ASUS BC-12D2HT UHD Friendly Blu-ray Drive 12X BD 16X DVD
Internal SATA Blu-ray drive reads 12X BD and 16X DVD, supports BDXL up to 128 GB, M-DISC and UHD Friendly 3.0 for 4K disc playback
- Interface typeSATA
- Part type or numberBC-12D2HT/BK/UHD/CN
- Included itemsBare Drive
- BD-ROM12X
- DVD-ROM speed16X
- CD-ROM speed48X
- Reads 4K UHD Blu-ray discs with UHD Friendly 3.0
- Includes DVD-Cloner registration code for UHD playback software
- Stores up to 128 GB on BDXL triple and quad layer discs
- Archives data for 1000 years with M-DISC support
- Reduces power consumption using E-Green technology
ASUS BC-12D2HT UHD Friendly Blu-ray Drive
This internal SATA combo drive reads 12X Blu-ray and 16X DVD discs while writing to DVD±R at 16X. It targets users who need UHD Blu-ray playback capability and long-term data archiving on optical media.
Black panel with standard 5.25-inch mounting fits
The bare drive connects via SATA and supports BDXL discs up to 128GB capacity. M-DISC support enables 1000-year archival storage while E-Green technology reduces power consumption during operation.
Password controls and encrypted file names protect
The UHD Friendly 3.0 firmware reads 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs without additional hardware. Included DVD-Cloner software registration code arrives separately for disc backup and copying tasks.
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- Price $88.99
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | ASUS |
| Model name | BC-12D2HT |
| Part type or number | BC-12D2HT/BK/UHD/CN |
| Product type | Internal |
| Panel color | Black |
| Storage | |
| DVD-ROM speed | 16X |
| CD-ROM speed | 48X |
| DVD+R write speed | 16X |
| DVD+RW rewrite speed | 8X |
| DVD-R write speed | 16X |
| DVD-RW rewrite speed | 6X |
| DVD+R DL write speed | 8X |
| DVD-R DL write speed | 8X |
| DVD-RAM speed | 5X |
| CD-R write speed | 48X |
| CD-RW rewrite speed | 24X |
| Ports & slots | |
| Interface type | SATA |
| Size & build | |
| Overall dimensions | 1.61 in × 5.75 in × 6.69 in |
| Product weight | 1.43 lb (0.65 kg) |
| Compatibility | |
| Requirements | O/S Compatibility: Windows 10 Windows 8 / 8.1 System Requirements: CPU: Intel Pentium D 945(3.4 GHz) or higher RAM: 1 GB or more is recommended HDD: 10 GB or more Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT or ATI X1600 series or above Use HDCP Compatible display and VGA card to High Definition digital output Power Requirement: DC+5 V ±2.5%, DC+12 V ±3% |
| In the box | |
| Included items | Bare Drive |
| More details | |
| BD-ROM | 12X |
Questions about this item
What SATA standard does the BC-12D2HT use, and what does that mean for Blu-ray read speed?
The drive uses a SATA interface; the 12X BD-ROM rating sets the maximum read speed for Blu-ray discs.
What are the exact dimensions for mounting this internal drive?
The unit measures 1.61" high, 5.75" wide and 6.69" deep, fitting a standard 5.25" bay.
How is the included DVD-Cloner software activated after installing the drive?
A registration code is supplied separately; enter it in the DVD-Cloner application to unlock the UHD features.
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