Teac CD-224E Slim IDE 5.25 inch DVD-ROM intern - dvd/cd-station

Need to read DVD or CD media on a legacy system with a slimline bay? The TEAC CD-224E is a slim internal DVD-ROM drive that fits 12.7mm high slots and connects via a standard IDE interface, making it ideal for older laptops, industrial PCs, or compact desktops that still rely on PATA. It reads DVDs at up to 8x and CDs at up to 24x, with a 2 MB buffer to ensure smooth playback of data, video, or audio discs.

Who is it for

This drive is perfect for IT technicians maintaining legacy hardware, retro computing enthusiasts, or anyone who needs a reliable optical drive for a slimline IDE system. It supports horizontal or vertical mounting, so it works in a variety of compact enclosures.

Main features

• Slimline form factor (12.7 mm height) fits most slim optical bays
• IDE/ATAPI interface with integrated 50-pin slimline connector
• Reads DVD-ROM at up to 8x and CD-ROM at up to 24x
• 2 MB buffer memory for stable data streaming
• Tray-loading mechanism for easy disc handling
• Supports horizontal and vertical mounting orientation
• Low power consumption from +5V DC supply

Specifications

• Drive type: DVD-ROM / CD-ROM
• Interface: IDE (ATAPI)
• Form factor: Slimline (12.7 mm height)
• DVD read speed: 8x max
• CD read speed: 24x max
• Buffer memory: 2 MB
• DVD access time: 130 ms typical
• CD access time: 110 ms typical
• Loading mechanism: Tray
• Mounting orientation: Horizontal / Vertical
• Power requirement: DC +5V
• Data connector: 40-pin IDE (on 50-pin slimline connector)
• Power connector: Integrated into 50-pin slimline connector
• Bay compatibility: 5.25-inch bay (with optional adapter)
• Operating system compatibility: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux
• Colour: Black

Tips

For installation in a standard 5.25-inch bay, use a slimline-to-5.25-inch adapter bracket (not included). Ensure your system's BIOS supports booting from IDE optical drives if you plan to use it for OS installation. Handle the drive by its edges to avoid static damage.