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MFM and early magnetic drives

Cataloged examples in this file each have their own identification, specification, compatibility, and source record. Family entries may cover variants; verify the exact model and revision against manufacturer documentation.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESSeagate ST-225

5.25-inch half-height MFM HDD, 1980s. View specifications, identification notes, compatibility checks, and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESSeagate ST-251

5.25-inch half-height MFM hard disk, 1980s. Open verified specifications, compatibility notes, handling guidance, and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESSeagate ST-277R

5.25-inch half-height RLL hard disk, 1980s. Open verified specifications, compatibility notes, handling guidance, and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESSeagate ST-412

10 MB full-height MFM hard disk, early 1980s. See verified model details, compatibility, and preservation guidance.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESSeagate ST-138

30 MB half-height MFM hard disk, mid-1980s. See verified model details, compatibility, and preservation guidance.

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PART RECORD // HDD MODELMaxtor XT-4380E

338 MB formatted (384 MB unformatted); 5.25-inch full-height; ESDI; RLL 1,7 encoding. Open identification, ESDI compatibility, preservation, and manual notes.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESSeagate ST-238

20 MB-class 5.25-inch half-height MFM drive; ST-412 cabling. Not the RLL ST-238R. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESSeagate ST-238R

33 MB-class 5.25-inch half-height RLL drive; ST-412-compatible wiring with RLL encoding. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESSeagate ST-4096

80 MB 5.25-inch full-height MFM drive with a 9-head CHS geometry. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESSeagate ST-506

Early 5 MB full-height MFM Winchester disk and namesake of the classic two-cable interface. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESTandon TM262

21 MB-class 5.25-inch half-height MFM drive, documented for the ST-506 interface. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESTandon TM262R

20 MB-class 3.5-inch half-height RLL drive; distinct from the MFM TM262. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESTandon TM362

21 MB-class 3.5-inch half-height MFM drive with ST-506 interface. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESRodime RO352

10 MB-class 3.5-inch half-height MFM drive; early small-form-factor ST-506 design. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESFujitsu M2227D

40 MB-class 3.5-inch half-height MFM drive with eight data heads. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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PART RECORD // HARD DISK DRIVESMicropolis 1325

69–71 MB-class 5.25-inch full-height MFM drive using an eight-head ST-506 geometry. Open the model-specific specifications, geometry, controller compatibility and sources.

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