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Black 5.25 inch SATA DVD burner with tray

Plextor

Plextor FF3D516G6000HC38ADC01 24X DVD burner 5.25" SATA

SKU CH-EKC0-JST6S MPN FF3D516G6000HC38ADC01

5.25" SATA DVD burner with 24X write speed and robotic-autoloader tray for high-volume duplication

  • TypeDVD Burner
  • IncludesBare Drive
  • DVD-ROM Access Time160ms
  • CD-ROM Access Time130ms
  • Cache512KB
  • DVD+R24X
  • Optimised for robotic autoloaders with consistent tray extension
  • Secure media speed stability prevents bad burns at full speed
  • Enhanced recording stabilisation keeps multiple drives burning uniformly
  • 24× DVD±R write speed for fast duplication cycles
  • 48× CD-R write speed for rapid audio archiving

Duplication-grade DVD burner

The Plextor PX-891SAF-ROBOT is a 5.25-inch SATA DVD writer built for Vinpower Digital Autoloader systems. It targets operators who run automated robotic disc publishing and need consistent tray extension across unattended batches. The bare drive installs in standard half-height bays and ships without retail packaging. Buyers who need a standalone desktop burner for occasional use should look elsewhere.

SATA interface and media limits

The drive connects over a SATA link and offers 24X DVD+R, 24X DVD-R, 12X DVD+R DL, 12X DVD-R DL and 12X DVD-RAM write speeds. CD-R reaches 48X and CD-RW 32X. Read speeds top out at 16X DVD-ROM and 48X CD-ROM. Access times are 160 ms for DVD and 130 ms for CD. A 512 KB buffer helps sustain streaming during long duplication runs. Builders who require Blu-ray writing or USB connectivity will not find it here.

Robotic-ready build and tray behaviour

The black front bezel and tray mechanism are engineered for repeated automated loading cycles in duplication towers. Firmware enforces Secure Media Speed Stability so duplication speed never exceeds the media's encoded maximum. Enhanced Recording Stabilization Control keeps multiple drives in the same enclosure burning uniformly. Stable Recording Control draws on an internal media database for reliable writes on archival blanks. Users who need a quiet slimline drive for a laptop bay cannot use this unit.

Highlights

  • Optimised for robotic autoloaders with consistent tray extension
  • Secure media speed stability prevents bad burns at full speed
  • Enhanced recording stabilisation keeps multiple drives burning uniformly
  • 24× DVD±R write speed for fast duplication cycles
  • 48× CD-R write speed for rapid audio archiving

Specifications

BrandPlextor
ModelPX-891SAF-ROBOT
TypeDVD Burner
IncludesBare Drive
DVD-ROM Access Time160ms
CD-ROM Access Time130ms
Cache512KB
DVD+R24X
DVD+RW8X
DVD-R24X
DVD-RW6X
CD-R48X
CD-RW32X
DVD+R DL12X
DVD-R DL12X
DVD-RAM12X
DVD-ROM16X
CD-ROM48X
Form Factor5.25"
Panel ColorBlack
Load TypeTray
InterfaceSATA
Operating Systems SupportedMicrosoft Windows 7 / XP / Vista or later
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.63" x 5.75" x 6.70"
FeaturesOptimized for CD Audio Burning and Purified Audio Recording Fast DVD Recording and Wide Format Compatibility Optimized for High Speed Burning
System RequirementsCPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or equivalent or higher RAM: 128MB (512MB recommended) Hard Disk Drive: 1GB free space required for software installation, and up to 10GB free space required for DVD authoring Internet connection recommended for updates

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 24X DVD-R or the 12X DVD-R DL speed for my duplication jobs?

Use 24X DVD-R for single-layer discs and 12X DVD-R DL for dual-layer media; the drive handles both at their listed maximums.

What does the 24X DVD+R rating mean when the drive is installed in an autoloader?

It is the peak write speed for single-layer DVD+R media; actual throughput stays at or below that rate thanks to Secure Media Speed Stability firmware.

Does the SATA interface limit the 24X DVD write speed in practice?

SATA provides ample bandwidth for 24X DVD recording; the drive’s firmware and media database govern the real-world ceiling.

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