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At a glance

Improve the productivity of your NetVista and IntelliStation systems with a new 8x4x32x8x Max(1) CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive:

• 8x, 4x, 2x write speed of CD-R media
• 4x, 2x write speed of CD-RW media
• 32x max read speed of CD media
• 8x max read speed of DVD media
• Industry-leading CD recording and movie navigator software(2) for CD mastering and DVD movie playback
• Enhanced IDE/ATAPI interface
• 2MB data buffer
• Vertical or horizontal mount
• Black drive for use in black NetVista and IntelliStation systems

(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.

Overview

The new CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive combines the best technology and functionality from CD-RW drives and DVD-ROM drives into one drive. This combination drive writes CD-RW and CD-R media and reads all popular CD and DVD media. Performance features include:

• Writes CD-R media at speeds up to 8x
• Writes and rewrites CD-RW media at speeds up to 4x, for up to 1,000 times
  
• Reads CD media at speeds up to 32x
  
• Reads DVD media at speeds up to 8x
  
• Reads CD-RW media at speeds up to 24x
  

This drive includes new CD mastering and writing software and DVD decoding software. Create data and audio CDs, back up files, and play popular DVD movies -- all with this new combination drive.

This new offering benefits from industry-leading quality, reliability, compatibility, and testing programs. This option assumes 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.

NOTE: The information in Announcement Letters is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.

Warranty

1 year limited CCE

Packaging

You will receive one box containing the following items:

• 8x4x3x8x Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (1)
  
• CD-RW and DVD-ROM Software and User's Guide CD (1)
  
• 18-inch IDE Cable (1)
  
• Audio "Y" Cable (1)
  
• Mounting Screws (4)
  
• Quick Installation Guide (1)
  

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)

Worldwide

• Marketing part number: 10K3790
• Replacement part number: 06P5289

Additional part numbers

Associated

Product(s)

• Description: IDE Cable
• Replacement part number (FRU): 92F0424
• Applicable location(s): worldwide

• Description: Y Audio Cable
• Replacement part number (FRU): 09N1782
• Applicable location(s): worldwide
  

Product dates

Worldwide

• Announce date: 01 May 2001
• Planned availability date: 29 May 2001
• Effective withdrawal date: 29 Oct 2002

Technical specifications

Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

Sustained data transfer rate:

• DVD-ROM (3.3X-8X CAV, 4.7 GB DVD-ROM read) 4.4-10.8 MB/s
  
• DVD-ROM (2.5X-6X CAV, 8.5 GB Dual-layer read) 3.3-8.1 MB/s
  
• DVD-R (1.7X-4X CAV,4.7 GB DVD-R read) 2.2-5.4 MB/s
  
• DVD-R (1.5X-3.5X CAV, 3.95 GB DVD-R read) 2.0-4.7 MB/s
  
• CD-ROM (32X-14X CAV, CD-ROM/R read) 2.1-4.8 MB/s

Max Burst data transfer rate:

• Multi-Word DMA Mode 2 16.7 MB/s

Average access time:

• DVD-ROM including latency, single layer 130 ms
  
• CD-ROM including latency 110 ms
  
• CD-RW including latency 120 ms
  
• 2 MB Data buffer

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

Weight:

• lbs: 2.0
• kg: 0.89

• inches: 1.6
• mm: 41.5

• inches: 5.7
• mm: 145

• inches: 7.9
• mm: 200

Operating temperature

• Between 5 degrees celsius and 45 degrees celsius
• Between 41 degrees fahrenheit and 113 degrees fahrenheit

Relative humidity

• Operating: between 25% and 85% (non-condensing)

ENERGY STAR-Compliant

No

Hardware requirements

The 8x4x32x8x Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM combination drive is supported on the following systems:

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

Supported operating systems

• Microsoft Windows Me
• Windows 2000
• Windows NT 4.0
• Windows 98
• Windows 95
  

Compatibility

Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations

Some configurations may not be supported.

Installation time

Approximately 45 minutes