Brand: TEAC · SKU: FD-55GFR · MPN: FD-55GFR · Category: Components
The TEAC FD-55GFR is a 5.25-inch internal floppy disk drive designed for vintage computing systems. It features a high-density storage capacity of 1.2MB and provides reliable data storage and retrieval for legacy applications. The drive supports reading double-sided high-density 80-track (1.2MB) disks, double-sided double-density 40-track (360kB) disks, and older single-sided double-density 40-track (160/180kB) formats, making it one of the most capable drives in the FD-55 series. It uses a standard floppy drive interface. The GFR suffix indicates it combines the functionality of G (high-density) and F (double-density) models, with R referring to a design refinement. Specific variants like FD-55GFR-7149 (Dark beige/AT), FD-55GFR-7193 (Light beige/PS2), and FD-55GFR-7220 (Black) exist, differing mainly by bezel color. It operates at 300/360 RPM rotation speed. It complies with UL and CSA safety standards.
| Sides | 2 (Double-sided) |
|---|---|
| Tracks | 80 |
| Bus Type | PC Floppy |
| Bus Speed | 500 kHz |
| Bus Width | 1-bit |
| Interface | Standard Floppy Drive Interface (34-pin connector) |
| Disc Diameter | 5.25-inch |
| Rotation Speed | 300/360 RPM |
| Storage Capacity | 1.2MB High-Density (also reads 360kB, 180kB/160kB formats) |
| Condition (Example Listing) | Refurbished |
| Warranty | One-Year warranty from the date of purchase (from TEAC, subject to vendor policy) |
| Weight | 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) Nom. to 1.2 Kg (2.65 lbs) Max |
| Dimensions | 146W x 41.3H x 203D mm (5.75 in x 1.63 in x 7.99 in Nom.) |
The TEAC FD-55GFR is a versatile 5.25-inch internal floppy disk drive capable of reading and writing 1.2MB high-density disks, while also being backward compatible to read 360kB and 180kB/160kB formats. It is ideal for maintaining or restoring legacy PC-compatible systems that require 5.25-inch floppy disk functionality.
Yes, this TEAC FD-55GFR 5.25-Inch Internal Floppy Disk Drive (FD-55GFR) is 100% genuine TEAC hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This TEAC FD-55GFR 5.25-Inch Internal Floppy Disk Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
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