16X/48X IDE DVD-ROM Drive (FC 2634)

Learn about the features of this media device.

Features

This section describes the features of the 16X/48X IDE DVD-ROM Drive. The 16X/48X IDE DVD-ROM Drive is a half-high, 5.25-inch, single-ended, tray-loading drive. Its features include the following:

CD media high-speed data transfer rate of 3300 KB per second (22X) at the inner diameter, and 7200 KB per second (48X) at the outer diameter.
DVD media high-speed transfer rate is 8.91 MB per second (6.6x) at the inner diameter and 21.6 MB (16X) at the outer diameter.
High-speed burst rate of 16.6 MB per second in PIO mode 4 and 33.3 MB per second in UDMA mode 2.
Average random access time of 90 ms for CD media and 105 ms for DVD media.
Can be installed in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.
Loading tray accommodates both 8 cm discs (in the horizontal orientation only) and 12 cm discs.
Reads multisession discs.
Reads CD-recordable discs.
Reads CD-RW discs.
Supports all major CD-ROM formats: Mode 1, Mode 2, XA, CDDA, and audio.
Reads DVD-RAM discs as defined by the DVD Specification for Rewritable Discs, Version 2.1.

Front view

1	Compact Disc Tray
2	Emergency Eject Hole
3	Load/Unload Button
4	Status Light

Rear view

Note: Audio is currently not enabled on server systems.

1	Audio Line-Out Connector
2	Jumper Block and Pins
3	40-pin IDE Interface Connector
4	Power Connector

Opening the Tray Manually

The tray automatically opens when you press the Load/Unload button. If it does not automatically open, follow these steps to manually open the tray:

Follow your operating system instructions for shutting down your system, then turn off the power to your system unit. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Insert the straightened end of a paper clip into the emergency eject hole until you feel some resistance.
Continue to push in the paper clip while you pull out the tray with your fingernail.
Pull the tray completely open and remove the disc. It is normal for the tray to make a clicking sound while you are pulling it open.

DVD-RAM Type II Disc

The DVD-RAM Type II disc can be removed from its cartridge and played in a DVD-ROM drive that is compatible with DVD-RAM.

Attention: Be careful when handling removed discs. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches can affect recording and playback of discs. To clean dust or other debris, use the IBM® DVD-RAM/CD-ROM cleaning kit. Do not use solvents to clean disc surfaces. When labeling a disc, write only on the printed label side, using a soft felt-tip marker. Do not use a hard-tip pen to write on disc surface. Keep out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to either side of the disc.

Removing a Disc from the Cartridge

To remove a disc from the cartridge, do the following:

Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to push the locking pin up and out of the disc cartridge.
Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to push down on the lock button while pulling the cartridge lid open.
With the cartridge lid open, slide the disc out of the cartridge.
Note: Handle the disc only by its edges.

1	Locking Pin
2	Lock Button
3	Cartridge Lid

Returning a Disc to the Cartridge

To return a disc to the cartridge, do the following:

Note: Both the disc label and the cartridge label should be facing up.

Slide the disc into the cartridge.
Close the cartridge lid. Make sure the lock button snaps into position.
Install the locking pin.
Attention: Handle the disc only by its edges.