[INCH-POUND]
A-A-55001/1B
May 23, 1996
SUPERSEDING
A-A-55001/1A
May 1, 1995
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
DISK DRIVE UNIT, SINGLE 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 single drive, multimedia, half height, CD-ROM,
disk drive unit with controller card, cabinet, cables, 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 AA55001/01- (plus a dash number from table I). Complete PIN example:
AA55001/01-02 (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 5.4 kilograms (12 pounds) as a
complete unit.
3.3 CD-ROM disk drives.
3.3.1 Form factor. The external form factor shall be 130 millimeters (mm) (5.25 inches) half height.
3.3.2 Front loadable. This CD-ROM disk drive unit contains a single CD-ROM disk drive and must be front
loadable with one cartridge (i.e., caddy). 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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