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05J249 - Dell 24X IDE 5.25-inch CD-RW Drive (Midnight Gray)
- Interface: IDE (ATAPI)
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal
- Read Speed: Up to 24X CD-ROM
- Write Speed: Up to 24X CD-R
- Rewrite Speed: Up to 10X CD-RW
- Buffer Size: Typically 2MB
- Color: Midnight Gray
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- CD-RW
- Interface
- IDE
- Form Factor
- 5.25-inch Internal
- Max Write Speed
- 24X
- Max Rewrite Speed
- 10X
- Max Read Speed
- 24X
Product details
The Dell 05J249 is a 5.25-inch IDE CD-RW drive, offering 24X write speed capabilities. It is designed for internal installation and comes in a Midnight Gray color, suitable for various Dell system configurations.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-RW |
| Interface | IDE |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Internal |
| Max Write Speed | 24X |
Additional Specifications
| Max Rewrite Speed | 10X |
| Max Read Speed | 24X |
| Color | Midnight Gray |
Description
The Dell 05J249 is an internal optical drive designed to provide CD writing and rewriting capabilities. With a 24X write speed for CD-R media and 10X for CD-RW, it allows users to create their own CDs for data backup, software distribution, or audio projects. The IDE interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of older Dell motherboards and systems. This drive utilizes the standard 5.25-inch form factor, making it a direct replacement or upgrade for existing optical drives in desktop computers. The Midnight Gray color often signifies its integration into Dell's specific chassis designs. Its primary function is to burn data onto CD-R discs and to erase and rewrite data on CD-RW discs, offering flexibility in data management. Beyond its core burning functions, the 05J249 also supports reading CD-ROM media at up to 24X speed. This makes it suitable for installing software, accessing data from existing CDs, or enjoying audio CDs. While not a DVD drive, it serves as a reliable solution for CD-based media tasks within compatible Dell systems.
Condition: Refurbished
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