Hitachi introduces 16x Multifunction Drive
The new drive: GSA-4166B incorporates DVD-RAM compatibility and supports all major DVD formats.
General Specifications
- Super Multi Drive with 5x DVD-RAM & 16x DVD±R Write
- Compatible with ±R Double Layer Discs
- 16x/6x/5x/16x/8x (DVD-R/RW/RAM/+R/+RW)
- LightScribe (Direct Label Printing Technology)
Features
Write / Read speed
Write:
- [DVD-R]: SL 2x,4x CLV,8x ZCLV,12x PCAV,16x CAV, DL 2x, 4x CLV
- [DVD-RW]: 2x, 4x CLV, 6x ZCLV
- [DVD-RAM]: 2x, 3x, 5x CLV (Ver.2.2)
- [DVD+R]: SL 2.4x,4x CLV,8x ZCLV,12x PCAV,16x CAV, DL 2.4x, 4x CLV, 6x ZCLV
- [DVD+RW]: 2.4x, 4x CLV, 8x ZCLV
- [CD-R]: 10x, 16x CLV, 24x ZCLV, 32x, 40x, 48x CAV
- [CD-RW]: 4x, 10x,16x CLV, 24x, 32x ZCLV
Read:
- [DVD-R/RW/ROM] : 10x/8x/16x Max.
- [DVD-RAM(Ver.1.0/2.1)] : 2x, 3x, 5x CLV
- [DVD+R/+RW] : SL - 10x Max. DL - 8x Max. / 8x Max.
- [CD-R/RW/ROM] : 48x Max. / 32x / 48x Max.
Data Transfer Rate
- [DVD-ROM]: 22.16MB/S
- [CD-ROM]: 6MB/S
Access Time
- [DVD-ROM]: 145msec
- [CD-ROM]: 120msec
Buffer Size - 2MB
Loading Type - Motorized Tray
Interface Type - E-IDE/ATAPI/Ultra DMA66
Mounting Method - Horizontal / Vertical
Compatible Formats
Write
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R (SL, DL)/RW, CD-R/RW
Read
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R(SL,DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R (SL,DL), DVD+RW; CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-Text, Photo CD, Video CD
Writing Method
- [DVD-RAM/+RW]: Random Write
- [DVD-R]: Disk-at-once, Incremental Recording
- [DVD-R DL]: Sequential Recording
- [DVD-RW]: Disk-at-once, Incremental Recording, Restricted Overwrite
- [DVD+R, +R DL]: Sequential Recording
- [CD-R/RW]: Disk-at-once, Session-at-once, Track-at-once, Packet write
OS Compatibility
Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media Center Edition
Power - +12V/+5V DC