[ DVD-RAM WRITERS // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
ASUS DRW-1814BLT SATA DVD±RW/RAM Drive
DVD-RAM capable optical writer; verify the exact suffix and media revision. Model-specific rated speeds, media and host requirements follow. Maximum rates are media- and mode-dependent, not guaranteed sustained throughput.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the complete drive label, OEM/SKU suffix and firmware to the cited model manuals; similar names may use different interfaces, supported media and speeds.
Documented specifications
| Catalog subcategory | DVD-RAM writers |
|---|---|
| Exact model / SKU | DRW-1814BLT |
| Supported media formats | DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD±R/RW and DVD±R DL; CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW. LightScribe label writing requires compatible LightScribe media and host software. |
| Rated read speeds | DVD-RAM up to 14×; DVD-ROM up to 16×, CD-ROM up to 40×. |
| Rated write speeds | DVD-RAM 14×; DVD±R up to 18×, DVD+RW 8×, DVD-RW 6×, DVD±R DL up to 8×, CD-R up to 48×, CD-RW up to 32×. |
| DVD-RAM capability | DVD-RAM read/write up to 14×. |
| Interface / bay | Serial ATA (SATA); internal 5.25-inch half-height tray drive. |
| Host compatibility | Internal 5.25-inch half-height SATA bay; requires compatible motherboard/controller SATA data port and SATA power. Host firmware and OS must support ATAPI optical drives; recording/LightScribe software and DVD-RAM packet-writing/UDF support are separate host requirements. |
| Model distinction | The BLT model has SATA host connectivity; do not substitute the PATA DRW-1814BL without checking the label and connection. |
Host compatibility and use notes
- Internal 5.25-inch half-height SATA bay; requires compatible motherboard/controller SATA data port and SATA power. Host firmware and OS must support ATAPI optical drives; recording/LightScribe software and DVD-RAM packet-writing/UDF support are separate host requirements.
- The BLT model has SATA host connectivity; do not substitute the PATA DRW-1814BL without checking the label and connection.
- DVD-RAM packet writing is not implied by hardware support alone; confirm UDF/filesystem and application support, compatible media version and cartridge restrictions.
- For preservation use, record exact label, firmware, media identifier, host controller/software, write mode and verification results; retain checksums and error logs.
Use only supported media; handle discs by the edge or center hole and store in a cool, dry case away from direct sunlight. Test and verify each recording before relying on it as an archive copy.
Sources
- ASUS DRW-1814BLT official support/manualsManufacturer’s model-specific manual and support reference.
- ASUS DRW-1814BLT user manualModel-specific user manual with device capability and host notes.