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IBM PS/1 hard drive options?

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First post, by pojo

Posted on 2015-06-04, 08:59

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I have a nice IBM PS/1 286, the earliest 2011 model.

The MFM hard drive works fine, but it is pretty noisy. Are there any viable options for a modern IDE or Compact Flash adapter for these proprietary mofos?

Reply 1 of 3, by Stojke

Posted on 2015-06-04, 18:30

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If it has an expansion slot (ISA) you can use an IDE interface card, or SCSI.

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Reply 2 of 3, by pojo

Posted on 2015-06-05, 16:03

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No ISA on this first model unfortunately, just some weirdo expansions port that is not even MCA I believe.

Reply 3 of 3, by amijim

Posted on 2025-01-20, 09:39

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Well, fast forward to 2025 and voila , we now have a riser for 2 isas.I just got one and will install a scsi bootable controller and a vga card. I now need to mod a soundcard or try to find a paralel sound card.

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