: It utilizes a 50-pin IDE (ATAPI) hardware interface.
In a world that moved toward SATA and USB, this drive is a relic of the era. What makes it unique is its slot-loading mechanism (the "SL" in its name), which allows discs to be sucked in rather than placed on a flimsy tray. teac cd-w224sl-r50
Because it is a legacy component, it is primarily available through specialty parts suppliers and secondary markets: : It utilizes a 50-pin IDE (ATAPI) hardware interface