HP Vectra VEi8 HP Vectra VEi8, Technical Reference Manual (Product Description - Page 20

2 System Features Mass Storage Devices CD-ROM and DVD Drives Some models are equipped with a 32! Max IDE CD-ROM drive. If it does not come with the PC, it can be purchased as an accessory. This CD-ROM drive can play standard CD-ROM discs, conforming to optical and mechanical standards as specified in the Red, Yellow, Green and Orange Books. The DVD Drive below can be purchased as an accessory. Refer to www.hp.com/go/vectraaccessories. To find out about CD-ROM and DVD drive technology, refer to the Technical Reference Manual - Vectra Technology. Features of the CDROM Drive (D4384A) • CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc. • CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc. • Photo-CD Multisession. • CD Audio disc. • Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio). • CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW. Description HP product number Disc Diameter Storage Capacity Read Mode Burst Transfer Rate Access Time (typical) Buffer Memory Size Rotational speed D4384A 120 mm 650 Mbytes (Mode-1) 742 Mbytes (Mode-2) Full CAV1 14X to 32X PIO mode 4 - 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum Single Word DMA Mode 2 - 8.3 Mbytes/s maximum Multi Word DMA Mode 2 - 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum. Average Stroke (1 / 3) 100 ms Full stroke 140 ms 128 kbytes Approx. 7,300 rpm maximum 1. CAV = Constant Angular Velocity If a disk is still in the drive after power failure or drive failure, the disk can be reclaimed by inserting a stout wire, such as the end of a straightened paper-clip, into the small hole at the bottom of the door. 20