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Dell 00R397 24x Slimline CD-ROM Drive with 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive
- Combo drive: Slimline CD-ROM and 3.5-inch Floppy Drive
- Designed for Dell systems
- Slim form factor
- CD-ROM read functionality
- Floppy disk read/write functionality
- IDE interface (typical for CD-ROM component)
- Integrated solution for legacy media
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- CD-ROM / Floppy Drive Combo
- Interface
- IDE (CD-ROM), Floppy Interface (Floppy)
- Form Factor
- Slimline
- Brand
- Dell
- Model
- 00R397
Product details
The Dell 00R397 is a slimline CD-ROM drive integrated with a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. This combo unit was designed for specific Dell systems, offering both legacy floppy disk access and CD-ROM read capabilities in a single slim bay.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-ROM / Floppy Drive Combo |
| Interface | IDE (CD-ROM), Floppy Interface (Floppy) |
| Form Factor | Slimline |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | 00R397 |
Description
The Dell 00R397 is a unique integrated peripheral designed to provide both CD-ROM reading capabilities and 3.5-inch floppy disk drive functionality within a single slimline unit. This combo drive was often used in Dell desktop computers, particularly those with limited internal space, where users needed to access both older floppy disk media and standard CD-ROMs. The CD-ROM component of the drive offers standard read speeds for CD media, allowing for software installation, data access, and multimedia playback from CDs. The integrated floppy drive provides essential read and write capabilities for 3.5-inch floppy disks, which were still prevalent for boot disks, small file transfers, and system recovery in many environments during the product's lifecycle. This integrated unit typically utilizes an IDE interface for the CD-ROM portion and a standard floppy drive interface for the floppy component. Its slimline form factor is crucial for fitting into the compact chassis of many Dell systems, offering a space-saving solution that combines two essential legacy storage interfaces. The Dell 00R397 represents a practical approach to maintaining compatibility with older media formats while still supporting CD-ROM access.
Condition: Refurbished
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