General Information:

• Manufacturer: TEAC Corporation
• Model: CD-516S
• Type: Internal CD-ROM Drive
• Interface: SCSI-2 (50-pin connector)
• Form Factor: 5.25-inch half-height

Performance:

• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 2.4 MB/sec (16X speed)
• Average Seek Time: ~90ms
• Buffer Size: 256 KB

Compatibility:

• Supported CD Formats:
• CD-DA (Audio CDs)
• CD-ROM (Mode 1 & Mode 2)
• CD-ROM XA (Mode-2, Form 1 & Form 2)
• Photo CD
• Mixed Mode CDs
• Multisession CDs
• Operating System Support:
• Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and older Unix/Linux versions with SCSI support.
• Requires a compatible SCSI controller card and drivers.

Physical Features:

• Front Panel:
• Eject Button
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• Volume Control Knob (for audio playback)
• LED Indicator Light
• Power Supply: +5V and +12V (standard for internal drives)

 

Additional Information:

• Release Year: ~1997
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• Usage: Commonly used in high-performance workstations and multimedia PCs of the late 1990s.
• Limitations:
• Requires a SCSI controller (not IDE or SATA).
• Not compatible with modern PCs without special adapters.
• May need third-party drivers for modern OS compatibility.