Name: 288456-001 HP 1.44MB 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive Legacy Data Access
Brand: HP
SKU: 288456-001
Price: 67.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy drive is a straightforward device designed to read and write data on standard floppy disks. It fits into older HP desktops and workstations, enabling users to access or transfer files stored on legacy floppy media without hassle.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	288456-001

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	3.5 inch (88.9 mm) — High Density (1.44 MB)
Interface	34-pin FDD ribbon connector (standard PC floppy disk drive interface); 4-pin Berg power connector (mini power)
Data Transfer Rate	Approx. 368.64 kbps user data (≈45.08 KB/s); raw/encoded transfer rates depend on controller (commonly cited up to ~500 kbps)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 146 mm (1.03 x 4.00 x 5.75 in)
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 HP 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy drive reads and writes data on standard floppy disks, supporting legacy storage needs. Designed for use in older HP desktop PCs and workstations, it enables access to archived files and software stored on floppy media. Often found in environments where legacy data retrieval is necessary, this drive is built for technicians, IT professionals, and users maintaining older systems. It's a practical solution where newer storage options aren't compatible or available. Key Features Supports 1.44MB floppy disks with 3.5-inch form factor Compatible with common floppy disk interfaces for straightforward installation Delivers consistent read/write operations for data integrity Maintains compatibility with legacy HP equipment and software Simple design suited for service and repair scenarios This floppy drive is commonly deployed in IT departments, repair shops, and environments where access to historical data is essential. It helps bridge the gap between modern systems and older storage media without needing complex adapters or software.

Use Cases
The HP 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive is primarily utilized in environments where legacy data retrieval and interoperability with older hardware are critical. IT departments maintaining vintage HP workstations or desktops rely on this drive to access archival data or migrate essential files without requiring modern storage conversions. How It's Used: IT asset management teams in enterprise environments use the drive to recover or transfer data from legacy floppy disks during hardware refresh cycles. Manufacturing and industrial control systems that operate older HP workstations employ this drive to maintain access to proprietary software stored on floppy media. Educational institutions with legacy computer labs leverage the drive for teaching hardware fundamentals and data retrieval from archived floppy disks. Disaster recovery operations in SMB networks utilize the floppy drive to access backup files stored on 3.5-inch disks from earlier backup routines. Archivists and digital preservation teams use the drive to migrate historical data from floppy disks into contemporary storage solutions for long-term retention. By supporting the continued functionality of older HP systems, this floppy disk drive facilitates seamless legacy data access and transfer. This capability helps maintain operational continuity and data integrity without requiring extensive infrastructure updates.

288456-001 HP 1.44MB 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive Legacy Data Access

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