Description
Panasonic JU-257A656P 3.5 Internal Floppy Disk Drive FDD 1.44MB IDE PC
The Panasonic JU-257A656P is a 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive manufactured by Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd. — the OEM manufacturing arm behind Panasonic-branded storage peripherals. This drive reads and writes standard 3.5-inch 1.44MB DD/HD floppy diskettes and interfaces with the host system via a standard 34-pin IDC ribbon cable connector.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Panasonic JU-257A656P
- Manufacturer: Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd.
- Drive size: 3.5 inch internal
- Storage capacity: 1.44MB (HD)
- Interface: 34-pin IDE floppy connector
- Form factor: Internal desktop/half-height
- Country of manufacture: Philippines
- Certifications: UL, CSA, TÜV Rheinland, CE (per label)
- Revision code: F8539
- Drive only — no cables, mounting hardware, or accessories included
Applications
The JU-257A656P is a standard 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive of the type widely used in desktop PCs throughout the late 1990s and 2000s. This drive type was a common OEM component in systems from major manufacturers including IBM, Compaq, HP, and many whitebox builders. Today, these drives are primarily sought for legacy system restoration and maintenance — particularly for older industrial computers, CNC machine controllers, and embedded systems that require floppy-based boot or data transfer. The standard 34-pin interface is compatible with any motherboard or controller card featuring a floppy header.
This Panasonic JU-257A656P 3.5" Internal Floppy Disk Drive is a used unit in good physical condition with normal cosmetic wear consistent with its age. The drive mechanism and front bezel are intact with no broken or missing parts. As a vintage component, this drive is sold as-is without bench testing or verification of read/write functionality. Please review the photo set for a detailed look at the unit's cosmetic condition, and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Panasonic |
Model: |
JU-257A656P |
MPN: |
JU-257A656P |
Type: |
Internal Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) |
SKU: |
41826 |
Storage Capacity: |
1.44MB |
Drive Size: |
3.5 Inch |
Interface: |
34-Pin IDE |
Form Factor: |
Internal / Desktop |
Manufacturer: |
Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Philippines |
Compatible With: |
Desktop PCs with 34-pin floppy connector |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only — no cables or accessories included. Sold as-is. |
Condition Notes: |
This Panasonic JU-257A656P 3.5" Internal Floppy Disk Drive is a used unit in good physical condition with normal cosmetic wear consistent with its age. The drive mechanism and front bezel are intact with no broken or missing parts. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |