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At a Glance
The 8X Max Slimline DVD-ROM Drive features:

• Slimline form factor for small form factor desktop systems
• 8X-3.3X CAV read speed of DVD-ROM
• 24X-10X read speed of CD media
• 1X read speed of 4.7 GB/side DVD-RAM media
• 2X read speed of 2.6 GB/side DVD-RAM media
• 12X-5.3X read of CD-RW media
• Decoding software for MPEG2 and movie playback
• One-year limited warranty(3) minimum
• Product assumes PC system warranty in which it is installed

Overview
The new 8X Max(1) Slimline DVD-ROM Drive delivers DVD functionality to your small form factor desktop environment. This drive reads DVD media with capacities up to 17 GB, at a maximum 8X CAV(1) read speed. This provides fast data loading and video playback. It can also read all popular CD media formats at speeds up to 24X CAV.

This DVD-ROM drive is ideal for education and database applications and well-suited for the large data requirements of graphics, imaging, and multiple CD consolidation. Decoding software(2) for MPEG2 playback is also included.

This new offering benefits from quality, reliability, compatibility, and testing programs. As one of the premier. This option takes on the warranty of the PC system in which it is installed. For many PCs this can entitle this product to on-site service for up to three years.

1. Variable read rate. Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.
2. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Third-party software licenses may apply.
   

Warranty

1 year - Limited carry-in exchange

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:

• 8X Max Slimline DVD-ROM drive (1)
• Combo Cable (Combination IDE/Audio/Power Cable) (1)
• User's Guide (1)
• Laser Safety Guide (1)
• MPEG-2 decoding software CD (1)

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)
Part numbers applicable to: worldwide

• Marketing part number: 10K3798
• Replacement part number: 09N0917
• 8X Max Slimline DVD-ROM Drive

Additional part numbers
Associated
Part(s)

• Replacement part number: 09N0102
• Combo Cable

Product dates

• US, EMEA, LA
  • Announce date: 6 March 2001
  • Planned availability date: 6 April 2001
  • Withdrawal date: 26 Mar 2002
• AP
  • Announce date: 6 March 2001
  • Planned availability date: 9 April 2001
  • Withdrawal date: 26 Mar 2002

Technical specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

• Sustained data transfer rate
  • DVD-ROM(3.3X-8X, CAV DVD-ROM read) 4.4-10.8 MB/s
  • DVD-RAM(2X ZCLV read speed) 2.6 GB/side 2.70 MB/s
  • DVD-RAM(1X ZCLV read speed) 4.7 GB/side 1.35 MB/s
  • DVD-R(2.5X-1X, CAV DVD-R read) 1.35-3.3 MB/s
  • CD-ROM(24X-10X, CAV mode/read) 1.5-3.6 MB/s
• Max Burst data transfer rate
  • UDMA Mode 2 33.3 MB/s
• Average access time
• • DVD-ROM including latency, single layer 95 ms
  • DVD-ROM including latency, dual layer 130 ms
  • DVD-RAM including latency 2.6 GB/side 170 ms
  • CD-ROM including latency 85 ms
    

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

• lbs: 0.55
• kg: 245.00

• inches: 0.51
• mm: 12.70

Width:

• inches: 5.10
• mm: 128.00

Length:

• inches: 5.10
• mm: 129.00

Operating temperature

• Between 5 degrees Celsius and 52 degrees Celsius
• Between 41 degrees Fahrenheit and 126 degrees Fahrenheit

Relative humidity

• Operating: between 15% and 85% (non-condensing)

Mean time between failures

• At 10% duty: 80,000 POH

Agency approvals

• US, CAN
  • FCC label
  • UL mark
  • CSA mark
• EMEA
  • European Union: CE MARK
• AP
  • Australia/New Zealand: C-Tick
  • Korea: Korean MIC label
  • Taiwan: BSMI

ENERGY STAR-Compliant
No

Hardware requirements
The IBM 8X Max Slimline DVD-ROM Drive is sup- ported on the following IBM systems:

Software requirements
For MPEG2 Playback:

• Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2
• Microsoft Windows 98
• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
• Microsoft Windows 2000 or
• Microsoft Windows Millennium
  

Compatibility
The DVD-ROM Drive can read the following CD and DVD formats:

• DVD-ROM/discs (Versions 1.0)
• 2.6 GB/side DVD-RAM discs (Type II)
• 4.7 GB/side DVD-RAM discs (Type II)
• 3.95 GB/side DVD-R
• 4.7 GB/side DVD-R
• CD-RW discs
• CD-R discs
• CD-ROM mode-1 data discs
• CD-ROM mode-2 data discs
• CD-ROM XA discs
• CD Audio discs
• CD-I discs
• Photo CD multisession discs
• Video CD discs
• CD-Extra discs
• CD-TEXT discs

Limitations
Some configurations may not be supported.

Supported software
Not Applicable

Other
None

Document notes:

1. The symbol * means that the information is currently unavailable for this product.
2. FRU stands for Field Replacement Unit. It is the part number used for ordering service/replacement parts.
3. Effective Withdrawal means that on the given date the products will have been withdrawn from marketing. After that date, the product can not be obtained directly.