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Document ID: VLAR-445P9E

2X/4X/24X White CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit - Product Overview

Applicable to: World-Wide

• Product Publications page.

General Information
The 2x/4x/24x CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) drive is a triple-function drive that provides the latest CD rewriting capability, CD recording capability, and the function of a 24X-10X CD-ROM drive. Up to 650 MB of CD-R media (unformatted) may be recorded over once, at 4X speed, or CD-RW media may be re-written as many as 1,000 times at 2X speed. This 5-1/4-inch, half-high internal drive functions as a high-capacity, removeable media, "floppy replacement" drive. It is compatible in CD-R format with almost all currently installed CD-ROM drives and in CD-RW format with 24X, and higher, CD-ROM drives. The CD-RW Option Kit also includes:

• Adaptec's Easy Creator and DirectCD CD mastering and writing software
• One blank CD-R and one blank CD-RW for instant useability in recording large data files, graphics, Internet data, and other storage-consuming applications

The CD-RW Option Kit makes it easy for you to customize and personalize your audio CDs. For example, you can compile a CD with your choice of music. The IBM 2X/4X/24X CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit offers a full, compatibility tested PC CD-writing solution. Features include:

• Enhanced IDE/ATAPI interface
• 150 ms average access time (10-24X CAV)
• 1 MegaByte (MB) data buffer
• Vertical or horizontal mount
• 12 cm and 8 cm disc compatibility (8 cm -- read and horizontal mount only)
• Convenient tray loading
• Desktop-level backup
• CD duplication (user must have proper legal authorization)
• CD customization from various audio and data sources

Warranty: 1 year limited Customer Carry-In Exchange

This product replaces:
*

This product was replaced by:
*

Packaging:
One box containing...

• White CD-RW drive
• 1 CD Creator software pack
• 1 IDE cable
• 2 Audio cables
• 2 Bezels
• 4 Mounting Screws
• 1 Owner's manual
• 1 Safety manual
• 1 Blank disks

Marketing and FRU Part Numbers
World Wide...
Marketing part number -> 20L0551
FRU part number -> 36L8719

Additional Part Numbers
Part number(s) for ordering multiple quantities:
None

Associated FRU Part Number(s):
World Wide: IDE cable FRU part number-> 06H6326.
World Wide: Audio cable M-P3 FRU part number-> 00K8155.
World Wide: Audio cable M-M FRU part number-> 10H2924.
World Wide: Bezel pack FRU part number-> 33L4970.

Product Dates
Canada, United States...
Announce Date-> 1/04/1999
Planned Availability Date-> 2/09/1999
Withdrawal Date-> Not Applicable
Effective Withdrawal Date-> Not Applicable

Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Latin America...
Announce Date-> 1/04/1999
Planned Availability Date-> 2/26/1999
Withdrawal Date-> Not Applicable
Effective Withdrawal Date-> Not Applicable

Technical Specifications
Performance Specifications as known at time of announcement:
Audio CD support: Yes

Average access time: 150 ms, Including latency (CAV)

Buffer size: 1 MegaByte (MB) data buffer

Bus Interface: ISA

CD Formats:
The IBM 2X/4X/24X CD-RW Internal IDE Option Kit is compatible with the following CD formats:

In Read mode:

• CD-ROM mode-1 data discs
• CD-ROM XA discs
• CD Audio discs
• CD-I discs
• Photo CD discs
• Video CD discs
• CD-R discs
• CD-RW discs

In Write mode:

• CD-ROM mode-1
• CD-ROM XA
• CD Audio
• CD-I
• Mixed Mode
• Video CD
• CD-Text
• CD- Extra

Data Rates:
Average sustained:

• Mode 1 (1X, read/write) - - 150 KB/s
• Mode 1 (8X, read ) - - 1200 KB/s
• Mode 1 (10-24X, CAV read) - - 1500-3600KB/s

Average burst:

• ATA PIO Mode 3 - - 11.1 MB/s
• Ata Multi Word DMA Mode 1 - - 13.3 MB/s

Drive interface type: IDE

Speed: 2X, 4X, 24X

Storage capacity: Up to 650 MB of CD-R media (unformatted) may be recorded over once, at 4X speed, or CD-RW media may be re-written as many as 1,000 times at 2X speed.

Physical, Environmental, and Compatibility Specifications as known at time of announcement:
Weight: * lbs ( kg)
Height: 1.7 inches (42 mm)
Width: 5.8 inches (146 mm)
Depth: 8.0 inches (203 mm)

Operating Temperature:

• low of -5 degrees Celcius to a high of 45 degrees Celcius
• low of 41 degrees Farenheit to a high of 104 degrees Farenheit

Relative Operating Humidity: low of 10% to a high of 90% (non-condensing)

Agency Approvals:

• UL
• CSA
• TUV
• NOM
• C-Tick
• BCIQ

ENERGY STAR-Compliant: *. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware Requirements for IBM systems:
All models of the following with PII processors 133 MHz and above are supported:

• PC 300 PL: 6862, 6892
• PC 300 GL: 6267, 6277, 6287, 6561, 6591, 6265, 6275, 6285
• Aptiva: 2138, 2139, 2140

Hardware Requirements for Non-IBM systems:
The IBM 2X/4X/24X CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit is supported in AT-compatible PC's with available IDE ports that adhere to the Enhanced IDE Interface (ATA-2 or later). Some vendor specific mounting hardware may be required.

Supported Operating Systems:

• Windows 95
• Windows 98
• Windows NT 4.0

Limitations: Some configurations may not be supported.

Supported Software: Not Applicable

Other: None

Document Note(s):

1. The symbol * is used to denote that the information is currently unavailable for this product.
3. All dates are represented in the US English format of mm/dd/yyyy (where mm=month, dd=day, yyyy=year).
5. FRU stands for Field Replacement Unit. It is the part number used for ordering service/replacement parts.
7. Effective Withdrawal means that on the given date IBM will have withdrawn the products from marketing. After that date, the product can not be obtained directly from IBM.

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	Date Created	14-01-99
	Last Updated	19-05-99
	Revision Date	24-05-2000
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