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Samsung SM-316B CD/DVD Combo Drive Combo Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM
- CD/DVD Combo Drive
- Reads CD-ROM and DVD-ROM
- Writes to CD-RW media
- IDE (PATA) interface
- Internal 5.25" form factor
- Suitable for legacy system builds
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Product Overview
The Samsung SM-316B is a CD/DVD Combo Drive, offering the functionality to read CDs and DVDs, and write to CD-RW media. It's a versatile drive for older systems or specific multimedia needs.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD/DVD Combo Drive |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Read Speeds | Up to 48x CD-ROM, 16x DVD-ROM |
| Write Speeds | Up to 32x CD-R, 16x CD-RW |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 5.25" Bay |
| Supported Media | CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM |
| Buffer Size | 2 MB (typical) |
Product Description
The Samsung SM-316B is an internal optical drive that serves as a CD/DVD combo unit. It is capable of reading both CD and DVD formats, providing access to a wide range of optical media. Additionally, it offers the functionality to write data onto CD-RW (rewritable CD) discs, allowing for data archiving and temporary storage solutions. This drive utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface. This was a common standard for optical drives and hard drives in computers built before the widespread adoption of SATA. As such, the SM-316B is particularly suited for integration into older computer systems or for builds where IDE compatibility is a requirement. With its standard 5.25-inch form factor, the Samsung SM-316B fits into the typical drive bays found in desktop computer cases. It provides a cost-effective solution for systems that require basic optical media reading and CD rewriting capabilities, making it a functional component for multimedia playback, software installation from CDs, and basic data backup to CD-RW media.
