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HP 396335-029 8X DVD -R/RW Optical Drive
- Drive Type: DVD-R/RW Optical Drive
- Interface: SATA
- Write Speed: 8x DVD-R
- Rewrite Speed: 6x DVD-RW
- Read Speed: 8x DVD-ROM
- Supported Media: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
- Form Factor: Standard 5.25-inch bay
- Tray Load Mechanism
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- DVD-R/RW
- Interface
- SATA
- Max DVD-R Write Speed
- 8x
- Max DVD-RW Write Speed
- 6x
- Max DVD-ROM Read Speed
- 8x
- Max CD-R Write Speed
- 24x
Product details
The HP 396335-029 is an 8x DVD-R/RW optical drive. It utilizes a SATA interface for connectivity and is designed for internal installation in desktop computers or servers.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD-R/RW |
| Interface | SATA |
| Max DVD-R Write Speed | 8x |
| Max DVD-RW Write Speed | 6x |
Additional Specifications
| Max DVD-ROM Read Speed | 8x |
| Max CD-R Write Speed | 24x |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch |
Description
The HP 396335-029 is a standard internal optical drive that supports reading and writing to DVD-R and DVD-RW media at speeds up to 8x and 6x, respectively. It also supports DVD+R/RW formats and can read DVD-ROM discs at 8x speed, and CD formats at up to 24x speed for CD-R. The drive connects via a SATA interface, which provides faster and more reliable data transfer compared to older PATA/IDE connections, making it suitable for modern desktop PCs and servers. This drive is designed to fit into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay, a common mounting location for optical drives in most computer cases. It features a tray-load mechanism, where the disc is placed on a motorized tray that extends and retracts from the front of the drive. This is the most common type of mechanism for internal optical drives. As an HP-branded component, it is intended to be compatible with HP systems, though it can often be used in non-HP computers as well. It serves the essential functions of installing software from discs, playing DVDs and CDs, and backing up data to optical media. While optical drives are becoming less common in new systems, they remain useful for specific tasks and for maintaining older hardware.
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