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What HP USB Floppy Drive capacities are available and what are their part numbers? |
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- HP 1GB USB 2.0 Floppy Drive - 442085-B21
- HP 256MB USB 2.0Floppy Drive - 442084-B21
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| Q2. |
When should a customer use an USB Floppy Drive Key? |
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The USB Floppy Drive key is a perfect solution for customers requiring a portable mass storage device and/or a USB floppy device. The USB Floppy Drive Key’s mass storage functionality is an ideal solution for users needing a removable media device for storing files or transferring files between computers. It provides many times the storage capacity and performance of a standard floppy drive. The USB Floppy Drive Key’s floppy functionality is an ideal solution for customers whose systems do not include a legacy floppy drive or who do not wish to utilize a bulky USB floppy drive. HP ProLiant server users now have an ideal solution that includes both a portable mass storage device provided by a standard USB drive key and a USB floppy drive.
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| Q3. |
Where can I find USB Floppy Drive Key compatibility information? |
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For the USB Floppy Drive Key compatibility chart, please visit the Quick Specs site.
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Where can I find technology information about the USB Floppy Drive Key? |
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For more information please review the USB Floppy Drive Key technologies brief.
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| Technical |
| Q1. |
How do I install the USB Floppy Drive Key? |
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For the USB Floppy Drive Key installation instructions, please download the following installation guides. Available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch and Japanese.
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| Q2. |
What is the interface of the USB Floppy Drive Keys? |
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The HP USB Floppy Drive Key is a USB 2.0 device (backwards compatible with USB 1.1).
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| Q3. |
Is there boot support for this device? |
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The USB Floppy Drive Key can be configured to function as a boot device in HP ProLiant servers. The device switch enables customers to boot the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mass storage device or the USB floppy drive.
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| Q4. |
What Operating Systems is the HP USB Floppy Key compatible with? |
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The USB Floppy Drive Key is compatible with HP ProLiant servers running Microsoft® Windows® Server 2000, Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, and Linux distributions including RedHat Enterprise Linux 4, RedHat Enterprise Linux 5, and SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10.
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| Q5. |
Can I use the USB Floppy Drive Key to provide drivers during a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 installation? |
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Yes. With the USB Floppy Drive Key installed with the device switch set to the USB Floppy Drive prior to starting the installation; any drivers on the USB Floppy Drive will be available for F6 installation.
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| Service & Warranty |
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What is the warranty period for the HP USB Floppy Drive Key? |
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The USB Floppy Drive Key has a 1 year part only warranty. Please see the below information for additional services.
- Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center at 1-800-345-1518 for details.
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