Features
This section describes the features of the 16X/48X IDE DVD-ROM Drive. The 16X/48X IDE DVD-ROM Drive is a half-high, 5.25-inch, single-ended, tray-loading drive. Its features include the following:
- CD media high-speed data transfer rate of 3300 KB per second (22X) at the inner diameter, and 7200 KB per second (48X) at the outer diameter.
- DVD media high-speed transfer rate is 8.91 MB per second (6.6x) at the inner diameter and 21.6 MB (16X) at the outer diameter.
- High-speed burst rate of 16.6 MB per second in PIO mode 4 and 33.3 MB per second in UDMA mode 2.
- Average random access time of 90 ms for CD media and 105 ms for DVD media.
- Can be installed in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.
- Loading tray accommodates both 8 cm discs (in the horizontal orientation only) and 12 cm discs.
- Reads multisession discs.
- Reads CD-recordable discs.
- Reads CD-RW discs.
- Supports all major CD-ROM formats: Mode 1, Mode 2, XA, CDDA, and audio.
- Reads DVD-RAM discs as defined by the DVD Specification for Rewritable Discs, Version 2.1.
Front view
| 1 | Compact Disc Tray |
| 2 | Emergency Eject Hole |
| 3 | Load/Unload Button |
| 4 | Status Light |
Rear view
Note: Audio is currently not enabled on server
systems.
| 1 | Audio Line-Out Connector |
| 2 | Jumper Block and Pins |
| 3 | 40-pin IDE Interface Connector |
| 4 | Power Connector |
Opening the Tray Manually
The tray automatically
opens when you press the Load/Unload button. If it does not automatically
open, follow these steps to manually open the tray:
- Follow your operating system instructions for shutting down your system, then turn off the power to your system unit. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
- Insert the straightened end of a paper clip into the emergency eject hole until you feel some resistance.
- Continue to push in the paper clip while you pull out the tray with your fingernail.
- Pull the tray completely open and remove the disc. It is normal for the tray to make a clicking sound while you are pulling it open.
DVD-RAM Type II Disc
The DVD-RAM Type II disc can be removed from its cartridge and played in a DVD-ROM drive that is compatible with DVD-RAM.
Attention: Be careful when handling
removed discs. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches
can affect recording and playback of discs. To clean dust or other debris,
use the IBM® DVD-RAM/CD-ROM cleaning kit. Do
not use solvents to clean disc surfaces. When labeling a disc, write only
on the printed label side, using a soft felt-tip marker. Do not use a hard-tip
pen to write on disc surface. Keep out of direct sunlight, high temperatures,
and humidity. Do not attach labels to either side of the disc.
Removing a Disc from the Cartridge
To remove a disc
from the cartridge, do the following:
- Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to push the locking pin up and out of the disc cartridge.
- Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to push down on the lock button while pulling the cartridge lid open.
- With the cartridge lid open, slide the disc out of the cartridge. Note: Handle the disc only by its edges.
| 1 | Locking Pin |
| 2 | Lock Button |
| 3 | Cartridge Lid |
Returning a Disc to the Cartridge
To return a disc
to the cartridge, do the following:
Note: Both the disc label and the cartridge
label should be facing up.
- Slide the disc into the cartridge.
- Close the cartridge lid. Make sure the lock button snaps into position.
- Install the locking pin. Attention: Handle the disc only by its edges.