HPE 9.5mm SATA DVD-RW Optical Drive

The HPE 726537-B21 is a 9.5 mm SATA DVD-RW optical drive that adds dependable CD and DVD reading and writing to ProLiant Gen9 servers and any system that accepts a slimline bay. Once installed, it feels fully integrated thanks to its native SATA 1.5 Gbps connection.

The drive handles the disc formats administrators still encounter every day, including DVD-R, DVD+R, and CD-R. It writes DVDs at up to 8X speed and CDs at up to 24X, so creating recovery media, software distributions, or data archives does not tie up valuable maintenance windows.

Physical installation is straightforward. The unit slides into a 9.5 mm bay, the included SATA cable plugs into the motherboard, and the tray-loading mechanism is ready for use. Typical random access times stay below 160 ms for DVDs and 140 ms for CDs, which helps when browsing large disc libraries.

This drive is a practical choice for IT teams that still rely on optical media for operating-system deployment, firmware updates, or transferring data to air-gapped environments. It also fits test labs, education facilities, and repair benches where legacy discs remain part of the workflow.

For Windows users, the bundled Roxio software streamlines disc creation and backups. A one-year parts warranty from HPE backs the hardware, providing added peace of mind.

Highlights:

• Reads and writes DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-R, and other common disc formats
• DVD write speed up to 8X and CD write speed up to 24X
• Fits 9.5 mm slimline optical drive bays in ProLiant Gen9 servers
• Connects through a SATA 1.5 Gbps interface
• Tray-loading design for straightforward disc handling
• Random access time under 160 ms for DVDs and 140 ms for CDs
• Includes a SATA cable for immediate installation
• Measures 0.95 × 12.95 × 13.21 cm and weighs about 0.66 kg
• Covered by a one-year HPE parts warranty