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HP CD-ROM 5.25" 48X IDE OEM
A 5.25-inch half-height CD-ROM drive reading discs at 48× speed over an IDE interface
- Read CDs at up to 48× speed for quick data access
- Half-height 5.25-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
- IDE interface connects to legacy motherboards without adapters
- Brand-new condition ensures reliable operation from first use
- OEM packaging reduces bulk for system builders and integrators
HP CD-ROM 5.25" 48X IDE OEM
The HP CD-ROM 5.25" 48X IDE OEM is an internal optical drive designed to read standard compact discs at up to 48x speed. It fits a half-height 5.25 inch drive bay and connects through a legacy IDE interface. This unit suits users maintaining or repairing older desktop systems that still rely on parallel ATA connections for software installation or data retrieval from CD media.
Check your existing setup before ordering
Verify that the host computer has a free 5.25 inch half-height bay and an available IDE connector on the motherboard or controller card. Confirm the power supply provides a standard Molex connector for the drive. Ensure the operating system includes native support for IDE optical devices or that suitable drivers can be loaded during installation. The drive requires a master or slave jumper setting matching the cable configuration.
Behaviour under sustained load
During extended read sessions the drive maintains its rated 48x transfer rate once the disc spins up to full velocity. Continuous operation generates typical mechanical noise and moderate heat within the half-height chassis. The IDE bus limits peak throughput to the interface maximum, so sustained performance will not exceed that bandwidth ceiling. No active cooling is integrated beyond the drive's own enclosure ventilation.
Highlights
- Read CDs at up to 48× speed for quick data access
- Half-height 5.25-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
- IDE interface connects to legacy motherboards without adapters
- Brand-new condition ensures reliable operation from first use
- OEM packaging reduces bulk for system builders and integrators
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does the 5.25" 48X IDE drive ship with mounting rails or cables, or must they be purchased separately?
The unit is sold as an OEM bare drive, so mounting screws, rails and an IDE ribbon cable are not included and must be sourced separately.
There is only one speed listed — 48X — so how do I know this is the right version for my older desktop?
The single specification is a 48X maximum read speed over a standard IDE interface, matching the common 5.25" half-height bay found in legacy PCs.
What does the 48X rating actually deliver when the drive is installed in a working system?
It indicates a peak data transfer rate of 48 times the original CD audio speed for reading standard CDs; write functions are not supported.
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