The ThinkPad 24X-10X CD-ROM Ultrabay 2000 Drive installs and accesses the growing list of software and databases now available on CD. With 24X-10X performance, this CD-ROM drive is well suited for running multimedia applications in a mobile environment. Transfer rate varies between 3.6Mbps (24X max) and 1.5Mbps (10X min). Actual playback speed will vary and depends on many factors. Slide-in (no cables) Plug and Play installation into the Ultrabay 2000 - For easy customer installation.