[ DVD-RAM WRITERS // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
LG GSA-4165B
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 GSA-4165B |
| Readable media | CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW; DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL and DVD-RAM. DVD-RAM rated read/write ceiling is 5×; other read rates depend on format/media. |
| Recordable media | DVD-RAM up to 5×; DVD±R up to 16×; DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL up to 4×; DVD+RW up to 8×; DVD-RW up to 6×; CD-R up to 40×; CD-RW up to 32×. |
| DVD-RAM rating | Read/write up to 5×; actual operation depends on supported DVD-RAM version, disc condition, firmware and host software. |
| Interface / mechanics | Enhanced-IDE / ATAPI (PATA); 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 PATA bay. Requires a host IDE/ATAPI controller, 40-pin cable and drive power; check jumper/channel setup and BIOS support. Host software must support optical recording, and DVD-RAM packet writing/UDF requires separate OS/application support. |
| Model distinction | GSA-4165B is a distinct model from the GSA-4160B and GSA-4167B; use its own firmware and media-speed table. |
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 PATA bay. Requires a host IDE/ATAPI controller, 40-pin cable and drive power; check jumper/channel setup and BIOS support. Host software must support optical recording, and DVD-RAM packet writing/UDF requires separate OS/application support.
- 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 GSA-4165B owner’s manualModel-labelled manual and installation/support reference; check the media table and manual revision.
- LG GSA-4165B manuals and specifications indexModel-specific manual index for a second cross-check of the exact model.
- Ecma-330 — 120 mm DVD-RAM disksDVD-RAM media format reference; drive support remains model-specific.