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Toshiba XM-4101B 4x SCSI CD-ROM front view Toshiba XM-4101B 4x SCSI CD-ROM front view
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Toshiba XM-4101B 4x SCSI CD-ROM front view
Toshiba XM-4101B 4x SCSI CD-ROM front view
Toshiba XM-4101B top view
Toshiba XM-4101B angled view
Toshiba XM-4101B label view

Toshiba

Toshiba XM-4101B – 4x SCSI 50-Pin | 5.25" Full Height | Legacy CD-ROM

$199.95

Brand New, Factory Sealed | In Stock | Bulk Orders Available

The Toshiba XM-4101B is a 4x speed SCSI CD-ROM drive featuring 50-pin interface, 256KB cache buffer, 300ms access time, and 5.25" full-height form factor. Built for early 1990s workstations and professional systems, it is ideal for legacy system restoration, vintage computing projects, and SCSI-based multimedia configurations. Compatible with Sun workstations, Apple Macintosh systems, Amiga computers, and PC servers with SCSI host adapters. This drive represents Toshiba's reliable optical engineering from the SCSI era, designed for continuous operation in demanding professional environments.

All products from Anand International ship brand new and factory sealed. Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers.
Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Toshiba
  • Model: XM-4101B
  • Speed: 4x
  • Interface: SCSI 50-Pin
  • Transfer Rate: 600KB/s
  • Access Time: 300ms
  • Buffer: 256KB
  • Form Factor: 5.25" Full Height
  • Media Compatibility: CD-ROM, Audio CD
  • MTBF: 50,000 hours
  • Drive Type: Internal CD-ROM
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • 4x speed CD-ROM drive for fast data access
  • 50-pin SCSI interface for wide compatibility
  • 256KB buffer for smooth data streaming
  • 5.25" full-height professional form factor
  • 300ms average access time
  • 600KB/s maximum transfer rate
  • Compatible with CD-ROM and Audio CD formats
  • Designed for continuous professional operation
  • 90-day Anand International warranty on all legacy stock
  • Free domestic US shipping included
  • Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers
Compatibility

Compatible with Sun workstations, Apple Macintosh systems with SCSI, Amiga computers, PC servers with SCSI host adapters, and legacy SCSI controllers. Not compatible with IDE/PATA systems without SCSI host adapter or modern SATA systems.
Shipping & Returns
  • Free Shipping: We currently offer free Economy Shipping within the continental U.S. with no minimum order required. Expedited shipping is available at standard carrier rates.
  • Same-Day Shipping: Order placed before 2PM PST will ship the same day. Orders received after this time will ship the following business day.
  • Hassle-Free Returns: If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it within 10 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.

4x SCSI 50-Pin 5.25" Full Height Factory Sealed

Why the XM-4101B is the right Legacy CD-ROM Drive

This Toshiba XM-4101B represents the professional SCSI CD-ROM technology from the early 1990s multimedia era. With 4x speed performance and robust 50-pin SCSI connectivity, it delivered reliable optical storage for workstations and professional systems. The full-height 5.25" form factor and 256KB buffer made it ideal for demanding applications requiring consistent data access.

Professional 4x SCSI Performance

Delivers 600KB/s transfer rates with 50-pin SCSI interface for reliable legacy system integration. Available from Anand International with free shipping and B2B pricing.

Full-Height Professional Design

5.25" full-height form factor designed for workstation and server environments requiring robust optical drives.

256KB Buffer for Smooth Operation

Generous buffer memory ensures consistent data streaming for multimedia and professional applications.

Wide Legacy System Compatibility

50-pin SCSI interface supports connection to Sun workstations, Apple Macintosh systems, Amiga computers, and PC servers.

New Old Stock with 90-Day Warranty

Available as brand new, factory sealed old stock units from Anand International with a 90-day warranty. Ideal for legacy system maintenance, vintage computing restoration, and hard-to-find replacement needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for SCSI, including information on usage, configuration, and compatibility.

1. What is a SCSI hard drive?

A SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) hard drive is a legacy enterprise storage device that connects using parallel ribbon cables. SCSI was widely used in servers, workstations, and storage arrays before newer technologies like SAS and SATA became standard.
2. What systems are SCSI hard drives compatible with?

SCSI drives are designed for older servers, RAID controllers, and storage arrays that have SCSI interfaces. They are commonly used today to maintain or repair legacy IT infrastructure.
3. What’s the difference between SCSI and SAS?

SCSI uses parallel communication and bulky ribbon cables, with speeds up to 320 MB/s. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is the modern successor, offering serial communication, smaller connectors, dual-port redundancy, and speeds up to 24 Gb/s.
4. Can SCSI hard drives still be used in modern systems?

Most modern computers don’t have SCSI ports. To use a SCSI drive, you’ll need a compatible SCSI controller card or an external enclosure designed for parallel SCSI.
5. What capacities are available for SCSI hard drives?

SCSI hard drives were typically available in capacities ranging from a few gigabytes to several hundred gigabytes. Larger capacities are rare compared to modern SATA and SAS drives.
6. Are SCSI hard drives hot-swappable?

Yes, many SCSI drives used in enterprise servers were hot-swappable when paired with a compatible RAID backplane or enclosure. This allowed replacement without shutting down the system.
7. Why are SCSI hard drives still used today?

SCSI hard drives remain important for maintaining legacy servers, specialized equipment, and industrial systems where upgrading to newer storage technologies isn’t possible or practical.