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Black 5.25 inch SATA DVD burner with tray load

VinPower

VinPower AD-5290S-ROBOT 5.25" SATA DVD burner

SKU CH-HJB2-3JK7R MPN AD-5290S-ROBOT

5.25" SATA DVD burner with 24× DVD±R write speed, 8.7 GB overburn on dual-layer media, and tray mechanics built for robotic autoloaders

  • TypeDVD Burner
  • IncludesBare Drive
  • DVD-ROM Access Time200ms
  • CD-ROM Access Time140ms
  • DVD+R24X
  • DVD+RW8X
  • Designed for robotic autoloaders with accurate tray extension
  • Compatible replacement for Optiarc 5280 series drives
  • DVD+R DL overburn expands capacity to 8.7 GB
  • 24× DVD±R and 48× CD-R write speeds
  • Secure Media Speed Stability protects burning quality

Professional Duplication Drive

The VinPower AD-5290S-ROBOT is a 5.25" SATA DVD burner built for robotic autoloaders and disc publishing systems. It replaces the earlier Optiarc 5280S-CB Robot series with full backwards compatibility. The drive writes DVD+R and DVD-R at 24X, DVD+R DL at 8X, and CD-R at 48X. It is sold as a bare drive with a black tray panel.

Thermals Noise Power

Optical drives of this class run from the SATA power connector and generate minimal heat during normal duplication workloads. Tray extension is engineered for consistent, reliable operation inside automated systems. Acoustic output is limited to the mechanism and spindle during read or write cycles. No auxiliary cooling is required beyond standard chassis airflow.

Upgrade Path

This model suits operators who need a direct drop-in replacement for Optiarc 5280-based autoloaders and publishers. The jump is worth it when existing drives reach end of life or when the DVD+R DL OverBurn feature is needed to write up to 8.7 GB on a single dual-layer disc. It does not suit buyers who need Blu-ray authoring or USB external connectivity.

Highlights

  • Designed for robotic autoloaders with accurate tray extension
  • Compatible replacement for Optiarc 5280 series drives
  • DVD+R DL overburn expands capacity to 8.7 GB
  • 24× DVD±R and 48× CD-R write speeds
  • Secure Media Speed Stability protects burning quality

Specifications

BrandOptiarc
ModelAD-5290S-ROBOT
TypeDVD Burner
IncludesBare Drive
DVD-ROM Access Time200ms
CD-ROM Access Time140ms
DVD+R24X
DVD+RW8X
DVD-R24X
DVD-RW6X
CD-R48X
CD-RW32X
DVD+R DL8X
DVD-R DL8X
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"
Package ContentsAD-5290S-ROBOT
Package TypesBare Drive

Questions about this item

How do I install the AD-5290S-ROBOT in a robotic duplication system, and what step is often missed?

Mount the 5.25" drive in the autoloader bay, connect the SATA data and power cables, then verify the Accurate Tray Extension aligns with the robot gripper; the missed step is confirming that alignment before the first automated cycle.

What maintenance or replacement will the AD-5290S-ROBOT need over time?

The tray mechanism and laser pickup are the wearing parts; plan to clean the lens periodically and replace the drive once write verify failures appear on DVD+R DL at 8X or DVD-R at 24X.

What limit appears first during sustained high-speed burning on the AD-5290S-ROBOT?

Thermal throttling on the laser diode cuts the DVD+R 24X and DVD+R DL 8X write speeds down after several consecutive discs, so sustained throughput drops to the next lower CLV zone.

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