Name: JU-256A816P Panasonic 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: JU-256A816P
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Panasonic JU-256A816P floppy drive reads and writes 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy disks, fitting into standard drive bays for legacy data access. It is a straightforward device suited for systems that continue to require physical floppy media support, commonly found in archival setups or industrial equipment maintenance.

General Information
Brand	Panasonic
Part Number	JU-256A816P

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	3.5 inch
Interface	34-pin (Shugart) FDD interface

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
The JU-256A816P is a Panasonic floppy drive designed to read and write 3.5-inch floppy disks with 1.44MB of storage. These drives are often found in older desktop computers or industrial equipment that still rely on floppy disks for data transfer or archival purposes. Built for users needing dependable access to legacy media, this drive offers straightforward functionality without unnecessary complexity. Key Features Reads and writes standard 1.44MB floppy disks with consistent performance Compact form factor fits easily into typical 3.5-inch drive bays Durable construction suited for frequent disk access Compatible with many operating systems supporting floppy drives Simple interface allows quick integration into existing hardware setups This floppy drive is commonly deployed in archival workstations, embedded systems maintenance, and environments where older software or data formats remain in use. It provides a practical solution for retrieving and preserving information stored on floppy disks without relying on obsolete or custom hardware.

Use Cases
The Panasonic JU-256A816P 3.5-inch floppy drive is primarily utilized in environments where legacy data retrieval and archival access remain critical. Organizations maintaining older computing systems or specialized industrial equipment benefit most from its reliable interface with standard floppy disk media. How It's Used: Data recovery specialists accessing legacy archives stored on 1.44MB floppy disks in forensic labs. Manufacturing plants maintaining control systems that rely on floppy media for firmware updates or diagnostic data. Government agencies retrieving historical records from floppy disk storage in secure facilities. IT departments supporting legacy desktop workstations in financial or legal institutions requiring physical floppy media compatibility. Educational institutions preserving digital content and software that was originally distributed on floppy disks. This drive supports continued operability of legacy systems by providing consistent data access without requiring system upgrades. Its integration facilitates efficient archival retrieval and maintenance workflows critical for sustained operational continuity.

JU-256A816P Panasonic 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive

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