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16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM Drive - Overview
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At a glance
The 16X Max** RAM-Read DVD-ROM White and Black Drives deliver improved read performance, system compatibility, and functional flexibility to customers with large data capacity needs. Features include:
  • 5.25-inch half-height form factor
  • 16X-7X CAV read speed of DVD media
  • 40X-17X read speed of CD media
  • Decoding software for MPEG-2 and movie playback
  • One-year limited warranty

** Variable read rate. Actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.

Overview
The new 16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM drives deliver the latest DVD media compatibility. These new drives read:
  • All currently available DVD-RAM media that is shipped in Type II cartridges
  • DVD-R media
  • Single- and dual-layer DVDs with up to 17 GB capacity per disc
  • All popular CD media

Maximum DVD-read speed is 16X CAV and maximum CD-read speed is 40X CAV. Decoding software for DVD-video playback is also included.

These drives are well-suited for customers distributing education and database applications and for those handling large capacity data requirements such as graphics, imaging, and multiple-CD consolidation.

Warranty
1 year
limited - customer carry-in exchange

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:

  • 16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM drive (1)
  • IDE cable (1)
  • Internal "Y" Audio cable (1)
  • Mounting Screws (4)
  • 16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM User's Guide (1)
  • Laser Safety Guide (1)
  • MPEG-2 software decoding CD (1)

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)

Worldwide

  • 16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM Drive - Black
  • Marketing part number: 22P6950
  • Replacement part number: 06P5285
  • 16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM Drive - White
  • Marketing part number: 22P6951
  • Replacement part number: 06P5283

Additional part numbers

Associated

Part(s):

  • Two drops, 18" IDE cable
  • Replacement part number (FRU): 92F0424
  • Applicable location(s): worldwide
  • Internal "Y" Audio cable
  • Replacement part number (FRU): 09N1782
  • Applicable location(s): worldwide

Product dates

Worldwide

  • Announce date: 03 Apr 2001
  • Planned availability date: 16 Apr 2001
  • Withdrawal date: 24 Feb 2004

Technical specifications

Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

Sustained data transfer rate

  • DVD - single layered (7X-16X, CAV DVD-ROM read): 22 MB/s Max
  • DVD - dual layered (5 - 12X Max, full CAV): 16.6 MB/s Max
  • Mode 1 (17X-40X, CAV CD-ROM read): 2.5-6.0 MB/s

Max Burst data transfer rate

  • ATA PIO Mode 4: 16.6 MB/s
  • Ultra DMA Mode 4: 66.7 MB/s

Average access time

  • Including latency (CD/CAV) random 90 ms / full stroke 160 ms
  • Including latency (DVD-ROM) random 120 ms / full stroke 180 ms

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

Approximate weight

  • lbs: 2.7
  • kg: 1.2
Approximate height
  • inches: 1.7
  • mm: 42
Approximate width
  • inches: 5.9
  • mm: 148
Approximate length
  • inches: 8.1
  • mm: 208

Mean time between failure (MTBF)

At 100% duty: 125,000 POH

Operating temperature

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

Relative humidity

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

Agency approvals

  • FCC label
  • UL mark
  • CSA mark
  • European Union -- CE MARK
  • Australia/New Zealand -- C-Tick
  • Korea -- Korean MIC label
  • Taiwan -- BSMI

ENERGY STAR-Compliant
No

Hardware requirements The 16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM White Drive is supported on the following systems:

DescriptionMachine TypeModel
NetVista A406058, 6578, 6840All
NetVista A40p6059, 6579, 6647,All
6650, 6841All
NetVista A40i2271All
NetVista A206018, 6269, 6286All
PC3006345All
PC300PL6565, 6566, 6585,All
6594, 6595, 6862,All
6872, 6892All
PC300GL6265, 6267, 6268,All
6275, 6277, 6278,All
6285, 6287, 6288,All
6338, 6561, 6563,All
6564, 6574, 6591,All
6593All
IntelliStation E Pro6204, 6214All
Aptiva2138, 2139, 2158,All
2163, 2164, 2170,All
2171, 2194All

Supported operating systems

For MPEG-2 Playback:

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

Compatibility

The DVD-ROM Drive is compatible with the following DVD and CD formats:

  • DVD-ROM - single-layered and dual-layered discs
  • DVD-R - 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB discs
  • 4.7GB/side DVD-RAM media
  • DVD-RAM - 2.6 GB/side and 4.7 GB/side, available in Type II cartridges
  • 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-DA discs
  • CD-TEXT discs

NOTE: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations

Some configurations may not be supported.

Installation time

Approximately 45 minutes



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