[ DVD WRITERS // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
Plextor PX-712A
DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM read only, CD-R/RW write. 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 writers |
|---|---|
| Exact model | Plextor PX-712A |
| Read/write formats | DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM read only, CD-R/RW write |
| Rated speeds | DVD±R up to 12×; DVD±RW up to 4×; CD-R up to 48×. Maximums are media- and mode-dependent; sustained rate is not guaranteed. |
| Interface / mechanics | Internal 5.25-inch ATAPI/IDE. 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 | PlexTools/authoring software and IDE host required; DVD-RAM capability is read, not write. |
| Model distinctions | PX-712A is IDE; PX-712SA is SATA. Do not infer RAM recording from read support. |
Use, compatibility & preservation
- PlexTools/authoring software and IDE host required; DVD-RAM capability is read, not write.
- PX-712A is IDE; PX-712SA is SATA. Do not infer RAM recording from read support.
- 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
- Plextor Plextor PX-712A 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. Original page is gone; this is the Internet Archive’s copy.
- DVD Forum — DVD format specificationsApplicable 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.