1982- Iomega Bernoulli Box (7/2024)

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VintageComputer.Gallery

Name/Title

1982- Iomega Bernoulli Box (7/2024)

Tags

Iomega

Description

The Iomega Bernoulli drive, also known as the Bernoulli Box, was introduced in 1982. It was a high-capacity removable storage system that used a flexible disk coated with a magnetic material. The drive operated on Bernoulli’s principle, which helped keep the disk close to the read/write head without physical contact, reducing the risk of head crashes1.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

EBay

Date

Aug 7, 2024

General Notes

Note

Here are some key features of the Bernoulli drive: Capacities: The original disks came in sizes of 5, 10, and 20 MB, with later versions reaching up to 230 MB. Reliability: The design made it more reliable than contemporary hard drives, as the flexible disk could not crash into the read/write head. Interface: Most Bernoulli drives used the SCSI interface and were available as both internal and external units. Applications: They were popular for data backup, multimedia storage, and transporting data between different locations. The Bernoulli drive was one of Iomega’s first widely known products and paved the way for later innovations like the Zip and Jaz drives.