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Grey rectangular portable SCSI Jaz drive with front cartridge slot

Iomega Corp

Iomega Corp 1 GB Portable SCSI Jaz Drive

SKU CH-B699-T2F26

A 1 GB removable SCSI-2 drive for quick, secure backups and large media storage on PC or Mac

  • Quickly and securely back up all files and applications using 1 GB removable Jaz disks
  • Store video clips or hours of CD-quality audio on high-capacity 1 GB media
  • SCSI-2 interface works perfectly with Akai MPC units that have SCSI connectivity
  • Compatible with both PC and Macintosh systems for cross-platform use
  • Removable 1 GB disks eliminate the need to manage piles of smaller-capacity media

Portable SCSI Jaz Drive

The Iomega 1 GB Jaz drive is a removable-cartridge external drive that connects through a SCSI-2 interface. It targets professionals who need fast, high-capacity backup and transportable storage for large project files. PC and Macintosh compatibility is built in, and the bundled IomegaWare suite supplies the necessary drivers and utilities.

Upgrade from smaller removable media

This drive replaces stacks of lower-capacity floppy or optical cartridges by offering a full gigabyte per disk with hard-drive-class transfer speeds. The jump is worthwhile when backup windows shrink or when projects such as video clips and hours of CD-quality audio no longer fit on a single legacy cartridge. SCSI-2 connectivity also lets the unit integrate directly with Akai MPC samplers and other professional gear that expects a SCSI bus.

Capacity and headroom

Each 1 GB Jaz disk holds a complete system backup, multiple video clips or extensive audio sessions without disk swapping. Performance scales with the SCSI-2 bus, so sustained transfers remain consistent for large sequential writes. The drive reaches its limit when projects exceed the 1 GB per cartridge ceiling or when a host lacks a native SCSI controller, requiring an additional adapter card.

Highlights

  • Quickly and securely back up all files and applications using 1 GB removable Jaz disks
  • Store video clips or hours of CD-quality audio on high-capacity 1 GB media
  • SCSI-2 interface works perfectly with Akai MPC units that have SCSI connectivity
  • Compatible with both PC and Macintosh systems for cross-platform use
  • Removable 1 GB disks eliminate the need to manage piles of smaller-capacity media

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What SCSI connector does the Jaz 1 GB drive use for its SCSI-2 interface?

The drive uses a 50-pin Centronics-style SCSI-2 connector; use a matching 50-pin cable or an adapter that fits your host adapter's connector type.

Which step is often missed when installing the drive on a SCSI chain?

Set a unique SCSI ID (0–6) on the rear switch, ensure the drive is the last device or has active termination enabled, and install the IomegaWare drivers before first use.

What ongoing maintenance does the 1 GB Jaz drive and its disks require?

Keep the drive's air vents clear, store disks in their cases away from magnetic fields, and run the IomegaWare media verification tool periodically to check disk health.

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