HP External USB DVDRW Drive

The F2B56AA is the official manufacturer part number for the HP External USB DVDRW Drive. It is a portable, pocket-sized optical disc drive designed to read and write data onto CDs and DVDs without requiring an external A/C wall outlet.

Below are the complete technical specifications for this model:

⚙️ Performance & Media Architecture

• Device Type: External Slim Optical Disc Drive

• Optical Media Support: DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW

• Dual Layer (DL) Support: Yes (stores up to 8.5 GB of data per dual-layer disc)

• DVD Write Speed: Up to 8x

• CD Write Speed: Up to 24x

• Data Integration Defense: Integrated Buffer Under-run Protection to offset transmission bottlenecks and eliminate disc-burning errors.

🔌 Connectivity & Power Parameters

• Host Interface Protocol: USB 2.0

• Hardware Port Compatibility: Operational when plugged into any desktop or notebook equipped with an available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 Type-A port.

• Power Source: Fully USB Bus Powered (draws electrical current directly from the host system; requires no standalone batteries or external power adapter modules).

📐 Physical Build & Dimensions

• Enclosure Profile: Ultra-slim portable layout

• Product Casing Color: Black

• Drive Dimensions (W x D x H): 14.0 mm x 144.0 mm x 137.5 mm

• Net Drive Weight: 0.20 kg (7.05 oz)

• Package Weight: 0.37 kg (packaged standalone retail box weight)

🖥️ OS Platform Support & Requirements

Natively handles baseline background negotiations via plug-and-play execution using standard optical device class definitions.

• Compatible Operating Systems:

  • Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP

  • Windows Server 2008 and 2003

  • Mac OS X / macOS

  • Chrome OS

• Minimum System Specifications:

  • CPU: Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or higher

  • Memory: 256 MB RAM

  • Hard Drive Space: 20 GB available storage

  • Video Memory: 64 MB minimum allocation

📦 Box Contents & Logistics

• Package Inclusions: External USB DVD Drive, 1 x detachable USB Type-A data cable, Quick start guide, and Warranty card.

• Country of Origin: China

• Warranty Profile: Backed by a standard 1-year limited manufacturer warranty.