Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

LG Electronics

Manufacturer Part Number

WH14NS40

Brand Name

LG

Product Model

WH14NS40

Product Name

Super-Multi 14x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter

Package Type

OEM

Product Type

Blu-ray Writer

Technical Information
Maximum CD Read Speed

48x

Maximum CD Write Speed

48x

Maximum CD Rewrite Speed

24x

Maximum DVD Read Speed

16x

Maximum DVD Write Speed

16x

Maximum DVD Rewrite Speed

8x

Maximum BD Read Speed

10x

Maximum BD Write Speed

14x

Maximum BD Rewrite Speed

2x

Buffer

4 MB

Optical Media Supported

BD-R/RE

Media Layer Supported

Double-layer

Platform Supported

Mac
PC

Interfaces/Ports
Drive Interface

SATA

Physical Characteristics
Color

Black

Drive Type

Internal

Compatible Drive Bay Width

5.25

Compatible Drive Bay Height

1/2H

Height

1.6

Width

5.7

Depth

6.5

Weight (Approximate)

1.65 lb

Miscellaneous
System Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 GB of RAM
  • 30GB or more available hard drive space (60GB for Blu-ray Disc authoring)

Operating System(s):

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Mac OS X 10.5 or higher

Compatibility

Apple Mac Pro Desktop PCs:

  • MacPro5,1
  • MacPro4,1

Environmentally Friendly

Yes

Environmental Certification

RoHS

Warranty
Limited Warranty

1 Year

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|blu-ray drive|Blu-ray Drive Main unit icon

    Blu-ray Drive

  • icon_list|sata cable|22-pin SATA cable icon

    SATA Cable

  • icon_list|mounting screws|Mounting Screws Hardware icon

    Mounting Screws

FAQs

What are the maximum read and write speeds for this LG Blu-ray drive?
The LG WH14NS40 offers impressive speeds across different formats: For Blu-ray, it provides 14x BD write speed, 10x BD read speed, and 2x BD rewrite speed. For DVDs, it delivers 16x read/write speeds and 8x rewrite speed. For CDs, it achieves 48x read/write speeds and 24x rewrite speed. These speeds make it a versatile and efficient optical drive for all types of disc operations.
Is this Blu-ray drive compatible with both Windows and Mac systems?
Yes, the LG WH14NS40 is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems. It supports Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, as well as Mac OS X 10.5 or higher. For Mac specifically, it's compatible with MacPro5,1 and MacPro4,1 desktop PCs. The system requires minimum 1GB of RAM and 30GB available hard drive space (60GB for Blu-ray Disc authoring).
What are the physical dimensions and installation requirements?
The LG WH14NS40 is an internal 5.25" drive with dimensions of 5.7" width, 6.5" depth, and 1.6" height. It weighs approximately 1.65 lb and requires a standard 5.25" drive bay with 1/2H height clearance. The drive uses a SATA interface for connection to your system and comes in a black finish to match most PC cases.
What types of discs can this drive read and write?
This Super-Multi Blu-ray drive supports a wide range of optical media formats. It can read and write BD-R/RE (Blu-ray) discs with double-layer support, DVDs, and CDs. The drive features high-speed capabilities across all formats, making it versatile for all optical disc needs, from basic CD burning to high-capacity Blu-ray disc creation.
What's the buffer size and how does it help performance?
The LG WH14NS40 features a 4 MB buffer size. This buffer helps ensure smooth data transfer during read and write operations by temporarily storing data, which helps prevent buffer underrun errors and ensures more reliable disc burning, especially when handling large files or high-definition content on Blu-ray discs.

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