8H970 - Dell 8x Dvd/cd-RW CoMBo Drive

SKU Dvd/cd-RW

Brand Dell

Product Type: DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Brand: Dell
Part Number: 8H970
Write Speeds: Up to 8x for DVD-R
Read Speeds: Varies by media type (e.g., up to 8x for DVD-ROM)
Interface: Typically SATA or IDE (PATA)
Supported Media: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R
Form Factor: 5.25-inch internal bay
Functionality: Reads and writes CDs, reads DVDs

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Product Type: DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Brand: Dell
Part Number: 8H970
Max Write Speed (DVD-R): 8x
Interface: SATA/IDE (Common)
Supported Media: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R

Product details

This is a Dell 8x Dvd/cd-RW Combo Drive (part number 8H970). It allows users to read from and write to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and DVD-R media, offering versatile optical storage capabilities.

Technical Information

Product Type	DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Brand	Dell
Part Number	8H970

Additional Specifications

Max Write Speed (DVD-R)	8x
Interface	SATA/IDE (Common)
Supported Media	CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R

Description

The Dell 8H970 is an internal optical drive that combines the functionality of a DVD-ROM reader with a CD-RW writer. This 'combo' drive allows users to read data from DVD-ROM discs and also burn (write) data onto CD-R and CD-RW discs, as well as read from DVD-R media. The '8x' designation typically refers to its maximum write speed for DVD-R media. This drive is designed to be installed in a standard 5.25-inch internal bay within a desktop computer or server. It connects to the system's motherboard via either a SATA or an older IDE (PATA) interface, depending on the specific revision and the computer's compatibility. The drive supports a range of optical media formats, making it versatile for software installation, data archiving, and media playback. While modern systems may increasingly omit optical drives, the 8H970 remains a useful component for systems requiring CD/DVD burning capabilities or for accessing legacy media. It provides a cost-effective solution for optical read/write needs within compatible Dell systems or other PCs.

Condition: Refurbished