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LG GSA-H62N Super Multi DVD Rewriter

DVD-RAM capable optical writer; verify the exact suffix and media revision. Model-specific rated speeds, media and host requirements follow. Maximum rates are media- and mode-dependent, not guaranteed sustained throughput.

Original local schematic labelled GSA-H62N; not a product photograph
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IDENTIFICATION: Match the complete drive label, OEM/SKU suffix and firmware to the cited model manuals; similar names may use different interfaces, supported media and speeds.

Documented specifications

Catalog subcategoryDVD-RAM writers
Exact model / SKUGSA-H62N
Supported media formatsCD-ROM, CD-R/RW; DVD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL and DVD-RAM; media revisions and cartridge type must match the manual.
Rated read speedsDVD-RAM up to 12×; DVD-ROM up to 16×, CD-ROM up to 48×.
Rated write speedsDVD-RAM 12×; DVD±R up to 18×, DVD+RW 8×, DVD-RW 6×, DVD+R DL up to 10×, CD-R 48×, CD-RW 32×.
DVD-RAM capabilityDVD-RAM read/write up to 12×.
Interface / baySerial ATA (SATA 1.5 Gb/s class); internal 5.25-inch half-height tray drive.
Host compatibilityInternal 5.25-inch half-height SATA bay; requires a compatible SATA data port, SATA power connector and host firmware/OS optical-drive support. Recording applications are needed for disc writing; DVD-RAM packet writing/UDF support depends on the OS and software.
Model distinctionH62N is the SATA model; do not confuse it with IDE/ATAPI H44N or adjacent suffix variants.

Host compatibility and use notes

  • Internal 5.25-inch half-height SATA bay; requires a compatible SATA data port, SATA power connector and host firmware/OS optical-drive support. Recording applications are needed for disc writing; DVD-RAM packet writing/UDF support depends on the OS and software.
  • H62N is the SATA model; do not confuse it with IDE/ATAPI H44N or adjacent suffix variants.
  • DVD-RAM packet writing is not implied by hardware support alone; confirm UDF/filesystem and application support, compatible media version and cartridge restrictions.
  • For preservation use, record exact label, firmware, media identifier, host controller/software, write mode and verification results; retain checksums and error logs.

Use only supported media; handle discs by the edge or center hole and store in a cool, dry case away from direct sunlight. Test and verify each recording before relying on it as an archive copy.

Sources

  1. LG GSA-H62N product supportManufacturer’s model-specific support page.
  2. LG GSA-H62N specifications/manualModel-specific speed and supported-format reference.