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ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Enhanced Drive (SATA) - Overview

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Enhanced Drive - Serial ATA (43R9148)

Features and specifications

The ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Enhanced Drive - Serial ATA (43R9148) features speedy data transfer rates (maximums):

  • Write:
    • Up to 24x (CD-R media)
    • Up to 24x (CD-RW media)
  • Read:
    • 24x MAX (CD-ROM, CD-R)
    • 24x MAX (CD-RW media)
    • 8x MAX (DVD-ROM single-layer media)
    • 6x MAX (DVD-ROM dual-layer media)
    • 8x MAX (DVD-Video media)
    • 6x MAX (DVD+R)
    • 4x MAX (DVD+RW, DVD-RW)
    • 5x MAX (DVD-RAM)
  • View DVD movies and read DVD data
  • Record, install, and play CDs
  • Access speed:
    • DVD: 170 ms
    • CD-ROM: 150 ms
  • Write speed:
    • 24x maximum* CD-R
    • 4x maximum CD-RW
    • 10x maximum high speed CD-RW
    • 24x maximum ultra speed CD-RW
  • Read speed:
    • 24x maximum using CD media
    • 8x maximum using DVD media
  • Buffer memory: 2 MB
  • Operating shock read: 6G/11 ms
  • Operating shock write: 0.5G / 11 ms
  • Non-operating shock: 60G/11 ms
  • Physical specifications:
    • Approximate height: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)
    • Approximate width: 128 mm (5.04 in)
    • Approximate length: 127 mm (5.00 in)
    • Approximate weight: 185 g (0.41 lb)

*Note: CD and DVD drives list maximum rates; rates are variable and are often less than the maximum possible.


Warranty

1 year – Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU)


Hardware compatibility
Description
Machine Type - Models
ThinkPad R400, R500
All
ThinkPad W700, W700ds
All
Media compatibility

To learn what media is compatible with this product, please view Information about CD and DVD media types for more details.

Note
: CD and DVD drive formats are located on the product and should be matched with the description(s) on the Information about CD and DVD media type document.


Software requirements
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Windows Vista

Packaging
  • ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Enhanced Drive (Serial ATA)
  • Carrying Case
  • User's Guide and Software CD in the following languages: U.S. English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Slovak, Turkish
  • Quick Reference Guide
  • Laser Safety Guide

Agency approvals
CE, CSA, TUV, UL, MIC, C-Tick, BSMI

Additional product information
Publications - Instruction manuals for your product
Service parts - Parts listing for your product
Lenovo Support: Notebook Optical (CD, DVD, Multi-Burner, Blu-ray) Drives - Reference Guide - A list of other DVD, Multi-Burner, Blu-Ray internal or USB-attach external drives.
Personal Systems Reference (PSREF) - Comprehensive information on the features and technical specifications of Lenovo products.


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Document ID : PD005425
Legacy Document ID : MIGR-70103
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