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Dell 01982T 01982T - Dell 100MB IDE 3.5-inch Internal Zip Drive
- Capacity: 100MB
- Interface: IDE (ATAPI)
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch Internal Drive
- Type: Removable Media Drive
- Brand: Dell (often branded Iomega Zip)
- Connectors: Standard IDE data and power connectors
- Use Case: Data transfer, backup, software distribution
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Product Overview
The Dell 01982T is an internal 3.5-inch IDE Zip drive with a capacity of 100MB. It was used for removable storage and data transfer in older computer systems.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 100 MB |
| Interface | IDE (ATAPI) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch Internal |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Type | Removable Media Drive |
| Media Type | Zip Disk |
Product Description
The Dell 01982T, often recognized as a Dell-branded version of the Iomega Zip drive, is a 3.5-inch internal drive designed to read and write to 100MB Zip disks. This drive was a popular solution for removable storage and data transfer in personal computers and workstations during the late 1990s and early 2000s, offering a significantly higher capacity than floppy disks of the era. Utilizing an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface), connection, the drive integrates directly into the motherboard's IDE controller, requiring both a data cable and a power connector. Its internal 3.5-inch form factor means it occupies a standard drive bay within a computer case. While largely superseded by USB flash drives and other modern storage media, the 100MB Zip drive played a crucial role in workflows involving the transfer of larger files, software distribution, and personal data backups before high-capacity optical media and flash storage became ubiquitous. The Dell 01982T represents a piece of computing history related to removable storage solutions.
