NEC CDR-1610A 16x SCSI 50-Pin CD-ROM Optical Drive

SKU CDR-1610A

Brand NEC

Internal CD-ROM drive
16X maximum read speed
SCSI interface (50-pin Centronics connector)
Supports standard CD-ROM media
Ideal for servers and workstations with SCSI controllers
Reliable data access for software and media
Internal bay installation

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-ROM Drive
Form Factor: Internal
Interface: SCSI (50-pin)
Maximum Read Speed: 16X
Media Supported: CD-ROM
Brand: NEC

Product details

The NEC CDR-1610A is an internal 16X SCSI CD-ROM optical drive. It offers reliable read performance for CD-ROM media and connects via a 50-pin SCSI interface. This drive is suitable for systems requiring high-speed CD access through a SCSI bus.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-ROM Drive
Form Factor	Internal
Interface	SCSI (50-pin)

Additional Specifications

Maximum Read Speed	16X
Media Supported	CD-ROM
Brand	NEC

Description

The NEC CDR-1610A is an internal CD-ROM drive designed for systems that utilize a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) bus for peripheral connectivity. With a maximum read speed of 16X, it provides efficient access to data stored on standard CD-ROM discs. This drive is particularly suited for servers, high-performance workstations, or older systems that feature a SCSI controller, offering advantages in terms of speed and bus architecture compared to IDE interfaces of the same era. This SCSI CD-ROM drive is capable of reading various CD formats, including CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW (if supported by the drive's firmware and the host system's software). It is commonly used for installing operating systems, applications, drivers, or accessing multimedia content distributed on optical discs. The 50-pin SCSI connector is characteristic of older SCSI standards, requiring a compatible SCSI host adapter and cabling within the computer system. Installation involves mounting the drive in a standard 5.25-inch internal bay and connecting it to the SCSI controller via the appropriate data cable and power connector. Proper SCSI termination and ID configuration are essential for the drive to function correctly within the SCSI chain. The NEC CDR-1610A offers a robust and reliable solution for optical media access in environments where SCSI connectivity is preferred or required.

Condition: Refurbished