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Black 5.25 inch tray-loading DVD-ROM drive with silver front bezel

Sony

Sony DDU1612 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-ROM IDE 5.25" dvd drive

SKU CH-90DE-DASW5 MPN DDU1612

Reads DVDs at 16X and CDs at 40X via IDE with 512 KB cache in a black 5.25" tray drive

  • Interface typeIDE
  • Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
  • Dvd-rom access time80-220 ms
  • CD-ROM access time165 ms
  • Cache memory512 KB
  • Transfer speed3,600 kB/s (CD) 21,632 kB/s Single Layer 13,520 kB/s Dual La
  • Read DVDs at 16X speed for fast data access
  • Read CDs at 40X speed for quick software installs
  • 512KB cache buffers data to reduce read errors
  • 25-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • IDE interface connects directly to compatible motherboards

16X DVD-ROM IDE Drive

The Sony DDU1612 is a new 5.25-inch optical drive with a black tray-loading front panel. It reads DVD-ROM discs at up to 16X speed and CD-ROM discs at up to 40X speed. The unit connects via an IDE interface and includes a 512KB cache buffer.

Who This Suits

This drive suits owners of legacy desktop systems that still provide an IDE connection and a 5.25-inch bay. It handles standard CD and DVD-ROM media for software installation, data retrieval or media playback. Builders whose motherboards lack an IDE header or who need DVD writing capability should look at something else.

Deciding Specification

The IDE interface is the single specification that decides compatibility. If the host system does not have an available IDE channel and a matching power connector, this drive cannot be installed or used.

How it compares

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Price $18.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 50 comparable items (median $30.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameDDU1612
Product typeDVD-ROM Drive
Panel colorBlack
Performance
Transfer speed3,600 kB/s (CD)
21,632 kB/s Single Layer
13,520 kB/s Dual Layer
Storage
Cache memory512 KB
DVD-ROM speed16X
CD-ROM speed40X
Loading mechanismTray
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size178 × 152 × 51 mm
More details
Dvd-rom access time80-220 ms
CD-ROM access time165 ms

Questions about this item

How do I verify the Sony DDU1612 is performing at its rated 16X DVD and 40X CD read speeds after installation?

Check the drive properties in Device Manager to confirm it identifies as DDU1612, then use a benchmark tool to measure sustained transfer rates near 21,632 kB/s for single-layer DVD and 3,600 kB/s for CD media.

Which cables and mounting hardware come with the Sony DDU1612, and what must I source separately for an IDE connection?

The drive includes the black 5.25" tray-load unit only; you must supply a 40-pin IDE ribbon cable, a 4-pin Molex power connector, and four M3 screws for chassis mounting.

The specs list 16X DVD and 40X CD speeds with 512KB cache — how do I decide if this DDU1612 model suits my legacy IDE system?

Choose this model if your motherboard has a free IDE channel and you need a new 5.25" black tray drive that reads all CD formats at 40X and DVD-ROM at 16X with 512KB buffer.

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