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At a glance

The latest high-capacity, removable media drive enables users to mobilize their data and expand their desktop system by writing, backing up, storing, or archiving up to 700 MB of data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc.

Features

• 20-48X CAV Write speed of CD-R media
• 4X, 10X, 12X CLV or 10-24X CAV Write speed of CD-RW media
• 20X-48X constant angular velocity (CAV) Read speed of CD-ROM and CD-R media
• Enhanced IDE/ATAPI interface
• 100 ms average access time (20-48X CAV)
• 2 MB data buffer
• Vertical or horizontal mount
• Buffer underrun protection
• EasyWrite technology

Warranty

1 year Limited - customer carry-in exchange

Packaging

You will receive one box containing the following items:

• Black 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive
• Mounting Screws
• Software and User's Guide CD
• Laser Safety Guide
• Quick Installation Guide
• Two-drop IDE cable
• "Y" Audio Cable

Product dates

Worldwide

• Announce date: 19 Nov 2002
• Planned availability 16 Dec 2002
• Planned availability 23 Dec 2002 (Asia Pacific only)
• Withdrawal date: 28 Oct 2003

Technical specifications

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

Weight

• 2.2 lbs
• 1.0 kg

Height

• 1.7 inches
• 42 mm

Width

• 5.9 inches
• 149 mm

Depth

• 7.7 inches
• 195 mm

Operating temperature

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

Relative humidity

• Operating: between 8% and 80% (non-condensing)

Agency approvals

United States

• FCC label
• UL Mark
• CSA Mark

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

• European Union -- CE MARK

Asia Pacific

• Australia/New Zealand -- C-Tick
• Korea -- Korean MIC label
• Taiwan -- BSMI

ENERGY STAR compliant

No

Hardware compatibility

The 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive is supported on the following systems: i

Supported operating systems

• Microsoft Windows XP Pro
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows Me

Compatibility

The 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive is compatible with the following CD formats:

In Read mode:

• CD-ROM mode-1 data discs
• CD-ROM XA discs
• CD Audio discs
• CD-I discs
• Photo CD discs
• Video CD discs
• CD-R discs
• CD-RW discs
• CD-Text
• CD-Extra

In Write mode:

• CD-ROM mode-1
• CD-ROM XA
• CD Audio
• Mixed Mode
• Video CD
• CD-Text
• CD-Extra

Limitations

* 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.

Other

Installation time

Approximately 30 minutes