HP 311290-001 CDRW/DVD Cpmbo Optical Drive

SKU 311290-001

Brand HP

Reads DVDs (DVD-ROM)
Reads CDs (CD-ROM)
Writes CDs (CD-R, CD-RW)
Combo Drive Functionality
Internal Optical Drive
IDE/ATAPI Interface (likely)
Suitable for Data Backup and Media Playback

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo
Read Speeds: DVD-ROM up to 8x, CD-ROM up to 32x
Write Speeds: CD-R up to 32x, CD-RW up to 16x
Interface: IDE / ATAPI (typical for this era)
Form Factor: 5.25" Internal Bay

Product details

The HP 311290-001 is a CDRW/DVD Combo Optical Drive. This drive allows users to read standard DVDs and CDs, as well as write (burn) CDs. It provides a versatile solution for optical media access and data archiving.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo
Read Speeds	DVD-ROM up to 8x, CD-ROM up to 32x
Write Speeds	CD-R up to 32x, CD-RW up to 16x

Additional Specifications

Interface	IDE / ATAPI (typical for this era)
Form Factor	5.25" Internal Bay

Description

The HP 311290-001 is an internal optical drive that combines the functionality of a CD-Rewriter (CDRW) and a DVD-ROM reader. This versatile drive allows users to read data from both CD and DVD discs, making it suitable for installing software, watching movies, or accessing data stored on optical media. The integrated CD-RW capability enables users to write data to CD-R and CD-RW discs, providing a cost-effective solution for backing up important files, creating music CDs, or transferring data between computers. This drive typically interfaces with the computer's motherboard via an IDE (also known as ATAPI) connection, which was standard for optical drives during its production era. It requires a 5.25-inch internal drive bay for installation. The drive offers respectable read and write speeds for its class, allowing for efficient data access and media creation. As a combo drive, the 311290-001 offers a convenient all-in-one solution for optical media needs in desktop computers. It is particularly useful for systems that may not have come equipped with separate CD and DVD drives, or for users who need the flexibility to both read DVDs and burn CDs. This drive serves as a reliable component for data management, software installation, and media consumption.

Condition: Refurbished