IBM 39M3524 DVD Slimline Multi Burner Optical Drive

SKU 39M3524

Brand IBM

Product Type: Optical Drive
Form Factor: Slimline (Half-Height)
Interface: SATA
Disc Types: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
Read Speed: Up to 24x for DVD-ROM, 48x for CD-ROM
Write Speed: Up to 8x for DVD-R/+R, 6x for DVD-RW/+RW, 8x for DVD+R DL, 24x for CD-R
Write Method: Multi-Burner (supports various formats)
Brand: IBM

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD Multi Burner
Form Factor: Slimline
Interface: SATA
Max Read Speed (DVD): 24x
Max Read Speed (CD): 48x
Max Write Speed (DVD-R): 8x

Product details

The IBM 39M3524 is a slimline DVD optical drive featuring multi-burner capabilities. It is designed for installation in systems requiring a compact form factor for optical media access.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD Multi Burner
Form Factor	Slimline
Interface	SATA
Max Read Speed (DVD)	24x

Additional Specifications

Max Read Speed (CD)	48x
Max Write Speed (DVD-R)	8x
Max Write Speed (CD-R)	24x
Supported Media	DVD-RAM, DVD+/-RW, DVD+/-R, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-R, CD-ROM

Description

The IBM 39M3524 is a compact, slimline DVD optical drive designed for systems where space is a premium, such as in many laptops, small form factor desktops, or specific server configurations. This drive supports a wide range of optical media formats, including DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. Its multi-burner capability allows users to read from and write to these various disc types, providing flexibility for data backup, software installation, media playback, and archival purposes. Featuring a SATA interface, the 39M3524 ensures a reliable and reasonably fast connection to the host system's motherboard. The drive offers respectable read speeds, typically up to 24x for DVDs and 48x for CDs, and write speeds that are competitive for its class, such as 8x for DVD-R/+R and 24x for CD-R. These speeds are sufficient for most common optical media tasks encountered in business and personal computing environments. The slimline form factor (often referred to as half-height) is crucial for integration into systems with limited internal bay space. This optical drive is a functional component for systems that still require optical media access for legacy applications, software distribution, or specific data transfer needs. While optical drives are becoming less common in newer hardware, they remain essential for certain workflows. The IBM 39M3524 provides a reliable solution for these requirements, offering broad format compatibility and a space-saving design.

Condition: Refurbished