Dell F2979 DVDRW/CDRW D-SERIES SILVER

SKU F2979

Brand Dell

Interface: SATA
Form Factor: Slimline
Functionality: DVD Rewritable (DVD±RW) and CD Rewritable (CD±RW)
Bezel Color: Silver
Read Speed: Up to 8x DVD-ROM, 24x CD-ROM
Write Speed: Up to 8x DVD±R
Rewrite Speed: Up to 6x DVD±RW, 16x CD-RW
Supported Media: DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Tray Loading Mechanism
Designed for Dell D-Series systems

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: DVD Rewriter / CD Rewriter
Interface: SATA
Form Factor: Slimline
Bezel Color: Silver
Loading Mechanism: Tray
Max Read Speed: 8x (DVD), 24x (CD)

Product details

The Dell F2979 is a DVDRW/CDRW optical drive, featuring a silver bezel and supporting both DVD and CD rewriting. It is designed for use in Dell D-Series systems.

Technical Information

Drive Type	DVD Rewriter / CD Rewriter
Interface	SATA
Form Factor	Slimline
Bezel Color	Silver

Additional Specifications

Loading Mechanism	Tray
Max Read Speed	8x (DVD), 24x (CD)
Max Write Speed	8x (DVD±R)
Max Rewrite Speed	6x (DVD±RW), 16x (CD-RW)

Description

The Dell F2979 optical drive is a versatile SATA-based DVD Rewritable and CD Rewritable (DVDRW/CDRW) unit, distinguished by its silver bezel. This drive offers comprehensive capabilities for both reading and writing to a wide range of optical media, making it suitable for data archiving, software distribution, media creation, and general disc usage. Its compatibility with Dell D-Series systems suggests it was often integrated into specific product lines requiring a silver aesthetic or particular performance characteristics. This drive supports writing to DVD±R discs at up to 8x speed and rewriting to DVD±RW discs at up to 6x speed. For CD media, it can write CD-R discs at up to 24x speed and rewrite CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed. Reading speeds are also efficient, with DVD-ROMs read at up to 8x and CD-ROMs at up to 24x, ensuring quick access to disc content. Utilizing the SATA interface, the F2979 ensures a high-speed and reliable connection to the computer's motherboard. The slimline form factor allows for installation in compact desktop systems where space is limited. The tray loading mechanism is standard and provides a convenient way to manage discs. The silver bezel offers a distinct aesthetic that may be important for matching specific system designs.

Condition: Refurbished