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314758-M30 - HP 48X24X48X 16X IDE Internal CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
- Drive Type: CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
- Interface: IDE (PATA)
- Form Factor: Internal 5.25-inch bay
- Read Speeds: DVD-ROM up to 16x, CD-ROM up to 48x
- Write Speeds: CD-R up to 48x, CD-RW up to 24x
- Supported Media: CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
- Designed for desktop computers
- Part of the 314758-M30 series
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Product Overview
The HP 48X24X48X (part of the 314758-M30 series) is an internal IDE CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive. It allows users to read DVDs and CDs, and write data to CD-R and CD-RW media.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-RW/DVD Combo |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Form Factor | Internal 5.25-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Max Read Speed | 48x (CD), 16x (DVD) |
| Max Write Speed | 48x (CD-R), 24x (CD-RW) |
Product Description
The HP 48X24X48X, identified under the 314758-M30 series, is an internal optical drive designed to be installed in a standard 5.25-inch bay within a desktop computer. This versatile drive functions as a CD-RW/DVD Combo unit, meaning it can read data from both CD and DVD media, while also offering the capability to write data onto CD-R and CD-RW discs. This makes it suitable for a variety of tasks, including software installation, media playback, data backup, and creating custom music or data CDs. The drive utilizes the legacy IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface for connection to the computer's motherboard. This interface was common in older PC systems. It supports impressive read speeds, reaching up to 48x for CD-ROMs and 16x for DVD-ROMs, ensuring quick access to content. For writing capabilities, it offers speeds of up to 48x for CD-R discs and 24x for rewritable CD-RW discs. This HP optical drive is a practical solution for users who still rely on optical media for software, entertainment, or data archiving, or for maintaining older systems. Its internal design ensures a clean installation within the computer case, and its combo functionality provides a cost-effective way to handle both CD and DVD reading and CD writing tasks without needing separate drives.
