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Beige tray-loading IDE DVD-ROM drive with front eject button

MSI

MSI MS-8216 Beige IDE DVD-ROM Drive 16X DVD 48X CD

SKU CH-A5W8-YXP9P MPN MS-8216

A beige IDE DVD-ROM drive reading DVDs at 16X and CDs at 48X with a 512KB cache

  • Interface typeIDE
  • CD-ROM access time95 ms
  • Cache memory512 KB
  • DVD-ROM speed16X
  • CD-ROM speed48X
  • Panel colorBeige
  • Reads DVDs at 16X speed for quick media access
  • Reads CDs at 48X speed for fast data retrieval
  • 512 KB cache buffers data to smooth playback
  • 95 ms access time locates disc sectors promptly
  • Beige tray-loading front panel matches classic beige cases

DVD-ROM drive with IDE interface

This internal optical drive reads DVDs at 16X and CDs at 48X through a standard IDE connection. A 512 KB buffer and 95 ms average access time support smooth data retrieval from legacy media. The beige front panel and tray-load mechanism match period-correct chassis designs.

Suits legacy restorations and archival reads

Builders repairing or preserving systems that rely on a 40-pin IDE channel will find this unit a direct fit. It is not suited for modern motherboards that lack native IDE headers or for users who need DVD writing capability.

16X DVD and 48X CD read speeds

These maximum read rates determine how quickly software install discs, audio CDs or archived DVD-ROMs can be accessed. If your workflow demands faster throughput or write functions, a different drive type is required.

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMS-8216
Product typeDVD-ROM Drive
Panel colorBeige
Storage
Cache memory512 KB
DVD-ROM speed16X
CD-ROM speed48X
Loading mechanismTray
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 102 mm
More details
CD-ROM access time95 ms

Questions about this item

Does the 5.25-inch tray-load MS-8216 fit a standard front-panel bay?

Yes, the beige tray-load unit is a 5.25-inch half-height drive that mounts in any standard desktop optical bay with four M3 screws.

Which jumper setting avoids the master/slave conflict during IDE cable installation?

Set the rear jumpers to Cable Select before fitting the 40-pin IDE ribbon; the BIOS will then assign the drive automatically.

When should the 512 KB cache laser lens be cleaned to keep 16× DVD and 48× CD reads reliable?

Clean the lens with a dry optical disc cleaner only when read errors appear or after roughly 12 months of regular use.

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