Macintosh Classic: Power & Size Requirements for Internal Drives


What are the limitations regarding the Macintosh Classic and third-party
internal hard drives, specifically power consumption and physical size?

An internal hard drive for the Macintosh Classic drive must not be more
than "1/3 height" (meaning one inch) in height. There simply isn't any
room for larger hard drive.

The exact power figure for the Macintosh Classic's drive connector is 10
watts, but power consumption isn't an issue for most 1/3 height drives.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012