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HP AD-7561A 8x DVD+R/RW IDE SlimLine 68-pin 12.7mm Optical Drive
- 8x DVD+R write speed
- 8x DVD+RW rewrite speed
- Supports DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) writing
- IDE (PATA) interface
- SlimLine form factor (12.7mm height)
- Compatible with 68-pin IDE connectors
- Supports CD-R/RW and CD-ROM formats
- Suitable for slim laptops and small form factor PCs
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- DVD+R/RW
- Interface
- IDE (PATA)
- Form Factor
- SlimLine (12.7mm)
- Write Speed (DVD+R)
- 8x
- Rewrite Speed (DVD+RW)
- 8x
- Write Speed (DVD+R DL)
- 2.4x
Product details
The HP AD-7561A is an 8x DVD+R/RW IDE SlimLine optical drive. It is designed for slim chassis systems and utilizes a 68-pin IDE interface for connectivity, similar to other slimline drives.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD+R/RW |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Form Factor | SlimLine (12.7mm) |
| Write Speed (DVD+R) | 8x |
| Rewrite Speed (DVD+RW) | 8x |
Additional Specifications
| Write Speed (DVD+R DL) | 2.4x |
| Write Speed (CD-R) | 24x |
| Rewrite Speed (CD-RW) | 16x |
| Connector | 68-pin |
Description
The HP AD-7561A is a compact optical drive engineered for integration into slim laptop computers and small form factor desktop systems. It boasts an 8x maximum write speed for DVD+R media and an 8x rewrite speed for DVD+RW media, providing efficient optical data handling. The drive also supports DVD+R Dual Layer (DL) discs, enabling storage of up to 8.5GB per disc, and is fully backward compatible with DVD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW formats, ensuring broad media support. This drive employs the IDE (PATA) interface, utilizing a 68-pin connector, which is characteristic of older laptop and desktop optical drives. Its SlimLine form factor, measuring 12.7mm in height, is specifically designed to fit within the confined spaces of portable and compact computing devices. This makes it a suitable replacement or upgrade option for optical drives in many HP laptops and other systems that require this particular interface and physical dimension. The AD-7561A serves as a reliable solution for users who need to read and write CDs and DVDs for various purposes, including software installation, data archiving, or media consumption. Its specialized design for slim chassis and its reliance on the IDE interface make it a targeted component for maintaining or restoring optical drive functionality in older or space-constrained computing environments. It offers essential optical disc capabilities in a compact package.
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