4R114 - Dell 8X CDRW

SKU CDRW

Brand Dell

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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Key specifications

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Part Number: 4R114
Brand: Dell
Product Type: CD-RW Drive
Write Speed: 8X
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Functionality: CD-R Writing, CD-RW Rewriting

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished