[ DVD-RAM WRITERS // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
Samsung SH-S182D
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 | Samsung SH-S182D |
| Readable media | CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW; DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL and DVD-RAM. DVD-RAM read/write is rated up to 12×; check supported disc version and cartridge type in the manual. |
| Recordable media | DVD-RAM up to 12×; DVD±R up to 18×; DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL up to 8×; DVD+RW up to 8×; DVD-RW up to 6×; CD-R up to 48×; CD-RW up to 32×. |
| DVD-RAM rating | Read/write up to 12×; actual operation depends on supported DVD-RAM version, disc condition, firmware and host software. |
| Interface / mechanics | E-IDE / ATAPI (PATA); 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 IDE writer. Requires an ATA/ATAPI controller, 40-pin cable, drive power and matching master/slave/cable-select configuration. DVD-RAM packet-writing or UDF support depends on the host OS and burning software; the optical mechanism alone does not provide filesystem support. |
| Model distinction | SH-S182D is the PATA/IDE variant. Do not confuse it with SATA SH-S183-series models or the OEM TS-H652D label. |
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 IDE writer. Requires an ATA/ATAPI controller, 40-pin cable, drive power and matching master/slave/cable-select configuration. DVD-RAM packet-writing or UDF support depends on the host OS and burning software; the optical mechanism alone does not provide filesystem 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
- Samsung SH-S182D Super-WriteMaster manualModel-specific manual archive for host installation and supported-media details.
- Samsung SH-S182D DVD writer manualModel-specific user manual entry with device setup and media details.
- Ecma-330 — 120 mm DVD-RAM disksDVD-RAM format reference; cartridge and media-version compatibility is drive-specific.