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    • For Older IBM AS400 Models

    IBM Legacy AS/400 CD/DVD Drives & Optical Media – CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM

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

    Why Choose IBM Legacy AS/400 Optical Drives?

    Older AS/400 and iSeries systems (e.g., 9406 series models 150/170/270/500–800/720/730/740/810/820) rely on internal optical drives for critical tasks such as OS/400 installation, PTF application, system recovery, backups, and media-based diagnostics. These drives support CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM (4.7GB), and in many cases read/write capabilities. Feature codes (where applicable) and interface types (SATA slimline, IDE/ATA, SCSI) ensure compatibility with legacy PCI slots, media bays, or integrated controllers. Bootable media support is standard for OS/400 versions typical on these systems.

    Available IBM Legacy AS/400 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 discs; reads Type II DVD-RAM (removable cartridge); supports CD-ROM, DVD media for boot/install. Compatible with later legacy models or via SATA adapters.
    • 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 legacy systems with SATA support 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/recovery on legacy AS/400 configurations with SATA capability.
    • IBM IDE/ATA DVD-ROM Drive (Legacy) Legacy IDE/ATA DVD-ROM drive (common on 9406 series). Reads DVD-ROM and CD-ROM media. Tray-loading, 5.25" or slimline form factor for older AS/400 media bays and PCI controller cards.
    • IBM SCSI CD-ROM Drive (Legacy) Legacy SCSI CD-ROM drive (common on early 9406 models). Reads standard CD-ROM media at up to 24x–48x speeds. External or internal tray-loading for classic AS/400 SCSI controllers and media bays.

    Note: Many older AS/400 models use IDE/ATA or SCSI optical drives natively. Later slimline SATA drives (e.g., 5762/5771) can be used with appropriate adapters or in upgraded/transition systems. External SCSI/USB optical solutions are alternatives for some configurations.

    Compatibility & Support

    These optical drives are compatible with older IBM AS/400 and early iSeries systems, including but not limited to 9406 series models (e.g., 150, 170, 270, 500–800, 720, 730, 740, 810, 820), early iSeries servers (e.g., models 150/170 and similar), 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 support details, and any required cables, adapters, or controllers. All items include a 60-day limited warranty.

    • IBM 4525 CD-ROM
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      IBM 4525 CD-ROM

      IBM 4525 CD-ROM CD-ROM IBM 4525 is mounted in a removable media device slot, this feature may be used for alternate IPL, and program distribution. Supported on the following systems: 270, 810, 820

      $75.00
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    • IBM 4530 DVD-RAM
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      IBM 4530 DVD-RAM

      IBM 4530 DVD-RAM DVD-RAM IBM 4530 is mounted in a removable media device slot, this feature may be used for alternate IPL, and program distribution. Supported on the following systems: 270, 810, 820.

      $100.00
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    • IBM 4531 DVD-ROM
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      IBM 4531 DVD-ROM

      IBM 4531 DVD-ROM DVD-ROM IBM 4531 is mounted in a removable media device slot, this feature may be used for alternate IPL, and program distribution. Supported on the following systems: 270, 810, 820.

      $100.00
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    • IBM 4533 DVD-RAM
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      IBM 4533 DVD-RAM

      IBM 4533 DVD-RAM DVD-RAM IBM 4533 is mounted in a removable media device slot, this feature may be used for alternate IPL, and program distribution. Supported on the following systems: 270, 810, 820.

      $100.00
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