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Managing DVD drives
Learn about using and managing removable media devices. Find specifications and installation notes for
specific drives.
SATA Slimline DVD-ROM Drive (FC 5743)
Learn about the specifications of this DVD-ROM drive.
The serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) Slimline DVD-ROM Drive is an internal tray loading
DVD-ROM drive. It is a 12.7 mm slimline form factor DVD-ROM drive that is capable of multiple
sessions. This drive also reads type II (removable from cartridge) DVD-RAM discs. System boot and
installation functions are supported with CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM media.
Specifications
v FRU part number: 44V4224
v Custom card identification number (CCIN): 6337 model 004
v Media: reads CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM discs
v Interface: SATA
v Connector: Slimline SATA
v Form factor: 12.7 mm Slimline
v Loading tray: supports 12 cm and 8 cm discs
v Operating positions: vertical or horizontal (8 cm discs require horizontal operation)
v Interface: uses standard and extended XA formats
v DVD video: not supported
v AIX 5.1 only reads CD-type formatted DVD media
v Requirements: 1 Slimline media bay
SATA Slimline DVD-RAM Drive (FC 5762)
Learn about the specifications of this DVD-RAM drive.
The serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) Slimline DVD-RAM Drive is an internal, low profile
DVD-RAM drive that is capable of reading and writing 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs, as well as reading a
multitude of other optical media discs. This drive also reads type II (removable from cartridge)
DVD-RAM discs. System boot and installation functions are supported with CD-ROM and DVD-RAM
media.
Specifications
v FRU part number: 44V4220
v Custom card identification number (CCIN): 6331 model 004
v Media:
– Reads CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM discs
– Writes 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs
v Interface: SATA
v Connector: Slimline SATA
v Connector: SATA
v Loading tray: supports 12 cm and 8 cm discs
v Operating positions: vertical or horizontal (8 cm discs require horizontal operation)
v Form factor: 12.7 mm Slimline
v DVD video: not supported
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