[ 8-INCH FLOPPY MECHANISMS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
Shugart SA800 8-inch floppy drive
8-inch single/double-density floppy drive, 1970s. This entry records a distinct product or well-defined family; differences among revisions and similarly named models are called out below.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Match the full model/part number, revision, and region to the item label and its manufacturer documentation. Where a family has multiple revisions, specifications below are not universal across the family.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged part | Shugart SA800 8-inch floppy drive |
|---|---|
| Era / family | 8-inch single/double-density floppy drive, 1970s |
| Key specifications | 8-inch media; single- or double-sided models; 34-pin Shugart interface; drive mechanics require dedicated power/control wiring. |
| Interface / fit | Not directly compatible with PC 34-pin drive wiring without controller/cable adaptation; controller encoding and data rate matter. |
| Variants / identification | SA800 and SA850 variants differ in recording density and mechanics; identify suffix and board labels. |
| Archive record | Record full part number, hardware revision, serial/date code, firmware/BIOS, accessories, physical condition, and the documentation revision used for verification. |
Compatibility and handling
- Confirm the complete part number, connector signal/pinout, supported host, dimensions, power, firmware and operating-system requirements before use.
- Inspect for corrosion, cracked parts, bent pins, damaged insulation, failing bearings, leaking cells, or prior repair. Avoid powering unidentified or damaged hardware.
- For compatibility claims, cite a specific manual, CPU support list, interface standard, or tested host configuration; physical fit alone is insufficient.
- Record measurements with the test setup and instrument conditions; distinguish vendor maximums from measured or sustained results.
Model notes
Not directly compatible with PC 34-pin drive wiring without controller/cable adaptation; controller encoding and data rate matter.
SA800 and SA850 variants differ in recording density and mechanics; identify suffix and board labels.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — Shugart SA800 8-inch floppy driveReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — Shugart SA800 8-inch floppy driveReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
Source links may describe a product family, not the exact board revision or region. The full model-specific manual/specification takes precedence.