Name: 45N7504 Lenovo DVD+R/RW SATA Dual Layer UltraBay Slim 12.7mm Optical Drive
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 45N7504
Price: 344.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo 45N7504 optical drive is a compact DVD+R/RW SATA device built to fit slim laptop bays and support dual-layer disc writing. It’s a straightforward solution for users who need reliable optical media access within their Lenovo systems, bridging the gap between older media formats and modern laptop design.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	45N7504

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	120 mm (12 cm), 80 mm (8 cm)
Interface	SATA (Serial ATA) – Slimline (7-pin)
Data Transfer Rate	SATA up to 3.0 Gbit/s (interface); optical speeds (typical for this class) — DVD±R write up to 8x, DVD±R DL up to 4x, DVD±RW up to 6x, CD-R up to 24x

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	12.7 mm x 128 mm x 129 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 Lenovo 45N7504 is a slim optical drive designed primarily for laptops, especially Lenovo's ThinkPad series. It reads and writes DVD+R and DVD+RW discs, including dual-layer formats, allowing for higher capacity data storage or media playback. It’s often found in business and personal laptops where optical media is still used for software installation, backup, or media consumption. IT professionals and users who rely on physical media benefit from its reliable performance and easy swap capability. Key Features Supports dual-layer DVD burning to double storage on compatible discs Fits into a 12.7mm UltraBay slot for flexible installation Reads and writes common optical disc formats for versatile use Designed to integrate seamlessly with Lenovo laptop hardware Provides consistent data transfer with SATA interface This optical drive is typically deployed in laptops used in corporate environments or by individuals needing access to legacy media formats. It serves as a practical tool for installing software, watching DVDs, or archiving important files on physical discs without hassle.

Use Cases
The Lenovo 45N7504 DVD+R/RW SATA UltraBay Slim optical drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT and remote office setups where legacy media access remains critical. It serves professionals requiring physical data archiving or software distribution capabilities on Lenovo ThinkPad laptops, especially in environments with limited connectivity or high-security protocols. How It's Used: IT departments in financial institutions use the drive for secure offline data backup and archival on dual-layer DVDs. Field engineers rely on the UltraBay design to swap optical media easily while performing software updates in remote or disconnected locations. Corporate training centers utilize the drive to distribute large multimedia content via physical DVDs to trainees in controlled environments. Government agencies integrate the optical drive in their Lenovo laptop fleets to maintain compatibility with legacy encrypted document formats. Manufacturing and industrial sites employ the optical drive for offline diagnostics and deployment of specialized software requiring physical media. The 45N7504 optical drive enhances operational workflows by enabling reliable physical media interaction within slim laptop configurations, supporting diverse workloads where network-based solutions are impractical. Its modular UltraBay design contributes to streamlined maintenance and scalability in enterprise hardware management.

45N7504 Lenovo DVD+R/RW SATA Dual Layer UltraBay Slim 12.7mm Optical Drive

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