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LENOVO GDR-8163B 16x DVD-ROM IDE Optical Drive
- 16x DVD-ROM Read Speed
- IDE (PATA) Interface
- Reads Standard DVDs
- Internal Optical Drive
- Tray Loading Mechanism
- Compatible with Desktop PCs and Servers
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Product Overview
The LENOVO GDR-8163B is an IDE DVD-ROM optical drive capable of reading data from standard DVDs at speeds up to 16x. It is designed for integration into desktop computers and servers.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD-ROM |
| Read Speed | 16x |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Internal 5.25-inch |
| Loading Mechanism | Tray |
| Model | GDR-8163B |
Product Description
The LENOVO GDR-8163B is an internal DVD-ROM drive that utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface for connectivity. This interface was a standard for optical drives and hard drives in computers for many years, ensuring broad compatibility with older and some current systems. This drive is designed solely for reading data from standard DVD-ROM discs, including single-layer and dual-layer formats. It offers a maximum read speed of 16x, which translates to efficient data retrieval for software installation, media playback, or data backups stored on DVDs. The tray-loading mechanism provides a convenient way to insert and eject discs. With its standard 5.25-inch form factor, the GDR-8163B is intended for installation in the drive bays of desktop computers and servers. While newer systems increasingly rely on USB external drives or have omitted optical drives altogether, this IDE DVD-ROM drive remains a functional component for systems equipped with the necessary interface and drive bays, particularly in enterprise environments that may still utilize legacy hardware.
