Name: 0950-1763 HP 360KB 5.25-Inch Floppy Disk HH Drive Legacy Storage
Brand: HP
SKU: 0950-1763
Price: 198.43 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 360KB 5.25-Inch Floppy Disk HH Drive reads and writes data on 5.25-inch floppy disks, making it an essential component for older HP computers and similar legacy systems. It fits into standard drive bays and supports storage needs where modern alternatives aren't feasible, such as archival tasks or legacy system maintenance.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	0950-1763

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	5.25 in (133.35 mm) - 5.25" floppy
Interface	34-pin IDC ribbon cable (2x17, PC/Floppy/Shugart-compatible); 4-pin Molex peripheral power connector (DC +5V/+12V)
Data Transfer Rate	250 Kbit/s (MFM double-density typical for 360KB 5.25" DD drives)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.63 x 5.75 x 8.00 in (41.3 x 146 x 203 mm)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This 5.25-inch floppy disk drive offers a 360KB high-density storage solution popular in earlier computing systems. Built for handling floppy disks, it's commonly used in legacy HP computer setups and other vintage equipment requiring disk-based data exchange. Often found in industrial, laboratory, or archival environments where older technology is still operational, this drive supports users who need to access or preserve data stored on classic media formats. Key Features Reads and writes 360KB floppy disks with consistent accuracy Integrates smoothly with older HP desktop and server hardware Maintains compatibility with standard floppy disk formats from the era Supports data retrieval from archival storage or legacy applications Compact form factor fits into standard 5.25-inch drive bays This drive is typically deployed in settings where maintaining access to historical data or supporting legacy workflows is critical. It provides a straightforward way to manage disk-based files on systems that have not transitioned to newer storage technologies.

Use Cases
The HP 360KB 5.25-Inch Floppy Disk HH Drive is primarily used in environments where legacy data storage and retrieval are critical. Organizations maintaining vintage HP systems or specialized industrial equipment benefit from this drive for accessing archived data or running legacy software that depends on floppy disk media. How It's Used: IT departments in manufacturing plants utilize the drive to maintain and update legacy control systems requiring 5.25-inch floppy disks. Data recovery specialists access archived information stored on early generation HP computers in government or research institutions. Small to medium businesses with legacy accounting or inventory systems use the drive to transfer historical records securely. Technical service providers support vintage HP hardware deployments in remote offices where modern storage solutions cannot interface. Educational institutions preserve computing labs running legacy operating systems for historical or research purposes. This floppy drive enables seamless integration with older computing infrastructure, facilitating operational continuity without the need for extensive system overhauls. Its compatibility ensures that legacy environments can maintain access to essential data while minimizing disruption to established workflows.

0950-1763 HP 360KB 5.25-Inch Floppy Disk HH Drive Legacy Storage

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