Sony CRX835E-L1 is an internal CD-RW optical drive designed for desktop and workstation systems. It supports CD writing, rewriting, and reading functions, making it suitable for data backup, software installation, and media playback in enterprise and legacy computing environments.
This drive uses an IDE (ATAPI) interface and provides reliable performance for reading and writing CDs. It was commonly integrated into OEM systems from major manufacturers and used in business desktops, industrial PCs, and legacy server environments requiring optical media support.
Key Features
Manufacturer: Sony
Part Number: CRX835E-L1
Product Type: CD-RW / CD-ROM Optical Drive
Interface: IDE / ATAPI
Write Speed: Up to 8x CD-R
Rewrite Speed: Up to 4x CD-RW
Read Speed: Up to 24x CD-ROM
Form Factor: 5.25″ Half-Height Internal
Application: Desktop systems, workstations, legacy servers
Technical Specifications
Drive Type: Internal optical drive
Interface Type: IDE (ATAPI)
Supported Media: CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
Write Speed: 8x
Rewrite Speed: 4x
Read Speed: 24x
Technical Specs (cont.)
Loading Mechanism: Tray-loading
Buffer Memory: ~2 MB (typical)
Compatibility: Standard IDE-compatible systems
Usage: Software installation, media playback, data backup
Mounting: Standard 5.25″ drive bay