Dell DS-8A8SH DVD+/-RW Optical Drive Assembly

SKU DS-8A8SH

Brand Dell

DVD+/-RW and DVD+/-R DL (Dual Layer) support
SATA interface
Reads DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
Writes DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW
Supports dual-layer recording
Slim optical drive form factor
Designed for various Dell desktop and laptop models
Plug-and-play functionality

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD+/-RW Dual Layer
Interface: SATA
Form Factor: Slim
Supported Media: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
Dual Layer Support: Yes
Write Speeds: DVD+R DL up to 8x, DVD+R up to 8x, CD-R up to 24x

Product details

The Dell DS-8A8SH is a DVD+/-RW Optical Drive Assembly. This drive supports reading and writing to DVD and CD media, including dual-layer DVDs, and is designed for integration into Dell systems.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD+/-RW Dual Layer
Interface	SATA
Form Factor	Slim
Supported Media	DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM

Additional Specifications

Dual Layer Support	Yes
Write Speeds	DVD+R DL up to 8x, DVD+R up to 8x, CD-R up to 24x
Read Speeds	DVD-ROM up to 8x, CD-ROM up to 24x

Description

The Dell DS-8A8SH is a versatile optical drive assembly that supports a wide range of DVD and CD media formats, including the capacity for dual-layer discs. This dual-layer capability allows for storing up to 8.5GB of data on a single disc, making it ideal for backups, software distribution, or multimedia content. The drive utilizes a SATA (Serial ATA) interface, which is standard for modern optical drives and ensures efficient data transfer speeds. This drive is capable of both reading and writing to various optical media. It can read standard DVD-ROMs and CDs, and write to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. The inclusion of both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW support provides users with broad compatibility with different types of blank media. Its slim form factor is designed for integration into Dell desktop and laptop computers that feature slim optical drive bays, ensuring a compact and clean installation. As a replacement or upgrade component, the Dell DS-8A8SH provides essential optical media functionality for Dell systems. It enables users to install software, back up data, watch DVD movies, or create their own CDs and DVDs. Its support for dual-layer discs adds significant value for users who need to store larger amounts of data. The drive is typically designed for straightforward installation and operation within compatible Dell computer systems.

Condition: Refurbished