HPE 9.5mm SATA DVD-ROM Optical Drive | 726536-B21

• Operating system installation - Supports local installation from compatible DVD media.
• Software installation - Enables loading software packages supplied on optical discs.
• Server recovery - Provides access to supported recovery and diagnostic media.
• Firmware and utility deployment - Useful when server utilities or updates are provided on disc.
• Data center maintenance - Helps technicians perform local media-based maintenance tasks.
• Legacy application support - Provides optical-media access for environments that still depend on CD/DVD software.
• Server provisioning - Supports physical media workflows during compatible HPE server deployment.
• IT hardware replacement - Provides a like-for-like optical-drive option for supported Gen9 servers.

• Brand: HPE
• Catalog / Item SKU: 0202A0WF
• HPE Product Number: 726536-B21
• Product Name: HPE 9.5mm SATA DVD-ROM Optical Drive
• Product Type: Internal DVD-ROM Optical Drive
• Product Family: HPE Optical Drives
• Target Platform: HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen9; verify exact server model
• Interface: SATA 1.5
• Drive Type: DVD-ROM
• Loading Mechanism: Tray type, auto loading
• Drive Dimensions (H × W × D): 9.5 × 130 × 132 mm
• Product Dimensions: 0.95 × 12.95 × 13.21 cm
• DVD-ROM Read Speed: Up to 8X
• DVD+R/-R Read Speed: Up to 8X
• DVD+RW Read Speed: Up to 8X
• DVD-RW Read Speed: Up to 8X
• DVD-RAM Read Speed: Up to 5X
• CD-ROM/-R Read Speed: Up to 24X
• DVD+R DL/-R DL Read Speed: Up to 8X
• DVD-ROM Random Access Time: <160 ms
• CD-ROM Random Access Time: <140 ms
• DVD-ROM Full-Stroke Access Time: <300 ms
• CD-ROM Full-Stroke Access Time: <275 ms
• Typical Spin-Up Time: <15 seconds
• DVD-ROM Capacity: DVD-SL: 4.7 GB/side; DVD-DL: 8.5 GB/side
• CD-ROM Capacity: Up to 700 MB for Mode-1

Why Choose This Product?

• HPE Genuine Accessory - Designed for compatible HPE ProLiant Gen9 server environments.
• Exact Product Identification - HPE product number 726536-B21 simplifies purchasing and replacement.
• Slim 9.5 mm Form Factor - Supports compatible compact server configurations.
• SATA 1.5 Interface - Provides the specified connectivity for supported HPE servers.
• DVD and CD Media Support - Useful for software installation, recovery, maintenance, and data access.
• Reliable Server Maintenance Option - Helps organizations maintain optical-media capability in existing Gen9 infrastructure.
• Easy Procurement - Exact SKU identification helps reduce confusion when sourcing replacement hardware.
• Platform-Specific Compatibility - Checking the target server model before purchase helps minimize installation and compatibility issues.