Samsung SD-816 16X DVD-ROM Drive IDE ATAPI 5.25 Half-Height Internal PC

Samsung SD-816 16X DVD-ROM Drive IDE ATAPI 5.25 Half-Height Internal PC

The Samsung SD-816 is a 16X multi-read DVD-ROM drive in a standard 5.25" half-height internal form factor, connecting via IDE (ATAPI) interface. It reads DVD-ROM and DVD-Video discs as well as the full range of CD formats, making it a versatile optical drive for desktop PC use.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Samsung SD-816
• Type: DVD-ROM Drive (read-only)
• Read Speed: 16X DVD, multi-read CD
• Interface: IDE / ATAPI
• Form Factor: 5.25" half-height, internal
• Power: 5V @ 2.0A, 12V @ 1.0A
• Compatible Media: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA
• FCC ID: A3LSD816
• Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon, South Korea
• Rear connectors: 40-pin IDE ribbon connector, 4-pin Molex power connector, jumper block (visible in photos)
• Drive only — no cables, mounting screws, or software included

Applications

IDE DVD-ROM drives like the Samsung SD-816 were the standard optical drive in desktop PCs from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s, the era when IDE/ATAPI was the dominant internal storage interface before SATA became universal. This drive is well-suited for maintaining or restoring legacy desktop systems — including older Windows XP and Windows 2000 era machines — that use IDE motherboard connectors. It is also useful for installing operating systems from disc on vintage hardware, reading old DVD media archives, or building retro PC systems. Replacement IDE optical drives are increasingly hard to source new, making used pulls like this a practical choice for hobbyists, repair shops, and IT departments supporting older equipment.