Description
Samsung SFD-321B 3.5in 1.44MB IDE Floppy Drive TriGem FDD
A 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive manufactured by Samsung for TriGem, designed for legacy desktop computers. This IDE-connected drive reads and writes standard 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy disks and connects directly to motherboard FDD controllers via a 34-pin ribbon cable, making it a straightforward addition to any compatible Pentium-era system requiring floppy disk support.
Specifications & What's Included
- Make/Model: Samsung SFD-321B/LTGNC (TriGem branded)
- Secondary Model: P4AMC113514
- Storage Capacity: 1.44MB (standard 3.5-inch format)
- Interface: IDE (34-pin ribbon connector)
- Power: 4-pin Mini Berg connector, 5V DC at 0.7A
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal mount
- Hardware Revision: T4
- Country of Manufacture: China
- Included: Drive unit only — no cables, mounting hardware, or brackets
Applications
3.5-inch IDE floppy drives were standard equipment on desktop computers throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, serving as primary data storage and software distribution media before CD-ROM and USB storage became dominant. This Samsung model connects directly to legacy motherboard FDD controllers found in older Intel Pentium-era systems (Pentium, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, and similar-era chipsets). The drive functions as a boot device, secondary storage medium, or simply as a compatibility bridge for systems still requiring floppy disk access — useful for legacy software installation, firmware updates, or data retrieval from archives. IDE-interface floppy drives remained common in desktop and tower systems well into the early 2000s, and units like this one continue to serve in system restoration, vintage computing, and archival projects.
This Samsung SFD-321B 3.5-inch IDE floppy drive has been tested and confirmed to be in working order. The unit shows normal light cosmetic wear consistent with prior use in a desktop computer environment — the metal housing and bezel remain intact with no significant damage. The 34-pin IDE ribbon connector and 4-pin Mini Berg power connector are both present and in good condition. 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: |
Samsung |
Manufacturer: |
Samsung (Made in China for TriGem) |
Model: |
SFD-321B/LTGNC |
MPN: |
SFD-321B/LTGNC |
Secondary Model: |
P4AMC113514 |
Hardware Revision: |
REV. T4 |
Type: |
Internal 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive (IDE) |
Storage Capacity: |
1.44MB |
Form Factor: |
3.5-Inch Internal |
Interface: |
IDE (34-pin ribbon) |
Power Connector: |
4-pin Mini Power (Berg) |
Power Requirements: |
DC 5V, 0.7A |
Compatible With: |
Desktop PCs with IDE/FDD controller (Pentium-era) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
SKU: |
28627 |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only; no cables or mounting hardware included |
Condition Notes: |
Samsung SFD-321B 3.5in IDE floppy drive, tested and working. Shows light cosmetic wear from previous use. Connectors intact and in good condition. Drive only; no cables or mounting hardware included. |
