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32X/10X/40X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive - Overview

At a glance

The new 32X/10X/40X/16X Max (1) CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive combines the best technology and functionality from CD-RW and DVD-ROM drives into one drive.
RecordNow CD mastering and writing software and DVD decoding software from Intervideo is included with the drive. You can create data and audio CDs, back up files, and play popular DVD movies -- all with this new combination drive. This drive conforms to the DVD Forum DVD-Multi Player specification, which ensures read compatibility across all DVD forum endorsed formats (DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM). The drive also supports EasyWrite Technology (formerly Mt.Rainier), which provides a way to store, move, and share large amounts of data with the same ease and convenience of a diskette.

Features:

  • 32x, 24x, 16x, 8x write speed of CD-R media (1)
  • 10x, 4x write speed of CD-RW media (1)
  • 40x maximum read speed of CD media
  • 16x maximum read speed of DVD media
  • Buffer underrun protection
  • EasyWrite support (formerly Mt. Rainier)
  • DVD forum multi-read compliant
  • Industry-leading CD recording and DVD playback software (2) for CD mastering and DVD movie playback
  • Enhanced IDE/ATAPI interface
  • 2 MB data buffer
  • Vertical or horizontal mount

(1) Actual speeds will vary and are often less than the maximum possible. The read and write results of this drive depend on the quality and characteristics of the CD-R and CD-RW media used. Poor results may be obtained with some media suppliers.

(2) Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Applicable third-party software licenses may apply.

Prerequisites:

  • Pentium 133 (Pentium II 233 for MPEG2 playback)
  • 40 MB available hard drive space for software installation
  • 700 MB available hard drive space for CD copy function
  • Available IDE connection
  • 2x AGP Video for MPEG2 playback
  • Minimum RAM: 32 MB
  • Audio card for MPEG2 playback

Warranty

1 year Limited - customer carry-in exchange

Packaging

You will receive one box containing the following items:

  • 32X/10X/40X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive black(1)
  • CD-RW and DVD-ROM Software and User's Guide CD (1)
  • 18-inch 2-drop IDE cable (1)
  • Audio "Y" cable (1)
  • Mounting screws (4)
  • Quick Installation Guide (1)

Product dates

Worldwide

  • Announce date: 27 Aug 2002
  • Planned availability date: 3 Oct 2002

Technical specifications

Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

Sustained data transfer rates:
  • DVD-ROM (6.5x-16x CAV, 4.7 GB DVD-ROM read): 8.7 to 22.1 MB/s
  • DVD-ROM (3.3x-8x CAV, 8.5 GB Dual-layer read): 4.4 to 11.0 MB/s
  • DVD-R (2.5x-6x CAV, 4.7 GB DVD-R read): 3.3 to 8.1 MB/s
  • DVD-R (2.5x-5x CAV, 3.95 GB DVD-R read): 3.3 to 6.7 MB/s
  • DVD-RAM (2x CLV, 2.6 GB DVD-RAM read): 2.64 MB/s
  • DVD-RAM (1x CLV, 4.7 GB DVD-RAM read): 1.32 MB/s
  • DVD-RW (2.5x-6x CAV, 4.7 GB DVD-RW read): 3.3 to 8.1 MB/s
  • CD-ROM (40x-18x CAV, CD-ROM/R read): 2.7 to 6.0 MB/s

Max Burst data transfer rate:

  • Ultra DMA Mode 2: 33 MB/s

Average access times:

  • DVD-ROM including latency, single layer: 120 ms
  • CD-ROM including latency: 110 ms
  • CD-RW including latency: 110 ms
  • 2 MB data buffer

MTBF (25% duty): 120,000 POH

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement

Weight

  • 2.0lbs
  • 0.9kg

Height

  • 1.6inches
  • 41.5mm

Width

  • 5.8inches
  • 149mm

Depth

  • 7.5 inches
  • 190 mm

Operating temperature

  • Between 5 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius
  • Between 41 degrees Fahrenheit and 113 degrees Fahrenheit

Relative humidity

  • Operating: between 10% and 80%

Agency approvals

United States and Canada

  • FCC label
  • UL mark
  • cUL mark

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

  • European Union - CE MARK

Asia Pacific

  • Australia/New Zealand - C-Tick
  • Korea - Korean MIC mark
  • Taiwan - BSMI
  • Japan - VCCI

Hardware compatibility

The 32X/10X/40X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is supported on the following Systems:

Description
Machine Type
Model
IntelliStation Z Pro* 6865, 6866,All
IntelliStation M Pro*6849, 6850, 6868, 6889, 6229All
IntelliStation E Pro*6836, 6846, 6867, 6893, 6204, 6214All
NetVista A216337, 6339, 6341, 6342, 6346, 6347, 6348 All
NetVista A21i 2254, 2256, 2257 All
NetVista A22p 2292, 6343, 6349, 6350, 6823, 6825, 6049, 2259 All
NetVista A30/A30p 8309, 8310, 8311, 8312, 8313, 8314, 8315 All
NetVista A406599, 6830, 6831All
NetVista A40i 2251, 2271, 2284 All
NetVista A40p 6059, 6579, 6647, 6650 All
NetVista M41 6790, 6791, 6792, 6793, 6794, 6795, 6796, 6797, 6823 All
NetVista M42 8303, 8304, 8305, 8306, 8307 All
NetVista X41 2283, 6274, 6596 All
NetVista A20 6270, 6279, 6286, 6266 All
NetVista A20i2255, 2275, 6276 All
NetVista S40 6644, 6645 All
NetVista S40p6646 All
NetVista A60 6833**, 6838 All
NetVista A60i 6832**, 6848 All

* Systems with I3D and FireGL1 graphic chipsets do not support MPEG-2 playback.

** Standard Y-audio connector cannot be attached to this system.

Some computers have a smaller connector that is incompatible with the included internal audio cable. If your computer has this type of connector, you must purchase a new audio cable.

Supported operating systems

32X/10X/40X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is supported on the following operating systems:

  • Microsoft Windows Me
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP

Compatibility

Some configurations may not be compatible.

Installation time

Approximately 30 minutes



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Legacy Document ID : MIGR-44042
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