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VB281AV DVD-Writer - Internal - DVD±R/±RW - Serial ATA
- Type: DVD-Writer
- Interface: Serial ATA (SATA)
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal
- Double Layer Support: Yes (DVD±R DL)
- Max DVD±R Write Speed: 24x
- Max DVD±RW Write Speed: 8x
- Buffer Under Run Protection: Yes
- Supported Media: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
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Product Overview
The HP VB281AV is an internal DVD-Writer drive that utilizes a Serial ATA interface. It is designed for reading and writing to DVD±R and DVD±RW media, including double-layer discs, providing versatile optical storage capabilities.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD-Writer (Internal) |
| Interface | SATA |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Internal |
| Max DVD+R Write Speed | 24x |
| Max DVD-R Write Speed | 24x |
| Max DVD+RW Write Speed | 8x |
Additional Specifications
| Max DVD-RW Write Speed | 6x |
| Max DVD+R DL Write Speed | 12x |
| Max DVD-R DL Write Speed | 12x |
| Max CD-R Write Speed | 48x |
| Max CD-RW Write Speed | 32x |
| Buffer Size | 2MB |
Product Description
The HP VB281AV is an internal optical drive designed for desktop computers, functioning as a versatile DVD-Writer. It supports a wide range of DVD formats, including DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW, as well as double-layer (DL) variants of DVD±R, allowing for storage of up to 8.5GB per disc. The drive connects via a Serial ATA (SATA) interface, ensuring high-speed data transfer and compatibility with modern PC motherboards. Its standard 5.25-inch form factor makes it suitable for installation in most desktop drive bays. This drive boasts a high maximum write speed of 24x for DVD±R media, enabling rapid creation of DVDs. It also supports rewritable DVD media (DVD±RW) with speeds up to 8x for DVD+RW and 6x for DVD-RW. The drive is equally capable with CD media, offering fast write speeds for CD-R (up to 48x) and CD-RW (up to 32x). Essential features like buffer under run protection are included to ensure reliable disc burning by preventing data interruptions. The HP VB281AV is a robust solution for users needing to read from and write to optical media. It is ideal for tasks such as backing up large amounts of data, creating video DVDs, installing software, or archiving digital content. Its SATA interface and comprehensive format support make it a practical and efficient component for any desktop system requiring optical drive functionality.
