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Full Throttle Multimedia!
The CDU711 operates in full CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) at 32x maximum speed, providing dramatically increased sustained data transfer rates of 2,100 to 4,800 KB/s. Perfect for blasting through games and other multimedia intensive applications! The incredible random access time of only 80 ms (avg.) will blow your hair back, thanks to a disc rotational speed kept constant at 7,000 rpm (max.).

The Perfect Balance Of Quality And Technology
Reflecting Sony's commitment to developing the finest products available, the CDU711 CD-ROM drive provides more than just high speed. The CDU711's new motor design combines industry leading data readout reliability with imbalanced discs, coupled with ultra low vibration and noise. The CDU711 is compatible with CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs, and even supports reading the new CD-TEXT discs. The result? Simply the finest 32X CD-ROM drive available.

Standard CDU711 Features
ATAPI (EIDE) interface for easy installation Vertical/horizontal installation capability Tray loading system with outstanding load/unload durability Dust-protection design Reads CD-RW & CD-TEXT discs Exceptionally low noise/vibration operation Legendary Sony reliability: 100,000 power on hours Headphone jack and volume control on the front bezel

What Comes With The CDU711/CH Kit
The CDU711/CH kit comes complete with internal CDU711 ATAPI (EIDE) interface drive, audio cable for connecting the drive to your Sound Blaster™ compatible sound card, mounting screws, Sony's DOS/Windows™ 3.1 device driver, and a quick start card to guide you through the installation process.

What You'll Need To Get Started
The minimum system requirements for installing and using the CDU711/CH kit are a 486 DX66 MHz compatible PC (Pentium™ recommended); 8MB of RAM; DOS 6.22, Windows 3.1, 95, or NT; an open 5.25" drive bay in your PC; and a 3.5" floppy disk drive (for installing the device driver if running DOS or Windows 3.1). A bus mastering ATAPI (EIDE) controller is required for maximum performance.

Specifications
Part Number

CDU711/CH (Upgrade kit with drive)

Drive type

CD-ROM drive

Read Speed

Read: 32x maximum

Interface

IDE (ATAPI)

SUSTAINED DATA TRANSFER RATE

600 to 1350 KB/s Mode 1 (4 to 9X CAV)
1200 to 2700 KB/s Mode 1 (8 to 18X CAV)
2100 to 4800 KB/s Mode 1 (14 to 32X CAV)
682 to 1534 KB/s Mode 2, form 2 (4 to 9X CAV)
1364 to 3069 KB/s Mode 2, form 2 (8 to 18X CAV)
2387 to 5456 KB/s Mode 2, form 2 (14 to 32X CAV)

BURST DATA TRANSFER RATE

33 MB/s ATA ULTRA DMA Mode 2
16.7 MB/s ATA Multiword DMA Mode 2
16.7 MB/s ATA PIO Mode 4

RANDOM ACCESS TIME

80 ms (14X to 32X CAV, average, including latency)

MTBF*

100,000 POH (25% duty)

BUFFER MEMORY

256 KB

MOUNTING

Horizontal or vertical

DRIVE DIMENSIONS

5.75" W x 1.63" H x 7.99" D
146.0 x 41.4 x 203.0 mm

DRIVE WEIGHT

1 lb 13 oz
0.82 kg

MEDIA & MODES SUPPORTED

CD-Digital Audio, CD Extra, CD TEXT, CD-ROM (Mode 1)
CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 Form 1 and Form 2)
CD-I* (Mode 2 Form 1 and Form 2), CD-I Ready
CD-Bridge, Photo CD (single and multisession), Video CD
CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable (CD-RW)

*The CDU711 does not have the ADPCM audio circuitry and graphic decoding function for CD-I.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

CDU711 32X CD-ROM drive, audio cable, mounting screws;
Sony DOS/Windows 3.1 device driver; quick start card

MIN. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

486 DX66 MHz compatible PC (Pentium recommended)
DOS 6.22, Windows 3.1, 95, or NT
3.5" floppy disk drive
Open 5.25" drive bay
8MB RAM (required to install device driver if running DOS or Windows 3.1)
Bus mastering ATAPI (EIDE) connection required for max. 32X performance

*MTBF is an average based on normal office environmental conditions. Actual experience may vary.

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