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LG BH16NS58
Internal SATA writer with BD-R/BDXL writing and M-DISC capability documented for the BH16NS58 OEM model. Specifications are model-specific; maximum ratings depend on media, firmware and recording mode.
IDENTIFICATION: LG BH16NS58 · 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 BH16NS58 |
| Drive type | Internal 16× SATA Blu-ray XL / M-DISC rewriter |
| Supported media and read/write formats | Writes BD-R SL up to 16×, BD-R DL up to 12×, BD-R XL triple layer up to 8× and quad layer up to 4×; BD-RE up to 2×, M-DISC BD up to 4×, DVD±R up to 16×, DVD±R DL up to 8×, DVD-RAM up to 5× and CD-R up to 48×. Reads BD-ROM, BD-R/RE and BDXL (layer-dependent), DVD and CD. Check the cited OEM sheet for read rates and media layer. |
| Rated maximum speeds | BD-R SL/DL/TL/QL write 16×/12×/8×/4×; BD-RE up to 2×; M-DISC BD 4×; DVD±R 16×; DVD±R DL 8×; DVD-RAM 5×; CD-R 48×. |
| 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 SATA mechanism for a compatible desktop PC, with SATA data/power, an OS-recognized optical controller and suitable Blu-ray/BDXL software. BDXL authoring, playback and M-DISC recording require application/media support; do not confuse standard Blu-ray compatibility with UHD-video certification. Verify OEM firmware and host software. |
| Model-specific qualification | This record is for BH16NS58; BDXL layer ratings are taken from the BH16NS58 OEM product listing, not assumed from WH16NS40/BH16NS40. Confirm exact drive label and firmware revision. |
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
- Logitec — LBD-BH16NS58BK specificationsOEM product sheet for the LG BH16NS58-based drive and BD/BDXL media ratings.
- LG BH16 owner manualManufacturer manual copy for the BH16 family; use the exact BH16NS58 OEM specification for layer rates.
- 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.