[Ham-Computers] Odd 3.5" Drive.

[Dale Miller]

KD7JYK DM09 wrote:
> "Are you positive it isn't a SCSI drive?  Does it have octal device
> select jumpers or switch?"
>
> I've onyl seen SCSI type equipment once in the mid-90's on much older IBMs,
> very odd connections.  This floppy is without a doubt a typical IDE type,
> the DB23 connector is the odd part.
>
> Kurt
>
>   


It is more than likely an external floppy drive.
A floppy drive doesn't use all the pins on the internal cable.
There are a number of common/ground pins in that ribbon cable.
If it has a standard ribbon cable attachment for inside the case than 
that is probably what it is.

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