HP GSA-H21L 16x DVD+R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer IDE Optical Drive

SKU GSA-H21L

Brand HP

IDE interface
16x DVD+R write speed
DVD+RW and DVD-RW support
Super Multi compatibility
Double-Layer (DL) DVD support
Reads and writes CD/DVD media
High-speed burning

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Key specifications

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Product Type: DVD+R/RW Optical Drive
Interface: IDE (ATAPI)
Write Speed: 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW
Read Speed: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM
Features: Super Multi, Double-Layer
Form Factor: Standard 5.25-inch bay

Product details

The HP GSA-H21L is a 16x DVD+R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer IDE Optical Drive. This drive offers high-speed burning capabilities for DVD+R media and supports a wide range of DVD and CD formats.

Technical Information

Product Type	DVD+R/RW Optical Drive
Interface	IDE (ATAPI)
Write Speed	16x DVD+R, 8x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW

Additional Specifications

Read Speed	16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM
Features	Super Multi, Double-Layer
Form Factor	Standard 5.25-inch bay

Description

The HP GSA-H21L is a high-performance IDE optical drive that excels in burning DVD+R media at speeds up to 16x. It also supports rewriting to DVD+RW and DVD-RW formats, along with DVD-RAM, offering flexibility for various data storage and media creation needs. The drive's Super Multi capability ensures compatibility with a broad spectrum of DVD and CD formats, simplifying media choices for users. A key feature of the GSA-H21L is its support for Double-Layer (DL) DVDs, which allows for significantly larger storage capacities (up to 8.5GB) on a single disc compared to standard single-layer DVDs. This is particularly useful for backing up large amounts of data or storing high-definition video content. The IDE interface ensures broad compatibility with older and many current motherboards. This drive is a robust solution for users who require fast and reliable optical media burning and reading capabilities. Its combination of high write speeds, dual-layer support, and extensive format compatibility makes the HP GSA-H21L a capable component for multimedia enthusiasts, data archivists, and system builders working with IDE interfaces.

Condition: Refurbished