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00T20N - Dell Disk Drive CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo 24x internal 5.25-inch Slim Line
- Internal CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive
- Reads DVD-ROM media
- Reads CD-ROM media
- Writes to CD-R media
- Writes to CD-RW media
- 24x write speed for CD-RW
- Tray-loading mechanism
- Standard IDE/PATA or SATA interface (typically)
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Optical Drive
- Model
- 00T20N
- Type
- CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo
- Interface
- IDE/PATA or SATA (common)
- Form Factor
- Internal 5.25-inch
- Read Speeds
- DVD-ROM: Up to 8x, CD-ROM: Up to 24x
Product details
The Dell 00T20N is an internal CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive. It offers the functionality to read DVDs and CDs, and write to CD-R and CD-RW media.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Optical Drive |
| Model | 00T20N |
| Type | CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo |
| Interface | IDE/PATA or SATA (common) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Internal 5.25-inch |
| Read Speeds | DVD-ROM: Up to 8x, CD-ROM: Up to 24x |
| Write Speeds | CD-RW: Up to 24x, CD-R: Up to 48x (typical) |
Description
The Dell 00T20N is an internal optical drive that combines the capabilities of a CD-RW (rewritable CD) and a DVD-ROM (read-only DVD) drive. This type of combo drive was common in desktop computers and servers for reading data from DVDs and CDs, as well as for burning (writing) data onto CD-R and CD-RW discs. It provides a versatile solution for data backup, software installation, and media playback. The drive typically features a tray-loading mechanism, where the optical disc is placed onto a motorized tray that extends from the front of the drive. It connects to the computer's motherboard via an IDE/PATA or SATA interface, depending on the era and specific system it was designed for. The '24x' designation often refers to the maximum write speed for CD-RW media, while CD-R write speeds and DVD read speeds would vary but are generally sufficient for typical usage. While optical drives are becoming less common in modern computing, the Dell 00T20N served as a standard component for accessing and writing optical media. It would have been used in various Dell systems for tasks such as installing operating systems, applications, backing up data to CDs, or playing movie DVDs.
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