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Black 5.25 inch tray-load DVD burner with silver bezel

HITACHI

HITACHI DVD burner 16X SATA 5.25

SKU CH-DCQ3-FQQ3D

Internal DVD burner writes discs at 16× and reads CDs at 48× over SATA

  • TypeDVD Burner
  • IncludesBare Drive
  • DVD+R16X
  • DVD+RW8X
  • DVD-R16X
  • DVD-RW6X
  • 16X DVD write speed for fast disc creation
  • M-DISC support for long-term data archiving
  • 48X CD read and 24X CD-RW write for legacy media
  • 30,000 tray-cycle rating for duplicator reliability
  • 25-inch half-height SATA form factor fits standard bays

Internal DVD writer for duplication towers

The Hitachi-LG GHD3N is a half-height 5.25-inch DVD burner built for internal SATA installation in PC duplicator towers. It writes DVD±R at 16X and CD-R at 48X while reading DVD-ROM at 16X and CD-ROM at 48X. The tray mechanism is rated for 30000 cycles.

Bare drive with M-DISC support

The package contains only the bare drive without cables, mounting hardware or burning software. M-DISC compatibility allows archival recording on supported media for long-term data preservation. System integrators must supply their own SATA data and power connections.

SATA interface and physical limits

The SATA connection provides standard internal bandwidth for optical media speeds. The drive measures 5.75 inches wide, 1.63 inches high and 6.70 inches deep with the tray closed; the tray extends 61 millimetres when open. Total set length reaches 300 millimetres with the tray fully extended.

Highlights

  • 16X DVD write speed for fast disc creation
  • M-DISC support for long-term data archiving
  • 48X CD read and 24X CD-RW write for legacy media
  • 30,000 tray-cycle rating for duplicator reliability
  • 25-inch half-height SATA form factor fits standard bays

Specifications

BrandHLDS
ModelGHD3N
TypeDVD Burner
IncludesBare Drive
DVD+R16X
DVD+RW8X
DVD-R16X
DVD-RW6X
CD-R48X
CD-RW24X
DVD+R DL8X
DVD-RAM12X
DVD-ROM16X
CD-ROM48X
LightScribe SupportNo
LabelFlash SupportNo
Windows VistaWorks with Windows Vista
Form Factor5.25"
Panel ColorBlack
Load TypeTray
InterfaceSATA
Operating Systems SupportedMicrosoft Windows 10 / 7 / XP / Vista or later
Dimensions (H x W x D)5.75(W) X 1.63(H) X6.70(D) Inch
FeaturesDuplication, Indication Light, Low Noise Level, RoHS Compliant
Package Contentssee pictures for details

Questions about this item

How many tray cycles is the GHD3N rated for before the mechanism may need service?

The drive is rated for 30,000 tray cycles according to the manufacturer.

What is the maximum sustained write speed the GHD3N can maintain on single-layer DVD media?

The drive writes DVD±R at 16X, which is the highest sustained write speed listed.

Does the GHD3N include any smart monitoring that reports temperature or power draw during all-day operation?

The ODD Smart Function monitors tray count, write count and recognition count only.

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