IBM 19K1531 48x CD-ROM Optical Drive (Black)

SKU 19K1531

Brand IBM

Type: CD-ROM Optical Drive
Speed: 48x
Color: Black
Interface: Likely IDE/ATAPI (common for this speed/era)
Designed for IBM systems
Provides high-speed optical media reading
Suitable for software and data access

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-ROM Optical Drive
Speed: 48x
Color: Black
Brand: IBM
Part Number: 19K1531

Product details

The IBM 19K1531 is a 48x CD-ROM optical drive with a black finish. It offers fast read speeds for optical media, suitable for various computing tasks including software installation and data access.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-ROM Optical Drive
Speed	48x
Color	Black

Additional Specifications

Brand	IBM
Part Number	19K1531

Description

The IBM 19K1531 is a CD-ROM optical drive boasting a 48x read speed, indicating a significant advancement in optical media access performance for its time. This drive is finished in black, designed to complement the aesthetics of IBM's computer systems. The higher read speed allows for quicker loading of applications, faster installation of software, and more efficient retrieval of data from CD-ROMs compared to lower-speed drives. While the specific interface isn't detailed in the title, drives of this speed and era typically employed the IDE/ATAPI interface, which was the standard for most consumer and business PCs and servers. This interface provided a reliable connection for optical drives, allowing them to be easily integrated into system motherboards. This drive is a practical component for any IBM system requiring optical media capabilities. Whether for initial system setup, installing operating systems and applications, or accessing multimedia content, the IBM 19K1531 offers a fast and dependable solution for reading CD-ROMs.

Condition: Refurbished