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HP 8x CD-ROM Drive - CD-ROM - 8x - IDC EIDE/ATAPI - Internal
- 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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Product Overview
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 |
Product 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.
