Vintage Panasonic JU-455-5 5.25” Floppy Drive Black

Description

Vintage, For Parts/Untested.
We do not have the ability to test this drive; exact functional status is unknown. Cosmetic condition is otherwise good showing light scuffs and scratches from general use to be expected on an item of this vintage.
This is a vintage item. It was tested at time of listing and shown to be in the condition described above. However, due to the age of this item, we cannot guarantee continued functionality and it is being sold "as-is."
What's Included:
1x Vintage Panasonic JU-455-5 5.25” Floppy Drive Black
Does not include any additional cables, parts, or accessories. Specifications:

Key Specifications: Type:5.25-inch floppy disk drive Interface: Standard Shugart interface (commonly used in IBM-compatible PCs) Disk Format:Double-sided, double-density (DSDD) Data Capacity:360 KB per disk Tracks:40 tracks per side Data Transfer Rate:250 Kbps Rotation Speed:300 RPMAccess Time:Approximately 94 ms Features:

• Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of personal computers that support the standard Shugart interface.
• Drive Mechanism: Stepper motor for accurate track positioning.
• Construction: Metal chassis for durability and stability.
• LED Indicator:To show drive activity.

Applications:

• Used in early IBM PC compatibles and other personal computers for software installation, data storage, and transfer.
• Supported a variety of operating systems, including MS-DOS, CP/M, and others.

Historical Significance:

• Part of the transition from 8-inch to 5.25-inch floppy disks, which were more compact and widely adopted in personal computing.
• Provided a reliable and cost-effective means of data storage before the advent of hard drives and more modern storage solutions.

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