Gateway 5502255 CD-R/RW 24x10x40x beige dvd burner

Gateway 5502255 CD-R/RW drive

The Gateway 5502255 is an internal optical drive that writes CD-R media at 24x and CD-RW media at 10x. It reads CDs at up to 40x. The beige front bezel matches legacy tower aesthetics. It suits builders maintaining or restoring systems that still use 5.25 inch bays.

Practical limits of CD-R/RW recording

CD-R discs written at 24x cannot be read reliably by some very early CD-ROM drives. CD-RW media recorded at 10x requires a MultiRead-compatible reader for full compatibility. The drive does not write or read DVD media, so it cannot be used for DVD backup or video authoring.

24x CD-R write speed decides fit

The 24x maximum CD-R write speed is the single specification that determines whether this drive meets a project's throughput needs. Buyers who need faster CD recording, DVD writing support, or a different bezel colour will find this model does not match those requirements.