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HP 383974-B21 16X Speed Half Height DVD+RW Optical Drive
- 16X DVD+R write speed
- 8X DVD+RW rewrite speed
- 16X DVD-ROM read speed
- 48X CD-R write speed
- 24X CD-RW rewrite speed
- 48X CD-ROM read speed
- IDE/EIDE interface
- Half-height form factor
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Product Overview
The HP 383974-B21 is a 16X speed Half Height DVD+RW optical drive. This drive allows users to read and write data to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, as well as read DVD-ROM and CD formats.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD+RW |
| Interface | IDE/EIDE |
| DVD+R Write Speed | 16X |
| DVD+RW Rewrite Speed | 8X |
| DVD-ROM Read Speed | 16X |
Additional Specifications
| CD-R Write Speed | 48X |
| CD-RW Rewrite Speed | 24X |
| CD-ROM Read Speed | 48X |
| Form Factor | Half-Height |
Product Description
The HP 383974-B21 is a versatile half-height optical drive designed to handle a wide range of optical media formats, including DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM. It offers robust write speeds of up to 16X for DVD+R discs and 8X for DVD+RW rewrites, enabling users to quickly create and manage their optical media collections. The drive also provides efficient read speeds, with 16X for DVD-ROM and up to 48X for CD-ROM, ensuring fast access to data and multimedia content. This drive supports the DVD+ format, which is widely compatible and offers excellent performance for burning data, creating video DVDs, and backing up important files. The inclusion of DVD+RW functionality allows for rewritable disc usage, providing a flexible and cost-effective solution for temporary storage or frequent data updates. Furthermore, its comprehensive CD burning and rewriting capabilities (48X CD-R write, 24X CD-RW rewrite) make it a complete optical media solution for any desktop system. Featuring a standard IDE/EIDE interface, the HP 383974-B21 ensures broad compatibility with most desktop computers, making it an ideal choice for upgrades or replacements. Its half-height form factor allows for easy installation into standard 5.25-inch drive bays. This drive is a reliable component for users who require a high-performance optical drive for data archiving, multimedia creation, software installation, and general media playback.
