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Toshiba XM4101B 2x SCSI 50-Pin CD-ROM Optical Drive
- 2X maximum read speed
- SCSI-2 interface with 50-pin connector
- Tray-loading mechanism
- Supports standard CD-ROM formats
- Designed for legacy SCSI systems
- Low power consumption
- Requires a SCSI controller
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Product Overview
The Toshiba XM4101B is a 2x SCSI 50-Pin CD-ROM optical drive. It provides slow but reliable read access to CD-ROM media, designed for older SCSI systems where high speed is not a primary concern.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-ROM Optical Drive |
| Interface | SCSI-2 (50-pin) |
| Max Read Speed | 2X |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Standard 5.25-inch internal drive |
| Loading Mechanism | Tray |
| Connector Type | 50-pin Centronics |
Product Description
The Toshiba XM4101B is an internal CD-ROM drive that utilizes a SCSI-2 interface with a 50-pin connector, targeting older server and workstation systems that rely on SCSI connectivity. With a maximum read speed of 2X, this drive is not intended for high-speed data transfer but rather for reliable access to CD-ROM media in environments where SCSI was the standard interface for peripherals. This drive features a tray-loading mechanism for convenient media insertion and removal. It is designed to read standard CD-ROM formats, making it suitable for accessing software, data, or multimedia content from optical discs. The low read speed is characteristic of early CD-ROM drives and is often sufficient for tasks such as installing operating systems or applications that were distributed on CD-ROMs during the era when SCSI was prevalent. To implement the Toshiba XM4101B, a compatible SCSI host adapter and appropriate cabling are necessary. Its primary use case is in legacy systems that require a SCSI-connected optical drive for basic read operations. The drive's robust SCSI interface ensures stable communication, even at its lower speed.
