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Black 5.25-inch tray-load DVD burner with IDE interface

Sony

Sony DRU120C 16X DVD burner 5.25" IDE black tray

SKU CH-TMAD-B2VDD MPN DRU120C

A 5.25" IDE DVD burner with 16X DVD±R write speed, 48X CD-R write speed and a black tray

  • Interface typeIDE
  • Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
  • Cache memory2 MB
  • DVD+R write speed16X
  • DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
  • DVD-R write speed16X
  • Writes DVD±R at 16X for fast disc creation
  • Reads DVD-ROM at 16X and CD-ROM at 40X for quick data access
  • Supports DVD-RAM at 5X for reliable random-access storage
  • 2 MB cache smooths data flow during burns
  • Standard 5.25" tray-load IDE drive fits desktop bays

5.25" IDE DVD burner for legacy systems

The Sony DRU120C is an internal optical drive that fits a standard 5.25 inch bay and connects through an IDE interface. It writes DVD+R and DVD-R at 16X, DVD+RW at 8X and DVD-RW at 6X. Dual-layer media are supported at 8X for DVD+R DL and 4X for DVD-R DL. CD-R and CD-RW reach 48X and 24X respectively.

Thermal behaviour and power draw

Optical drives of this class run from the system power supply and generate modest heat during sustained write sessions. The tray-load mechanism operates quietly at read speeds of 16X for DVD-ROM and 40X for CD-ROM. No active cooling is required beyond normal case airflow.

Bundled software disc

A software disc is included in the package alongside the drive itself. The disc provides burning and authoring applications that enable disc creation immediately after installation. No additional cables, mounting screws or faceplates are supplied.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameDRU120C
Product typeDVD Burner
Panel colorBlack
Storage
Cache memory2 MB
DVD+R write speed16X
DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
DVD-R write speed16X
DVD-RW rewrite speed6X
CD-R write speed48X
CD-RW rewrite speed24X
DVD+R DL write speed8X
DVD-R DL write speed4X
DVD-RAM speed5X
DVD-ROM speed16X
CD-ROM speed40X
Loading mechanismTray
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
Shipping weight1.02 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 102 mm
In the box
In the boxDRU120C
Software Disc

Questions about this item

How do I install the DRU120C into a 5.25" bay and connect the IDE cable without bending pins?

Slide the black tray unit into a free 5.25" bay, secure it with four screws, attach the 40-pin IDE ribbon aligning the red stripe to pin 1 on both drive and motherboard, then connect a Molex power plug.

Which moving parts of the DRU120C typically wear out first and need replacement?

The tray-loading mechanism and the laser pickup assembly are the main mechanical items that degrade after heavy use; the 2 MB cache and IDE interface are solid-state and do not wear.

At what sustained write speed does the DRU120C hit its buffer limit during long DVD+R sessions?

The 2 MB buffer can be exhausted at the maximum 16X DVD+R rate if the host system pauses data delivery, causing the drive to drop to a lower CLV zone until the buffer refills.

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