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HP 445950-6C0 4x DVD+/-R/RW IDE Super Multi Dual Layer Optical Drive
- Internal DVD+/-R/RW Optical Drive.
- Interface: IDE (PATA).
- Supports DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW media.
- Supports CD-R, CD-RW media.
- Dual Layer (DL) DVD recording capability.
- Super Multi format compatibility.
- Designed for desktop computer systems.
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Product Overview
The HP 445950-6C0 is an IDE (PATA) internal optical drive capable of reading and writing to DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, and CD-R/RW media. It supports dual-layer DVD recording and features a 'Super Multi' designation, indicating broad media compatibility.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Internal Optical Drive |
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | 445950-6C0 |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Drive Type | DVD+/-R/RW |
Additional Specifications
| Supported Media | DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW |
| Recording Speed (Max) | 24x DVD-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 48x CD-R |
| Layer Support | Dual Layer (DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL) |
| Form Factor | 5.25-Inch Bay |
Product Description
The HP 445950-6C0 is an internal optical drive designed for installation into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay within a desktop computer. It utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface for connection to the computer's motherboard. This interface was prevalent in older computer systems for connecting optical drives and hard drives. The drive is specified as 'Super Multi', which signifies its ability to read and write to a wide variety of DVD and CD media formats, including DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW. A key feature of this drive is its support for dual-layer (DL) DVD recording. This allows for higher capacity discs, typically up to 8.5GB, compared to standard single-layer DVDs which hold around 4.7GB. This is particularly useful for backing up larger amounts of data, creating longer video DVDs, or archiving significant software installations. The drive offers various recording speeds depending on the media type, with maximum speeds often reaching up to 24x for DVD-R and 48x for CD-R, providing relatively quick disc burning times. This optical drive is suitable for tasks such as installing software from discs, watching DVD movies, backing up data to optical media, or creating custom CDs and DVDs. While IDE interfaces and optical drives are becoming less common in modern systems, this drive remains a functional component for maintaining or upgrading older desktop PCs that still require optical media capabilities. It provides a reliable solution for users who need to work with physical discs.
