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Samsung SH-C522 CD-ROM Drive - CD-ROM - 52x - IDC EIDE/ATAPI - Internal
- 52x CD-ROM read speed
- Internal CD-ROM drive
- IDC EIDE/ATAPI interface
- Reads standard CD formats (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
- Suitable for legacy systems
- Provides optical media reading capabilities
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Internal CD-ROM Drive
- Model
- SH-C522
- Read Speed
- 52x
- Interface
- EIDE / ATAPI
- Form Factor
- 5.25-inch Internal Bay
- Disc Type
- CD-ROM
Product details
The Samsung SH-C522 is an internal CD-ROM drive that reads CDs at up to 52x speed. It connects via an IDC EIDE/ATAPI interface, making it suitable for older systems or specific configurations requiring CD-ROM functionality.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Internal CD-ROM Drive |
| Model | SH-C522 |
| Read Speed | 52x |
| Interface | EIDE / ATAPI |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Internal Bay |
| Disc Type | CD-ROM |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
Description
The Samsung SH-C522 is an internal CD-ROM drive designed to read optical media at a maximum speed of 52x. This drive connects to the computer's motherboard using the EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics) or ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) standard, which was common in older computer systems. Its primary function is to read data from audio CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, providing access to software, music, and data stored on optical discs. With its 52x read speed, the SH-C522 offers relatively fast access to CD-based content, making it suitable for tasks such as installing software from CD-ROMs, listening to audio CDs, or retrieving data from CD backups. The EIDE/ATAPI interface requires a dedicated IDE ribbon cable and power connector from the power supply, and typically uses Master/Slave jumpers for configuration on the IDE channel. This CD-ROM drive is particularly useful for maintaining or upgrading older computer systems that rely on EIDE interfaces or for specific applications that require a dedicated CD-ROM drive. While modern systems have largely transitioned to DVD and Blu-ray drives, or rely on digital distribution, the Samsung SH-C522 serves the purpose of providing essential CD reading capabilities for compatible hardware configurations.
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