Low-Cost High-Performance Removable Storage

SyQuest SparQ internal EIDE drive

System requirements

This drive is for use in a '486 or Pentium-class PC with an unused drive bay and IDE connector. Compatible operating systems include:

• Windows 3.1 or higher
• Windows 95
• Windows NT 4.0

Technical summary

• Manufacturer: SyQuest Technology, now called SYQT
• Manufacturer's product information: http://www.syqt.com/products/m_sparq.html
• Cartridge type: 3.5-inch 1.0 GB SyQuest SparQ cartridges (available separately)
• Interface: Enhanced IDE (PIO Mode 4), using the same data and power connectors as IDE hard drives built into most PCs
• Sustained data transfer rate: 3.7 - 6.9 MB/s (about 4 times as fast as the parallel-port version)
• Average seek time: 12 milliseconds

Software

Software can be downloaded from SyQuest's Driver/Utilities Download page.

Documentation

Available online:

• User Guide
• Online Manual (??? KB) -- included with the software referred to above?
• Technical Bulletins
• On-line Support and Troubleshooting

Additional documentation can be purchased in printed form.

Availability

I am currently selling SparQ internal EIDE drives in unused condition for $39.50 each. These drives are sold "a la carte". The price of each drive includes the original jumper and shipping insert, but no other accessories. Please be sure to check the accessories page for information on related items that you might need unless you are replacing a drive already in service.

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