Name: LG 24X Super-Multi DVD/CD Burner/Reader 5.25-inch SATA Internal Optical Drive with M-DISC Support
Brand: LG
SKU: LGEGH24NSD5

24X LG Super-Multi Drive

Highlights

Max. 24x DVD±R Write Speed
Super-Multi: CD-R/RW/DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW/RAM read and write compatible
CD family and DVD-ROM read compatible.
M-Disc Support
LG 1 Year Limited Warranty

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Overview
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Specs
Compatibility

The LG Super-Multi GH24NSC0 DVD Rewriter features a 24x DVD+R write speed, 48x CD-R write speed and supports M-DISC for superior reliability in data storage. Designed for storage needs that demand consistency, the GH24NSC0 read and write in CD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD RAM formats giving you the option to choose the media best suited for each task.

M-DISC - Write Once and Read Forever

Compared to other recordable DVDs on the market today, M-DISC offers superior reliability in data storage that provides the permanent optical data storage solution. Once written, the M-DISC can be read or played on any quality DVD drive that supports the common DVD+R/RW format. M-DISC Media sold separately.

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(1) Optical Drive
LG 1 Year Limited Warranty

Specs

Access Time

DVD-ROM: 145ms (typical)
CD-ROM: 125ms (typical)

Buffer Memory

0.5MB

Write Speeds (Max)

DVD-RAM: 5X
DVD-R: 24X
DVD+R: 24X
DVD-R (Dual Layer): 8X
DVD+R (Dual Layer): 8X
DVD-RW: 6X
DVD+RW: 6X
CD-R: 48X
CD-RW: 24X

Read Speeds (Max)

DVD-RAM: 5X
DVD-R: 16X
DVD+R: 16X
DVD-R (Dual Layer): 12X
DVD+R (Dual Layer): 12X
DVD-RW: 13X
DVD+RW: 13X
DVD-ROM: 16X
DVD-ROM (Dual Layer): 12X
CD-ROM: 48X
CD-R: 48X
CD-RW: 40X

Data Capacity

DVD General Use Double Layer : 8.5GB
DVD General Use : 4.6GB
79 minute CD : 700MB
74 minute CD : 650MB
63 minute CD : 550MB

Disc Labeling

M-DISC Support

Supported Formats

DVD-ROM
DVD-ROM DL
DVD-RAM
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW
CD Audio (CD-DA)
Video CD

Mac OS Compatibility

Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
OS X 10.9 Mavericks
OS X 10.10 Yosemite
OS X 10.11 El Capitan
macOS 10.12 Sierra
macOS 10.13 High Sierra
macOS 10.14 Mojave
macOS 10.15 Catalina
macOS 11.x Big Sur
macOS 12.x Monterey
macOS 13.x Ventura
macOS 14.x Sonoma
macOS 15.x Sequoia

PC OS Compatibility

Windows 2000
Windows ME
Windows XP
Windows XP 64-bit Edition
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Vista
Windows 7 32-bit Edition
Windows 7 64-bit Edition
Windows 8 32-bit Edition
Windows 8 64-bit Edition
Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition
Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
Windows 10 32-bit Edition
Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Windows Server 2019

Dimensions

Height: 4.1 cm (1.6 in)
Length: 16.5 cm (6.5 in)
Width: 14.6 cm (5.7 in)

Weight

700.0 g (1.54 lbs)

Bezel Color

Black

Loading Mechanism

Tray

Mounting Orientation

Horizontal / Vertical

Interface

SATA

Drive Type

Internal DVD/CD Writer

Form Factor

5.25" Desktop

RoHS Compliant

Ambient Temperature

Operating: 41°F to 113°F (5°C to 45°C)
Non-Operating: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)

Humidity

Operating: 15% to 80% non-condensing
Non-Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing

At this time, there is no native support for this drive when using earlier versions of Mac OS X. Patching this drive for support under earlier versions of Mac OS X is possible using Christian Moller's PatchBurn Software.
Requires disabling of hard disk sleep in Mac Pro Systems to prevent drive from disappearing during sleep. To disable hard disk sleep go to the Apple --->System Preferences ---> Energy Saver and uncheck "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible."

Compatibility & Installation Videos

Notes:

Mac
Compatible with any Mac Pro system with a SATA interface.
The 'Woodcrest' or 'Harpertown' Mac Pro uses an IDE interface and is not compatible with this drive.
DVD Player Support: Mac OS X 10.3 (all versions) - DVD player works perfectly
Mac OS X previous to OS X 10.3 - DVD player not supported.
Mac OS 9 or earlier - DVD player not supported
PC
Compatible with any PC system running Windows 2000 or later with a SATA drive interface.
Please see your burning software application manufacturer's website for specific support of this drive mechanism.