HP 191164-002 12X Speed IDE DVD-ROM Optical Drive

Product Description

The HP 191164-002 is an optical drive manufactured by Hewlett-Packard, specifically a DVD-ROM drive. It operates using the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface, which was a common standard for optical and hard drives in computers during the late 1990s and early 2000s. This drive is designed solely for reading data from DVD-ROM discs, meaning it can play movies and install software or operating systems that are distributed on this media format. With a rated read speed of 12X, it offers a relatively quick access time for data retrieval from DVD media compared to earlier generations of optical drives. The 'X' multiplier typically refers to a base speed, with 1X for DVD being approximately 1.385 MB/s. Therefore, a 12X speed drive can read data at a maximum theoretical rate of around 16.6 MB/s. This speed is sufficient for most software installations and standard DVD movie playback. As a DVD-ROM drive, it cannot write data to blank discs. Its role is purely for consuming content from pre-recorded DVDs. This HP part number, 191164-002, would typically be found as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) component within HP desktop or workstation systems, ensuring compatibility and performance within the HP ecosystem. Its IDE interface signifies its use in systems predating the widespread adoption of SATA.