After reading the comments in the kernel bugzilla it seems that everyone who has reported this issue with the optical drive model has a Optiarc_DVD_RW_AD_7580S. According to the responses, this could very well be a firmware issue with the drive itself.
After reading the comments in the kernel bugzilla it seems that everyone who has reported this issue with the optical drive model has a Optiarc_ DVD_RW_ AD_7580S. According to the responses, this could very well be a firmware issue with the drive itself.