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2C596 Dell 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive for OptiPlex GX150

SKU:
2C596
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 1.44MB storage capacity for standard 3.5-inch floppy disks
  • Compatible with Dell OptiPlex GX150 systems
  • Supports high-density disk reading and writing
  • Reliable data transfer with standard floppy drive interface
In stock

$59.00

Product Overview

The Dell 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive for OptiPlex GX150 is a straightforward disk drive designed to handle standard floppy disks in vintage Dell systems. It fits into the existing drive bay and connects via the standard floppy interface, making it a practical choice for users needing to access or transfer data on floppy media within these older desktops.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number 2C596

Technical Information

Disc Diameter 3.5 inch (90 mm)
Interface 34-pin FDD ribbon cable (legacy floppy disk drive interface)
Data Transfer Rate ~500 kbps (typical for high-density 1.44MB floppy)

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions ~25 x 101.6 x 146 mm (H x W x D) / ~1.0 x 4.0 x 5.75 inches
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 3.5-inch floppy drive provides a reliable way to read and write 1.44MB floppy disks, a common storage medium for older systems. It's often found in Dell OptiPlex GX150 desktops, where it's used to transfer files, perform BIOS updates, or run legacy software.

Built for users who work with vintage or specialized computing environments, this drive is a practical solution for accessing data stored on floppy disks. IT professionals maintaining older equipment or collectors keeping legacy systems operational will find it especially useful.

Key Features

  • Supports standard 1.44MB floppy disk formats
  • Works seamlessly with Dell OptiPlex GX150 hardware
  • Offers consistent read/write performance
  • Uses standard floppy drive interface for easy installation
  • Durable design suitable for extended use in older systems

Typically deployed in office settings or repair shops maintaining older PC models, this drive plays a key role where floppy disks remain a necessary format. It enables smooth data exchange and system updates without requiring newer storage solutions.


Use Cases

The Dell 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive for OptiPlex GX150 is primarily utilized in legacy IT environments where access to historical data stored on floppy disks is necessary. Organizations maintaining vintage Dell OptiPlex GX150 systems or similar hardware benefit from this drive to ensure continued data accessibility without migrating away from existing infrastructure.

How It's Used:

  • IT departments in educational institutions preserving archival data on floppy media within legacy computer labs.
  • Small and medium businesses conducting audits or data recovery operations that require direct floppy disk access.
  • Manufacturing facilities with embedded control systems relying on legacy hardware interfacing via floppy drives.
  • Government offices maintaining compliance by retrieving documents from legacy storage mediums.
  • Technical support teams servicing vintage Dell desktops in remote or low-infrastructure locations.

This floppy drive facilitates operational continuity by enabling seamless data transfer and retrieval within established legacy environments. It supports IT teams in managing legacy assets without significant hardware upgrades, preserving system stability and data integrity.


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2C596 Dell 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive for OptiPlex GX150
2C596 Dell 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive for OptiPlex GX150
$59.00