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Dell MU184 CD-RW DVD-ROM Disk Drive for PowerEdge R300
- Drive Type: Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
- Interface: SATA
- CD-RW Write Speed: Up to 24x
- CD-R Write Speed: Up to 48x
- CD-ROM Read Speed: Up to 48x
- DVD-ROM Read Speed: Up to 16x
- Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge R300 Server
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch Bay
- Designed for server environments.
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Product Overview
The Dell MU184 is an internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive designed for the Dell PowerEdge R300 server. It allows for reading from CD and DVD media, as well as writing to CD-RW and CD-R media.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive |
| Interface | SATA |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Bay |
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | MU184 |
Additional Specifications
| Server Compatibility | PowerEdge R300 |
| Max CD-R Write Speed | 48x |
| Max CD-RW Rewrite Speed | 24x |
| Max DVD-ROM Read Speed | 16x |
Product Description
The Dell MU184 is an internal optical drive specifically designed for installation within the Dell PowerEdge R300 server. This drive functions as a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo unit, meaning it can read data from both CD and DVD media, and write data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. It utilizes a SATA interface, which is standard for modern servers and provides faster data transfer rates compared to older IDE interfaces. The drive is housed in a standard 5.25-inch form factor, allowing it to fit into the available drive bays of the PowerEdge R300 chassis. With its CD-RW capabilities, the MU184 supports writing to CD-R media at speeds up to 48x and rewriting to CD-RW media at speeds up to 24x. This allows for efficient creation of data backups, software installations, or audio CDs directly from the server. The drive also offers robust CD-ROM read speeds of up to 48x. For DVD media, it functions as a DVD-ROM reader, capable of reading standard DVD discs at speeds up to 16x. It is important to note that this is a combo drive and does not support writing to DVD media. This optical drive is a crucial component for server management tasks that require optical media, such as installing operating systems, firmware updates, or diagnostic tools from discs. Its compatibility with the PowerEdge R300 ensures seamless integration and reliable performance within the server environment. The Dell MU184 provides essential optical media functionality for server administration and data access needs.
