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Dell 0XD088 48X IDE CD-ROM Drive for PowerEdge 2900
- 48X maximum read speed
- IDE (ATAPI) interface
- Tray-loading mechanism
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge 2900 servers
- Supports standard CD-ROM formats
- Requires standard IDE data and Molex power connectors
- Internal 5.25-inch bay installation
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Product Overview
The Dell 0XD088 is a 48X IDE CD-ROM drive specifically designed for the Dell PowerEdge 2900 server. It provides reliable optical media access for server management, software installation, and data recovery tasks within the PowerEdge environment.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-ROM |
| Interface | IDE (ATAPI) |
| Read Speed | 48X |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Internal |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge 2900 |
| Loading Mechanism | Tray |
Product Description
The Dell 0XD088 is an internal IDE CD-ROM drive engineered as a component for the Dell PowerEdge 2900 server. Its primary function is to provide optical media reading capabilities, essential for server administration tasks such as operating system installations, driver updates, diagnostic software execution, and data recovery from CD or DVD media. The drive utilizes the legacy IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface), for its data connection to the server's motherboard. With a maximum read speed of 48X, the 0XD088 offers efficient data retrieval from optical discs. It employs a standard tray-loading mechanism, which is user-friendly for inserting and removing discs. The drive is designed to fit into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay within the PowerEdge 2900 chassis, requiring both an IDE data cable and a Molex power connector for operation. Its specific integration with the PowerEdge 2900 ensures compatibility with the server's internal architecture and BIOS. While optical drives are becoming less prevalent in modern server configurations, they remain a valuable tool for certain legacy operations or in environments where bootable media or software distribution relies on CD/DVD formats. The Dell 0XD088 ensures that PowerEdge 2900 servers can maintain this functionality, providing a reliable means to access optical media when needed for system maintenance, recovery, or initial setup.
