Description
Toshiba XM-3401B 4x Internal SCSI CD-ROM Drive 50-Pin 5.25in Caddy Load w/ Caddy
The Toshiba XM-3401B is a 4x-speed internal CD-ROM drive using a caddy-loading mechanism, connecting via a 50-pin SCSI interface. It fits the standard 5.25-inch half-height drive bay found in desktop PCs and workstations of the era and draws power from a standard 4-pin Molex connector. A front-panel headphone jack with volume wheel allows direct audio monitoring of audio CDs.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Toshiba Corporation (Made in Japan)
- Model: XM-3401B
- Drive Speed: 4x CD-ROM
- Loading Mechanism: Caddy-loading
- Interface: 50-pin IDC SCSI
- Termination: Two T-RES termination resistor sockets on rear PCB
- Power Connector: 4-pin Molex
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch half-height internal
- Front Panel: Headphone jack with volume control dial, eject button, caddy slot
- Certifications: UL, CSA LR 89911, TÜV Rheinland
- Includes: Drive unit and caddy
Applications
The XM-3401B was designed for SCSI-equipped desktop computers and workstations popular in the mid-1990s — the era when SCSI was the preferred interface for high-performance and professional systems. Caddy-loading drives like this one were common in Sun Microsystems workstations, early Apple Macintosh towers, Silicon Graphics machines, high-end IBM-compatible PCs, and other SCSI-centric platforms of the period. The caddy mechanism protected discs from dust and handling damage, making it a preferred design for professional and scientific environments. SCSI CD-ROM drives of this generation are still sought by collectors and by technicians maintaining vintage workstations, legacy Sun or SGI hardware, and older SCSI-based systems that require period-correct optical drives.
This Toshiba XM-3401B 4x Internal SCSI CD-ROM Drive has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The drive was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. Photos show some dust and light grime on the top of the chassis, which is typical of a drive that has seen service — the front panel, caddy slot, and rear connectors appear intact and undamaged. The caddy is included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Toshiba |
Model: |
XM-3401B |
MPN: |
XM-3401B |
Type: |
Internal CD-ROM Drive |
SKU: |
39568 |
Interface: |
SCSI |
Connector Type: |
50-Pin IDC SCSI |
Drive Speed: |
4x |
Loading Mechanism: |
Caddy-Loading |
Form Factor: |
5.25-inch Half-Height Internal |
Power Connector: |
4-Pin Molex |
Audio Output: |
Front-panel headphone jack with volume control |
Termination: |
T-RES termination resistor sockets (2x, on rear PCB) |
Certifications: |
UL, CSA LR 89911, TÜV Rheinland |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Compatible With: |
SCSI-equipped PCs, workstations, Macs, vintage systems |
Includes: |
CD-ROM drive and caddy |
Condition Notes: |
This Toshiba XM-3401B 4x SCSI CD-ROM drive has been inspected and is in good used condition. Pulled from a working environment; shows typical dust and light grime on the chassis. Caddy included. |
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 |