ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U external DVD drive, black
Key specifications
- Drive type
- External DVD±RW writer
- Form factor
- Slim external, 142 × 142 × 20 mm
- Interface
- USB 2.0 Type-A, bus-powered
- Supported disc formats
- CD-R/RW/ROM; DVD±R/RW/DL; DVD-ROM; DVD-RAM; M-DISC DVD+R
Description
ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U in black is a slim external DVD drive for desktops and laptops without a built-in optical drive. It reads DVDs at up to 8× and CDs at up to 24×, writes single-layer DVD±R at up to 8×, dual-layer DVD±R DL at up to 6×, and CD-R/RW at up to 24×. Supported media include CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM and M-DISC DVD+R. Data and power are supplied through USB 2.0 Type-A. If one port cannot provide enough power, the supplied Y-cable can use a second USB port solely for additional power. The 142×142×20 mm enclosure weighs about 250 g. It can be used to read discs, install software, create backups and record compatible CDs or DVDs. Before use, check that a USB-A port is available and that the operating system supports optical media workflows.