Description
HP 5182-5536 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive Epson SMD-1340 Hewlett-Packard FDD
The HP 5182-5536 is a 3.5-inch 1.44MB internal floppy disk drive manufactured to Hewlett-Packard standards and co-branded as the Epson SMD-1340. This is a standard half-height internal FDD designed for installation in desktop computers, workstations, and HP instrument/computing systems that require a 3.5-inch diskette drive. It uses a conventional 34-pin floppy interface and draws power from a standard DC +5V supply.
Specifications & What's Included
- HP Part Number: 5182-5536
- OEM / Co-Brand Model: Epson SMD-1340
- Media Type: 3.5-inch HD floppy diskette
- Formatted Capacity: 1.44 MB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch half-height internal
- Interface: 34-pin standard floppy connector (gold edge connector, visible on PCB)
- Power: DC +5V, 1A (4-pin connector on PCB)
- Manufactured to Hewlett-Packard Standards
- Country of Manufacture: China
- Drive only — no data cable or mounting hardware included
Applications
The 3.5-inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive was the dominant removable storage medium for personal computers and workstations from the late 1980s through the early 2000s, supplanting the earlier 5.25-inch format. HP-branded FDDs like this one were used in HP Vectra desktops, HP 9000 workstations, and a variety of HP test and measurement instruments and embedded computing systems that required diskette-based software loading, firmware updates, or data transfer. The Epson SMD-1340 OEM mechanism was a common, well-regarded FDD platform sourced by multiple system builders. Today, these drives remain in demand for maintaining legacy HP equipment, industrial controllers, CNC machines, and vintage computing systems that still rely on floppy media for configuration or program loading.
This Hewlett-Packard 5182-5536 1.44MB 3.5" floppy disk drive has been tested and is in working order. The drive is in good used condition with normal cosmetic wear consistent with prior installation — the metal chassis shows light surface marks and the bezel has minor scuffs, but there is no significant damage. The label is intact and fully legible. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Hewlett-Packard |
Model: |
5182-5536 |
MPN: |
5182-5536 |
Secondary Model: |
SMD-1340 |
SKU: |
16597 |
Type: |
3.5" 1.44MB Internal Floppy Disk Drive |
Co-Brand / OEM: |
Epson SMD-1340 |
Storage Capacity: |
1.44 MB |
Form Factor: |
3.5" Half-Height Internal |
Interface: |
34-Pin Floppy (standard) |
Power Requirements: |
DC +5V, 1A |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and Tested |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only; no cables or mounting hardware included. |
Condition Notes: |
HP 5182-5536 1.44MB 3.5" floppy disk drive (Epson SMD-1340). Tested and in working order. Good used condition with normal cosmetic wear. Drive only; no cables included. |
