HP 273504-B22 Compaq 40/16 CD/DVD Combo Drive Combo Drive

SKU 273504-B22

Brand HP

Internal CD/DVD Combo Drive.
Reads and writes to CD and DVD media.
Supports various CD formats (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW).
Supports various DVD formats (DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW).
Interface: Typically IDE/PATA or SATA (model dependent).
Commonly found in HP and Compaq branded desktop computers.
Used for software installation, data backup, and media consumption.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD/DVD Combo Drive
Media Support: CD, DVD
Read Speeds: Varies by media type (e.g., 48x CD, 16x DVD)
Write Speeds: Varies by media type (e.g., 48x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, 8x DVD-R)
Interface: IDE/PATA or SATA (common)
Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal Bay

Product details

The HP 273504-B22 is a Compaq 40/16 CD/DVD Combo Drive. This internal drive allows users to read from and write to both CD and DVD media formats. It was commonly used in Compaq and HP computer systems for software installation, data backup, and media playback.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD/DVD Combo Drive
Media Support	CD, DVD
Read Speeds	Varies by media type (e.g., 48x CD, 16x DVD)

Additional Specifications

Write Speeds	Varies by media type (e.g., 48x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, 8x DVD-R)
Interface	IDE/PATA or SATA (common)
Form Factor	5.25-inch Internal Bay

Description

The HP 273504-B22 is an internal optical drive that combines the functionality of both a CD drive and a DVD drive into a single unit, often referred to as a CD/DVD combo drive. This type of drive was a standard component in many desktop computers from the early to mid-2000s, including those manufactured by Compaq and HP, allowing users to interact with optical media. The drive is capable of reading data from standard CDs and DVDs, as well as writing data to recordable and rewritable CD and DVD formats (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW). This versatility made it useful for a range of tasks, from installing operating systems and software applications distributed on discs, to backing up important files onto CDs or DVDs, and playing audio CDs or video DVDs. Typically installed in a 5.25-inch drive bay within the computer case, the drive connects to the motherboard via an IDE (PATA) or SATA interface, depending on the specific revision and the computer system it was designed for. While optical drives are becoming less common in modern PCs, they remain relevant for users who still utilize optical media or need to access legacy data stored on CDs or DVDs.

Condition: Refurbished