MultiBay 24X CD-ROM Drive - Notebooks - North America/U.S. QuickSpecs

Overview

MultiBay 24X CD-ROM Drive - Notebooks

Models
MultiBay 24X CD-ROM Drive
298452-B25/DC351A - Notebooks

Introduction
The MultiBay 24X CD-ROM Drive provides high performance in a slim 12.7-mm MultiBay form factor. It is a user-removable, drawer-load data storage device that can read from any industry standard CD media. The drive transfers data at a rate of up to 3600 Kbps, has a random access time of less than 110 ms, and an ample media capacity of 700 MB. The MultiBay 24X CD-ROM Drive is a dramatic improvement over legacy slim CD-ROM drives, offering minimum vibration, excellent acoustics, and unsurpassed reliability.

Key Benefits
Data transfer rate of up to 3600 Kbps Large capacity storage media of 700 MB Hot/warm swappable

Compatibility
The MultiBay 24X CD-ROM Drive is compatible with all Evo notebook and docking products that implement the 12.7mm MultiBay form factor.

Service and Support
MultiBay 24X CD-ROM Drives have a one-year warranty or the remaining warranty period of the notebook/docking station the drive is installed, whichever warranty period is longer.. Technical support is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, by phone, as well as online support forums. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.

Spares Information
MultiBay 24X CD-ROM Drive option service spares kit	315082-002

Technical Specifications

Orientation	Horizontal or vertical
Interface Type	ATAPI IDE
Dimensions (HxWxD)	0.5 x 5.46 x 5.23 in (1.35 x 13.88 x 12.6 cm)
Weight	0.49 lb (225 grams)
Form factor	12.7-mm MultiBay
Disc diameter	12 cm, 8 cm
Capacity	Up to 700 MB
Access times (typical)	Random	< 120 ms
	Full-Stroke	< 220 ms
Data Transfer Rates (sustained)	CD-ROM read-3,600 KB/s (up to 24X)

Removable Storage - Media Compatibility
	CD-ROM		DVD-ROM		CD-RW		Combo		DVD+R/+RW
Media	Read	Write	Read	Write	Read	Write	Read	Write	Read	Write
CD-ROM	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
CD-R	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
CD-RW	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
DVD-ROM	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
DVD+R	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
DVD+RW	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
DVD-R	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
DVD-RW	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No

Cache buffer	128 KB
Start-up time	< 8 seconds
Stop time	< 4 seconds
Audio output level (Line out)	0.7 Vm
Operating systems supported	Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home
Option kit contents	CD-ROM Drive, Documentation

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DA-10741 - U.S. - Version 11 - November 8, 2004