021HHW - Dell 8X IDE 5.25-inch CD-RW Drive

SKU 021HHW

Brand DELL

Features 8X CD-RW write speed.
Supports CD-RW rewriting capabilities.
Utilizes an IDE interface for connection.
Designed for standard 5.25-inch internal drive bays.
Suitable for reading CD-ROMs and burning CD-RW discs.
Component for Dell desktop computers.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-RW
Write Speed: 8X CD-RW
Interface: IDE
Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal

Product details

The Dell 021HHW is an 8X IDE CD-RW drive designed for 5.25-inch drive bays. This internal optical drive allows users to read data from CDs at up to 8X speed and also to write and rewrite data onto CD-RW media. It provides essential optical media functionality for compatible Dell systems.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-RW
Write Speed	8X CD-RW

Additional Specifications

Interface	IDE
Form Factor	5.25-inch Internal

Description

The Dell 021HHW is an internal optical drive specifically designed as a CD-RW (Compact Disc Rewritable) unit. It offers users the ability to write data onto CD-RW discs at a speed of 8X, allowing for the creation of custom data CDs, audio compilations, or backups. Furthermore, it supports the rewriting function of CD-RW media, meaning discs can be erased and written on multiple times, offering flexibility and cost savings over single-write CD-R media. The drive also functions as a CD-ROM reader, capable of accessing standard CD-ROM discs. This drive employs the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), for its connection to the computer's motherboard. This interface was standard for optical drives and hard drives in many PCs during its production period. The drive is housed in a standard 5.25-inch form factor, making it compatible with the internal drive bays typically found in desktop computer cases. Installation involves connecting the IDE data cable and a power connector from the system's power supply. As a Dell-branded component, the 021HHW was intended for integration into Dell desktop systems, providing users with essential optical media capabilities. It facilitated tasks such as software installation from CDs, reading data archives, and creating personal media discs. The 8X write speed was a common performance metric for CD-RW drives of its time, offering a balance between speed and reliability for everyday optical media tasks.

Condition: Refurbished