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IBM Ultrabay 2000 8X Internal IDE DVD-ROM Drive is manufactured by IBM. See all IBM products on SpecPicks via the brand page.

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IBM Ultrabay 2000 8X Internal IDE DVD-ROM Drive

Name: IBM Ultrabay 2000 8X Internal IDE DVD-ROM Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: B00006B8VK
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-08

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

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Bottom line: The IBM Ultrabay 2000 8X Internal IDE DVD-ROM Drive is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the drives & media category, priced around $39.99. Compare close alternatives before committing.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IBM Ultrabay 2000 8X Internal IDE DVD-ROM Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. IBM's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by IBM's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Full Specifications

Brand	IBM
Cache Size	2 MB
Model Number	22P9102
Mfr Part Number	22P9102
Hardware Interface	IDE
Customer Package Type	Box
Specific Uses For Product	personal
Optical Storage Read Speed	8x
Cache Memory Installed Size	2 MB
Global Trade Identification Number	00087944740278

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-27. Price and availability subject to change.