Description
Irwin 28175-100 80MB Internal 5.25 Half-Height HH Tape Drive
The Irwin 28175-100 is an internal tape drive designed to fit in a standard 5.25-inch drive bay within a desktop or tower computer. This drive stores data on QIC-80 format tape cartridges, providing 80MB of backup and archival storage capacity. The half-height form factor made it a popular choice for systems that needed compact storage expansion without sacrificing too much internal chassis space.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Irwin
- Model: 28175-100
- Capacity: 80 MB per cartridge
- Form Factor: 5.25" half-height internal drive
- Tape Format: QIC-80
- Installation: Internal (mounts in standard 5.25" bay)
- Interface: Compatible with standard IDE/SCSI tape drive controllers
- Data Transfer: Sequential access backup and restore
Applications
QIC tape drives like the Irwin 28175-100 were widely used from the late 1980s through the 1990s as affordable backup and archival solutions for personal computers, small offices, and workstations. These drives provided a practical way to protect data before network storage and external hard drives became standard. The 80MB capacity was suitable for backing up the hard drives common in that era, typically 500MB to 2GB systems. Today, vintage QIC drives remain valuable to retro computing enthusiasts, system restorers, and collectors who maintain or repair legacy computers from the DOS, Windows 3.1, and early Windows 95 era. The Irwin brand was known for reliable, straightforward tape backup hardware, and intact examples are sought after for preservation of period systems and data recovery from original backup tapes.
This Irwin 28175-100 80MB internal 5.25" half-height tape drive has been inspected and appears to be in good condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in active use. The unit shows typical cosmetic wear consistent with its age and service history. 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: |
Irwin |
Model: |
28175-100 |
Type: |
Internal Tape Drive |
Storage Capacity: |
80 MB |
Form Factor: |
5.25" Half-Height (HH) |
Interface: |
Internal (IDE/SCSI compatible) |
Tape Format: |
QIC-80 |
Installation Type: |
Internal |
SKU: |
16926 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition: |
Used - Pulled from Working Environment |
Condition Notes: |
Irwin 28175-100 80MB tape drive, used, pulled from working environment. Typical cosmetic wear. Contact us with questions. |
