IBM 44V4220 ODD 8x/24x 4.7GB SATA Slimline DVD-RW ROM Drive is an enterprise-grade internal optical drive designed for IBM server and workstation systems that support slimline SATA optical media devices. It is used for reading and writing CDs and DVDs, commonly in system maintenance, software installation, and diagnostic tasks.

This drive is a slim 12.7mm SATA optical unit and supports a wide range of media formats including CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, and DVD±RW. It is also capable of reading and writing 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs, making it suitable for legacy enterprise environments where optical media is still required for boot or recovery operations.

The IBM 44V4220 is widely used across IBM Power Systems and xSeries environments as a reliable internal optical solution, designed for stable performance and long-term durability in data center and enterprise systems.

Specifications:

• Brand: IBM
• Part Number: 44V4220
• Type: Internal Slimline DVD-RW / Optical Drive
• Interface: SATA Slimline
• Speed: 8x DVD read / 24x CD read/write (typical configuration)
• Form Factor: 12.7mm slim optical drive
• Media Support: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM (4.7GB)
• Application: IBM servers, workstations, and enterprise systems

Features:

• Supports reading and writing of multiple CD and DVD formats
• Compatible with IBM enterprise and server platforms
• Slimline design for compact system integration
• Reliable performance for boot, installation, and recovery media
• Durable construction for long-term enterprise use