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IBM 43W4636 DVD+R/RW DL ULTRABAY SLIM SATA 12.7mm (BLACK)
- SATA interface for high-speed connectivity.
- Slimline Ultrabay design for compact systems.
- DVD+R/RW DL (Dual Layer) support.
- Allows writing up to 8.5GB on dual-layer discs.
- Compatible with standard DVD+R/RW media.
- Suitable for laptops and ThinkPad systems.
- Black bezel.
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Product Overview
The IBM 43W4636 is a DVD+R/RW DL Ultrabay Slim SATA optical drive. It supports dual-layer recording and rewriting, offering expanded storage capacity and flexibility for optical media tasks in a slim form factor.
Technical Information
| Interface | SATA |
| Form Factor | Slim Ultrabay (12.7mm) |
| Drive Type | DVD+R/RW DL (Dual Layer) |
| Supported Media | DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, CD-R, CD-RW |
| Max Capacity (DL) | 8.5 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Write Speed (DVD+R DL) | Up to 8x |
| Write Speed (DVD+R) | Up to 8x |
| Write Speed (DVD+RW) | Up to 8x |
| Write Speed (CD-R) | Up to 24x |
Product Description
The IBM 43W4636 is a high-performance optical drive designed for integration into IBM and Lenovo laptops, particularly those featuring the Ultrabay Slim interface. This drive supports DVD+R and DVD+RW media, allowing users to burn data, create backups, and author DVDs. A key feature is its support for DVD+R Dual Layer (DL) discs, which significantly increases the storage capacity to approximately 8.5 GB per disc, enabling larger data archives or longer video content storage on a single disc. Utilizing a SATA interface, the drive ensures fast and reliable data transfer between the drive and the system's motherboard. The slimline form factor, typically 12.7mm in height, is engineered to fit into the compact bays found in modern laptops, making it a suitable replacement or upgrade option. The drive is compatible with a range of DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CD-R/RW media, providing broad flexibility for optical disc tasks. This drive is ideal for users who require robust optical media capabilities, including the ability to write to dual-layer discs for enhanced storage. It facilitates tasks such as software installation, data backup, media creation, and playback. The black bezel ensures a standard aesthetic finish when installed in compatible systems.
