Fujitsu CDC model 9410 " finch " 8 inch harddiskmodule - Computer (1)

This is a vintage 8-inch Winchester hard drive (HDD), specifically a model from the early 80s that closely resembles the legendary Fujitsu Swallow series (such as the M2301 or M2322K) and the CDC Finch series. In that era the computer industry shifted from gigantic 14-inch drives to more compact 8-inch and 5.25-inch formats for minicomputers and mainframes.
Transparent plastic housing: The iconic brown-tinted or clear plastic cap protected the magnetic disks (platters) from dust, while the mechanical read/write heads and the arm (actuator) remained visible.
Storage capacity: Depending on the exact model, the capacity of these 8-inch drives at the time was typically between 10 MB and 168 MB.
a sought-after collectible for those with an interest in computers
38 x 21 x 9.5 cm
8 kg
item location: Belgium
will be carefully packed and insured for shipment.