Dell FX224 24x SATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Optical Drive

SKU FX224

Brand Dell

Type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
Interface: SATA
Max CD-RW Write Speed: 24x
Max DVD-ROM Read Speed: 24x
Max CD-ROM Read Speed: 24x
Form Factor: 5.25-inch bay
Brand: Dell
Part Number: FX224
Supports CD burning and DVD/CD reading
Suitable for software installation and data backup

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Drive Type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
Interface: SATA
Max CD-RW Write Speed: 24x
Max DVD-ROM Read Speed: 24x
Max CD-ROM Read Speed: 24x
Brand: Dell

Product details

This Dell FX224 is a 24x SATA CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Optical Drive. It is designed for use in Dell desktop computers and workstations, fitting into a standard 5.25-inch bay.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
Interface	SATA
Max CD-RW Write Speed	24x
Max DVD-ROM Read Speed	24x
Max CD-ROM Read Speed	24x

Additional Specifications

Brand	Dell
Part Number	FX224
Form Factor	5.25-inch
CD Read Speed	Up to 48x (typical)

Description

The Dell FX224 is a SATA interface optical drive that combines CD rewriting capabilities with DVD reading functionality. This combo drive allows users to burn and rewrite data onto CD-RW discs at speeds up to 24x, read from CD-ROMs, and read data from DVD-ROMs at speeds up to 24x. It is designed for installation in standard 5.25-inch drive bays found in Dell desktop computers and workstations. Utilizing the SATA interface, the FX224 offers improved data transfer speeds and simpler cabling compared to older IDE drives. This makes it a modern and efficient choice for systems requiring optical media access. The drive serves essential functions such as installing operating systems and applications from discs, creating backups of important data onto CDs, and accessing content from DVD media. With its 24x write and read speeds for CD-RW and DVD-ROM respectively, the FX224 provides practical performance for everyday optical drive tasks. It is a reliable component for Dell systems that need to manage optical media for software deployment, data archiving, or multimedia consumption.

Condition: Refurbished