[INCH-POUND]
A-A-55001/2B
May 23, 1996
SUPERSEDING
A-A-55001/2A
May 1, 1995
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
DISK DRIVE UNIT, DUAL DRIVE, SMALL COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE (SCSI),
HALF HEIGHT, EXTERNAL, CD-ROM, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this
commercial item description (CID) for all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This CID covers the general requirements for a dual drive, multimedia, half height, CD-ROM,
disk drive unit with one controller card, cabinet, interface cables, two holder cartridges, software programs
and other accessories as specified. CD-ROM disk drive units covered by this CID are intended for
commercial/industrial applications.
2. CLASSIFICATION. This CID uses a classification system which is included in the Part or Identification
Number (PIN). The PIN shall be AA55001/02- (plus a dash number from table I). Complete PIN example:
AA55001/02-02 (see 6.1).
3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Design and construction. CD-ROM disk drive units supplied to this CID shall be as specified herein.
3.2 Weight. The weight of this CD-ROM disk drive unit shall not exceed 9.1 kilograms (20 pounds) as a
complete unit.
3.3 CD-ROM disk drives.
3.3.1 Form factor. The external form factor of each CD-ROM disk drive shall be 130 millimeters (mm)
(5.25 inches) half height.
3.3.2 Front loadable. This CD-ROM disk drive unit contains dual CD-ROM disk drives and must be front
loadable with two cartridges (i.e., caddies). A cartridge is not required if the unit has a loading tray that does
not require a cartridge.
Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data which
may improve this document should be sent to: Defense Electronics Supply Center, ATTN:
DESC-ELDM, 1507 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45444-5765, or telephone (513) 296-6189, or
facsimile (FAX) (513) 296-8868.
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