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| Product Overview |
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The SMD-300 Epson 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive reads and writes standard 3.5-inch floppy disks, fitting easily into systems that still rely on this form of media. It’s designed to provide a reliable interface for accessing data stored on legacy floppy disks, commonly used in archival or industrial settings where older storage remains relevant. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Epson |
| Part Number | SMD-300 |
| Technical Information | |
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| Disc Diameter | 3.5 inches (88.9 mm) |
| Interface | 34-pin FDD ribbon cable (standard PC/AT floppy interface) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 500 kbps (typical raw bit rate for 1.44MB HD floppy) / ~45 KB/s sustained |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Dimensions | 26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 146 mm (H x W x D) / 1.03 in x 4.00 in x 5.75 in |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
| Product Description |
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The SMD-300 Epson 1.44MB 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive serves as a straightforward solution for accessing and managing data stored on floppy disks. It is often found in environments where legacy media still plays a role, such as in industrial machines, archival systems, or vintage computing setups. Built for users needing to read or write data on standard 3.5-inch floppy disks, this drive ensures compatibility with a wide range of existing floppy-formatted files. Key Features
Typically deployed in settings where older media still requires access, this drive can be seen in data recovery applications, legacy system maintenance, or archival retrieval. It offers a practical way to bridge older storage formats with contemporary computing environments without unnecessary complexity. |