Lite-On SSM-8515S Acer 8x DVD+/-RW Drive (Double-layer)

SKU SSM-8515S

Brand Lite-On

Internal 8x DVD+/-RW Drive.
Supports DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM formats.
Features double-layer (DL) DVD+/-R recording capability.
Offers DVD+/-R write speeds up to 8x and DVD+/-RW rewrite speeds up to 8x.
Includes CD writing speeds up to 24x.
Connects via a Serial ATA (SATA) interface.
Designed for internal installation in a standard 5.25-inch drive bay.
Often used as an OEM drive in Acer computers.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD+/-RW Drive
Interface: Serial ATA (SATA)
Form Factor: Internal
DVD+/-R Write Speed: 8x
DVD+/-RW Rewrite Speed: 8x
CD Write Speed: 24x

Product details

The Lite-On SSM-8515S is an 8x internal DVD+/-RW drive, often found in Acer systems. It supports double-layer recording for increased storage capacity.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD+/-RW Drive
Interface	Serial ATA (SATA)
Form Factor	Internal
DVD+/-R Write Speed	8x

Additional Specifications

DVD+/-RW Rewrite Speed	8x
CD Write Speed	24x
Double Layer Support	Yes

Description

The Lite-On SSM-8515S is an internal DVD writer designed for desktop computers, offering a balance of speed and format compatibility. It supports a wide range of DVD formats, including DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW, allowing users to create and read DVDs for various purposes such as data backup, software distribution, or video playback. The drive also handles standard CD formats, ensuring comprehensive optical media functionality. A significant feature of the SSM-8515S is its support for double-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs. This capability allows for storage of up to 8.5GB of data on a single disc, which is double the capacity of standard single-layer DVDs. This is particularly useful for backing up large files, archiving extensive photo collections, or burning longer video content. The drive offers a maximum DVD+/-R write speed of 8x and a DVD+/-RW rewrite speed of 8x, providing efficient performance for most common optical tasks. Utilizing a Serial ATA (SATA) interface, this drive ensures faster and more reliable data transfer compared to older IDE connections. It is designed for internal installation into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay within a PC case, requiring a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector. The Lite-On SSM-8515S is often found as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) drive in Acer computers, serving as a reliable replacement or upgrade for existing optical drives.

Condition: Refurbished