WH16NS40 – LG 16X Internal SATA Blu-ray Disc Rewriter Burner (BDXL / M-DISC DVD) 5.25" Optical Drive
Description
The LG WH16NS40 is a standard 5.25" internal Blu-ray/DVD/CD writer for desktops and workstations with a front 5.25" bay. It writes BD-R at up to 16X, supports BDXL (triple/quad-layer) up to 128GB, and includes M-DISC (DVD) support for long-term archiving. Native SATA connectivity and a 4MB buffer provide reliable performance. Note: playback of commercial Blu-ray movies requires compatible software.
Technical Specifications
- Model: WH16NS40 (HL-DT-ST BD-RE WH16NS40)
- Form Factor: 5.25" half-height, tray-loading
- Interface: SATA (Serial ATA)
- Buffer: 4 MB with buffer under-run prevention
- Mounting Orientation: Horizontal or Vertical
BD Write (Max):
- BD-R (SL): 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x, 12x, 16x
- BD-R (DL): 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x
- BD-R (TL/QL, BDXL): 2x, 4x, 6x
- BD-R LTH: 2x, 4x, 6x
- BD-RE (SL/DL/TL): 2x
- M-DISC (DVD): 4x
DVD Write (Max):
- DVD+R / DVD-R: 16x
- DVD+R DL / DVD-R DL: 8x
- DVD+RW: 8x (ZCLV)
- DVD-RW: 6x
- DVD-RAM: 5x
CD Write (Max):
Read (Max): BD-ROM 12x, DVD-ROM 16x, CD-ROM 48x
- Access Time (typ): BD-ROM 180 ms, DVD-ROM 160 ms, CD-ROM 150 ms, DVD-RAM 180 ms
- Sustained Rate (Max): BD-ROM 53.94 MB/s (12x), DVD-ROM 22.16 MB/s (16x), CD-ROM 7.2 MB/s (48x)
- Disc Sizes: 12 cm; 8 cm supported (horizontal orientation only)
- Dimensions: 5.7" W × 1.6" H × 6.5" D (146 × 41.3 × 165 mm)
- Weight: ~1.65 lb (750 g)
- OS Compatibility: Standard SATA optical drive class support (Blu-ray playback/authoring requires appropriate software)
Key Features
- ☑ 16X BD-R write speed for fast backups and authoring
- ☑ BDXL (TL/QL) support up to 100/128GB per disc
- ☑ M-DISC (DVD) support for long-term data retention
- ☑ Multi-format read/write across BD, DVD, and CD families
- ☑ SATA interface for easy integration and stable throughput
- ☑ Horizontal or vertical mount support
✅ Confirmed Compatibility
Please note that the following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on your system's specific configuration. It's essential to verify compatibility with your system or enclosure manufacturer prior to installation.
✔ General Requirement: Any desktop PC or workstation chassis with an external 5.25" drive bay plus available SATA data port and SATA power lead.
✔ Dell (Tower/Workstation with 5.25" bays): OptiPlex 7010/9010 MT, 7020/9020 MT, XPS 8300/8500 towers, Precision T3600/T3610/T5600/T5610/T7600/T7610, selected Inspiron/XPS towers with exposed bays
✔ HP (Towers/Workstations with 5.25" bays): Pro/ProDesk 400/600 G1–G3 Tower, Elite/EliteDesk Tower, Z-Series workstations (Z420, Z440, Z620, Z820, Z640, Z840)
✔ Lenovo: ThinkCentre M92/M93 Tower (drive-bay configs), ThinkStation P300/P500 and earlier S30/D30 with 5.25" bay
✔ Custom/DIY & Other Brands: Any ATX/micro-ATX tower case from ASUS, Acer, MSI, Gigabyte, etc., that exposes a 5.25" bay and provides SATA power/data
Not compatible with: SFF/USFF systems and most modern “optical-bay-less” cases unless used externally (see option below).
Interchangeable / Variant Part Numbers
- Retail/OEM variant SKUs: WH16NS40.AVAA10B (and regional/packaging variants)
- Device ID string (common): HL-DT-ST BD-RE WH16NS40
Installation Notes
- Use a standard SATA data cable and SATA power lead (Molex-to-SATA adapter if PSU lacks SATA power).
- For vertical mounting, orient the disc correctly and ensure the tray’s side tabs retain the disc.
- Blu-ray movie playback requires compatible software (e.g., commercial playback suite) and supported GPU/display path.
