Name: GSA-H53N Hitachi 16x IDE DVD+/-RW Optical Drive Internal Desktop
Brand: Hitachi
SKU: GSA-H53N
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The GSA-H53N Hitachi 16x IDE DVD+/-RW optical drive provides reliable DVD and CD reading and writing for desktop computers using IDE connections. It fits into standard desktop bays and supports a wide range of disc formats, making it a practical choice for systems that need internal optical media functionality without modern interface requirements.

General Information
Brand	Hitachi

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	12 cm (120 mm), 8 cm (80 mm)
Interface	IDE (PATA), ATAPI
Data Transfer Rate	DVD±R 16x, DVD+R DL 8x, DVD-RW 6x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-RAM 5x, CD-R 48x, CD-RW 24x, CD-ROM 48x

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	41.3 mm x 146 mm x 170 mm (H x W x D)
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
The GSA-H53N Hitachi DVD+/-RW optical drive reads and writes a variety of DVD and CD formats at speeds up to 16x. Built for desktop computers with IDE interfaces, it allows users to burn DVDs, create backups, and play media discs with ease. This drive is often found in home setups, office environments, and multimedia workstations where reliable optical storage is needed. Key Features Supports DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW formats Up to 16x writing speed for DVDs and 48x for CDs IDE interface ensures compatibility with older desktop systems Includes buffer underrun protection to reduce errors during burning Standard 5.25-inch form factor fits most desktop bays This optical drive is typically used in environments where optical media is still relevant, such as data archiving, media playback, or software installation. It helps users maintain compatibility with physical discs and offers a straightforward way to handle DVD and CD media without relying on external devices.

Use Cases
The GSA-H53N Hitachi 16x IDE DVD+/-RW optical drive is primarily utilized in legacy desktop computing systems where IDE interfaces remain in use. It is suitable for IT environments that maintain older hardware requiring optical media support for data transfer, software installation, or archival purposes. Organizations with infrastructure dependent on physical media benefit most from integrating this drive to maintain compatibility without redesigning existing hardware setups. How It's Used: Supporting legacy desktop workstations in financial institutions where compliance requires physical media for data retention. Enabling media replication and archival in SMBs that rely on DVD backups for disaster recovery. Integrating into manufacturing floor PCs for loading software updates from DVDs in controlled environments. Facilitating offline software deployment in remote offices lacking network bandwidth for large file transfers. Providing read/write capabilities in educational labs where legacy content distribution on DVDs remains prevalent. This optical drive sustains operational continuity in environments reliant on IDE-based hardware by delivering consistent media reading and writing functions. Its compatibility with a wide range of disc formats ensures it can handle diverse media workflows, supporting long-term media management strategies without necessitating hardware upgrades.

GSA-H53N Hitachi 16x IDE DVD+/-RW Optical Drive Internal Desktop

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