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ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive (SATA) - Overview

Applicable countries and regions

DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive - SATA (43N3212)

Features and specifications

The ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive (Serial ATA) (43N3212):

  • Read CD and DVD data with its speedy data transfer rates of:
    • 24x maximum (CD-ROM, CD-R media)
    • 24x maximum (CD-RW media)
    • 8x maximum (DVD-ROM dual-layer/single-layer media)
    • 6x maximum (DVD-Video media)
  • Play DVD movies, read DVD data, and install software
  • Access speed:
    • DVD: 120 ms
    • CD-ROM: 110 ms
  • Read speed*:
    • 24x maximum using CD media
    • 8x maximum using DVD media
  • Buffer memory: 2 MB
  • Operating shock read: 15G/11 ms
  • Non-operating shock: 100G/11 ms
*Note: CD and DVD drives list maximum rates; rates are variable and are often less than the maximum possible.

Warranty

1 year – Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU)

  • Announce date: 05 Aug 2008 (Worldwide)
  • Planned availability date: 05 Aug 2008 (Worldwide)

Hardware compatibility
Description
Machine Type - Models
ThinkPad R400, R500
All
ThinkPad T400*, T500
All
ThinkPad W500, W700
All
ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet via the ThinkPad X200 UltraBase
All

Note: Not compatible to the T400s. For T400s, Lenovo recommends: ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner II -Serial ATA (43N3229)


Media compatibility

To learn what media is compatible with this product, please view Information about CD and DVD media types for more details.

Note
: CD and DVD drive formats are located on the product and should be matched with the description(s) on the Information about CD and DVD media type document.


Software requirements
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Windows Vista

Packaging
  • ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Slim Drive (Serial ATA)
  • Carrying Case
  • User's Guide and Software CD in the following languages: U.S. English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Slovak, Turkish
  • Quick Reference Guide
  • Laser Safety Guide

Agency approvals
CE, CSA, TUV, UL, MIC, C-Tick, BSMI

Additional product information
Publications - Instruction manuals for your product
Service parts - Parts listing for your product
Lenovo Support: Notebook Optical (CD, DVD, Multi-Burner, Blu-ray) Drives - Reference Guide - A list of other DVD, Multi-Burner, Blu-Ray internal or USB-attach external drives.
Personal Systems Reference (PSREF) - Comprehensive information on the features and technical specifications of Lenovo products.
  Applicable countries and regions
Worldwide
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Document id:  MIGR-70222
Last modified:  2009-10-31
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