[ COMPACTFLASH AND MICRODRIVES // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
CompactFlash Type II Microdrive 4 GB
IBM/Hitachi miniature hard disk in CF Type II format. This file identifies a specific part or clearly bounded model family, rather than an overview of the category.
IDENTIFY THE REVISION: Check the complete product code, suffix, board revision, region, firmware, and date code. Similar names do not guarantee the same hardware.
Part specifications
| Catalog subcategory | CompactFlash and microdrives |
|---|---|
| Catalog identity | CompactFlash Type II Microdrive 4 GB |
| Generation / family | IBM/Hitachi miniature hard disk in CF Type II format |
| Architecture / ratings | 4 GB 1-inch rotating magnetic drive; CompactFlash Type II form factor; ATA interface via 50-pin socket. |
| Interface / fit | Type II slot required due to thickness; shock while powered can damage the mechanism and data. |
| Variants / field identification | Microdrive is mechanical storage, unlike solid-state CF cards; CF Type I slot is too shallow. |
| Evidence to collect | Photograph the nameplate and PCB labels; record test system, firmware, installed accessories, condition, and manual/datasheet revision used to verify specifications. |
Compatibility, care & service
- Check electrical signaling, pinout, voltage, current, connector, mounting and supported firmware before installation; do not rely on matching shapes alone.
- Inspect physical condition and manufacturer warnings; mains PSUs, CRTs, batteries and spinning media may retain hazardous energy or require specialist service.
- For vintage equipment, use the correct bus generation, BIOS, driver, media type, cable orientation and resource configuration documented for the machine.
- Record measured results separately from the manufacturer's published limits and state the setup and measurement conditions.
Model-specific notes
Type II slot required due to thickness; shock while powered can damage the mechanism and data.
Microdrive is mechanical storage, unlike solid-state CF cards; CF Type I slot is too shallow.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer / standards reference — CompactFlash Type II Microdrive 4 GBSource for product-family specifications; compare exact suffix, revision, and region with the unit label.
- Manufacturer / standards reference — CompactFlash Type II Microdrive 4 GBSource for product-family specifications; compare exact suffix, revision, and region with the unit label.
Links lead to manufacturer or standards references where available. If a source covers a family, use the exact model's manual as the final authority.