HP 9.5mm Slim BDXL Blu-Ray Writer SATA K3R65AA
The HP 9.5mm Slim BDXL Blu-Ray Writer K3R65AA provides robust optical media capabilities, supporting BDXL discs up to 128GB, purpose-built for secure data archival and efficient software distribution within professional HP Z-series Workstations.
- BDXL Capacity: Supports up to 128GB Blu-Ray discs, enabling high-volume data archival and distribution for large project files or extensive backups.
- Secure Data Archival: Offers an air-gapped, immutable storage solution, protecting critical business data from network threats and ransomware.
- Z-Series Integration: Engineered for seamless compatibility with HP Z420, Z440, Z620, Z640, Z820, and Z840 Workstations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Versatile Media Support: Records and re-records CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, and BD-R media, providing flexible options for various professional needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The HP 9.5mm Slim BDXL Blu-Ray Writer is an internal Serial ATA optical drive designed specifically for HP Z-series Workstations, offering support for high-capacity BDXL Blu-Ray discs up to 128GB. This drive facilitates secure, physical data storage and retrieval, crucial for organizations managing sensitive information or large software deployments.
Engineered for business environments, this writer supports a wide range of optical media formats including CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, and BD-R, ensuring broad compatibility for various data management tasks. Its integration with Windows and Linux operating systems provides operational flexibility, making it a reliable tool for professional data handling.
- Core Functionality: Provides robust read/write capabilities for Blu-Ray, DVD, and CD formats, ensuring comprehensive optical media support for professional workflows.
- High-Capacity Archival: Utilizes BDXL technology to store up to 128GB on a single disc, significantly reducing the number of media required for large data backups and archives.
- Enhanced Data Security: Enables creation of physical, air-gapped backups, offering an additional layer of protection against cyber threats and unauthorized digital access.
- Optimized for Workstations: Purpose-built for HP Z-series Workstations, guaranteeing seamless hardware integration and stable performance for demanding professional applications.
- Operational Value: Delivers a durable and reliable solution for long-term data retention and software distribution, contributing to business continuity and compliance efforts.
Equip your HP Z-series Workstations with this Blu-Ray writer to enhance data security, streamline software deployment, and ensure robust data archival capabilities.
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What This Solves
Secure Offline Data Archival
Many organizations require long-term, immutable storage for critical business records and sensitive data to meet compliance standards and protect against cyber threats. This Blu-Ray writer allows IT teams to create physical, air-gapped backups, ensuring data integrity and providing a robust disaster recovery solution.
Financial institutions, legal practices, healthcare providers, government agencies, research facilities
Efficient Software & Data Distribution
Distributing large software packages, operating system images, or extensive datasets across multiple workstations can strain network bandwidth and be time-consuming. The drive enables IT professionals to burn high-capacity Blu-Ray discs for rapid, localized software deployment and data transfer without network dependency.
IT operations teams, software development firms, educational institutions, manufacturing plants, engineering departments
Long-Term Media Storage
Businesses often need to retain project files, multimedia assets, or historical data for extended periods, sometimes decades, in a format that is stable and easily accessible. Utilizing BDXL media, this writer provides a durable and cost-effective solution for archiving large volumes of data with a long shelf life.
Media production studios, architectural firms, scientific research labs, corporate archives, data centers
Key Features
BDXL Blu-Ray Writing (up to 128GB)
Enables archiving of massive datasets or multiple software installations onto a single disc, reducing media management overhead and storage costs.
Serial ATA (SATA) Interface
Ensures high-speed, reliable data transfer within the workstation, minimizing wait times for burning or reading large files.
HP Z-Series Workstation Compatibility
Guarantees seamless integration and optimal performance with professional-grade HP workstations, preventing compatibility issues and ensuring system stability.
Multi-Format Optical Media Support
Reads and writes CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, and BD-R, providing versatile options for various data archival, backup, and distribution needs.
9.5mm Slim Form Factor
Designed for compact workstation chassis, optimizing internal space and maintaining the sleek profile of professional HP Z-series systems.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
Enables secure, immutable archival of sensitive client documents and case files, meeting strict regulatory compliance requirements for data retention.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates long-term, offline storage of patient records, medical imaging, and research data, crucial for HIPAA compliance and disaster recovery.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports the distribution of large CAD designs, operational software updates, and archival of production data in environments with limited network access.
Government & Public Sector
Provides a reliable method for secure record-keeping, distributing classified software, and creating physical backups of critical agency data for audit trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of optical media can this writer use?
This HP 9.5mm Slim BDXL Blu-Ray Writer supports a wide range of media, including BDXL Blu-Ray discs up to 128GB, standard Blu-Ray, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, and CD-RW formats for versatile data handling.
Is this Blu-Ray writer compatible with all HP workstations?
This drive is specifically designed for optimal compatibility and performance with HP Z420, Z440, Z620, Z640, Z820, and Z840 Workstations, ensuring seamless integration and reliable operation.
What are the benefits of using BDXL discs for data storage?
BDXL discs offer significantly higher storage capacity, up to 128GB, compared to standard Blu-Ray discs. This allows for archiving larger datasets, reducing the number of discs required, and providing a more efficient long-term storage solution.
How does this drive contribute to data security?
By enabling the creation of physical, offline backups, this Blu-Ray writer provides an air-gapped storage solution. This method enhances data security by protecting critical information from network-based cyber threats, ransomware, and unauthorized digital access.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Your Option Limited Warranty is a 1 year (HP Option Limited Warranty Period) parts replacement warranty on any HP-branded or Compaq-branded options (HP Options). If your HP Option is installed in an HP Hardware Product, HP may provide warranty service either for the HP Option Limited Warranty Period or the remaining Limited Warranty Period of the HP Hardware Product in which the HP Option is being installed, whichever period is the longer but not to exceed 3 years from the date you purchased the HP Option.
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.