Overview
The Teac 279044-001 is a 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive engineered specifically for COMPAQ ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers. This drive was used as OEM equipment in enterprise-class servers and remains a critical component for organizations maintaining legacy infrastructure that relies on floppy disk media for data archival or system management tasks. The Teac 279044-001 maintains full compatibility with standard 1.44 MB floppy disk formats.
Key Features
- 3.5-inch internal form factor—standard half-height drive footprint
- 1.44 MB capacity per standard floppy disk
- Direct replacement for OEM ProLiant DL380 Gen 2 floppy subsystem
- Foxconn enclosure variant (model code B) ensures original equipment compatibility
- Reliable read/write mechanism for archival data recovery
Technical Specifications
Refer to the specifications table for detailed drive parameters and compatibility notes.
Typical Applications
- ProLiant DL380 Gen 2 server floppy drive replacement
- Legacy system maintenance and data recovery
- Archival system support for organizations using floppy-based workflows
- System administration and firmware updates on older COMPAQ/HP infrastructure
- Backup and recovery procedures for enterprise environments still operating legacy hardware
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- COMPAQ ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers
- COMPAQ ProLiant server line (verify slot configuration)
- Standard 1.44 MB 3.5-inch floppy disks
- Legacy system BIOS floppy boot procedures
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Teac 19307588-66 (alternate manufacturer part number)
- Teac 226949-935 (alternate designation)
- Teac 235169-004 (alternate designation)
- COMPAQ 228507-001 (OEM equivalent)
Works With
- COMPAQ ProLiant DL380 Gen 2 BIOS and firmware
- Standard floppy disk controller interfaces (34-pin ribbon cable)
- DOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems with floppy support
- System boot and diagnostic floppy disks
