0F6408 - Dell CD-RW/DVD 48x32 IDE Hh Sc

SKU 0F6408

Brand DELL

CD-RW and DVD-ROM read support
CD-R and CD-RW write support
IDE (PATA) interface
48x CD read speed
32x CD-RW write speed
Tray loading mechanism
Half-height (HH) form factor
Internal drive

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Key specifications

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Product Type: CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
Drive Type: Combo
Read Speeds: CD up to 48x, DVD up to 16x (typical for combo drives of this era)
Write Speeds: CD-R up to 48x, CD-RW up to 32x

Product details

The Dell 0F6408 is an internal IDE CD-RW/DVD combo drive with a 48x32 speed rating. It is designed for desktop or laptop systems requiring optical media read/write capabilities.

Technical Information

Product Type	CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Interface	IDE (PATA)
Form Factor	Half-Height (HH)
Drive Type	Combo

Additional Specifications

Read Speeds	CD up to 48x, DVD up to 16x (typical for combo drives of this era)
Write Speeds	CD-R up to 48x, CD-RW up to 32x
Loading Mechanism	Tray
Manufacturer	Dell

Description

The Dell 0F6408, also referred to as 0F6408, is an internal optical drive that serves as a CD-RW and DVD-ROM combo unit. This means it can read data from both CD and DVD formats, and write data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. The drive features an IDE (PATA) interface, which was standard for optical drives in many computer systems during its production period. Its half-height (HH) form factor indicates it is designed to fit within standard drive bays in desktop computers or compatible laptop chassis. The speed rating of 48x32 suggests its performance capabilities: it can read CDs at up to 48 times the normal speed and rewrite CDs (CD-RW) at up to 32 times the normal speed. While the title specifies 'DVD', combo drives of this nature typically read DVDs at a lower speed compared to dedicated DVD drives, often around 16x for DVD-ROM. The tray-loading mechanism is a common and user-friendly design for internal optical drives. This drive is suitable for users who need to install software from CDs/DVDs, back up data onto optical media, or play audio/video content from discs. Its compatibility is generally with systems that have an available IDE interface and a suitable drive bay. The Dell branding suggests it may have been an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part for Dell systems, but it can often be used in other compatible computers.

Condition: Refurbished