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Overview

USB 1.44-MB External Diskette Drive

 
Models
DC141B

Introduction
The HP USB 1.44-MB External Diskette Drive is a double-sided micro diskette disk drive featuring simple one-cable connection via a USB interface cable. The USB drive has three write and read modes and automatically detects loaded media. The USB drive is both Plug and Play and Hot Plug capable.

Performance
The USB drive writes and reads 1.44-MB media and transfers data at a rate of 500 Kbps. It provides easy, hot-swap installation, making it unnecessary to restart the computer after connection.

Key Benefits
  • Compatibility with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP
  • USB version 1.1 interface
  • Convenient hot-swap installation
  • Plug and Play capability

Compatibility

The USB 1.44-MB External Diskette Drive is compatible with all HP Compaq Business Desktops.

NOTE: Not all models are available in all regions.


Service and Support
Your Option Limited Warranty is a one (1) year (HP Option Limited Warranty Period) parts replacement warranty on any HP-branded or Compaq-branded options (HP Options). If your HP Option is installed in an HP Hardware Product, HP may provide warranty service either for the HP Option Limited Warranty Period or the remaining Limited Warranty Period of the HP Hardware Product in which the HP Option is being installed, whichever period is the longer but not to exceed three (3) years from the date you purchased the HP Option.
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Technical Specifications

Dimensions (HxWxD)0.7 x 4.0 x 5.5 in (17.8 x 101.6 x 139.7 mm)
Weight0.56 lb (255 g)
Disk UsedHigh density (2HD)
Maximum Data Transfer Rate500-Kbps internal FDD
Cable Length17.0 in (43.2 cm)
Disk Rotational Speed300 RPM
Required PowerSupplied from a USB port
Option Kit ContentsUSB diskette disk drive, driver CD-ROM, installation guide
Operating PositionHorizontal only
Recording MethodMFM (modified frequency modulation)
Signal InterfaceUSB Specification version 1.1
Ambient TemperatureOperating
39° to 125° F (4° to 51.7° C)
Storage
-8° to 140° F (-22° to 60° C)
Temperature GradientOperating
36° F (20° C) or less per hour (no condensation)
Storage
54° F (30° C) or less per hour (no condensation)

Relative Humidity

Operating
20 to 80% (no condensation)-maximum wet bulb temperature of
85° F (29.4° C)
Storage
5 to 90% (no condensation)-maximum wet bulb temperature of 104° F
(40° C)
Suspend
Initiates when continuously idle for 3.0 ms or more on the bus line
ResumeInitiates when signal other than idle state is detected on the bus line
Operating System SupportMicrosoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home
Safety StandardsUL and CSA

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