[ DVD-ROM READERS // IDENTIFIED MODEL ]
Toshiba SD-M1802
DVD-ROM/video, CD-ROM and CD-DA read. 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-ROM readers |
|---|---|
| Exact model | Toshiba SD-M1802 |
| Read/write formats | DVD-ROM/video, CD-ROM and CD-DA read |
| Rated speeds | DVD up to 16×; CD 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 | ATAPI host required; DVD-Video also needs compatible decoder/player and regional playback support. |
| Model distinctions | SD-M1802 is read-only; SD-R recorder family names are not equivalent. |
Use, compatibility & preservation
- ATAPI host required; DVD-Video also needs compatible decoder/player and regional playback support.
- SD-M1802 is read-only; SD-R recorder family names are not equivalent.
- 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
- Toshiba Toshiba SD-M1802 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.
- 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.