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HP 321168-001 48X Speed IDE CD-ROM Optical Drive
- Type: CD-ROM Drive
- Interface: IDE (ATAPI)
- Form Factor: Standard 5.25-inch bay
- Speed: 48X Maximum Read Speed
- Supported Media: CD-ROM
- Read-only functionality
- High-speed CD data retrieval
- Commonly used in HP desktop PCs
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Product Overview
The HP 321168-001 is a 48X Speed IDE CD-ROM Optical Drive. This drive is designed for reading data from CD-ROM discs at high speeds and is suitable for desktop computers utilizing an IDE interface.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-ROM |
| Interface | IDE (ATAPI) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Standard 5.25-inch |
| Max Read Speed | 48X |
Product Description
The HP 321168-001 is a high-speed CD-ROM drive, engineered to provide rapid read access to data stored on Compact Discs. With a maximum read speed of 48X, it was one of the faster CD-ROM drives available during its production period, significantly reducing the time required for tasks such as software installation, data loading, or accessing multimedia content from CDs. This drive utilizes the IDE (ATAPI) interface, which was the standard for optical drives in most desktop computers for many years. It connects directly to the motherboard's IDE controller, allowing for efficient data transfer. The drive adheres to the standard 5.25-inch form factor, making it compatible with the drive bays found in most tower and desktop computer cases. As a dedicated CD-ROM drive, the HP 321168-001 is designed solely for reading discs and does not have the capability to write data to CD-R or CD-RW media, nor can it read DVD formats. Its purpose is purely for accessing the vast amount of software, music, and data that was distributed on CD-ROMs. This model represents a robust and high-performance solution for CD-ROM data retrieval from its era.
