Description
I-O Data CDP-TX20 External CD-ROM Drive SCSI Slot-Load w/ AC Adapter & Cable
The I-O Data Device CDP-TX20 is a compact, portable external CD-ROM drive that connects via a 50-pin Centronics SCSI interface. Manufactured in Japan, the CDP-TX20 uses a slot-loading disc mechanism and draws power from an external 5V DC adapter, making it a self-contained external optical drive well suited to desktop and portable SCSI-equipped systems. This unit has been tested and is in good working condition.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: I-O Data Device, Inc.
- Model: CDP-TX20
- Type: External CD-ROM Drive
- Loading Mechanism: Slot-load
- Interface: SCSI — 50-pin Centronics connector
- Power Input: 5.0V DC, 1.5A (barrel jack, DC IN 5V)
- Audio Outputs: Headphone jack (with volume knob), Line Out jack
- Front controls: Power ON/OFF switch, Volume control
- Rear: SCSI ID selector switch (M/S), 50-pin SCSI port, DC IN barrel jack
- Country of Manufacture: Japan (Made in Japan label)
- Includes: I-O DATA branded AC adapter (UL listed) and approximately 18" 50-pin Centronics SCSI cable
Applications
External SCSI CD-ROM drives like the CDP-TX20 were widely used in the 1990s with desktop computers and workstations that lacked an internal optical drive — particularly Apple Macintosh systems, IBM-compatible PCs with SCSI host adapters, and UNIX/workstation platforms (Sun, SGI, HP) that relied on SCSI as the standard storage interface. The slot-loading form factor and compact footprint made portable units like the CDP-TX20 convenient for sharing a single drive between multiple machines or for use with early laptops via SCSI adapters. Today these drives remain useful for legacy system maintenance, software installation on older SCSI-based machines, reading archival optical media, and vintage computer enthusiasts restoring period-correct setups.
This I-O Data Device CDP-TX20 External CD-ROM Drive has been tested and is in good working condition. The unit shows normal light wear consistent with prior use — the dark gray housing is intact with no cracks or significant damage. Included with the drive is an I-O DATA branded AC adapter and an approximately 18-inch 50-pin Centronics SCSI cable. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
I-O Data Device |
Model: |
CDP-TX20 |
MPN: |
CDP-TX20 |
Type: |
External CD-ROM Drive |
SKU: |
49746 |
Interface: |
SCSI (50-pin Centronics) |
Loading Mechanism: |
Slot-Load |
Form Factor: |
External / Portable |
Power Requirements: |
5.0V DC, 1.5A |
Audio Output: |
Headphone Jack, Line Out |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Compatible With: |
SCSI-equipped PCs, Macs, workstations |
Seller Notes: |
Includes I-O DATA AC adapter and 18" 50-pin SCSI cable. |
Condition Notes: |
This I-O Data CDP-TX20 external CD-ROM drive has been tested and is in good working condition. Shows light wear typical of prior use. Includes I-O DATA AC adapter and 18" 50-pin SCSI cable. |
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 |