LENOVO GDR-8163B 16x DVD-ROM IDE Optical Drive

SKU GDR-8163B

Brand LENOVO

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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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD-ROM
Read Speed: 16x
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Form Factor: Internal 5.25-inch
Loading Mechanism: Tray
Model: GDR-8163B

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished