Up for sale is a complete, fully tested, and working vintage Castlewood ORB 2.2GB External SCSI Drive System. This is the ultimate starter kit or expansion bundle for vintage Mac/PC enthusiasts, retro computing hobbyists, or musicians looking for SCSI storage for legacy samplers (Akai, E-mu, Ensoniq, Roland).The drive has been fully tested and reads/writes perfectly.Includes:1x Castlewood ORB 2.2GB External SCSI Drive (Excellent cosmetic and working condition)1x Original Power Brick / Supply1x Original High-Quality SCSI Interface Cable7x Castlewood ORB 2.2GB Removable Cartridges (All inside protective cases; currently formatted for Mac but easily reformatted for PC/Samplers)1x Original Owner's Manual / Documentation1x Original Installation CD-ROM (Mac/PC Drivers)Condition Notes:Everything has been well cared for in a smoke-free environment. Disks spin up smoothly and the drive mechanism purges air correctly upon closure. Sold as-described given the nature of vintage magnetic media. Fast, secure shipping with plenty of bubble wrap to protect the drive head during transit. Please note that the original retail cardboard box is not included.Apple Mac Compatibility:The drive works natively with:
Classic Macintosh Systems: Any vintage Mac with a built-in DB-25 SCSI port, including the Macintosh Plus, SE, SE/30, Classic, Classic II, and the Macintosh II series.Macintosh LC & Centris/Quadra Series: Models like the LC II, LC III, Quadra 605, Quadra 700, and Quadra 950.Power Macintosh (Old World): The entire first and second generations of PowerMacs, such as the 6100, 7100, 8100, 7200, 7500, 8500, and 9600.Vintage PowerBooks: Laptops like the PowerBook 100 series, 500 series, and 1400/3400 series (requires a standard PowerBook SCSI adapter cable).Compatible OS Versions: System 7.x, Mac OS 8.x, and Mac OS 9.x. (Note: It will not work on modern macOS without highly specialized, expensive adapters).PC / Windows Compatibility:
To use this on a vintage PC, a dedicated SCSI host adapter card is required (such as a classic Adaptec PCI or ISA card).
It is compatible with:
Hardware Era: Intel 386, 486, Pentium I, Pentium II, and Pentium III retro gaming setups.Compatible OS Versions: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.Terms of Sale: This is a vintage computer hardware item manufactured over 25 years ago. While the system has been fully tested and is completely working at the time of listing, it is being sold strictly AS-IS.No Warranties or Guarantees: Due to the fragile nature of vintage magnetic media and legacy SCSI controllers, no long-term warranty or performance guarantee can be provided.Buyer Responsibility: The buyer is responsible for ensuring system compatibility with their own vintage hardware setups, SCSI chains, and termination requirements.No Returns or Refunds: All sales are final. By purchasing this item, you acknowledge that you are buying vintage electronics and agree to these terms. The package will be shipped fully insured to protect against any transit damage.
