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Dell PU262 48X Half-Height Black CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
- Type: CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
- Form Factor: Half-Height
- Color: Black
- Read Speed: 48X (CD)
- Write Speed: CD-RW (Recordable/Rewritable)
- Interface: IDE (PATA)
- Designed for Dell systems.
- Allows playback of DVDs and CDs.
- Enables burning of CDs (CD-R, CD-RW).
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Product Overview
The Dell PU262 is a half-height, black CD-RW/DVD combo drive with a 48X read speed. It allows users to read DVDs and CDs, as well as write (burn) CDs, providing versatile optical media functionality.
Technical Information
| Part Number | PU262 |
| Brand | Dell |
| Product Type | CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive |
| Form Factor | Half-Height |
Additional Specifications
| Color | Black |
| Max Read Speed | 48X (CD) |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
Product Description
The Dell PU262 is a versatile optical drive that combines CD-RW and DVD-ROM functionalities into a single half-height unit. Finished in black, it is designed to integrate seamlessly into the drive bays of compatible Dell desktop computers and servers. This drive allows users to read data from both DVD-ROMs and CDs, providing access to a wide range of media formats, including software, movies, and music discs. Beyond reading capabilities, the PU262 is equipped with CD-RW (ReWritable) functionality. This enables users to burn their own CDs, whether creating custom music compilations, backing up important data onto CD-R discs, or utilizing the rewritable capabilities of CD-RW media for temporary storage or repeated data archiving. The drive supports a maximum CD read speed of 48X, ensuring relatively quick access to CD-based content. Utilizing the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface, the Dell PU262 connects to the motherboard via a standard ribbon cable. This interface was common in many PC systems of its era. The half-height form factor makes it suitable for installation in standard 5.25-inch drive bays found in most desktop computer cases, offering a practical solution for optical media needs in Dell systems.
