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Silver 5.25 inch internal CD-RW drive with front tray and eject button

SAMSUNG

Samsung SW-248 48X 24X 48X IDE Internal CDRW Drive

SKU CH-PMWM-Q2Y8M

Internal CDRW drive writes CDs at 48×, rewrites at 24× and reads at 48× over IDE

  • 48X CD read speed for fast data access
  • 24X CD-R write speed to create discs quickly
  • 48X CD-RW rewrite speed for reusable storage
  • IDE interface for straightforward internal installation

Internal CDRW drive for legacy IDE systems

This Samsung SW-248 writes CD-R media at 48X and rewritable CD-RW media at 24X, with a 48X maximum read speed. It fits a standard 5.25-inch internal bay and connects through an IDE interface. The drive suits owners of older desktops who need to create or access optical discs.

Low heat and quiet operation on IDE power

The unit draws modest power from the IDE bus and produces minimal heat during typical read or write sessions. Acoustic output stays low enough for quiet office or home environments. No auxiliary power connector is required beyond the standard IDE cable.

Highlights

  • 48X CD read speed for fast data access
  • 24X CD-R write speed to create discs quickly
  • 48X CD-RW rewrite speed for reusable storage
  • IDE interface for straightforward internal installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Samsung SW-248 IDE CDRW drive and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive in a 5.25 inch bay, connect the IDE ribbon cable to the motherboard with the red stripe aligned to pin one, attach the Molex power connector, and set the master or slave jumper — the jumper setting is the step most often missed.

What maintenance or replacement will the Samsung SW-248 IDE CDRW drive need later?

The laser lens may need occasional cleaning with a lens-cleaning disc, and the IDE ribbon cable should be replaced if it becomes frayed or causes read errors at 48X speed.

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