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XM-4101BMY - IBM Cd Rom for ThinkPad Docking Station
- Internal CD-ROM drive
- SCSI interface
- 50-pin connector
- Designed for data reading
- Requires SCSI controller card
- Compatible with various operating systems
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- Internal CD-ROM Drive
- Interface
- SCSI
- Connector
- 50-pin
- Model
- XM-4101BMY
- Brand
- IBM
Product details
The IBM XM-4101BMY is an internal CD-ROM drive that connects via a SCSI interface with a 50-pin connector. It is designed for reading data from CD-ROM discs.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | Internal CD-ROM Drive |
| Interface | SCSI |
| Connector | 50-pin |
Additional Specifications
| Model | XM-4101BMY |
| Brand | IBM |
Description
The IBM XM-4101BMY is an internal CD-ROM drive specifically designed for systems that utilize the SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) standard. This interface was popular in professional workstations and servers for its high performance and ability to connect multiple devices in a daisy-chain configuration. The 50-pin connector is characteristic of older SCSI standards, such as SCSI-1 or Fast SCSI. This drive's primary function is to read data from standard CD-ROM discs. It is not capable of writing or rewriting discs. Its integration into a system requires a compatible SCSI controller card installed in the computer and proper termination of the SCSI bus. The drive would have been used for installing software, accessing data archives, or running applications distributed on CD-ROM media. Given its SCSI interface, the XM-4101BMY was likely intended for environments where high reliability and performance for data access were critical. While IDE drives became more common for consumer-grade CD-ROMs, SCSI offered advantages in multi-device configurations and data integrity, making it a preferred choice for certain professional applications during its era.
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