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I-O DATA EX-DVD05L Portable DVD Drive
USB 2.0 bus-powered external DVD drive from I-O DATA’s EX-DVD05L series. Identify the exact black/white series label; some regional bundles vary in cable color and included software.
IDENTIFICATION: I-O DATA EX-DVD05L (EX-DVD05LW regional white variant) · Match the complete label, service code and manual revision before relying on a feature or installing firmware.
Verified specifications
| Catalog subcategory | External DVD writers |
|---|---|
| Exact product identifier | I-O DATA EX-DVD05L |
| Supported DVD/CD formats | Reads DVD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM/R/RW and M-DISC. Writes DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW and M-DISC; cartridge DVD-RAM and some low-speed/RAM use cases are restricted. |
| DVD read/write speeds | DVD±R write up to 8×; DVD+RW up to 8×; DVD-RW up to 6×; DVD±R DL up to 6×; DVD-RAM up to 5×. DVD-ROM/±R/±RW read up to 8×; DL read up to 6×. |
| CD read/write speeds | CD-ROM/R/RW read up to 24×; CD-R/RW write up to 24×. |
| USB interface and power | USB 2.0 Micro-B peripheral, bus-powered from a USB-A host cable; no separate AC supply normally required. The official manual notes certain media and software/OS restrictions. |
| Compatibility, software and caveats | Manufacturer compatibility lists historical Windows, macOS/OS X and Chrome OS releases. DVD-RAM writing is unsupported on macOS/OS X, cartridge-type RAM is unsupported, and 2×-or-slower RAM is read-only. Separate compatible DVD playback/burning software is required. |
Use and preservation notes
- Close the tray and keep the drive level during operation; do not disconnect or remove a disc during an active write.
- Use known-good media and a conservative supported speed for archival copies. Finalize as appropriate and read back the disc; retain a checksum and log drive model, firmware, software, media ID and errors.
- Store optical media in protective cases away from heat, direct light, humidity, scratches and adhesive labels. Keep more than one verified copy.
Manufacturer and manual sources
- I-O DATA — EX-DVD05L official specificationsManufacturer media-by-media read/write speeds and technical details.
- I-O DATA — EX-DVD05L official user manual (PDF)Exact series manual with host, media, power and OS caveats.
Advertised maxima are media-dependent drive ratings, not guarantees of a successful burn or recovery from damaged/aged media. Exact host and software support can change by region and operating-system release.