399959-001 - HP 24x16x24x8x Speed CD-RW/DVD-ROM IDE SlimLine Combo Optical Drive

Description

The HP 399959-001 is a SlimLine internal optical drive that combines CD-RW writing capabilities with DVD-ROM reading functionality. It utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface, which was a standard for optical drives in many computer systems before the widespread adoption of SATA. The slimline form factor indicates it is designed for compact computer systems, such as laptops or small form factor desktops, and potentially some server configurations with specific drive bays. This drive offers a write speed of 24x for CD-R media and a rewrite speed of 16x for CD-RW media. For reading optical discs, it can read standard CD-ROMs at 8x speed and DVD-ROMs at a faster 24x speed. This makes it a versatile drive for tasks involving burning CDs, managing rewritable CDs, and reading both DVD and CD data discs. As a combo drive, it provides a cost-effective solution by integrating two common optical drive functions into a single unit. Its IDE interface means it requires a compatible motherboard connector and power connection. This drive would have been used in a variety of HP computer systems for general media playback, software installation, and data archiving to CD-RW media.

Condition: Refurbished