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Ivory 5.25-inch tray-load DVD-ROM drive with IDE interface

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG SD-616 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM Ivory IDE 5.25" dvd drive

SKU CH-K4CA-MF2KY MPN SD-616

Reads DVDs at 16X and CDs at 48X with 512 KB cache in a 5.25" ivory tray-load IDE drive

  • Interface typeIDE
  • Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
  • Dvd-rom access time110 ms
  • CD-ROM access time90 ms
  • Cache memory512 KB
  • Transfer speedDVD 16X(21,600 KB/sec) CD 48X(7,200 KB/sec)
  • Reads DVDs at 16X for fast data access
  • Reads CDs at 48X for quick software installs
  • 512KB cache smooths burst transfers
  • 25" ivory tray fits standard desktop bays
  • IDE interface connects to legacy motherboards

What this drive is and who it suits

The Samsung SD-616 is an internal 5.25-inch DVD-ROM drive with an Ivory tray and an IDE interface. It reads DVDs at 16X and CDs at 48X, making it a direct replacement for legacy desktop optical bays. Builders restoring or maintaining older systems will find it fits the original hardware profile.

Practical limits of the IDE interface

Data moves over a parallel ATA connection, so the host must provide a compatible IDE channel and 5V/12V power. Maximum sustained throughput reaches 21,600 KB/sec for DVD and 7,200 KB/sec for CD. Access times are 110 ms for DVD and 90 ms for CD, and the 512 KB buffer smooths burst reads.

The specification that decides fit

The drive uses a 5.25-inch form factor with an Ivory front panel and tray loading mechanism. It requires a matching IDE header and physical bay space. Systems lacking an IDE connector or a 5.25-inch slot cannot install this unit without additional adapters or chassis changes.

How it compares

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Price $32.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Model nameSD-616
Product typeDVD-ROM Drive
Panel colorIvory
Performance
Transfer speedDVD 16X(21,600 KB/sec) CD 48X(7,200 KB/sec)
Storage
Cache memory512 KB
DVD-ROM speed16X
CD-ROM speed48X
Loading mechanismTray
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm
More details
Dvd-rom access time110 ms
CD-ROM access time90 ms

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 16X DVD or 48X CD version of the SD-616?

The SD-616 is a single drive that reads both DVDs at 16X and CDs at 48X; there is no separate version to pick.

What does the 16X DVD speed mean when the drive is installed in a system?

It delivers a maximum data transfer rate of 21,600KB/sec for DVD media and 7,200KB/sec for CD media.

The drive uses an IDE interface; what does that limit in practice?

The IDE connection caps the sustained throughput to the ATA bus speed of the host controller.

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