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Samsung SH-D163C
16× internal SATA DVD-ROM reader. This model is documented as a reader, not a recorder. Match the complete model and revision label to source documentation before using the recorded-media compatibility notes.
IDENTIFICATION: Samsung SH-D163C · confirm complete model suffix, hardware revision and firmware before assigning capabilities.
Verified specifications
| Catalog subcategory | DVD-ROM readers |
|---|---|
| Exact product identifier | Samsung SH-D163C |
| Drive class | 16× internal SATA DVD-ROM reader |
| DVD read rate | DVD-ROM single-layer up to 16×; dual-layer up to 8× |
| CD read rate | CD-ROM up to 48× |
| Supported formats | DVD-ROM (single- and dual-layer), DVD±R and DVD±RW; CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW (read only). DVD-RAM is not claimed for this model here. |
| Interface and mechanism | Internal 5.25-inch half-height SATA tray-loading drive with standard SATA data and power connectors. |
| Host compatibility | Requires a SATA-capable host, a 5.25-inch bay and a SATA power connector. The drive reads optical media but has no recording function. Firmware, OS optical stack and region-aware DVD playback software may be needed for video discs. |
| Write capability | None — this is a read-only DVD-ROM drive. |
Optical-media preservation notes
Read-only drive capabilities do not establish the condition or authenticity of a disc. Preserve an untouched source, create verified images for access, and record the drive model, firmware, host software, media type and read errors.
- Handle by the edge or center hole; avoid writing or adhesive labels on the data side.
- Store discs in protective cases in a cool, dry and dark environment. Keep more than one independently verified copy of important content.
- Do not infer support for a specific recordable-media subtype from DVD-ROM support alone; follow the exact drive documentation and record test results.
Identification and host checks
- Verify the model suffix, revision, connector type and jumper setting on the physical unit; near-identical family members can differ.
- Requires a SATA-capable host, a 5.25-inch bay and a SATA power connector. The drive reads optical media but has no recording function. Firmware, OS optical stack and region-aware DVD playback software may be needed for video discs.
- Separate optical reading from filesystem support, copy protection, region setting, codec availability and boot-firmware behavior; those depend on the complete host setup.
Model documentation and preservation sources
- Samsung SH-D163C product specificationsExact-model optical drive specification listing.
- Samsung SH-D163C user manual (archived)Archived model manual covering installation and use; match the SH-D163C label.
- Library of Congress — Sustainability of Digital FormatsPreservation context for ongoing access to digital content and format dependencies.
Maximum speeds are manufacturer or catalog ratings, not guaranteed speeds for every disc. Readability varies with disc condition, media type, firmware, host and software. This drive has no write function.