173949-001 - Compaq Slimline DVD-ROM drive

SKU 173949-001

Brand Compaq

Product Type: DVD-ROM Drive
Form Factor: Slimline
Interface: Likely IDE/ATAPI or SATA (common for slimline)
Functionality: Read-only
Media Support: CD, DVD
Designed for desktop or server integration

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Key specifications

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Product Type: DVD-ROM Drive
Form Factor: Slimline
Interface: IDE/ATAPI or SATA
Functionality: Read-Only
Media Types: CD, DVD

Product details

The 173949-001 is a Slimline DVD-ROM drive, likely from Compaq. It is an optical drive designed for reading data from CD and DVD media.

Technical Information

Product Type	DVD-ROM Drive
Form Factor	Slimline
Interface	IDE/ATAPI or SATA

Additional Specifications

Functionality	Read-Only
Media Types	CD, DVD

Description

The 173949-001 is identified as a Slimline DVD-ROM drive, a type of optical drive commonly used in compact computer systems, including desktops and some servers. Its primary function is to read data from standard CD and DVD media, making it useful for software installation, data retrieval from optical discs, and media playback. The 'Slimline' designation indicates a smaller physical footprint compared to standard 5.25-inch drives, allowing it to fit into more constrained chassis designs. The interface is typically either IDE/ATAPI or SATA, depending on the era and specific system it was designed for. As a DVD-ROM drive, it is a read-only device, meaning it cannot write data to discs. This drive would have been used for accessing software, operating systems, or data distributed on optical media. While optical drives are less common in modern computing, they remain relevant for specific legacy systems or specialized applications requiring CD/DVD access.

Condition: Refurbished