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Dell CH545 16x IDE DVD-RW Half Height Optical Drive
- Interface: IDE (PATA)
- Form Factor: Half-Height (Standard 5.25-inch)
- Functionality: DVD Rewritable (DVD-RW)
- Write Speed: Up to 16x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R
- Rewrite Speed: Up to 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW
- Read Speed: Up to 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM
- Supported Media: DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM
- Tray Loading Mechanism
- Requires IDE ribbon cable and power connector
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Product Overview
The Dell CH545 is a 16x IDE DVD-RW Half Height Optical Drive, offering robust capabilities for reading and writing CDs and DVDs. It utilizes the older IDE interface and is designed for compatibility with a range of Dell systems.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD Rewriter |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Form Factor | Half-Height |
| Bezel Color | Black (typical) |
Additional Specifications
| Loading Mechanism | Tray |
| Max Read Speed | 16x (DVD-ROM), 48x (CD-ROM) |
| Max Write Speed | 16x (DVD-R), 8x (DVD+R) |
| Max Rewrite Speed | 6x (DVD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW), 32x (CD-RW) |
Product Description
The Dell CH545 is a versatile DVD Rewritable optical drive that utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface. This older but widely compatible interface makes it suitable for a broad range of Dell desktop computers that may not feature SATA optical drive connectors. The drive offers a half-height form factor, meaning it fits standard 5.25-inch drive bays commonly found in desktop PCs. This drive provides robust functionality for both reading and writing optical media. It supports DVD-R at up to 16x speed and DVD+R at up to 8x speed. Rewriting capabilities include DVD-RW at up to 6x and DVD+RW at up to 8x. For CD media, it offers CD-R writing at up to 48x speed and CD-RW rewriting at up to 32x speed. Reading speeds are also impressive, with DVD-ROMs accessible at up to 16x and CD-ROMs at up to 48x. The Dell CH545 is a reliable choice for users needing to perform tasks such as software installation from discs, creating data backups, burning music CDs, or watching DVD movies. Its tray loading mechanism ensures easy disc handling. While IDE interfaces are becoming less common, this drive remains a valuable component for maintaining or upgrading older Dell systems that rely on this connection standard.
