UX weren’t able to work with these units due to their physical block size. I’v
