373244-001 - HP 1.44MB 3.5-inch Floppy Drive for xw4200 Workstation

SKU 1.44MB

Brand HP

1.44MB capacity
3.5-inch form factor
IDE interface
Designed for HP xw4200 Workstation
Reads and writes floppy disks
Part Number: 373244-001

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$7000

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 1.44MB
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Interface: IDE
Compatibility: HP xw4200 Workstation
Product Type: Floppy Disk Drive
HP Part Number: 373244-001

Product details

This is an HP 1.44MB 3.5-inch Floppy Drive specifically designed for the xw4200 Workstation. It provides the capability to read and write data to standard 3.5-inch floppy disks.

Technical Information

Capacity	1.44MB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Interface	IDE

Additional Specifications

Compatibility	HP xw4200 Workstation
Product Type	Floppy Disk Drive
HP Part Number	373244-001

Description

The HP 373244-001 is a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive with a standard 1.44MB capacity. It utilizes an IDE interface for connection to the motherboard, a common standard for internal drives during its era. This drive was specifically manufactured and validated for use with the HP xw4200 Workstation, ensuring compatibility and reliable operation within that system. Its primary function is to provide legacy support for reading from and writing to high-density 3.5-inch floppy disks. While floppy disks are largely obsolete for data storage today, they were once a primary medium for software distribution, data transfer, and system backups. This drive ensures that systems equipped with it can still interact with these older media formats. This component is essential for users who may need to access or archive data stored on floppy disks, or for maintaining systems that rely on floppy media for booting or specific software operations. Its inclusion in the xw4200 Workstation highlights the transitional period in computing where both legacy and newer technologies coexisted.

Condition: Refurbished