IBM 40Y8793 24 x CD ROM Plus Ultrabay Enhanced Optical Drive

SKU 40Y8793

Brand IBM

24x CD-ROM read speed
Ultrabay Enhanced form factor
Designed for IBM systems
Optical drive for CD media
Reliable data reading capabilities
Plug-and-play installation

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-ROM
Interface: Ultrabay Enhanced
Read Speed: 24x

Product details

The IBM 40Y8793 is an Ultrabay Enhanced Optical Drive designed for IBM systems. It offers 24x CD-ROM read speeds, providing efficient data access for optical media.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-ROM
Interface	Ultrabay Enhanced

Additional Specifications

Read Speed

24x

Description

The IBM 40Y8793 is a specialized optical drive that integrates seamlessly into IBM's Ultrabay Enhanced system. This allows for convenient hot-swapping and a standardized interface for optical media consumption. Its primary function is to read data from CD-ROM discs, making it suitable for software installation, data backup, and multimedia playback where CD-ROMs are utilized. The drive's 24x read speed ensures relatively quick access to the data stored on CD-ROMs, improving user experience during operations that require frequent disc access. The Ultrabay Enhanced interface is a proprietary IBM solution that simplifies the integration and management of internal peripherals. This design choice often means enhanced compatibility and performance within the IBM ecosystem. This particular model focuses on read-only functionality for CD-ROMs, meaning it cannot write to or rewrite CDs. It is a robust and reliable component for systems that require a dedicated optical drive for reading standard CD-ROM media. Its beige color suggests it was designed for specific IBM chassis aesthetics.

Condition: Refurbished