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LG BH10LS30
SATA half-height writer with BD-R recording up to 10× and LightScribe disc-labeling support. Specifications are model-specific; maximum ratings depend on media, firmware and recording mode.
IDENTIFICATION: LG BH10LS30 · match the full model suffix and OEM label to the cited documentation before assigning capabilities.
Documented specifications
| Catalog subcategory | Blu-ray drives |
|---|---|
| Exact model | LG BH10LS30 |
| Drive type | Internal 10× Super Multi Blue Blu-ray Disc rewriter |
| Supported media and read/write formats | Reads BD-ROM/BD-R/BD-RE, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM; writes BD-R up to 10×, BD-RE up to 2×, DVD±R up to 16×, DVD±R DL up to 8×, DVD-RAM up to 12×, CD-R up to 48× and CD-RW up to 24×. |
| Rated maximum speeds | BD-R 10×; BD-RE 2×; BD-ROM read 8×; DVD±R 16×; DVD±R DL 8×; DVD-RAM 12×; CD-R 48×; CD-RW 24×. |
| Interface and mechanical fit | Internal Serial ATA (SATA), 5.25-inch half-height desktop mechanism. Confirm connector, front bezel, mounting screw positions, clearance and supply before installation; do not treat this summary as a dimensional drawing. |
| Host compatibility | Internal 5.25-inch half-height SATA drive for a desktop PC with SATA data and power. Optical-drive discovery requires compatible BIOS/OS storage support; BD movie playback/recording needs appropriate Blu-ray software, codec/protection support and compatible media. LightScribe needs matching discs/software. |
| Model-specific qualification | Do not conflate BH10LS30 with BH10LS20 or later 12×/16× writers. Confirm model suffix and firmware; the rating is a maximum for supported media/modes, not a guaranteed sustained rate. |
Host setup and preservation notes
- Verify the exact drive label, firmware, SATA data/power connection and optical-device enumeration before testing media. Old vendor OS lists describe tested software at release, not a modern support guarantee.
- Read support is not write support. Use media bearing a format the exact drive/firmware supports; distinguish BD-ROM, BD-R and BD-RE, and do not infer BDXL/UHD capability from the Blu-ray logo alone.
- For preservation reads or recordings, log drive model/firmware, host controller, OS/software, media type, checksums and read/verification errors. Keep original discs unmodified and store them in protective cases in a clean, cool, dry location.
Manufacturer, standards and preservation sources
- LG BH10LS30 owner manualModel-specific manual with installation and optical-media operating details.
- LG — BH10LS30 product supportManufacturer support page for product identity and documentation.
- Blu-ray Disc Association — format specificationsDisc-format reference; it does not certify any individual drive.
- NIST — care and handling of optical discsPreservation and handling guidance; retain verified copies and logs.
Vendor speed ratings are maxima under specified media and modes, not guaranteed sustained rates or a warranty that aged media remains readable.