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1 HP Vectra 500 Series
CD-ROM Drive Specifications
CD-ROM Drive Specifications
WARNING To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser light, do not open the
CD-ROM drive enclosure. Do not attempt to make any adjustment to the CD-
ROM drive. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The CD-ROM drive is a
Class 1 laser product.
Data Capacity •656 MB (Mode 1)
•748 MB (Mode 2)
Data Transfer Rate Depends on the model. The single-speed rate is 150 KB/sec. Therefore, for
example, an 8X model has a data transfer rate of 1200 KB/sec.
Buffer Size •≥ 128 KB
Average Seek Time •< 200 ms (quadruple-speed and faster models)
Rotational Speed Depends on the model. The single-speed is 200-530 rpm. Therefore, for
example, an 8X model has a rotational speed of 1600-4240 rpm.
Interface •ATAPI
Laser •Type: Semiconductor Laser GaAlAs
•Wavelength: 785 nm ± 30 nm
•Output Power: 3 mW ± 3 mW
•Pulse Duration: T ≥ 3×10
−4
sec
Power Requirements •5 V, 12 V (see the label on the CD-ROM drive).
Supported CD-ROM Disks •CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 Form 1, Mode 2 Form 2)
•CD-Digital Audio
•Audio-combined CD-ROM
•CD-I disks (readable)
•CD-I Ready disks (readable)
•CD Bridge disks
•Photo CD (single and multisession)