NEC ND-3530A IDE CD/DVD-RW Optical Drive

SKU ND-3530A

Brand NEC

Interface: IDE (PATA)
Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal Drive
Read Speeds: CD-ROM up to 48x, DVD-ROM up to 16x
Write Speeds: CD-R up to 48x, CD-RW up to 24x, DVD-R/+R up to 16x, DVD-RW/+RW up to 8x, DVD+R DL up to 8x
Supports CD and DVD formats
Tray-loading mechanism
Suitable for desktops and workstations
Ideal for data archiving and software distribution

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Internal Optical Drive
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Form Factor: 5.25-inch
Disc Types Supported: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL
Max Read Speed: 48x (CD), 16x (DVD)
Max Write Speed: 48x (CD-R), 24x (CD-RW), 16x (DVD-R/+R)

Product details

The NEC ND-3530A is an IDE (PATA) internal CD/DVD-RW optical drive. It allows users to read, write, and rewrite CDs and DVDs, offering versatile media handling capabilities for data backup, software installation, and media playback.

Technical Information

Product Type	Internal Optical Drive
Interface	IDE (PATA)
Form Factor	5.25-inch

Additional Specifications

Disc Types Supported	CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL
Max Read Speed	48x (CD), 16x (DVD)
Max Write Speed	48x (CD-R), 24x (CD-RW), 16x (DVD-R/+R)

Description

The NEC ND-3530A is an internal IDE (PATA) optical drive designed for desktop computers and workstations. This versatile drive supports a wide range of CD and DVD media, allowing users to read, write, and rewrite discs with impressive speeds. It is capable of reading CDs at up to 48x and DVDs at up to 16x, while offering robust writing capabilities, including CD-R at up to 48x, CD-RW at up to 24x, and DVD-R/+R at up to 16x. The drive also supports dual-layer DVD+R discs at up to 8x. Featuring a standard 5.25-inch form factor and a tray-loading mechanism, the ND-3530A is designed for easy installation into most PC drive bays. Its IDE interface ensures compatibility with a broad range of motherboards and systems that utilize this legacy connection. This drive is an excellent solution for tasks such as backing up important data, installing software from optical media, creating custom music or video discs, and playing back DVD movies. While optical drives are becoming less common in newer systems, the NEC ND-3530A remains a valuable component for users who require the functionality of CD and DVD burning and reading. It provides a reliable and cost-effective way to manage optical media for various personal and professional applications, ensuring data portability and accessibility.

Condition: Refurbished