With up to 8.5-GB (Double Layer) of storage per-disc (up to 12 times the storage capacity of a CD-ROM), the HP 16X Max SATA DVD-ROM drive can read from any industry standard DVD media at speeds of up to 16X (up to 21,600 KB/s). The HP 16X Max SATA DVD-ROM Drive also reads CD media at speeds of up to 48X (up to 7,200 KB/s) and features the added capability of reading single layer or dual layer DVD media. SATA Half-Height Optical Drives (next-generation technology). Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) interface connects storage devices to the PC platform. SATA point-to-point topology provides a direct path between the storage device and the PC enabling easy aggregation of multiple storage devices into a single PC. This offers you the additional benefits of dedicated bandwidth, the ability to more easily identify device failures and scalability.