Description
HP 7963B 304MB External HPIB Hard Disk Drive 97536-60051 Hewlett-Packard 1988
External hard disk drive designed for HP-IB (IEEE-488) equipped computer systems. Provides 304MB storage capacity via parallel interface connection.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: HP 7963B; MPN: 97536-60051
- Storage: 304MB capacity
- Interface: HP-IB (HPIB / IEEE-488)
- Form Factor: External desktop drive
- Power Supply: Astec BM200-4401, dual voltage 120V/240V selectable
- Address Select: 3 configurable switches
- Made in USA (1988); PSU made in UK
Applications
This drive type was used with HP 9000 series computers and other HP-IB compatible systems for data storage and backup. HP-IB interface allowed connection to laboratory instruments, test equipment, and computing systems common in engineering and research environments during the 1980s-1990s.
Condition: For Parts or Not Working
This HP 7963B 304MB External HPIB Hard Disk Drive is being sold as-is for parts or collectability. The unit was powered on and showed signs of life, but given its vintage 1988 origin, we are not able to guarantee functionality and it is not bench-tested for full operation. It is sold strictly as-is — no warranty of working condition is expressed or implied. The enclosure shows age-appropriate yellowing and light surface wear consistent with decades of storage. The internal HP 97536-60051 hard drive and Astec BM200-4401 dual-voltage power supply (Made in UK) are present and visible. This is a rare piece of late-1980s HP computing history that may appeal to collectors, restorers, or those sourcing vintage HPIB storage components. 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.
This HP 7963B 304MB External HPIB Hard Disk Drive is being sold as-is for parts or collectability. The unit was powered on and showed signs of life, but given its vintage 1988 origin, we are not able to guarantee functionality and it is not bench-tested for full operation. It is sold strictly as-is — no warranty of working condition is expressed or implied. The enclosure shows age-appropriate yellowing and light surface wear consistent with decades of storage. The internal HP 97536-60051 hard drive and Astec BM200-4401 dual-voltage power supply (Made in UK) are present and visible. This is a rare piece of late-1980s HP computing history that may appeal to collectors, restorers, or those sourcing vintage HPIB storage components. 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
We stand behind every item we sell with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If your item arrives not as described, you may return it within 30 days for a full refund. Please inspect your purchase upon arrival and contact us with any questions.
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Additional Information
Brand: |
Hewlett-Packard |
Model: |
7963B |
MPN: |
97536-60051 |
Secondary Model: |
BM200-4401 |
SKU: |
9911 |
Type: |
External HPIB Hard Disk Drive |
Interface: |
HP-IB (HPIB / IEEE-488) |
Storage Capacity: |
304 MB |
Form Factor: |
External Desktop |
Option: |
STD |
Power Supply Model: |
Astec BM200-4401 |
Power Supply Input Voltage: |
120V / 220V-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
Power Supply Input Current: |
4A (120V) / 2A (220-240V) |
Power Supply Output: |
+5V 10A, +12V 10A, +12V 0.5A, -12V 0.5A |
Power Supply Rated Voltage: |
+12V, +5V |
Power Supply Rated Power: |
2.7A, 2.4A |
Line Select: |
120V / 240V dual voltage selectable |
Fuse Rating: |
F5A, 250V |
Year Introduced: |
1988 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Power Supply Country of Manufacture: |
United Kingdom |
Certifications: |
UL Listed (EDP/Business Equipment 364T), CSA |
Address Switches: |
3 address select switches (ADDRESS 1, 2, 3) |
Connector Type: |
HP-IB (IEEE-488) rear connector |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Seller Notes: |
Sold as-is. Unit powered on and showed signs of life; no functionality guarantee. |
Condition Notes: |
HP 7963B 304MB HPIB External Disk Drive sold AS-IS for parts or collectability. Unit was powered on and showed signs of life but is not guaranteed functional. Internal drive HP 97536-60051 and Astec BM200-4401 PSU present. No returns. |
