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4R114 - Dell 8X CDRW
- Type: CD-RW Drive
- Speed: 8X Write Speed
- Interface: IDE (PATA)
- Brand: Dell
- Part Number: 4R114
- Supports CD-R writing.
- Supports CD-RW rewriting.
- Allows for data backup and software distribution on CDs.
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Product Overview
The 4R114 - Dell 8X CDRW is an optical drive that supports CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) functionality. It allows users to write data to and rewrite data on CD media.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 4R114 |
| Brand | Dell |
| Product Type | CD-RW Drive |
Additional Specifications
| Write Speed | 8X |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Functionality | CD-R Writing, CD-RW Rewriting |
Product Description
The 4R114, a Dell branded optical drive, is a CD-RW (Compact Disc ReWritable) drive with a maximum write speed of 8X. This drive utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface, which was a common standard for optical drives and hard drives in computers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The CDRW functionality means that this drive can not only write data to blank CD-R discs but can also erase and rewrite data on CD-RW discs multiple times. The 8X write speed indicates that the drive can write data to a CD-R disc at a rate of approximately 1.2 megabytes per second (MB/s) multiplied by 8. While this speed is modest by today's standards, it was considered efficient for its time, allowing users to burn a full CD (approximately 700MB) in a few minutes. The ability to rewrite data on CD-RW media makes it versatile for temporary storage, data backups, or creating bootable discs that might need updates. This drive is suitable for older Dell computer systems or for users who still require the capability to read and write CD media. It serves the purpose of data archiving, software distribution, and media playback for CDs. The IDE interface means it requires a corresponding IDE connector and power cable on the motherboard or a separate adapter card if the system lacks native IDE support.
