[ 5.25-INCH PC FLOPPY DRIVES // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
TEAC FD-55GFR 1.2 MB 5.25-inch drive
5.25-inch high-density PC floppy drive. 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 | TEAC FD-55GFR 1.2 MB 5.25-inch drive |
|---|---|
| Era / family | 5.25-inch high-density PC floppy drive |
| Key specifications | 1.2 MB high-density PC format; 300/360 RPM operating modes depending on implementation; 34-pin interface. |
| Interface / fit | A 1.2 MB drive can have difficulty reading some 360 KB disks if alignment differs; configure controller/BIOS correctly. |
| Variants / identification | FD-55 family has multiple height, connector, and density variants; inspect exact suffix. |
| 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
A 1.2 MB drive can have difficulty reading some 360 KB disks if alignment differs; configure controller/BIOS correctly.
FD-55 family has multiple height, connector, and density variants; inspect exact suffix.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — TEAC FD-55GFR 1.2 MB 5.25-inch driveReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — TEAC FD-55GFR 1.2 MB 5.25-inch driveReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual. Original page is gone; this is the Internet Archive’s copy.
Source links may describe a product family, not the exact board revision or region. The full model-specific manual/specification takes precedence.