HP 349243-001 CD/DVD Combo Drive Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM 8x

SKU 349243-001

Brand HP

Internal CD/DVD Combo Drive.
Supports CD-RW (rewritable) functionality.
Supports DVD-ROM (read-only) functionality.
8x maximum DVD read speed.
Standard IDE/ATAPI interface (assumed for internal drives of this era).
Designed for installation in desktop PCs or servers.
Allows for reading CDs and DVDs, and writing to CDs.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD/DVD Combo Drive
Read Speed (DVD-ROM): 8x
Write Speed (CD-RW): Up to 24x (typical for CD-RW)
Read Speed (CD-ROM): Up to 48x (typical)
Interface: IDE/ATAPI (assumed)
Form Factor: Internal 5.25-inch Bay

Product details

The HP 349243-001 is an internal CD/DVD Combo Drive that supports both CD-RW (rewritable) and DVD-ROM (read-only) functionality. It features an 8x DVD read speed and is designed for installation within desktop computers or servers.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD/DVD Combo Drive
Read Speed (DVD-ROM)	8x
Write Speed (CD-RW)	Up to 24x (typical for CD-RW)
Read Speed (CD-ROM)	Up to 48x (typical)

Additional Specifications

Interface	IDE/ATAPI (assumed)
Form Factor	Internal 5.25-inch Bay
Manufacturer	HP

Description

The HP 349243-001 is an internal optical drive that combines the capabilities of a CD-RW drive with a DVD-ROM drive. This allows users to read data from both CDs and DVDs, as well as write data to CD-R and CD-RW media. The drive offers an 8x maximum read speed for DVDs and typically supports higher speeds for CD reading and writing (e.g., 48x CD read, 24x CD-RW write), making it a versatile component for data backup, software installation, media playback, and archival purposes. Designed for internal installation, this drive occupies a standard 5.25-inch drive bay within a desktop computer or server chassis. It connects to the system's motherboard via an IDE/ATAPI interface, which was common for optical drives during its production era. This allows it to be integrated into a wide range of systems that have the necessary physical space and connection ports. While optical drives are becoming less common in modern systems, they remain useful for specific tasks, such as accessing legacy media, installing software from discs, or creating physical backups. The HP 349243-001 provides a reliable solution for these needs, offering both read and write capabilities for CDs and read-only access for DVDs, all within a single internal unit.

Condition: Refurbished