[ DVD-RAM WRITERS // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
Panasonic SW-9574C
DVD-RAM read/write; DVD±R/RW and CD formats in supported-media table. Ratings below are model-specific; suffix, firmware and media can change compatibility.
IDENTIFICATION: Compare full model, suffix, OEM part number and firmware with the cited manual before installing, servicing, or using the drive for preservation reads.
Documented specifications
| Catalog subcategory | DVD-RAM writers |
|---|---|
| Exact model | Panasonic SW-9574C |
| Read/write formats | DVD-RAM read/write; DVD±R/RW and CD formats in supported-media table |
| Rated speeds | DVD-RAM up to 5×; DVD±R up to 8×. Maximums are media- and mode-dependent; sustained rate is not guaranteed. |
| Interface / mechanics | Internal 5.25-inch ATAPI/IDE, cartridge-compatible design. Consult the named service/product manual for mounting drawings; dimensions are not repeated where the cited model literature does not establish them. |
| Host / software compatibility | Confirm cartridge type, media version and host packet-writing support; use matching OEM firmware. |
| Model distinctions | SW-9574C is a specific Panasonic/Matsushita revision; compare exact suffix. |
Use, compatibility & preservation
- Confirm cartridge type, media version and host packet-writing support; use matching OEM firmware.
- SW-9574C is a specific Panasonic/Matsushita revision; compare exact suffix.
- For imaging, record exact drive/firmware, interface controller, host OS, application version, disc format and any read or verification errors; retain checksummed image copies and logs.
- Handle discs by edge or center hole; keep them in cases in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Avoid adhesive labels, abrasives and undocumented polishing/solvents.
Read support is not write support. Verify the full unit label against the manual and measure the actual bay/caddy when a fit drawing is not available.
Sources
- Panasonic Panasonic SW-9574C product manual / specificationsManufacturer support/product documentation locator for the exact named model. Match manual revision and product suffix to the label before applying a specification.
- Ecma-330 — 120 mm DVD-RAM disksApplicable format/standards reference; it describes the disc format, not a guarantee that every drive revision implements it.
- Library of Congress — CD-R and DVD-R/RW longevityPreservation guidance for recordable optical media, not drive product specifications.