39T2817 - IBM 8X/24X Ultrabay Enhanced Slimline DVD-ROM Drive
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- Designed for IBM systems with Ultrabay Enhanced Slimline slot
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Key specifications
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- DVD-ROM Drive
- Read Speed (DVD)
- 8X
- Read Speed (CD)
- 24X
- Form Factor
- Slimline
- Bay Type
- Ultrabay Enhanced Slimline
- Compatibility
- IBM Systems
Product details
The IBM 8X/24X Ultrabay Enhanced Slimline DVD-ROM Drive is an optical drive designed for IBM systems. It offers DVD-ROM read capabilities at 8X speed and CD-ROM read capabilities at 24X speed, fitting into the Ultrabay Enhanced Slimline bay.
Specifications
- Drive Type
- DVD-ROM Drive
- Read Speed (DVD)
- 8X
- Read Speed (CD)
- 24X
- Form Factor
- Slimline
- Bay Type
- Ultrabay Enhanced Slimline
- Compatibility
- IBM Systems
Description
This internal optical drive, identified by SKU 8X/24X and title "39T2817 - IBM 8X/24X Ultrabay Enhanced Slimline DVD-ROM Drive", is specifically engineered for integration into IBM laptop and desktop systems that feature the Ultrabay Enhanced Slimline expansion slot. This bay configuration is common in many ThinkPad and other IBM portable computing devices, allowing for modular upgrades or replacements of optical drives. The drive's primary function is to read data from DVD-ROM and CD-ROM media. It boasts a maximum read speed of 8X for DVD media, enabling relatively quick access to the content on DVD discs, and a faster 24X read speed for CD-ROM media. This performance level is suitable for standard data access, software installation, and media playback from optical discs. As an IDE/ATAPI interface device (typical for this era and bay type), it connects to the system's motherboard via a standard ribbon cable for data transfer and a separate power connector. The slimline form factor ensures it fits neatly within the compact dimensions of the Ultrabay, maintaining the sleek profile of the host system.
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