Lite-On DS-8A1P-021C 8x DVD+/-RW Slimline Drive (Double-layer)

SKU DS-8A1P-021C

Brand Lite-On

Type: DVD+/-RW drive with support for DVD-RAM.
Form Factor: Slimline (typically 12.7mm height), suitable for laptops.
Read Speeds: Up to 8x for DVD-ROM, 24x for CD-ROM.
Write Speeds: Up to 8x for DVD+R DL, 6x for DVD-R DL, 8x for DVD+R, 8x for DVD-R.
Supports Double-Layer (DL) recording for higher capacity discs.
Interface: SATA, providing fast data transfer.
Ideal for notebooks and compact desktop systems needing optical drive functionality.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD+/-RW
Max Write Speed: 8x (DVD+R DL)
Max Read Speed: 8x (DVD-ROM)
Form Factor: Slimline
Interface: SATA
Features: Double-layer recording

Product details

The Lite-On DS-8A1P-021C is a slimline DVD+/-RW drive capable of reading and writing to DVD and CD media. It supports double-layer (DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL) recording, allowing for higher capacity disc burning. This drive is designed for integration into laptops and other compact systems requiring optical media capabilities.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD+/-RW
Max Write Speed	8x (DVD+R DL)
Max Read Speed	8x (DVD-ROM)
Form Factor	Slimline

Additional Specifications

Interface	SATA
Features	Double-layer recording
Part Number	DS-8A1P-021C

Description

The Lite-On DS-8A1P-021C is a versatile optical drive designed for modern computing devices that require the functionality of a DVD burner in a compact form factor. Its slimline design, typically a 12.7mm height, makes it an ideal replacement or addition for laptops and small form-factor PCs that have limited internal space. The drive supports a wide range of optical media formats, including DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM, as well as CD formats. A key feature of the DS-8A1P-021C is its support for double-layer (DL) recording on both DVD-R and DVD+R media. This allows users to burn up to 8.5GB of data onto a single disc, significantly increasing storage capacity compared to standard single-layer DVDs. This capability is particularly useful for backing up large files, archiving data, or distributing multimedia content. The drive offers respectable write speeds, with up to 8x for DVD+R and DVD+R DL, ensuring efficient burning processes. Connected via a SATA interface, the Lite-On DS-8A1P-021C benefits from faster data transfer rates compared to older IDE interfaces, contributing to quicker read and write operations. This drive is an excellent solution for users who still rely on optical media for software installation, media playback, data archiving, or creating backups, providing a reliable and high-performance optical storage option for compact systems.

Condition: Refurbished