HP 237495B21 16x DVD-ROM Drive DVD-Reader DVD-ROM x 16x

SKU 237495B21

Brand HP

Internal DVD-ROM drive
Read Speed: 16x maximum for DVD-ROM
Interface: IDE/ATAPI (assumed based on typical era)
Designed for desktop or server systems
Reads standard DVD formats
Plug-and-play functionality (OS dependent)
Requires a standard 5.25-inch drive bay

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Key specifications

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Product Type: DVD-ROM Drive
Form Factor: Internal 5.25-inch Bay
Interface: IDE/ATAPI (assumed)
Max Read Speed (DVD-ROM): 16x
Max Read Speed (CD-ROM): 48x (assumed)

Product details

The HP 237495B21 is a 16x DVD-ROM drive. This internal optical drive is designed for reading standard DVD media at a maximum speed of 16x.

Technical Information

Product Type	DVD-ROM Drive
Form Factor	Internal 5.25-inch Bay
Interface	IDE/ATAPI (assumed)

Additional Specifications

Max Read Speed (DVD-ROM)	16x
Max Read Speed (CD-ROM)	48x (assumed)

Description

The HP 237495B21 is an internal DVD-ROM drive designed to provide optical media reading capabilities for compatible HP computer systems. This drive is specifically built for reading data from DVD-ROM discs, offering a maximum read speed of 16 times the standard DVD rate. It connects internally to the system's motherboard, typically via an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) or ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) connection, which was common for optical drives during its likely period of manufacture. This drive is suitable for a variety of applications, including software installation from DVDs, accessing data archives stored on optical media, or playing DVD movies if the system's operating environment supports the necessary codecs and playback software. It requires a standard 5.25-inch drive bay within the computer chassis for installation. While it is a read-only device and cannot write data to DVDs, its primary function is to reliably access the vast amount of information available on DVD-ROM media. As an internal component, the HP 237495B21 is intended for integration into desktop PCs or servers. Its installation typically involves connecting the IDE/ATAPI data cable and a Molex power connector from the system's power supply. Once installed and recognized by the operating system, it functions as a standard optical drive, allowing users to insert and access DVD media seamlessly.

Condition: Refurbished