[ DVD-RAM WRITERS // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
Lite-On SHM-165P6S
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 | Lite-On SHM-165P6S |
| Readable media | CD-ROM, CD-R/RW; DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL and DVD-RAM. DVD-RAM read/write is rated up to 5×; drive firmware and disc condition affect actual results. |
| Recordable media | DVD-RAM up to 5×; DVD±R up to 16×; DVD+R DL up to 8× and DVD-R DL up to 4×; DVD+RW up to 8×; DVD-RW up to 6×; CD-R up to 48×; CD-RW up to 24×. |
| DVD-RAM rating | Read/write up to 5×; actual operation depends on supported DVD-RAM version, disc condition, firmware and host software. |
| Interface / mechanics | IDE / ATAPI (PATA, Ultra ATA/66 class); 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 drive. Requires an IDE/ATAPI controller, 40-pin cable, power and suitable jumper/channel configuration. Packet-written DVD-RAM requires compatible UDF/filesystem software; optical-drive detection and media writing depend on host drivers and application support. |
| Model distinction | The exact SHM-165P6S is a PATA model. Do not confuse it with related Lite-On suffixes, which can vary in interface, lightscribe feature or media 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 drive. Requires an IDE/ATAPI controller, 40-pin cable, power and suitable jumper/channel configuration. Packet-written DVD-RAM requires compatible UDF/filesystem software; optical-drive detection and media writing depend on host drivers and 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
- CDRInfo — LiteOn SHM-165P6S review and specificationsIndependent exact-model test/specification reference.
- LiteOn SHM-165P6S product listingExact-model media and interface summary; cross-check rates against the drive manual.
- Ecma-330 — 120 mm DVD-RAM disksDVD-RAM standard reference, not a guarantee for every recording mode.