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Beige 5.25-inch tray-loading IDE CD-ROM drive with Sony CDU5212 badge

Sony

Sony CDU5212 52X IDE CD-ROM drive beige tray

SKU CH-F5XY-Z4TH2 MPN CDU5212

A beige IDE CD-ROM drive with 52X read speed, 90 ms access time and 128 KB cache

  • Interface typeIDE
  • CD-ROM access time90 ms
  • Cache memory128 KB
  • CD-ROM speed52X
  • Panel colorBeige
  • Loading mechanismTray
  • 52X maximum read speed for fast data access
  • 90 ms average access time reduces wait
  • 128 KB buffer cache smooths data flow
  • IDE interface fits legacy motherboards
  • Beige tray-loading chassis matches period cases

52X IDE CD-ROM drive

The Sony CDU5212 is a 52X CD-ROM drive with an IDE interface and a beige tray-loading mechanism. It delivers a 90 ms access time and includes a 128 KB cache buffer for steady data reads. The drive is supplied in new condition.

Suits legacy builds, not DVD or high-speed needs

This drive suits owners of older systems that require an IDE optical drive for CD software installation or audio extraction. It will not serve builders who need DVD reading, DVD writing, or faster CD speeds than 52X.

IDE interface decides fit

The IDE connector is the single specification that determines whether this drive can be installed in a given system. Verify that the motherboard or controller provides a free IDE port before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 50 comparable items (median $30.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameCDU5212
Product typeCD-ROM Drive
Panel colorBeige
Storage
Cache memory128 KB
CD-ROM speed52X
Loading mechanismTray
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size178 × 152 × 51 mm
More details
CD-ROM access time90 ms

Questions about this item

How fast will the 52X read speed actually load data once the drive is installed?

The 52X rating is a maximum burst rate; sustained throughput depends on disc quality and the IDE bus, so real-world copy speeds will be lower than the peak figure.

What does the IDE interface cap in terms of data transfer for this CDU5212?

The IDE connection limits the drive to the ATA/ATAPI bus speed of the host controller, which is the practical ceiling for any data coming off the disc.

What are the physical requirements to mount this beige tray-loading drive?

It fits a standard 5.25-inch front-accessible bay and secures with four M3 screws on the sides or bottom of the chassis.

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