IBM i Series

Internal Magnetic Media
348 iSeries Handbook
CD-ROM and DVD-RAM
Internal CD-ROM and DVD-RAM Drives
iSeries server code is distributed on CD-ROM media. One CD-ROM or DVD-RAM drive is
required on all 270 and 8xx models and must be ordered as a separate feature on the system
unit. The CD-ROM can also be used for Alternate IPL but not as a save/restore device for the
system. The DVD-RAM can be an Alternate IPL and save/restore device.
LPAR Support and CD-ROM / DVD-RAM
For information pertaining to LPAR and CD-ROM / DVD-RAM feature requirements, see:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/lpar/
#4425 CD-ROM
The #4425 is a feature CD-ROM device that can be mounted in the system unit of Models
830, 840, SB2, and SB3 and in the #5074/#5079 PCI Expansion Towers.
The #4425 is used for Alternate IPL (IBM distributed CD-ROM media only) and program
distribution. It is a CIF.
#4430 DVD-RAM
The #4430 is an optional feature that mounts in the system unit of Models 830, 840, SB2, and
SB3, and in the #5074/#5079 PCI Expansion Towers.
DVD-RAM may be selected in place of a CD-ROM drive in the minimum server configuration.
Feature Description
OS/400
Version
(minimum)
Supported
Formats
Data Transfer
Rate (Native)
Max Capacity
(Compressed)
1
#4425
#4525
CD-ROM V4R4 CD-ROM
Read Only
650 MB (read only)
#4430
#4530
DVD-RAM V4R5 CD-ROM
Read Only
650 MB (read only)
DVD-RAM
Single Sided
DVD-RAM
Double Sided
1. Compressed values assume a 2:1 compression. Actual results may vary depending on the type and volume
of data.