16x HP DVD-ROM SATA Black AH047AA Serial ATA is the next generation ATA interface. It provides faster data transfer speeds, better system cooling airflow, more bandwidth, more headroom for speed increases in future generations and better data integrity helping to improve productivity. A next-generation technology, Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) interface connects storage devices to the PC platform. SATA point-to-point topology provides a direct path between the storage device and the PC enabling easy aggregation of multiple storage devices into a single PC. This offers you the additional benefits of dedicated bandwidth, the ability to more easily identify device failures and scalability. With up to 8.5-GB (Double Layer) of storage per-disc, the HP SATA DVD-ROM drive can read from any industry standard DVD media at speeds of up 21,600 KB/s or reads CD media at up to 7,200 KB/s from single layer or dual layer DVD media.