Name: Drive, Floppy, Dual-Density, Ultra 5/1
Brand: Sun Microsystems
Price: 18.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Sun Microsystems 370-3159 Drive, Floppy, Dual-Density, Ultra 5/1

The Sun Microsystems 370-3159 Drive, Floppy, Dual-Density, Ultra 5/1 is a reliable 5.25 inch floppy disk drive designed for legacy Sun workstations and compatible PC platforms. It supports both 360 KB single-density and 1.2 MB double-density formats,... Read More

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Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
Model or Part: 370-3159
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 1.00lb

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Overview
The Sun Microsystems 370-3159 Drive, Floppy, Dual-Density, Ultra 5/1 is a reliable 5.25 inch floppy disk drive designed for legacy Sun workstations and compatible PC platforms. It supports both 360 KB single-density and 1.2 MB double-density formats, providing flexible media options for data transfer, system boot, and archival storage. Built with robust mechanical components and a proven controller interface, this drive delivers consistent performance in demanding environments.

Key Features

Dual-density capability - 360 KB and 1.2 MB per disk
Standard 5.25 inch form factor for easy installation in existing bays
34-pin ribbon cable interface compatible with Sun and IBM PC systems
High reliability with low failure rate and long mean time between failures
Integrated stepper motor for precise head positioning
Supports both read and write operations for full data management

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 370-3159
Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
Form Factor: 5.25 inch (ultra slim) drive
Supported Densities: 360 KB (single) / 1.2 MB (double)
Rotation Speed: 300 rpm
Data Transfer Rate: up to 500 Kbps
Power Requirements: 5 V DC and 12 V DC
Connector: 34-pin ribbon cable (standard floppy interface)
Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85 deg C

Typical Applications

Legacy Sun workstations that require floppy boot media
Data migration projects moving information from older floppy archives to modern storage
Embedded systems and industrial controllers that still rely on floppy disks for firmware updates
Educational labs that teach historical computing platforms and operating systems
Backup solutions for small files where magnetic media is preferred for its simplicity

By choosing the Sun Microsystems 370-3159 dual-density floppy drive, you gain a dependable solution that bridges the gap between classic hardware and contemporary data handling needs.