[ DVD-RAM WRITERS // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
LG GH20NS10
DVD-RAM read/write support with model-specific optical-media and host details below. Maximum speeds are ratings, not sustained guarantees; firmware, media revision and operating mode matter.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the full label, suffix, OEM part number and firmware against the cited documentation before installing, burning or using this mechanism for preservation reads. Closely named revisions are not assumed interchangeable.
Documented specifications
| Catalog subcategory | DVD-RAM writers |
|---|---|
| Exact model | LG GH20NS10 |
| Readable media | CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW; DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL and DVD-RAM. DVD-RAM rated read/write ceiling is 12×; read behavior is media- and firmware-dependent. |
| Recordable media | DVD-RAM up to 12×; DVD±R up to 20×; DVD+R DL up to 16× and DVD-R DL up to 12×; DVD+RW up to 8×; DVD-RW up to 6×; CD-R up to 48×; CD-RW up to 32×. |
| DVD-RAM rating | Read/write up to 12×; actual operation depends on supported DVD-RAM version, disc condition, firmware and host software. |
| Interface / mechanics | Serial ATA (SATA); 5.25-inch internal half-height. Check mounting, connector pinout, bay/caddy and power before installation; this record does not claim an unverified dimension or adapter pinout. |
| Host / software compatibility | Internal 5.25-inch half-height SATA drive. Requires a motherboard or add-in SATA controller, SATA data and power connections, and BIOS/OS driver support for that controller. Recording software must recognize the optical device; DVD-RAM random/packet writing needs compatible UDF/filesystem software. |
| Model distinction | GH20NS10 is the SATA model; closely named GH20-series suffixes can use a different interface or firmware, so verify the rear label. |
Media and host notes
- DVD-RAM is a rewritable random-access format, but only versions and cartridge types listed for the exact unit should be used; physical cartridge compatibility is not inferred from the DVD-RAM logo.
- For DVD-RAM drag-and-drop or packet-written use, confirm host UDF/filesystem and application support. A drive that can write DVD-RAM does not guarantee operating-system mounting or packet writing.
- Internal 5.25-inch half-height SATA drive. Requires a motherboard or add-in SATA controller, SATA data and power connections, and BIOS/OS driver support for that controller. Recording software must recognize the optical device; DVD-RAM random/packet writing needs compatible UDF/filesystem software.
- Record drive label, firmware, controller, OS, software, disc version, write mode and verification result with each preservation image; retain checksums and error logs.
Protect recordable discs from heat, sunlight, scratches and contamination. Handle by the edge or hub and store in a case. Test each media batch before relying on it as the sole copy.
Sources
- LG GH20NS10 user manualModel-specific manual with installation, disc support and operating guidance.
- LG GH20NS10 manual — media specificationsModel-specific manual page showing disc-format information and supported media.
- Ecma-330 — 120 mm DVD-RAM disksDVD-RAM format reference, not a drive compatibility guarantee.