Dell 23HW6 DVDRW SATA SLIM 12.7MM DS-8ABSH
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- Designed for laptops and small form factor PCs.
- Reads and writes to DVD and CD media.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Brand
- Dell
- Model
- 23HW6
- Drive Type
- Slim DVDRW Optical Drive
- Height
- 12.7mm
- Interface
- SATA
- Manufacturer Code
- DS-8ABSH
Product details
The Dell 23HW6 is a slim DVDRW SATA optical drive with a 12.7mm height. Manufactured by DS (likely a Lite-On or similar OEM), this drive is designed for laptops and compact systems that require a slightly thicker slim drive than the 9.5mm standard. It supports reading and writing to DVD and CD media.
Specifications
- Brand
- Dell
- Model
- 23HW6
- Drive Type
- Slim DVDRW Optical Drive
- Height
- 12.7mm
- Interface
- SATA
- Manufacturer Code
- DS-8ABSH
Description
The Dell 23HW6 is a 12.7mm height slim optical drive, identified by the model code DS-8ABSH. This form factor is common in many laptops and some compact desktop systems, offering a balance between the ultra-slim 9.5mm drives and full-size 5.25-inch drives. It connects via the SATA interface, ensuring efficient data transfer speeds compatible with modern hardware. This drive is capable of reading and writing to a wide range of optical media, including DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. This versatility allows users to install software, back up data, create music or video discs, and play back DVD movies. The 'DVDRW' designation indicates its capability to both read and write to DVD formats. As a replacement or upgrade component, the Dell 23HW6 is suitable for laptops and small form factor PCs that have a bay designed for a 12.7mm height optical drive. Its SATA interface ensures broad compatibility with motherboards and system configurations. This drive provides essential optical media functionality for users who still utilize CDs and DVDs.
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