BRAND NEW / NEVER USEDTORISAN CDR‑U200‑Z — Technical Specification Sheet

24X Slimline IDE/ATAPI CD‑ROM Optical Drive

1. General Information

• Model: Torisan / Sanyo Electric Co.

• Drive Type: Slimline CD‑ROM Optical Drive

• Intended Use: Laptop computers, embedded systems, industrial PCs

• Interface: Slimline 50‑pin IDE / ATAPI

• Form Factor: 12.7 mm slim optical drive

2. Performance SpecificationsRead Speeds

• CD‑ROM: Up to 24X (max ~3,600 KB/s)

• CD‑DA (Audio CD): 1X–24X

• CD‑R: 1X–24X (typical)

• CD‑RW: Read‑compatible (depending on firmware), usually 4X–10X

Access Times

• Random Access: ~110–130 ms

• Full Stroke: ~200–250 ms

• Track‑to‑Track: ~70–90 ms

Data Buffer

• 512 KB (typical for Torisan slim drives of this generation)

3. Media Compatibility

• CD‑ROM (Mode 1 & 2)

• CD‑DA (Audio (read‑only support varies by firmware)

• Multisession discs

• Photo CD (single‑session)

4. Interface & ConnectivityElectrical Interface

• Slimline 50‑pin ATAPI/IDE connector

  • Power + Data combined

  • Standard 5V supply

Supported Protocols

• ATAPI Packet Interface

• PIO Modes: PIO Mode 0–4

• DMA Modes: Multiword DMA Mode 0–2

5. Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: Slimline 12.7 mm

• Dimensions (approx.):

  • Width: 128 mm

  • Height: 12.7 mm

  • Depth: 129–135 mm (varies slightly by bezel)

• Weight: ~200–240 g

Front Panel

• Eject Button

• Activity LED

• Emergency Eject Pin‑hole

• Standard or OEM‑specific bezel (varies by laptop model)

6. Power Requirements

• Voltage: +5V DC

• Power Consumption:

  • Read: ~2.0–2.5 W

  • Idle: ~0.8–1.2 W

  • Standby: ~0.2 W

7. Environmental SpecificationsOperating Conditions

• Temperature: 5°C to 45°C

• Humidity: 10%–80% (non‑condensing)

Storage Conditions

• Temperature: –20°C to 60°C

• Humidity: 10%–90% (non‑condensing)

8. Reliability

• MTBF: ~100,000 hours (typical for Torisan slim drives)

• Load/Unload Cycles: 10,000+

• Error Correction:

  • CIRC (Cross‑Interleaved ECC

9. Compliance

• ATAPI/IDE Standard

• FCC Class B

• CE Certified

• UL Safety Compliance

10. Typical Applications

• Vintage laptop restoration

• Industrial control systems

• Embedded PC platforms

• Retro computing builds

• Replacement for OEM Torisan‑equipped CDR-U200-Z 24X IDE Slim CD-ROM Drive Condition: New / New Old Stock (NOS)

  This is an original TORISAN slimline 24X IDE CD‑ROM drive, model CDR‑U200‑Z. Ideal for restoring vintage laptops, repairing legacy industrial systems, or completing a period‑correct retro build. These drives are no longer manufactured and are increasingly hard to find in unused condition.

  Features

  • 24X CD‑ROM read speed

  • Slimline IDE/ATAPI interface

  • TORISAN OEM quality

  • Compact form factor for laptops and embedded systems

  • Clean connectors, unused with many late‑1990s and early‑2000s laptops and devices that use slim IDE optical drives.(Examples include older Toshiba, Compaq, Dell, IBM, and industrial PC systems—check your system’s connector and bezel