External USB 1.44 MB diskette drive (FC 2591)

Learn about the features of this media device.

The following provides information about the external USB 1.44 MB diskette drive.

Installation and removal

To install this external USB 1.44 MB diskette drive, complete the following steps:

Unpack the device and ensure you have all the cables and parts.
Connect the USB cables to an available USB port on the system unit.
Wait for the system to recognize the new device (approximately 1-3 minutes).

To remove this external USB 1.44 MB diskette drive, complete the following steps:

Ensure you complete any processes running from or to the diskette drive.
Eject any diskette you have in the device.
Disconnect the device from the system unit.

If you are installing this device on system unit or partition running the AIX® operating system, you can refer to the manual at the following URL: USB 1.44 MB External Diskette Drive Installation and Using Guide http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base/hardware_docs/pdf/231332.pdf

If you are installing this device on a system or partition running any other operating system, see the documentation for that operating system.

Description

The externally attached USB diskette drive provides storage capacity up to 1.44 MB on a high-density (2HD) diskette and 720 KB on a double-density diskette. Includes 350mm (13.7 in) captured cable with standard USB connector.

Limitations:

Maximum 1 USB diskette per adapter
Up to 1 Keyboard and Mouse also supported on the adapter with the diskette drive at the same time
No system boot capability
Not to be operated upside down or with eject button down

Characteristics:

FRU part number: 033P3339
Capacity - 1.44 MB (2HD disk) or 720 KB (double-density disk)
Physical Dimensions: Width=103mm (4.05 in), Height=17.6mm (.69 in), Depth=141.8-mm (5.58 in)
Color: Black
Data Rate: 12 Mbits/sec
Maximum Power Consumption: 2.36 Watt (seek)
Operates in all positions except those noted in the preceding limitations
Attributes provided: External diskette drive
Attributes required: 1 available USB port