Description
Iomega B290X-WS Bernoulli Dual 90 Workstation Removable Storage Drive
The Iomega Bernoulli drive is a high-capacity removable-cartridge storage system designed for workstations and personal computers. The B290X-WS is a dual-drive configuration featuring two 90 MB Bernoulli cartridge drives, offering significantly larger capacity than traditional floppy disks. Bernoulli drives were widely used in professional and technical environments throughout the 1980s and 1990s as a reliable backup and data storage solution for systems before USB and modern network storage became standard.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Iomega B290X-WS
- Storage Type: Dual Bernoulli 90 MB Removable Cartridge Drives
- Capacity per Drive: 90 MB
- Total Capacity: 180 MB (dual configuration)
- Interface: SCSI
- Form Factor: Desktop/Workstation external unit
- Compatible Platforms: IBM-compatible workstations, Apple Macintosh systems
- Drive Configuration: Dual independent drives with separate cartridge slots
Applications
The Bernoulli drive was historically used in professional workstations, engineering environments, publishing workstations, and data-intensive applications where capacity and reliability exceeded standard floppy disk performance. Bernoulli cartridges offered superior speed and seek times compared to competing removable media of the era. Today, these drives are sought by vintage computer enthusiasts, collectors restoring legacy systems, and organizations maintaining historical computing environments. The dual-drive configuration provided both active storage and convenient backup on a single unit, making it particularly valuable for users working with large design files, databases, or multimedia projects in the pre-network storage era.
This Iomega B290X-WS Bernoulli Dual 90 Workstation drive is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair due to its vintage age. It has not been powered up or tested at our facility. Please contact us before purchasing to confirm current condition, availability, and any specific functionality questions. 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: |
Iomega |
Model: |
B290X-WS |
Type: |
Removable Storage Drive / Bernoulli Drive |
SKU: |
16750 |
Storage Type: |
Bernoulli Removable Cartridge |
Drive Configuration: |
Dual 90 MB Drives |
Form Factor: |
Desktop / Workstation |
Compatible Systems: |
IBM-compatible workstations, Mac |
Interface Type: |
SCSI |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Condition Notes: |
This Iomega B290X-WS Bernoulli Dual 90 Workstation drive is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair due to its vintage age. It has not been powered up or tested at our facility. |
