HP ER272AV 48/16x CD/DVD Combo Drive Combo Drive

SKU ER272AV

Brand HP

Type: CD/DVD Combo Drive
Read Speeds: 48x CD-ROM, 16x DVD-ROM
Write Speeds: 48x CD-R, 24x CD-RW
Interface: IDE/ATAPI (assumed for combo drives of this era)
Form Factor: Internal 5.25-inch
Functionality: Reads CDs/DVDs, Writes CDs

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD/DVD Combo
CD Read Speed: 48x
DVD Read Speed: 16x
CD Write Speed: 48x (CD-R)
CD Rewrite Speed: 24x (CD-RW)
Form Factor: Internal 5.25-inch

Product details

The HP ER272AV is a 48/16x CD/DVD Combo Drive, capable of reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CDs. It is an internal drive designed for multimedia and data storage needs.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD/DVD Combo
CD Read Speed	48x
DVD Read Speed	16x

Additional Specifications

CD Write Speed	48x (CD-R)
CD Rewrite Speed	24x (CD-RW)
Form Factor	Internal 5.25-inch

Description

The HP ER272AV is an internal CD/DVD combo drive designed to provide versatile optical media capabilities for desktop computers and servers. This drive allows users to read data from both CD and DVD discs, as well as write data to CD-R and CD-RW media. The drive's specifications indicate a read speed of 48x for CD-ROM and 16x for DVD-ROM, ensuring efficient data retrieval from optical discs. For writing, it supports 48x speed for CD-R and 24x speed for CD-RW, enabling quick creation of data CDs, audio CDs, and software backups. Typically, combo drives of this era utilize an IDE/ATAPI interface for connection to the motherboard, which was a standard interface for optical drives. The internal 5.25-inch form factor means it is designed to be installed in a standard drive bay within a computer case. This makes it suitable for upgrading existing systems or for inclusion in new builds where optical media access is still required for software installation, media playback, or data archiving. While not capable of writing to DVD media, the HP ER272AV serves as a cost-effective solution for users who primarily need CD burning capabilities alongside DVD reading. It offers a practical way to manage and access data stored on various optical formats, making it a useful component for multimedia tasks and basic data storage needs.

Condition: Refurbished