IBM

Ultraslim Enhanced CD-Rwith DVD Combo Sata

Name: Ultraslim Enhanced CD-Rwith DVD Combo Sata
Brand: IBM
SKU: B002IU9JAM

Bottom line: The IBM Ultraslim Enhanced CD-Rwith DVD Combo Sata is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-19

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ UltraSlim form factor

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM - Disk drive - UltraSlim Enhanced - DVD-ROM - 8x - Serial ATA - plug-in module - 5.25" Slim Line - for System x3250 M4; x3550 M3; x3630 M4.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IBM Ultraslim Enhanced CD-Rwith DVD Combo Sata using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

UltraSlim form factor
Superior reliability that enables operation in systems without compromising application performance or availability
Enclosure Type: Plug-in module

Full Specifications

Brand	IBM
Model Name	46M0901
Form Factor	5.25 inches
Model Number	46M0901
Enclosure Type	Plug-in module
Mfr Part Number	46M0901
Special Feature	Emergency disk eject hole
Hardware Platform	PC, Linux
Data Transfer Rate	6 gigabits_per_second
Hardware Interface	SATA 1.5 Gb/s
Additional Features	Emergency disk eject hole
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA
Warranty Description	1 year warranty
Customer Package Type	Box
Hard Disk Form Factor	5.25 inches
Connectivity Technology	Serial ATA
Specific Uses For Product	Personal
Optical Storage Read Speed	24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Cache Memory Installed Size	2
Optical Storage Write Speed	1x

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