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- In Stock: 54
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: 581600-001
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 2.00lb
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Overview
Experience reliable, high-speed optical storage with the HP DVD-RW Dual Layer Lightscribe SATA 16x Optical Drive (model 581600-001, part 575781-500). Designed for desktop and workstation environments, this drive writes and reads both DVD-ROM and DVD-RW media, including dual-layer discs for up to 8.5 GB of capacity. The integrated Lightscribe technology lets you create professional quality labels directly on the disc surface, eliminating the need for separate label printers.
Key Features
- 16x read speed and 8x write speed for standard DVD-ROM media
- Dual-layer support up to 8.5 GB per disc
- Lightscribe label printing for instant, durable disc branding
- SATA interface for fast data transfer and easy installation
- Compatible with major operating systems including Windows and Linux
- Low power consumption and quiet operation
Technical Specifications
- Interface: SATA 1.5 Gb/s (compatible with SATA II and III)
- Form factor: 5.25 inch, full height
- Supported media: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW DL, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
- Maximum read speed: 16x (DVD), 48x (CD)
- Maximum write speed: 8x (DVD), 24x (CD)
- Lightscribe laser power: 5 mW (approx.)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
- Power supply: 5 V and 12 V DC
Applications
This optical drive is ideal for data backup, media creation, and software distribution. It serves well in home entertainment PCs for movie playback, in small business servers for archival storage, and in educational labs for creating instructional DVDs. The Lightscribe feature adds value for branding promotional discs, custom software installers, or personal photo collections.