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    IBM Power5 CD/DVD Drives & Optical Media – SATA Slimline Drives

    Discover reliable CD/DVD optical drives compatible with IBM Power5 systems. These slimline SATA DVD-RAM and DVD-ROM drives support boot, installation, diagnostics, firmware updates, and data transfer using standard CD-ROM, DVD, and DVD-RAM media. Essential for Power5 servers and workstations in AIX, IBM i (i5/OS), or Linux environments requiring internal optical access.

    Why Choose IBM Power5 Optical Drives?

    IBM Power5 systems (e.g., p5-520, p5-550, p5-570, p5-575, p5-590, p5-595, System i5 models) commonly use slimline SATA optical drives for essential tasks such as OS installation, recovery media, backups, diagnostics, and media-based firmware updates. These drives read/write DVD-RAM (4.7GB), read Type II DVD-RAM (removable cartridge), and handle CD-ROM/DVD media. Feature codes like 5762 and 5771 ensure precise IBM compatibility, with SATA interface for direct integration into Power5 media bays or enclosures. Bootable media support is available across supported OS/400, AIX, and Linux versions typical for Power5 hardware.

    Available IBM Power5 CD/DVD & Optical Drives

    • IBM 5771 SATA Slimline DVD-RAM Drive Feature Code: 5771 Internal slimline SATA DVD-RAM drive (12.7mm height). Reads and writes 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs; reads Type II DVD-RAM (removable from cartridge); supports CD-ROM, DVD, and other optical media for boot/install functions. Tray-loading design suitable for Power5 media bays.
    • IBM 5762 SATA Slimline DVD-RAM Drive Feature Code: 5762 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 discs; reads Type II DVD-RAM. Supports bootable media and general data access on Power5 systems.
    • 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, recovery, and media access on Power5 configurations.

    Note: Power5 systems typically support these drives in internal media bays or via backplane options. External USB DVD drives (via adapters) or virtual media solutions may also be used in some configurations, but internal slimline SATA drives like 5762/5771 are standard for direct system integration on Power5 hardware.

    Compatibility & Support

    These optical drives are compatible with IBM Power5-based systems, including but not limited to p5-520, p5-550, p5-570, p5-575, p5-590, p5-595, System i5 models with Power5 processors, and compatible I/O drawers and configurations with media bays.

    Refer to individual product pages for exact installation requirements, supported media types, OS/firmware compatibility (AIX, IBM i/i5/OS, Linux), and any required cabling or adapters. All items include a 60-day limited warranty.

    • IBM 2640 DVD-ROM
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      IBM 2640 DVD-ROM

      IBM 2640 DVD-ROM DVD-ROM IBM 2640 The 8X/24X(max) Slimline IDE DVD-ROM Drive is an internal tray loading DVD-ROM drive providing up to 3600KB/sec (CD-ROM) and 10.3MB/ sec (DVD-ROM) data transfer rates.

      $150.00
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    • IBM 5751 DVD-RAM
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      IBM 5751 DVD-RAM

      IBM 5751 DVD-RAM DVD-RAM IBM 5751 is a DVD slimline device with multiple DVD media read/ write capability. Media support is limited to writing DVD-RAM only, and reading CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM.

      $150.00
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