HP DC197A 48x Internal IDE CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Combo

SKU DC197A

Brand HP

48x CD-RW write speed
Internal IDE interface
Combines CD-RW and DVD-ROM functionality
Reads CD and DVD media
Designed for integration into desktop systems
Black bezel

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
CD Write Speed: 48x
Interface: IDE
Form Factor: Internal

Product details

The HP DC197A is an internal IDE CD-RW/DVD Combo drive, offering the functionality of both a CD burner and a DVD reader in a single unit. It allows users to write to CD-RW media and read from both CD and DVD formats.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
CD Write Speed	48x

Additional Specifications

Interface	IDE
Form Factor	Internal

Description

This HP DC197A drive serves as a versatile internal optical solution, integrating the capabilities of a CD-RW burner with a DVD-ROM reader. This combo functionality allows users to not only burn CDs at a respectable 48x speed but also to access the content of DVD discs, making it a practical choice for systems needing to handle both formats. The drive utilizes an internal IDE interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of desktop computer motherboards. Its primary use case is to provide essential optical media playback and CD writing capabilities without requiring separate drives for CDs and DVDs. This makes it ideal for multimedia PCs, workstations, or any system where optical media access is a requirement. As a combo drive, the DC197A simplifies system configurations by consolidating two functions into one bay. It supports reading standard CD formats (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) and DVD formats (DVD-ROM), while offering the ability to write data to CD-RW media. This makes it a cost-effective and space-saving solution for users who need to read DVDs and burn CDs.

Condition: Refurbished