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172464-001 Compaq 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive for ProLiant 6400

SKU:

172464-001

Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 1.44MB storage capacity on 3.5-inch floppy disk
  • Compatible with Compaq ProLiant 6400 servers
  • Standard floppy drive interface for easy installation
  • Reliable media access for legacy data transfer
Product Overview

The 172464-001 Compaq 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Drive serves as a legacy storage solution, primarily fitting within Compaq ProLiant 6400 servers to facilitate reading and writing of floppy disks. It's a practical component for managing older data or boot processes where floppy media remains necessary.

General Information
Brand Compaq
Part Number 172464-001
Technical Information
Disc Diameter 3.5"
Interface 34-pin FDD (Floppy Disk Drive ribbon cable)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 25.4 x 101.6 x 146 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 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Drive is designed to read and write standard floppy disks, making it a useful component in certain server environments. It’s commonly used in Compaq ProLiant 6400 series servers for handling legacy data or boot processes that require floppy media.

Built for IT professionals and system administrators managing older hardware, this floppy drive supports tasks like firmware updates, diagnostics, and transferring data from older storage formats. It’s often found in environments where backward compatibility is necessary.

Key Features

  • Fits directly into Compaq ProLiant 6400 chassis with minimal setup
  • Supports standard 3.5" floppy disks for both read and write operations
  • Reliable performance for legacy system needs and maintenance
  • Works with existing floppy drive controllers in the server
  • Durable design to handle repeated disk access in data center settings

This drive is typically deployed in IT infrastructures that still maintain older hardware requiring floppy media. It helps bridge the gap between modern systems and legacy data formats, ensuring smooth transitions and continued access to important information.


Use Cases

This floppy drive is typically employed in environments where legacy data access and transfer are necessary. It provides a practical solution for handling older media formats within modern server setups.

How It's Used:

  • Accessing legacy data stored on 3.5-inch floppy disks
  • Transferring small files between systems in server maintenance
  • Performing system recovery or BIOS updates requiring floppy media
  • Supporting archival processes that involve legacy storage formats
  • Installing or running legacy software that requires floppy disk input

The 172464-001 floppy drive remains a valuable tool for organizations maintaining compatibility with older data formats and ensuring continued access to critical legacy information.


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172464-001 Compaq 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive for ProLiant 6400
172464-001 Compaq 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive for ProLiant 6400