HP 8x CD-ROM Drive - CD-ROM - 8x - IDC EIDE/ATAPI - Internal

SKU CD-ROM

Brand HP

Type: CD-ROM Drive
Read Speed: 8x
Interface: EIDE/ATAPI
Form Factor: Internal
Reads Audio CDs and Data CDs
IDE interface connection

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-ROM
Max Read Speed: 8x
Interface: EIDE/ATAPI
Form Factor: Internal
Brand: HP

Product details

The HP 8x CD-ROM Drive is an internal optical drive that reads CDs at a maximum speed of 8x. It connects via an IDC EIDE/ATAPI interface.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-ROM
Max Read Speed	8x
Interface	EIDE/ATAPI

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	Internal
Brand	HP

Description

This HP 8x CD-ROM Drive is an internal optical drive designed for reading Compact Discs. It utilizes the EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics) or ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) standard for connection to a computer's motherboard, which was common in older PC systems. The drive offers a maximum read speed of 8x, meaning it can read data from a CD at approximately 1.2 megabytes per second. While not capable of writing or reading DVDs or Blu-rays, it is suitable for accessing software distributed on CD-ROMs, listening to audio CDs, or reading data CDs. As an internal component, it requires an available drive bay within a computer case and a corresponding EIDE/ATAPI connection on the motherboard. This drive is a legacy component, primarily useful for systems that still require CD-ROM playback capabilities or for maintaining older computer configurations.

Condition: Refurbished