Name: Norstart Diskette
Brand: IBM
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IBM 18P2129 Norstart Diskette

The IBM Norstart Diskette (part number 18P2129) is a reliable magnetic storage medium designed for legacy IBM mainframe and minicomputer environments. Engineered with precision magnetic coating and a robust protective jacket, this 5.25 inch floppy di... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 18P2129
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 1.00lb

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Description

Overview
The IBM Norstart Diskette (part number 18P2129) is a reliable magnetic storage medium designed for legacy IBM mainframe and minicomputer environments. Engineered with precision magnetic coating and a robust protective jacket, this 5.25 inch floppy diskette delivers consistent performance for data backup, archival, and system boot operations. It is an ideal solution for organizations that maintain historic hardware or require a trusted medium for secure data transfer in controlled settings.

Key Features

Standard 5.25 inch form factor compatible with IBM 3740, 3745 and similar drives
Single sided, single density (FM) recording for maximum compatibility
Capacity of 160 kilobytes per diskette, matching original IBM specifications
Durable PET film jacket resistant to wear and environmental contaminants
Low error rate and high data integrity for critical archival tasks
Easy to label and identify with printable surface

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: IBM
Model / Part Number: 18P2129
Form Factor: 5.25 inch (133 mm) floppy diskette
Recording Method: FM (single density)
Capacity: 160 KB
Magnetic Coating: Iron oxide
Jacket Material: PET film
Operating Temperature: 10 to 40 degrees Celsius
Storage Temperature: -20 to 60 degrees Celsius
Humidity Range: 20 to 80 percent non condensed

Applications
The Norstart Diskette is suited for a range of legacy computing tasks, including:

Booting and system initialization of vintage IBM hardware
Secure offline backup of mission critical data in regulated environments
Data migration projects where original media format must be preserved
Training and educational programs that demonstrate historic computing technology
Long term archival storage where magnetic media is required by compliance standards

By choosing the IBM Norstart Diskette, users gain a trusted, time-tested storage solution that integrates seamlessly with existing IBM equipment while ensuring data remains safe and accessible for years to come.