Dell C3284 8x IDE DVD Rewritable DL Optical Drive

SKU C3284

Brand Dell

8x DVD write speed
Supports DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL (Double Layer)
IDE (PATA) interface
Reads and writes to DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
Suitable for data backups, software installation, and media creation
Standard 5.25-inch form factor for desktop PCs
Provides expanded storage capacity with DL media
Reliable optical storage solution

Available to order

C3284 isn't on our shelf today — we source it to order. Request a quote and we'll confirm price and lead time within one business day.

Key specifications

See full specs ↓

Product Type: Optical Drive
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Read Speed: Up to 8x (DVD-ROM)
Write Speed: Up to 8x (DVD+/-R), Up to 4x (DVD+/-R DL)
Form Factor: 5.25-inch
Supported Media: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, CD-R, CD-RW

Product details

The Dell C3284 is an 8x IDE DVD Rewritable drive with Double Layer (DL) support. It allows users to read and write to DVD and CD media, including dual-layer discs for increased storage capacity.

Technical Information

Product Type	Optical Drive
Interface	IDE (PATA)
Read Speed	Up to 8x (DVD-ROM)
Write Speed	Up to 8x (DVD+/-R), Up to 4x (DVD+/-R DL)

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	5.25-inch
Supported Media	DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, CD-R, CD-RW
Brand	Dell
Part Number	C3284

Description

The Dell C3284 is a versatile DVD Rewritable (DVD-RW) optical drive that utilizes the IDE (also known as PATA) interface, a common standard for optical drives in desktop computers of its era. This drive offers robust functionality for both reading and writing to a wide array of optical media formats. Its key feature is support for Double Layer (DL) DVDs, specifically DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL, which allows for significantly increased storage capacity per disc, up to 8.5GB compared to the standard 4.7GB of single-layer discs. With a maximum DVD write speed of 8x for single-layer discs and 4x for double-layer discs, the C3284 is capable of efficiently burning data, creating backups, installing software, or authoring video DVDs. It also supports rewriting to DVD-RW and DVD+RW media, offering flexibility for temporary storage or repeated data updates. The drive is backward compatible, reading and writing to all standard CD formats as well. Designed in a standard 5.25-inch form factor, the Dell C3284 is intended for installation in the drive bays of desktop computer towers. It serves as a reliable component for users who need to manage optical media, whether for personal use, professional applications, or accessing legacy data. As a Dell branded part, it is designed to meet the performance and compatibility standards for Dell systems.

Condition: Refurbished