Name: 392545-001 HP 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Legacy Compatible
Brand: HP
SKU: 392545-001
Price: 67.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive offers straightforward read/write capabilities for 3.5-inch floppy disks and fits into standard PC bays. It's a practical choice when you need to access legacy media on older computers or equipment without complicated conversions or adapters.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	392545-001

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	3.5 in (90 mm)
Interface	34-pin FDD ribbon cable (PC floppy disk drive interface), 4-pin power connector (Berg/Molex)
Data Transfer Rate	500 Kbps (approx.; standard for 1.44MB 3.5" floppy drives)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.03 in x 4.00 in x 5.75 in (26.2 mm x 101.6 mm 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 HP 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive reads and writes to standard floppy disks, preserving access to older data formats. It's commonly used in environments where legacy data needs to be accessed or transferred, such as archival systems or specialized industrial equipment. Often found in older desktop PCs or embedded systems, this drive is built for users who require a reliable way to interface with floppy disks. IT professionals and archivists benefit from it when working with legacy media that newer drives no longer support. Key Features Reads and writes 1.44MB standard floppy disks with reliable performance 3.5-inch size fits standard computer bays Supports legacy interfaces for compatibility with older machines Durable construction for extended use in archival and industrial settings Easy installation into compatible systems without extra adapters This drive is typically deployed in legacy hardware setups or archival workstations where preserving or accessing old data is essential. It plays a practical role in bridging the gap between older storage media and modern computing environments.

Use Cases
The HP 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive is primarily designed for IT environments that require access to legacy storage media. It serves organizations managing archival data, legacy system maintenance, or hardware that still relies on floppy disk technology for data transfer and retrieval. How It's Used: Data centers maintaining historical backups on floppy disks for audit or compliance purposes. SMB IT departments retrieving configuration files from older networking equipment using floppy media. Industrial environments where legacy control systems depend on floppy disks for software updates. Enterprise IT teams accessing archived documents stored on floppy disks during system migrations. Remote offices with aging hardware requiring occasional floppy disk data transfer without modern alternatives. This floppy disk drive supports operational continuity by enabling seamless access to legacy data without complex hardware emulation. It facilitates integration of older media into current workflows, helping organizations manage scalability by bridging outdated and modern storage systems efficiently.

392545-001 HP 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive Legacy Compatible

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