Sony AW-G170A-B2 User Manual

18x High Speed AWG170A OEM Bulk DVDRW
for Integration
Industry's fastest read/write speed DVD burner
More than 400 media supported*
Active laser power adjustment for superior writing quality
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• Industry’s fastest DVD Read/Write speed with 18X DVD+/-R and
12X DVD-RAM
- Save, read and search for Data, Image & Video content faster
• Active Laser Power Adjustment by Write Pause Calibration
system
- High quality writing controlling laser power to an optimal level
• Supports all DVD/CD formats including DVD-RAM
- Use for multiple applications and data formats
• More than 400 supported media
- Wider range of media choice than ever before
• Marginal media error recovery / retry algorithm preserving
write quality
- Minimises writing errors on disc
• Unique Air-flow design
- Prolongs the life of the drive by keeping it cool
* Future firmware upgrades available.
Why AW-G170A?
The new Sony AW-G170A DVDRW drive is
designed to meet today’s data storage
demands. It provides the industry's fastest
level of Read/Write speed whilst supporting all
key DVD/CD format (DVD+/-R, DVD+/-R DL,
DVD+/-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-R,
CD-RW and CD-ROM), making it ideal for a
variety of applications such as data back-up,
data archiving, digital image storing, video
content archiving and sharing this content with
both IT and CE products.
The drive includes several unique design
features, such as Write Pause Calibration
System, Marginal Media Error Recovery/Retry
Algorithm, Unique Air-flow Design and Anti-
Vibration Design enabling it to achieve the
highest level of writing quality, as well as
reliability for critical applications and
environments.
More than 400 recordable media will be
supported allowing users to use many different
media types including low cost media.
With four different colour variations: including
Black, Pearl White, White Grey and Silver - it
can fit easily into most PCs.
Key features and benefits
AW-G170A OEM bulk DVDRW
internal drive with RAM support

Sony AW-G170A-B2 Specifications

General

Model	AW-G170A-B2
Interface	IDE
Buffer Size	2 MB
Rewrite Speed	8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW
Supported Media	DVD±R, DVD±R DL, DVD±RW, CD-R, CD-RW
Type	Internal DVD Drive
Read Speed	16x (DVD), 48x (CD)

Summary

AW-G170A Drive Overview

High-Speed Integration DVDRW

Details the 18x High Speed AWG170A OEM Bulk DVDRW drive for integration, highlighting its fast read/write speed and laser power adjustment.

Why the AW-G170A Drive?

Explains the benefits of the AW-G170A DVDRW drive for modern data storage demands, supporting various applications and media types.

Key Features and Benefits

Lists the primary features and advantages of the AW-G170A drive, including speed, media support, and quality enhancements.

AW-G170A Drive Specifications

Write and Read Speed Specifications

Details the maximum write and read speeds for various DVD and CD formats supported by the AW-G170A drive.

Interface and Buffer Specifications

Covers the I/O interface type, buffer memory size, and buffer under-run protection features of the AW-G170A drive.

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Provides dimensions, weight, compliance information, and operating temperature range for the AW-G170A drive.

Drive Configuration and Color Options

Lists the available drive configurations and color variations for the AW-G170A model.