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Samsung SC-148 48x CD-ROM Drive - CD-ROM - 48x - IDC EIDE/ATAPI - Internal
- 48x maximum read speed for CDs
- Internal CD-ROM drive (read-only)
- EIDE/ATAPI interface (IDC connector)
- Designed for desktop PC installation
- Reads standard CD formats (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
- Samsung brand reliability
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Product Overview
The Samsung SC-148 is an internal CD-ROM drive with a maximum read speed of 48x. It connects via an IDC EIDE/ATAPI interface, making it compatible with a wide range of desktop computers from the era when CD-ROM drives were standard. This drive is solely for reading data from CD media.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-ROM Drive |
| Max Read Speed | 48x |
| Interface | EIDE / ATAPI (IDC) |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Function | Read-only |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | SC-148 |
Product Description
The Samsung SC-148 is an internal CD-ROM drive designed for desktop computer systems. It offers a maximum data read speed of 48x, which translates to approximately 7.2 MB/s, providing relatively quick access to data stored on Compact Discs. As a CD-ROM drive, its primary function is to read data from various CD formats, including standard CD-ROMs, CD-R (recordable CDs), and CD-RW (rewritable CDs), although it cannot write data itself. The drive utilizes the EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics) or ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) standard, connecting to the computer's motherboard via an IDC (Integrated Drive Electronics Controller) ribbon cable. This interface was prevalent in PCs during the late 1990s and early 2000s, ensuring broad compatibility with motherboards of that era. It typically required a dedicated IDE channel and was often configured as a secondary master or slave device. This internal drive would be installed in a standard 5.25-inch external drive bay within the computer case. Its purpose was essential for installing software, operating systems, accessing multimedia content, and reading data backups distributed on CDs. While largely superseded by DVD and Blu-ray drives, and now increasingly by flash storage and digital distribution, the SC-148 represents a common and functional component from a period when optical media was the primary means of software distribution and data transfer.
