IBM xSeries 260, User Manual

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Using the CD–ROM Drive
CAUTION:
A Class 1 laser is contained in the device. Do not attempt to operate the device
while it is disassembled. Do not attempt to open the covers of the device, as it
is not serviceable and is to be replaced as a unit.
This section describes the features of the 32X SCSI-2 CD-ROM Drive and provides
instructions for handling the drive and CD-ROM discs. The CD-ROM is a half-high,
5.25
"
, 8-bit, single-ended, tray-loading drive. Its features include the following:
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SCSI-2 interface supports both synchronous and asynchronous data transfer
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High-speed data transfer rate of 2100KB per second (14X) at inner diameter and
4800KB per second (32X) at outer diameter due to constant RPM spin rate
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High-speed synchronous burst rate of 10MB per second
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Average random access time of 90ms
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Loading tray accommodates both 8cm discs (in the horizontal orientation only)
and 12cm discs
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Reads multi-session discs
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Reads CD-recordable discs
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Reads CD-RW discs
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Supports all major CD-ROM formats: Mode 1, Mode 2, XA, CDDA, and audio
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Contains headphone output and line output for audio
Front View of CD-ROM Drive
1 2
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4 3
1 Compact Disc Tray
2 Emergency Eject Hole
3 Headphone Jack
4 Volume Control
5 Status Light
6 Load/Unload Button
Chapter 2. Using the System Unit
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