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Silver 5.25 inch internal CD DVD combo drive with tray loading slot and front eject button

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG SM-308 CD/DVD Combo Drive

SKU CH-JYQT-TKPN9

Internal IDE combo drive reads CDs at 32x, writes at 8x, rewrites at 4x, and reads DVDs at 8x in a 5.25 inch bay

  • Interface typeIDE
  • Form factorInternal
  • CD-R write speed32X
  • CD-RW rewrite speed4X
  • DVD-ROM speed8X
  • CD-ROM speed32X
  • Writes CDs at 32× speed for fast data backup
  • Rewrites CD-RW discs at 4× for reusable storage
  • Reads DVD-ROM discs at 8× for quick media access
  • Reads CD-ROM discs at 32× for rapid file retrieval
  • Fits standard 5.25-inch internal bay with IDE interface

Samsung SM-308 Internal Combo Drive

The Samsung SM-308 is an internal CD/DVD combo drive that fits a 5.25 inch bay and connects via IDE. It reads CDs at up to 32X and DVD-ROMs at 8X while writing CD-R at 8X and CD-RW at 4X.

Suits legacy PC maintenance

This drive suits technicians restoring or servicing older systems that still use IDE and need basic optical media support. Builders working on modern platforms without IDE headers or requiring DVD writing should look elsewhere.

Straightforward IDE installation

Installation requires a free 5.25 inch bay, an available IDE channel and a standard 40-pin cable; master or slave jumper must be set correctly. The most common issue is a missing or misconfigured IDE connection preventing the BIOS from detecting the drive.

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Price $16.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Storage
CD-R write speed32X
CD-RW rewrite speed4X
DVD-ROM speed8X
CD-ROM speed32X
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Form factorInternal
In the box
In the boxSM-308

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a free IDE connector and a 5.25-inch bay for this SM-308 drive?

Yes, the drive uses an IDE interface and fits a standard 5.25-inch drive bay.

Can the SM-308 read CD-RW discs written at 32X on my older burner?

The drive reads CD-RW media at up to 32X, so discs written at that speed are supported.

How can I verify the SM-308 is operating at its rated 8X DVD-ROM and 32X CD-ROM speeds?

Check the drive properties in Device Manager or run a disc-speed utility to confirm the reported maximum read rates.

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