Name: 352606-ED0 HP 48x32x48x16x IDE CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 352606-ED0
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 48x32x48x16x IDE CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive combines CD writing and DVD reading in a single IDE drive, fitting standard desktop computers. It handles fast CD burning and rewriting speeds while providing reliable DVD playback, making it a practical choice for users managing both CD and DVD media in one device.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	352606-ED0

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	120 mm (12 cm), 80 mm (8 cm)
Interface	IDE (ATAPI/PATA)
Data Transfer Rate	48x (CD-ROM read), 32x (CD-R write), 48x (CD-RW rewrite), 16x (DVD-ROM read)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	41.3 x 146 x 198 mm
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This HP 48x32x48x16x IDE CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive is built for users needing both CD recording and DVD reading functions in a single unit. It's often found in desktop computers where multimedia tasks and data storage flexibility are important. Whether you're archiving files, creating audio CDs, or watching DVDs, this drive offers a solid balance of performance and compatibility. Key Features Reads DVDs at up to 16x speed for quick access to DVD content Burns CDs at 48x speed, enabling fast creation of CDs Rewrites CD-RW media at 32x, allowing for multiple data updates Uses the IDE interface common in many desktop setups Fits standard drive bays, making installation straightforward Typically, this combo drive is deployed in office and home desktop environments where users want to combine legacy CD-RW capabilities with DVD reading without needing multiple drives. It supports a range of media formats which adds to its versatility for everyday multimedia and data storage tasks.

Use Cases
The HP 48x32x48x16x IDE CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive is commonly integrated into legacy desktop environments and workstation setups where optical media remains essential for data transfer, archival, or software deployment. It benefits IT departments managing mixed-media workflows that require both CD rewriting and DVD reading capabilities without multiple devices. How It's Used: IT asset management teams in SMBs use it to archive system images and software onto rewritable CDs for version control and recovery. Media production studios incorporate the drive in desktop workstations to burn finalized audio CDs while reviewing DVD video content during editing. Remote office setups leverage the combo drive to access large DVD-based training materials while maintaining the ability to update local data archives on CD-RW media. Organizations with legacy software distributions utilize the drive to install applications from DVD-ROMs and create backup copies on CD-RWs for distribution. Educational institutions deploy these drives in computer labs to support multimedia coursework requiring both CD and DVD access without frequent hardware changes. By combining high-speed CD writing with reliable DVD playback in a single IDE device, this combo drive streamlines media management and minimizes hardware footprint. It supports operational efficiency in environments balancing archival, content creation, and legacy software usage.

352606-ED0 HP 48x32x48x16x IDE CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

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Miscellaneous

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