HP CD015AV CD/DVD Combo Drive Combo Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM

SKU CD015AV

Brand HP

Drive Type: CD/DVD Combo (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
Write Speed: 24X (CD-R), 16X (CD-RW)
Read Speed: 24X (CD-ROM), 8X (DVD-ROM)
Interface: IDE (ATAPI/EIDE)
Form Factor: Standard 5.25-inch Internal Bay
Disc Formats: CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Functionality: Reads CDs/DVDs, Writes CDs

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD/DVD Combo
Write Speed: 24X (CD-R), 16X (CD-RW)
Read Speed: 24X (CD), 8X (DVD)
Interface: IDE (ATAPI)
Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal
Supported Media: CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

Product details

The HP CD015AV is a CD/DVD Combo Drive that can read CDs and DVDs, and write to CD-R and CD-RW media. It combines the functionality of a CD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive into a single unit.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD/DVD Combo
Write Speed	24X (CD-R), 16X (CD-RW)
Read Speed	24X (CD), 8X (DVD)

Additional Specifications

Interface	IDE (ATAPI)
Form Factor	5.25-inch Internal
Supported Media	CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

Description

The HP CD015AV is an internal optical drive designed to provide essential CD and DVD reading capabilities, along with CD writing functionality. This combo drive allows users to read data from both CD and DVD discs, including software, music, and movies. Crucially, it also supports writing data to CD-R and CD-RW media, enabling users to create their own CDs for backups, music mixes, or data transfer. Featuring an IDE (ATAPI/EIDE) interface, this drive is compatible with a wide range of desktop computers that utilize this older standard for optical drives. It typically occupies a standard 5.25-inch internal bay within a computer case. The drive's read speeds are rated at 24X for CD-ROM and 8X for DVD-ROM, while its write speeds reach up to 24X for CD-R and 16X for CD-RW, offering practical performance for everyday optical media tasks. While it can read DVD-ROMs, the CD015AV does not have the capability to write to DVD media. This distinction is important for users looking for full DVD burning functionality. However, for tasks involving CD creation and general CD/DVD reading, this HP drive serves as a reliable and cost-effective solution for desktop PCs requiring an internal optical drive.

Condition: Refurbished