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DEC 590576-FO SCSI 2X Slimline CDROM Drive With Full Size Bezel
- 2X read speed
- SCSI interface
- Slimline drive mechanism
- Includes full-size bezel
- DEC branded
- Suitable for professional/server use
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Product Overview
The DEC 590576-FO is a 2X SCSI Slimline CD-ROM Drive, complete with a full-size bezel. This drive offers reliable CD reading capabilities with the robustness of a SCSI interface, suitable for professional environments, and includes a larger bezel for standard drive bays.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-ROM |
| Read Speed | 2X |
| Interface | SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Slimline (with Full-Size Bezel) |
| Brand | DEC |
Product Description
The DEC 590576-FO is a SCSI CD-ROM drive featuring a slimline mechanism but comes equipped with a full-size bezel. This configuration allows the compact drive to be installed in standard 5.25-inch drive bays while maintaining a consistent front panel appearance with other full-height devices. The drive operates at a 2X read speed, which, while slow by modern standards, was typical for SCSI CD-ROM drives of its time, prioritizing data integrity and compatibility over raw speed. Its primary advantage lies in the SCSI interface. SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) offers superior performance, reliability, and multi-device support compared to IDE interfaces, making it a preferred choice for professional workstations and servers. This interface ensures stable data transfer rates and efficient communication with the host system, crucial for applications involving large data sets or critical operations. This drive is particularly suited for environments where dependable access to CD-ROM data is required, such as in scientific research, data archiving, or legacy system support. The combination of a slimline mechanism with a full-size bezel provides installation flexibility, allowing it to fit into a wider range of computer chassis. The DEC branding signifies its origin from Digital Equipment Corporation, a company known for its robust computing hardware.
