The 24x CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo MultiBay II Drive is a 9.5mm high, user removable, tray load data storage device that can write to CD-R and CD-RW media and read from any industry standard DVD and compact disc media. The MultiBay II 24x Combo Drive communicates data and digital audio to the host computer via an ATAPI interface. Users can read DVDs at their desktops, and compile and catalog video, sound, photo, and text files on CDs. The MultiBay II 24x Combo Drive also enables users to share multimedia presentations, archive family records and photos; convert video clips, screen captures, and still images into custom videos and create custom CD-R discs in minutes. Additionally, the MultiBay II 24x Combo Drive can be used for complete data backups to restore data in the event of catastrophic loss.