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IBM 40Y8949 24x/8x/CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive for xSeries
- Drive Type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
- Interface: SATA (assumed for xSeries)
- Read Speed (DVD): 8x
- Read Speed (CD): 24x
- Write Speed (CD-RW): 24x
- Compatibility: IBM xSeries Servers
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch internal
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Product Overview
This IBM optical drive is a 24x/8x CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive designed for IBM xSeries servers. It provides CD and DVD read/write capabilities for software installation, data backup, and media access.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Optical Drive |
| Drive Type | CD-RW/DVD-ROM |
| Read Speed (DVD) | 8x |
Additional Specifications
| Read Speed (CD) | 24x |
| Write Speed (CD-RW) | 24x |
| Compatibility | IBM xSeries |
Product Description
The IBM 40Y8949 is an internal optical drive designed to provide essential CD and DVD read/write functionality for IBM xSeries servers. This drive allows for the installation of operating systems and applications from optical media, backup of data to CDs, and playback of audio or video content if the server is configured for such use. It features a CD-RW (rewritable) capability for writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs, alongside DVD-ROM read capabilities. The drive offers read speeds of up to 24x for CDs and 8x for DVDs, and write speeds of up to 24x for CD-RW media. It typically connects via a SATA interface, ensuring efficient data transfer rates compatible with modern server motherboards. This optical drive is a standard component for many IBM xSeries server models, ensuring that these systems can interact with optical media. Its inclusion is important for initial server setup, software deployment, and data management tasks that rely on CD or DVD media, making it a versatile addition to the server's hardware configuration.
