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Lite-On iHAS124-14
Internal SATA DVD±RW/CD-RW drive. The full iHAS124-14 identifier is important: nearby iHAS models and firmware revisions may differ. Specifications below are tied to the exact model identifiers and cited documentation; nearby product families may differ.
IDENTIFICATION: Lite-On iHAS124-14 · confirm full model/revision marking and compare it with the cited source before assigning a host or media capability.
Verified specifications
| Catalog subcategory | DVD writers |
|---|---|
| Exact product identifier | Lite-On iHAS124-14 |
| Era / product type | Internal 24× SATA DVD writer |
| Read/write and media | Writes DVD±R up to 24×, DVD±R DL up to 12×, DVD+RW up to 8×, DVD-RW up to 6×, DVD-RAM up to 12×, CD-R up to 48× and CD-RW up to 32×; reads DVD-ROM up to 16× and CD-ROM up to 48×. |
| Interface and mechanics | SATA data and power; internal half-height 5.25-inch tray drive. The referenced model datasheet identifies the SATA iHAS124-14 family; it is not an external USB drive. |
| Variant and host cautions | Use firmware/datasheet for the complete iHAS124-14 suffix and verify the disc-type write strategy; do not infer capability from iHAS124 branding alone. Requires SATA ports, a 5.25-inch bay and supported burning software. |
Optical-media preservation notes
Use media with a supported manufacturer/firmware write strategy. Preserve disc MID, firmware, speed and verification logs; maintain checksummed disk-image copies and avoid treating DVD-RAM/CD-RW as immutable storage.
- Handle discs by the edge or center hub; do not write on the data side or add adhesive labels over the recording surface.
- Store in a clean, cool, dry, dark environment in protective cases. Keep original media unmodified and make verified working images for access.
- Retain checksums, drive model/firmware, software, read errors, media type, and acquisition/handling history with each preservation image.
Identification and host checks
- Confirm the complete manufacturer label, model suffix, revision, serial/date code, and supplied bezel, cable, adapter, or bracket before installation.
- Use firmware/datasheet for the complete iHAS124-14 suffix and verify the disc-type write strategy; do not infer capability from iHAS124 branding alone. Requires SATA ports, a 5.25-inch bay and supported burning software.
- Use media with a supported manufacturer/firmware write strategy. Preserve disc MID, firmware, speed and verification logs; maintain checksummed disk-image copies and avoid treating DVD-RAM/CD-RW as immutable storage.
Manufacturer, standards and preservation sources
- Lite-On — iHAS124-14 product specificationsManufacturer product listing for the exact internal drive model and feature family.
- Lite-On iHAS124-14 manuals listingExact suffix manual/document listing.
- Ecma International — DVD standards catalogueRecordable DVD format standards catalogue.
- NIST — Care and handling of CDs and DVDs: Guide for librarians and archivistsPreservation practice for optical discs; follow applicable media-specific guidance and keep redundant verified copies.
- Library of Congress — Sustainability of Digital FormatsFormat-sustainability reference for planning access, preservation, and migration of digital content.
Manufacturer ratings describe supported media and maximum speeds, not guaranteed read quality from a particular aged disc. Standards and preservation guidance do not certify this drive or a media batch.