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IBM iSeries CD/DVD Drives & Optical Media – CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM

Discover reliable CD/DVD optical drives compatible with IBM iSeries systems (including classic AS/400, iSeries 8xx/7xx models, and early System i hardware). These slimline SATA, IDE/ATA, and SCSI-based DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, and CD-ROM drives support boot, installation, PTF application, system recovery, diagnostics, and data transfer using standard CD-ROM, DVD, and DVD-RAM media. Essential for OS/400 and early IBM i environments on legacy iSeries hardware requiring internal optical access.

Why Choose IBM iSeries Optical Drives?

iSeries systems (e.g., models 150, 170, 270, 500–890, 720, 730, 740, 810, 820, early System i 515/525/550/570/595) depend on internal optical drives for critical operations such as OS/400 installation, cumulative PTF loading, IPL from media, system backups, and diagnostics. These drives support CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM (4.7GB read/write), and in some cases multi-format read capabilities. Feature codes (where assigned) and interface types (SATA slimline, IDE/ATA, SCSI) ensure compatibility with legacy media bays, PCI controllers, or integrated I/O. Bootable media support is standard across OS/400 versions used on these platforms.

Available IBM iSeries CD/DVD & Optical Drives

IBM 5771 SATA Slimline DVD-RAM Drive Feature Code: 5771 (or equivalent) Internal slimline SATA DVD-RAM drive (12.7mm height). Reads/writes 4.7GB DVD-RAM; reads Type II DVD-RAM (removable cartridge); supports CD-ROM, DVD media for boot/install. Suitable for later iSeries models or via SATA adapters on legacy hardware.
IBM 5762 SATA Slimline DVD-RAM Drive Feature Code: 5762 (or equivalent) Multifunction slimline SATA DVD-RAM drive. Reads CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW; writes 4.7GB DVD-RAM; reads Type II DVD-RAM. Supports bootable media on compatible iSeries systems with SATA capability or adapters.
IBM 5743 SATA Slimline DVD-ROM Drive Feature Code: Not specified (DVD-ROM variant) Internal tray-loading slimline SATA DVD-ROM drive. Reads DVD-ROM and CD-ROM media at up to 10.3MB/sec (DVD) and 3600KB/sec (CD). Read-only optical solution for installation, PTF loading, and recovery on iSeries configurations with SATA support.
IBM IDE/ATA DVD-ROM Drive (iSeries Legacy) Legacy IDE/ATA DVD-ROM drive (common on many iSeries and late AS/400 models). Reads DVD-ROM and CD-ROM media. Tray-loading, 5.25" or slimline form factor for iSeries media bays and IDE/ATA controllers.
IBM SCSI CD-ROM Drive (iSeries Legacy) Legacy SCSI CD-ROM drive (common on classic AS/400 and early iSeries). Reads standard CD-ROM media at up to 24x–48x speeds. Internal or external tray-loading for SCSI controllers and media bays on older iSeries hardware.

Note: Many iSeries models use IDE/ATA or SCSI optical drives natively. Later slimline SATA drives (e.g., 5762/5771) are compatible with adapters or in upgraded/transition systems. External SCSI/USB optical solutions are alternatives for some configurations.

Compatibility & Support

These optical drives are compatible with IBM iSeries and related legacy systems, including but not limited to 9406 series models (e.g., 150, 170, 270, 500–890, 720, 730, 740, 810, 820), early iSeries servers (e.g., models 150/170, 720/730/740/810/820/890), early System i models (e.g., 515, 525, 550, 570, 595) with optical bay support, and compatible PCI slots, media bays, IDE/ATA/SCSI controllers on legacy hardware.

Refer to individual product pages for exact interface requirements (SATA/IDE/SCSI), supported media types, OS/400 or IBM i support details, and any required cables, adapters, or controllers. All items include a 60-day limited warranty.